Closer Runs

RichV · Post by **RichV** » Mon Mar 20, 2006 1:03 pm

Yes, Closers were flying in NY1 as expected. I was happy to get Nathan in round4, and would have loved another later, but I refuse to take 2nd teir closer, and unproven closers in the middle rounds or erlier in some cases. As far as drafting "closers in waiting" before the 27-28th round ..That's crazy as far as I'm concerned. Watch the waiver wire..chances are when these teams need to replace a bat because of injury,performance,etc., the first guy they'll look to drop is that "closer in waiting" who's been rotting on their bench since draftday.

It would be hard to track, but I'd bet at least 1/2 the "closers in waiting" that actually end up getting saves, will be getting saves for a team other than the team that drafted them Saturday.

Scans33 · Post by **Scans33** » Mon Mar 20, 2006 1:13 pm

Hey Kevin and Rich - I was picking 10 in NY1 ... the closer run was incredible - I took Fuentes much earlier than I expected (and could regret it) ... Kevin - I took D Wright at 10 right before you (I was surprised he was there in a NY league). I like your Young/Rollins SS tandem. Rich - I agree with your closer in waiting comments ... Good luck!

Cooperstown · Post by **Cooperstown** » Mon Mar 20, 2006 2:57 pm

It wasn't the first closer run that suprised me, that I expected. It was the 2nd closer run that took me by suprise. In Chgo 3, 6 teams had 2 closers before taking any SP. There were 2 other teams that took a SP first, but then took 3 closers, and all before the 10th round ended.

We'll see how it shakes out, but I have to believe that not letting the pressure of taking someone 3-4 rounds earlier than they are supposed to go was the right move.

Kevin D · Post by **Kevin D** » Mon Mar 20, 2006 3:06 pm

Originally posted by Scans33:

Hey Kevin and Rich - I was picking 10 in NY1 ... the closer run was incredible - I took Fuentes much earlier than I expected (and could regret it) ... Kevin - I took D Wright at 10 right before you (I was surprised he was there in a NY league). I like your Young/Rollins SS tandem. Rich - I agree with your closer in waiting comments ... Good luck! Now it comes back!!! Tryin' to keep a Poker Face. The pick before me. Man!!! Young was my second choice. and Rollins might have been a bit early for a #2. Then when GIles was there in the 3rd I filled out my middle and created scacity for the rest of the teams.

fandango · Post by **fandango** » Tue Mar 21, 2006 1:49 am

Originally posted by steve:

checking ny 1's board wagner was the 5th closer picked up the 4th round pick 5,,the 4th round started 3 closers randy johnson then wagner

that was the run NY1 had all closers off the board by round 9 it seemed...umbelievable run on closers early and often...they were going one after another!! teams were getting 3 closers before others had 1.....ITS ONLY 1 CATEGORY FOLKS!!!! (not to mention many of the pitchers on steroids were relief pitchers, it helped with the rigors of pitching daily...) were talking injurg city for relief pitchers this year! DR YOKUM, where are you???

eddiejag · Post by **eddiejag** » Tue Mar 21, 2006 6:27 am

HEY NY in VEGAS 3 SAME THING I took GORDON at 6 15 and ORVELLA at 13 1. GOING in the 10th round were FUENTES , WICKMAN AND JONES.

11TH ROUND FOULKE

13TH ROUND ORVELLA

14TH ROUND MACDOUGAL, REITSMA, BOWYER

16TH ROUND WEATHERS

IT was crazy everywhere, im very happy now that i took orvella over macdougal, especially with mac out a month or more.Macdougal went ahead over orvella in other leagues.

fandango · Post by **fandango** » Tue Mar 21, 2006 2:05 pm

Originally posted by eddiejag:

HEY NY in VEGAS 3 SAME THING I took GORDON at 6 15 and ORVELLA at 13 1. GOING in the 10th round were FUENTES , WICKMAN AND JONES.

11TH ROUND FOULKE

13TH ROUND ORVELLA

14TH ROUND MACDOUGAL, REITSMA, BOWYER

16TH ROUND WEATHERS

IT was crazy everywhere, im very happy now that i took orvella over macdougal, especially with mac out a month or more.Macdougal went ahead over orvella in other leagues. Eddiejag, sounds like Vegas was great...you ultimate team looks pretty good too!!! missed you in NY, the draft was very tame, not cat calling or hollaring.....see you in Septfor NY NFFC Auction/main!! ps.. ilke alou to have a bounce back year with bonds ahead of him!