{"id":15806,"date":"2013-03-20T18:57:12","date_gmt":"2013-03-20T18:57:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/baseballgb.co.uk\/?p=15806"},"modified":"2013-03-20T18:58:08","modified_gmt":"2013-03-20T18:58:08","slug":"baseballgb-fantasy-league-2013-draft-recap-part-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/baseballgb.co.uk\/?p=15806","title":{"rendered":"BaseballGB Fantasy League 2013: Draft recap Part 1"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>A dozen managers are in this year’s BaseballGB fantasy baseball league. What happened when they gathered in the online draft room?<\/p>\n

On Sunday, March 17, it was draft day in the BaseballGB fantasy league. Our managers logged in for the 20-round draft which would see a total of 240 players drafted in about 90 minutes.<\/p>\n

Before we look back on the draft, round-by-round, including my strategy for building my Orpington Isotopes, here\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s some background information about the league.<\/p>\n

Each team\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s roster consists of a total of 20 players, and managers must fill the following positions:<\/p>\n

1 x Catcher
\n1 x First baseman
\n1 x Second baseman
\n1 x Shortstop
\n1 x Third baseman
\n1 x Centrefielder
\n2 x Outfielders (can also be centrefielders)
\n1 x Utility (any other hitter)
\n2 x Starting pitchers
\n2 x Relief pitchers
\n2 x Pitchers (starters or relievers)
\n5 x Bench (combination of hitters and\/or pitchers)<\/p>\n

Teams play each other head-to-head each week and the 12 categories used are:<\/p>\n

Runs
\nHomers
\nRuns Batted In
\nSteals
\nAverage
\nOn base percentage + slugging percentage
\nWins
\nSaves
\nHolds
\nStrikeouts
\nEarned Run Average
\nWalks and hits per inning pitched<\/p>\n

There is a 20-inning minimum limit \u00e2\u20ac\u201c if a team fails to reach this the opposition automatically wins all of the pitching categories.<\/p>\n

So here\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s how the draft went:<\/p>\n

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Round 1<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n

1.<\/td>\nMike Trout<\/a>(LAA – CF)<\/td>\nThe Cheddar …<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2.<\/td>\nMiguel Cabrera<\/a>(Det – 3B)<\/td>\nWeston-Super…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3.<\/td>\nRyan Braun<\/a>(Mil – OF)<\/td>\nIron Men<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4.<\/td>\nJoey Votto<\/a>(Cin – 1B)<\/td>\nNorwich No II<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5.<\/td>\nRobinson Can\u00c3\u00b3<\/a>(NYY – 2B)<\/td>\nSWAT*<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6.<\/td>\nMatt Kemp<\/a>(LAD – CF)<\/td>\nThe Wright S…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7.<\/td>\nCarlos Gonz\u00c3\u00a1lez<\/a>(Col – OF)<\/td>\nBeck ‘Nams (GB)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8.<\/td>\nBryce Harper<\/a>(Was – CF)<\/td>\nRichie’s RBI’s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9.<\/td>\nAlbert Pujols<\/a>(LAA – 1B)<\/td>\nBatteries Es…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10.<\/td>\nAndrew McCutchen<\/a>(Pit – CF)<\/td>\nOrpington Is…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11.<\/td>\nPrince Fielder<\/a>(Det – 1B)<\/td>\nCardiff Redsox<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12.<\/td>\nGiancarlo Stanton<\/a>(Mia – OF)<\/td>\nNE Riverkings<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

With the draft order randomly decided half an hour before the draft, BaseballGB’s Matt was understandably delighted to find he was top of the queue. I was less happy with my 10th place, but here’s where my homework comes in. Having done a trio of mock drafts, one picking third, one seventh and one picking 10th, I consulted my results spreadsheet to get a rough idea of who would be available at various rounds.<\/p>\n

My plan was to take three hitters before getting an ace in round four. It looked like round one targets would include Prince Fielder and possibly Pujols.<\/p>\n

The top three picks were no surprise. The only debate would be whether to go for the incredible youth of Trout (and fill CF)\u00c2\u00a0or the more established hitters of Cabrera and Braun.<\/p>\n

The fourth pick was a slight surprise, with Votto taken ahead of Kemp, CarGo\u00c2\u00a0and Cano. Richie’s RBIs caused a surprise by taking Harper early, although if he has a Trout-esque season he will be happy.<\/p>\n

This meant another of the top 10 would be available for me, and although tempted by Fielder, I feel I have to take McCutchen who should give average, power and speed as well as filling what can be a difficult CF spot.<\/p>\n

Unsurprisingly, the power of Fielder and Stanton finish the first round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Round 2<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n

1.<\/td>\nClayton Kershaw<\/a>(LAD – SP)<\/td>\nNE Riverkings<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2.<\/td>\nTroy Tulowitzki<\/a>(Col – SS)<\/td>\nCardiff Redsox<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3.<\/td>\nJos\u00c3\u00a9 Bautista<\/a>(Tor – OF)<\/td>\nOrpington Is…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4.<\/td>\nDavid Wright<\/a>(NYM – 3B)<\/td>\nBatteries Es…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5.<\/td>\nYu Darvish<\/a>(Tex – SP)<\/td>\nRichie’s RBI’s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6.<\/td>\nJustin Verlander<\/a>(Det – SP)<\/td>\nBeck ‘Nams (GB)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7.<\/td>\nJustin Upton<\/a>(Atl – OF)<\/td>\nThe Wright S…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8.<\/td>\nAdri\u00c3\u00a1n B\u00c3\u00a9ltre<\/a>(Tex – 3B)<\/td>\nSWAT*<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9.<\/td>\nStephen Strasburg<\/a>(Was – SP)<\/td>\nNorwich No II<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10.<\/td>\nEvan Longoria<\/a>(TB – 3B)<\/td>\nIron Men<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11.<\/td>\nDustin Pedroia <\/a>(Bos – 2B)<\/td>\nWeston-Super…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12.<\/td>\nJos\u00c3\u00a9 Reyes<\/a>(Tor – SS)<\/td>\nThe Cheddar …<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

The first starting pitcher goes here, and it’s not Verlander, as the Riverkings nab Kershaw. I would normally shy away from taking an arm this early, but if I did, Verlander or Kershaw would<\/p>\n

top my list. Cardiff hope Tulo is over his injury troubles, nabbing him before my turn. I consider taking Wright here, as well as Beltre and Hamilton, but cross my fingers and hope Bautista’s monster power numbers won’t be affected by last year’s injury. Seeing Darvish go here was a surprise, especially before Verlander, Price, Strasburg\u00c2\u00a0and King Felix. There’s nothing wrong with having Darvish atop your rotation, but maybe he would have lasted a bit longer. Beltre’s good value for SWAT, while Matt has filled the troublesome SS spot with Reyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Round 3<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n

1.<\/td>\nDavid Price<\/a>(TB – SP)<\/td>\nThe Cheddar …<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2.<\/td>\nHanley Ram\u00c3\u00adrez<\/a>(LAD – 3B,SS)<\/td>\nWeston-Super…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3.<\/td>\nBuster Posey<\/a>(SF – C,1B)<\/td>\nIron Men<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4.<\/td>\nJosh Hamilton<\/a>(LAA – CF)<\/td>\nNorwich No II<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5.<\/td>\nAdam Jones<\/a>(Bal – CF)<\/td>\nSWAT*<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6.<\/td>\nIan Kinsler<\/a>(Tex – 2B)<\/td>\nThe Wright S…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7.<\/td>\nF\u00c3\u00a9lix Hern\u00c3\u00a1ndez<\/a>(Sea – SP)<\/td>\nBeck ‘Nams (GB)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8.<\/td>\nRyan Zimmerman<\/a>(Was – 3B)<\/td>\nRichie’s RBI’s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9.<\/td>\nJacoby Ellsbury<\/a>(Bos – CF)<\/td>\nBatteries Es…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10.<\/td>\nEdwin Encarnaci\u00c3\u00b3n<\/a>(Tor – 1B)<\/td>\nOrpington Is…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11.<\/td>\nYoenis C\u00c3\u00a9spedes<\/a>(Oak – CF)<\/td>\nCardiff Redsox<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12.<\/td>\nJason Heyward<\/a>(Atl – OF)<\/td>\nNE Riverkings<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

With Matt knowing he would have a long wait until his round four selection, he wisely chooses to grab an ace now with Price, while Hanley Ramirez, with the added flexibility of 3B and SS, follows. Four CF are drafted this round and by the time it’s my turn I’m left with a headache. Having already filled two outfield spots, and confident there will be late-round options who will be decent third outfielders,\u00c2\u00a0I really need to make a start on my infield and was hoping for Zimmerman. I consider reaching for Goldschmidt here, or Adrian Gonzalez,\u00c2\u00a0but hope Encarnacion’s power surge isn’t a fluke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Round 4<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n

1.<\/td>\nCole Hamels<\/a>(Phi – SP)<\/td>\nNE Riverkings<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2.<\/td>\nMatt Cain<\/a>(SF – SP)<\/td>\nCardiff Redsox<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3.<\/td>\nAdam Wainwright<\/a>(StL – SP)<\/td>\nOrpington Is…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4.<\/td>\nJay Bruce<\/a>(Cin – OF)<\/td>\nBatteries Es…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5.<\/td>\nGio Gonz\u00c3\u00a1lez<\/a>(Was – SP)<\/td>\nRichie’s RBI’s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6.<\/td>\nCliff Lee<\/a>(Phi – SP)<\/td>\nBeck ‘Nams (GB)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7.<\/td>\nAdri\u00c3\u00a1n Gonz\u00c3\u00a1lez<\/a>(LAD – 1B,OF)<\/td>\nThe Wright S…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8.<\/td>\nPaul Goldschmidt<\/a>(Ari – 1B)<\/td>\nSWAT*<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9.<\/td>\nCraig Kimbrel<\/a>(Atl – RP)<\/td>\nNorwich No II<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10.<\/td>\nMatt Holliday<\/a>(StL – OF)<\/td>\nIron Men<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11.<\/td>\nB.J. Upton <\/a>(Atl – CF)<\/td>\nWeston-Super…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12.<\/td>\nBilly Butler<\/a>(KC – 1B)<\/td>\nThe Cheddar …<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Now it’s time to think about an ace, and with Hamels, Cain and Wainwright all available my pick will be whoever of those three is still left. The rush for aces continues with Lee and Gio both going. Gonzalez and Goldschmidt are both taken this round, while Kimbrel is the first closer off the board.\u00c2\u00a0Kimbrel is a class act, with ridiculous ERA and WHIP numbers, but with closers being a risky bet I’d decided to wait until later on before worrying about\u00c2\u00a0saves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Round 5<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n

1.<\/td>\nBen Zobrist<\/a>(TB – 2B,SS,OF)<\/td>\nThe Cheddar …<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2.<\/td>\nStarlin Castro<\/a>(ChC – SS)<\/td>\nWeston-Super…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3.<\/td>\nMadison Bumgarner<\/a>(SF – SP)<\/td>\nIron Men<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4.<\/td>\nAramis Ram\u00c3\u00adrez<\/a>(Mil – 3B)<\/td>\nNorwich No II<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5.<\/td>\nAllen Craig<\/a>(StL – 1B,OF)<\/td>\nSWAT*<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6.<\/td>\nBrett Lawrie<\/a>(Tor – 3B)<\/td>\nThe Wright S…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7.<\/td>\nJered Weaver<\/a>(LAA – SP)<\/td>\nBeck ‘Nams (GB)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8.<\/td>\nAaron Hill<\/a>(Ari – 2B)<\/td>\nRichie’s RBI’s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9.<\/td>\nRoy Halladay<\/a>(Phi – SP)<\/td>\nBatteries Es…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10.<\/td>\nJason Kipnis<\/a>(Cle – 2B)<\/td>\nOrpington Is…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11.<\/td>\nCC Sabathia<\/a>(NYY – SP)<\/td>\nCardiff Redsox<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12.<\/td>\nFreddie Freeman<\/a>(Atl – 1B)<\/td>\nNE Riverkings<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

More aces go this round and, much to my frustration, 3B targets Ramirez and Lawrie vanish from my list. Then Aaron Hill goes. I consider going for Phillips, but opt for the power\/speed combo of Kipnis. Beck ‘Nams, autopicking, now has four aces with Verlander, Felix, Lee and Weaver which is a killer rotation but leaves him lacking on top quality bats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Round 6<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n

1.<\/td>\nIan Desmond<\/a>(Was – SS)<\/td>\nNE Riverkings<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2.<\/td>\nChase Headley<\/a>(SD – 3B)<\/td>\nCardiff Redsox<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3.<\/td>\nR.A. Dickey<\/a>(Tor – SP)<\/td>\nOrpington Is…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4.<\/td>\nJimmy Rollins<\/a>(Phi – SS)<\/td>\nBatteries Es…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5.<\/td>\nRafael Soriano<\/a>(Was – RP)<\/td>\nRichie’s RBI’s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6.<\/td>\nPablo Sandoval<\/a>(SF – 3B)<\/td>\nBeck ‘Nams (GB)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7.<\/td>\nShin-Soo Choo<\/a>(Cin – OF)<\/td>\nThe Wright S…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8.<\/td>\nJoe Mauer<\/a>(Min – C,1B)<\/td>\nSWAT*<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9.<\/td>\nBrandon Phillips<\/a>(Cin – 2B)<\/td>\nNorwich No II<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10.<\/td>\nDesmond Jennings<\/a>(TB – CF)<\/td>\nIron Men<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11.<\/td>\nChris Sale<\/a>(CWS – SP)<\/td>\nWeston-Super…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12.<\/td>\n\u00c3\u0081lex R\u00c3\u00ados<\/a>(CWS – OF)<\/td>\nThe Cheddar …<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

The gap at SS in my team is a nagging concern and I’m hoping Desmond\u00c2\u00a0might make it to me, only for the Riverkings to end any chances of that. Rollins is still available, but there’s one interesting name atop the draft list: Dickey. I’d be nervous about having Dickey as my top starter, in case the knuckleball magic deserts him, but I can’t resist switching tactics and taking him here as my second starter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Round 7<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n

1.<\/td>\nYadier Molina<\/a>(StL – C)<\/td>\nThe Cheddar …<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2.<\/td>\nKris Medlen<\/a>(Atl – SP,RP)<\/td>\nWeston-Super…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3.<\/td>\nMax Scherzer<\/a>(Det – SP)<\/td>\nIron Men<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4.<\/td>\nAroldis Chapman<\/a>(Cin – RP)<\/td>\nNorwich No II<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5.<\/td>\nZack Greinke<\/a>(LAD – SP)<\/td>\nSWAT*<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6.<\/td>\nMat Latos<\/a>(Cin – SP)<\/td>\nThe Wright S…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7.<\/td>\nAnthony Rizzo<\/a>(ChC – 1B)<\/td>\nBeck ‘Nams (GB)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8.<\/td>\nSalvador P\u00c3\u00a9rez<\/a>(KC – C)<\/td>\nRichie’s RBI’s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9.<\/td>\nCarlos Santana<\/a>(Cle – C,1B)<\/td>\nBatteries Es…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10.<\/td>\nElvis Andrus<\/a>(Tex – SS)<\/td>\nOrpington Is…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11.<\/td>\nV\u00c3\u00adctor Mart\u00c3\u00adnez<\/a>(Det – C)<\/td>\nCardiff Redsox<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12.<\/td>\nMatt Wieters<\/a>(Bal – C)<\/td>\nNE Riverkings<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Catchers are very popular this round, with Molina, Perez, Santana, Martinez and Weiters all going. I’m intrigued to see what Perez can do in a full season, and Martinez should provide decent production at DH for the Tigers. I’m happy to fill that gap later, and breathe a sigh of relief when it is my pick as I happily grab Andrus as my SS. Norwich go for Chapman, figuring whether he’s a starter or a closer he should put up big K numbers with a low ERA and WHIP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Round 8<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n

1.<\/td>\nAustin Jackson<\/a>(Det – CF)<\/td>\nNE Riverkings<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2.<\/td>\nMart\u00c3\u00adn Prado<\/a>(Ari – 2B,3B,SS,OF)<\/td>\nCardiff Redsox<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3.<\/td>\nMark Trumbo<\/a>(LAA – 1B,3B,OF)<\/td>\nOrpington Is…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4.<\/td>\nTim Lincecum<\/a>(SF – SP)<\/td>\nBatteries Es…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5.<\/td>\nBrett Gardner<\/a>(NYY – OF)<\/td>\nRichie’s RBI’s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6.<\/td>\nAsdrubal Cabrera<\/a>(Cle – SS)<\/td>\nBeck ‘Nams (GB)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7.<\/td>\nJohnny Cueto<\/a>(Cin – SP)<\/td>\nThe Wright S…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8.<\/td>\nMatt Moore<\/a>(TB – SP)<\/td>\nSWAT*<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9.<\/td>\nIke Davis<\/a>(NYM – 1B)<\/td>\nNorwich No II<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10.<\/td>\nJordan Zimmermann<\/a>(Was – SP)<\/td>\nIron Men<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11.<\/td>\nMichael Bourn<\/a>(Cle – CF)<\/td>\nWeston-Super…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12.<\/td>\nAlex Gordon<\/a>(KC – OF)<\/td>\nThe Cheddar …<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

I still have a hole at 3B, and take advantage of Trumbo’s versatility to add some power. Lincecum could be a steal for Batteries Essential if he can regain his Cy Young form. Gardner is a player I had drafted in mocks, as he offers plenty of speed and should add CF eligibility as he keeps that spot warm for Granderson. But as he offers little home run power, it’s a surprise to see him taken this early and ahead of Bourn. Zimmermann looks a really nice pick here for Iron Men.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Round 9<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n

1.<\/td>\nYovani Gallardo<\/a>(Mil – SP)<\/td>\nThe Cheddar …<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2.<\/td>\nRyan Howard<\/a>(Phi – 1B)<\/td>\nWeston-Super…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3.<\/td>\nJos\u00c3\u00a9 Altuve<\/a> (Hou – 2B)<\/td>\nIron Men<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4.<\/td>\nNelson Cruz<\/a>(Tex – OF)<\/td>\nNorwich No II<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5.<\/td>\nJames Shields<\/a>(KC – SP)<\/td>\nSWAT*<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6.<\/td>\nBrandon Morrow<\/a>(Tor – SP)<\/td>\nThe Wright S…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7.<\/td>\nPaul Konerko<\/a>(CWS – 1B)<\/td>\nBeck ‘Nams (GB)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8.<\/td>\nNick Swisher<\/a>(Cle – 1B,OF)<\/td>\nRichie’s RBI’s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9.<\/td>\nDan Haren<\/a>(Was – SP)<\/td>\nBatteries Es…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10.<\/td>\nCarlos Beltr\u00c3\u00a1n<\/a>(StL – CF)<\/td>\nOrpington Is…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11.<\/td>\nJonathan Papelbon<\/a>(Phi – RP)<\/td>\nCardiff Redsox<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12.<\/td>\nJason Motte<\/a>(StL – RP)<\/td>\nNE Riverkings<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Going into this round, I’m hoping one of Konerko or Howard will fall to me for my UT spot, but they both vanish, as does Cruz and I feel it’s still a tad early for a closer. I hadn’t planned on taking another CF here, but Beltran still has pop despite the injury risk. I like the Gallardo pick here, and if Morrow can stay healthy, the Stuff will have got a bargain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Round 10<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n

1.<\/td>\nJoe Nathan<\/a>(Tex – RP)<\/td>\nNE Riverkings<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2.<\/td>\nCarlos G\u00c3\u00b3mez<\/a>(Mil – CF)<\/td>\nCardiff Redsox<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3.<\/td>\nWilin Rosario<\/a>(Col – C)<\/td>\nOrpington Is…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4.<\/td>\nIchiro Suzuki<\/a>(NYY – CF)<\/td>\nBatteries Es…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5.<\/td>\nJosh Johnson<\/a>(Tor – SP)<\/td>\nRichie’s RBI’s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6.<\/td>\nShane Victorino<\/a>(Bos – CF)<\/td>\nBeck ‘Nams (GB)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7.<\/td>\nCurtis Granderson<\/a>(NYY – CF)<\/td>\nThe Wright S…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8.<\/td>\nMariano Rivera<\/a>(NYY – RP)<\/td>\nSWAT*<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9.<\/td>\nJeff Samardzija <\/a>(ChC – SP)<\/td>\nNorwich No II<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10.<\/td>\nEric Hosmer<\/a>(KC – 1B)<\/td>\nIron Men<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11.<\/td>\nMelky Cabrera<\/a>(Tor – OF)<\/td>\nWeston-Super…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12.<\/td>\nDavid Freese<\/a>(StL – 3B)<\/td>\nThe Cheddar …<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Four more CF and a couple more closers go here but I avoid the rush and opt for some power behind the plate in Rosario, who may not be a great defensive catcher but can really hit. With my hitters sorted apart from UT and a bench player, I decide to boost my pitching staff with the next two picks if I can.<\/p>\n

That’s the first ten rounds over with. On Friday we’ll look at Rounds 11-20 and run the rule over the final drafted rosters.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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