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Subject: RIBC AAA Yahoo Rationals
Posted by: Khahan
- [367431722] Tue, Mar 14, 2017, 20:50
We are entering round 3 now so its time to post rationales. This is not required at the AAA level. But since Guru requires it in the RIBC league and we are all here trying to get there, I would strongly encourage it. Please stay 2 rounds behind, refrain from mentioning undrafted players and post the round, pick #, player name, team position. With your first rationale feel free to post why you are taking the draft slot as well.
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| 1 | Khahan
ID: 367431722
Tue, Mar 14, 2017, 20:55
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Draft slot rationale. I had the 4th overall pick which I figured would mean I'm picking in spot 4. I had a definite, firm top 3 then a small drop off and the next 8-10 or so were pretty even. So I was considering dropping down to get a turn pick and name 1st/MI. Then I ended up with the #2 slot thanks to 2 people wanting to be in the middle of the draft.
1.02 Paul Goldschmidt 1st Ari
I was truly torn between Goldschmidt and an OF or MI in R2 or going for Mookie here in round 1 and trying to pick up Encarnacion or Freeman in R2. I looked hard at the 1st base rankings and decided there was too big of a drop off after Freeman and the chances they would make it back (despite their adp in other leagues) was next to nothing. Considering that drop off at the CI slots I wanted to nab a power hitting 1st baseman. Getting 25-35 steals is what makes him the best choice over any other qualifiers.
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| 2 | taxman
ID: 371026520
Tue, Mar 14, 2017, 23:10
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Draft Slot Analysis Had 15th pick .. so simple choice between 9 or 13. Went with 13 to be closer to the turn. Enough said.
1.13 Anthony Rizzo, 1B, CHC
Not much drama this late in the first round, Was hoping Trea Turner would fall to me so I could build middle infield strength this season, but only 10 managers passed on him, not the 12 I needed. Next choice was to build corner infield strength and Rizzo is a poor man's Goldschmidt, generating @ 1/3 the steals but competes well in other 4 categories. Rizzo operates in the middle of Cubs potent offense and will anchor my offense.
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| 3 | artofmonk
ID: 925150
Wed, Mar 15, 2017, 01:05
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No draft slot analysis-I did not get to pick a slot. I was fine with 9 or 13 and I would have preferred the 13. No big deal.
1.09 Manny Machado, SS/3B, BAL
It was between Rizzo, Machado and Donaldson for me. I went with Machado because of the position eligbility. It just gives me more freedom later. All three will put up big runs, HR, and RBI. Machado should have the highest slg% and has potential to put some SB, but i don't he will.
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| 4 | C1-NRB
ID: 479101118
Wed, Mar 15, 2017, 01:25
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Had fifth draft choice. I would've taken 7 or 8 rather than five if things had gone according to "chalk" , but when third was still available I couldn't resist.
1.03 Mookie Betts, OF, BOS
I had decided I could work with Altuve here and have my MI shored up, but Khahan passed on Betts, putting me in a bit of a conundrum. I went ahead with the higher SLG Betts brings, but it wasn't any easy choice.
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| 5 | Tilt23
ID: 57251420
Wed, Mar 15, 2017, 11:09
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1.05 Kris Bryant, 3B,CHC
I chose the 5th draft pick as it was the highest pick left. I dont mind where i pick and ill take the value of picking higher in the odd number rounds as opposed to middle or end.
Bryant is a young phenom hitter. He will lead in 4 categories and contribute 10 steals as well. His multiple position eligibility and SB’s nudged him ahead of Arenado in my book. Liked Votto as well as he kills it in this format but couldn’t pass up Bryant this early. My early picks are normally “safe” in that I feel their floor is easily predictable. Cant win the league in the first 4 rounds but you can lose it.
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| 6 | RJ
ID: 43027297
Wed, Mar 15, 2017, 17:53
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1.10 Josh Donaldson
Has been extremely reliable as 4 category asset at a thin position. Seemed like an easy pick at this spot.
2.07 Chris Sale
Wanted an elite ace type SP. Sale carries minimal injury risk and could be in line for an extra win or two on the Bo-Sox.
3.10 Aroldis Chapman
You could argue too early but I have been historically weak in saves and wanted to get (arguably) the best guy. Triple digit Ks, elite ratios, and around 35 saves should be a lock.
4.07 Johnny Cueto
Considered him as the best available guy here and my SP is well shored up now. 4 of the last 5 seasons he's eclipsed 200 IP, pitches in a pitcher friendly ballpark, and will get close to 200 Ks, what's not to like?
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| 7 | artofmonk
ID: 572301411
Wed, Mar 15, 2017, 18:17
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2.08 Charlie Blackmom, OF, COL
I thought one of the SS would fall to me. Bogarets or Seager. I considered Story, but it felt like a reach. Edwin, Cruz and Springer were all considerations, but I went with the SB.
3.09 George Springer, OF, HOU
I was very happy he was still on the board for me. I really didn't consider anyone else.
4.08 Jon Lester, SP, CHC
I gave into the SP run. I was worried that I wasn't going to get a potential stud SP. I went with Lester, he will get wins and plays in the NL.
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| 8 | loki
ID: 15046816
Thu, Mar 16, 2017, 14:13
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Draft spot:
If the 1st spot is unavailable, and the turn is not available, I usually try to pick the highest spot that remains.
1.08 Nolan Arendo, 3B, Col
At the beginning of the draft the strategy for me is to pick the best available player. I was thinking of Altuve or Arenado, and when RR picked Altuve, my choice was made.
2.09 Nelson Cruz, OF, Sea
Same thought as with 1.09. I like Cruz, but I have trepidations about his age.
3.08 Billy Hamilton, OF, Cin
This was too early to draft Hamilton, but I wanted to not have to scrounge for steals this season. Also SBs have been trending down, so I thought that it was a reasonable pick.
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| 9 | loki
ID: 15046816
Thu, Mar 16, 2017, 14:19
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4.09 Justin Verlander, SP, Det
Barring unusual circumstances in the draft, I like to anchor my pitching staff in rounds 4 or 5. I have read articles advising to wait until the middle rounds because there are always pitchers available then, but that never has worked for me. I saw pitchers going, so I decided to pick a SP in round 4 and not wait for 5.
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| 10 | C1-NRB
ID: 479101118
Thu, Mar 16, 2017, 15:01
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2.14 Franciso Lindor, SS, CLE
Back to the search for a solid MI, Lindor jumped off the board since Story went a few picks ahead. I'm skittish about putting off both MI too long because it never seems to work out well for me.
3.03 Corey Kluber, SP, CLE
Two Clevelander's back-to-back? Okay... Here I was looking for a solid SP. Kluber has high-round ratios and will get his share of wins from the Indians lineup.
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| 11 | Khahan
ID: 367431722
Thu, Mar 16, 2017, 17:32
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2.13 Robinson Cano 2nd Sea
OBP and SLG from 2nd base, runs scored, rbi's. If he gets 5 SB its a bonus. This is all about establishing the best ratio players I can right now. rotochamps has him at an .825 OPS with 170 total runs/rbis. That's actually a pretty big drop off from last years .880 ops bolstered by 39 HR. While I dont expect that I actually think they shorted him a bit. 2nd base is deeper this year than many years in the past. But when you figure a 14 team league with MI as well, its still not as deep as I'd like it to be. Was considering a double CI pile up here, but figured cano's value at 2nd is equal to a power hitting 1st baseman.
3.02 Ryan Braun OF Mil
I've avoided Braun for about 3-4 years now in all leagues. Then last year in the Dirty Dozen I made a trade that brought him to me and even though he go traded off I was reminded why he's the Hebrew Hammer. His projections put him in the .850 OPS range with a steal total in the high teens. Very nice compliment to Goldschmidt's SB capabilities. I also gave serious consideration to Dozier here, but ultimately his OBP scared me off. I also figure at this point I'm targeting 1-2 pitchers with my next 2 picks at the 4/5 turn.
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| 12 | Tilt23
ID: 57251420
Thu, Mar 16, 2017, 22:19
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2.12 Daniel Murphy, 2B, Wsh
This was a little tougher for me as I was hoping that Blackmon Encarnacion or Freeman fell to me. But they did not so I switched gears and looked to cover one of my MI slots with this pick. There were a few to choose from and gave thought to Dozier, Lindor, Cano but ultimately decided that Murphy was the safest pick. His 1st and 2nd half splits were virtually the same so it wasn’t like Dozier who came out of nowhere. Murphy projects to give me great ratios and RBIs out of 2B which is always a plus. If a couple of those MI I was talking about make it back to me on the turn then I probably should have gone another direction.
3.05, J.D. Martinez, OF, Det
None of the MI that I was talking about survived the turn back to me so I am glad I took Murphy. I was one pick away from taking Dozier and doubling down on my 2B but he was taken right before me. Martinez is someone I looked at with my 2nd round pick. Power hitter, stable, high OBP. Hitting in a formidable lineup. Freak injury last year should have no bearing on this year. Look for OPS 850+ and 90+ runs and RBIs depending on where he hits in the lineup. Perfect guy to anchor my OF. Thoughts to CarGo-- but too much risk this early, Springer -- too many at bats last year to support the numbers for this year IMO, McCutchen -- that is boom or bust right there, could help win the league or be the reason you lost it. As stated before early on I like stability more than extreme upside.
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| 13 | Graydog
ID: 292171111
Fri, Mar 17, 2017, 01:16
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Draft Slot
I had third selection with 1 and 7 gone. I thought hard about 2, 6 and 9. I went with 6 thinking the value of Goldy at 2 may not outweigh the gains in the 2nd round. Over the years doing RIBC pools I have also found drafting near the center to have its advantages.
1.06, Bryce Harper, OF, WAS
A consensus 1 or 2 pick last year. Banking on more of 2015 and less of last year. A high risk high reward pick. I didn't consider anyone else here as I was able to choose the 6th position and figured I would get Harper, Betts or Bryant.
2.11, Trevor Story, SS, COL
I see a large drop after the top tier of SS this year so I jumped in and took Story. I like the home park, lineup and likely double digit steals.
Had hoped Encarnacion would fall to me but went one pick earlier. Also considered 2nd base with Cano, Dozier or Murphy but figured with the SS run maybe one of the 2nd baseman would slip to my round three slot - they didn't.
3.06, Giancarlo Stanton, OF, MIA
Highest power ceiling available. Hoping for a healthy season. Goes for all my first picks...
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| 14 | taxman
ID: 371026520
Fri, Mar 17, 2017, 10:44
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2.04 Xander Bogearts, SS, BOS Another easy choice, Too early to focus on pitching thus focused on my historical weak point MI. Boegarts, the last few available SS super stars will fill the stat sheet in 4 categories and toss in double digit steals aided by hitting near top of strong Boston line up. A quality player.
3.04 DJ LeMahieu, 2B, Col Continuing to stock MI, this was a reach, but liked his career OBP and hitting near top of order, but Story could screw this up. Nearly a dozen better power options available but stuck with OBP and hope that Coors will help his power/RBI stats. Wow..what was I thinking.
4.04 Matt Carpenter, 1B/2B/3B, StL If they come with an award for all OBP MI teams, I'm in the running. Carpenter is a Swiss Army knife but doesn't address holes in my RBI/SLG cats. My obsession with MI have ignored my power game and as it turns out, my SP also.
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| 15 | Graydog
ID: 292171111
Fri, Mar 17, 2017, 14:53
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4.11, Dee Gordon, 2B, MIA
steals steals steals! With Gordon locking down my 2nd base spot I should be able to pick up a couple 15 to 25 steal potential guys and have the category covered.
5.06, Carlos Santana, 1B, CLE
I find it hard to find OBP value later in RIBC drafts so I went for Santana over hitters who offer more SLG potential. May have went Segura if he had fallen to this spot. Also considered Hanley Ramirez. If Santana is near his career OBP 366 and SLG 444 I will be satisfied with this pick.
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| 16 | Khahan
ID: 5271715
Fri, Mar 17, 2017, 16:07
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4.13 Jacob DeGrom SP NYM
I could regret this pick as he's not being discounted at all in ADP for last year's season. But he has the talent to repeat or build upon 2015. I have projection sites showing him around 3.27 ERA, 1.17 whip and close to 180k's in a 180 IP. I think his era could be better than that even. He missed some games last year with injury and didn't have the W totals to buoy his final ranking. Overall I'm still pretty comfortable with him anchoring my staff.
5.02 Gregory Polanco OF Pitt
I seriously considered Strasburg here and nabbing 2 SP, but there are still a large quantity of good quality pitchers in this tier and figure 1 may make it back. They may not have Strasburg's potential to be Kershaw, but they probably wont have his proclivity to be on the DL either. So that left me looking for a hitter.
Hi OBP is lower than I'd like to see at this point, but my first few hitters should compensate. Add in 20+ steals, 150 runs/rbis and a solid SLG and I'm happy with this pick. I now have 3 hitters who could steal 15+ bases so I'm spreading that accumulation out without really killing any other hitting category. While I love the SB potential of guys like Hamilton, Turner, villar, I don't like putting all my eggs in 1 basket.
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| 17 | artofmonk
ID: 572301411
Fri, Mar 17, 2017, 16:12
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5.09 Kinsler, Ian, 2B, DET
I am not sure what I was thinking at this point. Trying to make the pick from my phone. I did need a 2B, but I wish I had Frazier, Trumbo or Tanaka.
6.08 Diaz, Edwin, RP, SEA
Jumped on the short closer run. In hindsight I wish I had Hendricks.
7.09 Carrasco, Carlos, SP, CLE
i did not think I would be taking another SP at this time, but I think Carrasco is great value at pick 105. I was hoping Bregman or Turner would fall to me. I almost went with Cole.
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| 18 | Tilt23
ID: 57251420
Fri, Mar 17, 2017, 21:48
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4.12, Andrew McCutchen, OF, Pit
Why did he still have to be here? I looked at him in early round three. That was way too risky but here at the end of round 4, its almost for value. Even if he doesn’t perform like he did in 2013-2015 he is ok here. This pick could be the best pick I make all draft or it may not work out but I think even if he doesn’t return to elite status his floor is pretty stable. Didn’t really consider anyone else here.
5.05, Kenley Jansen, RP, LAD
I will prob start the closer run here. At the very least I know the top tier closers and maybe even second tier closers wont make it all the way back to me a the end of round 6. This follows my normal strategy of get an elite closer early as I know I wont find one on the waiver wire I am just never that quick in picking up people. Jansen is virtually a lock for 40+ saves with great ratios. The anchor to my staff on the back end. I liked Kinsler here as I think he has fallen way too far and gave a thought to Lucroy as the next level of catchers is a big drop off.
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| 19 | C1-NRB
ID: 92521217
Sat, Mar 18, 2017, 02:25
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4.14 Wil Myers, 1B, SD
Apparently I have some weird thing about SB this season. Double digit SB from 1B? Sure, why not, even if it's a couple of rounds too early. Myers' SLG is less than desirable for a 1B, most likely due to Petco, but I hope to make it up elsewhere.
5.03 Stephen Strasburg, SP, WAS
Strasburg is due for a full healthy season, right? I obviously hope so. I'm looking for high Ks and competitively low (one standard deviation below league average) ratios.
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| 20 | beebop
ID: 322374
Sat, Mar 18, 2017, 06:22
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I like drafting near the turns. Being in a different time zone to most I feel this helps me prep in between picks. In saying that though, I have had a crazy week with work and have not always had sufficient time to re-prioritise my queue.
1.14 Joey Votto 1B, CIN
High OBP and High SLG and should have decent RBI numbers. I feel I end up with weak 1B in most of these leagues.
2.03 Corey Seager, SS LAD
I had a few players here, including Correa. In the end Seager was higher on my rankings and a good SS can be essential.
3.14 Christian Yelich, OF Fla
I was still on auto pick here and needed an OF. Yelich finished strong last season. His SB are probably not going to return, but the gamble here is the HR are not a fluke.
4.03 Jose Bautista, OF Tor
Jose was still high on my list. If he can stay healthy he will be great for power numbers and counting stats.
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| 21 | Khahan
ID: 367431722
Sat, Mar 18, 2017, 11:37
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6.15 Cole Hamels SP Tex
First all my even round picks have been pick 15, no clue why I've put it was pick 13 in previous posts.
His projected whip is a little higher than I'd like to see but he should put up close to 200k's a solid era and he's on a team that should be competing for a playoff spot. I also had Duffy and Gerrit Cole here and considered a hitter - was looking at grabbing Maikel Franco or Evan Longoria for 3rd base.
7.02 Roberto Osuna RP Tor
Time for saves. Pretty straight forward.
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| 22 | loki
ID: 15046816
Sun, Mar 19, 2017, 00:26
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5.08 Jonathan Lucroy, C, Tex
I changed strategy this season by picking a catcher early rather than late and giving away points with an end of the draft backstop. Lucroy should give good stats and more ABs than most other catchers.
6.09 Kelvin Herrera, RP, Kan
I wanted to get a closer before all the 2nd tier closers were gone. Herrera was one of any number remaining at this level.
7.08 Rick Porcello, SP, Bos
I had not planned on taking another SP this soon, but could not resist the 2016 Cy Young Award winner.
8.09 Jake Lamb, 3B, AZ
Lamb had breakout 3rd MLB season in 2016, and I hope he will continue to improve. He filled my need for a third baseman.
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| 23 | C1-NRB
ID: 92521217
Sun, Mar 19, 2017, 00:59
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6.14 Ian Desmond, OF, COL
Maybe this is where I start making up for Wil Myers' less-than-1B-quality SLG. If last year in Texas wasn't a fluke, and Colorado paid like they didn't think it was, this year could be at least as good if not better for Desmond. He's expected to have mid-teen SB, too. There I go again...
7.03 Evan Longoria, 3B, TB
No double-digit SB here. I needed a 3B, Longoria consistently has a +.800 OBP and is a proven commodity. Maikel Franco crossed my mind here (I have him elsewhere.)
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| 24 | taxman
ID: 371026520
Sun, Mar 19, 2017, 16:16
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5.13 Masahiro Tanaka, SP, NYY
The run on SP was worse than I imagined leaving no anchor SP available so Plan B is to load up on Tier 2 SP which describes Tanaka who has steadily produced @ 12-14 wins 175 K, lowERA/whip & marginal K's. Not a center piece, but will not hurt me in Pitching categories.
6.04, Seung Hwan Oh, RP, StL
Out with Plan B and get in front on the impending RP run. Oh will be a top 5 closer for a retooled and competitive STL team. Besides oodles of Saves, OH will produce 85-90 K. He will be lonely on my staff, but will keep me off bottom closer rung.
7.13 Andrew Benintendi, OF, BOS
Pretty excited about this (the 109th) pick. Not much track record, but should be a high OBP guy in the middle of potent BOS line-up producing good counting stats, but probably a SLG% built on doubles and not taters. My favorite pick of the draft so far.
8.04 Julio Teheran, SP, ATL
Back to Plan B. Teheran fits in nicely with 2nd tier SP group now mostly gone. Will provide @ 12 wins, 175 K and good ERA and great WHIP. All this assumes the Braves are more competitive in 2017 and Teheran keeps the skill gains made in 2016.
9.13 Neil Walker, 2B, NYM
Walker completes my goal of filling the MI positions. He will do no harm to either OBP or SLG. Walkers counting stats will be middling but continues my trend of avoiding SB types. To summarize, the drive for MI's has eliminated my opportunity to acquire an anchor SP, high RBI/SLG types and a Catcher. Pretty sure my pre-draft plan was flawed. Maybe there is a late draft jewels left to be found.
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| 25 | Tilt23
ID: 57251420
Sun, Mar 19, 2017, 23:45
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6.12, Dustin Pedroia, 2B, BOS
This pick gives me some flexibility with Dustin Murphy as it appears I am missing out on 1B. this will either help shore up my MI spot or allow me to play Murphy at 1B. Pedroia doesn’t steal bases anymore which is a weakness I have and doesn’t pitch which is something else I am in dire need of. I will target a couple of SP for the next pick and SB will have to be found later and prob just accept I will be lacking there.
7.05, Jose Quintana, SP, CWS
Well that didn’t work out at all. I was looking at Hamels or Hendricks and was hoping they would make it back to me…..they did not. I accept that my strategy does not usually allow me to get a true #1 SP but was hoping for a little more then Qunitana. He is steady. I will need lots of steady in the next few SPs to remain competitive there.
8.12, Zack Greinke, SP, Ariz
This could be a good pick. If he returns to some semblance of form then he will outperform his draft slot here. Worth the risk in round 8. Will still need a lot of help at this position going forward.
9.05, Francisco Rodriguez, RP, Det
This will solidify my saves. Gives me 2 “safe” closers. Already stated I don’t do well finding them later in the year so now was the time. It was this or pick from 3-5 rather uninspiring SS. I will hope one will last all the way back to me and if not then I will address it later and hope.
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| 26 | artofmonk
ID: 572301411
Mon, Mar 20, 2017, 14:59
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8.08 Danny Salazar. SP, CLE
Back to back picks at SP and both from Cleveland. I almost sent with Cole or Price.
9.09 Jackie Bradley Jr. OF, BOS
I was very excited to get him with this pick. Good stats and should produce good numbers with a great lineup. I also considered Kepler.
10.08 Albert Pujols, 1B, LAA
I am not expecting big things, but at the 152 pick. I thought it might be worth it. I almost went with Buxton, but I need a 1B at some point.
11.09 Marcus Semien, SS, OAK
Not sure what I want to say about Semien, but I was excited to get him at this pick and I need s SS.
12.08 Adam Duvall, OF, CIN
I feel I have a very solid OF core that should produce well. At this stage of the draft, I need to start feeling some holes, but Duvall has too much talent to pass on. I do worry about the lineup around him.
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| 27 | Khahan
ID: 367431722
Mon, Mar 20, 2017, 20:51
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8.15 Dallas Keuchel SP, Hou
I think Keuchel is criminally underrated this year because he didn't repeat Kershaw-like numbers last year. Various projection sites have him for about a 3.50 era, 1.16-1.20 whip 180k's and 14 wins. I view that as his floor to be honest. His ceiling (which I'm not counting on but will gladly take) is his 2015 2.14 era 1.02 whip 216 k's. I honestly think he'll be solidly in between those sets of numbers and to get him with pick 127 - right now I feel like he has a chance to be the steal of the draft. I'd honestly believe he's capable of 1.13 whip 2.95 era, 190k's and 15-18 wins. I'm kind of all-in on him having traded for him in G20 just before keepers were due and taking him R2 of the Dirty Dozen league.
9.02 Ryon Healy 3rd Oak
His OBP is going to be lower than I'd like, but he'll have a good slg and contribute in runs/rbi's at a decent clip. As I write this we're in R13 and only 3 other 3rd baseman have been taken. 1 is going to be serving a suspension for DUI and another is coming off an injury-shortened season. I think Healy does play better in a BA league than an OBP league but I filled in other areas and kind of panicked when Longoria and Franco failed to fall to me. Its a big drop to the next tier of 3rd basemen and its a very small tier.
10.15 Jim Johnson RP Atl
I still can't write this up properly because I'd have to name a few players not yet picked. But lets just say I've never seen so many actual closers go this early in all my years of RIBC. 22 of them off the board by the end of round 10. I've never drafted 2 closers this early but sometimes you have to adjust to the draft.
11.02 Adrian Gonzalez 1st LAD
In a Hr league Adrian can rot on the FA list as far as I'm concerned. But we dont count HR in this league. Various sites have projecting an OBP between .340 and .345 and a slg between .430 and .460. In round 11? yes please. With the line up around him he can easily add 150 runs/rbi's. People were paying for that 4 rounds earlier. 2 rounds earlier Hosmer went and his projects are very similar. Got my CI slot locked in.
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| 28 | Graydog
ID: 292171111
Mon, Mar 20, 2017, 22:56
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6.11 Jose Ramirez, 3B, CLE
I really didn't like the risk involved with most of the 3B options after Ramirez so I'll see if he can replicate last years stats. 3B seems really thin this year, I did also consider Justin Turner. As long as he still delivers 20 bags, even if his overall numbers fall a little bit I will still be happy.
7.07, Ken Giles, RP, HOU
Had a terrible start to last which I am throwing out the window. His career stats are fantastic and I felt the top RP left.
8.11 Troy Tulowitzki, SS, TOR
My queue got simply raided right before this slot. I had Zobrist, Khris Davis, Jake Lamb and Kendrys Morales all the top of my queue. The 4 of them went in the 5 picks before I was up. This feels like a panic pick but time will tell. Hard to know what to project from Tulo at this point in his career but he is in a great lineup and has a high floor baring injury. He slots in as my MI so I have a chance to be very productive in arguable the most difficult RIBC lineup spot.
9.06, Eric Thames, 1B, MIL
Major wildcard but its pick 134 and my next wasn't until 155. I think its likely Thames going by then and I am high on his profile coming back to the MLB.
10.11, AJ Ramos, RP, MIA
Time for another closer. Had him at the top of my list.
11.06, JT Realmuto, C, MIA
A potential 5 category contributor from catcher is hard to find especially at this stage of the draft. I really liked his floor and this this is a safe pick, but not a high ceiling selection. 10 bags from catcher won't hurt. I also saw he will be playing some first base so I may have some flexibility to work with.
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| 29 | loki
ID: 15046816
Tue, Mar 21, 2017, 10:52
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9.08 Lorenzo Cain, OF, Cain, OF, Kan
Had a great 2015 and then was injured for most of 2016. No reason to think that he cannot approach his 2015 totals for power and SBs if he stays healthy.
10.09 Jung Ho Kang, 3B, Pitt
Total mistake. I did not research fully and did not realize his legal as well as visa problems.Maybe he will be a true sleeper.
11.08 Tim Anderson, SS, CWS
I needed a SS, and Anderson is a decent hitter with good speed. SBs have been trending down, so that has been a consideration with the players I have been drafting.
12.09 Lucas Duda, 1B, NYM
Duda is a good pick this late in the draft if he can stay healthy. Local NY media has indicated that his back is fine, but he is a risk as back injuries can flare up at any time.
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| 30 | C1-NRB
ID: 292582113
Tue, Mar 21, 2017, 15:07
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8.14 David Robertson, RP, CHW
9.03 Jeurys Familia, RP, NYM
Closing time. Last year I- punted isn't a strong enough word- forfeited Saves for most of the season, ending with 2 points in this category.
I live with a nagging feeling that had I drafted one semi-decent closer, their semi-decent stats (S, ERA, WHIP) would have been enough to contribute to an overall top 3 finish. Both Robertson and Familia fit the bill for semi-decent. I've probably messed up somewhere else in this draft, but I've got my two semi-decent closers this year.
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| 31 | Graydog
ID: 292171111
Tue, Mar 21, 2017, 23:04
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12.11, Carlos Gomez, OF, TEX
Mr Carlos "I Ruined your 2015 fantasy season then did it again in 2016" Gomez. While I know that is too long for a middle name its true! At this depth of the draft he cant compete the hat-trick for me. I think he will be given every chance to show that he can lead off in Texas. Signs point to Choo batting 2nd which leads to plenty of steal opportunities. I think a return to 30 plus bags is not a stretch with a strong contribution in runs. A deeper look at his stats shows some possible bad luck the last two years and some great luck in 13, and 14. Maybe he falls somewhere in-between this year which would be a steal here.
13.06, Steve Pearce, 2B, TOR
Pearce can hit but can he stay healthy. Hopefully for me he does both! Toronto looks awful in left and 1B so I expect Pearce to play a lot if healthy. I really went for him at a potentially early draft position as a back up to my MI. By drafting Tulo I can expect a DL stint this year. Pearce has the side benefit of being on Tulo's team so a Tulo DL stint would likely correlate to more playing time for Pearce.
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| 32 | Khahan
ID: 1521229
Wed, Mar 22, 2017, 10:01
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12.15 Michael Fulmer SP Det
This was tough as I was looking at a few pitchers here. But Fulmer turned in a fantastic season last year - possibly a career year. Steamer has him projected to over a 4.00 era. Espn has him around 3.50. I tend to agree with espn's assessment of his potential here. Should provide whip in the 1.15-1.21 range and 150+K's. In round 12 as the 43rd pitcher off the board I think he has a good chance to outperform his draft slot and pitcher pick - better chance than most that will be drafted after him at least
13.02 Hunter Pence, OF SanF
His days of banking on a .290+ BA, 25 hrs and double digit steals are gone. Of course in this league out of those stats we only care about steals. He's still good for a .350ish OBP and .450something slg. Round 13 with the potential for an .800 ops - sign me up. If he gets any SB its gravy. I seriously considered Marcel Ozuna here, but I felt Pence would be more solid in the % stats - Ozuna with a slightly better slg% but Pence with enough of a lead in OBP to make up for it and take the lead.
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| 33 | artofmonk
ID: 572301411
Wed, Mar 22, 2017, 12:11
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13.09 Rodney, Fernando, RP, ARI
I felt I need to get another closer to go along with Diaz. I don't love Rodney, but he had a better season last year.
14.08 Kintzler, Brandon, RP, Min
I went back to the well.
15.09 Walker, Taijuan, SP, ARI
Not a bad 4th SP. A very popular sleeper pick and I was happy he was still around at pick 233. Maybe a new team and new league will help his numbers and he can live up to his hype. Time will tell.
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| 34 | C1-NRB
ID: 592102215
Wed, Mar 22, 2017, 16:12
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10.14 David Dahl, OF, COL
Time for another OF and Dahl stood out on my list. His OBP by itself leaves something to be desired, but his OPS is projecting to approach .800
And he might get mid-teen SB, so there's that.
11.03 Evan Gattis, C, HOU
I clicked on the grid and realized I didn't have a C yet. Maybe I should have waited a little longer.
Gattis may not get as many AB as (UNDRAFTED) but his ratios project better. The way the Astros lineup looks McCann will get some time at 1B and DH, so as long as I keep an eye on it I should be able to get a fair amount of count from Gattis.
12.14 Devon Travis, 2B, TOR
Hmm. Also realized I didn't have a 2B after passing on Altuve in the first round. Again, maybe I should've waited a bit longer. Travis' +/-.760 OPS isn't the worst I could ask for, but I'm thinking I could have asked for and received it a round or so later.
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| 35 | Khahan
ID: 367431722
Thu, Mar 23, 2017, 20:47
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14.15 Keon Broxton OF Mil
This is where I put myself in a position to be fighting for first instead of middle of the pack is this turn, both picks. If I swing and miss on both this and my round 15 pick it'll hurt - that's 2 picks people usually still use most/all of the season. Buts its not necessarily devastating. However, if these 2 picks pan out like they have the potential to pan out then its like I get extra picks in the 5th and 6th round or so. Broxton is primed for a breakout with predicted SB totals anywhere from 25-45, OBP from .297 to .350, slg% from .380 to .443. Thats a pretty broad range. His floor is disappointing stats even for a round 14/15 player. But his ceiling is a near .800 OPS 45 steals OF with 140 or so RBI/runs. That's Upton/Polanco/Pollock territory. Or he's dropped by the end of May.
15.02 Matt Harvey SP NYM
He's an interesting case. He has a better floor than Broxton - even 'broken down' Harvey should be good for 1.25whip 3.85 era 160 K's. Serviceable and not bad value this late. But he has a ceiling pushing R3 talent. I'll gladly take something in between R3 and R15 and be satisfied. After I drafted him at adp last season he owes me big this year.
If 14 and 15 round picks hit their stride and produce like they are capable instead of just what is expected AND if I can get expected production from my first 6 rounds or so of drafted players, this is a team that will be going places other than AAA next year. Of course if these 2 picks fail and 1 or 2 of my first few rounds fail, this is also a team that will be going other places aside from AAA next year. I dont see myself as a middle of the road team - all or nothing.
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| 36 | loki
ID: 15046816
Fri, Mar 24, 2017, 09:10
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13.08 Cesar Hernandez, 2B, Phi
This pick was to fill a position. There were no good second basemen left at this time, and I felt that Hernandez was as good as anyone remaining in the draft.
14.09 Adam Wainwright, SPUH, STL
Wainwright has the potential to rebound, or he has the potential to totally bomb. I was thinking about Matt Harvey, but in a redraft league, I thought that Harvey will need most if not all of this season to recover from major surgery.
15.08 Adam Ottavino, RP, COL
I picked a reliever who has the possibility of closing and who would help with pitching ratios.
16.09 Julio Urias, SP, LAD
Favorite pick of the draft. I have been watching him since LA signed him as a teenager. He will not give me a lot of innings, but the ones he gives me will be quality.
17.08 Brad Bach, RP, Bal
Another reliever with the potential to close who will help with ratios.
18.09 Joe Panik, 2B, SFO
I still needed a middle infielder, and with my pick of Hernandez, he was the best one remaining.
19.08 Lance Lynn, SPUH, STL
Filling my need for starting pitching with another rebound candidate.
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| 37 | artofmonk
ID: 572301411
Fri, Mar 24, 2017, 12:24
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16.08 Moreland, Mitch, 1B, BOS
Apparently I have fallen in love with Mitch because he is ending up on all my teams late in drafts. I think he should produce good numbers. 65runs, 25hr, 75rbi or better. I was hoping for Jedd.
17.09 Castro, Starlin, 2B, NYY
After missing on Jedd I need a MI. He should produce like mitch
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| 38 | C1-NRB
ID: 142192412
Fri, Mar 24, 2017, 13:20
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13.03 Steven Matz, SP, NYM
Matz is a bit of a reach. If he stays healthy he'll be good for 150 K and a sub 1.25 WHIP. That's a big "if" considering his history.
14.12 Brian McCann, 1B/C, HOU
Yeah. Not one of my best moves. Maybe a change of venue will bounce him back up toward the Atlanta-level numbers that got him to the Yankees. He won't be in the big-media market at least. Between him and Gattis I've got the Houston backstop scene covered, so there's that.
A good season from McCann would be getting his OBP back above .350 and his SLG (hitters' park) into the mid-.400s Neither seem out of the realm of possibility.
15.03 David Peralta, OF, ARI
Khaaaahhn!!! When I was researching Matz I noticed Harvey still on the board, so I made a mental note to keep an eye on him. When he was still there through the fourteenth round I was sure he'd come back around to me at the turn. So sure, in fact, I set a 1-person autopick queue for him.
And then he was gone, within seconds of setting the queue.
I'm still a little light in the OF since Desmond won't be ready right away to start the season. Peralta is coming off an injury-plagued 2016 but should bounce back nicely. His OPS projects to be near .800 I'll take that in the 15th round.
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| 39 | RJ
ID: 43027297
Sat, Mar 25, 2017, 21:01
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5.10 Hanley Ramirez, 1b, Bos
Looking at another season of .850 plus ops and good counting stats as the primary DH for the BoSox. Glad he made it back to me as I feel there's a drop off in tiers after Hanley.
6.07 Mark Melancon, RP, SF
He's been one of the most consistent closers the last 4 years so hoping I can take the 35 or more saves to the bank with great ratios.
7.10 Matt Kemp, OF, Atl
Stats were much better after he got traded to Atlanta. I think he has something left in the tank. I was also overdue to take an OF at this point.
8.07 Ben Zobrist, 2B, CHC
I love the 2B and OF eligibility. Plus he was eighth in the MLB in walks. Again there's a bit of drop off in quality after him at the position.
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| 40 | Khahan
ID: 367431722
Sun, Mar 26, 2017, 11:10
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16.02 Jose Reyes 3rd/SS NYM
Time to panic. You can only fill 1 hole at a time (thats what she said) and there are a lot of holes to fill in RIBC with CI/MI and an extra OF slot. I realized that I've been so busy building up everthing else that I pretty much ignored MI after Cano in R2. So I queued up a number of players including Gyorko for this spot. He was my top pick here. Only to see a team who already had 2nd,SS, MI, 1st, 3rd and CI filled take him. I might be able to get low double digit steals out of him and while he'll hurt my % stats a bit he wont absolutely kill them.
17.02 Hernan Perez 2nd, 3rd, OF
I dont expect much from Perez. He'll give me plenty of SB (25+) and he may actually do solid in slugging. But he couldn't draw a walk if he was in a park with a dog on a leash. He'll kill my obp and I dont expect enough runs/rbi's to be wortwhile.
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| 41 | RJ
ID: 43027297
Sun, Mar 26, 2017, 13:06
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9.10 Elvis Andrus, SS, Tex
I was still without a shortstop and he was the best available at the time. Hoping for 150 gp, 20 sb, and modest ratios and counting stats.
10.07 Aaron Sanchez, SP, Tor
Had an impressive debut last season, leading the AL in ERA. He's still playing for a big contract so he'll have a lot of motivation his year.
11.10 Byron Buxton, OF, Min
He's still really young and showed flashes last year. I drafted him here because I think he has a good chance of outperforming his draft position. If he doesn't than it's not a huge loss at this stage. A mild risk/high upside type.
12.07 Marcell Ozuna, OF, Mia
I wanted to grab another OF at this spot to catch up on filling it out. Marcell is still pretty young and could surprise.
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| 42 | C1-NRB
ID: 92521217
Sun, Mar 26, 2017, 14:01
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16.12 J.A. Happ, SP, TOR,
I went after the stat that SP have the least control over- Wins- with this pick. Toronto's lineup should still be good for double digit Ws from most of their starters. Happ has an unfortunately high ERA compared to his K totals and WHIP, so he relies even more on the offense to keep him in games.
17.03 Jerad Eickhoff, SP, PHI
Eickhoff projects better ratios and K totals than Happ. I'm hoping his ratios help balance out Happ's.
18.12 Michael Conforto, OF, NYM
I had targeted Inciarte with this pick (more SB!) but he went two picks ahead of me. Conforto projects to out-slug Inciarte by 80 points, so there's that I guess. All his counting stats will likely lag quite a bit.
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| 43 | Graydog
ID: 292171111
Sun, Mar 26, 2017, 19:35
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14.11, Ryan Madson, RP, OAK
Wanted another guy who appears set to close and their weren't a lot of options left.
15.06, Yoan Moncada, 3B, CWS
I usually avoid prospects like this in RIBC as they take up a precious bench spot. My strategy this year should allow me to have 3 or 4 hitters on my bench so I thought I would take a try at stashing Moncada.
16.11, Carter Capps, RP, SDP
Was utterly dominant in 2015 thank to a weird delivery which I am sure we have all seen. Is back throwing again and appears set to be ready in April. He should provide me excellent ratios and perhaps some save.
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| 44 | artofmonk
ID: 252332710
Mon, Mar 27, 2017, 11:33
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18.08 Hammel, Jason, SP, kc
Not sure what to say here this late in the draft. I think Hammel could be solid. I will admit it is a little iffy.
19.09 Foltynewicz, Mike, SP, ATL
I am a big fan and is a sleeper pick, but I took him too early because I was in a hurry. I am made that I missed on Lirano, Ross and Junior. All better SP that I have drafted in other leagues. My mistake.
20.08 Rupp, Cameron, C, PHI
I have been targeting him in most drafts because I can get him late. I also considered Wieters. I guess I could have waited and taken wieters in the 22nd rd.
21.09 Street, Huston, RP, LAA
He could get the closer job back if he can ever stay healthy. I know big if, but at pick 329.
22.08 Escobar, Alcides, SS, KC
Backup SS and MI. I don't expect much at this point, but he could plug a hole if needed. I should have taken Gordon. I am a believer that he can turn things around this year.
23.09 Jankowski, Travis, OF, SD
I thought I need a 5OF. He has a chance to start in SD and most likely bat 1,2. Could provide some SB.
24.08 Zimmer, Bradley, OF, CLE
Once again a young OF with a nice upside. I hope he get enough playing time.
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| 45 | Graydog
ID: 38216721
Mon, Mar 27, 2017, 15:31
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17.06 Randal Grichuk, OF, STL
Looking for another power bat to round out my outfield. He should be helpful in counting stats and slugging.
18.11 Mike Zunino, C, SEA
I usually draft two catchers in this format and did it again here. Zunino has major power potential. Also has the chance to go O for April and be on the waiver wire. Hopefully I can time a hot streak and gain a boost in Slugging.
19.06 Sean Doolittle, RP, OAK
A direct back up plan to drafting Madson. Happy to land Doolittle here and likely lock up all of Oakland's saves.
20.11 Blake Treinen, RP, WAS
The bullpen situation in Washington seems like its up in the air. Maybe i'll get lucky and Treinen will provede some saves along with good ratios.
21.06 Corey Knebel, RP, MIL
Reliever, hopefully good ratios maybe saves.
22.11 Pedro Alverez, 3B, BAL
Is not currently on Baltimores roster but is having a strong spring. Someone may give him a shot and if they do he should provide good power stats.
23.06 Drew Storen, RP, CIN
Another bullpen that is anyone's guess who will come out with the most saves. Hopefully he doesn't tank my ratios.
24.06 Mike Montgomery, RP, CHC
I wanted a SP eligible reliever to occupy my starting pitcher roster spot. Montgomery is that guy for now.
25.11 Joe Blanton, RP, WAS
Reliever, ratios, bullpen unsettled.
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| 46 | Da Bomb
Donor
ID: 487112814
Mon, Mar 27, 2017, 18:04
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1.04 Clayton Kershaw, SP, LAD
Two years ago in AA I started my draft with Kershaw & Scherzer and it helped lead me to a victory. Last year in the big leagues I tried to replicate that with Scherzer & Harvey in rounds 2 & 3 but that didn't go as well since Harvey was not Kershaw (and I also took McCutchen in the 1st), and here I am back in AAA. Trout would be my 1 but I could take Kershaw as high as 2nd and chose the highest draft slot remaining (4) in hopes of getting him here.
2.13 Starling Marte, OF, PIT
Marte was 3rd last year in steals at 47 and coupling that with an .800+ OPS makes him very valuable.
3.04 Brian Dozier, 2B, MIN
It seemed that Dozier was the most mentioned name in other rationales so that makes me feel pretty good about this pick. He doesn't need to replicate his .990 post ASB OPS to make him valuable in this spot, and the 20 steals he adds are nice. I also try to make sure I get started on my MI by around this point in the draft.
4.13 Carlos Gonzalez, OF, Col
His name was sticking out on my list and he represents a power bat I can count on which can't be said about my previous picks.
5.04 Chris Archer, SP, TAM
A big time strikeout guy with over 10 K/9 last season. Last season's first half ERA & WHIP were quite bad but by advanced stats that was the exception vs. the norm and he pitched an amazing second half.
6.13 Kyle Hendricks, SP, CHC
I didn't plan to take my 3rd SP here especially after already having Kershaw + Archer, but I couldn't pass on the value of Hendricks here. His K rate isn't elite but I'm a believer in him being able to put up a similar season to last year's. I was shocked when Joe Maddon took him out of Game 7 after just 63 pitches.
7.04 Justin Turner, 3B, LAD
Something clicked for Turner when he became a Dodger, and after 2 seasons playing part time, he put together an impressive full season last year hitting 3rd for the most part. I'm hoping for a repeat.
8.13 Eduardo Nunez, SS/3B, SF
Taking my second player who had 40 steals last year should help solidify me in that category, and he does it with an OPS that won't kill me.
9.04 Alex Colome, RP, TAM
I want to get 2 middle tier closers so I need to start here.
10.13 Sam Dyson, RP, TEX
Closer #2
11.04 Mike Napoli, 1B, TEX
Feeling like I need to take my 1st basement here as it gets murky after Napoli. There's even upside potential with this pick as moves from Cleveland back to a better hitting ballpark in Texas.
12.13 Asdrubal Cabrera, SS, NYM
It appears I didn't get ideal value at this spot based on when he was drafted in the other leagues, but I'm happy to have him fill my MI. Cabrera had a career year at the plate in his first season as a Met with an OPS over .800 , and he was especially hot during the second half with an OPS over .900. I don't know what other available shortstops have that ability.
13.04 Carlos Beltran, OF, HOU
I love me some old, reliable players. It appeared that Beltran was at the end of the line after his poor 2014, but he's put together back to back good to great campaigns. I'm hoping for another year of similar production and he is slated to play mostly at DH in Houston which will help him stay healthy.
14.13 Yasmany Tomas, OF, ARI
I am very intrigued by the power potential and seeing if he can put together a full season similar to his 900 OPS second half last year. His OBP has the chance to be a drag and he will need to keep his average up as he doesn't walk much.
15.04 Michael Brantley, OF, CLE
A huge question mark if he can remain healthy after a lost season, but we are late enough in the draft where I feel the upside is worth the risk. When healthy, I think he is one of the best hitters in baseball and he is an on base machine with OBPs around .380 from 2014-2015.
16.13 Justin Bour, 1B, MIA
CJ Cron and Bour were on my short list for my CI leading up to this pick, with Cron being taken a few picks prior. He can't hit lefties so I will need to platoon, but his great production vs. RHPs make him worthwhile.
17.04 Addison Reed, RP, NYM
Familia is expected to face a suspension so Reed will pick up some saves in his absence. Last year's sub 2 ERA, sub 1 WHIP and more than 1 K/IP will also give him standalone value should he be able to replicate.
18.13 Tyler Naquin, OF
I have all my starting hitter slots filled minus catcher but I can't bring myself to draft another SP here. A lot of them at this spot will be zeroes, or you should play matchups, and/or I'd like to at least see how they fare for a couple starts before putting them in my starting lineup. So I will grab another hitter who I feel more confident with, and who has a good shot of playing for me early with Tomas and Brantley not certain for opening day. Naquin played in a strict platoon last year but that was fine as he put together an OPS approaching 900. He wasn't terrible in his small sample size vs lefties and Francona has said he may be a full time player this year.
19.04 Austin Hedges, C, SD
After the first handful of catchers, most can hurt you in both OBP and SLG. I figure I might as well draft someone who at least has the potential to be a positive. Hedges was great in AAA last season for what it's worth.
20.13 Alex Cobb, SP, TAM
Cobb was one of the better pitchers in baseball in the 2 years before his injury. I'll take a flyer on the chance he is able to get back to it.
21.04 Ivan Nova, SP, PIT
Like so many others, Nova fared very well as soon as he arrived in Pittsburgh, and he has continued that with a great Spring.
22.13 Danny Valencia, 1B/3B/OF, SEA
Valencia was projected to play on the wrong side of a platoon until Dan Vogelbach was recently sent down to the minors. Vogelbach might be called up in a couple months, but I don't need to have my 22nd round pick play a full season for me. Valencia has shown the ability to have a high OPS and his positional flexibility is a nice touch.
23.04 Raul Mondesi, 2B, KC
I figured Mondesi would be named the starting 2B considering his potential vs. the competition, to go along with his great Spring. He can also steal 30 bases should he last as a starter.
24.13 Tony Cingrani, RP, CIN
The Reds closer situation is very muddled and I'll take a stab with the 4th guy to be drafted from their bullpen. He did save 17 games last year so the team does have some (misplaced) confidence in him.
25.04 ByungHo Park, 1B, MIN
I was intrigued by Park last season when he came to the majors and he proceeded to be terrible. He's had an excellent Spring though and his competition isn't currently healthy so it appears the team will give him another chance in an everyday role.
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| 47 | loki
ID: 15046816
Mon, Mar 27, 2017, 19:31
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20.09 Aaron Judge, OF, NYY
At this time Judge was battling Hicks for a starting OF position with the NYYs. He was not a certainty to win the battle, but he had more upside than the other OFs remaining in the draft.
21.08 Luis Severino, SP, NYY
I was driving home from dinner and heard on WFAN that Severino had just pitched 3 shut out innings with 5 Ks. He was as good as any pitcher left, and perhaps he will return to the form of his rookie season.
22.09 Alex Gordon, OF, KAN
I needed another OF, and Gordon fell into the category of if he can stay healthy he could return to the form of past seasons. A reasonable pick for round 22.
23.08 Andrelton Simmons, SS, LAA
I was looking for a backup middle infielder, and Simmons was available.
24.09 Joe Mauer, 1B, OF, Min
Needed a backup CI and OF and Mauer was still available . He has received very little love, and I was surprised to still find him in the draft pool. I think that he will surprise this season.
25.08 Wilmer Flores, 1B, 2B, 3B, OF, and possibly SS
I drafted him as a handcuff for Lucas Duda, but all of the Mets' infielders are prone to injury, and Flores should get plenty of playing time.
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| 48 | C1-NRB
ID: 92521217
Mon, Mar 27, 2017, 23:10
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19.03 Zack Cozart, MI, CIN
Needed a MI. Cozart isn't anything special, but can get streaky if I can pick my spots early. He tends to start pretty strong but fades around the All Star Break.
20.14 Collin McHugh, SP, HOU
21.03 Wei-Yin Chen, SP, MIA
A couple of SP that project better K totals than many others left on the board. I'll see how long they last before a FA phenom rises up.
(Side note: Why did I think I had the 12th pick in even-numbered rounds in my last two rationales? Wishful thinking?)
22.14 Jacoby Ellsbury, OF, NYY
Yeah, he's old. Who amongst us is not? Is he going to steal at least 19 bases? Probably not. Is his OBP going to higher than league average? Maybe. He'll still be in the top of the Yankees lineup, so he'll pick up some Run count. I may sit him against lefties (-50 pts in OBP; -70 pts in SLG)
23.03 Will Harris, RP, HOU
24.12 Joaquin Benoit, RP, PHI
25.03 Ryan Dull, RP, OAK
Now is the time to go after ratio-saving RP. In the last 6 seasons of RIBC, teams finishing in the top half of WHIP (+9 points) needed sub 1.20 WHIP to get there. This trio projects a combined WHIP of 1.17 Will they get enough innings to have an effect? Maybe.
Other guys queued up for these last three picks included Arodys Vizcaino, Drew Storen, and Joe Blanton. All three were picked so I must not be the only one with this philosophy.
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| 49 | RJ
ID: 43027297
Tue, Mar 28, 2017, 21:53
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13.10 Tommy Joseph, 1B, Phi
He know longer has to compete with Ryan Howard for at bats and had 20 HR in a partial season of ABs last year. Room to grow and a good value for my corner slot.
14.07 Ryan Schimpf, 2B/3B, SD
Probably too early for him in retrospect. Wanted a good utility type guy and I liked his numbers. We'll see how it turns out.
15.10 Koda Glover, RP, Was
Heard he was the favorite for saves in the early going. A lottery ticket type pick but I'd say a worthy gamble. He will have a short leash in the early going if he lands the roll.
16.07 Jedd Gyorko, IF, STL
I picked him up mostly for his shortstop eligibility. I wanted a stopgap solution if Elvis got injured as it's difficult to find a good SS on the wire. The multi position eligibility is a nice added bonus as it will help me fulfill my games played for each position. He also is in a good lineup and coming off a season of 30 HR in 400 ABs.
17.10 Rajai Davis, OF, Oak
Steals are always at a premium and I got him at a bargain basement price compared to the name brand type guys. I'm going to conservatively say 35 SB, .650 OPS, and some counting stats for runs and RBIs. He has been reliably healthy throughout his career.
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| 50 | RJ
ID: 41522911
Wed, Mar 29, 2017, 21:03
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18.07 Ian Kennedy, SP, KC
Had a sneaky good season last year. A quality innings eater type, I'll make him my SP4.
19.10 Salvador Perez, C, KC
A low OBP, high GP catcher. A reasonable option, given the draft position. Historically I don't like to spend on catcher because there's always some no name guy that comes out of nowhere to put up a big season.
20.07 Chris Devenski, RP, Hou
Has a Bugs Bunny type change up pitch which really fools hitters. Triple digit Ks and great ratios as well. He may even toss in the occasional win as he will occasionally go 2 innings.
21.10 Scott Schebler, OF, Cin
I wanted to get some insurance in the OF plus my friend said he may be pretty good. I would say it's a reasonable dart throw at this point.
22.07 Luke Gregerson, RP, Hou
I was actually a little surprised he was still available. He did have 15 saves on the year last year and will go in this year as the set up man to Giles. Regardless on whether or not he eventually gets a closer role this year he will still be a valuable ratio guy. I would say he's good for something like 5-8 saves as well as a handful of wins as well.
23.10 Sandy Leon, C, Bos
Will be the starting catcher in Boston on a team with too many catchers. He put up great numbers in an admittedly small sample size. More than anything I just want to make room for two catchers on the squad as I feel I always waste a lot of many catchers games played slots.
24.07 Kendall Graveman, SP, Oak
The number one starter in Oakland now, Graveman should be an adequate starter. I'll probably give him a few weeks at least before looking elsewhere on the wire if he didn't pan out.
25.10 Lucas Giolito, SP, CWS
Total flier here. I think he's starting the year in AAA. Not sure if I'll even have the patience to hold him if he turns out to be something.
We'll see how this plays out, the draft was a lot of fun and I've enjoyed the banter.
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