Draft

On the DL NY#1 · Post by **On the DL NY#1** » Mon Mar 22, 2004 1:47 am

Hey guys,

We were team #9 in NYC #1. Got to say, the draft was a great experience. We tried to hit off the scarce positions first, and actually stuck to the plan. Wood vs. Schilling and Pedro was a tough call, but it's tough to go against all those innings Wood pitches. Jeter in the 2nd was likely a reach, but sometimes that's just what you have to do in these leagues. If there's one thing we lack, it's a major power hitter, but we could have a bunch of 20HR guys to help in that area.

All in all, this seems to be one of those teams you look at and wonder where it came from. Few studs, but a lot of producers and balance across the board.

C- Jason LaRue/Damian Miller

1B-Nick Johnson

2B-Orlando Hudson

3B-Hank Blalock

SS-Derek Jeter

MI-Orlando Cabrera

CI-Aramis Ramirez

OF-Jeromy Burnitz

OF-Juan Encarnacion

OF-Brad Wilkerson

OF-Rondell White

OF-Luis Matos

UT-Josh Phelps

P-Kerry Wood

P-Randy Wolf

P-Kelvim Escobar

P-Kurt Ainsworth

P-Tom Glavine

P-Cliff Lee

P-Eddie Guardado

P-Armando Benitez

P-Shawn Chacon

RES-Matt Lawton

RES-Zack Greinke

RES-Erik DuBose

RES-Doug Waechter

RES-Jeremy Bonderman

RES-Matt Riley

xavier · Post by **xavier** » Mon Mar 22, 2004 2:06 am

funny how gekko clammed up like a little bitch the week before the draft, now that it's over he has resumed his big mouth/talk tough crap. you really are weak dude. it's safe to hide behind your computer now , the drafts over and you don't have to worry about anyone actually seeing you in person short stuff.

On the DL NY#1 · Post by **On the DL NY#1** » Mon Mar 22, 2004 2:33 am

Who is this Gekko dude?

Dominic · Post by **Dominic** » Mon Mar 22, 2004 2:39 am

Had an absolute blast at the Chicago draft (League #2, Pick #8). Met alot of nice folks, and was impressed with the whole shabang. I was pretty blown away by the early calls on catchers, closers, middle infielders, and fast guys. I opted to NOT follow the trend, and ended up with a team with some ugly holes. Most notable holes as follows...

1. Pretty damn slow. Ichiro and Byrd are my fastest.

2. Jose Mesa as my 2nd closer. Ouch.

3. The mighty Carlos Guillen at SS. Yikes.

On a positive note, I like my Outfield and Pitching staff pretty well.

OF - Ichiro, Byrd, Jenkins, L Walker, Everett, Gibbons

Rotation - Hudson, Mulder, Pettite, Milton, B.Myers, Redding.

In summary, I think I am unfortunately pretty average. But.... if M.Rivera goes down and Tom Gordon takes over as closer, and Ichiro steals about 70 bases, and C Guillen wins the triple crown... then I am the man.

Walter Sobczak · Post by **Walter Sobczak** » Mon Mar 22, 2004 2:56 am

Well Chicago L#1 We had Pick 14. After my Partner got 3 sheets to the wind, our bench took a huge dump. That said:

C - Posada, Mauer

1B - Konerko, Overbay

2B - Alomar

SS - J Reyes

3B - Hinske

MI - D. Jimenez

CI - Burroughs

OF - Bonds, Maggs, Burrell, Erstad, Biggio

UT - L. Matos

SP - Colon, Clement, B. Myers, H. Ramirez, Burnett(?)

RP - Dotel, Hoffmann, Kolb, R. Wagner, B. Donelly, B. Wickman

What do you guys think other than we were a bunch of drunks. How do you think the team looks?

nnoy · Post by **nnoy** » Mon Mar 22, 2004 3:49 am

Originally posted by On the DL NY#1:

Who is this Gekko dude? Gekko AKA Geeko was once assumed to be an 8th grader that is not participating in the NFBC. However, it appears there was a Geeko sighting in NYC. In fact, he is an adult; unfortunately he has the mental capacity of an 8th grader. I am struggling with whether it is politically correct to call out someone with his handicap (I assume mental challenge is the pc term). But I guess if he is a big enough boy to flame on the boards then he deserves all that comes his way. Funny thing is I still have not seen any of his player’s listed. He’s great at dishing it out, but wets his pants and cries to his mom if you flame him back.

Gordon Gekko · Post by **Gordon Gekko** » Mon Mar 22, 2004 5:33 am

Originally posted by xavier:

funny how gekko clammed up like a little bitch the week before the draft, now that it's over he has resumed his big mouth/talk tough crap. Exactly. It's a lot more fun that way.

Originally posted by xavier:

you really are weak dude. Thanks DUDE :rolleyes:

:rolleyes:

Originally posted by xavier:

it's safe to hide behind your computer now , the drafts over and you don't have to worry about anyone actually seeing you in person short stuff. Exactly. It's a lot more fun that way.

[ March 22, 2004, 11:44 AM: Message edited by: Gordon Gekko ]

jeffgoeke · Post by **jeffgoeke** » Mon Mar 22, 2004 5:34 am

Originally posted by msamuels:

The draft was a blast. Really enjoyed it from start until finish. Here is how it went down in NY--League 4 in the first 2 rounds:

Round 1

Arod

Soriano

Pujols

Beltran

Helton

Guerrero

Boone

Prior--My pick

Tejada

P. Martinez

Sheffield

Bonds

Garciaparra

Ramirez

Schilling

Round 2

Delgado

Wood

Giambi

Renteria

Ichiro

Jeter

Ordonez

Chavez--my second pick

Gagne

Halladay

Kent

Thome

Sexson

Randy Johnson

Sosa

Gordon Gekko · Post by **Gordon Gekko** » Mon Mar 22, 2004 5:37 am

Originally posted by nnoy:

quote:Originally posted by On the DL NY#1:

Who is this Gekko dude? Gekko AKA Geeko was once assumed to be an 8th grader that is not participating in the NFBC. However, it appears there was a Geeko sighting in NYC. In fact, he is an adult; unfortunately he has the mental capacity of an 8th grader. I am struggling with whether it is politically correct to call out someone with his handicap (I assume mental challenge is the pc term). But I guess if he is a big enough boy to flame on the boards then he deserves all that comes his way. Funny thing is I still have not seen any of his player’s listed. He’s great at dishing it out, but wets his pants and cries to his mom if you flame him back. [/QUOTE]I guess you're taking out your draft day anger on me. I'm not sure why? I simply called out some of your misses (and you even acknowledged some of them). You are the one who posted your line-up on the message board. Did you only want people to post if they had something good to say? Maybe your ego needs it?

On the DL NY#1 · Post by **On the DL NY#1** » Mon Mar 22, 2004 5:38 am

Gekko,

What does your team look like heading into Opening Day?

Gordon Gekko · Post by **Gordon Gekko** » Mon Mar 22, 2004 5:40 am

Originally posted by On the DL NY#1:

Gekko,

What does your team look like heading into Opening Day? I haven't seen many other teams, but I'd put it in the top 20% right off the bat. We got the players we wanted, so we're happy. I'll know more when I see all the other teams. Thanks for your question.

[ March 22, 2004, 11:41 AM: Message edited by: Gordon Gekko ]

jeffgoeke · Post by **jeffgoeke** » Mon Mar 22, 2004 5:42 am

sorry screwed up the response to this before...was also in NY4 draft and thought it was an excellent time. I and my co-manager Scott were at the end by the door with 15th pick so we got 2 picks at a time each go-around(Schilling, Delgado and then Oswalt, Garrett Anderson with picks 45-46) We like our team a lot with the exception of steals category. Along with two above, pitching also includes Webb, Harden, Kris Benson, Glavine, Hampton. The first four are studs. Benson, Glavine, Hampton-we'll see. Couldn't believe Manny fell to 14 and Boone went so soon but hey to each his own. Good luck to all. Jeff Goeke

The draft was a blast. Really enjoyed it from start until finish. Here is how it went down in NY--League 4 in the first 2 rounds:

Round 1

Arod

Soriano

Pujols

Beltran

Helton

Guerrero

Boone

Prior--My pick

Tejada

P. Martinez

Sheffield

Bonds

Garciaparra

Ramirez

Schilling

Round 2

Delgado

Wood

Giambi

Renteria

Ichiro

Jeter

Ordonez

Chavez--my second pick

Gagne

Halladay

Kent

Thome

Sexson

Randy Johnson

Sosa [/QUOTE] [/QB][/QUOTE]

jeffgoeke · Post by **jeffgoeke** » Mon Mar 22, 2004 5:48 am

Would love to see more feedback from NY League 4-we were team 15 at the end by the door. Again, great time-the minute time limit separates the men from the girls I think. You had to be prepared. Good luck to all especially our partners at the end of the line team 14. Wanted to know if teams with just 1 owner struggled at all. With 2 guys, we felt like we were hummin' along tracking all that was going on. Our best picks-I thought Harden would be gone when we got 'em. Benson's upside is high and we got em late. Worst pick-2d catcher Matheny-waited too long perhaps for Hammock for example but at least we know Matheny is StL's fill timer. Later, Jeff

On the DL NY#1 · Post by **On the DL NY#1** » Mon Mar 22, 2004 5:58 am

Gekko,

I don't care if your team is in the top 20% in your mind. Whom did you draft? I'm more interested in YOUR roster, not your OPINION.

From what I've been reading, however, I shouldn't expect to get a rundown of your draft Saturday.

Ace Rothstein · Post by **Ace Rothstein** » Mon Mar 22, 2004 6:12 am

We were in league 4 pk 4 in NYC . . . looks like we should have gone to the windy city . . .heres our team, let us know what you think . . .

C;posada

C;K.cash

1;Thome

2;Pokey

3;ensberg

SS;A.Berroa

CI;Nicky Johnson

MI;Royce clayton

OF;beltran

v.wells

burnitz

mondesi

Bigbie

util;Vinny Castilla

Pitchers;Pettitte,Zambrano,maddux,Pineiro,leiter,lohse, AJ burnett -Closers/middleR;joe nathan, Rocky Biddle, Chad cordero, tom gordan, Juan acevedo . . .when mesa decides to drink . . . we also picked up minor leaguers Upton and weeks

We beleive that Sp's are so erratic we didnt pick are first guy until the 5-6 round . . .we are weak at closern no doubt . . . let us know what you huys think, we intereted in your opinion . . .I feel we have a very balanced team, with advantage's in the hitters department, by the way we love chicago's league's #4 team (i think). . .the guy that got Giambi in the 24th round

Walter Sobczak · Post by **Walter Sobczak** » Mon Mar 22, 2004 6:29 am

Ace - Why draft in Chi-Town? You have some off the hook players! How do you get Beltran, Thome, Posada, and V. Wells on the same team? To get Ensburg and Berroa is ALSO nice!

I wish we had that. My team is at the bottom area of page 4.

Quahogs · Post by **Quahogs** » Mon Mar 22, 2004 6:41 am

>>We beleive that Sp's are so erratic we didnt pick are first guy until the 5-6 round . . .we are weak at closern no doubt . . . let us know what you huys think, we intereted in your opinion . . .I feel we have a very balanced team<<

The Toronto guys ! I was next to you with #5 in NY #4. Yeah you guys ended up with a nice balanced team. I really liked where you got bigbie.

My top 5 were Helton-Kent-Rolen-Crawford-Beckett... then I spent the rest of the draft chasing and reaching and convincing my partner we did well and that a 50% stake would be wise !

Big Fish · Post by **Big Fish** » Mon Mar 22, 2004 6:45 am

Ace...that is the best team I have seen assembled to date. I mean, you still have a couple of quality pitchers with that offense. You are in the running for sure I believe.

Good luck.

Goggles Pisano · Post by **Goggles Pisano** » Mon Mar 22, 2004 7:02 am

Hi Everybody

I was the 13th Pick in NY league 3. I think I'm the first guy from this league to post their roster as of yet. I like my team and it was impossible to get a top 4 starter in my draft because Prior, Pedro, Schlling, Wood were all drafted before it even got to pick 13!! Tell me what you think. I'll give you a list by position rather than the order I drafted in because I don't totally remember.

c= Piazza, Miller (note I have Castro on the bench)

1b= Palmeiro

2nd= Luis Castillo

ss= Jose Valentin

3b= Corey Koskie

OF= Bonds, Magglio, Luis Gonzalez, Dye,

Brian Jordan

1/3= Shea Hillenbrand

ss/2n= Marlon Anderson

Util= Edgar Martinez

Starters= Colon, Miller, Ortiz, Willis, Redding,

Ishii

Closers= Smoltz, Hoffman

Bench= Biddle, Ramon Castro, Randall Simon,

Ken Harvey, Alex Gonzalez(cubs),

Farnsworth

Piggy · Post by **Piggy** » Mon Mar 22, 2004 7:35 am

Hatz off to Brady Tinker...He did an outstanding job as auctioneer for the Vegas AL auction and then in League #1 of the draft...Kruk would have been proud, except for the Golfing/5 Iron joke...

Nevadaman · Post by **Nevadaman** » Mon Mar 22, 2004 7:48 am

I couldn't agree more. Brady really helped make the draft an enjoyable first class event!

BONGIZMO · Post by **BONGIZMO** » Mon Mar 22, 2004 7:53 am

I just finished giving him props on our LV 1 board, made the event that much better...

mastering the flow · Post by **mastering the flow** » Mon Mar 22, 2004 7:55 am

ATTN: NNOY

It is funny that you think your team is so good and that there are so many bad teams in your league. Team #2 (and ours team #14) are better. Nice catchers you have on your squad, i'm sure that they will be carrying you as much as A.Sanchez and Chacon will. Feel free to critique my team (#13) as much as you want, because i'm sure (judging by your great physical appearance) you wouldn't have told it to me in person on saturday. good luck in the cellar and thanks for the $1250 donation corky.

Nevadaman · Post by **Nevadaman** » Mon Mar 22, 2004 8:04 am

By the way, here's my roster from LV league #1, pick 5:

C-R. Hernandez

C-C. Wilson

1B-Helton

2B-M. Giles

3B-Blalock

SS-Lugo

MI-M. Anderson

CI-Olerud

OF-R. Sanders

OF-Encarnacion

OF-Edmonds

OF-Mondesi

OF-Finley

Util-Figgins (My worst pick, but needed steals at the end)

P-K. Wood

P-Nomo

P-Carlos Zambrano

P-M. Redman

P-Ponson

P-Lilly

P-Seo (AJ Burnett and Jose Acevedo on bench)

P-Eric Gagne, Damaso Marte. (Rod Beck on bench)

I'm pretty happy with this team, although I took a chance on whether Marte would get enough saves.

mastering the flow · Post by **mastering the flow** » Mon Mar 22, 2004 8:08 am

correction to the last post. i am team #14.