12 Team H2H my first live Draft, critique pls

[Javel]

Standard Yahoo H2H 5x5 Scoring

C: V. Martinez (3)
1B: C. Tracy (10)
2B: J. Cantu (5)
3B: M. Ensberg (4)
SS: M. Young (1)
OF: J. Edmonds (9)
OF: B. Giles (11)
OF: K. Mench (13)
Util: R. Ibanez (16)
BN: J. Dye (18)
BN: D. Young (21)

SP: R. Oswalt (2)
SP: K. Millwood (12)
RP: B. Lidge (6)
RP: B.J. Ryan (7)
P: E. Guardado (8)
P: Z. Duke (14)
P: J. Vazquez (15)
BN: B. McCarthy (17)
BN: E. Loaiza (19)
BN: P. Byrd (20)

Trying Live Draft for first time this year, would appreciate constructive criticism, suggestions, etc.

[atticus]

It might help if you give an indication of the pick number next to each player and the type of scoring

[Javel]

updated info as requested.

[atticus]

Looks like you had a pretty decent draft but I think you took Martinez and Giles a bit earlier than you should have. Moreover, you have some well rounded players but no one who's going to grab hold of any particular category in a twelve team league. In head to head, I'd keep my eyes on players like Willy Mo Pena or Gathright who might help you in particular categories as needed.

Your closers appear to be your strong suit so also keep an eye out for some of those closers in waiting in order to trade one of your better closers for someone with a bit more pop.

Finally, you should be aware that Tracy is going to play third so you might be looking to trade him or Ensberg for any other areas that have some weaknesses as the season develops.

[The Artful Dodger]

I can understand taking Oswalt in Round 2, but I wouldn't have taken V-Mart in the 3rd round and look to build at your other positions, at 3B and most notably your OF. OF is iffy because of Edmonds and Giles' age and health. Plus, I wouldn't have taken a 3rd closer in the 8th round, especially after you've nabbed Lidge and Ryan. Your rotation is spotty outside of Oswalt.

My suggestion is to trade Lidge or Ryan, preferably Lidge because you're more likely to draw a stud SP/position player from him. I'd probably aim for a Carlos Lee or a Lance Berkman type player if you're planning on bolstering offense. Lidge for a top 5 SP is doable.

[footballsimp]

yea i would dish out a reliever for a starter. I like the Offense though. you did pretty good.

help me please

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[bojanglesmn]

I would also trade Lidge or Ryan to someone desperate for a closer.

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