2007 Roti Dollar Values |
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These are prices for standard single-league rotisserie leagues using a $260
budget and playing with five hitting and five pitching categories. |
AMERICAN LEAGUE | ||||
Catcher | TM | $$ | Notes | |
Joe Mauer | MIN | 29 | Poised for another MVP run. | |
Victor Martinez | CLE | 25 | Model of consistency has another career year left. | |
Mike Piazza | OAK | 17 | Will thrive as full-time DH. | |
Ramon Hernandez | BAL | 14 | Don't pay for '06 production. | |
Kenji Johjima | SEA | 14 | Expect repeat of '06 performance. | |
Jorge Posada | NYY | 14 | Still among game's elite backstops. | |
Ivan Rodriguez | DET | 12 | Durable veteran in offensive decline. | |
Jason Varitek | BOS | 9 | Should bounce back from rough '06. | |
A.J. Pierzynski | CWS | 9 | Stable production in recent years. | |
Gregg Zaun | TOR | 8 | Underrated veteran a top sleeper option. | |
Gerald Laird | TEX | 5 | Potent bat will be given chance to shine. | |
Jason Kendall | OAK | 5 | Learn from A's: don't overpay. | |
Michael Napoli | ANA | 4 | Poor average, defense put playing time in doubt. | |
Dioner Navarro | TB | 3 | Expect continued strides at plate. | |
John Buck | KC | 2 | Last name indicates approximate value. | |
Jason LaRue | KC | 1 | Headed for another backup role in KC. | |
Mike Redmond | MIN | 1 | Career backup unlikely to match career year. | |
Kelly Shoppach | CLE | 1 | At-bats scarce for Victor Martinez's backup. | |
Jose Molina | ANA | 1 | Crowded depth chart renders situation uncertain. | |
Toby Hall | CWS | 1 | Same old empty song and dance. | |
Doug Mirabelli | BOS | 1 | To reprise role as Tim Wakefield's personal catcher. | |
Jeff Clement | SEA | 1 | Has power but needs more Triple-A seasoning. | |
George Kottaras | BOS | 1 | Unlikely to make impact until '09. | |
Kurt Suzuki | OAK | 1 | Will be ready to replace Jason Kendall in '08. | |
NATIONAL LEAGUE | ||||
Catcher | TM | $$ | Notes | |
Brian McCann | ATL | 26 | Excellent '06 production not a fluke. | |
Michael Barrett | CHC | 16 | Good bet to finish with career-best numbers. | |
Russell Martin | LA | 12 | Good bet to fulfill big-time talent. | |
Dave Ross | CIN | 12 | Power bat on verge of breakout. | |
Josh Bard | SD | 12 | Will capitalize on regular playing time. | |
Johnny Estrada | MIL | 10 | Needs to rediscover plate patience to sustain production. | |
Ronny Paulino | PIT | 9 | Average to stay put, power to come. | |
Bengie Molina | SF | 9 | Power to drop at AT&T Park. | |
Paul Lo Duca | NYM | 9 | Good for another run at .300. | |
Chris Iannetta | COL | 7 | Offensive-minded catcher in Coors: do the math. | |
Miguel Olivo | FLA | 5 | Poor batting eye has caught up with him. | |
Miguel Montero | ARI | 4 | Should see plenty of PT with Johnny Estrada gone. | |
Carlos Ruiz | PHI | 4 | Barajas signing severely limits value. | |
Yadier Molina | STL | 2 | Postseason hero poised for improvement. | |
Rod Barajas | PHI | 2 | Could be in platoon with Carlos Ruiz. | |
Ryan Doumit | PIT | 2 | May be too brittle to handle catching duties. | |
Mike Lieberthal | LA | 2 | Still has pop, but now a backup. | |
Brian Schneider | WAS | 2 | Can't blame RFK Stadium for meager production. | |
Eliezer Alfonzo | SF | 2 | Back to backup duty for undisciplined bat. | |
Javier Valentin | CIN | 1 | Still has power, but plate discipline fading. | |
Brad Ausmus | HOU | 1 | Veteran's bat on life support. | |
Damian Miller | MIL | 1 | Has never accumulated 400 at-bats in one season. | |
Javy Lopez | FA | 1 | Like pop singer, this "J-Lo" also in decline. | |
Chris Snyder | ARI | 1 | Will face lefties in platoon with Miguel Montero. | |
Jarrod Saltalamacchia | ATL | 1 | Will need trade or position switch following rough '06. | |
Neil Walker | PIT | 1 | Switch-hitting catcher a year away. | |
J.D. Closser | MIL | 1 | Long shot to make Brewers roster. | |
Brandon Harper | WAS | 1 | Only 41 big-league at-bats under belt. | |
Brayan Pena | ATL | 1 | Contact hitter's future with Atlanta on bench. | |
Henry Blanco | CHC | 1 | Repeat of 2006 production unlikely. | |
Yorvit Torrealba | COL | 1 | Rox' likely No. 2 catcher has little value. | |
Chris Coste | PHI | 1 | Phils' No. 3 backstop not worth a look. |