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Had my final practice draft in anticipation of my very first ever NFBC satellite. Drafyed out of the 2 hole which is where I'll be drafting tonight. Please let me know where I reached, what I did right (if anything) and how this team would compete. I know my closers are weak but couldn't get in on the run. Thanks!



C Josh Bard SD R16 P14

C Johnny Estrada MIL R17 P2

1B Justin Morneau MIN R2 P14

1B Kevin Youkilis BOS R15 P2

SS Bill Hall MIL R4 P14

SS Felipe Lopez WAS R5 P2

SS Kazuo Matsui NYM R20 P14

3B Aramis Ramirez CHC R3 P2

OF Alfonso Soriano CHC R1 P2

OF Rocco Baldelli TB R7 P2

OF Brad Hawpe COL R11 P2

OF Jacque Jones CHC R13 P2

OF Luke Scott HOU R14 P14

OF Emil Brown KC R18 P14

P Aaron Harang CIN R6 P14

P Jered Weaver ANA R8 P14

P Justin Verlander DET R9 P2

P Todd Jones DET R10 P14

P Joe Borowski CLE R12 P14

P Taylor Tankersley FLA R19 P2

P Clay Hensley SD R21 P2

P Jaret Wright BAL R22 P14

P Jake Westbrook CLE R23 P2

It looks like you did a very nice job of building a solid and balanced offense.



Your pitching would appear to be a complete hit or miss proposition across the board. Some of your pitchers are considered on the rise, but a very legit argument could be made against wanting anything to do with every arm on that staff.

Originally posted by RODGER:

It looks like you did a very nice job of building a solid and balanced offense.



Your pitching would appear to be a complete hit or miss proposition across the board. Some of your pitchers are considered on the rise, but a very legit argument could be made against wanting anything to do with every arm on that staff. Well said I concur-

Yea, I agree with the arms. Although I'm not that dead set against them but I could be biased as I picked them. The hardest thing for me in the #2 slot is what to do with the third round. Would you continue to draft bats or pick up an arm, realizing that by the time it gets back to you in the 4th round, the top arms will be gone? I'm a guy that hates to draft anything but bats usually in the first 4-5 rounds but do I need to readjust that with a 15 team league?

Originally posted by bucks66:

Had my final practice draft in anticipation of my very first ever NFBC satellite. Mr. Skoal Bandits, which satellite are you in tonight?? You already know my thoughts on this team, I gave them to you during the mock.

That depends.....which one are you in? I'm in the $100 WTA draft. As a newbie, I don't trust myself with a big money draft just yet. If I prove to myself that I can do this amongst some of the best players around, I'll probably go to one of the big dances next year. But this year is a learning year for me.



[ February 28, 2007, 09:33 AM: Message edited by: bucks66 ]

Originally posted by GOD Loves You:

quote:Originally posted by bucks66:

Had my final practice draft in anticipation of my very first ever NFBC satellite. Mr. Skoal Bandits, which satellite are you in tonight?? You already know my thoughts on this team, I gave them to you during the mock. [/QUOTE]If God loves me, then I gotta figure that each one of those pitchers will be healthy and dominate this year . However, how about some help on strategy with the 3rd round pick? That has to be the hardest spot for me in the entire draft. I usually see either Aramis or the Rockies 3B sitting there and they look too good to pass up. Of course, I didn't draft exactly like I will tonight (why give away all secrets?) but it is that 3rd round that torments a newbie like myself.

Originally posted by bucks66:

how about some help on strategy with the 3rd round pick? By starting with Soriano at 1.02, you're in a great position because you don't need to target one of the pure speed demons.



You might not want to consider Morneau a no-brainer with your 2nd or 3rd... he's only had the one big year.



You get better track records there from:

--Aramis Ramirez

--Paul Konerko

--Derrek Lee

--Michael Young



If SPs other than Santana go earlier than expected, maybe one of these falls to you:

--Jason Bay

--Manny Ramirez

--Miguel Tejada



If you're picking at 2.14 and Santana is the only SP off the board, you might want to select your favorite choice from:

--Chris Carpenter

--Roy Oswalt

--Carlos Zambrano

--Roy Halladay

--Jake Peavy



If any of those SPs are special to you, they're worth grabbing... all of those guys will be gone by 4.14 so it's your last shot to grab an ace.

Thanks Rodger. In a 10 team league, the picking is easier, no doubt. I like your strategy. I hate picking an arm in the third round (too much experience in a 10 team league I guess) but I hate the thought more of not having at least one sure-fire arm on the staff, if there is such a thing as a sure-fire arm.

bucks66





3rd round is tough but remember that Pitchers can disappoint and make or break your season...



It's all about how much you like to gamble. For instance, you say "As a newbie, I don't trust myself with a big money draft just yet. If I prove to myself that I can do this amongst some of the best players around, I'll probably go to one of the big dances next year." Doesn't that answer your question, you like to play it safe...



Nothing compares to the Main and it's a huge mistake to compare a $100 satellite with it. There's only a few spots left so you need to make your move now and get in on the real competition...

Originally posted by bucks66:

quote:Originally posted by GOD Loves You:

quote:Originally posted by bucks66:

Had my final practice draft in anticipation of my very first ever NFBC satellite. Mr. Skoal Bandits, which satellite are you in tonight?? You already know my thoughts on this team, I gave them to you during the mock. [/QUOTE]If God loves me, then I gotta figure that each one of those pitchers will be healthy and dominate this year . However, how about some help on strategy with the 3rd round pick? That has to be the hardest spot for me in the entire draft. I usually see either Aramis or the Rockies 3B sitting there and they look too good to pass up. Of course, I didn't draft exactly like I will tonight (why give away all secrets?) but it is that 3rd round that torments a newbie like myself. [/QUOTE]I love Atkins this season; age, ballpark, lineup, all leads me to believe he can improve on last years numbers. I've actually been contemplating taking him in the 2nd round, pick 24 overall.

Originally posted by GOD Loves You:

quote:Originally posted by bucks66:

quote:Originally posted by GOD Loves You:

quote:Originally posted by bucks66:

Had my final practice draft in anticipation of my very first ever NFBC satellite. Mr. Skoal Bandits, which satellite are you in tonight?? You already know my thoughts on this team, I gave them to you during the mock. [/QUOTE]If God loves me, then I gotta figure that each one of those pitchers will be healthy and dominate this year . However, how about some help on strategy with the 3rd round pick? That has to be the hardest spot for me in the entire draft. I usually see either Aramis or the Rockies 3B sitting there and they look too good to pass up. Of course, I didn't draft exactly like I will tonight (why give away all secrets?) but it is that 3rd round that torments a newbie like myself. [/QUOTE]I love Atkins this season; age, ballpark, lineup, all leads me to believe he can improve on last years numbers. I've actually been contemplating taking him in the 2nd round, pick 24 overall. [/QUOTE]You better Patrick, as he won't make it around to you in the 3rd!

Originally posted by RODGER:

quote:Originally posted by bucks66:

how about some help on strategy with the 3rd round pick? By starting with Soriano at 1.02, you're in a great position because you don't need to target one of the pure speed demons.



You might not want to consider Morneau a no-brainer with your 2nd or 3rd... he's only had the one big year.



You get better track records there from:

--Aramis Ramirez

--Paul Konerko

--Derrek Lee

--Michael Young



If SPs other than Santana go earlier than expected, maybe one of these falls to you:

--Jason Bay

--Manny Ramirez

--Miguel Tejada



If you're picking at 2.14 and Santana is the only SP off the board, you might want to select your favorite choice from:

--Chris Carpenter

--Roy Oswalt

--Carlos Zambrano

--Roy Halladay

--Jake Peavy



If any of those SPs are special to you, they're worth grabbing... all of those guys will be gone by 4.14 so it's your last shot to grab an ace. [/QUOTE]Roger there is more reaching early in your advice than bjoak on a first date.