Same concept at the Lockdown Draft, but using 2 Catchers and Avg instead of OBP. 18 teams instead of 20. 10 man reserve rosters and only 20 man minor league squads. Unlike the first time, we drafted MLB players first and then held a second draft for minor leagues. KDS drafts were used for both, I had the 14th pick in the MLB draft and the 2nd in the MiL draft.
Majors: It seems like I always chase pitching because I discount it so heavily due to the volatility. Using the Lockdown league as a reference I noticed that a few of the pitchers that recently underwent TJ surgery were discounted. Decided to pivot and stock up on young pitching or pitching undergoing TJ. I feel confident in my ability to accumulate minor league hitters to address any deficiencies. My target to compete is 2022.
MLB first 10 rounds:
1.14: W. Buehler: Vlad went a couple picks before me and that solidified going with the best young pitcher
2.05: B. Bichette: Happy to grab him and should anchor my MI for years
3.14: M. Chapman: Mondesi & Olson went a few before me and really wanted one of them. Not sure this was the best pick here but will be a good offensive anchor.
4.05: A. Nola: 2019 wasn't his best but still young and will be a solid arm for a few years
5.14: J. McNeil: One of my older players at 28, but wanted a solid player for 2b
6.05: O. Mercado: Solid young player that helps everywhere
7.14: N. Syndergaard: First TJ player, part of the dominate staff I hope to have for 2022
8.05: L. Severnio: Second TJ player
9.14: N. Mazara: Can't believe he is only 25, even if he is what he is, he will help for a few years
10.05: A. Riley: Please learn how to make contact!
Full MLB team (& round taken):
C: C. Vasquez (15) & A. Allen (26)
1b: J. Pederson (12)
2b: J. McNeil (5)
3b: Chapman (3)
SS: Bichette (2)
MI: W. Adames (11)
CI: G. Urshela (13)
OF: Mercado (6), Mazara (9), Riley (10), J. Fraley (16), V. Reyes (21)
UT: J. Choi (20)
Hitting Reserves: C. Pinder (24), Y. Chang (33), Willi Castro (27), Seth Brown (29), C. Stewart (30), Justin Williams (31)
Pitching: Buehler (1), Nola (4), Syndergaard (7), Severino (8), A. Heaney (14), P. Lopez (17), A. Bradley (18), M. Fulmer (19), T. Buttery (22), C. Poche (23), Bryse Wilson (25), P. Fairbanks (28), Trevor Richards (32),
Minors: I had the #2 pick and was torn between Adell & Robert. Thanks to some help on here and a couple bourbons I went with Adell. I focused on hitting and really like the guys I accumulated:
Hitters & Round Taken:
Adell, LAA (1), J. Groshans, Tor (2), C. Carroll, Ari (3), G. Perdomo, Ari (4), J. Jung, Tex (5), J. Adams, LAA (6), G. Jimenez, Bos (7), I. Paredes, Det (8), B. Turang, Mil (9), J. Diaz, TB (10), G. Henderson, Bal (11), G. Rodriguez, Cle (12), I. Mena, SD (13), J. Pomares (14)T. Callihan, Cin (15), J. Rosario, SD (16), A. Cabello, NYY (17), E. Pereira, NYY (18), E. Garcia, Mil (20)
Pitcher & Round Taken:
A. Faedo, Det (19)
I feel that I executed my plan well and pitching will be a strength for a few years and will allow my hitters time to develop.
Appreciate any thoughts or comments.
Majors: It seems like I always chase pitching because I discount it so heavily due to the volatility. Using the Lockdown league as a reference I noticed that a few of the pitchers that recently underwent TJ surgery were discounted. Decided to pivot and stock up on young pitching or pitching undergoing TJ. I feel confident in my ability to accumulate minor league hitters to address any deficiencies. My target to compete is 2022.
MLB first 10 rounds:
1.14: W. Buehler: Vlad went a couple picks before me and that solidified going with the best young pitcher
2.05: B. Bichette: Happy to grab him and should anchor my MI for years
3.14: M. Chapman: Mondesi & Olson went a few before me and really wanted one of them. Not sure this was the best pick here but will be a good offensive anchor.
4.05: A. Nola: 2019 wasn't his best but still young and will be a solid arm for a few years
5.14: J. McNeil: One of my older players at 28, but wanted a solid player for 2b
6.05: O. Mercado: Solid young player that helps everywhere
7.14: N. Syndergaard: First TJ player, part of the dominate staff I hope to have for 2022
8.05: L. Severnio: Second TJ player
9.14: N. Mazara: Can't believe he is only 25, even if he is what he is, he will help for a few years
10.05: A. Riley: Please learn how to make contact!
Full MLB team (& round taken):
C: C. Vasquez (15) & A. Allen (26)
1b: J. Pederson (12)
2b: J. McNeil (5)
3b: Chapman (3)
SS: Bichette (2)
MI: W. Adames (11)
CI: G. Urshela (13)
OF: Mercado (6), Mazara (9), Riley (10), J. Fraley (16), V. Reyes (21)
UT: J. Choi (20)
Hitting Reserves: C. Pinder (24), Y. Chang (33), Willi Castro (27), Seth Brown (29), C. Stewart (30), Justin Williams (31)
Pitching: Buehler (1), Nola (4), Syndergaard (7), Severino (8), A. Heaney (14), P. Lopez (17), A. Bradley (18), M. Fulmer (19), T. Buttery (22), C. Poche (23), Bryse Wilson (25), P. Fairbanks (28), Trevor Richards (32),
Minors: I had the #2 pick and was torn between Adell & Robert. Thanks to some help on here and a couple bourbons I went with Adell. I focused on hitting and really like the guys I accumulated:
Hitters & Round Taken:
Adell, LAA (1), J. Groshans, Tor (2), C. Carroll, Ari (3), G. Perdomo, Ari (4), J. Jung, Tex (5), J. Adams, LAA (6), G. Jimenez, Bos (7), I. Paredes, Det (8), B. Turang, Mil (9), J. Diaz, TB (10), G. Henderson, Bal (11), G. Rodriguez, Cle (12), I. Mena, SD (13), J. Pomares (14)T. Callihan, Cin (15), J. Rosario, SD (16), A. Cabello, NYY (17), E. Pereira, NYY (18), E. Garcia, Mil (20)
Pitcher & Round Taken:
A. Faedo, Det (19)
I feel that I executed my plan well and pitching will be a strength for a few years and will allow my hitters time to develop.
Appreciate any thoughts or comments.
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