. Was thrown a bit by no pitcher going in the first 16 picks, can usually rely on 1 player being daft enough to take one (O). Nevertheless Pedroia was one of my 3 targets for round 1 (the other 2 had been taken). Don’t feel great about Granderson at pick 20 but with Teixera, Kinsler and Beltre all gone felt i had no choice, Hanley was the only other viable alternative. Was a bit thrown in R3 with all my targets apart from Youkilis taken. Took BJ who should be very solid 4 category player. Left Youk there assuming Reg wouldn’t take him and he didn’t. Although only getting 2 of my targets so far was quite satisfied at this point. Didn’t expect Big Papi to still be there by pick 5 and so took him even though i didn’t really want a DH. Chris Young another solid 4 category player. Would have taken Lind next but he went a few picks prior so took the best 1b available. Had planned to take 2 closers here but expected to have a 1B by this point so had to settle for 1 just when the strong run on closers was beginning. Another closer and a SS batting 2nd in Colorado next and then threw plenty of darts at starting pitching, not really bothering with anymore bats after taking a DH and with a strong outfield there didn’t seem much point. Overall very happy with how it went and should be competitive. GRADE: B+
GRADE: C
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E+ Could do better :-) |
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i could but i choose not to
don't worry lippy, i was seething at the black caps too ![]() |
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Good stuff Ron.
Ill just give a brief review on my team: Really didnt want to take Halladay with my 2nd pick but at pick 22, I just felt I couldnt turn him down. At that point, my whole strategy went out the window and i never felt happy with my hitting. Napoli was a good pick at 3. Always nice to get 25-30 homers and a .280 ave at the C position. Im depending a lot on "bounceback" players! Crawford and Werth could be steals or busts. Wainright was money before TJ surgery. I love my pitching tho, even though I did get caught up in the closer rush! Its possible that I have 4 Closers starting for me opening day. (and yes Ron, I could have none by gameday 2 )However i look at my hitting in much the same way that Zeeny looks at a naked Lady; Disgust, confusion and nausea. FWIW, Fenway had a superb draft imo. Lot of good teams out there but Fens team caught my eye. Not that im an expert or anything...... |
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I love the fact that I'm graded 'e' it takes all the pressure off :-)
I don't really like my team much - too rushed not enough prep and a couple of ridiculous picks on there - It's not all won or lost on draft day though ! |
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I was planning to take Bonifacio at pick 160, and thought that was reaching a couple of rounds. Saying that i think i'd make about 15 different picks if i was making my picks again
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A very fair assessment ...although Cabrera's injury ...and particularly Soria's reduces the grade to an E-
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Clearwater thrashers now a B+
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The four people who have voted for my team as the winner of this league clearly have a very different view of its potential than I do. And zeeny for that matter, who thought I had a poor draft.
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I genuinely cant see many weaknesses in your team Fen. Apart from Billingsly (whom i owned and hated last year), I just dont see him returning to any sort of form.
I think you are the team to beat ;) And dont worry bout Z. Have you seen his SP's ![]() |
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Fen
The four people who have voted for my team as the winner of this league clearly have a very different view of its potential than I do. Does this mean you haven't voted for yourself? |
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I have not voted for myself, although I forget who I did vote for.
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They usually say you love your draft at least until the season starts.... I hate mine, roll on the auction...
nice review though |
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my grade is falling faster than lenska after a carter right hook
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Does anyone know why the Veterans League standings have not been updated for the Saturday games and why the real time standings are not working? The Auction League is completely up to date.
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Looks OK here, Fen.
I'm settling nicely to the bottom of the league ![]() |
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I have the same problem Fen. Auction is fine but the Vet hasnt updated. ALthough there isnt much to update right now, my guys may never hit a HR :) .
Is it too early to call them uselss ****s? :) |
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Now updated
![]() I suggest the players strike now and the rest of the season is postponed ![]() |
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Lol!
Your snake team is very good fen. I hate mine. Its almost as though I have let Dave's software draft for me ![]() I do like my Auction team tho, think it could challenge ![]() |
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You two are on double secret probation.
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