The next 6 months will of course tell me that.13th pick
(1) Prince Fielder - I wanted to start my team with a good power base and with a guy that has a good track record of health. I got that with Fielder
(2) Curtis Granderson - I'm a believer in Granderson. The power is real and his home ballpark plays to that. Will provide contributions in all 4 counting categories. I now have a solid power base to start my team.
(3) Alex Gordon - I love to build my offense around a strong outfield and Gordon is my kind of player. Contributions across the board and he's now entering his peak production years on a good offensive club.
(4) David Price - I was thinking about going offense here again but instead settled on a rotation anchor in Price. All the indicators are pointing in the right direction for this guy and we probably still haven't seen his best.
(5) Madison Bumgarner - I think Madison has a one-way ticket to Ace-ville. I love young pitchers who already exhibit great command. Price-Bumgarner gives me a solid pitching base to start off with.
(6) Jonathan Papelbon - I rarely take a top closer early but I'm a fan of doing it this year. Pap is as rock-solid a bet for 35-40 saves as you'll find. I'm not sure I want to be chasing saves all year in FAAB.
(7) Cory Luebke - I like everything I see here. K's, good command, pitchers park.
(8) Cameron Maybin - my name is Paul and I'm a Cameron Maybin fan. I need the steals and I like the improving plate discipline. Sky could be the limit.
(9) Joel Hanrahan - The opportunity was there to get 2 top-tier closers so I took it. Hanrahan is a guy I trust. Not my usual plan to have 2 closers by round 9.
10) Melky Cabrera - I really like this guy and maybe that puts me in the minority. I could see regression here but IMO it won't be much. I think he's a guy with skills who's coming into his own. My strong OF is rounding into form.
11) Dustin Ackley - I like him in the #2 spot in that lineup. He has the look of a professional hitter who will make the necessary adjustments. He will contribute across the board.
12) Derek Holland - has the look of a young pitcher who finally "gets it". He will win ballgames in Texas.
13) Adam Dunn - Dunn's ego took a major hit last year. He is much better than that. Lindy's theory about targeting last year's bums has some merit I think. I couldn't pass on that kind of power potential at this point in the draft.
14) Kelly Johnson - Power and speed. #2 hitter in front of Bautista, Encarnacion, and Lind. Sign me up.
15) Kurt Suzuki - time to dip my toe into the catcher pool. I'll take Suzuki's 15 homers and decent counting stats.
16) Hiroki Kuroda - he's fine for my #5 starter at this point
17) Matt Harrison - I love me some Texas starters. He's a guy that is a bit undervalued IMO.
18) JD Martinez - A young buck with some pop who the Astros will trot out there every day in the middle of the lineup.
19) Justin Smoak - A gamble that I'm willing to take. I think the first half of last season is closer to the real Justin Smoak.
20) Luke Hochevar - Finished last year strong and is having a good spring. May have figured things out.
21) Jed Lowrie - at this point in the draft I've punted 3B and SS. Lowrie is eligible at both spots and will get an opportunity in Houston and has shown past skills.
22) Marco Scutaro - nothing flashy but he's the starting shortstop in Colorado and will get ABs
23) Rod Barajas - my #2 catcher. has some pop.
24) Felipe Paulino - guy with a plus arm who has shown flashes.
25) Cliff Pennington - hitting the ball well this spring. stole 29 bags 2 years ago. I'm a bit short on speed.
26) James McDonald - young arm who is still waiting to take the next step
27) Francisco Cordero - I don't have a 3rd closer but F-Cord will likely run into some save opps this year
28) Ian Stewart - the ultimate flyer. Cubs seems committed to him at this point. that could change quickly.
29) Paul Maholm - not sure why I made this pick actually
I always seem to end up with Maholm on a team.30) Johnny Damon - can a brother find a job?
people will say his owners just got lucky.