What pick surprised you?

chimpat · Post by **chimpat** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 3:09 am

Just curious what pick surprised you either in your draft or another?

Not in my draft, but when I was done I walked around the room and saw that Hanley Ramirez was drafted with the 7th pick in Round 1 in one of the NY leagues. That shocked me.

Quack · Post by **Quack** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 3:15 am

Originally posted by chimpat:

Just curious what pick surprised you either in your draft or another?

Not in my draft, but when I was done I walked around the room and saw that Hanley Ramirez was drafted with the 7th pick in Round 1 in one of the NY leagues. That shocked me. I was shocked that Pedoria went 7.9 in Orlando 3, while the guy I took (Kendrick) lasted almost a full 4 rounds later.

kgrady · Post by **kgrady** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 4:39 am

Originally posted by chimpat:

Just curious what pick surprised you either in your draft or another?

Not in my draft, but when I was done I walked around the room and saw that Hanley Ramirez was drafted with the 7th pick in Round 1 in one of the NY leagues. That shocked me. I had the same reaction when I walked around the NY draft room afterwards. How would you like to be the guy drafting Hanley with the 7th pick? Wow!

Kevin

GoBabyGo · Post by **GoBabyGo** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 4:43 am

I was surprised to see Matt Kemp go in the 5th rd. If he plays daily, and produces nice. But I thought it was 2 rds early.

Cueto I believe was like 9th rd.

Hard Heads · Post by **Hard Heads** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 5:13 am

Originally posted by GoBabyGo:

I was surprised to see Matt Kemp go in the 5th rd. If he plays daily, and produces nice. But I thought it was 2 rds early.

Cueto I believe was like 9th rd. Love Kemp as a Dodger fan, but I saw him go 4th round in a draft. May be a bit early for my taste.

eddiejag · Post by **eddiejag** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 5:50 am

Hamilton a couple weeks ago had a 9th round ADP

HE JUST KEPT CREEPING UP into the 5th and 6th round.Everybody is copying Jules.

Billingsley ,Gallarado, R Hill, were pitchers i like that moved up about 30 to 50 picks according to the ADP'S from a few week's ago.

Pitching really moved up in all most leagues, even the lower pitchers i like just didnt come close to were i was getting them 2 weeks ago

Greinke , Chamberlain, Marcum , just some other guys i couldnt get.I had to pay 15 for Greinke in the auction and would have gone more just because he came up late.

Pitching in the super was even worse , just crazy how pitching was going early.In the first 12 rounds 73 pitchers were taken , in my main in the first 12 rounds 62 pitchers were taken.

sportsbettingman · Post by **sportsbettingman** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 5:52 am

B. Harris in the 18th surprised me.

JohnZ · Post by **JohnZ** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 6:04 am

Originally posted by eddiejag:

Hamilton a couple weeks ago had a 9th round ADP

HE JUST KEPT CREEPING UP into the 5th and 6th round.Everybody is copying Jules.

Billingsley ,Gallarado, R Hill, were pitchers i like that moved up about 30 to 50 picks according to the ADP'S from a few week's ago.

Pitching really moved up in all most leagues, even the lower pitchers i like just didnt come close to were i was getting them 2 weeks ago

Greinke , Chamberlain, Marcum , just some other guys i couldnt get.I had to pay 15 for Greinke in the auction and would have gone more just because he came up late.

Pitching in the super was even worse , just crazy how pitching was going early.In the first 12 rounds 73 pitchers were taken , in my main in the first 12 rounds 62 pitchers were taken. Billy Butler for me

Top Dawg · Post by **Top Dawg** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 6:06 am

I am pretty sure I surprised everyone with Brandon Philips at 1.13 followed by Russel Martin at 2.3 - I will surprise far fewer when I finish 15th in my league....

Pete

King of Queens · Post by **King of Queens** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 6:17 am

Originally posted by eddiejag:

Pitching in the super was even worse , just crazy how pitching was going early.In the first 12 rounds 73 pitchers were taken , in my main in the first 12 rounds 62 pitchers were taken. To further this point, 40 starting pitchers were off the board in the first 10 rounds. That's an astounding number that I have never seen exceeded. Given the circumstances of that draft, I was extremely happy to walk away with Peavy(2), Smoltz(7) and McGowan(10).

JohnZ · Post by **JohnZ** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 6:20 am

Originally posted by King of Queens:

quote:Originally posted by eddiejag:

Pitching in the super was even worse , just crazy how pitching was going early.In the first 12 rounds 73 pitchers were taken , in my main in the first 12 rounds 62 pitchers were taken. To further this point, 40 starting pitchers were off the board in the first 10 rounds. That's an astounding number that I have never seen exceeded. Given the circumstances of that draft, I was extremely happy to walk away with Peavy(2), Smoltz(7) and McGowan(10). [/QUOTE]I got caught.... I took Hafner at 5.6, and should have taken Haren.

King of Queens · Post by **King of Queens** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 6:24 am

Originally posted by UFS:

quote:Originally posted by King of Queens:

quote:Originally posted by eddiejag:

Pitching in the super was even worse , just crazy how pitching was going early.In the first 12 rounds 73 pitchers were taken , in my main in the first 12 rounds 62 pitchers were taken. To further this point, 40 starting pitchers were off the board in the first 10 rounds. That's an astounding number that I have never seen exceeded. Given the circumstances of that draft, I was extremely happy to walk away with Peavy(2), Smoltz(7) and McGowan(10). [/QUOTE]I got caught.... I took Hafner at 5.6, and should have taken Haren. [/QUOTE]Seemed like a bargain at the time, too. I probably would have taken Hafner had you passed.

JohnZ · Post by **JohnZ** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 6:35 am

Originally posted by King of Queens:

quote:Originally posted by UFS:

quote:Originally posted by King of Queens:

quote:Originally posted by eddiejag:

Pitching in the super was even worse , just crazy how pitching was going early.In the first 12 rounds 73 pitchers were taken , in my main in the first 12 rounds 62 pitchers were taken. To further this point, 40 starting pitchers were off the board in the first 10 rounds. That's an astounding number that I have never seen exceeded. Given the circumstances of that draft, I was extremely happy to walk away with Peavy(2), Smoltz(7) and McGowan(10). [/QUOTE]I got caught.... I took Hafner at 5.6, and should have taken Haren. [/QUOTE]Seemed like a bargain at the time, too. I probably would have taken Hafner had you passed. [/QUOTE]12 pitchers went before my next pick in Rd 6, out of 18 picks.

MadCow Sez · Post by **MadCow Sez** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 6:50 am

Jose Reyes 1.8 in Las Vegas 3. Watched him slide on down the table and thought Kelly was gonna crap.

DOUGHBOYS · Post by **DOUGHBOYS** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 6:54 am

Reyes is an Ethel.

rkulaski · Post by **rkulaski** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 7:21 am

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think in one of the Chicago leagues, team 15 picked Russell Martin #16 overall.

In Chicago League 4, the only pick that I remember off the top of my head: Dice K was drafted with the first pick in the 4th round. Early but if you really want him, go for it right? (although I think there was a good shot he still would've been there at the turn of Rd 5-6)

eddiejag · Post by **eddiejag** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 7:29 am

Hafner in round 5 pick 6 is the farest ive seen him go.That is a bargain and you have plenty of good pitchers in round 6 to 10.King i like your McGOWEN pick in this draft the 10th round is good value .

Sack · Post by **Sack** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 7:51 am

Las Vegas League # 1:

Miguel Cabrera slides to the the # 12 spot. Defending Champ Terry Haney knew exactly what to do with the pick. Like he needed the help.

King of Queens · Post by **King of Queens** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 7:53 am

Originally posted by eddiejag:

Hafner in round 5 pick 6 is the farest ive seen him go.That is a bargain and you have plenty of good pitchers in round 6 to 10.King i like your McGOWEN pick in this draft the 10th round is good value . Eddie, did you draft a second baseman in the Super?

JohnZ · Post by **JohnZ** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 8:16 am

Originally posted by King of Queens:

quote:Originally posted by eddiejag:

Hafner in round 5 pick 6 is the farest ive seen him go.That is a bargain and you have plenty of good pitchers in round 6 to 10.King i like your McGOWEN pick in this draft the 10th round is good value . Eddie, did you draft a second baseman in the Super? [/QUOTE]B.Harris

Oaktown · Post by **Oaktown** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 8:22 am

Originally posted by eddiejag:

Hafner in round 5 pick 6 is the farest ive seen him go.That is a bargain and you have plenty of good pitchers in round 6 to 10.King i like your McGOWEN pick in this draft the 10th round is good value . I think he was 5.13 in LV9.

RedRum · Post by **RedRum** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 8:33 am

AROD went 1.1 in my draft.. I hadnt seen him go that high

Greg Ambrosius · Post by **Greg Ambrosius** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 8:57 am

Originally posted by Sack:

Las Vegas League # 1:

Miguel Cabrera slides to the the # 12 spot. Defending Champ Terry Haney knew exactly what to do with the pick. Like he needed the help.

Yeah, the champ came out of the gate strong from the 12 hole. Cabrera, Soriano, Corey Hart, Furcal and Josh Beckett. Looks like he went back to the well with last year's stars: Beckett and Takashi Saito. Is Rich Harden in the 12th round this year's Josh Beckett for him? Only time will tell.

NorCalAtlFan · Post by **NorCalAtlFan** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 9:00 am

Originally posted by Greg Ambrosius:

quote:Originally posted by Sack:

Las Vegas League # 1:

Miguel Cabrera slides to the the # 12 spot. Defending Champ Terry Haney knew exactly what to do with the pick. Like he needed the help.

Yeah, the champ came out of the gate strong from the 12 hole. Cabrera, Soriano, Corey Hart, Furcal and Josh Beckett. Looks like he went back to the well with last year's stars: Beckett and Takashi Saito. Is Rich Harden in the 12th round this year's Josh Beckett for him? Only time will tell. [/QUOTE]Yikes. Helluva start for him. But alas, I'd bet my house Rich Harden doesn't make 175 innings or 20 starts.

Greg Ambrosius · Post by **Greg Ambrosius** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 9:12 am

Originally posted by NorCalAtlFan:

quote:Originally posted by Greg Ambrosius:

quote:Originally posted by Sack:

Las Vegas League # 1:

Miguel Cabrera slides to the the # 12 spot. Defending Champ Terry Haney knew exactly what to do with the pick. Like he needed the help.

Yeah, the champ came out of the gate strong from the 12 hole. Cabrera, Soriano, Corey Hart, Furcal and Josh Beckett. Looks like he went back to the well with last year's stars: Beckett and Takashi Saito. Is Rich Harden in the 12th round this year's Josh Beckett for him? Only time will tell. [/QUOTE]Yikes. Helluva start for him. But alas, I'd bet my house Rich Harden doesn't make 175 innings or 20 starts. [/QUOTE]With the way house values are falling in California, that's not much of a bet. C'mon, put some real value on this Harden bet!!