Comments on: My First Mock of 2008 http://fbbaddict.wordpress.com/2008/01/09/first-mock-of-2008/ Just another WordPress.com weblog Thu, 26 Mar 2009 11:03:29 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: fbbaddict http://fbbaddict.wordpress.com/2008/01/09/first-mock-of-2008/#comment-18 fbbaddict Thu, 17 Jan 2008 01:40:49 +0000 http://fbbaddict.wordpress.com/2008/01/09/first-mock-of-2008/#comment-18 I retort: In the fourth round I am generally still taking who I think to be the best offensive player remaining, and while I can only start one 1B, (Morneau), I can still start a corner and Hafner qualified there according to this draft format (Ortiz is my DH) I was actually debating between Pronk and Morneau in the third round, so when Hafner fell to me in the 4th, I had to take him. Also, I think I formed a rather nice OF in the end anyway. On the draft recap page, it lists Figgins as my 3B, but I'd actually be using Glaus (pre-trade) there and Figgins would be an OF. Therefore, my OF would consist of Holliday, Bay (great value in the 6th), Figgins, and the Matthews, Melky, or Cameron as my #4. I also feel like with Figgins (approx 50 steals) and Lugo (approx 30), I have a nice enough foundation for speed to go along with my super core of big boppers that should all be giving me at least 30-35 homers a pop in Holliday, Papi, Morneau, Hafner, Bay (who I expect a big bounceback from). I retort:

In the fourth round I am generally still taking who I think to be the best offensive player remaining, and while I can only start one 1B, (Morneau), I can still start a corner and Hafner qualified there according to this draft format (Ortiz is my DH) I was actually debating between Pronk and Morneau in the third round, so when Hafner fell to me in the 4th, I had to take him.

Also, I think I formed a rather nice OF in the end anyway. On the draft recap page, it lists Figgins as my 3B, but I’d actually be using Glaus (pre-trade) there and Figgins would be an OF. Therefore, my OF would consist of Holliday, Bay (great value in the 6th), Figgins, and the Matthews, Melky, or Cameron as my #4.

I also feel like with Figgins (approx 50 steals) and Lugo (approx 30), I have a nice enough foundation for speed to go along with my super core of big boppers that should all be giving me at least 30-35 homers a pop in Holliday, Papi, Morneau, Hafner, Bay (who I expect a big bounceback from).

]]> By: Scott http://fbbaddict.wordpress.com/2008/01/09/first-mock-of-2008/#comment-17 Scott Tue, 15 Jan 2008 18:13:49 +0000 http://fbbaddict.wordpress.com/2008/01/09/first-mock-of-2008/#comment-17 Good start to the site, I really enjoyed your starting pitcher thoughts. I know a lot of mock drafting is personal preference but I was slightly confused by some of your picks. I don't really know the starting positions that you were looking to fill so some of that is problematic as well. After looking at your draft I just thought you took away a lot of flexibility by drafting 3 1b/DH players in rounds 2-4. By doing this I thought you missed out on a lot of the well-rounded players (read players with steals who don't hurt you in other cats). Holliday where you got him and Ortiz were both great deals but I don't understand Morneau and Haf. I think picking Martin or Granderson (instead of Morneau) would have helped your steals and the overall balance of your team. I also think that adding Rios/Roberts instead of Hafner would have also helped. Here's what you have.... Holliday Ortiz Morneau Hafner Here's what it could have been.... Holliday Ortiz Martin Roberts Holliday Ortiz Martin Rios Holliday Ortiz Granderson Roberts Holliday Ortiz Granderson Rios The last option gives you a sick OF but I kinda like the above permutations alittle more because they give you a better balance statistically and position elig wise. I'm curious to hear your thoughts. Thanks Scott Good start to the site, I really enjoyed your starting pitcher thoughts. I know a lot of mock drafting is personal preference but I was slightly confused by some of your picks. I don’t really know the starting positions that you were looking to fill so some of that is problematic as well.

After looking at your draft I just thought you took away a lot of flexibility by drafting 3 1b/DH players in rounds 2-4. By doing this I thought you missed out on a lot of the well-rounded players (read players with steals who don’t hurt you in other cats). Holliday where you got him and Ortiz were both great deals but I don’t understand Morneau and Haf. I think picking Martin or Granderson (instead of Morneau) would have helped your steals and the overall balance of your team. I also think that adding Rios/Roberts instead of Hafner would have also helped.

Here’s what you have….
Holliday
Ortiz
Morneau
Hafner

Here’s what it could have been….
Holliday
Ortiz
Martin
Roberts

Holliday
Ortiz
Martin
Rios

Holliday
Ortiz
Granderson
Roberts

Holliday
Ortiz
Granderson
Rios

The last option gives you a sick OF but I kinda like the above permutations alittle more because they give you a better balance statistically and position elig wise. I’m curious to hear your thoughts.

Thanks
Scott

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