Just a heads up that the FSTA Trade Conference will be held at the Bellagio Las Vegas on Thursday and Friday of this week, with the FSTA Industry Draft on Thursday at 7 pm ET. It will be broadcast live on SiriusXM Fantasy Sports Radio and we'll have a team in this one. It's a 13-team league (yes, 13 teams, mixed league draft) over 29 rounds. Tom and I finished 5th last year, but we're hoping for a better finish this year.
Tonight they are picking the draft order, using KDS live when you are selected. That airs at 8:15 pm ET on the Fantasy Drive. Tune in and see what pick we get. I'm not even sure which one I want.
It's a good group of owners. Here's the list:
2015 SiriusXm/FSTA Fantasy Baseball League participamts
1- Steve Gardner, USA Today Sports
2-Jeff Mans, Fantasy Alarm
3-Glenn Colton, Colton & The Wolfman, defending champs
4-Mark Bloom, Scout Fantasy
5-Anthony Perri, Fantistics Fantasy Sports
6-Ray Flowers, SiriusXM Fantasy Radio
7-Greg Ambrosius, Stats/NFBC
8-Charlie Wiegert, CDM Sports
9- Jeff Paur, RT Sports
10-Chris Liss, RotoWire
11-Ron Shandler, Baseball HQ
12-Todd Zola, Mastersball
13- Nando Di Fino, RotoXperts
STATS Fantasy Advantage is on the air on Wednesday at 10 pm ET and then we're on the air live from the Trade Conference from 1-2 pm ET on Friday to talk about the draft the night before. Should be good fun.
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I was randomly pulled 10th in the draft order for Thursday's FSTA Industry Draft and I got the 6th pick. Not a bad deal. I kind of like the 6th pick. Here's a look at the draft order for this week's 13-team draft:
FSTA Industry Draft
13 Teams, 29 Rounds
Thursday, Jan. 15th at 7 pm ET on SiriusXM Fantasy Sports Radio
Draft Order:
1. Steve Gardner, USA Today
2. Rick Wolf/Glenn Colton, Fantasy Alarm
3. Ron Shandler, USA Today/BaseballHQ
4. Charlie Wiegert, CDM Fantasy Sports
5. Anthony Perri, Fantistics.com
6. Greg Ambrosius, NFBC
7. Todd Zola, Mastersball.com
8. Mark Bloom, Dr. Roto/Scout
9. Chris Liss, Rotowire.com
10. Tony Paur, RT Sports
11. Jeff Mans, Fantasy Alarm
12. Ray Flowers, Fantasy Alarm/SiriusXM Fantasy Sports
13. Nando di Fino, RotoExperts.com
This is a group that usually stays away from Starting Pitchers, but we'll see if that trend continues. Should be a lot of fun.
Okay, let's see the predictions on who will be available at #6 for me in the 1st Round and then again in the 2nd Round. I'm seeking the NFBC's advice to start out. Thanks all.
FSTA Industry Draft
13 Teams, 29 Rounds
Thursday, Jan. 15th at 7 pm ET on SiriusXM Fantasy Sports Radio
Draft Order:
1. Steve Gardner, USA Today
2. Rick Wolf/Glenn Colton, Fantasy Alarm
3. Ron Shandler, USA Today/BaseballHQ
4. Charlie Wiegert, CDM Fantasy Sports
5. Anthony Perri, Fantistics.com
6. Greg Ambrosius, NFBC
7. Todd Zola, Mastersball.com
8. Mark Bloom, Dr. Roto/Scout
9. Chris Liss, Rotowire.com
10. Tony Paur, RT Sports
11. Jeff Mans, Fantasy Alarm
12. Ray Flowers, Fantasy Alarm/SiriusXM Fantasy Sports
13. Nando di Fino, RotoExperts.com
This is a group that usually stays away from Starting Pitchers, but we'll see if that trend continues. Should be a lot of fun.
Okay, let's see the predictions on who will be available at #6 for me in the 1st Round and then again in the 2nd Round. I'm seeking the NFBC's advice to start out. Thanks all.
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1. Trout
2. Cutch or Goldie
3. The other one
4. Stanton
5. Kershaw
2. Cutch or Goldie
3. The other one
4. Stanton
5. Kershaw
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Do you think Fantistics takes Kershaw? He's the only one who would. That leaves me with a gimpy Miggy or Abreu then. Sorry, I can't take the hometown centerfielder there, or do I?ToddZ wrote:1. Trout
2. Cutch or Goldie
3. The other one
4. Stanton
5. Kershaw
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Anthony has a history of taking pitchers early, it's part of what his site preaches but of course nothing is a sure thing.
Miggy will be interesting. If you take Gomez, we'll probably take a 1B, but not the one you think. Check out Peter's mag, I pan Abreu. We'll look at Miggy and .....
Miggy will be interesting. If you take Gomez, we'll probably take a 1B, but not the one you think. Check out Peter's mag, I pan Abreu. We'll look at Miggy and .....
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Some decent meat cornermen coming later (though obviously not in the Miggy or Abreu class). Want balance? Gomez (though don't be surprised if Shandler doesn't pick according to script and grab him).
Baseball is a slow, boring, complex, cerebral game that doesn't lend itself to histrionics. You 'take in' a baseball game, something odd to say about a football or basketball game, with the clock running and the bodies flying.
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Votto?ToddZ wrote:Anthony has a history of taking pitchers early, it's part of what his site preaches but of course nothing is a sure thing.
Miggy will be interesting. If you take Gomez, we'll probably take a 1B, but not the one you think. Check out Peter's mag, I pan Abreu. We'll look at Miggy and .....
Nah...Rizzo...
Baseball is a slow, boring, complex, cerebral game that doesn't lend itself to histrionics. You 'take in' a baseball game, something odd to say about a football or basketball game, with the clock running and the bodies flying.
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Hi Edwin:)ToddZ wrote:Anthony has a history of taking pitchers early, it's part of what his site preaches but of course nothing is a sure thing.
Miggy will be interesting. If you take Gomez, we'll probably take a 1B, but not the one you think. Check out Peter's mag, I pan Abreu. We'll look at Miggy and .....
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I"m expecting a Ron surprise at 5. I don't think he goes according to ADPs, but you never know. Gomez does provide an interesting start if he can continue to keep that batting average up. Interesting thought.Edwards Kings wrote:Some decent meat cornermen coming later (though obviously not in the Miggy or Abreu class). Want balance? Gomez (though don't be surprised if Shandler doesn't pick according to script and grab him).
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Yes. Which half of last year do you believe?Greg Ambrosius wrote:I"m expecting a Ron surprise at 5. I don't think he goes according to ADPs, but you never know. Gomez does provide an interesting start if he can continue to keep that batting average up. Interesting thought.Edwards Kings wrote:Some decent meat cornermen coming later (though obviously not in the Miggy or Abreu class). Want balance? Gomez (though don't be surprised if Shandler doesn't pick according to script and grab him).
Baseball is a slow, boring, complex, cerebral game that doesn't lend itself to histrionics. You 'take in' a baseball game, something odd to say about a football or basketball game, with the clock running and the bodies flying.
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The lineup around Abreu is much improved this year. His walk rate nearly doubled in the second half last year because teams stopped throwing him strikes.
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Funny, isn't it?
We have become so oriented with numbers that we think everything must be put in categories.
Abreu drew more walks over the second half. We know this because of splits and his game logs.
There is no category for a batter like Abreu being pitched around, by a pitcher.
So drawing a walk, while being pitched around, makes Abreu a better on base player.
For fantasy, he becomes a worse player because pitchers are making fewer mistakes with him. Preferring to miss with a ball, rather than a strike.
Scherzer, the pitcher that avoided him twice in one game, walks four.
Numbers only folks will say that the four walks were an anomoly. Scherzer is demerited for being a smart pitcher.
There IS a category for Scherzer's walks. There is NO category for what could have happened had Scherzer been more aggressive with Abreu.
We can't categorize, 'smart'. Football coaches avoid good punt and kick returners by not allowing them a chance.
That, is considered smart.
Scherzer walks Abreu.
It is considered smart.
But, his numbers take a beating.
His k/bb ratio is hindered.
His bb/9 is hindered.
His total walks is hindered.
And even if Abreu scores one of four times, it is a certainty that an announcer somewhere will tell us how walks kill pitchers.
Someimes, even though there is no category for it, a pitcher uses a walk as a weapon.
Even though most will see it as a fault.
We have become so oriented with numbers that we think everything must be put in categories.
Abreu drew more walks over the second half. We know this because of splits and his game logs.
There is no category for a batter like Abreu being pitched around, by a pitcher.
So drawing a walk, while being pitched around, makes Abreu a better on base player.
For fantasy, he becomes a worse player because pitchers are making fewer mistakes with him. Preferring to miss with a ball, rather than a strike.
Scherzer, the pitcher that avoided him twice in one game, walks four.
Numbers only folks will say that the four walks were an anomoly. Scherzer is demerited for being a smart pitcher.
There IS a category for Scherzer's walks. There is NO category for what could have happened had Scherzer been more aggressive with Abreu.
We can't categorize, 'smart'. Football coaches avoid good punt and kick returners by not allowing them a chance.
That, is considered smart.
Scherzer walks Abreu.
It is considered smart.
But, his numbers take a beating.
His k/bb ratio is hindered.
His bb/9 is hindered.
His total walks is hindered.
And even if Abreu scores one of four times, it is a certainty that an announcer somewhere will tell us how walks kill pitchers.
Someimes, even though there is no category for it, a pitcher uses a walk as a weapon.
Even though most will see it as a fault.
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Here's the link again to watch tonight's FSTA Industry Draft:
www.rtsports.com/siriusxm
The draft will start at 7 pm ET and the pre-draft show airs at 5 pm ET on SiriusXM Fantasy Sports Radio.
www.rtsports.com/siriusxm
The draft will start at 7 pm ET and the pre-draft show airs at 5 pm ET on SiriusXM Fantasy Sports Radio.
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Let's light this candle.
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Wow! Stanton. What a gift.
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Edwards Kings wrote:Votto?ToddZ wrote:Anthony has a history of taking pitchers early, it's part of what his site preaches but of course nothing is a sure thing.
Miggy will be interesting. If you take Gomez, we'll probably take a 1B, but not the one you think. Check out Peter's mag, I pan Abreu. We'll look at Miggy and .....
Nah...Rizzo...
Told you....
Baseball is a slow, boring, complex, cerebral game that doesn't lend itself to histrionics. You 'take in' a baseball game, something odd to say about a football or basketball game, with the clock running and the bodies flying.
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Love the VMart pick @ 4/47.
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thought I would see some comments from Greg this morning but he may be involved in FSTA meetings
But one observation - this had better be a trading league or the excess stolen bases will be a waste.
But one observation - this had better be a trading league or the excess stolen bases will be a waste.
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It's a trading league. We have speed that others would love to have. We lack in power, which we need to address. I probably shouldn't have gone for the one-trick pony so early, but couldn't resist!!Captain Hook wrote:thought I would see some comments from Greg this morning but he may be involved in FSTA meetings
But one observation - this had better be a trading league or the excess stolen bases will be a waste.
I'm on SiriusXM Fantasy Sports Radio at 1 pm ET to discuss the league and my team. I'll try to post later, but it's a busy day of meetings. Be patient with me.
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Since this entire draft was aired on SiriusXM Fantasy Sports Radio, we might as well post the results here. Enjoy all and let's see some feedback on the picks:
FSTA Industry Draft
Jan. 15th, 2015 Live at the Bellagio Las Vegas
Round 1
#1 USA TODAY Sports - Mike Trout CF, LAA
#2 Colton & The Wolfman - Andrew McCutchen CF, PIT
#3 Baseball HQ - Jose Abreu 1B, CWS
#4 CDM Sports - Paul Goldschmidt 1B, ARI
#5 Fantistics - Clayton Kershaw SP, LAD
#6 Stats Inc/NFBC - Giancarlo Stanton RF, MIA
#7 MastersBall - Anthony Rizzo 1B, CHC
#8 Scout Fantasy - Carlos Gomez CF, MIL
#9 RotoWire - Miguel Cabrera 1B, DET
#10 RTSports - Adam Jones CF, BAL
#11 Fantasy Alarm - Felix Hernandez SP, SEA
#12 SiriusXM - Robinson Cano 2B, SEA
#13 RotoExperts - Jose Bautista RF, TOR
Round 2
#1 RotoExperts - Madison Bumgarner SP, SF
#2 SiriusXM - Anthony Rendon 3B, WSH
#3 Fantasy Alarm - Edwin Encarnacion 1B, TOR
#4 RTSports - Troy Tulowitzki SS, COL
#5 RotoWire - Yasiel Puig RF, LAD
#6 Scout Fantasy - Jose Altuve 2B, HOU
#7 MastersBall - Josh Donaldson 3B, TOR
#8 Stats Inc/NFBC - Chris Sale SP, CWS
#9 Fantistics - Hanley Ramirez LF, BOS
#10 CDM Sports - Ryan Braun RF, MIL
#11 Baseball HQ - Ian Desmond SS, WSH
#12 Colton & The Wolfman - Justin Upton LF, SD
#13 USA TODAY Sports - Buster Posey C, SF
Round 3
#1 USA TODAY Sports - Freddie Freeman 1B, ATL
#2 Colton & The Wolfman - David Price SP, DET
#3 Baseball HQ - Starling Marte LF, PIT
#4 CDM Sports - Stephen Strasburg SP, WSH
#5 Fantistics - Adrian Beltre 3B, TEX
#6 Stats Inc/NFBC - Dee Gordon 2B, MIA
#7 MastersBall - George Springer RF, HOU
#8 Scout Fantasy - Michael Brantley LF, CLE
#9 RotoWire - Bryce Harper LF, WSH
#10 RTSports - Jacoby Ellsbury CF, NYY
#11 Fantasy Alarm - Evan Longoria 3B, TB
#12 SiriusXM - Carlos Gonzalez LF, COL
#13 RotoExperts - Yu Darvish SP, TEX
Round 4
#1 RotoExperts - Corey Dickerson LF, COL
#2 SiriusXM - Jose Reyes SS, TOR
#3 Fantasy Alarm - Jason Heyward RF, STL
#4 RTSports - Max Scherzer SP, DET
#5 RotoWire - Zack Greinke SP, LAD
#6 Scout Fantasy - Todd Frazier 3B, CIN
#7 MastersBall - Yoenis Cespedes LF, DET
#8 Stats Inc/NFBC - Victor Martinez DH, DET
#9 Fantistics - Charlie Blackmon RF, COL
#10 CDM Sports - Ian Kinsler 2B, DET
#11 Baseball HQ - Corey Kluber SP, CLE
#12 Colton & The Wolfman - Jordan Zimmermann SP, WSH
#13 USA TODAY Sports - Johnny Cueto SP, CIN
Round 5
#1 USA TODAY Sports - Billy Hamilton CF, CIN
#2 Colton & The Wolfman - Matt Kemp LF, SD
#3 Baseball HQ - Jonathan Lucroy C, MIL
#4 CDM Sports - Cole Hamels SP, PHI
#5 Fantistics - Hunter Pence RF, SF
#6 Stats Inc/NFBC - Nolan Arenado 3B, COL
#7 MastersBall - Evan Gattis C, HOU
#8 Scout Fantasy - Kyle Seager 3B, SEA
#9 RotoWire - Jon Lester SP, CHC
#10 RTSports - Adrian Gonzalez 1B, LAD
#11 Fantasy Alarm - Christian Yelich LF, MIA
#12 SiriusXM - Adam Wainwright SP, STL
#13 RotoExperts - Jason Kipnis 2B, CLE
Round 6
#1 RotoExperts - David Wright 3B, NYM
#2 SiriusXM - Jay Bruce RF, CIN
#3 Fantasy Alarm - Dustin Pedroia 2B, BOS
#4 RTSports - Brian Dozier 2B, MIN
#5 RotoWire - Craig Kimbrel RP, ATL
#6 Scout Fantasy - Aroldis Chapman RP, CIN
#7 MastersBall - Kole Calhoun RF, LAA
#8 Stats Inc/NFBC - Sonny Gray SP, OAK
#9 Fantistics - Chris Davis 1B, BAL
#10 CDM Sports - Greg Holland RP, KC
#11 Baseball HQ - Kenley Jansen RP, LAD
#12 Colton & The Wolfman - Starlin Castro SS, CHC
#13 USA TODAY Sports - Carlos Santana 3B, CLE
Round 7
#1 USA TODAY Sports - Nelson Cruz RF, SEA
#2 Colton & The Wolfman - Albert Pujols 1B, LAA
#3 Baseball HQ - Devin Mesoraco C, CIN
#4 CDM Sports - Mark Trumbo RF, ARI
#5 Fantistics - Salvador Perez C, KC
#6 Stats Inc/NFBC - Mookie Betts OF, BOS
#7 MastersBall - Kolten Wong 2B, STL
#8 Scout Fantasy - David Robertson RP, CWS
#9 RotoWire - Prince Fielder 1B, TEX
#10 RTSports - Joey Votto 1B, CIN
#11 Fantasy Alarm - Pablo Sandoval 3B, BOS
#12 SiriusXM - Alex Cobb SP, TB
#13 RotoExperts - David Ortiz DH, BOS
Round 8
#1 RotoExperts - Brett Gardner LF, NYY
#2 SiriusXM - Shin-Soo Choo LF, TEX
#3 Fantasy Alarm - Yadier Molina C, STL
#4 RTSports - Jeff Samardzija SP, CWS
#5 RotoWire - Cody Allen RP, CLE
#6 Scout Fantasy - Julio Teheran SP, ATL
#7 MastersBall - Mark Melancon RP, PIT
#8 Stats Inc/NFBC - Yan Gomes C, CLE
#9 Fantistics - Matt Harvey SP, NYM
#10 CDM Sports - Matt Holliday LF, STL
#11 Baseball HQ - Chris Carter 1B, HOU
#12 Colton & The Wolfman - Brian McCann C, NYY
#13 USA TODAY Sports - James Shields SP, KC
Round 9
#1 USA TODAY Sports - Dellin Betances RP, NYY
#2 Colton & The Wolfman - Javier Baez SS, CHC
#3 Baseball HQ - Jake Arrieta SP, CHC
#4 CDM Sports - Alexei Ramirez SS, CWS
#5 Fantistics - Sean Doolittle RP, OAK
#6 Stats Inc/NFBC - Hisashi Iwakuma SP, SEA
#7 MastersBall - Andrew Cashner SP, SD
#8 Scout Fantasy - Gerrit Cole SP, PIT
#9 RotoWire - Kris Bryant 3B, CHC
#10 RTSports - Trevor Rosenthal RP, STL
#11 Fantasy Alarm - Ben Zobrist 2B, OAK
#12 SiriusXM - Matt Wieters C, BAL
#13 RotoExperts - Koji Uehara RP, BOS
Round 10
#1 RotoExperts - Travis d'Arnaud C, NYM
#2 SiriusXM - Tyson Ross SP, SD
#3 Fantasy Alarm - Huston Street RP, LAA
#4 RTSports - Wilin Rosario C, COL
#5 RotoWire - Masahiro Tanaka SP, NYY
#6 Scout Fantasy - Alex Wood SP, ATL
#7 MastersBall - Leonys Martin CF, TEX
#8 Stats Inc/NFBC - Steve Cishek RP, MIA
#9 Fantistics - Alex Gordon LF, KC
#10 CDM Sports - Doug Fister SP, WSH
#11 Baseball HQ - Josh Harrison 3B, PIT
#12 Colton & The Wolfman - Gio Gonzalez SP, WSH
#13 USA TODAY Sports - Elvis Andrus SS, TEX
Round 11
#1 USA TODAY Sports - Neil Walker 2B, PIT
#2 Colton & The Wolfman - Glen Perkins RP, MIN
#3 Baseball HQ - Ben Revere CF, PHI
#4 CDM Sports - Ryan Zimmerman 3B, WSH
#5 Fantistics - Carlos Carrasco SP, CLE
#6 Stats Inc/NFBC - Rusney Castillo CF, BOS
#7 MastersBall - Yordano Ventura SP, KC
#8 Scout Fantasy - Drew Storen RP, WSH
#9 RotoWire - Justin Morneau 1B, COL
#10 RTSports - Marcell Ozuna RF, MIA
#11 Fantasy Alarm - Mat Latos SP, MIA
#12 SiriusXM - Jonathan Papelbon RP, PHI
#13 RotoExperts - Brandon Belt 1B, SF
Round 12
#1 RotoExperts - Jacob deGrom SP, NYM
#2 SiriusXM - Chris Archer SP, TB
#3 Fantasy Alarm - Gregory Polanco CF, PIT
#4 RTSports - Matt Carpenter 3B, STL
#5 RotoWire - Joc Pederson CF, LAD
#6 Scout Fantasy - Brandon Moss 1B, CLE
#7 MastersBall - Anibal Sanchez SP, DET
#8 Stats Inc/NFBC - Jean Segura SS, MIL
#9 Fantistics - Zack Wheeler SP, NYM
#10 CDM Sports - Zach Britton RP, BAL
#11 Baseball HQ - Daniel Murphy 2B, NYM
#12 Colton & The Wolfman - Fernando Rodney RP, SEA
#13 USA TODAY Sports - Russell Martin C, TOR
Round 13
#1 USA TODAY Sports - Cliff Lee SP, PHI
#2 Colton & The Wolfman - Alex Rios RF, KC
#3 Baseball HQ - Marcus Stroman SP, TOR
#4 CDM Sports - Lance Lynn SP, STL
#5 Fantistics - Yasmany Tomas OF, ARI
#6 Stats Inc/NFBC - Michael Wacha SP, STL
#7 MastersBall - Drew Smyly RP, TB
#8 Scout Fantasy - Jorge Soler RF, CHC
#9 RotoWire - Jake Odorizzi SP, TB
#10 RTSports - Yasmani Grandal C, LAD
#11 Fantasy Alarm - Phil Hughes SP, MIN
#12 SiriusXM - Eric Hosmer 1B, KC
#13 RotoExperts - Jedd Gyorko 2B, SD
Round 14
#1 RotoExperts - Michael Pineda SP, NYY
#2 SiriusXM - Brett Lawrie 3B, OAK
#3 Fantasy Alarm - Wilson Ramos C, WSH
#4 RTSports - Ian Kennedy SP, SD
#5 RotoWire - Hyun-Jin Ryu SP, LAD
#6 Scout Fantasy - Derek Norris C, SD
#7 MastersBall - Erick Aybar SS, LAA
#8 Stats Inc/NFBC - Matt Adams 1B, STL
#9 Fantistics - Joaquin Benoit RP, SD
#10 CDM Sports - A.J. Pollock CF, ARI
#11 Baseball HQ - J.D. Martinez LF, DET
#12 Colton & The Wolfman - Chase Headley 3B, NYY
#13 USA TODAY Sports - Howie Kendrick 2B, LAD
Round 15
#1 USA TODAY Sports - Francisco Liriano SP, PIT
#2 Colton & The Wolfman - Miguel Montero C, CHC
#3 Baseball HQ - Manny Machado 3B, BAL
#4 CDM Sports - Mike Zunino C, SEA
#5 Fantistics - Lucas Duda LF, NYM
#6 Stats Inc/NFBC - Hector Rondon RP, CHC
#7 MastersBall - John Jaso C, TB
#8 Scout Fantasy - Jarrod Saltalamacchia C, MIA
#9 RotoWire - Daniel Santana SS, MIN
#10 RTSports - Neftali Feliz RP, TEX
#11 Fantasy Alarm - Desmond Jennings CF, TB
#12 SiriusXM - Melky Cabrera LF, CWS
#13 RotoExperts - Wil Myers RF, SD
Round 16
#1 RotoExperts - Justin Verlander SP, DET
#2 SiriusXM - Adam LaRoche 1B, CWS
#3 Fantasy Alarm - Avisail Garcia RF, CWS
#4 RTSports - Jered Weaver SP, LAA
#5 RotoWire - Jose Fernandez SP, MIA
#6 Scout Fantasy - Jimmy Rollins SS, LAD
#7 MastersBall - Danny Duffy SP, KC
#8 Stats Inc/NFBC - Jayson Werth RF, WSH
#9 Fantistics - Garrett Richards SP, LAA
#10 CDM Sports - Mike Fiers SP, MIL
#11 Baseball HQ - Xander Bogaerts SS, BOS
#12 Colton & The Wolfman - Kevin Gausman SP, BAL
#13 USA TODAY Sports - Michael Cuddyer RF, NYM
Round 17
#1 USA TODAY Sports - Collin McHugh SP, HOU
#2 Colton & The Wolfman - Alcides Escobar SS, KC
#3 Baseball HQ - Jose Quintana SP, CWS
#4 CDM Sports - Coco Crisp CF, OAK
#5 Fantistics - Jhonny Peralta SS, STL
#6 Stats Inc/NFBC - Khris Davis LF, MIL
#7 MastersBall - Brad Boxberger RP, TB
#8 Scout Fantasy - Danny Salazar SP, CLE
#9 RotoWire - Carlos Beltran RF, NYY
#10 RTSports - Lorenzo Cain CF, KC
#11 Fantasy Alarm - Chase Utley 2B, PHI
#12 SiriusXM - Adam Eaton CF, CWS
#13 RotoExperts - Taijuan Walker SP, SEA
Round 18
#1 RotoExperts - Josh Hamilton RF, LAA
#2 SiriusXM - Addison Reed RP, ARI
#3 Fantasy Alarm - Joe Nathan RP, DET
#4 RTSports - Tanner Roark SP, WSH
#5 RotoWire - Matt Shoemaker SP, LAA
#6 Scout Fantasy - Oswaldo Arcia RF, MIN
#7 MastersBall - Dalton Pompey CF, TOR
#8 Stats Inc/NFBC - Homer Bailey SP, CIN
#9 Fantistics - Brandon Phillips 2B, CIN
#10 CDM Sports - Adam Lind 1B, MIL
#11 Baseball HQ - Luke Gregerson RP, HOU
#12 Colton & The Wolfman - Carl Crawford LF, LAD
#13 USA TODAY Sports - Aramis Ramirez 3B, MIL
Round 19
#1 USA TODAY Sports - Andrew Miller RP, NYY
#2 Colton & The Wolfman - Kendrys Morales 1B, KC
#3 Baseball HQ - Dallas Keuchel SP, HOU
#4 CDM Sports - Brandon McCarthy SP, LAD
#5 Fantistics - Joe Mauer 1B, MIN
#6 Stats Inc/NFBC - Shelby Miller SP, ATL
#7 MastersBall - Michael Morse 1B, MIA
#8 Scout Fantasy - Kevin Kiermaier CF, TB
#9 RotoWire - Rene Rivera C, TB
#10 RTSports - Asdrubal Cabrera 2B, TB
#11 Fantasy Alarm - Yovani Gallardo SS, TEX
#12 SiriusXM - Pedro Alvarez 3B, PIT
#13 RotoExperts - J.J. Hardy SS, BAL
Round 20
#1 RotoExperts - Mark Teixeira 1B, NYY
#2 SiriusXM - Derek Holland SP, TEX
#3 Fantasy Alarm - Matt Cain SP, SF
#4 RTSports - James Paxton SP, SEA
#5 RotoWire - Chris Owings SS, ARI
#6 Scout Fantasy - Nathan Eovaldi SP, NYY
#7 MastersBall - Jake Peavy SP, SF
#8 Stats Inc/NFBC - Yusmeiro Petit SP, SF
#9 Fantistics - Austin Jackson CF, SEA
#10 CDM Sports - Denard Span CF, WSH
#11 Baseball HQ - Arismendy Alcantara 2B, CHC
#12 Colton & The Wolfman - Drew Hutchison SP, TOR
#13 USA TODAY Sports - Martin Prado 3B, MIA
Round 21
#1 USA TODAY Sports - Billy Butler DH, OAK
#2 Colton & The Wolfman - Dexter Fowler CF, CHC
#3 Baseball HQ - Rick Porcello SP, BOS
#4 CDM Sports - Santiago Casilla RP, SF
#5 Fantistics - Stephen Vogt C, OAK
#6 Stats Inc/NFBC - Jason Castro C, HOU
#7 MastersBall - Scott Kazmir SP, OAK
#8 Scout Fantasy - Roenis Elias SP, SEA
#9 RotoWire - Michael Bourn CF, CLE
#10 RTSports - Marlon Byrd RF, CIN
#11 Fantasy Alarm - Rajai Davis LF, DET
#12 SiriusXM - Matt Garza SP, MIL
#13 RotoExperts - Tony Cingrani RP, CIN
Round 22
#1 RotoExperts - Alex Guerrero 2B, LAD
#2 SiriusXM - Francisco Rodriguez RP, MIL
#3 Fantasy Alarm - Trevor Bauer SP, CLE
#4 RTSports - Kennys Vargas 1B, MIN
#5 RotoWire - Jake McGee RP, TB
#6 Scout Fantasy - Rougned Odor 2B, TEX
#7 MastersBall - Angel Pagan CF, SF
#8 Stats Inc/NFBC - Mike Moustakas 3B, KC
#9 Fantistics - Ervin Santana SP, MIN
#10 CDM Sports - R.A. Dickey SP, TOR
#11 Baseball HQ - Steve Pearce LF, BAL
#12 Colton & The Wolfman - Michael Taylor CF, WSH
#13 USA TODAY Sports - Jonathan Broxton RP, MIL
Round 23
#1 USA TODAY Sports - Carlos Martinez RP, STL
#2 Colton & The Wolfman - Wily Peralta SP, MIL
#3 Baseball HQ - Kenneth Giles RP, PHI
#4 CDM Sports - Wade Davis RP, KC
#5 Fantistics - Rafael Soriano RP, WSH
#6 Stats Inc/NFBC - Jenrry Mejia RP, NYM
#7 MastersBall - Chris Tillman SP, BAL
#8 Scout Fantasy - James Kang SS, BOS
#9 RotoWire - Scooter Gennett 2B, MIL
#10 RTSports - Josh Collmenter SP, ARI
#11 Fantasy Alarm - Alex Meyer RP, MIN
#12 SiriusXM - Curtis Granderson CF, NYM
#13 RotoExperts - Tyler Flowers C, CWS
Round 24
#1 RotoExperts - Brett Cecil RP, TOR
#2 SiriusXM - Shane Greene SP, DET
#3 Fantasy Alarm - Emilio Bonifacio 2B, CWS
#4 RTSports - Aaron Sanchez RP, TOR
#5 RotoWire - John Lackey SP, STL
#6 Scout Fantasy - Josh Reddick RF, OAK
#7 MastersBall - Andrew Heaney SP, LAA
#8 Stats Inc/NFBC - Jose Peraza SS, ATL
#9 Fantistics - Aaron Hill 2B, ARI
#10 CDM Sports - Wilmer Flores SS, NYM
#11 Baseball HQ - Daniel Norris SP, TOR
#12 Colton & The Wolfman - Jesse Hahn RP, LAD
#13 USA TODAY Sports - Torii Hunter RF, MIN
Round 25
#1 USA TODAY Sports - Henderson Alvarez SP, MIA
#2 Colton & The Wolfman - Jimmy Nelson RP, MIL
#3 Baseball HQ - Noah Syndergaard SP, NYM
#4 CDM Sports - Michael Saunders RF, TOR
#5 Fantistics - LaTroy Hawkins RP, COL
#6 Stats Inc/NFBC - Nick Markakis RF, ATL
#7 MastersBall - Marcus Semien SS, OAK
#8 Scout Fantasy - Steven Souza RF, TB
#9 RotoWire - Robinson Chirinos C, TEX
#10 RTSports - Lonnie Chisenhall 3B, CLE
#11 Fantasy Alarm - Nick Franklin SS, TB
#12 SiriusXM - Sergio Romo RP, SF
#13 RotoExperts - Alex Rodriguez 3B, NYY
Round 26
#1 RotoExperts - Jed Lowrie SS, HOU
#2 SiriusXM - Tyler Clippard RP, OAK
#3 Fantasy Alarm - A.J. Burnett SP, PIT
#4 RTSports - Mike Minor SP, ATL
#5 RotoWire - Kyle Lohse SP, MIL
#6 Scout Fantasy - Allen Craig 1B, BOS
#7 MastersBall - Mike Napoli 1B, BOS
#8 Stats Inc/NFBC - Jon Niese SP, NYM
#9 Fantistics - Daniel Hudson RP, ARI
#10 CDM Sports - Dioner Navarro C, TOR
#11 Baseball HQ - Dylan Bundy SP, BAL
#12 Colton & The Wolfman - Bobby Parnell RP, NYM
#13 USA TODAY Sports - Matt Moore SP, TB
Round 27
#1 USA TODAY Sports - Drew Stubbs RF, COL
#2 Colton & The Wolfman - B.J. Upton CF, ATL
#3 Baseball HQ - Trevor Plouffe 3B, MIN
#4 CDM Sports - Nick Castellanos 3B, DET
#5 Fantistics - Domonic Brown LF, PHI
#6 Stats Inc/NFBC - Andrelton Simmons SS, ATL
#7 MastersBall - Kevin Quackenbush RP, SD
#8 Scout Fantasy - Dayan Viciedo LF, CWS
#9 RotoWire - Brad Miller SS, SEA
#10 RTSports - Jake Marisnick CF, HOU
#11 Fantasy Alarm - CC Sabathia SP, NYY
#12 SiriusXM - Josh Rutledge 2B, LAA
#13 RotoExperts - Robbie Erlin SP, SD
Round 28
#1 RotoExperts - Miguel Sano 3B, MIN
#2 SiriusXM - Nick Hundley C, COL
#3 Fantasy Alarm - Anthony Gose CF, BOS
#4 RTSports - Dustin Ackley LF, SEA
#5 RotoWire - Jason Hammel SP, CHC
#6 Scout Fantasy - Bud Norris SP, BAL
#7 MastersBall - Joe Panik 2B, SF
#8 Stats Inc/NFBC - T.J. House SP, CLE
#9 Fantistics - Everth Cabrera SS, SD
#10 CDM Sports - Kris Medlen SP, KC
#11 Baseball HQ - Brandon Finnegan RP, KC
#12 Colton & The Wolfman - Chase Anderson SP, ARI
#13 USA TODAY Sports - Kyle Hendricks SP, CHC
Round 29
#1 USA TODAY Sports - Byron Buxton CF, MIN
#2 Colton & The Wolfman - Yonder Alonso 1B, SD
#3 Baseball HQ - Carlos Rodon SP, CWS
#4 CDM Sports - Kendall Graveman RP, OAK
#5 Fantistics - Clay Buchholz SP, BOS
#6 Stats Inc/NFBC - Yangervis Solarte 3B, SD
#7 MastersBall - Garrett Jones 1B, NYY
#8 Scout Fantasy - Gavin Floyd SP, CLE
#9 RotoWire - Alejandro De Aza LF, BAL
#10 RTSports - Jesse Chavez RP, OAK
#11 Fantasy Alarm - Maikel Franco 3B, PHI
#12 SiriusXM - Addison Russell SS, OAK
#13 RotoExperts - Juan Lagares CF, NYM
FSTA Industry Draft
Jan. 15th, 2015 Live at the Bellagio Las Vegas
Round 1
#1 USA TODAY Sports - Mike Trout CF, LAA
#2 Colton & The Wolfman - Andrew McCutchen CF, PIT
#3 Baseball HQ - Jose Abreu 1B, CWS
#4 CDM Sports - Paul Goldschmidt 1B, ARI
#5 Fantistics - Clayton Kershaw SP, LAD
#6 Stats Inc/NFBC - Giancarlo Stanton RF, MIA
#7 MastersBall - Anthony Rizzo 1B, CHC
#8 Scout Fantasy - Carlos Gomez CF, MIL
#9 RotoWire - Miguel Cabrera 1B, DET
#10 RTSports - Adam Jones CF, BAL
#11 Fantasy Alarm - Felix Hernandez SP, SEA
#12 SiriusXM - Robinson Cano 2B, SEA
#13 RotoExperts - Jose Bautista RF, TOR
Round 2
#1 RotoExperts - Madison Bumgarner SP, SF
#2 SiriusXM - Anthony Rendon 3B, WSH
#3 Fantasy Alarm - Edwin Encarnacion 1B, TOR
#4 RTSports - Troy Tulowitzki SS, COL
#5 RotoWire - Yasiel Puig RF, LAD
#6 Scout Fantasy - Jose Altuve 2B, HOU
#7 MastersBall - Josh Donaldson 3B, TOR
#8 Stats Inc/NFBC - Chris Sale SP, CWS
#9 Fantistics - Hanley Ramirez LF, BOS
#10 CDM Sports - Ryan Braun RF, MIL
#11 Baseball HQ - Ian Desmond SS, WSH
#12 Colton & The Wolfman - Justin Upton LF, SD
#13 USA TODAY Sports - Buster Posey C, SF
Round 3
#1 USA TODAY Sports - Freddie Freeman 1B, ATL
#2 Colton & The Wolfman - David Price SP, DET
#3 Baseball HQ - Starling Marte LF, PIT
#4 CDM Sports - Stephen Strasburg SP, WSH
#5 Fantistics - Adrian Beltre 3B, TEX
#6 Stats Inc/NFBC - Dee Gordon 2B, MIA
#7 MastersBall - George Springer RF, HOU
#8 Scout Fantasy - Michael Brantley LF, CLE
#9 RotoWire - Bryce Harper LF, WSH
#10 RTSports - Jacoby Ellsbury CF, NYY
#11 Fantasy Alarm - Evan Longoria 3B, TB
#12 SiriusXM - Carlos Gonzalez LF, COL
#13 RotoExperts - Yu Darvish SP, TEX
Round 4
#1 RotoExperts - Corey Dickerson LF, COL
#2 SiriusXM - Jose Reyes SS, TOR
#3 Fantasy Alarm - Jason Heyward RF, STL
#4 RTSports - Max Scherzer SP, DET
#5 RotoWire - Zack Greinke SP, LAD
#6 Scout Fantasy - Todd Frazier 3B, CIN
#7 MastersBall - Yoenis Cespedes LF, DET
#8 Stats Inc/NFBC - Victor Martinez DH, DET
#9 Fantistics - Charlie Blackmon RF, COL
#10 CDM Sports - Ian Kinsler 2B, DET
#11 Baseball HQ - Corey Kluber SP, CLE
#12 Colton & The Wolfman - Jordan Zimmermann SP, WSH
#13 USA TODAY Sports - Johnny Cueto SP, CIN
Round 5
#1 USA TODAY Sports - Billy Hamilton CF, CIN
#2 Colton & The Wolfman - Matt Kemp LF, SD
#3 Baseball HQ - Jonathan Lucroy C, MIL
#4 CDM Sports - Cole Hamels SP, PHI
#5 Fantistics - Hunter Pence RF, SF
#6 Stats Inc/NFBC - Nolan Arenado 3B, COL
#7 MastersBall - Evan Gattis C, HOU
#8 Scout Fantasy - Kyle Seager 3B, SEA
#9 RotoWire - Jon Lester SP, CHC
#10 RTSports - Adrian Gonzalez 1B, LAD
#11 Fantasy Alarm - Christian Yelich LF, MIA
#12 SiriusXM - Adam Wainwright SP, STL
#13 RotoExperts - Jason Kipnis 2B, CLE
Round 6
#1 RotoExperts - David Wright 3B, NYM
#2 SiriusXM - Jay Bruce RF, CIN
#3 Fantasy Alarm - Dustin Pedroia 2B, BOS
#4 RTSports - Brian Dozier 2B, MIN
#5 RotoWire - Craig Kimbrel RP, ATL
#6 Scout Fantasy - Aroldis Chapman RP, CIN
#7 MastersBall - Kole Calhoun RF, LAA
#8 Stats Inc/NFBC - Sonny Gray SP, OAK
#9 Fantistics - Chris Davis 1B, BAL
#10 CDM Sports - Greg Holland RP, KC
#11 Baseball HQ - Kenley Jansen RP, LAD
#12 Colton & The Wolfman - Starlin Castro SS, CHC
#13 USA TODAY Sports - Carlos Santana 3B, CLE
Round 7
#1 USA TODAY Sports - Nelson Cruz RF, SEA
#2 Colton & The Wolfman - Albert Pujols 1B, LAA
#3 Baseball HQ - Devin Mesoraco C, CIN
#4 CDM Sports - Mark Trumbo RF, ARI
#5 Fantistics - Salvador Perez C, KC
#6 Stats Inc/NFBC - Mookie Betts OF, BOS
#7 MastersBall - Kolten Wong 2B, STL
#8 Scout Fantasy - David Robertson RP, CWS
#9 RotoWire - Prince Fielder 1B, TEX
#10 RTSports - Joey Votto 1B, CIN
#11 Fantasy Alarm - Pablo Sandoval 3B, BOS
#12 SiriusXM - Alex Cobb SP, TB
#13 RotoExperts - David Ortiz DH, BOS
Round 8
#1 RotoExperts - Brett Gardner LF, NYY
#2 SiriusXM - Shin-Soo Choo LF, TEX
#3 Fantasy Alarm - Yadier Molina C, STL
#4 RTSports - Jeff Samardzija SP, CWS
#5 RotoWire - Cody Allen RP, CLE
#6 Scout Fantasy - Julio Teheran SP, ATL
#7 MastersBall - Mark Melancon RP, PIT
#8 Stats Inc/NFBC - Yan Gomes C, CLE
#9 Fantistics - Matt Harvey SP, NYM
#10 CDM Sports - Matt Holliday LF, STL
#11 Baseball HQ - Chris Carter 1B, HOU
#12 Colton & The Wolfman - Brian McCann C, NYY
#13 USA TODAY Sports - James Shields SP, KC
Round 9
#1 USA TODAY Sports - Dellin Betances RP, NYY
#2 Colton & The Wolfman - Javier Baez SS, CHC
#3 Baseball HQ - Jake Arrieta SP, CHC
#4 CDM Sports - Alexei Ramirez SS, CWS
#5 Fantistics - Sean Doolittle RP, OAK
#6 Stats Inc/NFBC - Hisashi Iwakuma SP, SEA
#7 MastersBall - Andrew Cashner SP, SD
#8 Scout Fantasy - Gerrit Cole SP, PIT
#9 RotoWire - Kris Bryant 3B, CHC
#10 RTSports - Trevor Rosenthal RP, STL
#11 Fantasy Alarm - Ben Zobrist 2B, OAK
#12 SiriusXM - Matt Wieters C, BAL
#13 RotoExperts - Koji Uehara RP, BOS
Round 10
#1 RotoExperts - Travis d'Arnaud C, NYM
#2 SiriusXM - Tyson Ross SP, SD
#3 Fantasy Alarm - Huston Street RP, LAA
#4 RTSports - Wilin Rosario C, COL
#5 RotoWire - Masahiro Tanaka SP, NYY
#6 Scout Fantasy - Alex Wood SP, ATL
#7 MastersBall - Leonys Martin CF, TEX
#8 Stats Inc/NFBC - Steve Cishek RP, MIA
#9 Fantistics - Alex Gordon LF, KC
#10 CDM Sports - Doug Fister SP, WSH
#11 Baseball HQ - Josh Harrison 3B, PIT
#12 Colton & The Wolfman - Gio Gonzalez SP, WSH
#13 USA TODAY Sports - Elvis Andrus SS, TEX
Round 11
#1 USA TODAY Sports - Neil Walker 2B, PIT
#2 Colton & The Wolfman - Glen Perkins RP, MIN
#3 Baseball HQ - Ben Revere CF, PHI
#4 CDM Sports - Ryan Zimmerman 3B, WSH
#5 Fantistics - Carlos Carrasco SP, CLE
#6 Stats Inc/NFBC - Rusney Castillo CF, BOS
#7 MastersBall - Yordano Ventura SP, KC
#8 Scout Fantasy - Drew Storen RP, WSH
#9 RotoWire - Justin Morneau 1B, COL
#10 RTSports - Marcell Ozuna RF, MIA
#11 Fantasy Alarm - Mat Latos SP, MIA
#12 SiriusXM - Jonathan Papelbon RP, PHI
#13 RotoExperts - Brandon Belt 1B, SF
Round 12
#1 RotoExperts - Jacob deGrom SP, NYM
#2 SiriusXM - Chris Archer SP, TB
#3 Fantasy Alarm - Gregory Polanco CF, PIT
#4 RTSports - Matt Carpenter 3B, STL
#5 RotoWire - Joc Pederson CF, LAD
#6 Scout Fantasy - Brandon Moss 1B, CLE
#7 MastersBall - Anibal Sanchez SP, DET
#8 Stats Inc/NFBC - Jean Segura SS, MIL
#9 Fantistics - Zack Wheeler SP, NYM
#10 CDM Sports - Zach Britton RP, BAL
#11 Baseball HQ - Daniel Murphy 2B, NYM
#12 Colton & The Wolfman - Fernando Rodney RP, SEA
#13 USA TODAY Sports - Russell Martin C, TOR
Round 13
#1 USA TODAY Sports - Cliff Lee SP, PHI
#2 Colton & The Wolfman - Alex Rios RF, KC
#3 Baseball HQ - Marcus Stroman SP, TOR
#4 CDM Sports - Lance Lynn SP, STL
#5 Fantistics - Yasmany Tomas OF, ARI
#6 Stats Inc/NFBC - Michael Wacha SP, STL
#7 MastersBall - Drew Smyly RP, TB
#8 Scout Fantasy - Jorge Soler RF, CHC
#9 RotoWire - Jake Odorizzi SP, TB
#10 RTSports - Yasmani Grandal C, LAD
#11 Fantasy Alarm - Phil Hughes SP, MIN
#12 SiriusXM - Eric Hosmer 1B, KC
#13 RotoExperts - Jedd Gyorko 2B, SD
Round 14
#1 RotoExperts - Michael Pineda SP, NYY
#2 SiriusXM - Brett Lawrie 3B, OAK
#3 Fantasy Alarm - Wilson Ramos C, WSH
#4 RTSports - Ian Kennedy SP, SD
#5 RotoWire - Hyun-Jin Ryu SP, LAD
#6 Scout Fantasy - Derek Norris C, SD
#7 MastersBall - Erick Aybar SS, LAA
#8 Stats Inc/NFBC - Matt Adams 1B, STL
#9 Fantistics - Joaquin Benoit RP, SD
#10 CDM Sports - A.J. Pollock CF, ARI
#11 Baseball HQ - J.D. Martinez LF, DET
#12 Colton & The Wolfman - Chase Headley 3B, NYY
#13 USA TODAY Sports - Howie Kendrick 2B, LAD
Round 15
#1 USA TODAY Sports - Francisco Liriano SP, PIT
#2 Colton & The Wolfman - Miguel Montero C, CHC
#3 Baseball HQ - Manny Machado 3B, BAL
#4 CDM Sports - Mike Zunino C, SEA
#5 Fantistics - Lucas Duda LF, NYM
#6 Stats Inc/NFBC - Hector Rondon RP, CHC
#7 MastersBall - John Jaso C, TB
#8 Scout Fantasy - Jarrod Saltalamacchia C, MIA
#9 RotoWire - Daniel Santana SS, MIN
#10 RTSports - Neftali Feliz RP, TEX
#11 Fantasy Alarm - Desmond Jennings CF, TB
#12 SiriusXM - Melky Cabrera LF, CWS
#13 RotoExperts - Wil Myers RF, SD
Round 16
#1 RotoExperts - Justin Verlander SP, DET
#2 SiriusXM - Adam LaRoche 1B, CWS
#3 Fantasy Alarm - Avisail Garcia RF, CWS
#4 RTSports - Jered Weaver SP, LAA
#5 RotoWire - Jose Fernandez SP, MIA
#6 Scout Fantasy - Jimmy Rollins SS, LAD
#7 MastersBall - Danny Duffy SP, KC
#8 Stats Inc/NFBC - Jayson Werth RF, WSH
#9 Fantistics - Garrett Richards SP, LAA
#10 CDM Sports - Mike Fiers SP, MIL
#11 Baseball HQ - Xander Bogaerts SS, BOS
#12 Colton & The Wolfman - Kevin Gausman SP, BAL
#13 USA TODAY Sports - Michael Cuddyer RF, NYM
Round 17
#1 USA TODAY Sports - Collin McHugh SP, HOU
#2 Colton & The Wolfman - Alcides Escobar SS, KC
#3 Baseball HQ - Jose Quintana SP, CWS
#4 CDM Sports - Coco Crisp CF, OAK
#5 Fantistics - Jhonny Peralta SS, STL
#6 Stats Inc/NFBC - Khris Davis LF, MIL
#7 MastersBall - Brad Boxberger RP, TB
#8 Scout Fantasy - Danny Salazar SP, CLE
#9 RotoWire - Carlos Beltran RF, NYY
#10 RTSports - Lorenzo Cain CF, KC
#11 Fantasy Alarm - Chase Utley 2B, PHI
#12 SiriusXM - Adam Eaton CF, CWS
#13 RotoExperts - Taijuan Walker SP, SEA
Round 18
#1 RotoExperts - Josh Hamilton RF, LAA
#2 SiriusXM - Addison Reed RP, ARI
#3 Fantasy Alarm - Joe Nathan RP, DET
#4 RTSports - Tanner Roark SP, WSH
#5 RotoWire - Matt Shoemaker SP, LAA
#6 Scout Fantasy - Oswaldo Arcia RF, MIN
#7 MastersBall - Dalton Pompey CF, TOR
#8 Stats Inc/NFBC - Homer Bailey SP, CIN
#9 Fantistics - Brandon Phillips 2B, CIN
#10 CDM Sports - Adam Lind 1B, MIL
#11 Baseball HQ - Luke Gregerson RP, HOU
#12 Colton & The Wolfman - Carl Crawford LF, LAD
#13 USA TODAY Sports - Aramis Ramirez 3B, MIL
Round 19
#1 USA TODAY Sports - Andrew Miller RP, NYY
#2 Colton & The Wolfman - Kendrys Morales 1B, KC
#3 Baseball HQ - Dallas Keuchel SP, HOU
#4 CDM Sports - Brandon McCarthy SP, LAD
#5 Fantistics - Joe Mauer 1B, MIN
#6 Stats Inc/NFBC - Shelby Miller SP, ATL
#7 MastersBall - Michael Morse 1B, MIA
#8 Scout Fantasy - Kevin Kiermaier CF, TB
#9 RotoWire - Rene Rivera C, TB
#10 RTSports - Asdrubal Cabrera 2B, TB
#11 Fantasy Alarm - Yovani Gallardo SS, TEX
#12 SiriusXM - Pedro Alvarez 3B, PIT
#13 RotoExperts - J.J. Hardy SS, BAL
Round 20
#1 RotoExperts - Mark Teixeira 1B, NYY
#2 SiriusXM - Derek Holland SP, TEX
#3 Fantasy Alarm - Matt Cain SP, SF
#4 RTSports - James Paxton SP, SEA
#5 RotoWire - Chris Owings SS, ARI
#6 Scout Fantasy - Nathan Eovaldi SP, NYY
#7 MastersBall - Jake Peavy SP, SF
#8 Stats Inc/NFBC - Yusmeiro Petit SP, SF
#9 Fantistics - Austin Jackson CF, SEA
#10 CDM Sports - Denard Span CF, WSH
#11 Baseball HQ - Arismendy Alcantara 2B, CHC
#12 Colton & The Wolfman - Drew Hutchison SP, TOR
#13 USA TODAY Sports - Martin Prado 3B, MIA
Round 21
#1 USA TODAY Sports - Billy Butler DH, OAK
#2 Colton & The Wolfman - Dexter Fowler CF, CHC
#3 Baseball HQ - Rick Porcello SP, BOS
#4 CDM Sports - Santiago Casilla RP, SF
#5 Fantistics - Stephen Vogt C, OAK
#6 Stats Inc/NFBC - Jason Castro C, HOU
#7 MastersBall - Scott Kazmir SP, OAK
#8 Scout Fantasy - Roenis Elias SP, SEA
#9 RotoWire - Michael Bourn CF, CLE
#10 RTSports - Marlon Byrd RF, CIN
#11 Fantasy Alarm - Rajai Davis LF, DET
#12 SiriusXM - Matt Garza SP, MIL
#13 RotoExperts - Tony Cingrani RP, CIN
Round 22
#1 RotoExperts - Alex Guerrero 2B, LAD
#2 SiriusXM - Francisco Rodriguez RP, MIL
#3 Fantasy Alarm - Trevor Bauer SP, CLE
#4 RTSports - Kennys Vargas 1B, MIN
#5 RotoWire - Jake McGee RP, TB
#6 Scout Fantasy - Rougned Odor 2B, TEX
#7 MastersBall - Angel Pagan CF, SF
#8 Stats Inc/NFBC - Mike Moustakas 3B, KC
#9 Fantistics - Ervin Santana SP, MIN
#10 CDM Sports - R.A. Dickey SP, TOR
#11 Baseball HQ - Steve Pearce LF, BAL
#12 Colton & The Wolfman - Michael Taylor CF, WSH
#13 USA TODAY Sports - Jonathan Broxton RP, MIL
Round 23
#1 USA TODAY Sports - Carlos Martinez RP, STL
#2 Colton & The Wolfman - Wily Peralta SP, MIL
#3 Baseball HQ - Kenneth Giles RP, PHI
#4 CDM Sports - Wade Davis RP, KC
#5 Fantistics - Rafael Soriano RP, WSH
#6 Stats Inc/NFBC - Jenrry Mejia RP, NYM
#7 MastersBall - Chris Tillman SP, BAL
#8 Scout Fantasy - James Kang SS, BOS
#9 RotoWire - Scooter Gennett 2B, MIL
#10 RTSports - Josh Collmenter SP, ARI
#11 Fantasy Alarm - Alex Meyer RP, MIN
#12 SiriusXM - Curtis Granderson CF, NYM
#13 RotoExperts - Tyler Flowers C, CWS
Round 24
#1 RotoExperts - Brett Cecil RP, TOR
#2 SiriusXM - Shane Greene SP, DET
#3 Fantasy Alarm - Emilio Bonifacio 2B, CWS
#4 RTSports - Aaron Sanchez RP, TOR
#5 RotoWire - John Lackey SP, STL
#6 Scout Fantasy - Josh Reddick RF, OAK
#7 MastersBall - Andrew Heaney SP, LAA
#8 Stats Inc/NFBC - Jose Peraza SS, ATL
#9 Fantistics - Aaron Hill 2B, ARI
#10 CDM Sports - Wilmer Flores SS, NYM
#11 Baseball HQ - Daniel Norris SP, TOR
#12 Colton & The Wolfman - Jesse Hahn RP, LAD
#13 USA TODAY Sports - Torii Hunter RF, MIN
Round 25
#1 USA TODAY Sports - Henderson Alvarez SP, MIA
#2 Colton & The Wolfman - Jimmy Nelson RP, MIL
#3 Baseball HQ - Noah Syndergaard SP, NYM
#4 CDM Sports - Michael Saunders RF, TOR
#5 Fantistics - LaTroy Hawkins RP, COL
#6 Stats Inc/NFBC - Nick Markakis RF, ATL
#7 MastersBall - Marcus Semien SS, OAK
#8 Scout Fantasy - Steven Souza RF, TB
#9 RotoWire - Robinson Chirinos C, TEX
#10 RTSports - Lonnie Chisenhall 3B, CLE
#11 Fantasy Alarm - Nick Franklin SS, TB
#12 SiriusXM - Sergio Romo RP, SF
#13 RotoExperts - Alex Rodriguez 3B, NYY
Round 26
#1 RotoExperts - Jed Lowrie SS, HOU
#2 SiriusXM - Tyler Clippard RP, OAK
#3 Fantasy Alarm - A.J. Burnett SP, PIT
#4 RTSports - Mike Minor SP, ATL
#5 RotoWire - Kyle Lohse SP, MIL
#6 Scout Fantasy - Allen Craig 1B, BOS
#7 MastersBall - Mike Napoli 1B, BOS
#8 Stats Inc/NFBC - Jon Niese SP, NYM
#9 Fantistics - Daniel Hudson RP, ARI
#10 CDM Sports - Dioner Navarro C, TOR
#11 Baseball HQ - Dylan Bundy SP, BAL
#12 Colton & The Wolfman - Bobby Parnell RP, NYM
#13 USA TODAY Sports - Matt Moore SP, TB
Round 27
#1 USA TODAY Sports - Drew Stubbs RF, COL
#2 Colton & The Wolfman - B.J. Upton CF, ATL
#3 Baseball HQ - Trevor Plouffe 3B, MIN
#4 CDM Sports - Nick Castellanos 3B, DET
#5 Fantistics - Domonic Brown LF, PHI
#6 Stats Inc/NFBC - Andrelton Simmons SS, ATL
#7 MastersBall - Kevin Quackenbush RP, SD
#8 Scout Fantasy - Dayan Viciedo LF, CWS
#9 RotoWire - Brad Miller SS, SEA
#10 RTSports - Jake Marisnick CF, HOU
#11 Fantasy Alarm - CC Sabathia SP, NYY
#12 SiriusXM - Josh Rutledge 2B, LAA
#13 RotoExperts - Robbie Erlin SP, SD
Round 28
#1 RotoExperts - Miguel Sano 3B, MIN
#2 SiriusXM - Nick Hundley C, COL
#3 Fantasy Alarm - Anthony Gose CF, BOS
#4 RTSports - Dustin Ackley LF, SEA
#5 RotoWire - Jason Hammel SP, CHC
#6 Scout Fantasy - Bud Norris SP, BAL
#7 MastersBall - Joe Panik 2B, SF
#8 Stats Inc/NFBC - T.J. House SP, CLE
#9 Fantistics - Everth Cabrera SS, SD
#10 CDM Sports - Kris Medlen SP, KC
#11 Baseball HQ - Brandon Finnegan RP, KC
#12 Colton & The Wolfman - Chase Anderson SP, ARI
#13 USA TODAY Sports - Kyle Hendricks SP, CHC
Round 29
#1 USA TODAY Sports - Byron Buxton CF, MIN
#2 Colton & The Wolfman - Yonder Alonso 1B, SD
#3 Baseball HQ - Carlos Rodon SP, CWS
#4 CDM Sports - Kendall Graveman RP, OAK
#5 Fantistics - Clay Buchholz SP, BOS
#6 Stats Inc/NFBC - Yangervis Solarte 3B, SD
#7 MastersBall - Garrett Jones 1B, NYY
#8 Scout Fantasy - Gavin Floyd SP, CLE
#9 RotoWire - Alejandro De Aza LF, BAL
#10 RTSports - Jesse Chavez RP, OAK
#11 Fantasy Alarm - Maikel Franco 3B, PHI
#12 SiriusXM - Addison Russell SS, OAK
#13 RotoExperts - Juan Lagares CF, NYM
Greg Ambrosius
Founder, National Fantasy Baseball Championship
General Manager, Consumer Fantasy Games at SportsHub Technologies
Twitter - @GregAmbrosius
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Re: FSTA Industry Draft In Las Vegas On Thursday
Okay, now for an honest assessment of my team: I SCREWED UP!!! 
I admit that I tried to get too cute on a couple of picks when I should have just gone down the safe route. It was an interesting atmosphere because there were 400 people in this room and nobody could hear the picks and nobody could really see the draft board. It was tough to keep track of picks. The reason the draft took so long is because the facilitator had to walk down to each group of owners and shout out who was just picked. And this went on for almost 400 picks.
But I blame myself for some picks on the offensive end that I wish I hadn't made. I have no problem with my pitching staff and think I can contend there, but I'm short on power on the offensive end and I have some guys who really need to come through to justify where I drafted them. The good news is that this is a trading league and I may have speed to deal later in the season.
Okay, here's my thoughts:
1.6 Giancarlo Stanton: With power at a premium, I was happy he fell to me at the 6th spot. If Ron Shandler had taken Stanton over Abreu, I would have taken the gimpy Miguel Cabrera at 6. He fell to 9th, which was a bargain, but I'll take the 40+ homer potential of Stanton as the foundation of my team.
2.8 (21st pick) Chris Sale: Remember this is a 13-team league (don't ask why), so when I saw Chris Sale still available I jumped at him. I had planned on taking Kershaw in Round 1 or an SP in Round 3, so this was good value. He should get more Wins this year and if he can duplicate the rest of the numbers my team will have its ace.
3.6 Dee Gordon: Here's where I went wrong. Jacoby Ellsbury fell to me and I had my eyes on him the whole way. He would have been a perfect fit with the power and speed combination, but I targeted speed after the Stanton pick and didn't think Ellsbury would be there and took Gordon. I wish I had this one back, that's for sure. I know I didn't want to start with two Outfielders, but I let the Coronas talk me into this one.
4.8 Victor Martinez: I wanted to keep a close eye on Batting Average in this league with a target of .268 in BA for this format. Martinez provides power and a great BA, but I know he's old and I was targeting young players. But he fit the start and now I had a good start to my infield.
5.6 Nolan Arendado: Here I had my choice of Kyle Seager or Arenado and I went with the younger guy in a hitter's park. I jumped him a few picks, but I knew neither guy was coming back to me. Some folks think it was too early and that I should have taken Seager out of the two, but we'll see. I'm not thrilled with it, but I do like his upside.
6.8 Sonny Gray: I was thrilled to get him as my second SP. There was a run on Closers in this round, but in a 13-team league I never even considered one of the closers. I'm happy with Gray as my SP2.
7.6 Mookie Betts: Okay, so I drank the Bill James Kool-Aid as he has Betts projected for a season of .321 BA, 15 home runs and 40 SBs. I admit I fell in love with those numbers and believed them. I do believe he starts in RF and hits at the top of the lineup. I've been roasted for taking him so high, but I believe in the talent. He better come through to make me look good (well, that's impossible, but you know what I mean).
8.8 Yan Gomes: I took him as the 6th Catcher and was choosing between Gomes and Brian McCann. I just liked his upside and BA better than McCann's. Nothing sexy here, but he filled a hole.
9.6 Hisashi Iwakuma: I think he fell too far in this draft as his ADP in the NFBC is 101. I still needed offense, but as my third SP I felt like I was starting to build a solid staff.
10.8 Steve Cishek: Got my first closer and I'm in the game now for Saves.
11.6 Rusney Castillo: Again, someone who seemed to fall to me as his NFBC ADP is 116. This is pick 138 and his upside was too good to ignore. If he goes 15-20 and hits above .280 he will be a solid outfielder for me.
12.8 Jean Segura: I didn't like this pick, but I had several guys tell me they wanted Segura. Some people expect a bounceback year and I hope it happens, but he looked bad for a full season last year. He deserved that .244 average. Still, he had a lot of personal issues last year and he didn't adjust to the pitchers' adjustments last year. He will be better, but I'm not expecting numbers like we saw in 2013.
13.6 Michael Wacha: Seemed like good value at the time. Time for a bounce back season from Wacha.
14.8 Matt Adams: I could see I was lacking in power and went with the softball hitter. Even if he hits mainly against RHPs, I think 20-25 HRs is possible, which is what I needed at this time.
15.6 Hector Rondon: Here's my second Closer and on a team that should be much improved. Good bargain at this price.
16.8: Jayson Werth: I know he's hurt and he probably will start the season on the DL, but when you draft in January you take guys like this and hope for a healthy return. I can certainly fill in at the OF spot for a month if needed in a 13-team league. I think this pick is going to pay off later on for this team.
17.6 Khris Davis: Just looking for power and I have BA to spare here. He was nothing great last year, but those 25 HRs will help this team.
18-20: Homer Bailey, Shelby Miller, Yusmeiro Petit: Three SPs with upside as they fill out my rotation. There's no guarantees with any of these guys, but the talent is there. Petit down the stretch as a SP was awesome and he could be the best bargain of the three. We'll see.
21.6 Jason Castro: Not a help for my BA and may not start all year, but 2nd Catcher options are painful everywhere.
22.8 Mike Moustakas: I'm believing in the post-season bump and hoping for the best as my UT. I can always replace him.
23.6 Jennry Mejia: A potential 3rd closer to move in and out of my starting lineup when needed. I like it.
24.8 Jose Peraza: I'm betting on an early callup and a total Braves rebuilding job. Bargain here.
Reserve Rounds: I added SPs Jonathan Niese and T.J. House to fill out a pretty good staff. Reserves Andrelton Simmons (starts for Peraza if needed at MI), Nick Markakis (starts for Werth in April) and Solarte filled out the roster.
I think this team would look better with Ellsbury over Gordon and I know I jumped Arenado and Betts, but it was a January draft. Hopefully by April some of these gambles pay off and my rotation stays healthy. If all of that happens, hopefully this team competes into the football season. We'll see.
Okay, take your shots boys. I deserve 'em.
I admit that I tried to get too cute on a couple of picks when I should have just gone down the safe route. It was an interesting atmosphere because there were 400 people in this room and nobody could hear the picks and nobody could really see the draft board. It was tough to keep track of picks. The reason the draft took so long is because the facilitator had to walk down to each group of owners and shout out who was just picked. And this went on for almost 400 picks.
But I blame myself for some picks on the offensive end that I wish I hadn't made. I have no problem with my pitching staff and think I can contend there, but I'm short on power on the offensive end and I have some guys who really need to come through to justify where I drafted them. The good news is that this is a trading league and I may have speed to deal later in the season.
Okay, here's my thoughts:
1.6 Giancarlo Stanton: With power at a premium, I was happy he fell to me at the 6th spot. If Ron Shandler had taken Stanton over Abreu, I would have taken the gimpy Miguel Cabrera at 6. He fell to 9th, which was a bargain, but I'll take the 40+ homer potential of Stanton as the foundation of my team.
2.8 (21st pick) Chris Sale: Remember this is a 13-team league (don't ask why), so when I saw Chris Sale still available I jumped at him. I had planned on taking Kershaw in Round 1 or an SP in Round 3, so this was good value. He should get more Wins this year and if he can duplicate the rest of the numbers my team will have its ace.
3.6 Dee Gordon: Here's where I went wrong. Jacoby Ellsbury fell to me and I had my eyes on him the whole way. He would have been a perfect fit with the power and speed combination, but I targeted speed after the Stanton pick and didn't think Ellsbury would be there and took Gordon. I wish I had this one back, that's for sure. I know I didn't want to start with two Outfielders, but I let the Coronas talk me into this one.
4.8 Victor Martinez: I wanted to keep a close eye on Batting Average in this league with a target of .268 in BA for this format. Martinez provides power and a great BA, but I know he's old and I was targeting young players. But he fit the start and now I had a good start to my infield.
5.6 Nolan Arendado: Here I had my choice of Kyle Seager or Arenado and I went with the younger guy in a hitter's park. I jumped him a few picks, but I knew neither guy was coming back to me. Some folks think it was too early and that I should have taken Seager out of the two, but we'll see. I'm not thrilled with it, but I do like his upside.
6.8 Sonny Gray: I was thrilled to get him as my second SP. There was a run on Closers in this round, but in a 13-team league I never even considered one of the closers. I'm happy with Gray as my SP2.
7.6 Mookie Betts: Okay, so I drank the Bill James Kool-Aid as he has Betts projected for a season of .321 BA, 15 home runs and 40 SBs. I admit I fell in love with those numbers and believed them. I do believe he starts in RF and hits at the top of the lineup. I've been roasted for taking him so high, but I believe in the talent. He better come through to make me look good (well, that's impossible, but you know what I mean).
8.8 Yan Gomes: I took him as the 6th Catcher and was choosing between Gomes and Brian McCann. I just liked his upside and BA better than McCann's. Nothing sexy here, but he filled a hole.
9.6 Hisashi Iwakuma: I think he fell too far in this draft as his ADP in the NFBC is 101. I still needed offense, but as my third SP I felt like I was starting to build a solid staff.
10.8 Steve Cishek: Got my first closer and I'm in the game now for Saves.
11.6 Rusney Castillo: Again, someone who seemed to fall to me as his NFBC ADP is 116. This is pick 138 and his upside was too good to ignore. If he goes 15-20 and hits above .280 he will be a solid outfielder for me.
12.8 Jean Segura: I didn't like this pick, but I had several guys tell me they wanted Segura. Some people expect a bounceback year and I hope it happens, but he looked bad for a full season last year. He deserved that .244 average. Still, he had a lot of personal issues last year and he didn't adjust to the pitchers' adjustments last year. He will be better, but I'm not expecting numbers like we saw in 2013.
13.6 Michael Wacha: Seemed like good value at the time. Time for a bounce back season from Wacha.
14.8 Matt Adams: I could see I was lacking in power and went with the softball hitter. Even if he hits mainly against RHPs, I think 20-25 HRs is possible, which is what I needed at this time.
15.6 Hector Rondon: Here's my second Closer and on a team that should be much improved. Good bargain at this price.
16.8: Jayson Werth: I know he's hurt and he probably will start the season on the DL, but when you draft in January you take guys like this and hope for a healthy return. I can certainly fill in at the OF spot for a month if needed in a 13-team league. I think this pick is going to pay off later on for this team.
17.6 Khris Davis: Just looking for power and I have BA to spare here. He was nothing great last year, but those 25 HRs will help this team.
18-20: Homer Bailey, Shelby Miller, Yusmeiro Petit: Three SPs with upside as they fill out my rotation. There's no guarantees with any of these guys, but the talent is there. Petit down the stretch as a SP was awesome and he could be the best bargain of the three. We'll see.
21.6 Jason Castro: Not a help for my BA and may not start all year, but 2nd Catcher options are painful everywhere.
22.8 Mike Moustakas: I'm believing in the post-season bump and hoping for the best as my UT. I can always replace him.
23.6 Jennry Mejia: A potential 3rd closer to move in and out of my starting lineup when needed. I like it.
24.8 Jose Peraza: I'm betting on an early callup and a total Braves rebuilding job. Bargain here.
Reserve Rounds: I added SPs Jonathan Niese and T.J. House to fill out a pretty good staff. Reserves Andrelton Simmons (starts for Peraza if needed at MI), Nick Markakis (starts for Werth in April) and Solarte filled out the roster.
I think this team would look better with Ellsbury over Gordon and I know I jumped Arenado and Betts, but it was a January draft. Hopefully by April some of these gambles pay off and my rotation stays healthy. If all of that happens, hopefully this team competes into the football season. We'll see.
Okay, take your shots boys. I deserve 'em.
Greg Ambrosius
Founder, National Fantasy Baseball Championship
General Manager, Consumer Fantasy Games at SportsHub Technologies
Twitter - @GregAmbrosius
Founder, National Fantasy Baseball Championship
General Manager, Consumer Fantasy Games at SportsHub Technologies
Twitter - @GregAmbrosius
Re: FSTA Industry Draft In Las Vegas On Thursday
Two hitters below replacement level (Moustakas & Peraza) and an average staff = average to slightly-below average team
Re: FSTA Industry Draft In Las Vegas On Thursday
Thanks for sharing your thoughts Greg. I agree with much of what you said retrospectively. Maybe too early on dee but he surely can outperform that slot. I remember talk last year on how dee and / or billy were returning first round value. Surely easier to construct a team with one of those super Judies in an auction format. Hard to evaluate this draft. I'm sure some picks were made for "chatter" purposes. It was interesting listening to some of the commentary and interviews. I think much of the nfbc community is better prepared than some of the experts at this point in the season.
Maybe I missed it - did you / could you share who won some of the awards? Stats was up for an award or two I think you mentioned?
Maybe I missed it - did you / could you share who won some of the awards? Stats was up for an award or two I think you mentioned?
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Re: FSTA Industry Draft In Las Vegas On Thursday
I think Abreu over Goldschimdt is ridiculous.