Keeper Analysis #10 - The Franchise

See all previous analysis here and see the grid here.

Even though I already know who he's going to keep, I'm going to run through everything as usual.

Rule #1: Never keep a first rounder. That eliminates Miguel Cabrera (1), Jose Reyes (1), and Vlad (1).

Rule #2: Never keep a catcher. That eliminates Soto (9).

Rule #3: Never keep a closer above round 5. That eliminates Rodriguez (5). Especially now that he set the record and will be overpriced next year.

Rule #4: Never keep a player whose role is not well defined and guaranteed playing time. That eliminates Weeks (4), Ziegler (16), and Lannan (16).

Rule #5: Never keep a declining veteran. This eliminates Lee (2), Delgado - another renaissance man (15), and Swisher (2).

That leaves us with

Hitters:
Sizemore (9)
Pence (13)
LaPorta (16)
Tulowitzki (2)

I think it's pretty obvious who he's going to keep. Sizemore at round 9 is an absolute steal as he's going to provide first round talent for years to come.

Keep Sizemore (9)

Pitchers:
M Parra (16)
T Lincecum (12)
C Zambrano (2)
G Meche (16)
G Smith (16)
J Weaver (9)
J.R. Johnson (16)



We can eliminate Zambrano (2) because it's way too high. Based on talent level we can eliminate Meche (16 and not good enough), Smith (16 and not good enough yet), and J.R. Johnson (16).

So based on Parra (16), Lincecum (12), and Weaver (9) who would everyone choose. That's correct Lincecum at 12 is another amazing pick for him and this could easily set up this owner for several years to come.

Summary: Sizemore (9) and Lincecum (12)