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[Primetime_21]

I think Goldschmidt proved he could hold his own last season. While I think that despite his k rate he has shown his ability to adjust to MLB pitching and a pretty good eye. What I'm curious to see this year is if he can start to be a bit more consitent in the power department. Went thourgh some some long dry spells last yeat. Do you guys think he has a good chance of hitting 35+ HR this year?

[ipstaff]

I see him more likely in the 25-30 range, with part of the jump from last season's 20 driven by playing full time for the whole season (no Overbay 2x a week)and part of the jump due to continued maturity, but 35 is probably a stretch.  Not out of bounds, but I wouldn't bank on it in setting up my team.

[rickyromero]

A player I targeted heavily last year, gonna ease off a bit this year. I assume his ADP will be much higher, maybe not worth it, while I still feel he's legit I think I may have overestimated him just a bit.

[WahooManiac]

rickyromero, on 01 December 2012 - 05:56 PM, said:

A player I targeted heavily last year, gonna ease off a bit this year. I assume his ADP will be much higher, maybe not worth it, while I still feel he's legit I think I may have overestimated him just a bit.

I was thinking just the opposite actually, with the depth at 1B I fig he still has agood adp.  I supp it all depends on where he end up on the board.

[South Jersey Bombers]

i could easily see 30-35 hrs, i think goldy is going to be a stud.

[damana]

I'm not keeping him so he will probably be awesome.  If I can throw him back and get him for cheaper than the 22 bucks i have him for now I'll be happy.  I will still be targetting even though i will have a full CI.  He has his flaws (long HR droughts, Wierd Lefty/righty splits) but the overall package and youth are very intriguing.

[AdamPA1006]

Whats with the way he holds the bat? Pretty much vertical behind his back

[2ndCitySox]

Long HR droughts? Did he have those in the minors too? I wouldn't put too much stock in his HR frequency in his first full season.

I like 25-30 HR for him.

[damana]

2ndCitySox, on 16 December 2012 - 01:00 AM, said:

Long HR droughts? Did he have those in the minors too? I wouldn't put too much stock in his HR frequency in his first full season.

I like 25-30 HR for him.

You 100% accurate.  I was basing that off of last year.  I also like him for 25-30 HRs in a full season and I feel that he tops 100 RBIs as well.  Add on 10-15 SBs and you have a very solid first baseman.

[FouLLine]

South Jersey Bombers, on 06 December 2012 - 02:05 PM, said:

i could easily see 30-35 hrs, i think goldy is going to be a stud.

I'm with you on that.

[Dodger Blue 88]

Hoping for 280 BA and 30 hr's this year. I will probably have him higher than most once I do my rankings.

[ballfan4141]

after pujols votto and fielder.....who are even somewhat questionable exactly the next guys are questionable. this guy could be a good value for first base.

[ChrisFarley]

I expect a spike in power and drop in SB.  30+ homers and 10ish SB.  Avg should be solid.

[klove42]

ChrisFarley, on 05 January 2013 - 07:08 PM, said:

I expect a spike in power and drop in SB.  30+ homers and 10ish SB.  Avg should be solid.

I agree, I think he will have 10-15 steals, which for a 1B is very very solid.

[Neymar]

I expect him to be a top 40 player overall this season.

[PRoSPx]

Goldy does have upside.  But he also comes at a risk.  He is young, still K's a lot, and is coming off of a year in which he exceeded expectations.

[klove42]

PRoSPx, on 07 January 2013 - 06:03 PM, said:

Goldy does have upside.  But he also comes at a risk.  He is young, still K's a lot, and is coming off of a year in which he exceeded expectations.

That's why it all depends on where his ADP is for me... I think he will go around where Hosmer was going last year... around 4-5 round

[Fantasy Fiend]

klove42, on 08 January 2013 - 08:35 AM, said:

PRoSPx, on 07 January 2013 - 06:03 PM, said:

Goldy does have upside.  But he also comes at a risk.  He is young, still K's a lot, and is coming off of a year in which he exceeded expectations.

That's why it all depends on where his ADP is for me... I think he will go around where Hosmer was going last year... around 4-5 round

I agree. His K's make me nervous but he still managed an impressive BA last season. To be honest he's on my draft list this year. He's legit IMO.

[umphrey]

It looks like he's going in round 4-5, which is just a bit to rich for my blood.  I like him in round 6 because the steals won't be there.

[klove42]

umphrey, on 09 January 2013 - 10:05 PM, said:

It looks like he's going in round 4-5, which is just a bit to rich for my blood.  I like him in round 6 because the steals won't be there.

I think he will go a little higher too when draft day comes... I just think most people will see the avg steals and homer potential and start hyping him up.