20-team Mock Draft from RotoJunkie.com (1 Viewer)

[Bogart]

Posted last year, might as well do it again. Hope it helps out a few, amuses a few others.

Over at RotoJunkie.com, we have been doing a very early mock draft/Yahoo league for a few years now to get an early baseline for where players are going. 20-teams, basic scoring.

Roster : Cx2,1B,2B,SS,3B,MI,CI,OFx5,UT,Px9

My team: Maranville Rabbits '09

1.17 - Matt Holliday - OF

2.04 - Alfonso Soriano - OF

3.17 - Shane Victorino - OF

4.04 - Chris Davis - 1B

5.17 - Ryan Zimmerman - 3B

6.04 - Robinson Cano - 2B

7.17 - Milton Bradley - OF

8.04 - Mark DeRosa - 2B/3B/OF

 

[Bogart]

DRAFT RESULTS

Draft Order:

1. bigjon

2. jon carlos

3. DMT

4. Bucky

5. Hornsby

6. Will the Thrill

7. jaxojax

8. Baldgriff

9. b-fly

10. MJRisin

11. don quixote

12. Hammer

13. PJS24

14. ts garp

15. revo

16. Stu

17. bogart

18. TyWebb

19. In the Corn

20. gcstomp

Round One

1.1 - Hanley Ramirez - SS

1.2 - Jose Reyes - SS

1.3 - Alex Rodriguez 3B

1.4 - Albert Pujols - 1B

1.5 - Grady Sizemore - OF

1.6 - David Wright - 3B

1.7 - Miggy Cabrera - 1B

1.8 - Mark Teixeria - 1B

1.9 - Johan Santana - SP

1.10 - Ryan Braun - OF

1.11 - Jimmy Rollins - SS

1.12 - Josh Hamilton - OF

1.13 - Ian Kinsler - 2B

1.14 - Chase Utley - 2B

1.15 - Ryan Howard - 1B

1.16 - Lance Berkman - 1B

1.17 - Matt Holliday - OF

1.18 - Evan Longoria - 3B

1.19 - Justin Mourneau - 1B

1.20 - Carlos Beltran - OF

Round Two

2.1 - Carlos Lee - OF

2.2 - Prince Fielder - CI

2.3 - BJ Upton - OF

2.4 - Alfonso Soriano - OF

2.5 - Dustin Pedroia - 2B

2.6 - Manny Ramirez - OF

2.7 - Carl Crawford - OF

2.8 - Matt Kemp - OF

2.9 - Jason Bay - OF

2.10 - Nate McLouth - OF

2.11 - Tim Lincecum - SP

2.12 - Brandon Phillips- 2B

2.13 - Carlos Quentin - OF

2.14 - C.C. Sabathia - SP

2.15 - Brian Roberts - 2B

2.16 - Alex Rios - OF

2.17 - Corey Hart - OF

2.18 - Nick Markakis - OF

2.19 - Kevin Youkilis - 3B/1B

2.20 - Joe Mauer - C

Round Three

3.01 - Adrian Gonzalez - 1B

3.02 - Ichiro - OF

3.03 - Brandon Webb - SP

3.04 - Cole Hamels - SP

3.05 - David Ortiz - UT

3.06 - Curtis Granderson - OF

3.07 - Aramis Ramirez- 3B

3.08 - Roy Halladay - SP

3.09 - Vladimir Guerrero - OF

3.10 - Brian McCann - C

3.11 - Joey Votto - 1B

3.12 - Jake Peavy - SP

3.13 - Rafael Furcal - SS

3.14 - Dan Haren - SP

3.15 - Geovanny Soto - C

3.16 - Russel Martin - C

3.17 - Shane Victorino - OF

3.18 - Chipper Jones - CI

3.19 - Jacoby Ellsbury - OF

3.20 - Torii Hunter - OF

Round Four

4.01 - Andre Either - OF

4.02 - Alexei Ramirez - 2B

4.03 - Dan Uggla - 2B

4.04 - Chris Davis - 1B/3B

4.05 - Adam Dunn 1B/OF

4.06 - Hunter Pence - OF

4.07 - Troy Tulowitzki, SS

4.08 - Victor Martinez, C

4.09 - Derek Lee 1B

4.10 - Jonathan Papelbon, P

4.11 - Magglio Ordonez- OF

4.12 - Bobby Abreu - OF

4.13 - Francisco Rodriguez - RP

4.14 - Jermaine Dye- OF

4.15 - Jayson Werth, of

4.16 - Stephen Drew SS

4.17 - Johnny Damon - OF

4.18 - Jay Bruce OF

4.19 - Roy Oswalt - SP

4.20- JJ Hardy - SS

Round Five

5.01 - Aubrey Huff - 1b/3B

5.02 - Carlos Delgado - 1B

5.03 - Joe Nathan RP

5.04 - Scott Kazmir - SP

5.05 - Francisco Liriano SP

5.06 - Carlos Pena, 1b

5.07 - Michael Young- SS

5.08 - Joba Chamberlain - SP

5.09 - Brad Lidge RP

5.10 - Derek Jeter SS

5.11 - Ervin Santana, P

5.12 - Chone Figgins - 3B

5.13 - Alex Gordon - 3B

5.14 - James Shields - SP

5.15 - Garrett Atkins - 3B

5.16 - Cliff Lee - SP

5.17 - Ryan Zimmerman - 3B

5.18 - Ryan Ludwick - OF

5.19 - Joakim Soria - RP

5.20 - Lastings Milledge - OF

Round Six

6.01 - Jose Valverde - RP

6.02 - Carlos Marmol - P

6.03 - Mariano Rivera - RP

6.04 - Robinson Cano - 2B

6.05 - Josh Beckett - SP

6.06 - Felix Hernandez - SP

6.07 - Rich Harden - SP

6.08 - Jhonny Peralta, SS

6.09 - Kerry Wood - RP

6.10 - Raul Ibanez - OF

6.11 - Nelson Cruz - OF

6.12 - Vernon Wells - OF

6.13 - Pat Burrell - OF

6.14 - Chad Billingsley - SP

6.15 - Conor Jackson - OF/1B

6.16 - Paul Konerko - 1B

6.17 - Adrian Beltre - 3B

6.18 - Chris Young - OF

6.19 - Brad Hawpe - OF

6.20 - Howie Kendrick - 2B

Round Seven

7.01 - John Lackey - SP

7.02 - Javier Vazquez - SP

7.03 - Jose Lopez - 2B

7.04 - Brian Fuentes - RP

7.05 - Daisuke Matsuzaka SP

7.06 - Ryan Theriot - SS

7.07 - Jonathan Broxton- RP

7.08 - AJ Burnett - SP

7.09 - Ryan Doumit - C

7.10 - Miguel Tejada - SS

7.11 - Xavier Nady - OF

7.12 - Yovani Gallardo - SP

7.13 - Chris Iannetta - C

7.14 - James Loney - 1B

7.15 - Bobby Jenks - RP

7.16 - Ricky Nolasco - SP

7.17 - Milton Bradley - OF

7.18 - Edinson Volquez - SP

7.19 - Carlos Gomez - OF

7.20 - Jorge Cantu - 1B

Round Eight

8.01 - Zack Grienke - SP

8.02 - David Price - SP

8.03 - Ryan Dempster - SP

8.04 - Mark DeRosa - 2B/3B/OF

 

[MAC_32]

I don't like the Holliday pick.

I LOVE the Soriano pick.

 

[Bogart]

I don't like the Holliday pick.I LOVE the Soriano pick.

I feel the same way actually. At 1.17, my thoughts were Holliday or CC. Went with Holliday, I know the power numbers are going to drop, but I have to think that you just don't forget how to hit, and the average, some power and some speed will be there. My biggest problem in drafting in this thing the last few years are taking one or two tool guys and punting too much. Trying to get well-rounded players, at least early.At 2.04, was suprised Soriano was still there (probably should have considered him in the first) and had to decide between him and CC again.The thing to remember in a 20-team league like this one, there are going to be 100 OF in the starting linueps (not counting DH spot) and there are only 90 starting OFers in baseball. If I get my 5 early, then I feel pretty good about my offense.Thought about going P-P early, but deceided against it. Last year got shut out in saves, so might go closer-closer around rounds 5-6 and then high WHIP/ERA guys and not worry about wins as much.

 

[Bogart]

Second round done. Start to see how people are trying to put their team together. bigjon out of the first pick is doing exactly what I did last year. Build a solid infield and hope you can catch some OF lightning later. (I went A-Rod, Mauer, Mourneau, Jeter last year).

Only 3 pitchers picked in the first 42 selections. OF starting to get a bit thinner with 18 selected in the first 42.

 

[Spartans Rule]

I don't like the Holliday pick.I LOVE the Soriano pick.

I feel the same way actually. At 1.17, my thoughts were Holliday or CC. Went with Holliday, I know the power numbers are going to drop, but I have to think that you just don't forget how to hit, and the average, some power and some speed will be there. My biggest problem in drafting in this thing the last few years are taking one or two tool guys and punting too much. Trying to get well-rounded players, at least early.

Holliday's career road OPS is 265 points lower than his home OPS.Plus, an often overlooked factor with Coors is the effect on R and RBI, which have been strong suits for Holliday. Even if he were totally unaffected by leaving the thin air, it does make a difference for the rest of his lineup and consequently his run production.I'd project him for something like .290/25/100/95/15.Not a good first round pick, but Soriano was a steal. I think you made up a lot of lost ground there.

 

[Bogart]

Just curious who you guys would have taken instead of Holliday in the first round (assuming that Soriano is still there for the second round pick).

My thoughts were CC or Longoria. Upton? One of the Carlos' taken at the turn?

 

[Oh Yes!]

Just curious who you guys would have taken instead of Holliday in the first round (assuming that Soriano is still there for the second round pick).My thoughts were CC or Longoria. Upton? One of the Carlos' taken at the turn?

i would have taken upton 30-40 this year

 

[MAC_32]

Just curious who you guys would have taken instead of Holliday in the first round (assuming that Soriano is still there for the second round pick).

My thoughts were CC or Longoria. Upton? One of the Carlos' taken at the turn?

I would have taken Soriano round 1 and have been deciding between Kemp, Pedroia, and Lince K round 2.I'm still hashing out my projections though and may end up with Jason Bay above Kemp, on first glance it was close.

Had I known Soriano would have fallen I'd have been looking at Longoria and Carlos Lee, but I wouldn't have passed on him in the first place.

I love BJ Upton and think he could break out and be the 5 cat stud we all believe he can be, but I don't like to take big risks early in the draft. Save the riskier propositions for later in the draft, there are plenty of low risk high reward OF's littered amongst the double digit rounds this year.

 

[Oh Yes!]

Just curious who you guys would have taken instead of Holliday in the first round (assuming that Soriano is still there for the second round pick).

My thoughts were CC or Longoria. Upton? One of the Carlos' taken at the turn?

I would have taken Soriano round 1 and have been deciding between Kemp, Pedroia, and Lince K round 2.I'm still hashing out my projections though and may end up with Jason Bay above Kemp, on first glance it was close.

Had I known Soriano would have fallen I'd have been looking at Longoria and Carlos Lee, but I wouldn't have passed on him in the first place.

I love BJ Upton and think he could break out and be the 5 cat stud we all believe he can be, but I don't like to take big risks early in the draft. Save the riskier propositions for later in the draft, there are plenty of low risk high reward OF's littered amongst the double digit rounds this year.

soriano is pretty damn risky. sure hes got a track record, but hes been declining for a few. catch mr bj on the rise! hes a lock for 20-40 minimum.

 

[Spartans Rule]

Just curious who you guys would have taken instead of Holliday in the first round (assuming that Soriano is still there for the second round pick).

My thoughts were CC or Longoria. Upton? One of the Carlos' taken at the turn?

I would have taken Soriano round 1 and have been deciding between Kemp, Pedroia, and Lince K round 2.I'm still hashing out my projections though and may end up with Jason Bay above Kemp, on first glance it was close.

Had I known Soriano would have fallen I'd have been looking at Longoria and Carlos Lee, but I wouldn't have passed on him in the first place.

I love BJ Upton and think he could break out and be the 5 cat stud we all believe he can be, but I don't like to take big risks early in the draft. Save the riskier propositions for later in the draft, there are plenty of low risk high reward OF's littered amongst the double digit rounds this year.

soriano is pretty damn risky. sure hes got a track record, but hes been declining for a few. catch mr bj on the rise! hes a lock for 20-40 minimum.

How is Soriano risky?He didn't decline last year. He just got hurt. Prorate his numbers over 600 AB and you get .280/40/100/100/25. That's pretty solid. Certainly better than his 2007.

And it's hard to say he isn't durable... his injuries were freak accidents, and he recovered from them very quickly. He doesn't have chronic injury problems.

I'd feel very good about drafting him in the top 20.

 

[Encyclopedia Brown]

Just curious who you guys would have taken instead of Holliday in the first round

I would have taken Longoria. After A-Rod, Wright and him, the drop-off in quality is steep.However, your point about the dearth of outfielders is valid.

 

[Oh Yes!]

Just curious who you guys would have taken instead of Holliday in the first round (assuming that Soriano is still there for the second round pick).

My thoughts were CC or Longoria. Upton? One of the Carlos' taken at the turn?

I would have taken Soriano round 1 and have been deciding between Kemp, Pedroia, and Lince K round 2.I'm still hashing out my projections though and may end up with Jason Bay above Kemp, on first glance it was close.

Had I known Soriano would have fallen I'd have been looking at Longoria and Carlos Lee, but I wouldn't have passed on him in the first place.

I love BJ Upton and think he could break out and be the 5 cat stud we all believe he can be, but I don't like to take big risks early in the draft. Save the riskier propositions for later in the draft, there are plenty of low risk high reward OF's littered amongst the double digit rounds this year.

soriano is pretty damn risky. sure hes got a track record, but hes been declining for a few. catch mr bj on the rise! hes a lock for 20-40 minimum.

How is Soriano risky?He didn't decline last year. He just got hurt. Prorate his numbers over 600 AB and you get .280/40/100/100/25. That's pretty solid. Certainly better than his 2007.

And it's hard to say he isn't durable... his injuries were freak accidents, and he recovered from them very quickly. He doesn't have chronic injury problems.

I'd feel very good about drafting him in the top 20.

maybe being a cubs fan and watching him play everyday is skewing my judgement. guy is horrendous to watch day in and day out.

 

[Bogart]

Updated through the first 14 picks in Round Three. Time to start thinking about which way I am going to go.

Any suggestions would be appreciated. Will throw out some names in a few minutes.

 

[Bogart]

I could go Ellsbury and then Victorino and really fill out my OF, or start a closer run and try and go K-Rod and then Papelbon/Rivera/Nathan.

Thoughts? I am up. Soto and Martin just went before me.

 

[MAC_32]

Just curious who you guys would have taken instead of Holliday in the first round (assuming that Soriano is still there for the second round pick).

My thoughts were CC or Longoria. Upton? One of the Carlos' taken at the turn?

I would have taken Soriano round 1 and have been deciding between Kemp, Pedroia, and Lince K round 2.I'm still hashing out my projections though and may end up with Jason Bay above Kemp, on first glance it was close.

Had I known Soriano would have fallen I'd have been looking at Longoria and Carlos Lee, but I wouldn't have passed on him in the first place.

I love BJ Upton and think he could break out and be the 5 cat stud we all believe he can be, but I don't like to take big risks early in the draft. Save the riskier propositions for later in the draft, there are plenty of low risk high reward OF's littered amongst the double digit rounds this year.

soriano is pretty damn risky. sure hes got a track record, but hes been declining for a few. catch mr bj on the rise! hes a lock for 20-40 minimum.

How is Soriano risky?He didn't decline last year. He just got hurt. Prorate his numbers over 600 AB and you get .280/40/100/100/25. That's pretty solid. Certainly better than his 2007.

And it's hard to say he isn't durable... his injuries were freak accidents, and he recovered from them very quickly. He doesn't have chronic injury problems.

I'd feel very good about drafting him in the top 20.

maybe being a cubs fan and watching him play everyday is skewing my judgement. guy is horrendous to watch day in and day out.

There is no doubt he is a much better fantasy player than real player, I think this fact on top of his end game stats the last two seasons not being up to previous levels are incorrectly lowering his market value. I plan to take advantage of that in my drafts this year.

 

[MAC_32]

I could go Ellsbury and then Victorino and really fill out my OF, or start a closer run and try and go K-Rod and then Papelbon/Rivera/Nathan.Thoughts? I am up. Soto and Martin just went before me.

Again, I don't have my sheets in front of me at work but I have Victorino + Ellsbury penciled in to produce similar numbers to several players who have already been drafted like Hart, Rios, Granderson, McLouth, etc. They represent tremendous value here.My only issue would be you're really loading up on speed right now and are creating an imbalance on your team, I think it's easier to acquire cheap speed than cheap power later in the draft - see guys like Denard Span, Elijah Dukes, Coco Crisp, Cameron Maybin, among others. I think selecting one of these guys here (I'd lean toward Victorino) and going in another direction with your next pick (not closer) would be the best course of action.

 

[MAC_32]

If Alexei Ramirez falls to 4.04 I would take him, you've assembled a nice safe base, I think the risk Alexei demands is worth it once getting to picks 60+.

I think you're over valuing the fact that there's going to be 100 OF's on starting rosters and under valuing the bargains that will be available at OF later in the draft.

 

[Bogart]

I could go Ellsbury and then Victorino and really fill out my OF, or start a closer run and try and go K-Rod and then Papelbon/Rivera/Nathan.Thoughts? I am up. Soto and Martin just went before me.

Again, I don't have my sheets in front of me at work but I have Victorino + Ellsbury penciled in to produce similar numbers to several players who have already been drafted like Hart, Rios, Granderson, McLouth, etc. They represent tremendous value here.My only issue would be you're really loading up on speed right now and are creating an imbalance on your team, I think it's easier to acquire cheap speed than cheap power later in the draft - see guys like Denard Span, Elijah Dukes, Coco Crisp, Cameron Maybin, among others. I think selecting one of these guys here (I'd lean toward Victorino) and going in another direction with your next pick (not closer) would be the best course of action.

Scary, I actually went Victorino before reading this. Thanks for the mental thoughts my way. I was actually thinking maybe Dunn for the turn if he is there? That gives me 4 solid OF for my base and then I can start taking BPA for the infield for the next few rounds and the pitcher that slips.I really want Chris Davis and Nelson Cruz on my team so I will have to see when I may have to reach for them.

 

[Bogart]

If Alexei Ramirez falls to 4.04 I would take him, you've assembled a nice safe base, I think the risk Alexei demands is worth it once getting to picks 60+.I think you're over valuing the fact that there's going to be 100 OF's on starting rosters and under valuing the bargains that will be available at OF later in the draft.

Good thought. He was on my short list. I agree I may be getting OF happy here.

 

[MAC_32]

I could go Ellsbury and then Victorino and really fill out my OF, or start a closer run and try and go K-Rod and then Papelbon/Rivera/Nathan.Thoughts? I am up. Soto and Martin just went before me.

Again, I don't have my sheets in front of me at work but I have Victorino + Ellsbury penciled in to produce similar numbers to several players who have already been drafted like Hart, Rios, Granderson, McLouth, etc. They represent tremendous value here.My only issue would be you're really loading up on speed right now and are creating an imbalance on your team, I think it's easier to acquire cheap speed than cheap power later in the draft - see guys like Denard Span, Elijah Dukes, Coco Crisp, Cameron Maybin, among others. I think selecting one of these guys here (I'd lean toward Victorino) and going in another direction with your next pick (not closer) would be the best course of action.

Scary, I actually went Victorino before reading this. Thanks for the mental thoughts my way. I was actually thinking maybe Dunn for the turn if he is there? That gives me 4 solid OF for my base and then I can start taking BPA for the infield for the next few rounds and the pitcher that slips.I really want Chris Davis and Nelson Cruz on my team so I will have to see when I may have to reach for them.

No way I'd consider Dunn this early. You can get 90% of Dunn in guys like Ankiel, Burrell, Ludwick, etc. later. If you really want Chris Davis I'd think you have to take him at 4.04 given his current ADP in the low 90's. Personally, I think he is too risky at this point and would opt to wait and hope he makes it back to 5.17 if you're really that high on him.

 

[Spartans Rule]

Just curious who you guys would have taken instead of Holliday in the first round (assuming that Soriano is still there for the second round pick).

My thoughts were CC or Longoria. Upton? One of the Carlos' taken at the turn?

I would have taken Soriano round 1 and have been deciding between Kemp, Pedroia, and Lince K round 2.I'm still hashing out my projections though and may end up with Jason Bay above Kemp, on first glance it was close.

Had I known Soriano would have fallen I'd have been looking at Longoria and Carlos Lee, but I wouldn't have passed on him in the first place.

I love BJ Upton and think he could break out and be the 5 cat stud we all believe he can be, but I don't like to take big risks early in the draft. Save the riskier propositions for later in the draft, there are plenty of low risk high reward OF's littered amongst the double digit rounds this year.

soriano is pretty damn risky. sure hes got a track record, but hes been declining for a few. catch mr bj on the rise! hes a lock for 20-40 minimum.

How is Soriano risky?He didn't decline last year. He just got hurt. Prorate his numbers over 600 AB and you get .280/40/100/100/25. That's pretty solid. Certainly better than his 2007.

And it's hard to say he isn't durable... his injuries were freak accidents, and he recovered from them very quickly. He doesn't have chronic injury problems.

I'd feel very good about drafting him in the top 20.

maybe being a cubs fan and watching him play everyday is skewing my judgement. guy is horrendous to watch day in and day out.

I watch the Cubs occasionally and know what you're talking about. He's a horrific defender, has the plate discipline of a 4-year-old, and is as prima donna as they come.Much better fantasy player than real-life player.

 

[Statorama]

Damn I baseball

 

[Jeremy]

Got a slow draft starting in a few weeks that's a 20 teamer. The largest I've been a part of before now is a 12 teamer, so this is valuable stuff for me.

As a Brewers fan, it's interesting to see Corey Hart go so high. He really, really stunk the last couple months of the season and I lost a lot of confidence in the guy. Seems like a guy who's going to struggle with the mental part of the game. I'm glad to see others haven't soured on him as much.

 

[Bogart]

I'm up. Ellsbury, Alexei both gone. My short list destroyed. Will gon Chris Davis unless I can talk myself down from Homer Mountain.

 

[Bogart]

I'm up. Ellsbury, Alexei both gone. My short list destroyed. Will gon Chris Davis unless I can talk myself down from Homer Mountain.

I went with Chris Davis, and I feel good about it. I have to remind myself that the goal is not only to do well and hope to win but it is also about having FUN with your team.I will enjoy watching Davis have a 2-4 night with a homer and 2 RBI much much more than reading about Magglio going 3-4 with 4 RBI the next day.

 

[Bogart]

Sorry for the long delay in updating.

Draft now through round seven. I have drafted up to 8.04 and still have not taken a pitcher. I am just seeing too many dropping and there are bats that I like more at those spots. I think I can put together a decent enough staff late in the draft.

Catcher is going to be interesting, having to start two and all the good ones gone at this point.

 

[MrPhoenix]

Nice to see Ricky Nolasco still being unappreciated.

 

[Bogart]

Will update everything fully tonight, but have to mention that I got Carlos Zambrano and Brett Myers at the 8.17/9.04 turn.

Thoughts?? Was going to go Wang or J Weaver at the Myers pick but I think he really figured it out after his minor league stay last year, ala Cliff Lee.

 

[MAC_32]

Will update everything fully tonight, but have to mention that I got Carlos Zambrano and Brett Myers at the 8.17/9.04 turn.Thoughts?? Was going to go Wang or J Weaver at the Myers pick but I think he really figured it out after his minor league stay last year, ala Cliff Lee.

Zambrano/Myers should not be in the same sentence as Weaver and Wang. I'm surprised to see Big Z fall that far, at that spot I think the risk was worth it, I think he's usually over valued. Weaver should be available later, he should be a good value then, now? No. Wang provides no value this early.All that said I prefer Nolasco to all four of those guys, Myers is close though.

 

[Statorama]

Nice to see Ricky Nolasco still being unappreciated.

Hope my leaguemates sleep on him as well.

 

[Jeremy]

 

[Your Mother]

DRAFT RESULTS

Draft Order:

1. bigjon

2. jon carlos

3. DMT

4. Bucky

5. Hornsby

6. Will the Thrill

7. jaxojax

8. Baldgriff

9. b-fly

10. MJRisin

11. don quixote

12. Hammer

13. PJS24

14. ts garp

15. revo

16. Stu

17. bogart

18. TyWebb

19. In the Corn

20. gcstomp

Round One

1.1 - Hanley Ramirez - SS

1.2 - Jose Reyes - SS

1.3 - Alex Rodriguez 3B

1.4 - Albert Pujols - 1B

1.5 - Grady Sizemore - OF

1.6 - David Wright - 3B

1.7 - Miggy Cabrera - 1B

1.8 - Mark Teixeria - 1B

1.9 - Johan Santana - SP

1.10 - Ryan Braun - OF

1.11 - Jimmy Rollins - SS

1.12 - Josh Hamilton - OF

1.13 - Ian Kinsler - 2B

1.14 - Chase Utley - 2B

1.15 - Ryan Howard - 1B

1.16 - Lance Berkman - 1B

1.17 - Matt Holliday - OF

1.18 - Evan Longoria - 3B

1.19 - Justin Mourneau - 1B

1.20 - Carlos Beltran - OF

Round Two

2.1 - Carlos Lee - OF

2.2 - Prince Fielder - CI

2.3 - BJ Upton - OF

2.4 - Alfonso Soriano - OF

2.5 - Dustin Pedroia - 2B

2.6 - Manny Ramirez - OF

2.7 - Carl Crawford - OF

2.8 - Matt Kemp - OF

2.9 - Jason Bay - OF

2.10 - Nate McLouth - OF

2.11 - Tim Lincecum - SP

2.12 - Brandon Phillips- 2B

2.13 - Carlos Quentin - OF

2.14 - C.C. Sabathia - SP

2.15 - Brian Roberts - 2B

2.16 - Alex Rios - OF

2.17 - Corey Hart - OF

2.18 - Nick Markakis - OF

2.19 - Kevin Youkilis - 3B/1B

2.20 - Joe Mauer - C

Round Three

3.01 - Adrian Gonzalez - 1B

3.02 - Ichiro - OF

3.03 - Brandon Webb - SP

3.04 - Cole Hamels - SP

3.05 - David Ortiz - UT

3.06 - Curtis Granderson - OF

3.07 - Aramis Ramirez- 3B

3.08 - Roy Halladay - SP

3.09 - Vladimir Guerrero - OF

3.10 - Brian McCann - C

3.11 - Joey Votto - 1B

3.12 - Jake Peavy - SP

3.13 - Rafael Furcal - SS

3.14 - Dan Haren - SP

3.15 - Geovanny Soto - C

3.16 - Russel Martin - C

3.17 - Shane Victorino - OF

3.18 - Chipper Jones - CI

3.19 - Jacoby Ellsbury - OF

3.20 - Torii Hunter - OF

Round Four

4.01 - Andre Either - OF

4.02 - Alexei Ramirez - 2B

4.03 - Dan Uggla - 2B

4.04 - Chris Davis - 1B/3B

4.05 - Adam Dunn 1B/OF

4.06 - Hunter Pence - OF

4.07 - Troy Tulowitzki, SS

4.08 - Victor Martinez, C

4.09 - Derek Lee 1B

4.10 - Jonathan Papelbon, P

4.11 - Magglio Ordonez- OF

4.12 - Bobby Abreu - OF

4.13 - Francisco Rodriguez - RP

4.14 - Jermaine Dye- OF

4.15 - Jayson Werth, of

4.16 - Stephen Drew SS

4.17 - Johnny Damon - OF

4.18 - Jay Bruce OF

4.19 - Roy Oswalt - SP

4.20- JJ Hardy - SS

Round Five

5.01 - Aubrey Huff - 1b/3B

5.02 - Carlos Delgado - 1B

5.03 - Joe Nathan RP

5.04 - Scott Kazmir - SP

5.05 - Francisco Liriano SP

5.06 - Carlos Pena, 1b

5.07 - Michael Young- SS

5.08 - Joba Chamberlain - SP

5.09 - Brad Lidge RP

5.10 - Derek Jeter SS

5.11 - Ervin Santana, P

5.12 - Chone Figgins - 3B

5.13 - Alex Gordon - 3B

5.14 - James Shields - SP

5.15 - Garrett Atkins - 3B

5.16 - Cliff Lee - SP

5.17 - Ryan Zimmerman - 3B

5.18 - Ryan Ludwick - OF

5.19 - Joakim Soria - RP

5.20 - Lastings Milledge - OF

Round Six

6.01 - Jose Valverde - RP

6.02 - Carlos Marmol - P

6.03 - Mariano Rivera - RP

6.04 - Robinson Cano - 2B

6.05 - Josh Beckett - SP

6.06 - Felix Hernandez - SP

6.07 - Rich Harden - SP

6.08 - Jhonny Peralta, SS

6.09 - Kerry Wood - RP

6.10 - Raul Ibanez - OF

6.11 - Nelson Cruz - OF

6.12 - Vernon Wells - OF

6.13 - Pat Burrell - OF

6.14 - Chad Billingsley - SP

6.15 - Conor Jackson - OF/1B

6.16 - Paul Konerko - 1B

6.17 - Adrian Beltre - 3B

6.18 - Chris Young - OF

6.19 - Brad Hawpe - OF

6.20 - Howie Kendrick - 2B

Round Seven

7.01 - John Lackey - SP

7.02 - Javier Vazquez - SP

7.03 - Jose Lopez - 2B

7.04 - Brian Fuentes - RP

7.05 - Daisuke Matsuzaka SP

7.06 - Ryan Theriot - SS

7.07 - Jonathan Broxton- RP

7.08 - AJ Burnett - SP

7.09 - Ryan Doumit - C

7.10 - Miguel Tejada - SS

7.11 - Xavier Nady - OF

7.12 - Yovani Gallardo - SP

7.13 - Chris Iannetta - C

7.14 - James Loney - 1B

7.15 - Bobby Jenks - RP

7.16 - Ricky Nolasco - SP

7.17 - Milton Bradley - OF

7.18 - Edinson Volquez - SP

7.19 - Carlos Gomez - OF

7.20 - Jorge Cantu - 1B

Round Eight

8.01 - Zack Grienke - SP

8.02 - David Price - SP

8.03 - Ryan Dempster - SP

8.04 - Mark DeRosa - 2B/3B/OF

Here is my team if I'm picking at your spot:1. Longoria - 3B

2. Soriano - OF

3. A. Ramirez - 2B

4. Drew - SS

5. Ludwick - OF

6. Billingsley - SP

7.

 

[Big Dumb Ape]

Damn, Felix Hernandez in the 6th? With the vastly improved defense behind him?

 

[thatguy]

I'm sad to see Teixeira back in the first round of most mocks. After being a top 5 pick in '06 and underwhelming I've been able to land him in the second each of the last two seasons. Not gonna happen this year I guess. I love having him in H2H leagues to reap the rewards of his monster second halfs.

 

[Bogart]

I owe you guys like 12 rounds and will try to get that tomorrow sometime.

 

[D_Rock]

Damn, Felix Hernandez in the 6th? With the vastly improved defense behind him?

I would like more info on this...He is up for auction right now in my league. I have always liked him, but not sure he is worth it AGAIN.

 

[Big Dumb Ape]

Damn, Felix Hernandez in the 6th? With the vastly improved defense behind him?

I would like more info on this...He is up for auction right now in my league. I have always liked him, but not sure he is worth it AGAIN.

The new GM really likes defense. A lot. He brought in Franklin Gutierrez, possibly the best fielding CF in baseball and Endy Chavez, a good glove in CF last year to play left. Ichiro is better than average in right. Last year at times the M's had to put Ichiro in center, had Ibanez (a butcher defensively) in left, and play Balentin in right. Every move (I can think of off the top of my head) he's made has had an eye toward either defense (as he apparently believes it is currently undervalued in MLB) or acquiring players that could be useful for cheap.The local media and beat writers are whining about the bullpen. I don't think the bullpen is going to be an issue, you're just not going to have heard of many of these guys. There's something like 15 arms going into spring training competing for spots. I'd imagine it'll be just fine - you can get cheap bullpen work in MLB. A good defense and safeco field, along with a somewhat natural progression have me feeling pretty happy about Felix being on the M's this year.*Disclaimer - I don't play fantasy baseball anymore

 

[MAC_32]

Damn, Felix Hernandez in the 6th? With the vastly improved defense behind him?

I would like more info on this...He is up for auction right now in my league. I have always liked him, but not sure he is worth it AGAIN.

The new GM really likes defense. A lot. He brought in Franklin Gutierrez, possibly the best fielding CF in baseball and Endy Chavez, a good glove in CF last year to play left. Ichiro is better than average in right. Last year at times the M's had to put Ichiro in center, had Ibanez (a butcher defensively) in left, and play Balentin in right. Every move (I can think of off the top of my head) he's made has had an eye toward either defense (as he apparently believes it is currently undervalued in MLB) or acquiring players that could be useful for cheap.The local media and beat writers are whining about the bullpen. I don't think the bullpen is going to be an issue, you're just not going to have heard of many of these guys. There's something like 15 arms going into spring training competing for spots. I'd imagine it'll be just fine - you can get cheap bullpen work in MLB. A good defense and safeco field, along with a somewhat natural progression have me feeling pretty happy about Felix being on the M's this year.*Disclaimer - I don't play fantasy baseball anymore

Don't forget about the trade for Cedeno, that should push another butcher (Yuni) to the bench too.Still, King Felix needs to harness his control before he takes the step to elite. That said, he's worth his current going rate imo, an 8th round pick.

 

[Big Dumb Ape]

Damn, Felix Hernandez in the 6th? With the vastly improved defense behind him?

I would like more info on this...He is up for auction right now in my league. I have always liked him, but not sure he is worth it AGAIN.

The new GM really likes defense. A lot. He brought in Franklin Gutierrez, possibly the best fielding CF in baseball and Endy Chavez, a good glove in CF last year to play left. Ichiro is better than average in right. Last year at times the M's had to put Ichiro in center, had Ibanez (a butcher defensively) in left, and play Balentin in right. Every move (I can think of off the top of my head) he's made has had an eye toward either defense (as he apparently believes it is currently undervalued in MLB) or acquiring players that could be useful for cheap.The local media and beat writers are whining about the bullpen. I don't think the bullpen is going to be an issue, you're just not going to have heard of many of these guys. There's something like 15 arms going into spring training competing for spots. I'd imagine it'll be just fine - you can get cheap bullpen work in MLB. A good defense and safeco field, along with a somewhat natural progression have me feeling pretty happy about Felix being on the M's this year.*Disclaimer - I don't play fantasy baseball anymore

Don't forget about the trade for Cedeno, that should push another butcher (Yuni) to the bench too.Still, King Felix needs to harness his control before he takes the step to elite. That said, he's worth his current going rate imo, an 8th round pick.

I didn't, but as of now he's not in the starting lineup - though I do hope he pushes Yuni to the bench. Quiet on Betantcourt being a butcher. I've seen national articles referring to him as a good defender, and I'd like to keep the fact that pretty much all defensive stats disagree (and they're right.)