1st pick! Help!

[sinkerslider]

I have first pick in a new salaried keeper league ($125M cap) where we take on real-life contracts with about $35M to spend. It's 6x6 roto scoring (holds + ops). These are the best options as I see 'em:

Vlad for one year @ $15M
Ervin Santana for 3 years @ $0.5M
ARam for 4 years @ $15.5M
Mariano Rivera for 2 years @ $15M
Carlos Lee for 4 years @ $18.5M

My team is:

C: ?
1B: CoJack
2B: Hudson
3B: MCab
SS: Drew
OF: Dunn, Granderson, J.Upton
DH: Maggs, ?
SP: Webb, Haren, Sheets, Verlander, Galarraga
RP: Zumaya

I really should pick up Rivera since I have no one for saves, but I can't help passing on Santana when he's so cheap. Plus, if he doesn't regress, I should only have all the non-reliever categories locked up. It should be noted that other closer options exist (Qualls, BJ Ryan who is cheaper @ $10M, Arredondo, Hoffman) but I doubt any will be left by the time my 2nd pick rolls around (15 teams, snake draft). I'm pretty happy with my offense and would rather not spend anymore on big names like ARam or Vlad. So, I guess I'm asking:

Ervin Santana

or

Mariano Rivera

Thanks very much guys.

[ayebatter]

I prefer Santana over Mariano, but Mcab won't be 3b eligible forever, you may reconsider Aram.

[ensanimal]

Taking the prices into consideration you would have to go with Santana.

I do like the ARam option though also. Could play DH for you this year, and take over 3B when MCab loses elig there.

[oddmanout7]

I think Ervin is your best option. He made some nice strides last season, and has great stuff. I could see him continue to develop into a great #2.

[tyler2]

Agreed, Santana. Would be a nice trade piece, if you find it necessary to go get saves.

[AquaMan2342]

I am a real sucker for Santana, and at that price I am on board for sure.

[Dan Charette]

Santana ia a bargain.

[BUCCOFAN]

True Ervin Santana is a bargain at that price, but he has only had the "ONE" great year, sure it took him sometime to reach those goals. But Pitchers are so funny, and can easily regress......I always like spending my money on BATS. And with M-CAB losing 3B eligiblity soon, A-RAM would be a fine replacement for the next 3 excuse me, 4 years. SOLD!!!! another guy I like is MR. CONSISTENCY Carlos Lee. As for Rivera, closers are a dime a dozen, and he is defidently on his last legs.

Good Luck

[ChewbaccaDefense]

At that price, you HAVE to go with Ervin "Magic" Santana. It is a no brainer.

[raiders_umpire]

Ervin Santana. He gives you a cheap player, good young arm, and gives you trade flexibility in your starters if a need arises.