Fantasy Baseball Blog: Season Draft Special

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SP: Jake Peavy, Josh Beckett, RP: Brian Wilson, Joey Devine, P: Max Sherzer, Matt Lindstrom, Chris Perez, Juan Cruz, BN: A.J. Burnett, Josh Johnson, Brad Ziegler, J.J. Putz

Questions for the Manager

1. Which one of your old-timers (Wells, Ortiz, Abreu, Drew) concerns you the most, drop off or health-wise?

"Honestly, I feel uneasy about Big Papi.  It was good to see him play in the WBC, but he wasn't getting the everyday reps that players need. I think it could take him some time to hit his stride this season. 

"Like he said, it's all about timing.  I passed up on younger guys like Lastings Milledge and Nelson Cruz, but I needed Ortiz's power.  I went with the proven bat in a solidified lineup. 

"I feel comfortable with what I am getting in Abreu.  He is a .300 hitter and he can fill all stat categories.  Wells is injury-prone and the wrist he had surgery on last year is bothering him still.  I am concerned with his health and he could be a risk throughout the year. 

"J.D. Drew was gravy in round 22.  He is a veteran and he adds depth in the outfield."

2. You were one of the few players who didn't take two catchers. Are you planning on upgrading/adding, or are you going to stick out Navarro only playing two-thirds of Tampa's games?

"Catcher is a peculiar position in fantasy. 

"There seems to be a new flavor every week.  I will be looking to upgrade throughout the season, whether that be through trade or free agents.  Navarro showed up to camp in great shape and he is coming off a tremendous season.  Catchers are always on my radar."

NYM No. 5 MVP (Fourth Overall Pick)

First Round Pick

David Wright

Lineup

C: Russell Martin, 1B: James Loney, 2B: Howie Kendrick, 3B: David Wright, SS: Michael Young, OF: Ichiro, Raul Ibanez, Jayson Werth, UTIL: Edwin Encarnacion, BN: Conor Jackson, Denard Span, Hideki Matsui, Nick Swisher, Rickie Weeks, Yunel Escobar, Jarrod Saltalamacchia

Pitching

SP: CC Sabathia, Cliff Lee, RP:Brad Lidge, Jose Valverde, P: Joba Champerlain, Huston Street, Justin Duchscherer, Randy Johnson, Anthony Reyes

The biggest problem with this team seems to be the pitching staff. Outside of Sabathia, there's no telling what kind of production the starters will give, making the pitching categories a big question mark.

That could be improved, however, by moving a couple of the very productive bats on the team. There is no lack of power or stolen bases, so batting should carry this team during the season.

Dirtbags (Fifth Overall Pick)

First Round Pick

Ryan Braun

Lineup

C: Chirs Iannetta, 1B: Prince Fielder, 2B: Dustin Pedroia, 3B: Adrian Beltre, SS: J.J. Hardy, OF: Ryan Braun, Jacoby Ellsbury, Nate McLouth, UTIL: Brad Hawpe, BN: Orlando Cabrera, Paul Konerko, Chase Headley, Ian Stewart, Jeff Clement, Joe Crede

Pitching

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