2009 Mock Draft #1

Edwards Kings · Post by **Edwards Kings** » Sun Sep 28, 2008 6:40 am

Originally posted by Hard Heads:

Still gotta believe he is #1 and go with Alex Rodriguez...Greg you are up OK. I am awake now so I wanted to give Greg a little bit of why I think Reyes is a number one.

He is just completing his fourth year as a starter, so we have a good track record. He will turn 26 next year, which doesn't mean I still view him as a "growth" player (I think we have seen all he has to give), but he still has several years to take advantage of his primary attribute, speed. And this year, with 56 SB, is a bit of a down year for him. If that truly is his downside, then he brings more than solid value. Certainly 70 SB (80?) is not outside the realm of possibility.

The last three years he has posted BA's anywhere from .280 to .300. Not enough to carry your team, but it does put him on the plus side of the ledger.

Batting leadoff with the likes of other first rounders like Wright and Beltran (OK, maybe top of second) hitting behind you means runs scored by the bunch.

Very few players besides a healthy Carl Crawford will give you this kind of production and still not dig you a deep hole for HR and RBI. I can find power easier later. Reyes is no Judy.

I agree with Headhunters that Arod is easily (probably) a first pick. Age is creeping into my calculations as he will turn 34 next year. While Jeter, Abreu, Damon, or Matsui are not the over the hill gang yet, they also are not spring chickens. And how bout that starting rotation (Petite, Moose, Pavano, Ponson)! The Yanks have a lot to look at this off season so I am unsure of Arods supporting cast. I said much the same things about Pujols last year, and look how right I was, but I want the first round to be as solid as I can make it.

Head 2 Head · Post by **Head 2 Head** » Sun Sep 28, 2008 7:26 am

Originally posted by Edwards Kings:

quote:Originally posted by Hard Heads:

Still gotta believe he is #1 and go with Alex Rodriguez...Greg you are up OK. I am awake now so I wanted to give Greg a little bit of why I think Reyes is a number one.

He is just completing his fourth year as a starter, so we have a good track record. He will turn 26 next year, which doesn't mean I still view him as a "growth" player (I think we have seen all he has to give), but he still has several years to take advantage of his primary attribute, speed. And this year, with 56 SB, is a bit of a down year for him. If that truly is his downside, then he brings more than solid value. Certainly 70 SB (80?) is not outside the realm of possibility.

The last three years he has posted BA's anywhere from .280 to .300. Not enough to carry your team, but it does put him on the plus side of the ledger.

Batting leadoff with the likes of other first rounders like Wright and Beltran (OK, maybe top of second) hitting behind you means runs scored by the bunch.

Very few players besides a healthy Carl Crawford will give you this kind of production and still not dig you a deep hole for HR and RBI. I can find power easier later. Reyes is no Judy.

I agree with Headhunters that Arod is easily (probably) a first pick. Age is creeping into my calculations as he will turn 34 next year. While Jeter, Abreu, Damon, or Matsui are not the over the hill gang yet, they also are not spring chickens. And how bout that starting rotation (Petite, Moose, Pavano, Ponson)! The Yanks have a lot to look at this off season so I am unsure of Arods supporting cast. I said much the same things about Pujols last year, and look how right I was, but I want the first round to be as solid as I can make it. [/QUOTE]I agree with these two being elite. I feel that there is a top tier of four, and would not be surprised if four different players go number 1 in the Main in 2009 with no one getting 50% of the top spot. Seems that we have had a consensus #1 every year and don't think 2009 will be that way.

[ September 28, 2008, 01:34 PM: Message edited by: Head 2 Head ]

Greg Ambrosius · Post by **Greg Ambrosius** » Sun Sep 28, 2008 8:28 am

FIRST ROUND

1 - Edwards Kings - Reyes

2 - Hard Heads - Alex Rodriguez

3 - Greg Ambrosius - Hanley Ramirez

4 - Head 2 Head

5 - Bud Fox

6 - Doughboys

7 - Eli Grimmett

8 - Andy Nolan/Chris Stephenson

9 - Dak

10 - Headhunters

11 - Bobby Jurney

12 - Captain

13 - KJ Duke

14 - Asumijet

15 - God Loves You

Okay, I believe A-Rod was picked second. If so, I'll take Hanley Ramirez. Okay, let's go. Good stuff.

Head 2 Head · Post by **Head 2 Head** » Sun Sep 28, 2008 8:30 am

Originally posted by Greg Ambrosius:

FIRST ROUND

1 - Edwards Kings - Reyes

2 - Hard Heads - Alex Rodriguez

3 - Greg Ambrosius - Hanley Ramirez

4 - Head 2 Head - David Wright

5 - Bud Fox

6 - Doughboys

7 - Eli Grimmett

8 - Andy Nolan/Chris Stephenson

9 - Dak

10 - Headhunters

11 - Bobby Jurney

12 - Captain

13 - KJ Duke

14 - Asumijet

15 - God Loves You

Okay, I believe A-Rod was picked second. If so, I'll take Hanley Ramirez. Okay, let's go. Good stuff. 1.4 David Wright

BudFox up...

[ September 28, 2008, 02:46 PM: Message edited by: Head 2 Head ]

LONG GONE · Post by **LONG GONE** » Sun Sep 28, 2008 9:17 am

Grady Sizemore

DOUGHBOYS · Post by **DOUGHBOYS** » Sun Sep 28, 2008 10:16 am

1-6 Chase Utley

EliGrimmett · Post by **EliGrimmett** » Sun Sep 28, 2008 1:46 pm

Albert Pujols

Joe Sambito · Post by **Joe Sambito** » Sun Sep 28, 2008 1:53 pm

Matt Holliday

Dak · Post by **Dak** » Sun Sep 28, 2008 3:35 pm

1-9 Josh Hamilton

headhunters · Post by **headhunters** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 2:13 am

kinsler

Greg Ambrosius · Post by **Greg Ambrosius** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 2:15 am

FIRST ROUND

1 - Edwards Kings - Reyes

2 - Hard Heads - Alex Rodriguez

3 - Greg Ambrosius - Hanley Ramirez

4 - Head 2 Head - David Wright

5 - Bud Fox - Grady Sizemore

6 - Doughboys - Chase Utley

7 - Eli Grimmett - Albert Pujols

8 - Andy Nolan/Chris Stephenson - Matt Holliday

9 - Dak - Josh Hamilton

10 - Headhunters - Ian Kinsler

11 - Bobby Jurney - Miguel Cabrera

12 - Captain

13 - KJ Duke

14 - Asumijet

15 - God Loves You

[ September 29, 2008, 10:32 AM: Message edited by: Greg Ambrosius ]

Bobby J · Post by **Bobby J** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 2:46 am

Miggy Cabrera - 1st year in the AL and he hits 290-80-35-120, what will he do next year in that lineup, when he is comfortable

headhunters · Post by **headhunters** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 3:55 am

congrats bobby. when i saw your team in chicago- i really liked it. just a real nice job of taking the value that came.

captain · Post by **captain** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 5:07 am

Captain will take

RYAN BRAUN

KJ Duke · Post by **KJ Duke** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 5:35 am

1-13 Jimmy Rollins

Asumijet · Post by **Asumijet** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 5:46 am

1-14 Ryan Howard

But this year, I am benching him for the first two months of the season.

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Head 2 Head · Post by **Head 2 Head** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 5:53 am

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Head 2 Head · Post by **Head 2 Head** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 5:53 am

Originally posted by Head 2 Head:

1 - Edwards Kings - Jose Reyes

2 - Hard Heads - Alex Rodriguez

3 - Greg Ambrosius - Hanley Ramirez

4 - Head 2 Head - David Wright

5 - Bud Fox - Grady Sizemore

6 - Doughboys - Chase Utley

7 - Eli Grimmett - Albert Pujols

8 - Joe Sambito - Matt Holliday

9 - Dak - Josh Hamilton

10 - Headhunters - Ian Kinsler

11 - Bobby J - Miguel Cabrera

12 - Captain - Ryan Braun

13 - KJ Duke - Jimmy Rollins

14 - Asumijet - Ryan Howard

15 - God Loves You

No real surprises here, nice pace.

[ September 29, 2008, 11:57 AM: Message edited by: Head 2 Head ]

Edwards Kings · Post by **Edwards Kings** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 6:02 am

Patrick will choose a pitcher and catcher on the turn!

GOD Loves You · Post by **GOD Loves You** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 9:12 am

Wayne, you are correct, I want a certain SP right now....but want to see where he goes. I know I won't be getting the #1 SP as late next

season.

1.15 Mark Teixeira

2.01 Dustin Pedroia

Head 2 Head · Post by **Head 2 Head** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 9:19 am

Originally posted by Head 2 Head:

1 - Edwards Kings - Jose Reyes

2 - Hard Heads - Alex Rodriguez

3 - Greg Ambrosius - Hanley Ramirez

4 - Head 2 Head - David Wright

5 - Bud Fox - Grady Sizemore

6 - Doughboys - Chase Utley

7 - Eli Grimmett - Albert Pujols

8 - Joe Sambito - Matt Holliday

9 - Dak - Josh Hamilton

10 - Headhunters - Ian Kinsler

11 - Bobby J - Miguel Cabrera

12 - Captain - Ryan Braun

13 - KJ Duke - Jimmy Rollins

14 - Asumijet - Ryan Howard

15 - God Loves You - Mark Teixiera

2-1 God Loves You - Dustin Pedroia

2-2 Asumijet

2-3 KJ Duke

2-4 Captian

2-5 Bobby J

2-6 headhunters

2-7 Dak

2-8 Joe Sambito

2-9 Eli Grimmett

2-10 Doughboys

2-11 BudFox

2-12 Head 2 Head

2-13 Greg Ambrosius

2-14 Hard Heads

2-15 Edwards Kings

headhunters · Post by **headhunters** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 9:43 am

isn't teix a little old to be on one of your teams gly? i was betting duston p and longoria.

Asumijet · Post by **Asumijet** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 10:22 am

2-2 Ichiro

But if he is selfish or more importantly fails to bat .330 and steal 40 bases, we might need to rumble in the clubhouse..

1 - Edwards Kings - Jose Reyes

2 - Hard Heads - Alex Rodriguez

3 - Greg Ambrosius - Hanley Ramirez

4 - Head 2 Head - David Wright

5 - Bud Fox - Grady Sizemore

6 - Doughboys - Chase Utley

7 - Eli Grimmett - Albert Pujols

8 - Joe Sambito - Matt Holliday

9 - Dak - Josh Hamilton

10 - Headhunters - Ian Kinsler

11 - Bobby J - Miguel Cabrera

12 - Captain - Ryan Braun

13 - KJ Duke - Jimmy Rollins

14 - Asumijet - Ryan Howard

15 - God Loves You - Mark Teixiera

2-1 God Loves You - Dustin Pedroia

2-2 Asumijet - Ichiro Suzuki

2-3 KJ Duke

2-4 Captian

2-5 Bobby J

2-6 headhunters

2-7 Dak

2-8 Joe Sambito

2-9 Eli Grimmett

2-10 Doughboys

2-11 BudFox

2-12 Head 2 Head

2-13 Greg Ambrosius

2-14 Hard Heads

2-15 Edwards Kings

[ September 29, 2008, 04:29 PM: Message edited by: Greg Ambrosius ]

KJ Duke · Post by **KJ Duke** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 10:56 am

2-3 L Berkman. Faded badly down the stretch, but still looks as good as any here.

1 - Edwards Kings - Jose Reyes

2 - Hard Heads - Alex Rodriguez

3 - Greg Ambrosius - Hanley Ramirez

4 - Head 2 Head - David Wright

5 - Bud Fox - Grady Sizemore

6 - Doughboys - Chase Utley

7 - Eli Grimmett - Albert Pujols

8 - Joe Sambito - Matt Holliday

9 - Dak - Josh Hamilton

10 - Headhunters - Ian Kinsler

11 - Bobby J - Miguel Cabrera

12 - Captain - Ryan Braun

13 - KJ Duke - Jimmy Rollins

14 - Asumijet - Ryan Howard

15 - God Loves You - Mark Teixiera

2-1 God Loves You - Dustin Pedroia

2-2 Asumijet - Ichiro Suzuki

2-3 KJ Duke - Lance Berkman

2-4 Captian

2-5 Bobby J

2-6 headhunters

2-7 Dak

2-8 Joe Sambito

2-9 Eli Grimmett

2-10 Doughboys

2-11 BudFox

2-12 Head 2 Head

2-13 Greg Ambrosius

2-14 Hard Heads

2-15 Edwards Kings

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Asumijet · Post by **Asumijet** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 12:01 pm

Headhunters- thanks for the note. Your PM Box is full.