All Time Draft Thread

Gekko · Post by **Gekko** » Sat Oct 22, 2011 1:19 am

at this point i don't care if hitting or pitching goes, i'd just like some action.

Gekko · Post by **Gekko** » Sat Oct 22, 2011 3:53 am

is this draft still happening? if so, when does the 24 hours expire?

GLG20 · Post by **GLG20** » Sat Oct 22, 2011 4:17 am

I think the draft officially starts today at 10am(Eastern?), so he should have 23 hours from now. At starting today, any owner has 24 hours from the previous owner's posted pick if I'm not mistaken.

Off the MB side-wagering might be one way to pass the time...

DOUGHBOYS · Post by **DOUGHBOYS** » Sat Oct 22, 2011 4:36 am

Over/under for the finish of this draft:

February 1

Gekko · Post by **Gekko** » Sat Oct 22, 2011 4:37 am

Originally posted by DOUGHBOYS:

Over/under for the finish of this draft:

February 1 when it gets to my pick, i'm going to hold out for injury news

Navel Lint · Post by **Navel Lint** » Sat Oct 22, 2011 5:08 am

Originally posted by DOUGHBOYS:

Over/under for the finish of this draft:

February 1 I'm not worried at this point, after all, this is only the first official day of the draft.

I don't even want to think about a THREE Month slow draft

Glenneration X · Post by **Glenneration X** » Sat Oct 22, 2011 5:34 am

Originally posted by CC's Desperados:

quote:Originally posted by Likewhat17:

Someone send out a search party for Glenn.. Something move important came up today...I'm sure he'll check in when he has a chance. [/QUOTE]I truly apologize for the delay everyone as I was as excited going into this draft as anyone involved. However, we lost a family member yesterday after a two day struggle. Outside of a brief conversation with Shawn last night where I advised him of my family's situation and he was able to give me a brief update on the status of the draft, I've really had no opportunity to follow it over the past few days.

I'll look over a couple things now and I promise to announce my pick within the next hour. Sorry again for holding things up.

TOXIC ASSETS · Post by **TOXIC ASSETS** » Sat Oct 22, 2011 5:39 am

Don't worry Mark - plenty of time to figure out that perfect pick....plenty of 1980 Mets left on the board!

Navel Lint · Post by **Navel Lint** » Sat Oct 22, 2011 5:40 am

Originally posted by Glenneration X:

quote:Originally posted by CC's Desperados:

quote:Originally posted by Likewhat17:

Someone send out a search party for Glenn.. Something move important came up today...I'm sure he'll check in when he has a chance. [/QUOTE]I truly apologize for the delay everyone as I was as excited going into this draft as anyone involved. However, we lost a family member yesterday after a two day struggle. Outside of a brief conversation with Shawn last night where I advised him of my family's situation and he was able to give me a brief update on the status of the draft, I've really had no opportunity to follow it over the past few days.

I'll look over a couple things now and I promise to announce my pick within the next hour. Sorry again for holding things up. [/QUOTE]Sorry for your loss.

Take your time, family matters are far more important than this..........

mbendar16 · Post by **mbendar16** » Sat Oct 22, 2011 6:22 am

Glenn,

I had hoped something like this wasn't the reason you missed the boards the last day or so. Sorry for your loss and my symphathies go out to you and your family.

Mark

Suburban Strugglers · Post by **Suburban Strugglers** » Sat Oct 22, 2011 6:41 am

Sorry for your loss Glenn.

I also of course have no issue at all if you need more time to make your pick.

mbendar16 · Post by **mbendar16** » Sat Oct 22, 2011 6:47 am

Agreed. I think we should allow whatever time Glenn needs to make his picks.

Asumijet · Post by **Asumijet** » Sat Oct 22, 2011 6:52 am

Thoughts and prayers with you and your family.

Gekko · Post by **Gekko** » Sat Oct 22, 2011 7:00 am

Originally posted by Glenneration X:

quote:Originally posted by CC's Desperados:

quote:Originally posted by Likewhat17:

Someone send out a search party for Glenn.. Something move important came up today...I'm sure he'll check in when he has a chance. [/QUOTE]I truly apologize for the delay everyone as I was as excited going into this draft as anyone involved. However, we lost a family member yesterday after a two day struggle. Outside of a brief conversation with Shawn last night where I advised him of my family's situation and he was able to give me a brief update on the status of the draft, I've really had no opportunity to follow it over the past few days.

I'll look over a couple things now and I promise to announce my pick within the next hour. Sorry again for holding things up. [/QUOTE]Glenn - I'm sorry to hear that. Thoughts an d prayers are with you and your family. Take as much time as you need.

ToddZ · Post by **ToddZ** » Sat Oct 22, 2011 7:19 am

I'm in no hurry.

Glenn, you have my condolences as well.

Glenneration X · Post by **Glenneration X** » Sat Oct 22, 2011 7:25 am

When I received the 6th pick in the draft, I was concerned. I felt the top 5 players in this draft were in their own tier. Ruth is Ruth, his numbers speak for themselves, and they create an edge in raw numbers over every single offensive player to ever play the game. Hornsby's got the most impressive numbers from any scarce positional player and creates an edge nobody can match from one of those positions. Each of Walsh, Johnson, & Mathewson create edges in so many of the pitching categories that they had to be considered at the top of the draft. Thus these 5 players were easily my top 5 choices in a draft where I had pick number 6. Of course to the credit to those who chose before me, they went 1-5.

I really thought at least one would fall. However, I now find myself in the unenviable position of trying to decide whether to choose a player who will keep me within striking range of those who chose before me or to try to create an edge in an altogether different and previously unconsidered direction. After some thought and consideration here, I've decided that the best course of action is the former. I believe that with the early 1900's considered, the truly ridiculous pitching seasons available from that timeframe can create an edge for some that will have those that don't follow suit chasing those categories for much of the draft.

So my decision came down to 2 pitchers, both Hall of Famers, though with somewhat different resumes. The first is considered one of baseball's all-time greats at any position, the other rarely mentioned in any list of the greatest pitchers let alone players. One has a season many consider one of the greatest pitching seasons of all time, the other has one oddly rarely mentioned. One has many seasons that could be considered an asset for a league such as this and one in particular that stands out, the other has just one, but what a season, especially for one category. Which to choose?

My decision is actually being made as I write this post......and what it will come down to is this. As great a season as the one had, choosing him would leave me with an edge in no categories over those three that chose pitching before me. He would keep me in striking range of all, but in first in none, even after only six players have been chosen in this draft. The other, while leaving me with ground to make up in four of the pitching categories, will give me an edge in one category over all those who chose pitching thus far, a significant edge to work with over all but one of those drafters, and one that will remain over all players in this draft for everyone's first pitcher for that one category. That category....wins. That pitcher.......

Jack Chesbro

1904 New York Yankees

W - 41

ERA - 1.82

WHIP - 0.93

K - 239

S - 0

Inn - 454.2

Glenneration X · Post by **Glenneration X** » Sat Oct 22, 2011 7:27 am

PS.....thank you to everyone for their kind thoughts.

DOUGHBOYS · Post by **DOUGHBOYS** » Sat Oct 22, 2011 8:02 am

I haven't seen that photo, Glenn. Thanks.

It looks like Chesbro is wearing Batman's utility belt.

Gekko · Post by **Gekko** » Sat Oct 22, 2011 8:05 am

wow, i knew alexander was gonna be gone, but i thought with 99% certainty WORST case Chesbro was gonna be there for me. now, i gotta hope one of the few remaining big gun pitchers make it to me

great pick glenn. looks like me moving down to 15 backfired. i thought for sure i'd get a top SP there.

Nevadaman · Post by **Nevadaman** » Sat Oct 22, 2011 8:17 am

Picking upfront is such a massive advantage in this draft that I think future drafts will require 3RR like in Football, if not 3RR & 4RR!!! (I wish I had brought it up for discussion earlier!)

[ October 22, 2011, 02:18 PM: Message edited by: Nevadaman ]

Gekko · Post by **Gekko** » Sat Oct 22, 2011 8:20 am

Originally posted by Nevadaman:

Picking upfront is such a massive advantage in this draft that I think future drafts will require 3RR like in Football, if not 3RR & 4RR!!! (I wish I had brought it up for discussion earlier!) i didn't think there was any crying in baseball?