randysxe Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 ok, i am playing in 3 different leagues and one of my drafts is today at 3:00pm est....i have the 2nd overall pick...any thoughts of certain players you think are gonna have great years and your reasoning behind it any help would be great....i have my thoughts, would like to hear others Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgoodcore Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Ryan Howard Don't really think that needs justification or anything. He'll be playing in Philly, a good park to hit in and he'll be playing for a contract. He has guys who get on base in front of him and he's at the age where he'll just keep getting better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flood Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 hows the scoring weighed in your league? first pick i'd take A-Rod or Santana. can't really lose out with either of those.. especially since both will be happier this year with retarded contracts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dante3000 Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 My thoughts? Fantasy Leagues are like magic for dudes who think Magic's gay. I have a level 12 A-Rod! Seriously though, I'd draft Shaq. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flood Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 haha ive never participated in one, im just a stat nerd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slymer Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 A-Rod if he's available at #2. Although I wouldn't pick him cause I don't really like him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randysxe Posted February 21, 2008 Author Share Posted February 21, 2008 hows the scoring weighed in your league?first pick i'd take A-Rod or Santana. can't really lose out with either of those.. especially since both will be happier this year with retarded contracts. basically you play head to head with someone else for the week...the most points gets the win....its head to head every week against someone....there are 3 divisions with 4 teams each...this is the perfect league for me because i can check everyday, so i only need to change things/check once a week...the pitching is counted by what the entire staff does, not individual pitchers...scoring is the following: How do I score points? Your players will score points for you each day on which MLB games are played based on the following formula: Hitters Single = 1 Double = 2 Triple = 3 Home Run = 4 Run = 1 RBI = 1 Walk = 1 Stolen Base = 2 Caught Stealing = -1 Pitching Staffs (the pitching point system has changed in 2008) Win = 5 Strikeouts 0-4 = 0 5-7 = 1 8-10 = 2 11-13 = 3 14-16 = 5 17-19 = 7 20+ = 10 Earned Runs Allowed 0 = 10 1 = 7 2 = 5 3 = 3 4 = 2 5 = 1 6+ = 0 Hits + Walks allowed 0 = 30 1 = 20 2 = 15 3 = 10 4-5 = 7 6-8 = 4 9-11 = 2 12-14 = 1 15+ = 0 i played last year and made it throught the playoffs to the final 32 tema playing...its realy fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randysxe Posted February 21, 2008 Author Share Posted February 21, 2008 My thoughts? Fantasy Leagues are like magic for dudes who think Magic's gay.I have a level 12 A-Rod! Seriously though, I'd draft Shaq. funny, but thats not how it works....i am a stat nerd too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flood Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 dude in that case definately take A-rod. scoring is weighed heavily on fast power hitters. A-Rod will have great extra base hit #'s, he walks a decent amount, and he steals bases. and santana is going to have ridiculous #'s... i mean look how good he was facing strong al central/east teams... and now hes in the nat'l league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randysxe Posted February 21, 2008 Author Share Posted February 21, 2008 dude in that case definately take A-rod. scoring is weighed heavily on fast power hitters. A-Rod will have great extra base hit #'s, he walks a decent amount, and he steals bases.and santana is going to have ridiculous #'s... i mean look how good he was facing strong al central/east teams... and now hes in the nat'l league. totally agree with all your thoughts... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 howard just won $10mil in arbitration, I dont think he's got anything to worry about in the future seeing as he's the only person to have won his case in arbitration this season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest baseball Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 2nd pick, nice! Your objective for the 1st round should always be to pick a player who excels in as many categories as possible at a position where these attributes are not typical. Examples of this are Chase Utley, Jose Reyes, and Hanley Ramirez. All 3 of these players provide attributes that the majority of 2nd or SS do not provide. You don't want to pick from a deep position like 1B or OF. Power hitters who help you in multiple categories are a dime a dozen from those positions. Rodriguez will be picked 1st so I'd go with Hanley Ramirez or Jose Reyes probably next. Only thing is, those two players have been inconsistent, but the reward if they have a great year pays off big time. If you want a sure thing I'd go for David Wright. Pujols torn elbow ligament worries me, I think it's going to be a down year for him. I wouldn't advise picking a pitcher with the 2nd pick. They are too unpredictable, even Santana I would only draft at about 8-12. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randysxe Posted February 21, 2008 Author Share Posted February 21, 2008 2nd pick, nice!Your objective for the 1st round should always be to pick a player who excels in as many categories as possible at a position where these attributes are not typical. Examples of this are Chase Utley, Jose Reyes, and Hanley Ramirez. All 3 of these players provide attributes that the majority of 2nd or SS do not provide. You don't want to pick from a deep position like 1B or OF. Power hitters who help you in multiple categories are a dime a dozen from those positions. Rodriguez will be picked 1st so I'd go with Hanley Ramirez or Jose Reyes probably next. Only thing is, those two players have been inconsistent, but the reward if they have a great year pays off big time. If you want a sure thing I'd go for David Wright. Pujols torn elbow ligament worries me, I think it's going to be a down year for him. I wouldn't advise picking a pitcher with the 2nd pick. They are too unpredictable, even Santana I would only draft at about 8-12. if arod is gone i was thinking hanley ramirez as well...only thing i am worried about with hiim is he doesnt have cabrera protecting him in the lineup any more....but i still think he will have a huge year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 yeah, I go after the top SS/2B as my top 2 picks, then pick up some OF and then go after SP/RP... I wait almost to the 4th round to go after pitchers because there are sooooo many pitchers who are above average that are low in the rankings, ya know? get me maddux/glavine every year and im happy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randysxe Posted February 21, 2008 Author Share Posted February 21, 2008 yeah, I go after the top SS/2B as my top 2 picks, then pick up some OF and then go after SP/RP... I wait almost to the 4th round to go after pitchers because there are sooooo many pitchers who are above average that are low in the rankings, ya know? get me maddux/glavine every year and im happy in the mlb league, the one you are playing in with me, you dont pick individual pitchers, you only pick a teams entire pitching staff...but i do agree with the 2b/ss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flood Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 jeter or reyes for SS, AROD definately for 3rd. hell i'd take Posada at C too... altho i have my doubts if he can reproduce the #'s he had last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest baseball Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 jeter or reyes for SS, AROD definately for 3rd. hell i'd take Posada at C too... altho i have my doubts if he can reproduce the #'s he had last year. Posada's average of balls in play was in the upper .300's last year. Basically, he was way luckier than the average player in the percentage of his balls put into play being turned into outs. He had an amazing year, but he'll definitely come down to earth a little this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 oh really? did you see someone has the brewers4life as their name? I'm totally taking the brewers rotation so he doesnt take them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flood Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 jeter or reyes for SS, AROD definately for 3rd. hell i'd take Posada at C too... altho i have my doubts if he can reproduce the #'s he had last year. Posada's average of balls in play was in the upper .300's last year. Basically, he was way luckier than the average player in the percentage of his balls put into play being turned into outs. He had an amazing year, but he'll definitely come down to earth a little this year. yeah i cant think of any catcher thats really putting up anything close offensively tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randysxe Posted February 21, 2008 Author Share Posted February 21, 2008 Posada's average of balls in play was in the upper .300's last year. Basically, he was way luckier than the average player in the percentage of his balls put into play being turned into outs. He had an amazing year, but he'll definitely come down to earth a little this year. yeah i cant think of any catcher thats really putting up anything close offensively tho. i would take victor martinez, russel martin, a healthy joe mauer, a healthy brian mccann.....and a sleeper to watch out for: Jarrod Saltalamacchia, playing half his games in texas...he can hit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slymer Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 this is the year of Josh Bard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 so far here are my two yahoo teams, kinda stoked but im going to wait until spring training is done before I look at making any moves C - J.R. Towles 1B - Justin Moraneau 2B - Brandon Phillips 3B - Aramis Ramirez SS - Hanley Ramirez OF - Vlad Giurerro OF - Gary Sheffield OF - Jason Bay DH - Carlos Pena B - Matt Kemp B - Kahlil Greene B - Jason Giambi B - Evan Longoria SP - James Sheilds SP - Dice-K RP - Billy Wagner RP - CJ Wilson P - Brad Penny P - AJ Burnett P - Dustin McGowen B - Johnathan Broxton C - Ivan Rodriguez 1B - Prince Fielder 2B - Brian Roberts 3B - Aramis Ramirez SS - Khalil Green OF - Nick Markakis OF - Shane Victorino OF - Jacob Elsbury DH - Ryan Howard B - Frank Thomas B - Edwin Encarncion SP - John Lacky SP - Scott Kazmir RP - Joakim Soria RP - Eric Gange P - Chris Young P - Roy Halladay P - Matt Cain B - Rich Harden B - Tom Glavine B - BJ Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 yeah i cant think of any catcher thats really putting up anything close offensively tho. i would take victor martinez, russel martin, a healthy joe mauer, a healthy brian mccann.....and a sleeper to watch out for: Jarrod Saltalamacchia, playing half his games in texas...he can hit Saltalamacchia isnt going to be the starting Catcher though, so unless you're playing in a deep league his production is going to be real limited Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randysxe Posted February 21, 2008 Author Share Posted February 21, 2008 this is the year of Josh Bard! yes a padre fan...this is the year for kouzmanoff!!....possibly headley....the future antonelli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randysxe Posted February 21, 2008 Author Share Posted February 21, 2008 i would take victor martinez, russel martin, a healthy joe mauer, a healthy brian mccann.....and a sleeper to watch out for: Jarrod Saltalamacchia, playing half his games in texas...he can hit Saltalamacchia isnt going to be the starting Catcher though, so unless you're playing in a deep league his production is going to be real limited its possible for him to beat out laird Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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