Rotoman:
As much as it pains me to ask this, what do you think of Tino Martinez and his sub-.180 batting average? Is this looking like a permanent thing, or is this just an adjustment period (to the NL)? Should I be worried?
It’s easy to forget that before the 2001 season Tino was pretty much written off as a rich man’s JT Snow. His lovely rebound helped secure his position in NY Yankee history, but it doesn’t change the fact that Tino has not been a consistent and productive hitter during his career, and he isn’t getting younger.
Tino is off to a slow start, but he’ll hit better than he is right now. Heck, even Rey Sanchez could do that. Will he achieve fomer glories? It isn’t impossible, but it’s very unlikely.
If I paid for Tino (and I wouldn’t have) in my fantasy draft, I’d stick with him. He’s going to get better than he’s been. But that shouldn’t stop you from exploring alternatives. There are many out there who could be better keepers, and maybe even more productive this year.