Standard 5x5 Yahoo Roto (live-draft) 10-Team League:
Round/ Overall Pick: 1. (7) David Wright 2. (14) David Ortiz 3. (27) Mark Teixeira 4. (34) Adam Dunn 5. (47) Robinson Canó 6. (54) Garrett Atkins 7. (67) Rafael Furcal 8. (74) Aaron Harang 9. (87) Corey Hart 10. (94) Francisco Liriano 11. (107) Yovani Gallardo 12. (114) Jason Bay 13. (127) Rafael Soriano 14. (134) Joakim Soria 15. (147) Tim Hudson 16. (154) C.J. Wilson 17. (167) Rich Harden 18. (174) Troy Percival 19. (187) Bob Howry 20. (194) Ramón Hernández 21. (207) Tom Gordon
or by Position
C: Ramon Hernandez 1B: David Ortiz 2B: Cano 3B: D.Wright SS: Furcal OF: Adam Dunn OF: Jason Bay OF: Corey Hart UTIL: Mark Texeira/ Garret Atkins
SP: Liriano SP: Gallardo SP: Tim Hudson SP: Aaron Harang SP: Rich Harden (in the 17th rd this could be a low risk/high reward case) RP: Rafael Soriano RP: Joakim Soria RP: Troy Percival RP: Tom God (sub while Lidge is out) RP: Bob Howry RP: CJ Wilson
I know none of my relievers are studs but Im a member of the do-not-overpay-for-saves-club. I am happy with my offense with some concerns on my OF (Bay and Hart are my worries). At Catcher, if Hernandez is crap, then I will go to the WW for another hot C bat. Please take the time to analyze and critic my team as I will do the very same for your team.
First of all, I love Liriano and Gallardo. ANd I'm a fan of waiting til the last few rounds to grap RP and C. Nice draft. I like Hart over Bay, and in fact if you can maybe trade Bay to someone who likes him you might be able to upgrade at SP/RP (not liking Harden). But the squad is nice.
I like you offense alot. You have a nice blend of some serious power, runs, and avg. The outfield is a little worriesome but could end up being one of your biggest strengths. You may be short on speed but that can be addressed if needed during the season through a trade. You are going to be short on SP in the beginning of the season since gallardo will not be ready, harden may not, and from some reports I have read liriano may start in pen to limit initial IP (don't know if true). I would look into possibly acquiring another arm through the wire or a trade if it doesn't hurt the integrity of the team.
I have to agree with everyone so far. Your offense will carry your team. I do think that when you take a chance of too many injured guys, you can get burned. However, I do think Liriano and Gallardo will be good. Harden scares me, but you didn't pay much for him. I would also trade Bay for a pitcher and then grab a speedy outfielder from waivers like Michael Bourne or somebody. Overall, you did a good job.
I personally am not a adam dunn or jason bay fan, but I could see how you would like them both. I would probably trade adam dunn, as his BA is murderous in roto. I also think that you should trade atkins, as his value to someone short at 3B should net you a nice return. and really he'd just be wasting away on your bench anyways. Teixera is miles ahead of him as a util player. So shop around one of your OF bats along with atkins and see if you can grab an elite SP. If you can your team will be tremendous. I disagree with most of the posters that you are short on speed. I think you're a good bet to approach 90-100sbs, and with that few hitters in a 12 team league that should be at least middle of the pack, and that's all you need speed-wise.
Also if lastings milledge is on the WW, I think he'll be a roto stud this year. Assuming he gets 600 PA, look for alex rios lite type numbers.
Your RP looks great to me. lots of depth, and sometimes thats better than quality. Unfortunately I think you're a little short on SP depth. While i like your picks, another top SP would be a huge help. But you have the trade chips to solve that.
I like your offense but your right about your concerns with Bay and Hart. Also ive never been a huge fan of Dunn because of his average. I really like Tex this year, esp because its a contract year . I do not like your pitching staff though for the sole reason that Liriano is anchoring your staff and who knows how hell pitch this year. You have a nice team though you'll be able to fill in your staff through the WW and youll be solid.
Nice offense. Tex should put up huge numbers with the Braves lineup this year. I'd get another starter. But there will be somebody that comes out of nowhere this year just like every year. Keep your ears and eyes open.
You've got a solid looking team. I love your offence and all the potential it brings. The only concern I would have is maybe your pitching. If you could try and trade one of your bats for a pitcher, it would help a lot. Other than that, great job. It looks good!
I don't know about trusting Liriano, Gallardo and Hudson at the top of your rotation. Especially Liriano...unless he's changed the way he throws its a matter of when he gets hurt not if.
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by RenPastana » Tue Mar 04, 2008 11:15 am 
. I do not like your pitching staff though for the sole reason that Liriano is anchoring your staff and who knows how hell pitch this year. You have a nice team though you'll be able to fill in your staff through the WW and youll be solid.
