Note: Cases for both Joey Votto and Chris Davis from Waiver Sharks exclusive comparison blog Fantalytics - can be viewed today over at Knox Bardeen’s website Crooked Pitch. You can find today’s Fantalytics - Special Edition Post here.
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FANTALYTICS Volume #3 - FINAL CALL
By: Adam Forsyth
Not only chicks dig the long-ball!
A lot of fantasy managers salivate at the opportunity to grab a pure power option, and with the first base position almost demanding it, it is nice to have some options where the players aren’t solely noted and can contribute across the board in both standard 5X5 formats, as well as in rotisserie leagues.
When reviewing everything that both of these players bring to the table, it’s a decision that you can’t necessarily go wrong should you select either…However, that’s not what we are about here at FANTALYTICS!
We are about making the tough choices that provide you with the upper hand when going into draft day. With that being said, the dual-position eligible Chris Davis provides a couple of valuable tools that Mr. Votto cannot.
The protection that he will receive in the Rangers line-up is insurmountable in comparison to the mix of talent in Ohio. The power upside that Davis provides is much more difficult to attain than the slight difference that may separate them in other categories such as SB’s and AVG.
Davis will fit the mold this year as a dynamic slugger that provides happy owners with a projected line of .285+ AVG 37-102-6.
Enjoy the offensive surplus that the Texas Rangers will provide as well, because as good as their batting is, their pitching is just not there yet. Give them some time though, as they are slowly getting better!
We want to re-iterate. This is today’s edition of “Fantalytics Final Call” To read cases for both sides of the Davis/Votto coin, flip over to Crooked Pitch to see what helped lead us to this exciting fantasy baseball up and comer conclusion!
