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Let's kick off our first chat of the 2006 NFBC season. As always, I'm here to talk about whatever's on your mind -- from the upcoming baseball season to the NFBC, why Ron Artest is such a loon or the dress Scarlett Johansson wore to the Golden Globes recently.
So bring your questions and let's have some fun today.
So bring your questions and let's have some fun today.
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Tom, list YOUR top 15 picks in order.
Also what is YOUR preference in kentucky style?
Also what is YOUR preference in kentucky style?
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If I was choosing KDS I'd probably list 1-7 or so in that order. My preference generally is to be in the middle of each round of a fantasy draft; that way you don't miss out on a run of a position you're targeting. Generally speaking.
As far as my Top 15, at this point I'd go:
1. ALEX RODRIGUEZ, 3B, NYY
2. ALBERT PUJOLS, 1B, ST. LOUIS
3. VLADIMIR GUERRERO, OF, LAA
4. MARK TEIXEIRA, 1B, TEXAS
5. JOHAN SANTANA, SP, MINNESOTA
6. CARL CRAWFORD, OF, TAMPA BAY
7. DERREK LEE, 1B, CUBS
8. MANNY RAMIREZ, OF, BOSTON
9. MIGUEL CABRERA, OF/3B, FLORIDA
10. MIGUEL TEJADA, SS, BALTIMORE
11. BOBBY ABREU, OF, PHILADELPHIA
12. DAVID ORTIZ, DH, BOSTON
13. DAVID WRIGHT, 3B, METS
14. JIMMY ROLLINS, SS, PHILADELPHIA
15. ALFONSO SORIANO, 2B, WASHINGTON
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As far as my Top 15, at this point I'd go:
1. ALEX RODRIGUEZ, 3B, NYY
2. ALBERT PUJOLS, 1B, ST. LOUIS
3. VLADIMIR GUERRERO, OF, LAA
4. MARK TEIXEIRA, 1B, TEXAS
5. JOHAN SANTANA, SP, MINNESOTA
6. CARL CRAWFORD, OF, TAMPA BAY
7. DERREK LEE, 1B, CUBS
8. MANNY RAMIREZ, OF, BOSTON
9. MIGUEL CABRERA, OF/3B, FLORIDA
10. MIGUEL TEJADA, SS, BALTIMORE
11. BOBBY ABREU, OF, PHILADELPHIA
12. DAVID ORTIZ, DH, BOSTON
13. DAVID WRIGHT, 3B, METS
14. JIMMY ROLLINS, SS, PHILADELPHIA
15. ALFONSO SORIANO, 2B, WASHINGTON
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Quahogs was wondering this on the NFFC boards of all places....who will be the closer for the D-rays. I am guessing Orvella would be closing with Colome as the setup man. But with this franchise down here, it is hard to tell.
Any thoughts? Also, do you think Rocco will perform well this season or not?
Any thoughts? Also, do you think Rocco will perform well this season or not?
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Originally posted by GOD Loves You:
Quahogs was wondering this on the NFFC boards of all places....who will be the closer for the D-rays. I am guessing Orvella would be closing with Colome as the setup man. But with this franchise down here, it is hard to tell.Right now it looks like Orvella will get the first chance to win the job. If he falters it could end up being a closer by committee situation although Mori could be the second choice.
Any thoughts? Also, do you think Rocco will perform well this season or not? He's risky especially since one of his big assets is his speed. But the early signs have been positive that I've seen and if he has a strong spring I definitely think he'll be someone to consider. Right now I'd view him as an upside play late in a draft.
[ January 25, 2006, 01:06 PM: Message edited by: Tom Kessenich ]
Quahogs was wondering this on the NFFC boards of all places....who will be the closer for the D-rays. I am guessing Orvella would be closing with Colome as the setup man. But with this franchise down here, it is hard to tell.Right now it looks like Orvella will get the first chance to win the job. If he falters it could end up being a closer by committee situation although Mori could be the second choice.
Any thoughts? Also, do you think Rocco will perform well this season or not? He's risky especially since one of his big assets is his speed. But the early signs have been positive that I've seen and if he has a strong spring I definitely think he'll be someone to consider. Right now I'd view him as an upside play late in a draft.
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The D-rays sure believe in him....They extended his contract to pay him him basically the same as CC, which infuriated Crawford. Don't you think Crawford is worth a little more than the 27-34 million he is set to make??
What is your take on the young Brewer players??...Hardy, Fielder, Weeks, etc....
What is your take on the young Brewer players??...Hardy, Fielder, Weeks, etc....
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What kind of year will Thome have?
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Crawford's pretty damn good and I would rather keep him happy than Baldelli.
Brewers' youngsters have huge upside. How much of that will be realized this season is the question. I think Fielder has a real chance to be productive; Weeks could be a 20-20 guy at some point but he needs better plate discipline. Hardy's a huge question mark. If we see the Hardy of the second half of last year the Brewers will have a pretty potent lineup since he'll be hitting at the backend in all probability. But if he's as weak as he was in the first half that could open the door for Billy Hall to get a lot of PT (assumming he's not traded).
Brewers' youngsters have huge upside. How much of that will be realized this season is the question. I think Fielder has a real chance to be productive; Weeks could be a 20-20 guy at some point but he needs better plate discipline. Hardy's a huge question mark. If we see the Hardy of the second half of last year the Brewers will have a pretty potent lineup since he'll be hitting at the backend in all probability. But if he's as weak as he was in the first half that could open the door for Billy Hall to get a lot of PT (assumming he's not traded).
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Originally posted by agd:
What kind of year will Thome have? I imagine him returning to form, but what do I know
What kind of year will Thome have? I imagine him returning to form, but what do I know

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I think Thome bounces back with a big year. He'll be healthy; he's in a good lineup and I think playing DH will help him quite a bit. I like Thome a lot as a bounceback candidate.
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How about the other half of the Thome trade...Rowand..any thoughts..better stats or worse, or same?
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I think Rowand's stats will be about the same. I'd expect 15 HRs and SBs at least and maybe he makes a run at 20 SBs.
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Any breakout candidates or deep sleepers you care mentioning? Who is the one guy you are tageting in your drafts??...Don't worry, we won't tell 

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How much manual effort was required for the KDS in the Magazine league? You getting ready for the 22 or so main event KDS's?
I decided to post my KDS preferences for that draft - almost felt like it started a minor firestorm.
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I decided to post my KDS preferences for that draft - almost felt like it started a minor firestorm.
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For mixed drafts, here are some of the guys I think have nice sleeper potential this season:
Chris Shelton
J.J. Hardy
Ryan Zimmerman
Dallas McPherson
Kenji Johijima
Jeff Francoeur
Zach Duke
Aaron Harang
Chris Young
Travis Bowyer
Chris Shelton
J.J. Hardy
Ryan Zimmerman
Dallas McPherson
Kenji Johijima
Jeff Francoeur
Zach Duke
Aaron Harang
Chris Young
Travis Bowyer
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For NFBC II Mag League - when will we have access to Mock Central? Would like to be able to rank today.
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Originally posted by viper:
How much manual effort was required for the KDS in the Magazine league? You getting ready for the 22 or so main event KDS's?
We'll be ready. Count on it.
Greg did most of the work for the Magazine League but he said it was a pretty smooth process and we're talking to STATS to see if we can simplify the process even more. Our estimates at this time have it taking around 4-5 hours to get all of the league draft spots set for the main event.
How much manual effort was required for the KDS in the Magazine league? You getting ready for the 22 or so main event KDS's?
We'll be ready. Count on it.
Greg did most of the work for the Magazine League but he said it was a pretty smooth process and we're talking to STATS to see if we can simplify the process even more. Our estimates at this time have it taking around 4-5 hours to get all of the league draft spots set for the main event.
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Originally posted by Dak:
For NFBC II Mag League - when will we have access to Mock Central? Would like to be able to rank today. I was under the impression Jason from Mock Draft Central had sent out an e-mail to everyone already. If that's not the case it should happen later today at the latest. We definitely want to give everyone plenty of time to check out the site and be comfortable with it.
For NFBC II Mag League - when will we have access to Mock Central? Would like to be able to rank today. I was under the impression Jason from Mock Draft Central had sent out an e-mail to everyone already. If that's not the case it should happen later today at the latest. We definitely want to give everyone plenty of time to check out the site and be comfortable with it.
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With the pros and cons of draft positions a hot topic - what position and why for you?
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Dallas was quite the letdown last year. I am curious to see how he does perform this year. I love getting those "somewhat unknown" guys who explode and that is what I expected from him last year.
Same with Nick Swisher last year...he had his moments but was a major letdown in my eyes. What is comical about Swisher is I drafted him in almost every league I played in. I went to Ohio in May for my bro's graduation and my dad was talking about Swisher....He is from their community and is a member of the church my dad is involved in...Thought it was funny to draft somebody from close to home and not even know it!
Same with Nick Swisher last year...he had his moments but was a major letdown in my eyes. What is comical about Swisher is I drafted him in almost every league I played in. I went to Ohio in May for my bro's graduation and my dad was talking about Swisher....He is from their community and is a member of the church my dad is involved in...Thought it was funny to draft somebody from close to home and not even know it!
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Viper! Has Jason contacted you as of yet, concerning Mag draft?
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Dak, I'm a firm believer it's not where you draft but who you draft. But if I absolutely positively had to pick a draft position most years I would prefer to be in the middle. That can change from year to year (my thinking would likely be different for football next season for example), but generally speaking I would prefer to be in the middle of the round.
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All's quiet on the Wisconsin front! Did my NDSU Bison take that much wind out of ya'
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nothing from mockdraftcentral yet.
I bowl tonight and work tomorrow during the day. I hope to have some time to set lists at least through the top 100 or so. May not have time now. Also want to make sure I can get in and things work. Going for 4th straight 700 tonight in my bowling league.
I bowl tonight and work tomorrow during the day. I hope to have some time to set lists at least through the top 100 or so. May not have time now. Also want to make sure I can get in and things work. Going for 4th straight 700 tonight in my bowling league.
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I have no comment on that game. 

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