SeaDogStat Memorial League picks and discussion

[Todd Zola]

I'm picking 14th in the concurrent First Pitch Arizona Speakers Draft, so fourth here will be a nice contrast.

Here is a link to a Google Doc where I will track the league. Gratuitous plug alert: This is available with a Mastersball subscription. You get a link to your own template.

SeaDogStat - Google Sheets

[Moonlight J]

I somehow ended up with the 8th pick in both leagues, and have taken Ohtani to begin both.

[Todd Zola]

I somehow ended up with the 8th pick in both leagues, and have taken Ohtani to begin both.

It will be interesting to see how you diverge based on the rooms, and/or your desire to change things up. I'm not sure how much of a blueprint the FPAZ draft is, since the group really doesn't follow the ADP, at least not as much as a typical NFBC draft.

[BuckyBuckner]

Was hoping for Burnes and Cole at the turn. Oh well, I'll have to live with one out of two.

[Hornsby]

Was hoping for Burnes and Cole at the turn. Oh well, I'll have to live with one out of two.

I thought you migt do a double tap, which is why I took Burnes as my 1st pick. However you returned the favor by taking Freeman away from me. I went back and forth over the order of my 1st pitcher, and I guess I got lucky...

[BuckyBuckner]

I thought you migt do a double tap, which is why I took Burnes as my 1st pick. However you returned the favor by taking Freeman away from me. I went back and forth over the order of my 1st pitcher, and I guess I got lucky...

You made the right move. Freeman is a very nice consolation prize for me so I'll be alright.

[Moonlight J]

It will be interesting to see how you diverge based on the rooms, and/or your desire to change things up. I'm not sure how much of a blueprint the FPAZ draft is, since the group really doesn't follow the ADP, at least not as much as a typical NFBC draft.

Right - I have been tracking what I wanted vs what I ended up with in the FPAZ one to see how that aligns with what I attempt here. Through 5 rounds, I have rostered 2 of 5 intended targets

[Ken]

This is a HR/RBI only league right?

[Todd Zola]

This is a HR/RBI only league right?

With one catcher and pitching points count triple.

[ThatRogue]

This spot stinks (9 and 22)…I wanted either Alonso, Harris or Riley with my next pick and all three went right before my turn. So I will add a ton of risk, knowing Tatis will miss the first 20 games and he is recovering from two offseason surgeries. Probably not the smartest move, but hey…I want to have some fun with this process.

[Pauly]

This spot stinks (9 and 22) I wanted either Alonso, Harris or Riley with my next pick and all three went right before my turn. So I will add a ton of risk, knowing Tatis will miss the first 20 games and he is recovering from two offseason surgeries. Probably not the smartest move, but hey I want to have some fun with this process.

Draft Champions is one format where it is easier to take on the risk of a guy who will miss the first 20 games, because at least your team will be generally healthy enough to easily replace him in April. FWIW I liked the Tatis pick as soon as I saw it. You have to jump a guy like that if you want him.

[Moonlight J]

I'm taking Anthony Rendon in the 3rd round

[Pauly]

Ive never seen a year where an entire position is basically depleted by the beginning of round 3.

[Ken]

Ive never seen a year where an entire position is basically depleted by the beginning of round 3.

I don't know, some years the catcher position is depleted before the draft starts.

[GwynnInTheHall]

Sniped twice, first Alcantara and the Arenado.
Settling in for the long nap.