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***OFFICIAL*** FFA MLB Draft (3 Viewers)
- Thread starter Capella
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Yeah he's an average defender with great range...he'll start for me, and he, Chipper, and Bill Joyce will share 3B/OF. Or rather, he and Chipper will share OF and Chipper and Bill will share 3B. But there are a couple other guys that will certainly work into the regular lineup too, so that's just one part of it. But yeah, he'll start for me. I think defense is overrated, personally (unless it is as bad as ManRam). But I might be wrong.I also have one other huge strategy disagreement with, it appears, almost all of you. But we'll address that after everyone's gotten picked. Might be that I'm just the dumb one.
Yeah, with as short of a career as he had--and these days, they tend to be rewarding much longer careers. But then again, longer careers are much, much more common these days than before, because of salaries, training, and sports medicine. So it's hard to say what would have been different. For his era, though, he was a sure HOFer. In fact, he is.
Koya
Footballguy
Defense is always an important aspect of the game, imo. Early on I was debating going speed pitching and defense, and took Schmidt with that in mind, but the draft value presented itself a bit different for me, and I went with the flow.That said, to have an outfield with a top 10 defensive CF and at least a top 10-15 corner outfielder, imo, gives great benefit, as does having a solid infield. While I think in this draft of greats an Ozzie Smith's offense may become too big a liability, when things are close to equal a great defensive player surely helps. You do not want to give extra outs to some of these lineups.
Mr. Pickles
Footballguy
Ugh.
I'll take Armando Benitez. Very dominant numbers even with him being run out of NY (for no good reason, IMO). He's gonna be tough as hell to hit.
I'll take Armando Benitez. Very dominant numbers even with him being run out of NY (for no good reason, IMO). He's gonna be tough as hell to hit.
Mr. Pickles
Footballguy
I'll take my chances.
Bogart
Footballguy
I drafted with defense and speed in mind. With all of the HUGE parks selected out there. I really wanted an outfield that can go and get it (Henderson and Hamilton) and an infield that is top notch (Gold Glover Ripken is my "weak" link there).Also getting pitchers with super low ERAs and WHIPs has also been a priority. Wins are often the measure of how good a team offense you have around you, but WHIP and ERA is all about the pitcher's ability.
Funkley
Collar: Up
I've taken it into consideration when drafting my OF's becasue CF and RF in Sportsman's Park is pretty large. I always like to have good MI defense but would have taken Alomar and Cronin where I took them regardless. And why not take it into account for your bench? It's part of what those guys are there for.
Mr. Pickles
Footballguy
Still reeling from that Cavs choke. :rotflmao: Funny story.. I'm listening to the Sports Junkies (local talk show with a buncha high school buddies basically doing a radio show, only they're all now close to 40) and they were talking about one of the guys on the show (who wasn't there at the time) who gambles a lot.. on anything. Anyway, they had Tim Legler as a guest on the show the other day and they were talking NBA spreads. Legler liked the Cavs to cover against the Kings, so this guy proceeds to bet this game big. Of course what happens.. the Cavs get shelled.I don't think Nipsey is online for a little while, which is good, because I'm working on a deadline here.
And posting.
Apparently Legler gave his thoughts on a few games and didn't fare too well. Never trust an NBA guy to give you insight. Oh, and never trust me on hoops. I haven't watched consistently since the Jordan era.
oso diablo
Footballguy
excellent choice. Mr. Pickles had to be wanting him, since he doesn't have a CF. Wilson's OPS+ (which adjusts for ballpark and era) is the same as Ken Griffey Jr's. James has him as the 10th best CF of all-time, ahead of several CF picked earlier.
Mr. Pickles
Footballguy
Well, I did want him, but I don't think we're worrying about LF/CF/RF positions. More just taking an outfield.. but I could be wrong.
Giant Wooden Badger
the Beav
I completely agree with this.
Funkley
Collar: Up
Betting the NBA when the players barely give a #### about the regular season is more risk than I'd care to take.Still reeling from that Cavs choke. :rotflmao: Funny story.. I'm listening to the Sports Junkies (local talk show with a buncha high school buddies basically doing a radio show, only they're all now close to 40) and they were talking about one of the guys on the show (who wasn't there at the time) who gambles a lot.. on anything. Anyway, they had Tim Legler as a guest on the show the other day and they were talking NBA spreads. Legler liked the Cavs to cover against the Kings, so this guy proceeds to bet this game big. Of course what happens.. the Cavs get shelled.I don't think Nipsey is online for a little while, which is good, because I'm working on a deadline here.
And posting.
Apparently Legler gave his thoughts on a few games and didn't fare too well. Never trust an NBA guy to give you insight. Oh, and never trust me on hoops. I haven't watched consistently since the Jordan era.
j/k, had him on my short list of relievers........ I like it ALOT!!
Politician Spock
Footballguy
Looks like for the 5th day in a row, I'll be picking just as a leave work. 
Doug B
Footballguy
LAST TWO ROUNDS:
13 193 pumpnick 1B Keith Hernandez
13 194 Spock RP Trevor Hoffman
13 195 lastresort SP Jack Morris
13 196 Capella SP Tommy John
13 197 Nipsey SP Orel Hersheiser
13 198 Sammy3469 OF Dale Murphy
13 199 Pickles RP Lee Smith
13 200 Harrier SP Jack Pfiester
13 201 Doug B SP Red Faber
13 202 bogart SP Deacon Phillippe
13 203 Koya OF Sam Crawford
13 204 funkley SP Rube Marquard
13 205 Kraft SP Doc White
13 206 UCONN RP Tug McGraw
13 207 Spartans 2B Lou Whitaker
13 208 Larryboy C Benito Santiago
14 209 Larryboy SP John Smoltz
14 210 Spartans SP Bret Saberhagen
14 211 UCONN RP Robb Nen
14 212 Kraft 1B Don Mattingly
14 213 funkley RP **** Radatz
14 214 Koya OF Richie Ashburn
14 215 bogart RP Randy Myers
14 216 Doug B RP Tom Henke
14 217 Harrier OF Hack Wilson
14 218 Pickles RP Armando Benitez
14 219 Sammy3469 RP Jeff Reardon
14 220 Nipsey C Thurman Munson
14 221 Capella on the clock
14 222 lastresort on deck
14 223 Spock in the hole
14 224 pumpnick
13 193 pumpnick 1B Keith Hernandez
13 194 Spock RP Trevor Hoffman
13 195 lastresort SP Jack Morris
13 196 Capella SP Tommy John
13 197 Nipsey SP Orel Hersheiser
13 198 Sammy3469 OF Dale Murphy
13 199 Pickles RP Lee Smith
13 200 Harrier SP Jack Pfiester
13 201 Doug B SP Red Faber
13 202 bogart SP Deacon Phillippe
13 203 Koya OF Sam Crawford
13 204 funkley SP Rube Marquard
13 205 Kraft SP Doc White
13 206 UCONN RP Tug McGraw
13 207 Spartans 2B Lou Whitaker
13 208 Larryboy C Benito Santiago
14 209 Larryboy SP John Smoltz
14 210 Spartans SP Bret Saberhagen
14 211 UCONN RP Robb Nen
14 212 Kraft 1B Don Mattingly
14 213 funkley RP **** Radatz
14 214 Koya OF Richie Ashburn
14 215 bogart RP Randy Myers
14 216 Doug B RP Tom Henke
14 217 Harrier OF Hack Wilson
14 218 Pickles RP Armando Benitez
14 219 Sammy3469 RP Jeff Reardon
14 220 Nipsey C Thurman Munson
14 221 Capella on the clock
14 222 lastresort on deck
14 223 Spock in the hole
14 224 pumpnick
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Nipsey
Footballguy
THURMAN MUNSON
After fewer than 100 minor league games, Thurman Munson became the Yankees' starting catcher in 1970. Munson immediately established his ability to handle veteran pitchers, but had a terrible start as a rookie. Manager Ralph Houk stuck with him, telling him that he could win more games with his catching then he ever could with his bat. Houk's faith in the young catcher was repayed when Munson had an outstanding defensive season and wound up hitting .302, capturing AL Rookie of the Year honors. Munson's power was hindered at first by Yankee Stadium's gigantic left field dimensions. The infamous "Death Valley". He did hit for average and usually batted second in his early years. An outstanding fielder, with the quickest release in baseball in throwing out basestealers, he was fearless behind the plate.
During the Yankees' rebuilding years, Thurman and Bobby Murcer were the stars around whom the team was constructed, and they were close. When Murcer was traded in 1975 for Bobby Bonds, Thurman became the true star of the team.
During the Yankees' mini-dynasty of 1976-78 Munson was at his peak. The Yankees went from a mediocre team to back-to-back World Championships and Munson rivaled Johnny Bench as the best catcher in baseball. On and off the field, he was the leader of the team. On the field, he piled up his career-best offensive statistics (even a surprising 14 stolen bases in 1976). He hit over .300 with 100 or more RBI three years in a row (1975-77), won the MVP Award in 1976, and hit .529 in the 1976 WS and .320 in the 1977 and 1978 WS. He was also a six time all-star. Catfish Hunter credits Thurman for his late-season come-back during the Yankees' 1978 pennant run.
He died in a plane crash at age thirty-two.
After fewer than 100 minor league games, Thurman Munson became the Yankees' starting catcher in 1970. Munson immediately established his ability to handle veteran pitchers, but had a terrible start as a rookie. Manager Ralph Houk stuck with him, telling him that he could win more games with his catching then he ever could with his bat. Houk's faith in the young catcher was repayed when Munson had an outstanding defensive season and wound up hitting .302, capturing AL Rookie of the Year honors. Munson's power was hindered at first by Yankee Stadium's gigantic left field dimensions. The infamous "Death Valley". He did hit for average and usually batted second in his early years. An outstanding fielder, with the quickest release in baseball in throwing out basestealers, he was fearless behind the plate.
During the Yankees' rebuilding years, Thurman and Bobby Murcer were the stars around whom the team was constructed, and they were close. When Murcer was traded in 1975 for Bobby Bonds, Thurman became the true star of the team.
During the Yankees' mini-dynasty of 1976-78 Munson was at his peak. The Yankees went from a mediocre team to back-to-back World Championships and Munson rivaled Johnny Bench as the best catcher in baseball. On and off the field, he was the leader of the team. On the field, he piled up his career-best offensive statistics (even a surprising 14 stolen bases in 1976). He hit over .300 with 100 or more RBI three years in a row (1975-77), won the MVP Award in 1976, and hit .529 in the 1976 WS and .320 in the 1977 and 1978 WS. He was also a six time all-star. Catfish Hunter credits Thurman for his late-season come-back during the Yankees' 1978 pennant run.
He died in a plane crash at age thirty-two.
