David Dahl 2017 Outlook

[Bugs bunny 1,777]

Hope I can get him back somehow

[My Dinner With Andre 5,751]

9 hours ago, Stein said:

I mean, at what point do you considering benching/getting what you can for CarGo?

 

Trading Cargo makes too much sense. 

 

But it's early. Potential trade partners are still figuring out if they are "buyers" or not.

[GrapeJuice 605]

I hate to do it but I've got to cut bait. Feels like such a waste since I drafted and held on for this long but I'm at the breaking point with all these DLs and I feel like a platoon is coming. I hope for everyone else's sake I'm wrong and he rakes for you all.

[mysonx3 3,674]

11 hours ago, Bugs bunny said:

Personally I've been watching this thread from ST and he's always been a strike out machine while hitting bunch of boomers. Why so much hype?

Because it's not true that he's a strike out machine. His strikeout rate is actually very manageable

[19cbb 34]

Dahl, out since the second Cactus League game of spring training because of a stress reaction injury to his right rib, plans to take batting practice with the Rockies on Wednesday. If that goes well, he’s scheduled to ramp up baseball activities and begin a minor-league rehab assignment after that.

“I’m feeling really good,” said Dahl, who admitted he thought he would be back sooner. “It’s frustrating. I thought I’d be back by now, but it’s about trusting the process. I’m just trying to get prepared to play.”

 

http://www.denverpost.com/2017/05/16/david-dahl-trevor-story-tom-murphy-closer-rockies-return/

[to_be_quite_frank 966]

On 5/12/2017 at 0:59 PM, mysonx3 said:

Because it's not true that he's a strike out machine. His strikeout rate is actually very manageable

 

Yes, and especially in Coors. Coors can inflate that BABIP and let that AVG hover around .280

[swfcdan 659]

Not going to lie, as a keeper league owner I am wondering where he'll fit in. But then surely Reynolds could go back to being Mark Reynolds, and Des to 1B? Do people really think Reynolds is better than Dahl now?

[kgizzle 571]

28 minutes ago, swfcdan said:

Not going to lie, as a keeper league owner I am wondering where he'll fit in. But then surely Reynolds could go back to being Mark Reynolds, and Des to 1B? Do people really think Reynolds is better than Dahl now?

I do.

[ChicksDigTheOPS 2,481]

I think his playing time will come, one way or another. This isn't Chris Taylor we are talking about, it's an elite prospect with terrific pedigree, who excels in most facets of the game. 

 

My team is riddled with injuries and not nearly enough DL spots, but I have no intentions of cutting him (it's a keeper fwiw). Too much talent, too much upside. 

Edited May 17, 2017 by ChicksDigTheOPS

[Tommy Lee Jones 577]

Mark Reynolds, a (damn near) 34 year old with a long track record that says he's a .750 OPS caliber hitter, has somehow managed to post a 1.000 OPS to this point.  9 HR at Coors in only 78 AB.  Absolutely murdering RHP.  I doubt it keeps up, but he's basically been the most valuable undrafted player in fantasy.

 

On the other hand, Carlos Gonzalez has been dreadful.  His weighted runs created stands at 41.  Third worst of any outfielder in baseball.  If he keeps it up, maybe he'll get his playing time reduced in favor of Dahl.

[XxxOilOverloadxxX 1,958]

Almost have to feel bad for guys who took Dahl in the first 100 picks

 

but not really....believe me...believe me

[street sharks 3,240]

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Dahl (ribs) will take batting practice with the Rockies on Wednesday with the hope of ramping up baseball activities in the coming days, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.

Spin: 

After suffering a setback earlier in the month, the young outfielder seems to be back on track and nearing a return to action. The Rockies are hoping that if all goes well with the uptick in activity this week, Dahl can embark on a rehab assignment next week. Most of this hinges on his ability to get through his scheduled program this week, so his status moving forward should gain some clarity in a few days.

 

[My Dinner With Andre 5,751]

6 hours ago, Tommy Lee Jones said:

Mark Reynolds, a (damn near) 34 year old with a long track record that says he's a .750 OPS caliber hitter, has somehow managed to post a 1.000 OPS to this point.  9 HR at Coors in only 78 AB.  Absolutely murdering RHP.  I doubt it keeps up, but he's basically been the most valuable undrafted player in fantasy.

 

On the other hand, Carlos Gonzalez has been dreadful.  His weighted runs created stands at 41.  Third worst of any outfielder in baseball.  If he keeps it up, maybe he'll get his playing time reduced in favor of Dahl.

 

I mean, selling CarGo and replacing him with Dahl is the move.

 

With CarGo an impending FA and struggling and Dahl set to replace him anyway how is it not?

[Cmilne23 10,544]

4 minutes ago, My Dinner With Andre said:

 

I mean, selling CarGo and replacing him with Dahl is the move.

 

With CarGo an impending FA and struggling and Dahl set to replace him anyway how is it not?

Probably a hard sell for GM whos likely turned down many fantastic offers over the years to now turn around and give him away for cheap.  

[mevins31 1,285]

Lost season here. Hope for more in 2018. 

[Low and Away 1,565]

1 hour ago, Cmilne23 said:

Probably a hard sell for GM whos likely turned down many fantastic offers over the years to now turn around and give him away for cheap.  

Another problem is the owner not wanting to trade Cargo. Couple of years ago at least he said that but times change. 

[swfcdan 659]

12 hours ago, Cmilne23 said:

Probably a hard sell for GM whos likely turned down many fantastic offers over the years to now turn around and give him away for cheap.  

Yep they were stupid not to deal him when his value was higher in the past, could at least have gotten a Tulo type return back. Now it's going to be awkward as no team will want him for much until he starts hitting better. So that actually seems to be the best way for Dahl to get back in the lineup, Cargo hitting better then dealt.

Edited May 18, 2017 by swfcdan

[jb_power 3,464]

traded him in early March when the hype was high in NL dynasty 

 

[2ndCitySox 4,460]

11 minutes ago, jb_power said:

traded him in early March when the hype was high in NL dynasty 

 

The hype could be real in a dynasty league. 

[wahoos1 378]

On 5/17/2017 at 0:31 PM, Tommy Lee Jones said:

Mark Reynolds, a (damn near) 34 year old with a long track record that says he's a .750 OPS caliber hitter, has somehow managed to post a 1.000 OPS to this point.  9 HR at Coors in only 78 AB.  Absolutely murdering RHP.  I doubt it keeps up, but he's basically been the most valuable undrafted player in fantasy.

 

On the other hand, Carlos Gonzalez has been dreadful.  His weighted runs created stands at 41.  Third worst of any outfielder in baseball.  If he keeps it up, maybe he'll get his playing time reduced in favor of Dahl.

Sorry bro, Zimmerman 

[mevins31 1,285]

You know who 2017 Dahl is going to be? The guy who looks halfway decent in 2017 then does nothing and gets a ton of convo in 2018? It's going to be Ian Happ. 

As for Dahl, really nice long term outlook but I feel sorry for anyone who thinks he's going to help them this year. It's clear they don't need him and he's just not a focal point of Colorado's plans. All this kerfluffle over a maybe .280, 8 HR, 25 RBI season. Just let it breathe a while guys.

[GrapeJuice 605]

I was forced to drop him with all the DL madness. It hurt at first but now I feel liberated. Like I was reborn again. It's glorious. Just let go and let the calmness wash over you. All will be okay, I promise.

[Zig Zag 631]

9 hours ago, mevins31 said:

You know who 2017 Dahl is going to be? The guy who looks halfway decent in 2017 then does nothing and gets a ton of convo in 2018? It's going to be Ian Happ. 

As for Dahl, really nice long term outlook but I feel sorry for anyone who thinks he's going to help them this year. It's clear they don't need him and he's just not a focal point of Colorado's plans. All this kerfluffle over a maybe .280, 8 HR, 25 RBI season. Just let it breathe a while guys.

 

 

I dont get how people can legitimately or honestly try to state that Dahl will not do anything to help teams this year.  What indicator do you have other then him being on the DL that makes you think he can't be an impact?   The Rockies are competing and if Dahl can get healthy and show some promising at bats then I am sure they will continue to give him playing time.  Also, obviously an injury can happen at any moment to their other players and that could heavily impact Dahl getting more opportunities.

 

[My Dinner With Andre 5,751]

9 hours ago, mevins31 said:

You know who 2017 Dahl is going to be? The guy who looks halfway decent in 2017 then does nothing and gets a ton of convo in 2018? It's going to be Ian Happ. 

As for Dahl, really nice long term outlook but I feel sorry for anyone who thinks he's going to help them this year. It's clear they don't need him and he's just not a focal point of Colorado's plans. All this kerfluffle over a maybe .280, 8 HR, 25 RBI season. Just let it breathe a while guys.

 

 It's a long season.

 

Dahl's not going to have the breakout Coors campaign everyone envisioned--clearly, he's poised to miss 2 months. But to say he won't "help" is misguided.

 

He'll probably help another team--that guy who plucks Dahl off of waivers in, like, late July or August or something.

[disasterisk 1,267]

On 5/17/2017 at 8:25 PM, mevins31 said:

Lost season here. Hope for more in 2018. 

 

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