Draft tomorrow - fantasy baseball question

[indifferent]

My draft's tomorrow. Who would you take with the 6th pick? I'm either considering Santana or whoever's left of these five, Pujols, Arod, Teixeira, Abreu, Ramirez, or Ortiz.

 

My league weights RBI, R, HR, SB, and OPS for offense and W, K, WHIP, ERA, and SV for pitching.

 

Thanks!

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

Is this a keeper league?

 

If Pujols or Arod is there at 6, you have to take one of them. Manny wouldn't be a bad pick. Don't overlook Vlad either. And Miguel Cabrera would be a good pick at that spot as well.

[Transmogrified Tiger]

Sidney Ponson or So Taguchi, whichever is still up there.

[Mark_R]

Santana.

[Drew Doughty]

If Pujols is left, take Pujols.

[indifferent]

It's a keeper league. I'm fond of Cabrera, but I still think the 6th spot would be taken him too early (not to mention I'm now suspect of their overall offense affecting his RBI and runs total). I'm assuming Arod and Pujols would be gone at that point.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

It's a keeper league. I'm fond of Cabrera, but I still think the 6th spot would be taken him too early (not to mention I'm now suspect of their overall offense affecting his RBI and runs total). I'm assuming Arod and Pujols would be gone at that point.

 

In a keeper league, I'd be really tempted to take Cabrera because of his age and potential. Santana would be a great choice. If it's keeper, David Wright might be worth a look as well.

[rawaction]

If Pujols or Arod are available at #6, you will win the league because you are in it with some crappy players.

 

I'd probably go with David Wright if Santana is not available. Cabrera loses some points with a crappy team around him.

[indifferent]

Thanks for the input. As this is not a live draft and players have 12 hrs. between picks before their turn is skipped, I haven't drafted 6th yet!

 

I'm on the clock at noon and so far Pujols, Arod, Cabrera, and M. Young are off the board. The person in front of me may or may not get his pick in time. If he doesn't, I'm definitely taking Teixeira. Otherwise, my choices are Abreu, ManRam, Wright, Guerrero, Santana, or Lee. Anyone care to weigh in?

[rawaction]

Thanks for the input. As this is not a live draft and players have 12 hrs. between picks before their turn is skipped, I haven't drafted 6th yet!

 

I'm on the clock at noon and so far Pujols, Arod, Cabrera, and M. Young are off the board. The person in front of me may or may not get his pick in time. If he doesn't, I'm definitely taking Teixeira. Otherwise, my choices are Abreu, ManRam, Wright, Guerrero, Santana, or Lee. Anyone care to weigh in?

 

I'd probably take Santana. Best pitcher out there. You can still get offense. Especially, at OF, 1B and 3B where your other choices are.

[Ding Dong Johnson]

Heads - Santana

Tails - David Wright

 

Best 2 out of 3 flips.

[indifferent]

I think I'll opt for Santana if Teixiera off the board. There's some good depth at 3rd base as well, so I'm giving the edge to Santana.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

I love Teixeira, but I'd take both Santana and Wright ahead of him. Good first basemen can be found in the later rounds.

[indifferent]

Well, Vance, luckily I didn't have to make that choice. The guy in front of me chose Teixiera with 10 min. left, so I went with Santana.

[indifferent]

For anyone that's interested, here's our Cards Talk draft board so far, http://aspato-go.com/cardstalkbaseball/index.php

[Mark_R]

Your fellow fans just aren't the brightest bunch :D

 

Michael Young fourth overall?

Andruw Jones in the first round?

 

Yikes!

[indifferent]

How about Soriano taken with the 6th pick? On the whole, a good group though. I'd be interested in the NSBB/CardsTalk team as well this year. I think I PM'd Vance on that.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

I'm ready for the CardsTalk vs NSBB league...but I can't remember who set that one up. I think it was wolf, but I'm not sure.

 

I'm going to have to defend my title this year.

[rawaction]

I want to do the Cubs/Cards league too.

 

You may still be able to get David Wright in Round 2. I'd go Wright, Bay, Utley, Soriano, or DLee. And don't sleep on Carlos Beltran.

[indifferent]

I would drool if I could still get Wright, doubt it would happen though. Still high on Abreu, Ortiz, and Lee, but again, not going to happen. Beltran is a good, under the radar pick if these guys aren't available.

 

Since two SS are gone early (Young and Tejada), do you think I have to fear a run on SS?

[rawaction]

I would drool if I could still get Wright, doubt it would happen though. Still high on Abreu, Ortiz, and Lee, but again, not going to happen. Beltran is a good, under the radar pick if these guys aren't available.

 

Since two SS are gone early (Young and Tejada), do you think I have to fear a run on SS?

 

Forgot about Abreu and Ortiz. My guess is Ortiz, Abreu, and Wright will be gone. Lee may be gone too. I'd probably go Utley. That'd give the best 2 players at 2 positions (SP, 2B), which nobody else in the league looks to have.

 

I'd see if Beltran's down year pushes him to the 3rd round. I wouldn't worry about a run on SS. If that happens still draft the best player available. People will likely be overdrafting if there's a run on SS, and you can get huge steals.

 

Victor Martinez is another option.

 

Sorry, I don't mean to sound like I am a fantasy guru. I'm not by any means. I think I draft well, but make crap trades. Still don't know why the hell I traded Felix Hernandez for Jason Lane in a keeper league.

[Mark_R]

I'd love a cross board keeper league.

[burnt out cubbie fan]

What about Mauer? He is 5 years younger than Martinez. Also, I would try to be the one that drafts Felix if that is at all possible. He is a stud.

[erik316wttn]

When does Yahoo baseball open? I want to start my league, dammit!!

[NCCubFan]

When does Yahoo baseball open? I want to start my league, dammit!!

Probably Feb. 16. According to mlb.com, that is Fantasy Baseball Opening Day this year (the first day that any fantasy baseball games can begin).