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Before I introduce the future champions of the Bleacher Report Fantasy Baseball League, I would like to send my condolences to the Adenhart family and just as important to the families and friends of the other two killed in the crash, Henry Pearson, 25, and Courtney Stewart, 20. Also, a heartfelt wish to a recovery and how devastated the lone survivor in the car, John Wilhite, must feel.
Finally, to the driver who took those lives and ignited a community, I ask all to forgive him as hard as it is. I do not know him nor do I wish to, but he is but one of thousands who are arrested daily and people are killed by these drunk drivers. He is but a scapegoat for an increasing problem in today's society.
Onto the reason for this article. As some may know and others are soon to find out, B/R Fantasy Community Leader, Collin Hager, asked people to participate in a fantasy baseball league full of B/R writers.
I joined the cause and soon took a leading role in a vision I had to bring the entire league to the front of B/R and make it an interactive experience. I took his vision and ran with it, helping to recruit more writers to partake in the experience.
Hopefully this group will offer entertainment, valuable insight into baseball, and a way to waste some time debating with us.
No team will embrace the full aspect of this trifecta of comedy, insight, and controversy then the Pothead Penguins. Without further ado, let me present you with the best team in the league.
The Pothead Penguins derive their name from my draft strategy and favorite animal. It is a mix of cuteness and rebellion that will dominate the league, but a great name like mine can only go so far. The roster has to be talented as well, and boy is it.
On draft night I drew the ninth overall pick, and with that here is my team pick by pick on draft night:
| 1. | (9) | Tim Lincecum |
| 2. | (16) | Chase Utley |
| 3. | (33) | Carl Crawford |
| 4. | (40) | Jacoby Ellsbury |
| 5. | (57) | Garrett Atkins |
| 6. | (64) | Rafael Furcal |
| 7. | (81) | Chone Figgins |
| 8. | (88) | Javier Vázquez |
| 9. | (105) | Bobby Abreu |
| 10. | (112) | Joakim Soria |
| 11. | (129) | Edwin Encarnación |
| 12. | (136) | Brian Fuentes |
| 13. | (153) | Miguel Tejada |
| 14. | (160) | Josh Johnson |
| 15. | (177) | Erik Bedard |
| 16. | (184) | Felipe López |
| 17. | (201) | Coco Crisp |
| 18. | (208) | Joel Hanrahan |
| 19. | (225) | A.J. Pierzynski |
| 20. | (232) | Manny Parra |
| 21. | (249) | Chris Volstad |
| 22. | (256) | Kevin Gregg |
| 23. | (273) | Joey Devine |
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