1963 Rookie Draft

[leecemark]

1963 Rookie class
1) Hard Cider from Gamblers - Dick Allen
2) Legends - Jim Ray Hart
3) Diablos - Pete Rose
4) Shoeless Joes - Mickey Lolich
5) Cannons - Jimmy Wynn
6) Legends from Redbirds - Tommy John
7) Skipjacks - Willie Horton
8) Gamblers from Knights via Skipjacks - Rico Carty
9) Legends from hard Cider - Ron Hunt
Second round
1/10) Gamblers - Rico Petrocelli
2/11) Legends - Rusty Staub
3/12) Cannons from Diablos - Don Buford
4/13) Hard Cider from Avengers - Joe Morgan
5/14) Hard Cider from Cannons - Jim Hall
6/15) Shoeless Joes from Redbirds - Denny McLain
7/16) Skipjacks - Frank Linzy
8/17) Legends from Knights - Gene Alley
9/18) Hard Cider - Wally Bunker
Third round
1/19) Gamblers - Ron Herbel
2/20) Legends - Ray Culp
3/21) Diablos - Joe Hoerner
4/22) Shoeless Joes - Don Wert
5/23) Cannons - Ken Harrelson
6/24) Redbirds - Bruce Howard
7/25) Gambler from Skipjacks via Hard Cider - Gates Brown
8/26) Knights - Vic Davalillo
9/27) Hard Cider - Larry Brown
Fourth round
1/28) Gamblers - Jose Cardenal
2/29) Legends - Marcelino Lopez
3/30) Diablos - Jose Santiago
4/31) Shoeless Joes - Bob Sadowski
5/32) Cannons - Aubrey Gatewood
6/33) Redbirds - Willie Smith
7/34) Skipjacks - Dick Green
8/35) Knights - Pass
9/36) Redbirds from Hard Cider - Cleon Jones
Fifth round
1/37) Gamblers - Pass
2/38) Legends - Pass
3/39) Diablos - Pass
4/40) Shoeless Joes - Pass
5/41) Cannons - Al Ferrara
6/42) Redbirds - Jesus Alou
7/43) Skipjacks - Grover Powell
8/44) Knights - Pass
9/45) Hard Cider - Dick Calmus
6th round
Cannons - John Bateman
Redbirds - Bob Chance
all others have passed their remaining picks
7th round
Cannons -

[leecemark]

--Mac, you can pick anytime. Lew on deck. Commencing at the top of the hour picks will be on 5 minute windows.

[ElHalo]

I stopped home to draft before going to the gym. I think I'm gonna pop out, though; Mark, you have my picks, right?

[leecemark]

--Your first rounder only. If you're not going to be back before your next pick you'll need to send a list or make it up when you return.

[mac195]

The Hard Cider are pleased to select...

http://www.geocities.com/Colosseum/Pressbox/1993/allencard.jpg
Dick Allen.

[leecemark]

--Lew, you've got til 9:05. I've got EH's pick and Joe's so it will get back to you fast Chris.

[catcher24]

The Legends are not pleased for the Hard Cider. However, the Legends, after much soul searching, discussion among myself, and stat review, will make the second pick in the 1963 Rookie draft Jim Ray Hart.
http://baseball-fever.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=11229&stc=1&d=1152839508

[catcher24]

Is Chris here?

[mac195]

Good pick, Lew. You get 5 good years from him... more value than from the bigger names.

[J W]

Good job Lew... Jim Ray was my #2 guy as well, and we both have entrenched 3Bmen. Talk about a HOF career gone south; anyone know what happened to him after '68?

[catcher24]

Yeah, that's the way I figured it, Mac. His OBP isn't much below my other choice, and his slugging is better. He'll be an outfielder for me, though. No way with his fielding will he displace Santo at third! I checked to make sure he plays the outfield every year from 64 through 68.

[leecemark]

--He has been around BBF this evening.
--Diablos select...

http://images.auctionworks.com/hi/70/70411/prose4.jpg
Pete Rose

--Shoeless Joes select...

http://i11.ebayimg.com/03/i/06/fd/98/bc_1.JPG
Mickey Lolich


--Cannons on the clock

[catcher24]

Thanks, JW. I needed a little more pop in the middle of the order, and he fit the bill nicely.

[ElHalo]

Thanks Mark. I'll be out for an hour and a half or so; if my pick comes up, just go ahead with it and I'll make it up when I get back.

[catcher24]

Surprised that Joe took Morgan so early. He really only has three years out of the six. He was pretty far down my list, actually.

[538280]

I'm here, I'm here...pick will come. I wanted Hart! I was hoping he'd slip down because he's not a big name. His production through '68 is much better than a guy like Morgan. Pick coming up....

[ElHalo]

Rose gives me pretty good production from 2B (where I had literally nobody) for six years. Can't complain about that.

[mac195]

Thanks Mark. I'll be out for an hour and a half or so; if my pick comes up, just go ahead with it and I'll make it up when I get back.

OK. I see its a third round pick.

[leecemark]

--I'm embarassed to say that I have several peoples list and got the wrong guy for Shoeless. His actual pick is Mickey Lolich, not Joe Morgan. Sorry for the mixup.

[catcher24]

Don't hurt me here, Chris!:p

[538280]

I have some reservations about this pick, there are others who fit my team much more, but he's by far the best player available (and one of my favorites-I would know), so I'll go with Jimmy Wynn.

http://www.baseball-almanac.com/players/pics/jimmy_wynn_autograph.jpg

[J W]

No prob... I'm on it :gt

Give me a minute, Lew

[catcher24]

Better edit that photo quick, Mark!;)

[leecemark]

--Guess that gives you one of your "big 6" JW.

[J W]

Indeed... Lolich was not one of our "Big 6". But to each team his own.

done, thanks

[leecemark]

--Lew on the clock. JW on deck.

[catcher24]

Legends select...

http://i11.ebayimg.com/04/i/04/77/81/ed_1_b.JPG

http://i22.ebayimg.com/03/i/07/94/c6/47_1.JPG
TOMMY JOHN.

[538280]

edit-nevermind

[leecemark]

JW up, Dudecar on deck

[leecemark]

--Tick, tock

[catcher24]

Geez, I hope my pick didn't give JW a stroke!:p

[leecemark]

--It actually left him with 2 of his "big 6" at pick #7. Your window is actually up JW, so please break the suspense.

[J W]

warroom is busy... how much time left?

[538280]

Lew, check your PM box please.

[J W]

ok:

the Skipjacks select...

http://i24.ebayimg.com/02/i/07/5f/2d/12_1.JPG
Willie Horton

[leecemark]

warroom is busy... how much time left?


minus 3 minutes

[catcher24]

He was the other choice in my spot. It was between him and John, and I need pitching. Hated to bypass him, though!

[J W]

didn't see the page turn in time--sorry :o

[leecemark]

--Good choice, JW. Willie the Wonder was a favorite of mine as a kid. Perhaps we can deal.

[The Dude]

The Beeg Mon Rico Carty
http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com/nl/atlbraves/cartyalt.jpg

That completes our 3,4,5 OF punch for 1964.

[leecemark]

He was the other choice in my spot. It was between him and John, and I need pitching. Hated to bypass him, though!


--If you're planning to use Hart in the OF Horton is redundant. Your pitchers would strike if you had them both out there.

[J W]

Beanie Bill is always listening, Mark. ;)

[leecemark]

--Lew, Dude, Lew

[catcher24]

You think so, Mark? Could be, but he sure was a big bopper. My main reservation was you only got four years out of Horton, but five out of John. And like I said, I needed pitching.

[catcher24]

Dude - Nice pick on Carty. Check with Mark to make sure that missed season in 67 or 68 won't count against his six year clock!

The Legends, having missed out on second baseman Pete Rose, decide to grab...

http://i23.ebayimg.com/03/i/04/b5/2c/0c_1_b.JPG
RON HUNT while still available.

[mac195]

Look at the size of Carty's head in that picture! :eek:

Good pick, Dude.

[The Dude]

Ahhh, I was going for hunt!

[leecemark]

[QUOTE=catcher24]Dude - Nice pick on Carty. Check with Mark to make sure that missed season in 67 or 68 won't count against his six year clock!

--Sorry ,its 6 calender years. Everybody drafted in 63 will be a FA in 1969.

[catcher24]

Ouch, that hurts! He wouldn't have been as high on my list if I knew that. Dude will only get about 3 1/2 years out of him. But great years, to be sure!

[The Dude]

Rico Petrocelli

http://i12.ebayimg.com/04/i/06/93/98/83_1_b.JPG

PS.I don't even know If I'll be in the league that far from now.

[538280]

Ahhh, I was going for hunt!

So was I! Hunt is a good 2B right from the start in '63.

[leecemark]

--Just got a call. My wife's car won't start. I've got to step out. Should be back before the third round when I've got the Joes and my own pick. Keep up the pace meanwhile. Have fun!

[catcher24]

Nice pick on Petrocelli, Dude. He was coming up quick on my list. Another tough decision, but the Legends decide to go with Le Grande Orange...

http://i7.ebayimg.com/05/i/07/a4/3e/13_1_b.JPG
RUSTY STAUB.

[catcher24]

Why the heck can't I get any pictures to appear? All that shows up is the URL instead of the picture!

[catcher24]

Sorry to hear that. Hurry back, Mark.

[catcher24]

OK, who did that and how did you do it??:noidea

[J W]

1. go to ebay and type the players' name followed by "photo"

2. click on the "see larger image" caption when you see a pic you like

3. right click, then select "view image" (this option is in Mozilla, which is what I use for practically everything but ironically not BBF)

4. copy & paste THAT url

I have done this in 15 seconds before... of course I liked the first pic I came to

[catcher24]

According to my list, Chris is on the clock.

[catcher24]

OK, I think I see. Thanks, JW!!

[538280]

Don Buford

http://www.baseball-almanac.com/players/pics/don_buford_autograph.jpg

[catcher24]

Decent pick, Chris. I had him as the final backup if I didn't get Rose or Hunt.

[mac195]

http://images.auctionworks.com/hi/63/63331/morgan-1.jpg
Joe Morgan

http://images.auctionhelper.com/images/12566/July1-15/hall17.jpg
Jimmie Hall

[catcher24]

Ya got me, Mac. Jimmie Hall was my next pick. Four good years out of him, starting in 63.

[catcher24]

My list shows the Shoeless Joes are up. Is that right? If so, Mark has Joe's list!

[catcher24]

Are we going to wait for Mark to come back and make the Shoeless Joe's pick, or skip to JW?

[catcher24]

Am I the only one left here? I'll just make the rest of my picks, then.:D

[J W]

I can wait. I have three players graded about equal right now and I don't feel like choosing.

[mac195]

I think we need to wait until Mark comes back.

[538280]

Mark is shown as being online.

[catcher24]

No problem waiting. Mark was here and an emergency came up, so I think waiting is the right thing to do. But I'm leaving (I'll still be signed on) for about 15 minutes. If Mark comes back and JW makes his pick, please give me a few extra minutes.

[leecemark]

--Shoeless takes...

http://i9.ebayimg.com/04/i/07/a3/73/a3_1_b.JPG
Denny McLain

[leecemark]

--Didn't take long to handle my "emergency". The wife's car wouldn't start for her when she was ready to come home from the gym. Turned right over for me though:crazy .

[J W]

I'm in a complete quandry right now... I'm sitting on our 10th and 11th rated players and they play the same position. One's LH and one's RH.

Pick in a minute...

[J W]

Good to hear that, Mark. :cool:

[mac195]

Well, the Joes should have plenty of innings with those two on the staff.

[catcher24]

Glad to hear it wasn't much of a probem, Mark.

[leecemark]

--Awesome draft for the Hard Cider. Allen was clearly the best player of this rookie crop, then Hall of Fame 2B Joe Morgan and less awesome, but good right away Jimmie Hall. I think Mac is going to be a contender in this league for a loooong time.

[catcher24]

And I think you're right.

[J W]

Well, with the recent change in max BFP % allowed I guess it makes the righty more valuable. The Skipjacks select...

http://i14.ebayimg.com/01/i/07/b2/b7/32_1_b.JPG
Frank Linzy

[catcher24]

Actually, I had Morgan about this deep, but had already taken Hunt anyway. Morgan only gives three seasons before he becomes a FA. Sounds like a cry from Mac for adding another Franchise Player!;)

[catcher24]

Well, so much for my next pick - both players I wanted were just taken. You made by far the best choice, JW. I know which lefty you're looking at, and upon further inspection I dropped him WAY down my list.

[catcher24]

Well, I'll let the lefty go for now, since he only has three seasons, and not many IP in those. I need a shortstop; won't help me right away, but he'll help in a year or two. I pick SS GENE ALLEY.

http://imagehost.vendio.com/bin/imageserver.x/00000000/dslsports/12th7v.jpg

[catcher24]

BTW, JW, I had Linzy's picture all ready to post, you dog!:grouchy

[J W]

Well, so much for my next pick - both players I wanted were just taken. You made by far the best choice, JW. I know which lefty you're looking at, and upon further inspection I dropped him WAY down my list.

I thought you would--my team needs another lefty reliever for later now that Perranoski's gone, but I had to take BPA. Closer > Setup Man

[ElHalo]

Is the draft list on the first page updated?

[J W]

BTW, JW, I had Linzy's picture all ready to post, you dog!:grouchy

I feel your pain... but you'll have to figure out why ;) . I've started negotiations in regard to this mystery pain.

[ElHalo]

Oh, it is. So I didn't miss anything at the gym. Good times.

[mac195]

Alley was my next choice, Lew. Guess I'll go with...

http://i12.ebayimg.com/01/i/06/f0/92/33_1.JPG
Wally Bunker.

[J W]

...I'll see you in the '64 Classic, Mac :D

[catcher24]

Well, it was between Bunker and Alley, and I took Alley.

[catcher24]

The Legends just might surprise you next year, JW!:gt ;)

[catcher24]

Is Dudecar still here to make his pick?

[leecemark]

--The Gamblers select Ron Herbel.

[leecemark]

--Legends up. Diablos on deck.

[538280]

Better watch out with Bunker, Mac. '64 was a hit luck creation.

[catcher24]

The Legends select pitcher RAY CULP.

http://i9.ebayimg.com/04/i/07/9d/71/e5_1.JPG

[J W]

The Legends just might surprise you next year, JW!:gt ;)

You're right... chickens and hatching and stuff... I'll let everyone know when the time comes. But Bunker is going to be hard to pry from Mac, who now has a starting rotation in '64 to statistically match mine. Five of the top ten pitchers in ERA+ in the AL, and three of the top ten in the NL, a full 8 of 20, belong to Mac and myself.

[catcher24]

And that completes the Legends first three rounds. I think I did OK. Got a big bat good for five seasons (Hart); a starting second sacker good for six (Hunt); a pitcher with five good to excellent seasons (John); another pitcher with three decent seasons (Culp); a SS who will start for five seasons (Alley); and an outfielder with four good to very good years (Staub).

[J W]

Glad to see your pics are up, Lew!

...I'm done for the evening, since you've figured it out, you can take over. Hope everyone had fun!

[mac195]

a hit luck creation

You mean he has a poor K/BB ratio, so he might not pitch so well?

[catcher24]

Unfortunately, JW, I think we've seen what can happen to pitchers who look good on paper in this league. We've also seen some run-of-the-mill pitchers have excellent seasons. But remember, I'm only in the division to annoy you until 67/68.:D Then I go for the gold!:gt

[ElHalo]

I'm coming, I'm coming.

[catcher24]

Posted by Mac:
You mean he has a poor K/BB ratio, so he might not pitch so well?

Guys with bad K/BB ratios seem to not fare as well in DM as they did in real life. Especially in a league like this, with better than average hitters at almost every spot in the order.

[J W]

And that completes the Legends first three rounds. I think I did OK. Got a big bat good for five seasons (Hart); a starting second sacker good for six (Hunt); a pitcher with five good to excellent seasons (John); another pitcher with three decent seasons (Culp); a SS who will start for five seasons (Alley); and an outfielder with four good to very good years (Staub).

You might surprise me in '64 but honestly, I think from '66 to '68 I'll be playing for the Wild Card. I made a gross error (not that it mattered in the long run); I had Tommy John down for the 1964 draft! He'd have obviously made my top grade.

[ElHalo]

Joe Hoerner.

[leecemark]

--ERA and ERA+ are not always the best indicators of success for pitchers in DM. As Chris mentioned regarding Bunker, guys who were hit/run lucky generally won't be as successfull in DM. Hits/HR per IP and k/BB are more important than ERA.

[ElHalo]

Question on Joe (though it won't change my mind on picking him): He sat out the 1965 season... so would I get him through 1969, or still just through '68?

[538280]

You mean he has a poor K/BB ratio, so he might not pitch so well?

Bill James did a study in his New Historical Abstract, found Bunker's '64 was the most "hit lucky" pitcher season ever, meaning his ERA components were bad, but his ERA was nonetheless good because of the defense behind him stopped a lot of hits. That's what I think he meant anyway.

[catcher24]

But looking at Bunker, his WHIP in 64 is excellent - 1.04. I think he may do OK. And he only gave up 17 HR, so he didn't have a lot of men on base and didn't give up the long ball when he did.

[538280]

Ken Harrelson

http://www.baseball-almanac.com/players/pics/ken_harrelson_autograph.jpg

[leecemark]

Question on Joe (though it won't change my mind on picking him): He sat out the 1965 season... so would I get him through 1969, or still just through '68?


--Everyone in this draft class will be a free agent in the 68-69 offseason. See the Rico Carty pick earlier tonight.

[538280]

But looking at Bunker, his WHIP in 64 is excellent - 1.04. I think he may do OK. And he only gave up 17 HR, so he didn't have a lot of men on base and didn't give up the long ball when he did.

His WHIP is awesome because he was so "hit lucky". The HR allowed rate is nice, though.

[catcher24]

Posted by ElHalo:
Question on Joe (though it won't change my mind on picking him): He sat out the 1965 season... so would I get him through 1969, or still just through
'68?

No. Mark answered that question regarding Rico Carty, who also misses a season. It's calendar years that count.

[ElHalo]

--Everyone in this draft class will be a free agent in the 68-69 offseason. See the Rico Carty pick earlier tonight.

That's ok. He's an ace closer in 66 and 68, so I think I made out.

[leecemark]

=You jumped the gun a little with the harrelson pick Chris. Shoeless was up, but not problem. The Joes take Don Wert.

[leecemark]

--The Red Birds select Bruce Howard.

[J W]

Unfortunately, JW, I think we've seen what can happen to pitchers who look good on paper in this league. We've also seen some run-of-the-mill pitchers have excellent seasons. But remember, I'm only in the division to annoy you until 67/68.:D Then I go for the gold!:gt

Looks like you beat me to the punch.

Don't worry about the pitchers--there'll be some letdowns and surprises but the truly great seasons (like Aguirre and Koufax) have shined. Which is why as soon as I traded for Chance and Horlen (from Mac oddly enough) I immediately targeted '64.

Mac, to be able to lose those two, then Mantle in FA, and still do this is great work. After observing this for a while I truly think you're the best GM we have in a cap environment.

OK, signing off for real this time...

[leecemark]

--The Gamblers select Gates Brown
--The Knights select Vic Davalillo
--The Hard Cider are up with the last pick of the 3rd round.
--The Gamblers 12 hour window for the 1st pick of the 4th round will commence immediately after Mac picks.

[ElHalo]

I have a problem. I have a mammoth, absolutely monstrous year coming up from one of my starting pitchers (Bob Friend), and the rest of my team is going to be mediocre at best. Whatever am I to do? It sure would be nice if somebody could help me out with my problem...

[catcher24]

I hope you're a bit more subtle than that when dealing with your clients, Jim!;)

[mac195]

HC will take SS Larry Brown.

[catcher24]

OK, then, Dude is on the clock, and I'll see you all tomorrow! It was fun, as always.:clapping

[The Dude]

Jose Cardenal
http://home.comcast.net/~butanecards/68Cardenal2.jpg

[leecemark]

Legends on the clock. The Knights officially pass on their remaining draft picks (I wasn't even sure there would be a 3rd rounder who could make the team). Anybody else who is done drafting please post to that effect also. A few teams still have multiple roster spots to fill and we don't want the draft to run out of time for them.

[catcher24]

The Legends, looking ahead to 1964, take pitcher MARCELINO LOPEZ.

http://imagehost.vendio.com/bin/imageserver.x/00000000/five55/66TBB155.jpg

[mac195]

JW, thanks for the compliment. You sure got the better of me in the Mantle deal. Although it would have been worth it if only the Mick hadn't choked in the '61 playoffs.

[ElHalo]

Diablos take Jose Santiago, and his 140 ERA+ in 1968.

[catcher24]

Darn, I knew I should have taken him first. He was next up, for that 1968 season.

[jkc32]

Shoeless selects Bob Sadowski, P, and is done drafting.

[538280]

The Cannons select third baseman Don Wert

[catcher24]

Pick again, Chris. The Shoeless Joes took Wert in the third round.

[538280]

Pick again, Chris. The Shoeless Joes took Wert in the third round.

Oh, they did? Sorry I completely missed it. I guess I"ll pick Aubrey Gatewood

[leecemark]

--Thats a nice season to get out of a guy I never heard of before this moment.

[baseballPAP]

Redbirds select......
LF/RP Willie Smith

[ElHalo]

--Thats a nice season to get out of a guy I never heard of before this moment.

Thanks. Diablos are done drafting.

[leecemark]

Thanks. Diablos are done drafting.


--Actually I was referring to Gatewood. Santiago I know as a key member of the 67 Red Sox.

[catcher24]

I actually had Santiago as mynext pick, then Gatewood, then Willie Smith. So those last three picks wiped out all but a couple of the guys on my list, and I guess there really aren't any I'm very concerned about. I would have taken Gatewood sooner, but I was a bit concerned about the IP and I needed a starter next year so I took Lopez. Wish I had gone with Santiago, though. BTW, Scott, nice pickup on Smith. He must have been the last player to cover an everyday position but still pitch that much. Useful both ways in 1964.

[leecemark]

--This draft provides some immediate help, but where its going to really look good is when it hits free agency in 1969.
Great players
Rose, Morgan, Allen. Lolich and Petrocelli (his 1969 was awesome)
Very Good
Wynn, John, Staub, Horton, Carty, Buford and Cardenal
Denny McLain wins the CYA in 1969, but then his career implodes

[catcher24]

Agreed. I actually anticipate Morgan's highest value will come in his second Fa contract, which will likely cover the years 74 through 78. He'll bring huge $$$$ then. Allen, Lolich, Rose and Petrocelli will probably bring the biggest bucks the first time they hit the FA market. And McLain might not get the huge $$$, unless someone is willing to pay a lot for one great year.

[J W]

The Skipjacks will take infielder Dick Green.

[leecemark]

--The Redbirds select Cleon Jones
--Gamblers on the clock with the first pick of the 5th round

[J W]

I thought the Redbirds just took Willie Smith :confused:

unless Mac's pick was traded...

[leecemark]

--It was. The first post is updated with all the picks and who has somebody else's picks. No trades for the 5th round, of course, but the owners who have already indicated they were done have "pass" by their upcoming selection.

[The Dude]

Sorry, I'll pass.
Been at work all day, other wise I would have said something earlier.

[catcher24]

Well, guess that makes it my turn. The last six picks pretty much wiped out my list. The only two left worth anything at all (IMHO) are John Bateman and Sam Bowens, but I won't be taking either one, so I guess I'm done now as well.

The Legends PASS on any further rookie draft picks.

[538280]

Vic Davalillo

[leecemark]

Vic Davalillo


--Davalillo was my third round (and only:gt ) pick.
--The Redbirds select Jesus Alou
--Chris has a makeup pick and JW is on the clock

[J W]

The Skipjacks select the incomparable Grover Powell.

[leecemark]

--Cannons (makeup pick) and Hard Cider on the clock

[mac195]

HC take pitcher Dick Calmus, and are done drafting.

[538280]

Al Ferrara, then

[leecemark]

--Everybody but the Cannons and Redbirds have officially finished drafting.
--Cannons up, Redbirds on deck.

[538280]

John Bateman, and I still do have a couple of players on my list who I'd consider worth drafting.

[leecemark]

`--The Redbirds select Bob Chance. That is the end of Scott's list so go ahead and take anybody else you want from the draft pool Chris.

[leecemark]

--Or maybe not Chris. The Bateman pick has you at 40 players. Anybody else you draft or sign is going to require you to release someone (and eat their contract).

[J W]

Yeah... um, I'm done. I wasn't sure but I am now.

Well done everyone, see you in free agency!

[catcher24]

Not bad picks (Powell and Calmus) if you were still looking for some relief help in 63. I already have two pitchers in the minors who had their best seasons in 1963 but won't be on my 25 man roster, so I didn't look at "one year" relievers. But those guys will give you some backup in case someone else should get hurt.

[baseballPAP]

Thanks Mark for helping out with the draft....and the Redbirds roster page is now updated....35 players and 86.75 M.

[538280]

I'm done drafting then. Keep Bateman on my roster though.