First Daft of the Season

by Bluethunder33 on Feb 12, 2012 2:56 PM EST

Format: Yahoo standard, Head-to-Head, 12 Teams - drafting from the #8 position.

Draft Results:

1.	(8)	Evan Longoria	3B
2.	(17)	José Reyes	SS
3.	(32)	CC Sabathia	SP
4.	(41)	Desmond Jennings	OF
5.	(56)	Jay Bruce	OF
6.	(65)	Jon Lester	SP
7.	(80)	Howie Kendrick	1B,2B,OF
8.	(89)	Madison Bumgarner	SP
9.	(104)	Joe Mauer	C,1B
10.	(113)	Gio González	SP
11.	(128)	Billy Butler	1B
12.	(137)	Chris Young	OF
13.	(152)	Nick Markakis	OF
14.	(161)	David Ortiz	Util
15.	(176)	Colby Rasmus	OF
16.	(185)	Colby Lewis	SP
17.	(200)	Edwin Jackson	SP
18.	(209)	Jonny Venters	RP
19.	(224)	Fernando Salas	RP
20.	(233)	Francisco Rodríguez	RP
21.	(248)	Sergio Romo	RP
22.	(257)	David Hernández	RP
23.	(272)	Sean Marshall	RP

Thoughts:

* Happy with my first 6 or 8 rounds (most noticeable weakness - power at 1B)

*SP corp is pretty solid - no big leaps here and no wildcards - should know about what to expect from that crew

*RP group was mainly drafted with the intent of ERA and WHIP control and adding K's - drafted mainly set-up guys with low ERA and high K's for the position.

*Decent speed on the team but doubt I will win any batting titles

*I should be competitive with the pitching group for most all categories except saves

*Bounce backs from Mauer and Rasmus will go a long way to helping solidify the offence.

I welcome any feedback - this was a good warmup for the money leagues coming up

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Not a fan of the Jennings pick but solid draft.

Shark in the water.

by AvoidTheDolphin on Feb 12, 2012 7:05 PM EST reply actions

agreed

That one was difficult to do – I think he will be good but might still be some growing pains to live through this year

by Bluethunder33 on Feb 12, 2012 8:17 PM EST up reply actions

Backups?

You only have 1 player eligible for 2B, SS or 3B. Is it standard to have no contingency in case of injury? Or is this part of the Yahoo rules?

Some of us Brits have seen the light. Just not many.
Any sport where you break for food is all good in my book.

by MagicSpecs on Feb 13, 2012 9:17 AM EST reply actions

My strategy for Head-to-Head leagues has been to have virtually all the bench spots taken by SP’s so that you can have a much better chance to win W’s and K’s each week. With punting saves but also having the low ERA and WHIP relievers, you can usually be quite competitive each week in those categories also. With a solid offense you should be able to win more weeks than lose by having a couple of pitching categories locked up. Certainly not the make-up that would be good in a Roto league.

by Bluethunder33 on Feb 13, 2012 12:38 PM EST up reply actions

I like middle men

But you drafted six of them at the end? What is your roster setup? How many can you actually start each day? Yes, it pays to have a little backup, for slow days of the week, but if you can’t start 4 or more of them, then drafting 6 was a bit of excess.

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by varrys on Feb 14, 2012 7:25 AM EST up reply actions

pitching

There are (2) SP, (2) RP, and (4) P roster spots. There are 5 bench slots to I have 4 SP on the bench to rotate in when their rotation spot comes up and 1 OF guy on bench. Might swap out one of the relief guys for a position player once spring training progresses some. In head-to-head, this has worked out relatively well for me in the past but maybe it was just dumb luck too… I appreciate all the feedback.

by Bluethunder33 on Feb 14, 2012 2:01 PM EST up reply actions