FakeTeams Dynasty League Draft Results: Round 15

by Ray Guilfoyle on Jan 3, 2012 12:00 PM EST in Baseball

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 22: Stating pitcher Brad Peacock #41 of the Washington Nationals delivers a pitch during the game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on September 22, 2011 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Drew Hallowell/Getty Images)

We are in the middle of Round 16 in the FakeTeams Dynasty League draft, so here is my analysis of the Round 15 picks. This round allows the owner to keep the player for $2 for the next 4 years, so I reached a bit here, again, with a guy who I think could either be traded at some point, or could get close to 400 at bats in 2012. But, either way, his value should increase in the next year or so. My choice here was Yankees utility hitter Eduardo Nunez. I think he could steal 30+ bases in a full-time role, whenever that happens.

Onto the Round 15 picks:

Round 15 - $2 - 4 Years

Oakland Athletics - Brad Peacock - SP - Oakland Athletics
Colorado Rockies - Austin Jackson - OF - Detroit Tigers
Arizona Diamondbacks - Dayan Viciedo - OF - Chicago White Sox
Brooklyn Nets - Chris Perez - RP - Cleveland Indians
Anaheim Angels - Addison Reed - RP - Chicago White Sox
Tampa Bay Rays - Pedro Alvarez - 3B - Pittsburgh Pirates
Carl Winslows - J.P. Arencibia - C - Toronto Blue Jays
Atlanta Braves - Jon Jay - OF - St Louis Cardinals
Miami Marlins - Jose Atluve - 2B - Houston Astros
Fake Teams - Eduardo Nunez - SS - New York Yankees
Boston Red Sox - Justin Morneau - 1B - Minnesota Twins
New York Mets - Melky Cabrera - OF - San Francisco Giants
Texas Rangers - Jose Tabata - OF - Pittsburgh Pirates
Bronx Bombers - Jonathan Sanchez - SP - Kansas City Royals
Los Angeles Dodgers - David Freese - 3B - St. Louis Cardinals
Toronto Blue Jays - Francisco Liriano - SP - Minnesota Twins

My analysis on Round 15 after the jump:

I liked the Rays choice of Pedro Alvarez here, as he still has time to turn things around at the plate. I remember hearing that the Pirates tried ti change his approach at the plate in 2011, which may have compounded the problem. Does he bounce back in 2012 or will he spend more time in AAA than in the big leagues?

Jose Altuve is a guy I targeted in this round and he was taken one pick before me. I think Altuve can provide a solid BA and 20+ stolen bases in 2012.

When I saw Jose Tabata taken, I kicked myself, as I thought he was already taken at this point in the draft. Nice pick for the Rangers here. I like him to bounce back in 2012 as well.

The Blue Jays are taking a chance on Francisco Liriano here, and I wonder if there were better options available.

The Red Sox chose Justin Morneau here, and I hope it turns out be a good pick as that would mean Morneau returns from his post concussion syndrome. Recent reports indicate that Morneau is still suffering from the post concussion syndrome this offseason.

I like the A's choice of Peacock here. He could be a decent late round pick in mixed leagues in 2012.

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Love the Atluve’s Pedroia comparison if hes even close to that level I’ll be happy

Alex Bunbury = good. Teal Bunbury = a colour

by Lesean25 on Jan 3, 2012 1:56 PM EST reply actions

altuve

he needs to learn how to take a BB. I think if he could become more selective he could have a decent BA, but i think .260-.270 is his ceiling unless he keeps reaching via hits. also he has some surprise pop in his bat despite his size..he could hit 10 HR’s this year.

Ride the tiger...You can see his stripes but you know he's clean.

by James Westfall on Jan 3, 2012 8:10 PM EST up reply actions

Morneau

I see my pick of Morneau going one of 3 ways:

1. He never does make it all the way back and has to retire early in the next year or two:
This would be very sad, but I’d be off the hook on the remainder of his contract once he retires per this league’s rules

2. He makes it back to some semblance of his old form in the next 1 or 2 seasons:
so that 2 or 3 years of this 4 year deal end up having surplus value and I’m rewarded for my patience.

3. He makes it back but is a severely diminished talent:
Oh well, I blew ~2% of my yearly budget for a chance at a .300/30/100/100 masher w/ the 235th overall pick

by Scott Clarkson on Jan 3, 2012 3:25 PM EST reply actions

Viciedo

The pick was made before the Quentin trade. I liked the pickup a lot before he had a starting job guaranteed for 2012 now it’s an even better pick. I’ll take a 22 y/o w/ power upside and developing plate discipline anytime.

by Scott Clarkson on Jan 3, 2012 3:26 PM EST reply actions