MLB Contract League

CC's Desperados · Post by **CC's Desperados** » Sat Jan 15, 2011 1:49 am

Originally posted by Tampa Munchers:

Could A-Rod make it to the FA Pool? He won't. He's too good of a player. Someone will pull the trigger. The high priced players with baggage have a shot of making it there.

751542 · Post by **751542** » Sat Jan 15, 2011 2:34 am

i will admit i have NO predetermined mindset for this draft. i, of course, have my draft boards with all the players values. i will let the draft dictate my picks...honestly...maybe

Glenneration X · Post by **Glenneration X** » Sat Jan 15, 2011 3:45 am

Originally posted by RoundTrippers:

i will admit i have NO predetermined mindset for this draft. i, of course, have my draft boards with all the players values. i will let the draft dictate my picks...honestly...maybe

Rick, glad to know that I'm not alone there.

From the 7-hole, a lot is dependent upon the draft directions of those in front of me in the 1st round & what's left me by the run of sharks Bill mentioned on the way back, and there's little way to determine who will be left.

Unlike a straight snake draft or an auction, this format lends to players being valued completely differently from team to team dependent upon how each decides to "budget" his squad. Because of that, until this draft is well underway, there's no way to determine how each spot will built. Is an A-Rod off-limits to certain teams because of the cost, is a Pujols or Halladay even?

The format surely leads to a lot of uncertainty, but a ton of anticipation as well. I'll admit, I'm really looking forward to this. Should be a blast!

Glenn

751542 · Post by **751542** » Sat Jan 15, 2011 3:59 am

to me, this draft is like the movie "inception" this draft, has another level. if the regular drafts arent hard enough this will goes even deeper. i love it and i am glad we are doing it early so i will be able to clear my head before the next series of drafts start. should be a hoot!! like i stated earlier, we all are curious to see eachothers direction to help us make up our own mind...wow....i am getting flustered just typing it.

Tampa Munchers · Post by **Tampa Munchers** » Sat Jan 15, 2011 4:38 am

I have the 2 spot and have a list of 8 guys im considering......hmmmmm??

76erfan · Post by **76erfan** » Sat Jan 15, 2011 5:24 am

take a big dollar guy tampa..so we can get a steal at 3

Thunder · Post by **Thunder** » Sat Jan 15, 2011 6:20 am

Originally posted by Tampa Munchers:

I have the 2 spot and have a list of 8 guys im considering......hmmmmm?? I must say there's no doubt who I'd take at #1, but after that, I have to agree with Tampa, at #2 it could be any of 4-5 for me... :rolleyes:

Won't this be an interesting ADP for people not knowing the concept.

[ January 15, 2011, 12:21 PM: Message edited by: Kentucky Reign ]

headhunters · Post by **headhunters** » Sat Jan 15, 2011 8:03 am

one of the real issues- and no way of knowing- is what back end we use for free agents. cbs, espn and stats (nfbc) are all different as to how you can bid

headhunters · Post by **headhunters** » Sat Jan 15, 2011 8:04 am

and yes- i think a rod is there at pick 11. maybe twice

Thunder · Post by **Thunder** » Sat Jan 15, 2011 8:07 am

Originally posted by headhunters:

and yes- i think a rod is there at pick 11. maybe twice As I am the holder of Pick 11, unless someone takes ARod before it gets to me, I can guarantee he will be there at Pick 12...

[ January 15, 2011, 02:09 PM: Message edited by: Kentucky Reign ]

headhunters · Post by **headhunters** » Sat Jan 15, 2011 9:06 am

hey- you asked about arod awhile ago. maybe page 8.

Thunder · Post by **Thunder** » Sat Jan 15, 2011 9:10 am

Originally posted by headhunters:

hey- you asked about arod awhile ago. maybe page 8. Page 9, and I sure did...

I have 3.2 "Benjamins" telling me to pass...

[ January 15, 2011, 03:21 PM: Message edited by: Kentucky Reign ]

Glenneration X · Post by **Glenneration X** » Sat Jan 15, 2011 9:14 am

Originally posted by Kentucky Reign:

quote:Originally posted by headhunters:

and yes- i think a rod is there at pick 11. maybe twice As I am the holder of Pick 11, unless someone takes ARod before it gets to me, I can guarantee he will be there at Pick 12... [/QUOTE]Since I'd probably pass on ARod at the 7-hole of a straight draft, there's slim to no chance of him not making it to the 8-spot.....unless of course someone in the 1 thourgh 6 holes decides to make a bold statement by grabbing him.

Glenn

KJ Duke · Post by **KJ Duke** » Sat Jan 15, 2011 9:50 am

Originally posted by Glenneration X:

quote:Originally posted by Kentucky Reign:

quote:Originally posted by headhunters:

and yes- i think a rod is there at pick 11. maybe twice As I am the holder of Pick 11, unless someone takes ARod before it gets to me, I can guarantee he will be there at Pick 12... [/QUOTE]Since I'd probably pass on ARod at the 7-hole of a straight draft, there's slim to no chance of him not making it to the 8-spot.....unless of course someone in the 1 thourgh 6 holes decides to make a bold statement by grabbing him.

Glenn [/QUOTE]If I recall he went 2nd round and 3rd round back in '09 ... the temptation rises with each player that won't produce what he should.

Likewhat17 · Post by **Likewhat17** » Sat Jan 15, 2011 10:17 am

I'm very hopeful that my top target makes it to me at 6, should be interesting though

KJ Duke · Post by **KJ Duke** » Sat Jan 15, 2011 10:21 am

Originally posted by Likewhat17:

I'm very hopeful that my top target makes it to me at 6, should be interesting though A top 5 or so pick is a nice place to be, I'm not too excited about my #9 in this format.

Thunder · Post by **Thunder** » Sat Jan 15, 2011 10:28 am

Originally posted by KJ Duke:

quote:Originally posted by Likewhat17:

I'm very hopeful that my top target makes it to me at 6, should be interesting though A top 5 or so pick is a nice place to be, I'm not too excited about my #9 in this format.

[/QUOTE]Agree KJ, as I've looked it over, I think if your in the top 5-6, you could be in the "catbird seat"...this could be a solid case for 3RR.

[ January 15, 2011, 04:29 PM: Message edited by: Kentucky Reign ]

KJ Duke · Post by **KJ Duke** » Sat Jan 15, 2011 10:34 am

Originally posted by Kentucky Reign:

quote:Originally posted by KJ Duke:

quote:Originally posted by Likewhat17:

I'm very hopeful that my top target makes it to me at 6, should be interesting though A top 5 or so pick is a nice place to be, I'm not too excited about my #9 in this format.

[/QUOTE]Agree KJ, as I've looked it over, I think if your in the top 5-6, you could be in the "catbird seat"...this could be a solid case for 3RR. [/QUOTE]Let's look at how the first 4 rounds play out. If it looks lopsided maybe we'll do faab bidding next season.

Thunder · Post by **Thunder** » Sat Jan 15, 2011 10:39 am

I'm sure it will work out OK. You've had a couple of these in the past. If it was that obvious, you or another participant would have brought it up for discussion.

Cobb · Post by **Cobb** » Sat Jan 15, 2011 2:07 pm

I don't know if an early pick in this league is that much different than an early pick in a standard draft...everything in this league depends on personal budget. I guess you can get a steal if you're in the 1st few picks, but if your budget is more than others you have an advantage.

It's going to be very interesting. I love the concept and can't wait to see how the draft plays out.

I'm on the clock, if I had a very tight budget, I'd have a tough choice...

KJ Duke · Post by **KJ Duke** » Sat Jan 15, 2011 2:19 pm

Originally posted by Cobb:

I don't know if an early pick in this league is that much different than an early pick in a standard draft...everything in this league depends on personal budget. I guess you can get a steal if you're in the 1st few picks, but if your budget is more than others you have an advantage.

It's going to be very interesting. I love the concept and can't wait to see how the draft plays out.

I'm on the clock, if I had a very tight budget, I'd have a tough choice... All those ifs makes it sound like Albert Pujols is still going number one.

Thunder · Post by **Thunder** » Sat Jan 15, 2011 2:20 pm

Originally posted by Cobb:

I don't know if an early pick in this league is that much different than an early pick in a standard draft...everything in this league depends on personal budget. I guess you can get a steal if you're in the 1st few picks, but if your budget is more than others you have an advantage.

It's going to be very interesting. I love the concept and can't wait to see how the draft plays out.

I'm on the clock, if I had a very tight budget, I'd have a tough choice... Cobb, tight budget or not, I think you'll make the right decision...

Thunder · Post by **Thunder** » Sat Jan 15, 2011 2:23 pm

and BTW, I think an early pick in this league makes a "HUGE" difference...JMO...of course, we still have to finish the draft, but it's possible to get off to a good start with an early pick.

Cobb · Post by **Cobb** » Sat Jan 15, 2011 2:29 pm

Originally posted by Kentucky Reign:

and BTW, I think an early pick in this league makes a "HUGE" difference...JMO...of course, we still have to finish the draft, but it's possible to get off to a good start with an early pick. That's true, but you get a good start with an early pick in all leagues, no? I won my main event league with the 10th pick last year...either way, there's plenty of time to screw a draft up from any position. I definately think the bigger budgets have more advantage than your draft slot, JMO.

Good luck to all, should be fun.

Tampa Munchers · Post by **Tampa Munchers** » Sat Jan 15, 2011 2:30 pm

Are trades allowed? If so, can draft picks be traded?

The 2 pick is on the blocks if trading is allowed.