*** VD 13 Commentary Thread ***

[Bene Futuis]

My team has so much speed, I'm going to lap you guys before you get to the next round!

Revo's Roto Rooters

Pos	Player	               Rnd	Pk	Ov	Type
OF	Cody Bellinger - LAD	1	4	4	LS
SS	Gleyber Torres - NYY	2	12	27	LS
2B	Ozzie Albies - ATL	3	4	34	LS
MI	Adalberto Mondesi - KC	4	12	57	LS
P	Charlie Morton - TB	5	4	64	LS
P	Corey Kluber - TEX	6	12	87	LS
OF	Tommy Pham - SD	        7	4	94	LS

Hmm, I was really looking at picking Kluber this time around, which would have been difficult since he was selected by you a round prior.

[Ken]

Hmm, I was really looking at picking Kluber this time around, which would have been difficult since he was selected by you a round prior.

Actually I think taking a player off another team's roster is a solid strategy.

[revo]

Actually I think taking a player off another team's roster is a solid strategy.

I agree, lol

[Ken]

@feral, you are likely correct on the coronavirus thread. My contention is not that the system shouldn't help him. I would agree that med4all type discussions should probably be pushed to the front with coronavirus spreading.

My perspective, coming from someone who has paid $1K+ bills probably 30 times over the last 5 years, is a bit jaded to the idea that the scale of a $1400 bill is obscene after someone may have caught a "pandemic" type virus. I'm probably a massive outlier though.

[TS Garp]

I think most teams are looking good right now - things will evolve as the draft goes on. Also, because it's a mock, you have teams (like mine) that are experimenting with a certain strategy to see how things play out that they may or may not try in a real draft.

[The Feral Slasher]

@feral, you are likely correct on the coronavirus thread. My contention is not that the system shouldn't help him. I would agree that med4all type discussions should probably be pushed to the front with coronavirus spreading.

My perspective, coming from someone who has paid $1K+ bills probably 30 times over the last 5 years, is a bit jaded to the idea that the scale of a $1400 bill is obscene after someone may have caught a "pandemic" type virus. I'm probably a massive outlier though.

I can see how you thought my point was "this guy shouldn't have to pay $1400". Really it was trying to think about where this is going and wondering if it will play a part in the election healthcare discussion. Anyway, appreciate the reasonable discussion

[The Feral Slasher]

@feral, you are likely correct on the coronavirus thread. My contention is not that the system shouldn't help him. I would agree that med4all type discussions should probably be pushed to the front with coronavirus spreading.

My perspective, coming from someone who has paid $1K+ bills probably 30 times over the last 5 years, is a bit jaded to the idea that the scale of a $1400 bill is obscene after someone may have caught a "pandemic" type virus. I'm probably a massive outlier though.

I have amazing health insurance, but even with it I max out my plan every year, mostly due to costly medication for my daughter that she will need the rest of her life. I'm so thankful that I have insurance that makes it a nuisance more than a financial burden or worse.

[Bene Futuis]

I think most teams are looking good right now - things will evolve as the draft goes on. Also, because it's a mock, you have teams (like mine) that are experimenting with a certain strategy to see how things play out that they may or may not try in a real draft.

Looks to me like Garp is attempting the ol' pitching plus steals strategy --- kind of a modified Squidward, as it were. Here's his team, by way of comparison with the others:

SS	Trea Turner - WAS	1	12	12	LS
P	Justin Verlander - HOU	2	4	19	LS
OF	Charlie Blackmon - COL	3	12	42	LS
P	Chris Paddack - SD	4	4	49	LS
P	Noah Syndergaard - NYM	5	12	72	LS
OF	Victor Robles - WAS	6	4	79	LS

[Kevin Seitzer]

You all have way too few Braves. At least revo is showing some intelligence in that area.

[Bene Futuis]

Pssh, get a more worthy team to draft, bro.

[Ken]

You all have way too few Braves. At least revo is showing some intelligence in that area.

A real friend would tell us which Braves are the right Braves (kidding of course)

[Bene Futuis]

I considered taking Chris Chambliss or Bob Horner with my last pick, but I have to show at least a tiny modicum of mercy to my leaguemates / victims and not just blow them away before we even get to double digits.

[Bene Futuis]

I heard that new Braves pitcher Vic Willis might be draftable. That John Clarkson guy might turn out to be worthwhile, at least for one big year or so. Perhaps Tommy Bond could become a contenda....

[The Feral Slasher]

I considered taking Chris Chambliss or Bob Horner with my last pick, but I have to show at least a tiny modicum of mercy to my leaguemates / victims and not just blow them away before we even get to double digits.

Jet Propelled Sam Jethroe is a bargain if you are looking for speed.

[The Feral Slasher]

Needed some speed so I took a gamble on Luis Robert. Probably early, but why not ?