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Who Should I Draft?

Jose Altuve or Robinson Cano

Jose Altuve
Jose Altuve (2B)
Houston
Robinson Cano
Robinson Cano (2B)
New York
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ECR
85
4
Best Rank
39
2
Worst Rank
168
13
Composite ADP
85
4
104
4
93
4
63
5

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AB
576
610
RUNS
80
99
HITS
166
185
1B
121
109
2B
31
44
3B
5
3
HRS
9
29
RBI
47
103
SB
29
4
CS
13
2
BB
36
50
SO
76
90
AVE
.290
.306
OBP
.333
.361
SLG
.405
.530
OPS
.739
.893
AB
576
627
RUNS
80
105
HITS
167
196
1B
122
114
2B
34
48
3B
4
1
HRS
7
33
RBI
37
94
SB
33
3
CS
11
2
BB
40
61
SO
74
96
AVE
.290
.313
OBP
.336
.374
SLG
.399
.550
OPS
.739
.929

“The 22-year-old is a future elite second baseman. For now, expect .300 and close to 40 steals, and hope for double-digit homers. ”

“You know what to expect from this soon-to-be free agent. He's easily the only second baseman worth taking in the first round. ”

“unlike some of the aging veterans at the position you know you can practically count on 30+ steals and around a .280 or better avg, but I wouldn't reach for him”

 

“Led 2B in SB (33) but sorry 'Stros lineup will do him no favors in '13”

“Mr. Roboto freakish in his .300/25/100/100 consistency ”

“Altuve's a steals and runs guy. He's perfect for that pesky 'MI' position that so many managers struggle to fill. Short joke. Astros joke.”

“Cano doesn't steal a lot of baseas... so, there's that.”

“Altuve is ready to steal 40 Bases in a season. The 7 HRs are a bit fluky considering he is listed at a modest 5'5, but that's what playing in Houston will do for you.”

“Cano is the best 2B option in Fantasy Baseball for 2013 and many years to come. Soon he will be a 40/120 player and that batting average always remains ELITE. Cano will win a MVP in his career and you would be crazy to let him slip in the 2nd round of any draft.”

 

“Peripherals are all over the place; Ground balls and line drives have risen for 3 straight years, precipitous decline in FB% last 3 years as well. 3 year decline in Flyball% and a 3 year rise in Home Run per fly ball? WHAT!? That doesnt add up. .239 against lefties last year too, and all those things add up to give Cano a lot more risk this year than some may realize. ”

 

“Robinson Cano is in a positional class by himself at one of the weakest positions this season at second base. One of my concerns is the aging of the New York Yankees, which could limit is overall RBI totals in 2013. Cano has remained healthy over the past 6 seasons and he has average 625 at bats over the past 3 seasons. He contributes in 4 out of 5 hitting categories. I typically like to draft second baseman for speed purposes, but you can make an argument th...”

 
Jose Altuve has three hits in return

CBS Sports | May 19th, 4:48am
Making his return from the bereavement list, Astros second baseman Jose Altuve had three hits in five...

Jose Altuve activated off bereavement list

CBS Sports | May 18th, 8:18pm
The Astros activated second baseman Jose Altuve off the bereavement list Saturday. Altuve will start...

Astros reinstate Altuve from bereavement list - Jose Altuve | HOU

Rotoworld | May 18th, 7:08pm
Astros activated 2B Jose Altuve from the bereavement list.

Astros rumors: Considering Jose Altuve extension

MLB Injury News | May 18th, 6:00pm
Over the past two years, the Houston Astros have been in the business of trading away veteran players...

Jose Altuve to return Saturday

CBS Sports | May 17th, 10:31pm
Astros second baseman Jose Altuve will return from the bereavement list Saturday against Pittsburgh,...

Open to extension for Jose Altuve

KFFL | May 17th, 6:52pm
The Houston Astros are open to discussing a contract extension for 2B Jose Altuve.

Jose Altuve to return Saturday

KFFL | May 17th, 6:50pm
Houston Astros 2B Jose Altuve (jaw) will return from the bereavement list Saturday, May 18, ...

Altuve expected to return to Astros Saturday - Jose Altuve | HOU

Rotoworld | May 14th, 9:23pm
Jose Altuve is expected to return on Saturday.

Jose Altuve moved to bereavement list

CBS Sports | May 14th, 4:30pm
Astros second baseman Jose Altuve is expected to miss at least the remaining two games of the series...

Astros place Jose Altuve on bereavement list - Jose Altuve | HOU

Rotoworld | May 14th, 3:31pm
Astros placed 2B Jose Altuve on the bereavement list.

Jose Altuve's injury not serious

KFFL | May 14th, 2:17pm
Houston Astros 2B Jose Altuve (jaw) said he fully intended to play Tuesday, May 14, ...

Jose Altuve put on bereavement list

KFFL | May 14th, 1:26pm
Houston Astros 2B Jose Altuve was placed on the bereavement list after the death of ...

Jose Altuve leaves game with dislocated right jaw

MLB Injury News | May 14th, 9:00am
In the second inning of last night's game between the Houston Astros and Detroit Tigers,  Jose ...

Robinson Cano tweaks wrist after home run

CBS Sports | May 21st, 1:49am
Yankees second baseman Robinson Cano dove after a Danny Valencia grounder up the middle in the second...

Robinson Cano goes deep twice

CBS Sports | May 18th, 9:04pm
Yankees second baseman Robinson Cano smashed two, two-run home runs on Saturday during a 7-2 win over...

Cano homers twice in win over the Blue Jays - Robinson Cano | NYY

Rotoworld | May 18th, 7:50pm
Robinson Cano launched a pair of two-run homers in Saturday's win over the Blue Jays.

Yankees rumors: Robinson Cano extension talks continue

MLB Injury News | May 17th, 3:00pm
New York Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner told David Lennon of Newsday that the team has kept up contract...

Team hopes for Robinson Cano extension

KFFL | May 17th, 5:15am
New York Yankees general partner Hal Steinbrenner told media he has had productive conversations with...

Yankees talking with Robinson Cano's new agents

CBS Sports | May 16th, 9:41pm
Yankees managing general partner Hal Steinbrenner said Thursday he has communicated "several" times with...

Robinson Cano drives in two

CBS Sports | May 15th, 2:53pm
Yankees second baseman Robinson Cano went 2 for 3 with a walk in Tuesday's win over Seattle.Cano also...