murraygd13 1,228 Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 39 minutes ago, Miketrout009 said: 2 for 2 5 RBI, at his ADP 177, its hard not to take a chance at him. Worse case scenario he goes 0.220 40 SB 10 HR, since he will play everyday. The ceiling is much higher. Or he gets sent to AAA after two months because he is hitting under .200. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cmilne23 10,559 Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 34 for his last 35 in SBs. If only he could steal first. Horrific hit tool will always be downfall. These elite athletes who are taken on ceiling usually falter on hit tool. They can run, they play D, but they can’t hit. At price point it’s not a bad investment but I wouldn’t expect him to magically learn how to hit overnight. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cs3 3,471 Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 52 minutes ago, Miketrout009 said: Worse case scenario he goes 0.220 40 SB 10 HR, since he will play everyday. The ceiling is much higher. That's not even close to the worst case scenario. Have you already forgotten what he did last year?? Well brace yourself because I'm going to remind you! .156/.183/.200 5SB 0HR 1 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Team Dynasty 55 Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 I picked him up in my dynasty league. I'm not ready to give up yet. His second half in 2017 showed that he could be a budding star (207 AB, .300 AVG, 11 HR, 13 SB). Last year was a lost year to a hairline fracture in his toe, and migraines. All reports are very positive so far this spring. Today was a good start. I get the guys that say he can't hit, because other than the second half of 2017 he hasn't. Buxton plays extremely aggressive in the OF, and he needs to relax a little to avoid the wall crash injuries. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that he becomes the star he was supposed to be. He's only 25. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chud12 4,076 Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 Is he really a lock to play everyday? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cs3 3,471 Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 2 minutes ago, chud12 said: Is he really a lock to play everyday? Yes of course he is going to play everyday. Why would you think otherwise? It's just that a lot of those days might be in Rochester! When he's not hurt I mean. 1 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chud12 4,076 Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 13 minutes ago, cs3 said: Yes of course he is going to play everyday. Why would you think otherwise? It's just that a lot of those days might be in Rochester! When he's not hurt I mean. Lol yea I meant with the Twins. He actually has to make the 25 man right? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paintingtheblack 181 Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 2-2 w/ 3 rbi so far today. Nice start to the spring. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Miketrout009 161 Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 Big time talent, upside of a top 30 player this year or he absolutely does nothing. His ADP is justifiable at the moment. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paintingtheblack 181 Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 Now 3-3 w/ a hr 5 rbi today after going 2-2 w/ a hr and 5 rbi yesterday. Sitting at 5-5 w/ 2 hr and 10 rbi through his first 2 ST games. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Erikv33 90 Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 Might reach a tad for him lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
motown magic 736 Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 (edited) Sell while you can get low level minor leaguer .Wake me if he’s doing this toward the end of March off from some names that won’t be working at Walmart the first os April Edited February 25, 2019 by motown magic Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sidearmer 2,226 Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 Is this going to become the Spring Training overreaction thread? 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Bluth 930 Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 I am totes falling for this just like every other year 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Miketrout009 161 Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 I am not even overreacting. This guy bulk up 20 pounds of muscle in the off-season. That is commitment and I see great things ahead. He has the tools, now he needs to do it. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Magoo 1,589 Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 He's channeling his inner Francoeur. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fawkes_mulder 1,837 Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 There's an old saying in Tennessee — I know it's in Texas, probably in Tennessee — that says, fool me once, shame on — shame on you. Fool me — you can't get fooled again. 3 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Under500Forever 738 Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 (edited) I own Buxton in a dynasty and while It’s a nice start to Spring Training it’s hard to get excited since I’ve/we’ve been burned before. In a redraft I’d take a flier late in the draft but if he keeps hitting well in ST someone will reach for him. He has a lot of talent so there is huge potential. He bulked up a bit during the off-season and hopefully he spent a lot of time in the cage. Does anyone know what pitchers he hit homers off of? Edited February 26, 2019 by Under500Forever Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post StevieStats 3,857 Posted February 26, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted February 26, 2019 Buxton is like a Thursday night with the boys. You know you got work in the morning, you tell yourself eh I'll just have a pint, quick snack... 3 hours later you're 2 shots and 5 pints deep throwing your buddy in the bushes for fun. Buxton has contact issues, inconsistent approach, hasn't shown us much, and we say we're not interested... but by the end of spring all you see is the athleticism, the past hype, and thought it could magically be the year and we'll probably invest more than we should. Why? Because it will be fun as hell... and Shin Soo Choo will be our AM Tylonol. 5 3 11 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Magoo 1,589 Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 37 minutes ago, StevieStats said: Buxton is like a Thursday night with the boys. You know you got work in the morning, you tell yourself eh I'll just have a pint, quick snack... 3 hours later you're 2 shots and 5 pints deep throwing your buddy in the bushes for fun. Buxton has contact issues, inconsistent approach, hasn't shown us much, and we say we're not interested... but by the end of spring all you see is the athleticism, the past hype, and thought it could magically be the year and we'll probably invest more than we should. Why? Because it will be fun as hell... and Shin Soo Choo will be our AM Tylonol. The John Keats of fantasy FOMO poetry. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chud12 4,076 Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 57 minutes ago, StevieStats said: Buxton is like a Thursday night with the boys. You know you got work in the morning, you tell yourself eh I'll just have a pint, quick snack... 3 hours later you're 2 shots and 5 pints deep throwing your buddy in the bushes for fun. Buxton has contact issues, inconsistent approach, hasn't shown us much, and we say we're not interested... but by the end of spring all you see is the athleticism, the past hype, and thought it could magically be the year and we'll probably invest more than we should. Why? Because it will be fun as hell... and Shin Soo Choo will be our AM Tylonol. Thank you for the great read Sir. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
colepenhagen 3,559 Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 even if you want to reach at pick 150 or so that's a hell of a payoff it he hits. (literally) b ham braun profar badar polonco eaton have little chance to do what buxton has/can do (I do like profar) 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Superdood43 64 Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 Just took a flier on him as a 5th OF, if it doesn't pay off he's easily benchable/droppable. The chance of a breakout is probably slim but I'll take a shot for what equates to an 18th round pick in a 12 team league. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Dylan Jenniges 12 Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 12 hours ago, Under500Forever said: I own Buxton in a dynasty and while It’s a nice start to Spring Training it’s hard to get excited since I’ve/we’ve been burned before. In a redraft I’d take a flier late in the draft but if he keeps hitting well in ST someone will reach for him. He has a lot of talent so there is huge potential. He bulked up a bit during the off-season and hopefully he spent a lot of time in the cage. Does anyone know what pitchers he hit homers off of? Jalen Beeks (Rays) Hunter Harvey (Orioles) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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