All-Time Draft: AL Draft

[Minstrel]

Be sure to limit your posts, in this thread, to the name of the player you're taking, an optional picture and an optional short blurb about the player if you want to say something about why you selected him. Try to keep these posts brief, though, thanks. Save your true eloquence for the discussion thread.


Round 1
1. wee willie - Babe Ruth : 1920
2. AlecBoy006 - Johnny Bench : 1970
3. Erik Bedard - Willie Mays : 1965
4. Disgruntaledmarinerfan - Rogers Hornsby : 1922
5. Minstrel - Ty Cobb : 1911
6. yanks0714 - Mickey Mantle : 1961
7. ChrisLDuncan - Honus Wagner : 1909
8. Westlake - Ted Williams : 1941
9. -Kyle- - Barry Bonds : 2002
10. BoSox Rule - Tris Speaker : 1923
11. Wade8813 - Nap Lajoie : 1901
12. 538280 - Lou Gehrig : 1930
13. Huntington Avenue - Albert Pujols : 2004
14. ronnie5 - Alex Rodriguez : 1996

Round 2
1. ronnie5 - Walter Johnson : 1918
2. Huntington Avenue - Cy Young : 1908
3. 538280 - Roger Clemens : 1990
4. Wade8813 - Christy Mathewson : 1909
5. BoSox Rule - Pedro Martinez : 1997
6. -Kyle- Eddie Collins : 1915
7. Westlake - Joe DiMaggio : 1940
8. ChrisLDuncan - Pete Alexander : 1915
9. yanks0714 - Hank Aaron : 1959
10. Minstrel - Lefty Grove : 1936
11. Disgruntaledmarinerfan - Jack Pfiester : 1907
12. Erik Bedard - Greg Maddux : 1997
13. AlecBoy006 - Keith Hernandez : 1986
14. wee willie - Joe Morgan : 1976

Round 3
1. wee willie - Randy Johnson : 2002
2. AlecBoy006 - Bill Mazeroski : 1960
3. Erik Bedard - Mike Schmidt : 1982
4. Disgruntaledmarinerfan - Joe Jackson : 1920
5. Minstrel - Stan Musial : 1951
6. yanks0714 - Tom Seaver : 1975
7. ChrisLDuncan - Jimmie Foxx : 1933
8. Westlake - Sandy Koufax : 1964
9. -Kyle- - Ed Walsh : 1912
10. BoSox Rule - Cal Ripken : 1983
11. Wade8813 - Luke Appling : 1936
12. 538280 - Dick Allen : 1966
13. Huntington Avenue - Mel Ott : 1936
14. ronnie5 - Jeff Bagwell : 1999

Round 4
1. ronnie5 - Craig Biggio : 1995
2. Huntington Avenue - Hank Greenberg : 1938
3. 538280 - Mike Piazza : 1996
4. Wade8813 - Chipper Jones : 1999
5. BoSox Rule - Charlie Gehringer : 1936
6. -Kyle- - Kid Nichols : 1897
7. Westlake - Jackie Robinson : 1950
8. ChrisLDuncan - Ken Griffey Jr. : 1998
9. yanks0714 - Frank Robinson : 1961
10. Minstrel - Arky Vaughan : 1934
11. Disgruntaledmarinerfan - Mordecai Brown : 1906
12. Erik Bedard - Sammy Sosa : 2000
13. AlecBoy006 - Ozzie Smith : 1982
14. wee willie - Ed Delahanty : 1896

Round 5
1. wee willie - Hal Newhouser : 1946
2. AlecBoy006 - Brooks Robinson : 1966
3. Erik Bedard - Bill Dahlen : 1894
4. Disgruntaledmarinerfan - Todd Helton : 2000
5. Minstrel - Roberto Alomar : 1993
6. yanks0714 - Bob Gibson : 1970
7. ChrisLDuncan - Eddie Mathews : 1954
8. Westlake - Bob Feller : 1939
9. -Kyle- - Hughie Jennings : 1895
10. BoSox Rule - Wade Boggs : 1985
11. Wade8813 - Bill Dickey : 1936
12. 538280 - Dazzy Vance : 1930
13. Huntington Avenue - Gary Carter : 1985
14. ronnie5 - George Brett : 1979

Round 6
1. ronnie5 - John Clarkson : 1885
2. Huntington Avenue - Ryne Sandberg : 1991
3. 538280 - Ernie Banks : 1958
4. Wade8813 - Mark McGwire : 1996
5. BoSox Rule - Juan Marichal : 1969
6. -Kyle- - Warren Spahn : 1951
7. Westlake - Steve Carlton : 1969
8. ChrisLDuncan - Rod Carew : 1973
9. yanks0714 - Frankie Frisch : 1923
10. Minstrel - Ron Santo : 1966
11. Disgruntaledmarinerfan - Harry Heilmann : 1927
12. Erik Bedard - Ivan Rodriguez : 2004
13. AlecBoy006 - Al Kaline : 1955
14. wee willie - Rube Waddell : 1902

Round 7
1. wee willie - Mickey Cochrane : 1931
2. AlecBoy006 - Jim Kaat : 1974
3. Erik Bedard - Addie Joss: 1904
4. Disgruntaledmarinerfan - Edgar Martinez : 1996
5. Minstrel - Carl Hubbell : 1934
6. yanks0714 - Johnny Mize : 1948
7. ChrisLDuncan - Yogi Berra : 1953
8. Westlake - Carl Yastrzemski : 1970
9. -Kyle- - Duke Snider : 1953
10. BoSox Rule - Rickey Henderson : 1980
11. Wade8813 - Al Simmons : 1930
12. 538280 - Gary Sheffield : 2003
13. Huntington Avenue - Joe Cronin : 1938
14. ronnie5 - Roy Campanella : 1955

Round 8
1. ronnie5 - Hack Wilson : 1929
2. Huntington Avenue - Wes Ferrell : 1931
3. 538280 - Billy Hamilton : 1891
4. Wade8813 - Larry Walker : 1999
5. BoSox Rule - Carlton Fisk : 1978
6. -Kyle- - Pete Rose : 1976
7. Westlake - Frank Baker : 1911
8. ChrisLDuncan - Tom Glavine : 1996
9. yanks0714 - Lou Boudreau : 1943
10. Minstrel - Gabby Hartnett : 1937
11. Disgruntaledmarinerfan - Babe Herman : 19??
12. Erik Bedard - Mariano Rivera : 1999
13. AlecBoy006 - Ralph Kiner : 1951
14. wee willie - Jim Palmer : 1973

Round 9
1. wee willie - Frank Thomas : 1997
2. AlecBoy006 - Jim Edmonds : 2000
3. Erik Bedard - Sam Crawford : 1911
4. Disgruntaledmarinerfan - Derek Jeter : 19??
5. Minstrel - Gaylord Perry : 1969
6. yanks0714 - Robin Roberts : 1952
7. ChrisLDuncan - Tony Gwynn : 1984
8. Westlake - Whitey Ford : 1958
9. -Kyle- - King Kelly : 1884
10. BoSox Rule - Dennis Eckersley : 1990
11. Wade8813 - Chuck Klein : 1929
12. 538280 - Kevin Brown : 2000
13. Huntington Avenue - Sherry Magee : 1915
14. ronnie5 - Johan Santana : 2005

Round 10
1. ronnie5 - Tim Raines : 1986
2. Huntington Avenue - Tim Keefe : 1884
3. 538280 - Bobby Grich : 1976
4. Wade8813 - Vladimir Guerrero : 2000
5. BoSox Rule - Curt Schilling : 2002
6. -Kyle- - Phil Niekro : 1969
7. Westlake - George Sisler : 1922
8. ChrisLDuncan - John Smoltz : 2005 / 2003
9. yanks0714 - Nolan Ryan : 1974
10. Minstrel - Willie McCovey : 1968
11. Disgruntaledmarinerfan - Eddie Cicotte : 1913
12. Erik Bedard - Harmon Killebrew : 1970
13. AlecBoy006 - Bobby Shantz : 1957
14. wee willie - Ken Boyer : 1960

Round 11
1. wee willie - Jason Giambi : 2002
2. AlecBoy006 - Bert Blyleven : 1989
3. Erik Bedard - Eddie Plank : 1911
4. Disgruntaledmarinerfan - Orval Overall : 1908
5. Minstrel - Dizzy Dean : 1937
6. yanks0714 - Paul Molitor : 1989
7. ChrisLDuncan - Mike Mussina : 1995
8. Westlake - Nomar Garciaparra : 1998
9. -Kyle- - Tony Perez : 1970
10. BoSox Rule - Eddie Murray : 1982
11. Wade8813 - Rube Marquard : 1916
12. 538280 - Amos Rusie : 1897
13. Huntington Avenue - Dale Murphy : 1982
14. ronnie5 - Lance Berkman : 2006

Round 12
1. ronnie5 - Orel Hershiser : 1985
2. Huntington Avenue - Jimmy Collins : 1897
3. 538280 - Hoyt Wilhelm : 1954
4. Wade8813 - Chief Bender : 1907
5. BoSox Rule - Paul Waner : 1934
6. -Kyle- - Roberto Clemente : 1964
7. Westlake - Dan Brouthers : 1885
8. ChrisLDuncan - Rich Gossage : 1978
9. yanks0714 - Ted Simmons : 1978
10. Minstrel - Reggie Jackson : 1980
11. Disgruntaledmarinerfan - Howie Camnitz : 1908
12. Erik Bedard - Robin Yount : 1989
13. AlecBoy006 - Derek Lowe : 2006
14. wee willie - Stan Coveleski : 1917

Round 13
1. wee willie - Billy Wagner : 2005
2. AlecBoy006 - Catfish Hunter : 1972
3. Erik Bedard - Don Drysdale : 1957
4. Disgruntaledmarinerfan - Trevor Hoffman : 1999
5. Minstrel - Bruce Sutter : 1984
6. yanks0714 - Goose Goslin : 1931
7. ChrisLDuncan - Roy Oswalt : 2006
8. Westlake - Francisco Rodriguez : 2004
9. -Kyle- - Dick Radatz : 1962
10. BoSox Rule - Roy Halladay : 2006
11. Wade8813 - Luis Tiant : 1972
12. 538280 - Manny Ramirez : 2006
13. Huntington Avenue - Tommy John : 1968
14. ronnie5 - Brandon Webb : 2003

Round 14
1. ronnie5 - Troy Percival : 1995
2. Huntington Avenue - Keith Foulke : 1999
3. 538280 - Lefty Gomez : 1931
4. Wade8813 - Bob Caruthers : 1888
5. BoSox Rule - Jim Bunning : 1967
6. -Kyle- - Dave Steib : 1985
7. Westlake - Rollie Fingers : 1973
8. ChrisLDuncan - Sparky Lyle : 1974
9. yanks0714 - Dan Quisenberry : 1982
10. Minstrel - Eric Gagne : 2004
11. Disgruntaledmarinerfan - Jose Mesa : 2001
12. Erik Bedard - Fergie Jenkins : 1970
13. AlecBoy006 - Ron Leflore : 1977
14. wee willie - Joe Sewell : 1923

Round 15
1. wee willie - Jimmy Wynn : 1969
2. AlecBoy006 - Kaz Sasaki : 2001
3. Erik Bedard - Albert Belle : 1996
4. Disgruntaledmarinerfan - John Wetteland : 1998
5. Minstrel - Jim Thome : 2001
6. yanks0714 - Billy Pierce : 1953
7. ChrisLDuncan - David Cone : 1988
8. Westlake - Tug McGraw : 1980
9. -Kyle- - Charlie Keller : 1941
10. BoSox Rule - Jack Clark : 1987
11. Wade8813 - Randy Myers : 1988
12. 538280 - Elmer Flick : 1900
13. Huntington Avenue - Mike Marshall : 1972
14. ronnie5 - Armando Benitez : 1999

Round 16
1. ronnie5 - Robb Nen : 1996
2. Huntington Avenue - Lee Smith : 1990
3. 538280 - John Franco : 1985
4. Wade8813 - Rod Beck : 1992
5. BoSox Rule - Tom Henke : 1989
6. -Kyle- - Kent Tekulve : 1983
7. Westlake - Jesse Orosco : 1989
8. ChrisLDuncan - BJ Ryan : 2004
9. yanks0714 - Roy Face : 1956
10. Minstrel - Dave Righetti : 1984
11. Disgruntaledmarinerfan - Arthur Rhodes : 2001
12. Erik Bedard - Doug Jones : 1988
13. AlecBoy006 - Sam Rice : 1923
14. wee willie - Duane Ward : 1992

Round 17
1. wee willie - Elston Howard : 1962
2. AlecBoy006 - Dan Plesac : 1988
3. Erik Bedard - Don McMahon : 1967
4. Disgruntaledmarinerfan - Joe Torre : 1970
5. Minstrel - Joe Wood : 1910
6. yanks0714 - Firpo Marberry : 1931 / 1926
7. ChrisLDuncan - Tom Gordon : 2004
8. Westlake - Roberto Hernandez : 1992
9. -Kyle- - Frank Tanana : 1977
10. BoSox Rule - John Hiller : 1976
11. Wade8813 - Ron Perranoski : 1965
12. 538280 - Jeff Montgomery : 1992
13. Huntington Avenue - Steve Hamilton : 1965
14. ronnie5 - Cesar Cedeno : 1973

Round 18
1. ronnie5 - Joe Hoerner : 1966
2. Huntington Avenue - Wilbur Wood : 1968
3. 538280 - Eric Davis : 1989
4. Wade8813 - Octavio Dotel : 2003
5. BoSox Rule - Brett Saberhagen : 1987
6. -Kyle- - Mike Remlinger : 2002
7. Westlake - Carl Mays : 1917
8. ChrisLDuncan - Joe Nathan : 2005
9. yanks0714 - Don Mossi : 1954
10. Minstrel - Mark Eichhorn : 1991
11. Disgruntaledmarinerfan - Rafael Palmeiro : 1999
12. Erik Bedard - Gregg Olson : 1993
13. AlecBoy006 - Kirk Gibson : 1984
14. wee willie - Ellis Kinder : 1951

Round 19
1. wee willie - Fred Clarke : 1897
2. AlecBoy006 - Bob Johnson : 1937
3. Erik Bedard - Todd Worrell : 1985
4. Disgruntaledmarinerfan - Steve Kline : 2004
5. Minstrel - Spud Chandler : 1942
6. yanks0714 - Pedro Guerrero : 1983
7. ChrisLDuncan - Kirby Puckett : 1986
8. Westlake [to -Kyle-] - Paul Quantrill : 2003
9. -Kyle- - Roger Bresnahan : 1903
10. BoSox Rule - Ichiro Suzuki : 2002
11. Wade8813 - Jason Isringhausen : 2002
12. 538280 - Darrell Evans : 1983
13. Huntington Avenue - Urban Shocker : 1920
14. ronnie5 - Sam McDowell : 1968

Round 20
1. ronnie5 - George Davis : 1893
2. Huntington Avenue - Dave Concepcion : 1979
3. 538280 - Mike Jackson : 1988
4. Wade8813 - Earl Averill : 1936
5. BoSox Rule - Steve Bedrosian : 1984
6. -Kyle- - Larry Doby : 1951
7. Westlake - Ray Schalk : 1914
8. ChrisLDuncan - Don Mattingly : 1984
9. yanks0714 - Jeff Kent : 2002
10. Minstrel - Jorge Posada : 2004
11. Disgruntaledmarinerfan [to Wade8813] - Melvin Mora : 2005
12. Erik Bedard - Bill Freehan : 1974
13. AlecBoy006 - Rick Aguilera : 1992
14. wee willie - Barry Larkin : 1992

Round 21
1. wee willie - Gene Garber : 1977
2. AlecBoy006 - Monte Irvin : 1954
3. Erik Bedard - Jesse Burkett : 1899
4. Disgruntaledmarinerfan - Victor Martinez : 2006
5. Minstrel - Andruw Jones : 2005
6. yanks0714 - Gary Lavelle : 1976
7. ChrisLDuncan - Thurman Munson : 1976
8. Westlake - Ritchie Ashburn : 1955
9. -Kyle- - Will Clark : 1996
10. BoSox Rule - Jason Varitek : 2003
11. Wade8813 - Javy Lopez : 2004
12. 538280 - Lou Whitaker : 1991
13. Huntington Avenue - Jason Kendall : 2000
14. ronnie5 [to Disgruntaledmarinerfan] - Jeff Brantley : 1991

Round 22
1. ronnie5 - Mike Lieberthal : 2003
2. Huntington Avenue - Cap Anson : 1887
3. 538280 - Wilbur Cooper : 1916
4. Wade8813 - Sam Thompson : 1893
5. BoSox Rule - Fred Lynn : 1982
6. -Kyle- - Gil McDougald : 1951
7. Westlake - Rabbit Maranville : 1919
8. ChrisLDuncan - Miguel Tejada : 2005
9. yanks0714 - Cecil Travis : 1938
10. Minstrel - Steve Farr : 1992
11. Disgruntaledmarinerfan - Mike Myers : 2000
12. Erik Bedard - Vern Stephens : 1949
13. AlecBoy006 - Scott Podsednik : 2004
14. wee willie - Al Rosen : 1952

Round 23
1. wee willie - Al Holland : 1980
2. AlecBoy006 - BJ Surhoff : 1996
3. Erik Bedard - Vince Coleman : 1987
4. Disgruntaledmarinerfan - Freddie Lindstrom : 19??
5. Minstrel - Ray Boone : 1956
6. yanks0714 - Ernie Lombardi : 1940
7. ChrisLDuncan - Scott Rolen : 2003
8. Westlake - Pie Traynor : 1930
9. -Kyle- - Ted Lyons : 1942
10. BoSox Rule - Luis Aparicio : 1970
11. Wade8813 - Lefty O'Doul : 1930
12. 538280 - Tony Phillips : 1991
13. Huntington Avenue - Elmer Smith : 1896
14. ronnie5 - Willie Stargell : 1974

Round 24
1. ronnie5 - Gene Nelson : 1990
2. Huntington Avenue - Paul O'Neill : 1997
3. 538280 - Frank Linzy : 1971
4. Wade8813 - Darold Knowles : 1972
5. BoSox Rule - Ugueth Urbina : 2002
6. -Kyle- - Marv Grissom : 1956
7. Westlake - Buck Ewing : 1893
8. ChrisLDuncan - Dave Winfield : 1984
9. yanks0714 - Wally Berger : 1935
10. Minstrel - Frank Howard : 1968
11. Disgruntaledmarinerfan - Mark Loretta : 1998
12. Erik Bedard - Joe Adcock : 19??
13. AlecBoy006 - Orlando Cepeda : 1963
14. wee willie - Billy Williams : 1965

Round 25
1. wee willie - Billy Herman : 1937
2. AlecBoy006 - Don Sutton : 1973
3. Erik Bedard - Gavvy Cravath : 1914
4. Disgruntaledmarinerfan [to ronnie5] - Tony Lazzeri : 1928
5. Minstrel - Lou Brock : 1974
6. yanks0714 - Stu Miller : 1959
7. ChrisLDuncan - Kenny Lofton : ????
8. Westlake - Tom Burgmeier : 1982
9. -Kyle- - Bob McClure : 1989
10. BoSox Rule - Hal Trosky : 1938
11. Wade8813 - Greg Minton : 1979
12. 538280 - Bob Boone : 1978
13. Huntington Avenue - John Rocker : 1998
14. ronnie5 - Terry Forster : 1983

Waiver Wire Draft

Round 1
1. ronnie5 - Brian Giles : 1999 [Kirby Puckett dropped]
2. Huntington Avenue - John Montgomery Ward : 1890 [Ryne Sandberg dropped]
3. 538280 - Boog Powell : 1964 [Manny Ramirez dropped]
4. Wade8813 - Andres Galarraga : 1997 [Sam Thompson dropped]
5. BoSox Rule - SKIPPED
6. -Kyle- Roger Connor : 1888 [Will Clark dropped]
7. Westlake - SKIPPED
8. ChrisLDuncan - Manny Ramirez : 2006 [Lance Berkman dropped]
9. yanks0714 - SKIPPED
10. Minstrel - Dutch Leonard : 1945 / 1952 [Spud Chandler dropped]
11. Disgruntaledmarinerfan - Lance Berkman : 2006 [Rafael Palmiero dropped]
12. Erik Bedard - David Ortiz : 2004 [Vince Coleman dropped]
13. AlecBoy006 - Ryne Sandberg : 1990 [Bill Mazeroski dropped]
14. wee willie - Jeff Fassero : 1993 [Al Holland dropped]

Round 2
1. wee willie - SKIPPED
2. AlecBoy006 - Babe Adams : 1919 [Derek Lowe dropped]
3. Erik Bedard - Al Holland : 1980 [Gavvy Cravath dropped]
4. Disgruntaledmarinerfan - Jose Vidro : 2003 [Mark Loretta dropped]
5. Minstrel - SKIPPED
6. yanks0714 - SKIPPED
7. ChrisLDuncan - SKIPPED
8. Westlake - SKIPPED
9. -Kyle- - Dolph Camilli : 1937 [Pete Rose dropped]
10. BoSox Rule - SKIPPED
11. Wade8813 - Rafael Palmiero : 1999 [Andres Galarraga dropped]
12. 538280 - Kent Mercker : 2003 [Frank Linzy dropped]
13. Huntington Avenue - SKIPPED
14. ronnie5 - Derek Lowe : 1999 / 2006 [Howie Camnitz dropped]

Round 3
1. ronnie5 - Pete Rose : 1973 [Terry Forster dropped]
2. Huntington Avenue - SKIPPED
3. 538280 - SKIPPED
4. Wade8813 - SKIPPED
5. BoSox Rule - SKIPPED
6. -Kyle- - SKIPPED
7. Westlake - SKIPPED
8. ChrisLDuncan - SKIPPED
9. yanks0714 - SKIPPED
10. Minstrel - SKIPPED
11. Disgruntaledmarinerfan - Howie Camnitz : 19?? [Orvall Overall dropped]
12. Erik Bedard - Bobby Doerr : 1948 [Bill Dahlen dropped]
13. AlecBoy006 - SKIPPED
14. wee willie - SKIPPED

[538280]

This thread, as well as the NL one, should be stickied IMO.

[Wee Willie]

Sorry for the delay, guys. I've decided to go with George Herman Ruth (over Spaceman Bill Lee) as my #1 pick. I would actually like to use his 1920 season for the sim, if you please.

I agree that both draft threads should probably be stuck to the top.

[Erik Bedard]

Don't know if I'll be on in forty-three minutes... can I just make my pick now, and if AlecBoy logs on in time, he can take him?

[Westlake]

PM me your pic and I will make it for you in 45 minutes if AlecBoy isnt here.

[Erik Bedard]

It's 9:45 by my clock. Close enough.

I'll take center fielder WILLIE MAYS!
http://myhero.com/images/sports/mays/mays4.jpg

[Disgruntaledmarinerfan]

With my first pick I will select Rogers Hornsby.

[Wee Willie]

Erik and Disgruntledmarinerfan, could you please be sure and list the year you're going to use for the sim?

Minstrel, would you also mind listing the sim year used with each running pick? It looks like the NL draft is doing that. Thanks.

[Disgruntaledmarinerfan]

The year that I will usefor hornsby is 1922.

[Minstrel]

Erik and Disgruntledmarinerfan, could you please be sure and list the year you're going to use for the sim?

Minstrel, would you also mind listing the sim year used with each running pick? It looks like the NL draft is doing that. Thanks.

Sure thing.

[Minstrel]

I select:

http://www.umass.edu/pubaffs/jackie/cobb.gif

Ty Cobb

I'll take his 1911 season.

[Wade8813]

Chris, it's not your pick yet, is it?

[tearforamariner]

It's not your pick yet, is it?

yanks' clock ran out.

[Minstrel]

yanks' clock ran out.

No, it didn't. Remember, the times between 11 PM EST and 11 AM EST don't count.

[Westlake]

No, it didn't. Remember, the times between 11 PM EST and 11 AM EST don't count.

So, he really gets pretty much 24 hours?

[Wade8813]

Sure, but remember that most humans need sleep... :rolleyes:

[Westlake]

Sure, if you remember that most humans need sleep... :rolleyes:

You mortals amuse me. :rolleyes:

[tearforamariner]

Evan and I aren't humans, we're college students.

[Wee Willie]

Yanks0714 has until 7:00 EST tonite, since the last pick was made at 1:30AM.

[Westlake]

That's a good rule, I just wasnt aware of it.

[Wade8813]

Hey, I'm not saying I need sleep. If I was allowed to make picks ahead of people if I was up at three in the morning, I'd so do it :laugh .

[Erik Bedard]

I'll take Mays' 1965 season.

[AlecBoy006]

I'm sorry that my clock skipped.

Anyway, I want a solid catcher. Johnny Bench, you're on my team.

I want 70 Bench.

[tearforamariner]

I'm sorry that my clock skipped.

Anyway, I want a solid catcher. Johnny Bench, you're on my team.


Hey, you need to specify which of Bench's seasons you want to use for the sim. You can use any season by 1972 and 1974.

[Wade8813]

I'm not even going to decide what years until after I see how my team develops.

[Erik Bedard]

I'd much prefer if you did, if not immediately, then before your next pick.

[Wade8813]

Oh. That means my team might be slightly worse, but I'll do it to help you.

[tearforamariner]

Oh. That means my team might be slightly worse, but I'll do it to help you.

Everybody's doing it, so it's not like it's unfair.

[yanks0714]

Mickey Mantle -1961

[Wade8813]

Everybody's doing it, so it's not like it's unfair. True, but any edge I can get is helpful.

I don't have any real problem with it.

[Westlake]

Does Duncan get Wagner now or do we wait for him to re-pick?

[tearforamariner]

Does Duncan get Wagner now or do we wait for him to re-pick?

He repicks because he deleted that post.

[ChrisLDuncan]

Well the point is Moot because Duncan gets Wagner. 1909 season.

[tearforamariner]

RMB PM'd me, he won't be playing. You can remove him from this list. Evan, I guess that means your up.

[yanks0714]

Many thanks to Tearsforamariner for alerting me that my clock was about to run out. I posted for Mickey Mantle, 1961 just before it expired.

I looked last night and combined with the Window figured I wouldn't be picking for awhile yet.

I get home from work, signed on right away....and couldn't find the thread in the History forum. Duh.

Then here comes an IM from 'Tearsforamariner' telling me I got 20 minutes. :rolleyes: :noidea :eek: :dance :atthepc

I wonder what Chris would have said if I had picked Honus Wagner? :grouchy

Would it be worthwhile for whomever makes their pick to IM whomever is next.

[ChrisLDuncan]

Many thanks to Tearsforamariner for alerting me that my clock was about to run out. I posted for Mickey Mantle, 1961 just before it expired.

I looked last night and combined with the Window figured I wouldn't be picking for awhile yet.

I get home from work, signed on right away....and couldn't find the thread in the History forum. Duh.

Then here comes an IM from 'Tearsforamariner' telling me I got 20 minutes. :rolleyes: :noidea :eek: :dance :atthepc

I wonder what Chris would have said if I had picked Honus Wagner? :grouchy

Would it be worthwhile for whomever makes their pick to IM whomever is next.


Ehh it's all good, I had other players in mind. That just changes my later targets that I have for other rounds.

[Westlake]

I will select OF Ted Williams

http://graphics.boston.com/sports/redsox/williams/photos/stories/ted_cover.jpg

And his 1941 season.

[tearforamariner]

Minstrel, I hope you don't mind, but I've used my "mod powers" to update the first post here. If you would like me to stop, just let me know. Just trying to help, that's all.

[Minstrel]

Minstrel, I hope you don't mind, but I've used my "mod powers" to update the first post here. If you would like me to stop, just let me know. Just trying to help, that's all.

No, feel free. Faster updates of the front page are a good thing. ;)

[-Kyle-]

I'll take Barry Bonds
http://www.the-means.com/images/barryold.jpg
2002

[Wee Willie]

I'll take Barry Bonds

Not sure whether I'm going to take '92 or '04 yet.
You won't be able to take his '04. That was his 2nd best WARP1 year. '93 and '02 are tied for the 3rd best.

[-Kyle-]

You won't be able to take his '04. That was his 2nd best WARP1 year. '93 and '02 are tied for the 3rd best.
Ok, 02 it is. :)

[BoSox Rule]

You ******* :laugh

I've been waiting to say Bonds '02 since I saw I was next after you.
BTW you can't take Bonds '04, that's his 2nd best

With the 10th pick of the 2007 American League Historical Draft, the Boston Red Sox choose, originally from Hubbard, Texas

http://www.cmgww.com/baseball/speaker/images/final/spet007.jpg

Tris Speaker, 1923

[Wade8813]

I'll take Nap Lajoie, 1901. I'd always thought it was his best year, but Warp1 says it's his third best, so I'm happy... :dance

[538280]

I'll take Lou Gehrig 1930

http://www.nndb.com/people/467/000023398/lou-gehrig.jpg

[Huntington Avenue]

Round 1, Pick 13:

Albert Pujols, 2004.

[Erik Bedard]

You have another pick right now.

[Wade8813]

Not unless Ronnie5 dropped out already.

[Erik Bedard]

Oh. Right. Forgot about that.

[ronnie5]

Hey guys. With my pick, I'll take Alex Rodriguez and his 1996 season.

http://www2.jsonline.com/sports/brew/image/2000/play/alex1017.jpg

I'm mulling over my other pick, so I'll be back shortly when I have a decision.

[Wade8813]

I was excited when I saw that you'd picked, but then you went and took the guy I was going to take with my next pick. Jerk :rolleyes:

[Westlake]

I was excited when I saw that you'd picked, but then you went and took the guy I was going to take with my nest pick. Jerk :rolleyes:

I think we were all eyeing him. :o

Well inviting Ronnie into has already backfired on me.

[ronnie5]

For my next pick, I'll take Walter Johnson and his 1918 season.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/6/68/Walter_Johnson.jpg

[Huntington Avenue]

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!! You managed to take both of my next two choices. :grouchy Oh, well, Plan B time!:atthepc

Cy Young, 1895.
http://www.americaslibrary.gov/assets/jb/progress/jb_progress_cy_1_e.jpg

[538280]

I'll take Roger Clemens 1990

http://www.tristarproductions.com/Sales/Images/Baseball/Clemens/Clemens-8x10-RedSox.jpg

[BoSox Rule]

............:mad:

[Wade8813]

Sorry for the delay. In the pattern of choosing pitchers, I'll choose Christy Mathewson - 1909.

[BoSox Rule]

Pedro Martinez 1997

[-Kyle-]

Eddie Collins ->I can't believe he is still here and for this sim, he is better than morgan.

1915

http://www.vintagecardtraders.org/virtual/33goudey/33goudey-042.jpg

[Westlake]

I'll take the Yankee Clipper, Joltin Joe DiMaggio. 1939.

http://artfiles.art.com/images/-/Ted-Williams-and-Joe-DiMaggio-1951-Print-C11888597.jpeg

What good is one without the other? :)

[ChrisLDuncan]

DAMN YOU EVAN **SHAKING FISTS IN JEALOUS ANGER**

I suppose I'll go with Grover Cleveland Alexander, 1915

[yanks0714]

Hammerin' Hank Aaron in 1959.

I ain't got no pictures....or pitchers. If Alexander had been available that woulda been my choice.

[Minstrel]

I select:

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a306/minstrel23/LeftyGrove.jpg

Lefty Grove : 1936

[Disgruntaledmarinerfan]

I guess I'll have to take good lefty pitcher, the pool of these types are wearing rather thin.
I Select Jack pfiester(1907).

[Erik Bedard]

I was panicking over who to pick, and I completely passed over this guy. Then I remembered, and I hit myself in the head many times.

GREG MADDUX.

http://www.opengroup.com/sports/images/(SC)Greg_Maddux_Photo.jpg

I'll take his 1994 season, in which he had over 200 IP.

[ronnie5]

I'll take his 1994 season, in which he had over 200 IP.

I thought we werent able to use strike years?

[Erik Bedard]

Since he had 202 IP, I think it should be OK.

[Wade8813]

Still a strike season. Maybe we should drop the rule about the strike years, since if they meet the IP/G requirements, you have a big enough sample size. But until then, you need a different year for Maddux.

[Erik Bedard]

OK. If I can't have '94, then I'll take '97.

[AlecBoy006]

Wee Willie told me I'm on the clock. I'm taking Keith Hernandez 1986. I'll be building my team strictly around defense.

[Wee Willie]

I'll keep things moving.

2nd round pick: Joe Morgan, 1976
3rd round pick: Randy Johnson, 2002

[538280]

I'll keep things moving.

2nd round pick: Joe Morgan, 1976

NO!! I was praying that one would slip through the cracks. Better season than a ton of seasons already taken IMO.

[Wee Willie]

NO!! I was praying that one would slip through the cracks. Better season than a ton of seasons already taken IMO.
Sorry, pal.:D I thought about taking another big stick to protect Ruth, but I bet Babe will appreciate a great table-setter more.

[Wade8813]

NO!! I was praying that one would slip through the cracks. Better season than a ton of seasons already taken IMO. Ha! After the 6000 posts you've made raving about him, I bet anyone who's been on these forums for over a month has at least considered him.

[AlecBoy006]

Thanks to Westlake who reminded me. I'm not sure about WARP, but I will take Bill Mazeroski. If allowed, it will be 1960.

[Wade8813]

http://www.baseballprospectus.com/gl...?search=WARP-1 has a search you can use to find out player's Warp1. Look under Advanced Batting Statistics (for both batters and pitchers).

[Erik Bedard]

I'll take Mike Schmidt. Year coming up when I get home, since BP is blocked at my school.

[The Splendid Splinter]

I'll take Mike Schmidt. Year coming up when I get home, since BP is blocked at my school.


ill help you out here... its 1976. but if i was you... i would go with 1977. the difference in WARP1 is .2 but i think his '77 season was better.

[Edgartohof]

ill help you out here... its 1976. but if i was you... i would go with 1977. the difference in WARP1 is .2 but i think his '77 season was better.

Most here would go with '81 for Schmidt, since it's widely regarded as the best season by a 3Bman. Heck, I'd probably take '80 or '86 over both of those two seasons as well.

[The Splendid Splinter]

Most here would go with '81 for Schmidt, since it's widely regarded as the best season by a 3Bman. Heck, I'd probably take '80 or '86 over both of those two seasons as well.


yeah... we cant use '81 or '80... not enough games in '81 and '80 was his 2nd best WARP1 year ('74 is his best)... and i dont believe '86 was as good... yes higher AVG but '77 beat '86 in OBP and SLG and '77 was in his prime at age 27 so he gave you some steals and better defense

[538280]

Sorry, pal.:D I thought about taking another big stick to protect Ruth, but I bet Babe will appreciate a great table-setter more.

The thing is that Joe wasn't just a table setter in '76. He led the league in SLG with .576 in a really low offensive year, with that awesome on-base ability as well had a 187 OPS+, added 60 steals, and was a Gold Glove fielder at a key defensive position!!!!! You've got more than your money's worth with a late 2nd round pick.

[Erik Bedard]

'76 for Morgan is a great value. I would have taken him if I had realized he was available.

[Minstrel]

Morgan is an excellent value. He was one of the players I was considering until he was taken.

[Disgruntaledmarinerfan]

I looks like it my pick.... Is this right?

[Minstrel]

I looks like it my pick.... Is this right?

Yes, please! (I'm next. ;) )

[Disgruntaledmarinerfan]

I take Joe jackson.

[Minstrel]

I select:

http://www.suntala.com/classicbaseball/musial.jpeg

Stan Musial : 1951

[Minstrel]

I take Joe jackson.

Which year?

[Westlake]

Wow, thanks guys, my next two targets. :o

Musial was just too juicy to pass up in the 3rd round huh Minstrel?

[Minstrel]

Wow, thanks guys, my next two targets. :o

Musial was just too juicy to pass up in the 3rd round huh Minstrel?

Yeah. I actually pondered taking him last round...the third round seemed to good to be true.

[yanks0714]

I select:

Stan Musial : 1951

Nooooooooooooo! I've been holding my breath hoping no one takes him. Just think....an OF of Musial/Mantle/Aaron.....

[yanks0714]

I choose.......my Ace pitcher....the Stud of the Staff.....Tom Seaver in 1975

[Westlake]

You need a year, Yanks.

[yanks0714]

You need a year, Yanks.

Yeah, I'm still moaning about not getting Stan the Man. I edited my post...1975.

[Minstrel]

I choose.......my Ace pitcher....the Stud of the Staff.....Tom Seaver in 1975

He was one of the guys I was considering. Just couldn't pass up The Man.

[Erik Bedard]

BTW, I'm using Schmidt's 1977 season.

[-Kyle-]

I am not going to be here tommorrow or Sunday morning. CAn I pm some for my picks.:waving

[The Splendid Splinter]

I am not going to be here tommorrow or Sunday morning. CAn I pm some for my picks.:waving


kyle... you can PM me your picks... I'm on the NL league

[ChrisLDuncan]

Hmmm...I want a bat. I'll have to go Jimmy Foxx here, 1933

[Westlake]

Starting Pitcher, Sandy Koufax.

http://quietfm.com/Blog/Images/koufax01.jpg

1964

[-Kyle-]

Starting Pitcher, Sandy Koufax.

http://quietfm.com/Blog/Images/koufax01.jpg

1964
Nooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ed Walsh, 1912

[ChrisLDuncan]

Starting Pitcher, Sandy Koufax.

http://quietfm.com/Blog/Images/koufax01.jpg

1964

DAMN YOU. I was mulling over either Koufax or Foxx.

[Disgruntaledmarinerfan]

Which year?
oops... I guess I forgot to include which year I was going to use, sorry.
the year: 1920

[Disgruntaledmarinerfan]

--duplicate post--

[Wade8813]

Disgruntaledmarinerfan is authorized to pick for me on Saturday.

[BoSox Rule]

I'll take

http://www.baltimoresun.com/media/photo/2001-06/244728.jpg

Cal Ripken, 1983

[Disgruntaledmarinerfan]

Disgruntaledmarinerfan is authorized to pick for me on Saturday.
I have been given the authority from Wade8813 to pick for him today, so with that being said... Wade8813 wants to pick Luke Appling 1936.

[538280]

I'll go with Dick Allen 1966

http://www.cardboardmemories.com/photos/dickallenufp.jpg

[TBT]

Putting Allen at DH?

[Huntington Avenue]

Mel Ott, 1935.

Edit: Check that, I want his 1934 instead.

[ronnie5]

Ok, I select...

http://www.astrosdaily.com/files/gallery/Bagwell_Jeff_16.jpg

Jeff Bagwell, and I'll take his 1999 season. And...

http://a1259.g.akamai.net/f/1259/5586/1d/images.art.com/images/-/Craig-Biggio-Photograph-C12043868.jpeg

Craig Biggio, and I'll take his 1995 season. As Evan said, you can't have one without the other right?

[ChrisLDuncan]

Ok, I select...

http://www.astrosdaily.com/files/gallery/Bagwell_Jeff_16.jpg

Jeff Bagwell, and I'll take his 1999 season. And...

http://a1259.g.akamai.net/f/1259/5586/1d/images.art.com/images/-/Craig-Biggio-Photograph-C12043868.jpeg

Craig Biggio, and I'll take his 1995 season. As Evan said, you can't have one without the other right?

Damn you just took a tandem that I would have loved to have.

[ronnie5]

Damn you just took a tandem that I would have loved to have.

Sorry, Chris. Those are my childhood heroes. I couldn't have stood the thought of them on someone else's team.

[BoSox Rule]

For some reason I got your years mixed up and wondered why the hell you would take Biggio 1999 :laugh

[Minstrel]

Wow, tearforamariner...even when I get here 8 minutes after a pick, the draft board has been updated.

Tell me the truth...are you a BBF bot?

[tearforamariner]

Wow, tearforamariner...even when I get here 8 minutes after a pick, the draft board has been updated.

Tell me the truth...are you a BBF bot?

lol, no I'm a real person. A real person who is stuck in a house that is not his by himself with two dogs. My girlfriend owes me.

[ronnie5]

For some reason I got your years mixed up and wondered why the hell you would take Biggio 1999 :laugh

Haha. Biggio has catcher, 2B, CF, and LF eligibility, so I had to take him.

[tearforamariner]

Haha. Biggio has catcher, 2B, CF, and LF eligibility, so I had to take him.

He can play RF too (CF's can play anywhere in the outfield). Good pickup.

[ChrisLDuncan]

Sorry, Chris. Those are my childhood heroes. I couldn't have stood the thought of them on someone else's team.

Many of my heros are on someone else's team, but it does suck.

[BoSox Rule]

Haha. Biggio has catcher, 2B, CF, and LF eligibility, so I had to take him.
He's not a bad choice at all.

You had Bagwell 1999/Biggio 1995, but it registered in my mind as Biggio 1999, Bagwell 1995.

[Huntington Avenue]

Hank Greenberg, 1938.

58 HRs......

[Westlake]

Dude, dont you already have Pujols?

[Minstrel]

Dude, dont you already have Pujols?

We're the DH league. We can always use another hitter.

[Westlake]

I was under the impression our DHs had to be people that were actually DHs. I guess I just made that up in my mind. :o

[538280]

Putting Allen at DH?

Third base.

And with my next pick....I take Mike Piazza 1996

http://i3.ebayimg.com/03/i/07/32/45/aa_2.JPG

[BoSox Rule]

Gehringer 1936

[Westlake]

I believe its Wade's turn to pick before yours BoSox.

Round 4
1. ronnie5 - Craig Biggio : 1995
2. Huntington Avenue - Hank Greenberg : 1938
3. 538280 -
4. Wade8813 -
5. BoSox Rule -
6. -Kyle- -
7. Westlake -
8. ChrisLDuncan -
9. yanks0714 -
10. Minstrel -
11. Disgruntaledmarinerfan -
12. Eric Bedard -
13. AlexBoy006 -
14. wee willie -

[BoSox Rule]

Ahhhhhhhhhh damn it

[Wee Willie]

I believe its Wade's turn to pick before yours BoSox.
Which means it's disgruntledmarinerfan's pick (at least for tonite).

[Westlake]

Wade is on BBF right now.

[Wade8813]

I want Chipper Jones, 1999.

[Westlake]

Wow Wade, I thought I had a sleeper there.

[Wade8813]

You mean you thought you could take him later? I did too, but decided I couldn't take the risk.

[ChrisLDuncan]

Wow that's awfuly high for Chipper. I don't know there's plenty of other selections that I could have seen there.

[Westlake]

Yep.

I think the Splendid Splinter is authorized to pick for Kyle.


Wow that's awfuly high for Chipper. I don't know there's plenty of other selections that I could have seen there.
Look at his '99 season and you will see why.

[ChrisLDuncan]

Yep.

I think the Splendid Splinter is authorized to pick for Kyle.



Look at his '99 season and you will see why.


Ehh, I can see picking him for his versatility, but there are more productive players that could have been selected.

[Wade8813]

I think it's a little high, but not as much as you think. He's about tied for the best hitting with one other 3B, but being a switch hitter helps. I also wanted to make sure I got big production from the positions that I think aren't as deep in production.

I could have chosen a corner OF or 1Bman with more production, but there's so many that produce highly at those positions, I know I can get them in a later round.

[ChrisLDuncan]

Can we assume that "BoSoxRule" (False statement) picks Gehringer? I want to get this thing going.

[Wade8813]

Yeah, I think we can.

[BoSox Rule]

Gehringer 1936

[yanks0714]

I might as well stay awake to make my pick soon.....you guys don't know how difficulat that is at my age...it's already past my bed time.... :rolleyes:

[Minstrel]

C'mon guys, get me up to bat again tonight. ;)

ChrisLDuncan, Westlake and yanks0714 are all in evidence...hope Splendid Splinter shows up.

[yanks0714]

C'mon guys, get me up to bat again tonight. ;)

ChrisLDuncan, Westlake and yanks0714 are all in evidence...hope Splendid Splinter shows up.

I hope he does too. I've got my list narrowed down to 4 players...3 slections ahead of me so they can't all be taken. It'll take me no more than few minutes to cast my selection....but I ain't staying up all night to wait.:ughh

[Disgruntaledmarinerfan]

Just to let you guys know ahead of time I am giving Wade8813 the Authority to pick for me on sunday the 11th

[Huntington Avenue]

Dude, dont you already have Pujols?

Yep, but as Minstrel said we have the DH, that's where I intended for Greenberg to go.

I'm wondering if Pujols qualifies for the outfield, in case some unforeseen disaster occurs and I have no left fielder. What's the cutoff?

[Minstrel]

Yep, but as Minstrel said we have the DH, that's where I intended for Greenberg to go.

I'm wondering if Pujols qualifies for the outfield, in case some unforeseen disaster occurs and I have no left fielder. What's the cutoff?

162 games played at a position, in his career.

[yanks0714]

I suspect the Splendid Splinter didn't expect the vote to get to -Kyle- tonight so I am going to bed.

However, in a contingency to keep this moving along, Westlake (Even) has the authority to select for me.
I'll be checking back in tomorrow, uh, this morning around 7AM ET.

[Huntington Avenue]

162 games played at a position, in his career.

Thanks, I went back just now and read the post in the other thread.

LF is open for Pujols then. Gives me some flexibility.

[ChrisLDuncan]

I suspect the Splendid Splinter didn't expect the vote to get to -Kyle- tonight so I am going to bed.

However, in a contingency to keep this moving along, Westlake (Even) has the authority to select for me.
I'll be checking back in tomorrow, uh, this morning around 7AM ET.


7 Eastern Time comes twice a day? Now THAT is crazy

[Westlake]

I suspect the Splendid Splinter didn't expect the vote to get to -Kyle- tonight so I am going to bed.


Splendid Splinter is on the clock in the NL as well. We shall continue tomorrow I suppose. Hopefull we can knock a decent amount of picks in the lightning round.

[yanks0714]

Last pick was by BoSox (Charlie Gehringer) at 11:43 last night....hasn't the clock run out on -Kyle- and his designated selecter????

[Minstrel]

Last pick was by BoSox (Charlie Gehringer) at 11:43 last night....hasn't the clock run out on -Kyle- and his designated selecter????

No, the times between 11 PM EST and 8 AM PST don't count, because it's too late/early for one of the coasts to realistically be expected to be checking in.

[Wee Willie]

TSS made a pick on the NL thread 2 hours ago, but hasn't made his pick here yet. I see that he's logged in, however.

[yanks0714]

No, the times between 11 PM EST and 8 AM PST don't count, because it's too late/early for one of the coasts to realistically be expected to be checking in.

Okay, sorry, I was thinking wrong I guess.

BTW, I talked to Splendid Splinter via IM. The Splinter doesn't have -Kyle- picks. He was supposed to pick for him in the round that -Kyle- selected Ed Walsh.

So, I guess we just wait.

[Westlake]

So, does Kyle's clock go til 3 central?

[Minstrel]

So, does Kyle's clock go til 3 central?

It goes until 4 PST, or 5 CST. This is why I preferred a flat 10-12 hour window, with no "time outs" for night times.

Others seemed to prefer a shorter time window, but stopping during the night.

Should we change the rule to, say, a 12 hour window with no global stoppages? In this case, Kyle would have had to pick prior to 3 PM EST, instead of having until 7 PM under the current rules.

If we change rules, it'll affect just this draft (the NL can institute it too if they like) and start next round. Just chime in if you like the idea or if you don't. No response will be assumed to be indifference.

[The Splendid Splinter]

Ok... I guess I'll make Kyle pick with Kid Nichols... 1897. When he sent me his list, I thought it was just for his last round when he selected Walsh. I didn't really want to make this pick cuz he might want someone else. He gave me Koufax and Walsh then Nichols was there in case the other 2 was picked. That's the only list he gave me. My bad for holding this draft for as long as it been, hopefully Kyle will be ok with this pick. Now if it goes to him next round, I can't make it cuz he only gave me 3 picks and said that I would probably only have to make one pick and he beat me to it last round.

[Minstrel]

he only gave me 3 picks and said that I would probably only have to make one pick and he beat me to it last round.

Oh, good...if he said you "probably" would only have to make one pick, that means he did see the possibility that you might need to make two picks for him.

[The Splendid Splinter]

Oh, good...if he said you "probably" would only have to make one pick, that means he did see the possibility that you might need to make two picks for him.


yeah i know but you would figured he would give me more than 3 players...

[Westlake]

Jackie Robinson, 1950

http://www.achievement.org/achievers/wil1/large/wil1-017.jpg

[Wee Willie]

Paging ChrisLDuncan. Man, the "lighting round" has been anything but today, so far. Maybe that'll change this evening.

[-Kyle-]

Ok... I guess I'll make Kyle pick with Kid Nichols... 1897. When he sent me his list, I thought it was just for his last round when he selected Walsh. I didn't really want to make this pick cuz he might want someone else. He gave me Koufax and Walsh then Nichols was there in case the other 2 was picked. That's the only list he gave me. My bad for holding this draft for as long as it been, hopefully Kyle will be ok with this pick. Now if it goes to him next round, I can't make it cuz he only gave me 3 picks and said that I would probably only have to make one pick and he beat me to it last round.
Just got back. Thats the pick I would have made. Thanks. :)

[Disgruntaledmarinerfan]

Just to let you guys know ahead of time I am giving Wade8813 the Authority to pick for me on sunday the 11th
Now that I'm back Wade 8813 no longer has the authority to pick for me.

[ChrisLDuncan]

I'll take Ken Griffey Jr 1998

[yanks0714]

I''ll take Frank Robinson > 1961. He'll be my LF'er with Mickey in CF and Aaron in RF.

2 picks inside 10 minutes....

[Wee Willie]

I'll take Ken Griffey Jr 1998
Could you please let someone know if you're going to be away that long next time? A lot of us had made plans to get in some picks throughout today, and you kind of held that up by waiting til the buzzer.

[ChrisLDuncan]

Well I planned on being on earlier but something came up.

[Wee Willie]

Well I planned on being on earlier but something came up.
No problem, but if something does come up where you might be cutting it close, a PM to Minstrel would be helpful - that way we would know when to expect you back.

[Minstrel]

I select:

http://encyclopediaofarkansas.net/media/gallery/photo/VaughanArky_f.jpg

Arky Vaughan : 1934

[Minstrel]

2 picks inside 10 minutes....

Now 3 picks in 30. We're cooking with gas.

[ChrisLDuncan]

No problem, but if something does come up where you might be cutting it close, a PM to Minstrel would be helpful - that way we would know when to expect you back.

Yeah I wasn't even home for most of the day, so I was pretty boned.

[The Splendid Splinter]

wow... the NL draft has caught up with you guys now..... we got a lot of picks in today.

[Minstrel]

wow... the NL draft has caught up with you guys now..... we got a lot of picks in today.

We got 1 pick in for the lightning round. The 2007 NFL draft is ahead of us by this point...

[Wade8813]

Hey, now that the lightning round is over, we can start picking... :crazy

[Disgruntaledmarinerfan]

I select Mordacai "Three Finger" Brown. 1906

[Edgartohof]

I'll take Ken Griffey Jr 1998
why not 1997, or 1993? Both are markedly better.

[Westlake]

why not 1997, or 1993? Both are markedly better.

Those are both his highest seasons by WARP1, which makes them invalid by our rules.

[Edgartohof]

Those are both his highest seasons by WARP1, which makes them invalid by our rules.

okay, thanks for the clarification.

[AlecBoy006]

Ozzie Smith- 1982.

[ronnie5]

Ozzie Smith- 1982.

It's not your pick, it's Erik's.

[Westlake]

Its fine, just wanted to get him in before the night was over. I dont think EB will be taking Ozzie Smith.

[AlecBoy006]

I'll be signing off right about now.

I choose Brooks Robinson 1966.

[Disgruntaledmarinerfan]

I'm confused.... whose pick is it?

[Westlake]

Erik Bedards. AlecBoy went out of turn, but we can just use his picks when his turn comes. I dont think anyone will be taking them before then.

[plask_stirlac]

Erik Bedards. AlecBoy went out of turn, but we can just use his picks when his turn comes. I dont think anyone will be taking them before then.

He is a lightning round unto himself.

[Erik Bedard]

Right when I decide to stop wasting my time and go do my homework, Chris logs on!

I'll take: SAMMY SOSA, 2000

[Wee Willie]

The Smokies select:

4th Round: Ed Delahanty, 1896

5th Round: Hal Newhouser, 1946 (couldn't pass up his 13.5 WARP1 and WARP3 in a non-war year)

[Erik Bedard]

I'll make my pick around 3:15, because I've got to get off the computer now.

[Wade8813]

4th Round: Ed Delahanty, 1896 *sigh...* :ughh

[Disgruntaledmarinerfan]

I'll make my pick around 3:15, because I've got to get off the computer now.
When he says 3:15 what time zone is refering to?

[Westlake]

Eastern...

[Erik Bedard]

Well, I'm twenty minutes late.... sorry about that.

I select: BILL DAHLEN, 1894.

.357/.444/.566 is pretty damn good. And with 15 HRs.

[-Kyle-]

Well, I'm twenty minutes late.... sorry about that.

I select: BILL DAHLEN, 1894.

.357/.444/.566 is pretty damn good. And with 15 HRs.
Damnit, hes number 2 on my list.

[Wade8813]

Man. I know who Disgruntaled wants to pick, but I'm no longer authorized to pick for him... :(

[Disgruntaledmarinerfan]

I'll take Todd Helton. year 2000

[Minstrel]

I select:

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/baseball/news/2003/08/06/whitesox_royals_ap/t1_alomar_ap.jpg

Roberto Alomar : 1996

.328 AVG / .411 OBP / .527 SLG from a great defensive second baseman.

[yanks0714]

I select Bob Gibson > 1970

[BoSox Rule]

Ahhhhhhhhh

[ChrisLDuncan]

Eddie Mathews 1954 I can't believe that he fell this low. I mean damn...I should have selected a pitcher, but Matthews is unavoidable for me. Also quick question can we play SS at 2nd base?


http://www.photofile.com/Photos/Albums/Whats_Hot_Page/Complete_List_Of_HOF_Cards/Matthews_Edwin_Supercard.jpg

[ChrisLDuncan]

I select:

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/baseball/news/2003/08/06/whitesox_royals_ap/t1_alomar_ap.jpg

Roberto Alomar : 1996

.328 AVG / .411 OBP / .527 SLG from a great defensive second baseman.

I thought I had a sleeper in Alomar...I guess I'll have to go to plan B.

[Minstrel]

Also quick question can we play SS at 2nd base?

Yes, it's in the rules as an exception to a player having played 162 career games at a position.

Second baseman can't be shifted to short, though, without meeting the 162-game restriction.

[Minstrel]

I thought I had a sleeper in Alomar...I guess I'll have to go to plan B.

Great hitting second baseman are running out. After the top tier of Hornsby, Collins, Morgan and Lajoie went, I felt comfortable that I'd get one of the second tier: Robinson, Gehringer, Biggio or Alomar. Then Biggio, Gehringer and Robinson went bang-bang-bang! ;)

Still a few quality second-sackers to be had, though. No one should end up with Joey Cora.

[ChrisLDuncan]

Great hitting second baseman are running out. After the top tier of Hornsby, Collins, Morgan and Lajoie went, I felt comfortable that I'd get one of the second tier: Robinson, Gehringer, Biggio or Alomar. Then Biggio, Gehringer and Robinson went bang-bang-bang! ;)

Still a few quality second-sackers to be had, though. No one should end up with Joey Cora.

Ehh...there's plenty of heavy hitting 2baggers left for me like you said ten have already been taken so I can get one I want while still getting the other players I want and getting a second basemen I feel comfortable with. Or I can take another SS, there's quite a few good SS left.

[BoSox Rule]

Then do it ;)

[Wade8813]

Ehh...there's plenty of heavy hitting 2baggers left for me like you said ten have already been taken so I can get one I want while still getting the other players I want and getting a second basemen I feel comfortable with. Or I can take another SS, there's quite a few good SS left.
Heh. We have the opposite view on this. You see plenty at 2B/SS. I see not many I'd want at those positions, and them disappearing fast. That's why I used such high picks on them.

[ChrisLDuncan]

Heh. We have the opposite view on this. You see plenty at 2B/SS. I see not many I'd want at those positions, and them disappearing fast. That's why I used such high picks on them.

I took Wagner with my first pick!

[Wade8813]

I took Wagner with my first pick! True. But I've used 3/4 of my picks on my 2B, SS, and 3Bman. There are better hitters at 1B and LF/RF, but I think there are a lot more options at those positions.

And what you said about 2Bmen is the biggest difference. I don't think there are very many heavy hitters left at that position.

[ChrisLDuncan]

True. But I've used 3/4 of my picks on my 2B, SS, and 3Bman. There are better hitters at 1B and LF/RF, but I think there are a lot more options at those positions.

Yeah I agree that's why I took Mathews over a corner OF.

[yanks0714]

Hey, will you guys be quiet....I ain't even picked an IF yet and now everyone reading this will go grabbing up those that are left. :ughh :grouchy ;)

[Wade8813]

Well, pick them. Duh... :p

[Westlake]

He was picked in the beginning of the 3rd round in the NL, so i'm glad to be able to get him in the 5th here..

SP, Bob Feller ------------- 1939

http://imagesource.art.com/images/-/Bob-Feller---Photofile-Photograph-C10089490.jpeg

[-Kyle-]

It really sickens me to take all these old-timers, but he does have a 14 WARP and a .444 OBP for a SS this certain year.

Eey-Yah Jennings 1895

http://info.detnews.com/dn/history/hughie/images/dancin.gif

Personality-wise I have a very ... interesting ... double play combination.

[BoSox Rule]

Wade Boggs 1985

[Minstrel]

Wade Boggs 1985

Damn it. There goes my main sleeper. :p

[Wade8813]

Bill Dickey - 1936

It's feels kinda weird, picking guys who will probably be my #8 and #9 hitters so early in the draft, but they play key positions.

[-Kyle-]

Now This is a lightning round.

[Westlake]

4 picks in 13 minutes. wow.

[538280]

I'll take Dazzy Vance 1930

http://www.ebbets-field.com/CareerLeaders/Vance.jpg

[ChrisLDuncan]

I wanted Mathew's 1956....not 1856 ;)

[Minstrel]

I wanted Mathew's 1956....not 1856 ;)

I merely got the century wrong. If Matthews had any real consistency, it wouldn't matter. ;)

Do you want 1956 or 1954? You have 1954 in your original selection and 1956 here.

[ChrisLDuncan]

My bad 54, stick with that.

[Wade8813]

Sheesh. Blame him for getting your player's year wrong, then you can't even get it right yourself. :crazy

[BoSox Rule]

I knew I should've taken Vance before Boggs.

[Huntington Avenue]

I'm doing this from school, hope I don't get caught by the evil network administrator!! {music from The Birds}

Gary Carter, 1984.

[ronnie5]

http://imagecache2.allposters.com/images/pic/PHOTOFILE/AABB005~George-Brett-batting-Photofile-Posters.jpg

I'll take George Brett, 1979

Oops, forgot Newhouser was taken. I'm a moron...

http://www.baseballhalloffame.org/hofers_and_honorees/hofer_bios/images/Clarkson_John_3.jpg

John Clarkson, 1885

[Huntington Avenue]

Sorry about any delay, just got home from school.

Ryne Sandberg, 1985. (Is it '85?)

[538280]

Not a huge fan of the player, but he did have some great seasons.

Ernie Banks, 1958

http://www.baseballlibrary.com/pics/erniebanks.jpg

[Wade8813]

Mark McGwire - 1996. Put some power in my lineup.

[Westlake]

This draft is going incredibly slow. Anyone up for a lightning round Thursday night?

[Wade8813]

This draft is going incredibly slow. Anyone up for a lightning round Thursday night? Dude, our lightning round went super slow. Things will go even slower if we do that... :rolleyes:

[Westlake]

Dude, our lightning round went super slow. Things will go even slower if we do that... :rolleyes:

Probably. Might as well give it a shot though. We arent exactly speeding through this way either. Are you available?

[Wade8813]

I think so. It depends. I'm probably going to try to get together with my friends Thurs evening, because I'm preparing for a MTG tournament. However, I might be able to participate from their place, or IM someone my pick, or we might have the round before I go over there. I'll figure something out.

[Minstrel]

I think so. It depends. I'm probably going to try to get together with my friends Thurs evening, because I'm preparing for a MTG tournament. However, I might be able to participate from their place, or IM someone my pick, or we might have the round before I go over there. I'll figure something out.

Always keep two blue available for the counterspell. Thank me later.

[Westlake]

What's MTG?

[Wade8813]

Always keep two blue available for the counterspell. Thank me later. Dang. How'd you know my deck-theme? :waving

What's MTG? Magic the Gathering

[Minstrel]

Dang. How'd you know my deck-theme? :waving

There IS no good deck theme that doesn't include blue, honestly. ;)

Well, I actually haven't played the game for about a decade (wow), so I may be out of touch. When I checked out, Fallen Empires was the latest expansion, IIRC.

[BoSox Rule]

Juan Marichal 1969

[-Kyle-]

??? I have never heard that. What sport is "MTG" like?

[-Kyle-]

Damn...I can't take one of the picks I REALLY want...I need a pitcher. I have to hope one of them come back around.

Warren Spahn

1951. With 300IP, 2.98 ERA, and 11.1 Warp.

http://www.alsegundo.com/images/220_genimage.jpg

[Westlake]

Steve Carlton, 1969

http://artfiles.art.com/images/-/Steve-Carlton-Photograph-C10107210.jpeg

[Erik Bedard]

There IS no good deck theme that doesn't include blue, honestly. ;)

Well, I actually haven't played the game for about a decade (wow), so I may be out of touch. When I checked out, Fallen Empires was the latest expansion, IIRC.

Brings back good memories..... I last played two or three years ago, and I loved it for a while. Then the Fifth Dawn expansion came out, and I hated it, and I haven't played since going to a booster draft tournament a couple years ago. The best deck I ever made was a little 45-card burn/goblin deck. Never lost me a game, even when I played a blue deck.

BTW, I'd be up for a Thursday-night lightning round. Shall we say 8 EST?

[538280]

Brings back good memories..... I last played two or three years ago, and I loved it for a while. Then the Fifth Dawn expansion came out, and I hated it, and I haven't played since going to a booster draft tournament a couple years ago. The best deck I ever made was a little 45-card burn/goblin deck. Never lost me a game, even when I played a blue deck.


What is this stuff? Fantasy games are definitely not something I'm interested in, but I have absolutley no idea about "Magic the Gathering". Never even heard of it. Is it a card game?

[Westlake]

BTW, I'd be up for a Thursday-night lightning round. Shall we say 8 EST?
Im ok with this time.

[plask_stirlac]

It's a card game. In a nutshell you build up your resources each turn, some automatically and some not, and try to devastate your opponent's resources until he or she runs out of life points (or the entire deck). Open physical combat is generally used via creatures, but there are gobs of non-creature cards that can steer combat and the game. The more land resources you have, the better spells you can play.

At its simplest you can have a fun war of say Elves and Zombies, mostly combat, for under $10 (which gets both decks). It can get much more expensive though... but the well-designed expensive cards have creativity and personality with their power. Or it's just power and people want to win really badly and the cards are rare.

[Westlake]

It's a card game. In a nutshell you build up your resources each turn, some automatically and some not, and try to devastate your opponent's resources until he or she runs out of life points (or the entire deck). Open physical combat is generally used via creatures, but there are gobs of non-creature cards that can steer combat and the game. The more land resources you have, the better spells you can play.


My head is about to explode.

Actually, when I was in the 6th grade a bunch of kids in my class were playing and I asked what it was and they tried their best to show me. I played one game and whooped the guy whose cards they were. I then retired undefeated.

[Disgruntaledmarinerfan]

BTW, I'd be up for a Thursday-night lightning round. Shall we say 8 EST?
I'll be there. hopefully other will be here for the lighting round too.:rolleyes:

[Westlake]

Ok, im going to make sure everyone is aware of this lightning round. Please let us know whether you can make it. If you cannot, please PM a list to someone to make picks for you so we can get a good number of picks in.

The time is 8 ET.

Comfirmed to show up:

Westlake
Wade8813
Disgruntledmarinerfan
Erik Bedard
Wee Willie
Minstrel
Kyle
538280
Yanks0714
Ronnie5
AlecBoy006
ChrisLDuncan
BoSox Rule

[Wade8813]

??? I have never heard that. What sport is "MTG" like? Ever played MLB Showdown? It's vaguely like that.

Brings back good memories..... I last played two or three years ago, and I loved it for a while. Then the Fifth Dawn expansion came out, and I hated it, and I haven't played since going to a booster draft tournament a couple years ago. The best deck I ever made was a little 45-card burn/goblin deck. Never lost me a game, even when I played a blue deck. Yeah, a lot of people weren't happy with Fifth Dawn. Recently, they've made a lot of better sets. A few sets ago they released Ravnica block - I've heard of someone buying CASES of boxes, so he'd be able to draft it whenever he wants... :eek:. The latest block is Time Spiral, with the base set's theme being the past, the second's being the present, and the third (so far unreleased set) being the future. I have no clue how the heck they're going to do the future :rolleyes:

Ok, im going to make sure everyone is aware of this lightning round. Please let us know whether you can make it. If you cannot, please PM a list to someone to make picks for you so we can get a good number of picks in.

The time is 8 ET.

Comfirmed to show up: I'll show up for at least part of it, and will IM someone my picks, in case I can't make it for the entire round. Any idea when it will end?

[-Kyle-]

Weird. No one played it at my school.

Yea, I can go at 8, but I have to go to bed at 10ish though.

[Erik Bedard]

If it starts at 8 (5 your time), then it'll probably end around 9 or 10 (6 or 7).