Penske Files (Bob)- Best: Adam LaRoche (Round 17) To find power that late in the draft is a steal. I think he should have gone far earlier in the draft. Worst: Brian McCann (Round 3) Considering solid catchers were still available in the last round, this was way too early.
Debbie Does Odalis (Jason)- Best: Matt Holiday (Round 3) To me, this guy is still a borderline first rounder. Worst: Justin Verlander (Round 10) There were a lot of great starters on the board, and I don't think Verlander was in the same league as them.
Long Islanders (Michael)- Best: David Wright (Round 1) This guy is poised for a huge year. Worst: Troy Glaus (Round 17) Out for most of the year with an injury.
Beast is Back (Jon)- Best: Chris Iannetta (Round 19) He is a top catcher and I have seen him go in Round 10. Worst: Xavier Nady (Round 13) He could have been had in Round 20.
High and Tight (Matt G)- Best: Matt Cain (Round 13) By far the best pitcher on the board at that point. Worst: Dice K (Round 8) He is in for a huge drop-off this year- too lucky last year.
Running Cows (Mike P)- Best: Jason Motte (Round 18) Lights out stuff, seems to have one the closer job. Worst: Manny Parra (Round 20) Has potential, but he would have gone undrafted and I think there were more reliable starters on the board at this point.
DHARMA Initiative (John) Best: Ubaldo Jimenez (Round 19) Nasty stuff this late in the draft. Worst: Chipper Jones (Round 5) Just not reliable enough to be a 5th round pick anymore.
I'm On A Boat! (Teddy) Best: Matt Kemp (Round 3) He is 2nd round talent, in for a huge year. Worst: Yovani Gallardo (Round 8). I think he would have been around 2-3 rounds later, far more reliable guys were still on the board.
Amazin' Mets (Me) Best: Jonathan Papelbon (Round 7) I hate taking top closers, but this guy isn't a 7th round pick- great value here. Worst: Carlos Pena (Round 8) Needed to fill my 1st base slot, but should have just taken another top outfielder and worried about 1B later.
Lifetime Ban (Joe) Best: Javier Vasquez (Round 9) A bit early, but in for a huge year. Worst: Alex Rodriguez (Round 1) I don't have a problem with drafting A-Rod, I have a problem with drafting him in Round 1 when he would have lasted until your Round 2 pick.
ROY (Rockoff of the Year) Best: Andre Ethier (Round 11) I like him this year, and he was the best outfielder on the board. Worst: Michael Young (Round 4) He would have been around in Round 10, not a 4th round talent.
Orange and Blue (Seth) Best: Jimmy Rollins (Round 1) Getting him with the 12th pick is an absolute steal, and pairing him with Texiera in Round 2 makes the pick that much nicer. Worst: Ervin Santana (Round 10) He might have a good year, but not worth the risk in Round 10- other surer things were still available.
Good luck to everyone this season...can't wait for things to get underway. I have a live auction draft next Sunday and will provide an analysis for how things unfolded after the draft.
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