{"id":7074,"date":"2010-03-22T18:17:30","date_gmt":"2010-03-22T18:17:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/baseballgb.co.uk\/?p=7074"},"modified":"2010-03-22T18:25:29","modified_gmt":"2010-03-22T18:25:29","slug":"fantasy-draft-reaction-part-two","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/baseballgb.co.uk\/?p=7074","title":{"rendered":"Fantasy draft reaction: part two"},"content":{"rendered":"
Here’s part two of the BaseballGB fantasy draft round-up. It’s usually around this point that managers rely less on the Yahoo list of player rankings and start to fill in the gaps remaining on their roster.<\/div>\n
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Round 11<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
1.<\/td>\nFrancisco Cordero<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nBeck ‘nams (GB)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2.<\/td>\nMike Napoli<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nBoston Rogue…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3.<\/td>\nStephen Strasburg<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nPretzel Vendors<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4.<\/td>\nJason Heyward<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nIron Men<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5.<\/td>\nGeovany Soto<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nSWAT*<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6.<\/td>\nRyan Ludwick<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nBorders Bats<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7.<\/td>\nTrevor Hoffman<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nstevenston a…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8.<\/td>\nCarlos Gonz\u00c3\u00a1lez<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nWeston-Super…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9.<\/td>\nChris Coghlan<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nNew Spaniards<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10.<\/td>\nNeftali Feliz<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nThe Cheddar …<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11.<\/td>\nMarco Scutaro<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nBonestalkers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12.<\/td>\nBilly Wagner<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nThe Wright S…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
13.<\/td>\nJulio Borb\u00c3\u00b3n<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nGrip it n Ri…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
14.<\/td>\nHuston Street<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nOrpington Is…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
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The second half of the draft started with Beck’nams taking their first closer in Cordero, who may put a few managers off with his ERA and WHIP, but usually racks up plenty of saves, so a good pick for JJ here.<\/div>\n
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This round saw two rookie phenoms selected back to back as Strasburg went to Pretzel Vendors, who will hope he isn’t in the minors for long.<\/div>\n
The next pick was even more surprising, as Iron Men went for Atlanta rookie Jason Heyward.<\/div>\n
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I love what I have seen of Heyward so far this spring, and expect him to break camp with the Braves. I had him in the back of my mind for a late pick in this draft, but seeing him go in round 11 was a shock.<\/div>\n
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A couple of other talented outfielders in Coghlan and Carlos Gonzalez were also drafted here. I think Marco Scutaro is a reach for Bonestalkers here, as I’m not convinced he will repeat last year’s numbers.<\/div>\n
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After seeing Cordero, Hoffman and Wagner go, I decided to get my second closer in Huston Street. He is a slight injury risk and may miss the start of the season, but I felt he was still a good option at this point in the draft.\u00c2\u00a0 <\/div>\n
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Round 12<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
1.<\/td>\nJos\u00c3\u00a9 L\u00c3\u00b3pez<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nOrpington Is…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2.<\/td>\nJames Shields<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nGrip it n Ri…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3.<\/td>\nStephen Drew<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nThe Wright S…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4.<\/td>\nMiguel Montero<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nBonestalkers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5.<\/td>\nPl\u00c3\u00a1cido Polanco<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nThe Cheddar …<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6.<\/td>\nMatt Thornton<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nNew Spaniards<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7.<\/td>\nRandy Wolf<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nWeston-Super…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8.<\/td>\nCarlos Zambrano<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nstevenston a…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9.<\/td>\nBen Sheets<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nBorders Bats<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10.<\/td>\nAlexei Ram\u00c3\u00adrez<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nSWAT*<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11.<\/td>\nKurt Suzuki<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nIron Men<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12.<\/td>\nMark Buehrle<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nPretzel Vendors<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
13.<\/td>\nJorge Cant\u00c3\u00ba<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nBoston Rogue…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
14.<\/td>\nRyan Theriot<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nBeck ‘nams (GB)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
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I still had holes to fill at 2B and 3B and knew I needed to do something about it. I’ve never been a big Jose Lopez fan, but his power at 2B was hard to ignore here, so I opted to take him. He is alao eligible at 1B and could end up at 3B this season too.<\/div>\n
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Nice picks by The Wright Stuff and Bonestalkers saw a pair of D-Backs in Drew and Montero go back to back, while Borders Bats took a gamble on Ben Sheets.<\/div>\n
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I like SWAT’s pick of Alexei Ramirez a lot, while Kurt Suzuki is a good C option for Iron Men.<\/div>\n
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Round 13<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
1.<\/td>\nDavid Aardsma<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nBeck ‘nams (GB)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2.<\/td>\nCarlos Beltr\u00c3\u00a1n<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nBoston Rogue…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3.<\/td>\nDavid Price<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nPretzel Vendors<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4.<\/td>\nChad Qualls<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nIron Men<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5.<\/td>\nHiroki Kuroda<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nSWAT*<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6.<\/td>\nMichael Cuddyer<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nBorders Bats<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7.<\/td>\nBrad Hawpe<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nstevenston a…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8.<\/td>\nEdwin Jackson<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nWeston-Super…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9.<\/td>\nJoba Chamberlain<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nNew Spaniards<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10.<\/td>\nJorge De La Rosa<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nThe Cheddar …<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11.<\/td>\nJ.P. Howell<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nBonestalkers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12.<\/td>\nMax Scherzer<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nThe Wright S…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
13.<\/td>\nChipper Jones<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nGrip it n Ri…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
14.<\/td>\nBengie Molina<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nOrpington Is…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
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Beck’nams grabbed their second closer with aardsma, while the newly-named Boston Rogue Waves (was Ferocious Stoics) gambled on Carlos Beltran which is well worth doing in round 13.<\/div>\n
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Pretzel Vendors took a promising arm in David Price in a round which also saw Edwin Jackson, Joba Chamberlain and Max Scherzer picked.<\/div>\n
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I still needed a catcher, and with options starting to dry up, I opted for Bengie Molina’s 20HR potential.<\/div>\n
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Round 14<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
1.<\/td>\nBrandon Webb<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nOrpington Is…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2.<\/td>\nRafael Furcal<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nGrip it n Ri…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3.<\/td>\nCarlos Quentin<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nThe Wright S…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4.<\/td>\nHideki Matsui<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nBonestalkers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5.<\/td>\nMike Gonz\u00c3\u00a1lez<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nThe Cheddar …<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6.<\/td>\nDavid Ortiz<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nNew Spaniards<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7.<\/td>\nMark DeRosa<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nWeston-Super…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8.<\/td>\nA.J. Pierzynski<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nstevenston a…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9.<\/td>\nMark Lowe<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nBorders Bats<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10.<\/td>\nColby Rasmus<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nSWAT*<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11.<\/td>\nRick Porcello<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nIron Men<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12.<\/td>\nBrad Lidge<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nPretzel Vendors<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
13.<\/td>\nMart\u00c3\u00adn Prado<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nBoston Rogue…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
14.<\/td>\nKevin Correia<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nBeck ‘nams (GB)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
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This round saw a few more injury gambles, which I began by taking Brandon Webb. I’m not sure when Webb will be back healthy, and I’m not expecting him to be ready for opening day, but if he is anything close to past form, he’s worth a round 14 gamble here.<\/div>\n
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Grip It N Rip It are hoping for a healthy season from Rafael Furcal, while the next two picks, Quentin and Matsui, are also coming back from injuries. Brad Lidge somehow managed to hang on to his closing role in Philly last year, and Pretzel Vendors are hoping it stays that way.<\/div>\n
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Mike Gonzalez is a nice pick for The Cheddar Chasers, and Martin Prado’s versatility should help the Rogue Waves.<\/div>\n
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Round 15<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
1.<\/td>\nJuan Rivera<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nBeck ‘nams (GB)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2.<\/td>\nMark Teahen<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nBoston Rogue…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3.<\/td>\nNelson Figueroa<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nPretzel Vendors<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4.<\/td>\nRyan Madson<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nIron Men<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5.<\/td>\nJay Bruce<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nSWAT*<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6.<\/td>\nRyan Franklin<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nBorders Bats<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7.<\/td>\n\u00c3\u0081lex R\u00c3\u00ados<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nstevenston a…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8.<\/td>\nNyjer Morgan<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nWeston-Super…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9.<\/td>\nJamie Moyer<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nNew Spaniards<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10.<\/td>\nRyan Doumit<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nThe Cheddar …<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11.<\/td>\nClayton Richard<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nBonestalkers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12.<\/td>\nAlfonso Soriano<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nThe Wright S…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
13.<\/td>\nLeo N\u00c3\u00ba\u00c3\u00b1ez<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nGrip it n Ri…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
14.<\/td>\nJeff Niemann<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nOrpington Is…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
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The Rogue Waves added more versatlity with Mark Teahen in round 15, while SWAT followed up the Colby Rasmus pick with another young OF in Jay Bruce.<\/div>\n
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More CFs went in Rios and Morgan while The Wright Stuff took a punt on Alfonso Soriano, while is well worth it at this point in the draft.<\/div>\n
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Ryan Franklin and Leo Nunez are good closer options this late.<\/div>\n
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After gambling with Webb, I decided to take a healthy starter, adding Tampa’s promising Jeff Niemann who I really liked when I saw him pitch last season.<\/div>\n
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Round 16<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
1.<\/td>\nFranklin Morales<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nOrpington Is…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2.<\/td>\nHowie Kendrick<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nGrip it n Ri…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3.<\/td>\nKevin Slowey<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nThe Wright S…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4.<\/td>\nTodd Helton<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nBonestalkers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5.<\/td>\nScott Kazmir<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nThe Cheddar …<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6.<\/td>\nMaicer Izturis<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nNew Spaniards<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7.<\/td>\nMichael Wuertz<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nWeston-Super…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8.<\/td>\nAdam LaRoche<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nstevenston a…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9.<\/td>\nJ.D. Drew<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nBorders Bats<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10.<\/td>\nDrew Stubbs<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nSWAT*<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11.<\/td>\nChris Davis<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nIron Men<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12.<\/td>\nTed Lilly<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nPretzel Vendors<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
13.<\/td>\nNolan Reimold<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nBoston Rogue…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
14.<\/td>\nFernando Rodney<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nBeck ‘nams (GB)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
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I still needed a 3B, but with Street’s injury a potential problem for my team, I took Franklin Morales here who should fill in for Street and provide holds when he’s not closing.<\/div>\n
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Grip It N Rip It are hoping this is the year Howie Kendrick puts all his talent together while Kazmir is worth a shot this late for The Cheddar Chasers.<\/div>\n
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SWAT added another young OF in Drew Stubbs, while a personal favourite in Nolan Reimold went to the Rogue Waves.<\/div>\n
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Iron Men made me regret taking Morales a little earlier than I normally would, taking one of the 3B options I had my eye on in Chris Davis.<\/div>\n
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Round 17<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
1.<\/td>\nFernando Martinez<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nBeck ‘nams (GB)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2.<\/td>\nMike Adams<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nBoston Rogue…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3.<\/td>\nOrlando Hudson<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nPretzel Vendors<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4.<\/td>\nFrancisco Liriano<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nIron Men<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5.<\/td>\nBrian Matusz<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nSWAT*<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6.<\/td>\nClint Barmes<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nBorders Bats<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7.<\/td>\nSkip Schumaker<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nstevenston a…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8.<\/td>\nAdri\u00c3\u00a1n B\u00c3\u00a9ltre<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nWeston-Super…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9.<\/td>\nAndy Pettitte<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nNew Spaniards<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10.<\/td>\nJhonny Peralta<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nThe Cheddar …<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11.<\/td>\nAlberto Callaspo<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nBonestalkers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12.<\/td>\nErvin Santana<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nThe Wright S…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
13.<\/td>\nVladimir Guerrero<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nGrip it n Ri…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
14.<\/td>\nTim Hudson<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nOrpington Is…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
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Iron Men made another nice pick here, grabbing Liriano who looks back to his best and could end up closing on Joe Nathan’s absence.<\/div>\n
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Borders Bats got some nice power at 2B\/SS in Barmes, while my next two 3B options in Beltre and Peralta vanished before I could pick again.<\/div>\n
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With the rest of the 3B pack now much of a muchness, I opted to add another starter instead with Tim Hudson, who I think is good value in round 17.<\/div>\n
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Round 18<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
1.<\/td>\nGarrett Jones<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nOrpington Is…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2.<\/td>\nJames Loney<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nGrip it n Ri…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3.<\/td>\nFrank Francisco<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nThe Wright S…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4.<\/td>\nRandy Wells<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nBonestalkers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5.<\/td>\nRich Harden<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nThe Cheddar …<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6.<\/td>\nHideki Okajima<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nNew Spaniards<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7.<\/td>\nKenshin Kawakami<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nWeston-Super…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8.<\/td>\nJonathan S\u00c3\u00a1nchez<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nstevenston a…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9.<\/td>\nRyan Rowland-Smith<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nBorders Bats<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10.<\/td>\nChris P\u00c3\u00a9rez<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nSWAT*<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11.<\/td>\nBobby Jenks<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nIron Men<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12.<\/td>\nOrlando Cabrera<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nPretzel Vendors<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
13.<\/td>\nCorey Hart<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nBoston Rogue…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
14.<\/td>\nKevin Gregg<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nBeck ‘nams (GB)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

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It was a surprise to see so many closers still available here, as Francisco, Perez (who will close while Kerry Wood is out), Jenks and Gregg all going in this round.<\/p>\n

The Cheddar Chasers took Harden, which is worth the injury risk this late.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Round 19<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
1.<\/td>\nBronson Arroyo<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nBeck ‘nams (GB)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2.<\/td>\nDarren O’Day<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nBoston Rogue…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3.<\/td>\nJermaine Dye<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nPretzel Vendors<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4.<\/td>\nDaniel Bard<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nIron Men<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5.<\/td>\nGeorge Sherrill<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nSWAT*<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6.<\/td>\nJustin Duchscherer<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nBorders Bats<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7.<\/td>\nJon Rauch<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nstevenston a…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8.<\/td>\nVernon Wells<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nWeston-Super…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9.<\/td>\nLuis Castillo<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nNew Spaniards<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10.<\/td>\nMatt Guerrier<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nThe Cheddar …<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11.<\/td>\nDavid DeJes\u00c3\u00bas<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nBonestalkers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12.<\/td>\nJason Motte<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nThe Wright S…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
13.<\/td>\nRajai Davis<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nGrip it n Ri…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
14.<\/td>\nCasey McGehee<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nOrpington Is…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Just two rounds to go, so no surprise to see relievers who could get holds going here – O’Day, Bard, Sherrill, Rauch, Guerrier and Motte all went here, while Vernon Wells is a decent choice for Weston-Super-Sox.<\/p>\n

Still needing a 3B, I gambled on McGehee being able to produce again over a full season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Round 20<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
1.<\/td>\nAroldis Chapman<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nOrpington Is…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2.<\/td>\nErick Aybar<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nGrip it n Ri…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3.<\/td>\nChris Iannetta<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nThe Wright S…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4.<\/td>\nCristian Guzm\u00c3\u00a1n<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nBonestalkers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5.<\/td>\nJoe Blanton<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nThe Cheddar …<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6.<\/td>\nKen Griffey Jr.<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nNew Spaniards<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7.<\/td>\nFreddy S\u00c3\u00a1nchez<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nWeston-Super…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8.<\/td>\nDerek Lowe<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nstevenston a…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9.<\/td>\nMilton Bradley<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nBorders Bats<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10.<\/td>\nMatt Capps<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nSWAT*<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11.<\/td>\nChris Young<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nIron Men<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12.<\/td>\nJohnny Cueto<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nPretzel Vendors<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
13.<\/td>\nClay Buchholz<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nBoston Rogue…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
14.<\/td>\nPaul Konerko<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nBeck ‘nams (GB)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Usually with my last pick I will try to add a bench hitter, but knowing Street and Webb could both go on the DL, I thought I would wait to grab an extra bat until then.<\/p>\n

I opted to roll the die on Aroldis Chapman, who should be in the Reds’ rotation before too long if he doesn’t start the season with them.<\/p>\n

There is the fear Dusty Baker will pitch him until his arm falls off, but even if Chapman is a bust, I won’t lose much sleep over dropping a round 20 pick.<\/p>\n

Aybar and Iannetta are nice picks here, while Chris Young (the Arizona OF) is worth a shot.<\/p>\n

The Rogue Waves couldn’t resist Clay Buchholz and Beck’nams ended the drafted by picking Konerko, both very good picks.<\/p>\n

So, with the draft over, my team looks like this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Orpington Isotopes<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
1.<\/td>\n(14)<\/td>\nMiguel Cabrera<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2.<\/td>\n(15)<\/td>\nTroy Tulowitzki<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3.<\/td>\n(42)<\/td>\nJayson Werth<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4.<\/td>\n(43)<\/td>\nDan Haren<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5.<\/td>\n(70)<\/td>\nAndre Ethier<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6.<\/td>\n(71)<\/td>\nAdam Dunn<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7.<\/td>\n(98)<\/td>\nMatt Cain<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8.<\/td>\n(99)<\/td>\nChad Billingsley<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9.<\/td>\n(126)<\/td>\nFrancisco Rodr\u00c3\u00adguez<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10.<\/td>\n(127)<\/td>\nJake Peavy<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11.<\/td>\n(154)<\/td>\nHuston Street<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12.<\/td>\n(155)<\/td>\nJos\u00c3\u00a9 L\u00c3\u00b3pez<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
13.<\/td>\n(182)<\/td>\nBengie Molina<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
14.<\/td>\n(183)<\/td>\nBrandon Webb<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
15.<\/td>\n(210)<\/td>\nJeff Niemann<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
16.<\/td>\n(211)<\/td>\nFranklin Morales<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
17.<\/td>\n(238)<\/td>\nTim Hudson<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
18.<\/td>\n(239)<\/td>\nGarrett Jones<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
19.<\/td>\n(266)<\/td>\nCasey McGehee<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
20.<\/td>\n(267)<\/td>\nAroldis Chapman<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

On reflection, considering I was picking last, I am very happy with my team. I like the combination of hitters I drafted early and think the pitching staff might well be the best I have ever drafted.<\/p>\n

In hindsight I should have waited longer before taking Franklin Morales and gone for Chris Davis instead, but I’ll soon forget about it if McGehee produces.<\/p>\n

Here are my brief summaries of the other teams:<\/p>\n

Weston-Super-Sox<\/strong> – Powerful infield and athletic outfield. Rotation looks pretty good but saves and holds look a weakness.<\/p>\n

Bonestalkers<\/strong> – Power at the corners and a nice outfield. 2B a weakness and pitching staff needs more depth.<\/p>\n

Stevenston Angels<\/strong> – Pretty nice balance of power and speed and a really nice infield. Rotation looks pretty good, although it’s a little risky having Sanchez, Nolasco and Zambrano on the same team.<\/p>\n

Iron Men<\/strong> – Batting average may be a problem here, but power and speed shouldn’t be. Two top starters, two good closers but rotation could use an extra arm or two.<\/p>\n

The Cheddar Chasers<\/strong> – Plenty of speed here plus a very nice outfield. Lack of power at 2B and 3B may be an issue. Rotation is deep, but could use more relief help.<\/p>\n

The Wright Stuff<\/strong> – One of the best overall hitting lineups to come out of the draft plus two top starters and three closers. Tough to beat.<\/p>\n

Borders Bats<\/strong> – Offense packed with RBI guys. Only one 30+ HR guys from last year, but lots of 20-25HR potential here. Two top starters and a strong bullpen. Could use an extra arm to fill out the rotation.<\/p>\n

New Spaniards<\/strong> – May have hurt himself with his early Yankee picks, but if you are going after one team’s players, the Yankees aren’t a bad team to pick. Could use a little more power and saves could be a problem.<\/p>\n

Boston Rogue Waves<\/strong> – Pretty deep lineup, but could use a true thumper in the UT spot. Love the top two starters and a strong bullpen. Maybe another SP might be needed.<\/p>\n

Grip It N Rip It<\/strong> – Needs to fill out pitching staff but has an ace and two closers so it’s not too much of a problem. Could use a touch more HR power.<\/p>\n

Pretzel Vendors<\/strong> – Love the speed and power of the outfield and the infield’s not\u00c2\u00a0bad either. The pitching staff is a concern as there’s no clear ace and only one closer.<\/p>\n

SWAT<\/strong> – Last year’s champions look strong again. Good infield, but the OF\/UT gambles on young players might make or break the season. Pitching staff has plenty of upside but no clear ace.<\/p>\n

Beck’nams (GB)<\/strong> – Will be tough to beat in R, SB and AVG but could use another slugger. Great top two in the rotations and the bullpen should have no problems getting the job done.<\/p>\n

Overall, I would say The Wright Stuff and Swat are the two teams who strike me as having drafted the best, but I think everyone can feel pretty good about their chances this year.<\/p>\n

All fantasy teams have their strengths and weaknesses, and it’s not too long until we get to see how they do.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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