All Time Draft Thread

Gekko · Post by **Gekko** » Tue Oct 25, 2011 4:54 am

Originally posted by ToddZ:

The gang at Rotojunkie have been doing this for YEARS. They call them VINTAGE DRAFTS. does this mean someone already has the blueprint on winning...

ToddZ · Post by **ToddZ** » Tue Oct 25, 2011 4:57 am

Originally posted by Gekko:

quote:Originally posted by ToddZ:

The gang at Rotojunkie have been doing this for YEARS. They call them VINTAGE DRAFTS. does this mean someone already has the blueprint on winning... [/QUOTE]Actually no -- they have often invited me but I respectfully declined.

But, there is a reason I did not give them a heads up what was going until after we started

FWIW, I did post the link to these proceedings there this morning.

Suburban Strugglers · Post by **Suburban Strugglers** » Tue Oct 25, 2011 5:04 am

When planning for my next pick there where 3 players that I was hoping may be there. Two hitters and a pitcher. The pitcher went right after I picked in the second round and that was Joe Wood and one of the hitter went with the first pick in third round and that was Hank Greenberg. I also would have used Hank Greenberg's 1937 year with the higher average and rbi over the homers.

Leaving me with one of the hitters left.

Ted Williams 1949

.343 average / 43 HR / 150 R / 159 RBI / 1 Steal

He was the last player left that had a season with over a .340 average, 40 HR, and over 150 in both runs and rbi. He was actually the only player left that had a season with over 150 in both runs and rbi and that was the main reason I made the pick.

I had to consider his 1941 season as well and I can see with the .406 average why people would have taken that year but I just thought that the other numbers that he put up that year where just to low justify picking that year.

Suburban Strugglers · Post by **Suburban Strugglers** » Tue Oct 25, 2011 5:12 am

As crazy as the Eckersley season was the Gagne season is right there with it. It is another one of those seasons that I remember him being great that year but did not realize how great.

The 55 saves with a 1.20 era and a whip right with Eckersley at .692. Then you throw in the fact that he struck out a amazing 137 guys in only 82.1 innings and it is very debatable that his season may have been better. They are both amazing years for closers though and clearly the top 2 seasons for closers in baseball history.

GLG20 · Post by **GLG20** » Tue Oct 25, 2011 6:32 am

Originally posted by ToddZ:

My analysis of the Gagne pick:

Lovely!!!

Wondering if I should pick up a hitter at some point...

DOUGHBOYS · Post by **DOUGHBOYS** » Tue Oct 25, 2011 6:54 am

Originally posted by ToddZ:

HEY KID! How do you and Red Sox Nation feel about John Lackey?

DOUGHBOYS · Post by **DOUGHBOYS** » Tue Oct 25, 2011 8:56 am

No John Lackey to kick around in 2012.

He is headed for Tommy John surgery.

headhunters · Post by **headhunters** » Tue Oct 25, 2011 9:22 am

lackey is just having the surgery to provide excuse for that season

ToddZ · Post by **ToddZ** » Tue Oct 25, 2011 9:23 am

Originally posted by DOUGHBOYS:

No John Lackey to kick around in 2012.

He is headed for Tommy John surgery. Hmm, I wonder if this means some of his contract is covered by insurance, Not suggesting they nudged nudged winked winked him into TJS, just thinking out loud (while I continue to stew over not getting Gagne).

Gekko · Post by **Gekko** » Tue Oct 25, 2011 9:28 am

Originally posted by ToddZ:

(while I continue to stew over not getting Gagne). u weren't only the one considering him

hands down, best RP season ever

CC's Desperados · Post by **CC's Desperados** » Tue Oct 25, 2011 10:25 am

Originally posted by mbendar16:

Shawn,

I bowled at Carolier where they have the US Open.

Mark I bowled five or six games there yesterday. I surely wasn't a star. My best game was probably in the 220's. It looks like the better bowlers would bowl inside of the second arrow.

I was throwing balls left handed and righted handed and there was a guy named Larry Baker watching me bowl. He couldn't figure out what I was doing after I started throwing the bowl with no thumb hole. I'd like to bowl there again when I had more time.

mbendar · Post by **mbendar** » Tue Oct 25, 2011 10:49 am

Shawn,

Larry Baker was almost on my team this year, but he had to back out and bowls sometimes as a sub in the league. It's funny you saw someone from my league on a random day at the lanes.

My game is primarily inside, as I only play outside when I have to. Pretty impressive you can bowl lefty and righty - it must be an edge for leagues/tournaments if you have a average with each.

Mark

Gekko · Post by **Gekko** » Tue Oct 25, 2011 12:47 pm

Glenn X:

If you are checking in, you're up (take all the time you need)

TOXIC ASSETS · Post by **TOXIC ASSETS** » Tue Oct 25, 2011 12:56 pm

Figured we would be seeing Ted William's name picked soon. Other than Ruth - in my opinion the greatest hitter ever. Miliary service cost him 5 years of time, think how much better the career numbers would have been.

Gekko · Post by **Gekko** » Tue Oct 25, 2011 1:16 pm

i do have to admit that while the superstars being selected aren't a surprise, for a couple of them, the year is a surprise. interesting how differently each of us interpret the stats...

GLG20 · Post by **GLG20** » Tue Oct 25, 2011 1:19 pm

Originally posted by TOXIC ASSETS:

Figured we would be seeing Ted William's name picked soon. Other than Ruth - in my opinion the greatest hitter ever. Miliary service cost him 5 years of time, think how much better the career numbers would have been. The coverage of him is my favorite part of the Ken Burns documentary... makes me wish I'd grown up in that era. Loved his dedication to the craft and the stories of him swinging an imaginary bat in the outfield. And of course the last day of the 41 season.... which I'm sure Jose Reyes also appreciated.

Suburban Strugglers · Post by **Suburban Strugglers** » Tue Oct 25, 2011 1:24 pm

I now own both DiMaggio and Ted Williams who as you said both missed prime years of their career to serve our country. It would be incredible to see what there stats would have been had they never missed those seasons.

I also own Mathewson who also served our country and as stated before was infected by that mustard gas. I wonder if I can add another Military player in the 4th round.

Nevadaman · Post by **Nevadaman** » Tue Oct 25, 2011 3:06 pm

All day with no picks. Brutal!

Navel Lint · Post by **Navel Lint** » Tue Oct 25, 2011 3:23 pm

Originally posted by :

List of MLB players who served in WWII

It's a long list with quite a few notable names, as one would expect of "The Greatest Generation". Over 100+ men that played in the minor leagues died during battle in WWII.

Two men that played in the Major Leagues also died serving our country.

Harry O'Neill

and

Elmer Gedeon

[ October 25, 2011, 09:26 PM: Message edited by: Navel Lint ]

Gekko · Post by **Gekko** » Tue Oct 25, 2011 3:36 pm

Originally posted by Nevadaman:

All day with no picks. Brutal! Ted Williams was picked today! In any event, Glenn is dealing with something more important than this draft. Us as fantasy brothers need to support him and give him some leeway here.

Nevadaman · Post by **Nevadaman** » Tue Oct 25, 2011 3:50 pm

Agreed. Not targeting Glenn in any way. Just an overall frustration as this draft has been very slow in general. Gekko, I'm thrilled you're on the end because you're a fast drafter and won't hold me up!