Fake Teams Dynasty League Draft: Round 13

by Ray Guilfoyle on Dec 23, 2011 8:01 AM EST in Baseball

We just completed Round 13 in the Fake Teams Dynasty League draft yesterday, and I went with a bit of a reach with my pick, but he is a reliever who "should" be his team's closer in 2012, but he may not start the season in that role. Who am I talking about? The new Senor Smoke-Kenley Jansen-who broke the major league record for strikeouts per nine innings for a pitcher with at least 50 innings or work.

Round 13 - $3 - 4 Years

Oakland Athletics - Zack Cozart - SS - Cincinnati Reds
Colorado Rockies - John Danks - SP - Chicago White Sox
Arizona Diamondbacks - Lorenzo Cain - OF - Kansas City Royals
Brooklyn Nets - Ivan Nova - SP - New York Yankees
Anaheim Angels - Sergio Santos - RP - Toronto Blue Jays
Tampa Bay Rays - Derek Jeter - SS - New York Yankees
Carl Winslows - Brian Matusz - SP - Baltimore Orioles
Atlanta Braves - Arodys Vizcaino - RP - Atlanta Braves
Miami Marlins - Randall Delgado - SP - Atlanta Braves
Fake Teams - Kenley Jansen - RP - Los Angeles Dodgers
Boston Red Sox - Dexter Fowler - OF - Colorado Rockies
New York Mets - Bud Norris - SP - Houston Astros
Texas Rangers - Matt Joyce - OF - Tampa Bay Rays
Bronx Bombers - David Robertson - RP - New York Yankees
Los Angeles Dodgers - Andrew Bailey - Oakland Athletics
Toronto Blue Jays - Anthony Rizzo - 1B - San Diego Padres

More of my thoughts after the jump:

I like Jason's pick of Zack Cozart with the first pick in this round. I can see him contributing double digit homers and steals for the Reds in a full time roll in 2012.

I also liked the second choice in this round, John Danks. He had a bit of a down year in 2011, but should return to his mid-3.00 ERA, but may have trouble winning games for the rebuilding White Sox.

I have to say if Arodys Vizcaino was still available, I would had a tough time taking Jansen here. I think Vizcaino will be starting in Atlanta later in 2012, but definitely in 2013, assuming good health.

Ron Shandler llikes the Red Sox pick here, and say's Fowlers upside is 15 HRs and 50 stolen bases, but I tend to think he won't approach either total in 2012.

I was not aware that Anthony Rizzo was still available in this round, ut am happy with my choice of Jansen here. He could strike out 100 batters as the Dodgers closer, and more if he is not.

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Can you please enlighten me

as to what a dynasty league is. Thanks

by Scott T on Dec 23, 2011 8:38 AM EST reply actions

Contracts, annual milb entry draft. Free agent bidding...

Each round of this formation draft has a $ value and length attached to it. Each team has a $120 cap. This round had a $3/4 year deal attached to it. The league is 7×7 w/ BB, OBP, QS, and HLD beyond standard 5×5. Look back a few posts for Ray’s summary post w/ links to each round.

by Scott Clarkson on Dec 23, 2011 9:09 AM EST via mobile up reply actions

Thanks

Sounds interestting.

by Scott T on Dec 23, 2011 10:17 AM EST up reply actions

Ron Shandler's bold Dex prediction

I like the way that man thinks. Anything over 10 HR and 20 SB from Fowler would be gravy. As long as he continues to walk at a 12% clip and perhaps improve his contact skills I’ll be a happy owner getting him around pick 200. He should score 85+ runs easily in 2012.

by Scott Clarkson on Dec 23, 2011 9:14 AM EST via mobile reply actions

It will be interesting if he keeps getting the green light on SBs (25 for 42 or 60% success rate)

Much of his value will be set by him hitting at the top of the Rockies lineup (Runs an SB).

Also, not sure where the 10 HRs come from. He has only 15 in 1600 PAs.

Doubting Thomas, the patron saint of sabermetrics

by Jeff Zimmerman on Dec 23, 2011 9:28 AM EST up reply actions

SB success rate = scary

I am painfully aware of the holes in his game that you have brought up Jeff. I’m taking a gamble that he still has a lot of room for improvement that can still be realized in his age 26-29 seasons.

His ISO has ticked up in each of the past 3 seasons and he’s got a big enough frame at 6’4" to grow into a little more power and luck into 10+ HR playing 81 games at Coors. He also demonstrates an excellent speed score and I’m persuaded by the argument that base stealing can be learned/taught.

Fowler’s particular skill set has its value maximized in a league that not only counts BB but OBP as well. If he’s a serious R/BB/OBP/SB contributor I can live with the very muted AVG/HR/RBI upside in a 4th OF/Util/Bench role.

I debated Fowler vs. Joyce with myself for a long time before making the pick. I took the younger healtheir player w/ the friendlier home park.

by Scott Clarkson on Dec 23, 2011 10:57 AM EST up reply actions