***OFFICIAL*** FFA MLB Draft (2 Viewers)

[Bogart]

Alright Bogart and Doug B, time to wow us.

did I do OK for you??

I like that pick

cool, thanks.

 

[10993]

To cap off the best rotation of the league, with four Hall of Famers...

SP Chief Bender

Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1953.

Inventor of the slider.

A member of the Chippewa tribe and a graduate of Carlisle Indian School, Bender won 212 games over 16 seasons, mostly for Connie Mack's Philadelphia Athletics. He led the American League in winning percentage three times, tossed a no-hitter in 1910, and was one of the first World Series stars, winning six games and posting a 2.44 ERA in five career series.

7 times in the top 10 ERA.

Led the league in walks/nine innings.

Twice led the league in saves. (Nine times in the top 10)

 

[larry_boy_44]

:deep breath:

10.08 RHP Curt Schilling

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larry_boy?

no, but I almost took him... lol

 

[Mr. Pickles]

:deep breath:

10.08 RHP Curt Schilling

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great pick

 

[Capella]

:deep breath:

10.08  RHP  Curt Schilling

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larry_boy?

no, but I almost took him... lol

I know..he was part of the two-player parlay bet UCONN and I had.

 

[larry_boy_44]

:deep breath:

10.08  RHP  Curt Schilling

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larry_boy?

no, but I almost took him... lol

I know..he was part of the two-player parlay bet UCONN and I had.

PM me the ohter one, I'll tell you if I considered him... lolactually, I'll PM you... and yes, I did actually consider him...

 

[Koya]

I count only one other team that needs a 1B, but I didn't want to wait any longer.

First base is ridiculously deep ... the QBs of any MLB all-time draft. Nice going to wait on the position..

I really had to think about taking Mize when I did. Even though I already waited a bit, 1B is SOOOO deep. Plus, you can go power, or average, or defense. I remember having my draft list, and Mize was considerably better both as a player overall (not taking position into account) according to my list, and he fit my lineup perfectly, yet it was STILL difficult to let some other positions go by none the less.

 

[Capella]

:deep breath:

10.08  RHP  Curt Schilling

.

larry_boy?

no, but I almost took him... lol

I know..he was part of the two-player parlay bet UCONN and I had.

PM me the ohter one, I'll tell you if I considered him... lolactually, I'll PM you... and yes, I did actually consider him...

amazing..hit it square on the head.

 

[Politician Spock]

:deep breath:

10.08  RHP  Curt Schilling

.

larry_boy?

no, but I almost took him... lol

How'd that feel Doug?

 

[Funkley]

To cap off the best rotation of the league, with four Hall of Famers...

SP Chief Bender

Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1953.

Inventor of the slider.

A member of the Chippewa tribe and a graduate of Carlisle Indian School, Bender won 212 games over 16 seasons, mostly for Connie Mack's Philadelphia Athletics. He led the American League in winning percentage three times, tossed a no-hitter in 1910, and was one of the first World Series stars, winning six games and posting a 2.44 ERA in five career series.

7 times in the top 10 ERA.

Led the league in walks/nine innings.

Twice led the league in saves. (Nine times in the top 10)

He was my choice instead of Tiant. Even did the write up and changed my mind to Tiant.

 

[Capella]

:deep breath:

10.08  RHP  Curt Schilling

.

larry_boy?

no, but I almost took him... lol

How'd that feel Doug?

:rotflmao:

 

[10993]

To cap off the best rotation of the league, with four Hall of Famers...

SP Chief Bender

Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1953.

Inventor of the slider.

A member of the Chippewa tribe and a graduate of Carlisle Indian School, Bender won 212 games over 16 seasons, mostly for Connie Mack's Philadelphia Athletics. He led the American League in winning percentage three times, tossed a no-hitter in 1910, and was one of the first World Series stars, winning six games and posting a 2.44 ERA in five career series.

7 times in the top 10 ERA.

Led the league in walks/nine innings.

Twice led the league in saves. (Nine times in the top 10)

He was my choice instead of Tiant. Even did the write up and changed my mind to Tiant.

Why??

 

[Bogart]

:deep breath:

10.08 RHP Curt Schilling

.

thought about Schilling this last pick, this is probably where he should go. Only thing I didn't like about him was that he was extremely ordinary before 2001. The last 4 years though have been amazing, bleeding ankle and all.

 

[Funkley]

GehrigFoxxthen wait on 1st base.

 

[Kraft...]

I count only one other team that needs a 1B, but I didn't want to wait any longer.

First base is ridiculously deep ... the QBs of any MLB all-time draft. Nice going to wait on the position..

So True, looking Back I think maybe I should have gone in a different direction when I took Sisler.

 

[Funkley]

To cap off the best rotation of the league, with four Hall of Famers...

SP Chief Bender

Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1953.

Inventor of the slider.

A member of the Chippewa tribe and a graduate of Carlisle Indian School, Bender won 212 games over 16 seasons, mostly for Connie Mack's Philadelphia Athletics. He led the American League in winning percentage three times, tossed a no-hitter in 1910, and was one of the first World Series stars, winning six games and posting a 2.44 ERA in five career series.

7 times in the top 10 ERA.

Led the league in walks/nine innings.

Twice led the league in saves. (Nine times in the top 10)

He was my choice instead of Tiant. Even did the write up and changed my mind to Tiant.

Why??

Read that Bender pitched underhanded.

 

[10993]

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UPDATED DRAFT

Rd Pick Owner Pos Player

1 1 pumpnick SP Walter Johnson

1 2 Spock SP Sandy Koufax

1 3 lastresort OF Babe Ruth

1 4 Capella OF Willie Mays

1 5 Nipsey SP Cy Young

1 6 Sammy3469 OF Ted Williams

1 7 Pickles 1B Lou Gehrig

1 8 Harrier OF Barry Bonds

1 9 Doug B OF Stan Musial

1 10 bogart 2B Rogers Hornsby

1 11 Koya SP Lefty Grove

1 12 funkley OF Ty Cobb

1 13 Kraft OF Hank Aaron

1 14 UCONN OF Mickey Mantle

1 15 Spartans SS Honus Wagner

1 16 Larryboy SP Christy Mathewson

2 17 Larryboy SP Roger Clemens

2 18 Spartans SP Pedro Martinez

2 19 UCONN OF Tris Speaker

2 20 Kraft OF Joe DiMaggio

2 21 funkley 1B Jimmie Fox

2 22 Koya 3B Mike Schmidt

2 23 bogart OF Rickey Henderson

2 24 Doug B SP Warren Spahn

2 25 Harrier SP Grover Cleveland (Pete) Alexander

2 26 Pickles OF Frank Robinson

2 27 Sammy3469 3B Eddie Matthews

2 28 Nipsey 2B Joe Morgan

2 29 Capella 2B Pete Rose

2 30 lastresort 2B Eddie Collins

2 31 Spock SP Nolan Ryan

2 32 pumpnick 2B Nap Lajoie

3 33 pumpnick SP Greg Maddux

3 34 Spock SP Steve Carlton

3 35 lastresort 1B Mark McGwire

3 36 Capella SP Randy Johnson

3 37 Nipsey OF Joe Jackson

3 38 Sammy3469 SS Ernie Banks

3 39 Pickles OF Mel Ott

3 40 Harrier SP Mordecai Brown

3 41 Doug B 3B George Brett

3 42 bogart OF Billy Hamilton

3 43 Koya SP Tom Seaver

3 44 funkley 3B Harmon Killebrew

3 45 Kraft SP Bob Gibson

3 46 UCONN 2B Jackie Robinson

3 47 Spartans SP Hal Newhouser

3 48 Larryboy 2B Charlie Gehringer

4 49 Larryboy 1B Frank Thomas

4 50 Spartans OF Carl Yastrzemski

4 51 UCONN SS Arky Vaughan

4 52 Kraft 1B George Sisler

4 53 funkley SP Juan Marichal

4 54 Koya CF Ken Griffey, Jr.

4 55 bogart C Mickey Cochrane

4 56 Doug B OF Tim Raines

4 57 Harrier C Mike Piazza

4 58 Pickles C Yogi Berra

4 59 Sammy3469 2B Rod Carew

4 60 Nipsey 1B Hank Greenberg

4 61 Capella OF Roberto Clemente

4 62 lastresort 3B Wade Boggs

4 63 Spock 2B Frankie Frisch

4 64 pumpnick OF Duke Snider

5 65 pumpnick SP Carl Hubbell

5 66 Spock OF Tony Gwynn

5 67 lastresort OF Al Simmons

5 68 Capella C Johnny Bench

5 69 Nipsey SP Bob Feller

5 70 Sammy3469 OF Ed Delahanty

5 71 Pickles SP Whitey Ford

5 72 Harrier SP Ed Walsh

5 73 Doug B 1B Eddie Murray

5 74 bogart RF Reggie Jackson

5 75 Koya SS Alex Rodriguez

5 76 funkley 2B Roberto Alomar

5 77 Kraft SP Jim Palmer

5 78 UCONN OF Ralph Kiner

5 79 Spartans OF Harry Heilmann

5 80 Larryboy C Ivan Rodriguez

6 81 Larryboy SS Robin Yount

6 82 Spartans SP Dizzy Dean

6 83 UCONN SP Ferguson Jenkins

6 84 Kraft OF Al Kaline

6 85 funkley SS Joe Cronin

6 86 Koya 1B Johnny Mize

6 87 bogart SS Cal Ripken, Jr.

6 88 Doug B 2B Ryne Sandberg

6 89 Harrier SS Luke Appling

6 90 Pickles 2B Craig Biggio

6 91 Sammy3469 C Roy Campanella

6 92 Nipsey OF Lou Brock

6 93 Capella 1B Willie McCovey

6 94 lastresort SP Robin Roberts

6 95 Spock OF Cap Anson

6 96 pumpnick C Bill Dickey

7 97 pumpnick 1B Chuck Klein

7 98 Spock OF Paul Waner

7 99 lastresort SP Gaylord Perry

7 100 Capella OF Willie Stargell

7 101 Nipsey RP Dennis Eckersley

7 102 Sammy3469 SP Phil Niekro

7 103 Pickles SP Kid Nichols

7 104 Harrier 1B Jeff Bagwell

7 105 Doug B SP Eddie Plank

7 106 bogart SP Tim Keefe

7 107 Koya SP Dazzy Vance

7 108 funkley SP Rube Waddell

7 109 Kraft 3B Brooks Robinson

7 110 UCONN SP Don Drysdale

7 111 Spartans 3B Home Run Baker

7 112 Larryboy SP Tom Glavine

8 113 Larryboy OF Bernie Williams

8 114 Spartans SP Ron Guidry

8 115 UCONN SP Catfish Hunter

8 116 Kraft 2B Paul Molitor

8 117 funkley OF Goose Goslin

8 118 Koya SP Lefty Gomez

8 119 bogart SP Addie Joss

8 120 Doug B OF Sammy Sosa

8 121 Harrier 2B Cupid Childs

8 122 Pickles SS Barry Larkin

8 123 Sammy3469 1B Dan Brouthers

8 124 Nipsey SS Ozzie Smith

8 125 Capella SP Bert Blyleven

8 126 lastresort C Gary Carter

8 127 Spock OF Joe Kelley

8 128 pumpnick SS George Davis

9 129 pumpnick OF Willie Keeler

9 130 Spock SP Jim Bunning

9 131 lastresort SS Pee Wee Reese

9 132 Capella SS Luis Aparicio

9 133 Nipsey RP Rollie Fingers

9 134 Sammy3469 SP Don Sutton

9 135 Pickles SP Kevin Brown

9 136 Harrier 3B Chipper Jones

9 137 Doug B SS Alan Trammell

9 138 bogart 3B Pie Traynor

9 139 Koya C Gabby Hartnett

9 140 funkley C Carlton Fisk

9 141 Kraft SP Vida Blue

9 142 UCONN SP Fernando Valenzuela

9 143 Spartans RP Hoyt Wilhelm

9 144 Larryboy 3B Ron Santo

10 145 Larryboy OF Dave Winfield

10 146 Spartans OF Minnie Minose

10 147 UCONN RP Goose Gossage

10 148 Kraft SS Maury Wills

10 149 funkley SP Luis Tiant

10 150 Koya OF Joe Medwick

10 151 bogart 1B Bill Terry

10 152 Doug B SP Curt Schilling

10 153 Harrier SP Chief Bender

10 154 Pickles 3B Tony Perez

10 155 Sammy3469 ON THE CLOCK

10 156 Nipsey

10 157 Capella

10 158 lastresort

10 159 Spock

10 160 pumpnick

 

[Koya]

:deep breath:

10.08 RHP Curt Schilling

.

thought about Schilling this last pick, this is probably where he should go. Only thing I didn't like about him was that he was extremely ordinary before 2001. The last 4 years though have been amazing, bleeding ankle and all.

He needs another 2 years at least like the last 4 to solidify his place in history. A number of pitchers have taken off after 30, perhaps he is one of them.Koufax did all his damage in his last 5-7 years for sure.

 

[Politician Spock]

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Didn't he have a team in this thing at one time?

 

[10993]

To cap off the best rotation of the league, with four Hall of Famers...

SP Chief Bender

Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1953.

Inventor of the slider.

A member of the Chippewa tribe and a graduate of Carlisle Indian School, Bender won 212 games over 16 seasons, mostly for Connie Mack's Philadelphia Athletics. He led the American League in winning percentage three times, tossed a no-hitter in 1910, and was one of the first World Series stars, winning six games and posting a 2.44 ERA in five career series.

7 times in the top 10 ERA.

Led the league in walks/nine innings.

Twice led the league in saves. (Nine times in the top 10)

He was my choice instead of Tiant. Even did the write up and changed my mind to Tiant.

Why??

Read that Bender pitched underhanded.

That's a lie, he one-hopped it to the plate with an overhand throw. How do you think he could invent the slider underhanded? The ball sliding off the dirt was his inspiration.

 

[Koya]

I count only one other team that needs a 1B, but I didn't want to wait any longer.

First base is ridiculously deep ... the QBs of any MLB all-time draft. Nice going to wait on the position..

So True, looking Back I think maybe I should have gone in a different direction when I took Sisler.

Sisler brings some very unique attributes to the table, however. If you use him right, a rare weapon.

 

[Capella]

I count only one other team that needs a 1B, but I didn't want to wait any longer.

First base is ridiculously deep ... the QBs of any MLB all-time draft. Nice going to wait on the position..

So True, looking Back I think maybe I should have gone in a different direction when I took Sisler.

I got McCovey in round 6

 

[Doug B]

:deep breath:

10.08  RHP  Curt Schilling

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larry_boy?

no, but I almost took him... lol

How'd that feel Doug?

Don't bother me at all ... I'm willing to roll the dice and see how Schilling works out in the FFA vote and the sim.FWIW, going into this round, my short list was Tiant, Schilling, and Bender. If I could have been guaranteed that Schilling would've lasted till my next pick (and Pickles picks twice before then), then I would've liked Bender. But I thought Bender had a better chance to drop.

We'll see.

.

 

[posty]

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73 for me...

 

[Spartans Rule]

I count only one other team that needs a 1B.

Is it really down to just me?There's a 1B left on the board that will be an absolute steal if he comes back to me in the 11th.

 

[Capella]

[QUOTE=']

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73 for me... [/QUOTE]beat it

 

[Politician Spock]

I count only one other team that needs a 1B, but I didn't want to wait any longer.

First base is ridiculously deep ... the QBs of any MLB all-time draft. Nice going to wait on the position..

So True, looking Back I think maybe I should have gone in a different direction when I took Sisler.

Nice. Screwed up my team and now you don't want him!

 

[10993]

[QUOTE=']

ONE HUNDRED PAGES DEEP

73 for me... [/QUOTE]Who are you?

 

[Mr. Pickles]

Tony Perez, .279 lifetime hitter, 379 HRs, 1652 RBI

played 760 games at 3B, so he's a bargain here.

 

[10993]

Tony Perez, .279 lifetime hitter, 379 HRs, 1652 RBI

played 760 games at 3B, so he's a bargain here.

Ouch--the strikeout king. He was only on base 22 times during his career. Rest of 'em were outs and home runs.

 

[Doug B]

:deep breath:

10.08  RHP  Curt Schilling

.

thought about Schilling this last pick, this is probably where he should go. Only thing I didn't like about him was that he was extremely ordinary from 1994 through 1996. The last 4 years though have been amazing, bleeding ankle and all.

Edited for accuracy. Schilling was solid in 92 and 93, fell off quite a bit for three seasons, and has steadily improved as an overall pitcher since 1997 (his first 300-K season).

 

[Politician Spock]

:deep breath:

10.08  RHP  Curt Schilling

.

larry_boy?

no, but I almost took him... lol

How'd that feel Doug?

Don't bother me at all ... I'm willing to roll the dice and see how Schilling works out in the FFA vote and the sim.

I just checked the sim. Sorry 'bout your luck. :X

 

[Doug B]

:deep breath:

10.08  RHP  Curt Schilling

.

larry_boy?

no, but I almost took him... lol

How'd that feel Doug?

Don't bother me at all ... I'm willing to roll the dice and see how Schilling works out in the FFA vote and the sim.

I just checked the sim. Sorry 'bout your luck. :X

Do tell.Being I'm not using the sims dollar values as a cheatsheet, I can't really feel bad about it.

.

 

[Giant Wooden Badger]

[QUOTE=']

ONE HUNDRED PAGES DEEP

73 for me... [/QUOTE]Category 2.

 

[Doug B]

I count only one other team that needs a 1B.

Is it really down to just me?There's a 1B left on the board that will be an absolute steal if he comes back to me in the 11th.

Every team is going to have two solid first basemen, at worst.Next time, I'll know better.

 

[Politician Spock]

:deep breath:

10.08  RHP  Curt Schilling

.

larry_boy?

no, but I almost took him... lol

How'd that feel Doug?

Don't bother me at all ... I'm willing to roll the dice and see how Schilling works out in the FFA vote and the sim.

I just checked the sim. Sorry 'bout your luck. :X

Do tell.Being I'm not using the sims dollar values as a cheatsheet, I can't really feel bad about it.

.

Well it's not:23-7 3.23

22-6 2.98

21-6 3.26

Or even:

17-11 2.97

16- 7 4.02

14-11 2.35

They gave you:

15-14 3.25

 

[Bogart]

I count only one other team that needs a 1B.

Is it really down to just me?There's a 1B left on the board that will be an absolute steal if he comes back to me in the 11th.

sorry two teams. You and Pumpnick.

 

[Koya]

I count only one other team that needs a 1B, but I didn't want to wait any longer.

First base is ridiculously deep ... the QBs of any MLB all-time draft. Nice going to wait on the position..

So True, looking Back I think maybe I should have gone in a different direction when I took Sisler.

I got McCovey in round 6

Sisler brings some unique things to the table that puts him above the frey at 1B. Starg, McCovey, Allen were in that group on my list where one is not markedly better than the other, imo.

 

[Funkley]

To cap off the best rotation of the league, with four Hall of Famers...

SP Chief Bender

Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1953.

Inventor of the slider.

A member of the Chippewa tribe and a graduate of Carlisle Indian School, Bender won 212 games over 16 seasons, mostly for Connie Mack's Philadelphia Athletics. He led the American League in winning percentage three times, tossed a no-hitter in 1910, and was one of the first World Series stars, winning six games and posting a 2.44 ERA in five career series.

7 times in the top 10 ERA.

Led the league in walks/nine innings.

Twice led the league in saves. (Nine times in the top 10)

He was my choice instead of Tiant. Even did the write up and changed my mind to Tiant.

Why??

Read that Bender pitched underhanded.

That's a lie, he one-hopped it to the plate with an overhand throw. How do you think he could invent the slider underhanded? The ball sliding off the dirt was his inspiration.

:rotflmao: :rotflmao:

Changed my mind last second. I liked Tiant slightly more upon further review. Plus I liked the extra k's and less balls in play from Tiant.

 

[Spartans Rule]

I count only one other team that needs a 1B.

Is it really down to just me?There's a 1B left on the board that will be an absolute steal if he comes back to me in the 11th.

sorry two teams. You and Pumpnick.

In that case, I was kidding. There is no absolute steal on the board at 1B. Don't waste your time looking.(Actually I have a few solid backup plans. The depth there is sickening).

 

[Bogart]

:deep breath:

10.08 RHP Curt Schilling

.

thought about Schilling this last pick, this is probably where he should go. Only thing I didn't like about him was that he was extremely ordinary from 1994 through 1996. The last 4 years though have been amazing, bleeding ankle and all.

Edited for accuracy. Schilling was solid in 92 and 93, fell off quite a bit for three seasons, and has steadily improved as an overall pitcher since 1997 (his first 300-K season).

He was solid, but not worthy of a pick here. 14-11 one year, 4.02 ERA the other. Solid, but not 10th round quality by any means.

 

[Doug B]

Well it's not:23-7 3.2322-6 2.9821-6 3.26Or even:17-11 2.9716- 7 4.0214-11 2.35They gave you:15-14 3.25

Screw W-L.That's his 1998 Philly season. That's fine -- it's his career high in innings (268) and complete games (15). His 3.25 ERA that year is comparable to his 23- and 21-win seasons.If he's not effective in the sim, so be it. But statistically, Schilling will be fine AFAIC.

 

[Capella]

did somebody really take Fernando in round 10, or am I mis-reading that?

 

[Capella]

did somebody really take Fernando in round 10, or am I mis-reading that?

Born November 1, 1960 in Navojoa, Mexico

please, that guy was 44 in 1980.

 

[Funkley]

did somebody really take Fernando in round 10, or am I mis-reading that?

UCONN I believe. Seemed to be the real deal.

 

[Politician Spock]

did somebody really take Fernando in round 10, or am I mis-reading that?

That would be 9th round.

 

[larry_boy_44]

did somebody really take Fernando in round 10, or am I mis-reading that?

That would be 9th round.

so the answer to that question is no, huh?edit: actually the answer is yes... 'cuz he was mis-reading it... lol :rotflmao:

 

[Koya]

I count only one other team that needs a 1B.

Is it really down to just me?There's a 1B left on the board that will be an absolute steal if he comes back to me in the 11th.

Every team is going to have two solid first basemen, at worst.Next time, I'll know better.

But, just like at quarterback, it does put a premium on having one of the top 5 guys, whom many think are a step or two above the rest. Once you get to that rest (where a #12 overall 1B may be far better than the #5 at some positions) however, then you can pick and choose, or just wait. whether everyone agrees on that top 5, or thinks it is 3, or 6 deep, is another story. i.e. - Bill Terry might not be up there with Foxx, but he isnt that far back, and is very similar to many others in the same tier.

 

[Capella]

did somebody really take Fernando in round 10, or am I mis-reading that?

That would be 9th round.

did I happen to not see the pages and pages of mocking laughter at that pick?

 

[Doug B]

Edited for accuracy. Schilling was solid in 92 and 93, fell off quite a bit for three seasons, and has steadily improved as an overall pitcher since 1997 (his first 300-K season).

He was solid, but not worthy of a pick here. 14-11 one year, 4.02 ERA the other. Solid, but not 10th round quality by any means.

I disagree, because we're past the point of looking at career accumulators, IMHO. I'm focusing guys with at least 4 or 5 solid seasons (solid to me, not to Bill James, Harrier, Spock, etc.).A lot of the older guys I could have drafted don't strike anybody out. Schilling has gone over 290 four times, and I'll get one of those seasons in the sim..