Comments on: Ubaldo’s an Ace

By: kldub4life

kldub4life — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 04:45:46 +0000

I would say the chance of his command improving is very high. He will be a 26 year old in 2010 entering his third year set in the rotation as a starter. He is learning to trust his stuff (which is absolutely electric) do not be surprised if he is in Cy Young contention come summer time.

By: Chasing Saves

Chasing Saves — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 21:08:59 +0000

I can keep him as a 14th round pick. No brainer?

By: wobatus

wobatus — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:42:39 +0000

I have Lincecum, Johan santana, Greinke, Felix hernandez, Ubaldo and Hanson. Santana’s injury may make my decision easier but I have one hell of a freeze issue on my hands.

By: Matt B.

Matt B. — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 16:55:21 +0000

Hmm. Yeah, Lester and Halladay are both better options at this point I’d say.

By: Ted Lehman

Ted Lehman — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 16:27:43 +0000

Well, I need to keep two of Halladay, Lester and Jimenez, so it’s not a set-in-stone decision.

But yes, he’s borderline top-10 as it is.

By: Rob

Rob — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 16:18:05 +0000

Thanks for the article — great read!

He’s a guy I’m kinda hoping doesn’t explode and have a great postseason, because I’m loving the thought of having him available to me in the opening rounds of my 9-team, 6-keeper league as I think he’s going to be put back in play.

By: Matt B.

Matt B. — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 16:02:55 +0000

Option of keeping him? He’s already close to being a top-10 fantasy starter as is.

By: Ted Lehman

Ted Lehman — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 15:59:08 +0000

How does Jimenez project going forward? I have an option of keeping him in a keeper league in 2010, but I’m wary of guys who suddenly find their command, since they so often lose it again at the drop of a hat. If he can keep his command intact — or even improve it — he’s got a chance to be a top-10 starter for a long time.

By: Matt B.

Matt B. — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 13:17:12 +0000

Do we see any additional upside with his command? He’s had stretches (6-8 starts) where his BB/9 has been below 3.0 so presumably he could be even better in the future.

If so, that could be an even deadlier combo. Though with his current K rate and ground ball rate the package seems pretty complete!