Keeper Question/Thoughts -- Indecisive

Playing in the 12th year in a 12 team H2H Keeper League.  We can keep 3 players, and I have too many options.

I have shortened the list to the best value picks.

Giancarlo Stanton -- 7th Round
Edwin Encarnacion -- 15th Round
Allen Craig -- 16th Round
Craig Kimbrel -- 12th Round
Max Scherzer -- 11th Round
Gio Gonzalez -- 5th Round
Billy Butler -- 10th Round

If you could choose 3 players who would you choose.  All comment and suggestion appreciated.

Stanton,Kimbrel,& Gonzalez.

My only question with Gio is that he had a career year last year, stranded a bunch of runners....I believe he'd be drafted late in the 3rd round, so I was quesitoning the value with Gio as a 5th round keeper.

I can understand your concern, but Gio is still young-wont be 28 'til Sepember. He's just now approaching his prime & I don't think we've seen his best season. The only other SP on that list is Scherzer who will turn 29 in July & I think Gio is a much better choice.

Stanton,Kimbrel,& Gonzalez.

Yep.  Pretty much. 

I would concur with Stanton and Kimbrel but would keep Allen vice Gonzalez. 

No love for Edwin Encarnacion with an upgraded lineup around him?

Stanton for sure.
Encarnacion
Kimbrel (its pretty hight though for a closer)
then Craig

I was positive for Kimbrel and Stanton; but I could go several different ways including Scherzer for the 3rd spot.  I believe I'm gonna go Stanton, Encarnacion, Kimbrel.  I'm guessing I could get Gonzalez ater 2nd round if I want him again for next year.  Encarnacion would be drafted before the 3rd round, so the value there is tremendous.  Any other thoughts?