SABR G&S Fantasy Baseball Leagues – Draft Results

The SABR Games and Simulations Committee recently completed live salary cap drafts in three leagues for their inaugural season of competition. The draft results and commentary from a number of team owners are included below for your enjoyment. You can view our progress during the season along with league rules here: SABR Fantasy Leagues

A few observations before we get to the rosters:

1. The consensus steal of the draft was getting Cardinals’ top prospect Jordan Walker at $2, which happened across two leagues. He went to the New Zealand Tuataras for $18 in League 2, which, after a monster spring, might prove to be closer to his actual value. The other two leagues were more conservative about taking a chance on a rookie making his debut in the show this season, but couldn’t pass him up when he fell late.
2. It will hardly surprise anyone that the timing of the draft matters. Later drafts have the advantage of additional spring training games, but more importantly, current injury updates. Top players who will miss significant time due to injury, such as Jose Altuve, can be gotten at a bargain closer to the season as the impact of his injury becomes clearer. In order of the dates of the draft, he went for $27, then $17 a day later, and finally for $6 the following week. Yordan Alvarez, who was injured in the spring, but was healthy by Opening Day, is a much better value at $36-$37 than at $49.
3. Aaron Judge set the pace for player value. Last year’s AL MVP received the highest bid in every league. Shohei Ohtani’s value hinges on league rules of how he can be used. In these leagues, he cannot accrue statistics on both sides of the ball even when he is both pitching and batting on that day. If he could accrue hitting and pitching numbers in the same game, no doubt his value would have risen, though it’s anyone’s guess if he could have dethroned “the Judge”.
4. There is a hometown bias. Pinstripe Pride 28 owner Michael Mandelkorn, a Yankees fan, admitted to being “caught up in a moment” regarding Anthony Volpe. (The rookie had otherwise gone for $1-$2.) I (Cal) felt more comfortable with my valuing of my hometown Detroit Tigers, but had to fight the tendency to keep bidding to order to add them to the Belle Isle Sliders.

We would love to hear observations from our readers. Who did we miss on? What were our tendencies? Take a look at our rosters below:

SABR Games and Simulations LG1
Draft Date: Sun., Mar. 19, 2023 Time: 8:00 PM EST Type: Salary Cap

Derek’s Dominos	Owner – Derek Bain
NO.	PLAYER	OFFER AMOUNT
15	Mike Trout LAA, CF	$41
21	Mookie Betts LAD, RF	$36
33	Fernando Tatis Jr. SD, SS	$28
36	Devin Williams Mil, RP	$14
45	Luis Robert ChW, CF	$19
79	Keibert Ruiz Wsh, C	$6
82	Wander Franco TB, SS	$18
89	Oneil Cruz Pit, SS	$16
106	Kenley Jansen Bos, RP	$8
109	Byron Buxton Min, CF	$9
119	Logan Gilbert Sea, SP	$8
125	MJ Melendez KC, C	$9
131	Nick Lodolo Cin, SP	$8
136	Kyle Wright Atl, SP	$7
137	Camilo Doval SF, RP	$9
138	Andrew Vaughn ChW, RF	$7
193	Reid Detmers LAA, SP	$2
209	Adam Wainwright StL, SP	$1
245	Patrick Sandoval LAA, SP	$1
251	Anthony Rendon LAA, 3B	$2
257	Jean Segura Mia, 2B	$1
268	Edward Cabrera Mia, SP	$2
269	Esteury Ruiz Oak, LF	$1
279	Dylan Floro Mia, RP	$1
289	Oscar Colas ChW, CF	$1
298	Merrill Kelly Ari, SP	$1
307	Nick Gordon Min, LF	$1
314	Sean Manaea SF, SP	$1
321	Brett Baty NYM, 3B	$1
327	Joey Votto Cin, 1B	$1

Post-Draft Q&A – Derek Bain

1. Did you have a particular strategy going into the draft and where you able to implement it?
   Be aggressive in my pursuit of several top targets in Trout, Betts, Tatis. Try to acquire several talented players that I don’t have in other leagues (Luis Robert, Wander Franco, Byron Buxton, Logan Gilbert, MJ Melendez, Nick Lodolo).
2. Did you spend more than you wanted on any particular players?
   No but I didn’t have enough money at the end to make an offer for Jordan Walker.
3. Who was the biggest bargain (your team or a competitor)?
   Jordan Walker $2 to the Belle Isle Sliders is an absolute steal! Jacob deGrom ($20) to the Jokers is another great risk/reward play. For my team, I thought Buxton would go higher than $9 but given the risk with his injury history, I understand it.
4. Any surprises (dollar amounts, strategies, etc.)?
   Sandlot PF Flyers spent $226 on 7 superstars in the first 41 nominations, leaving him with a couple $2 players and 21 at $1 each.
5. Do you wish you spent an extra dollar or two on any players?
   I wish I had an extra dollar or two to drop on Jordan Walker.

 

Bell Swamp Connections	Owner – Bart Ewing
NO.	PLAYER	OFFER AMOUNT
18	Spencer Strider Atl, SP	$27
37	Jordan Romano Tor, RP	$11
52	Marcus Semien Tex, 2B	$23
53	Matt Olson Atl, 1B	$26
58	Corey Seager Tex, SS	$20
64	Gunnar Henderson Bal, 3B	$18
66	Jazz Chisholm Jr. Mia, 2B	$20
96	Anthony Santander Bal, RF	$14
99	Nick Castellanos Phi, RF	$11
105	Vinnie Pasquantino KC, 1B	$12
117	Luis Severino NYY, SP	$11
121	David Bednar Pit, RP	$8
132	Taylor Ward LAA, RF	$9
142	Christian Yelich Mil, LF	$10
156	Cal Raleigh Sea, C	$7
158	Christian Walker Ari, 1B	$7
181	Dustin May LAD, SP	$8
186	Jeffrey Springs TB, SP	$3
191	Seiya Suzuki ChC, RF	$4
240	Tylor Megill NYM, SP	$1
252	Reynaldo Lopez ChW, RP	$1
264	Logan O’Hoppe LAA, C	$1
274	Carlos Carrasco NYM, SP	$1
284	Jorge Soler Mia, LF	$1
293	Carlos Estevez LAA, RP	$1
302	Clarke Schmidt NYY, RP	$1
310	Conner Capel Oak, RF	$1
317	Brandon Pfaadt Ari, SP	$1
324	Jose Urquidy Hou, SP	$1
330	Jimmy Herget LAA, RP	$1

Post-Draft Q&A – Bart Ewing

1. Did you have a particular strategy going into the draft and were you able to implement it? –
   Not really, I suspected I would spread the risk which I did. On pitching, I used Stuff + ratings
2. Did you spend more than you wanted on any particular players?
   Well, not really. I’m pretty pleased compared to where other big names were going for $27 for Strider was a little over what I wanted but I felt there was upside
3. Who was the biggest bargain (your team or a competitor)?
   There are tons of $1 players all over, I think the league going forward may want to examine the ratios of money/ players. $260 is usually for 23 players, we’ve added an extra UT and pitcher and factored in the reserve spots into the same $260 – big players were going to get their money but it ultimately made all the $1 players inevitable.
4. Any surprises (dollar amounts, strategies, etc.)?
   Increase the available $ at the draft to be in line with the ratio of the usual game. I didn’t even know the reserve players were in the auction- never had a league that does that before and – The early Judge and someone else crossing 50 almost 60 was wild.
5. Do you wish you spent an extra dollar or two on any players?
   Sure but I felt early the prices were so inflated it would pay off to wait as long as there were good targets. The guys I targeted mostly were under cost by the time I put them up- love my MI- lot of good teams though

 

Jeffo’s Jokers	Owner – Jeff Kindig
NO.	PLAYER	OFFER AMOUNT
13	Jacob deGrom Tex, SP	$20
47	Zack Wheeler Phi, SP	$18
51	Salvador Perez KC, C	$18
54	Randy Arozarena TB, LF	$21
55	Willson Contreras StL, C	$11
62	Shane Bieber Cle, SP	$20
65	Carlos Correa Min, SS	$13
72	Teoscar Hernandez Sea, RF	$18
73	Blake Snell SD, SP	$9
78	Starling Marte NYM, RF	$15
83	Tommy Edman StL, 2B	$15
84	Tyler O’Neill StL, LF	$15
88	Kevin Gausman Tor, SP	$16
91	Jose Abreu Hou, 1B	$13
98	Andres Gimenez Cle, 2B	$14
149	Ian Happ ChC, LF	$6
173	Freddy Peralta Mil, SP	$4
266	Yoan Moncada ChW, 3B	$1
275	Garrett Whitlock Bos, RP	$2
276	Jason Adam TB, RP	$1
295	A.J. Minter Atl, RP	$1
304	Jeimer Candelario Wsh, 3B	$1
312	Daniel Hudson LAD, RP	$1
319	Danny Jansen Tor, C	$1
325	Mike Yastrzemski SF, RF	$1
331	Lane Thomas Wsh, LF	$1
335	Austin Meadows Det, RF	$1
339	Marcus Stroman ChC, SP	$1
343	Diego Castillo Ari, SS	$1
347	Brandon Crawford SF, SS	$1

 

Dingers Taters	Owner – Mark Drucker
NO.	PLAYER	OFFER AMOUNT
3	Juan Soto SD, RF	$36
27	Paul Goldschmidt StL, 1B	$27
39	Nolan Arenado StL, 3B	$28
48	Max Fried Atl, SP	$19
56	Adley Rutschman Bal, C	$14
75	Xander Bogaerts SD, SS	$16
76	Alek Manoah Tor, SP	$18
87	Clay Holmes NYY, RP	$12
111	Cody Bellinger ChC, CF	$8
123	Brandon Drury LAA, 3B	$5
135	Whit Merrifield Tor, 2B	$6
147	Drew Rasmussen TB, SP	$9
159	Chris Sale Bos, SP	$7
163	Jose Leclerc Tex, RP	$6
171	David Robertson NYM, RP	$6
180	Charlie Morton Atl, SP	$3
183	Luis Arraez Mia, 1B	$5
185	Josh Bell Cle, 1B	$5
195	Jeff McNeil NYM, 2B	$6
207	Andrew Benintendi ChW, LF	$3
210	DJ LeMahieu NYY, 3B	$2
219	Michael Conforto SF, RF	$3
243	Alex Kirilloff Min, LF	$1
255	Brendan Donovan StL, 2B	$3
267	Joey Bart SF, C	$1
277	Joey Wendle Mia, 3B	$1
278	Adam Duvall Bos, CF	$2
287	Noah Syndergaard LAD, SP	$1
296	Josh Donaldson NYY, 3B	$1
305	Jimmy Nelson LAD, RP	$1

 

Hooligan Otters	Owner – David Ott
NO.	PLAYER	OFFER AMOUNT
5	Jose Ramirez Cle, 3B	$47
7	Tim Anderson ChW, SS	$17
24	Michael Harris II Atl, CF	$27
25	Emmanuel Clase Cle, RP	$22
42	Steven Kwan Cle, LF	$15
97	Lucas Giolito ChW, SP	$9
101	Triston McKenzie Cle, SP	$9
107	Hunter Greene Cin, SP	$11
113	Chris Bassitt Tor, SP	$6
114	Logan Webb SF, SP	$10
122	C.J. Cron Col, 1B	$9
126	Brandon Lowe TB, 2B	$7
144	Sean Murphy Atl, C	$9
150	Rowdy Tellez Mil, 1B	$6
162	Riley Greene Det, CF	$5
164	Hunter Renfroe LAA, RF	$6
165	Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Ari, LF	$5
168	Tyler Mahle Min, SP	$3
172	Nico Hoerner ChC, SS	$5
176	Oscar Gonzalez Cle, RF	$3
184	Andres Munoz Sea, RP	$4
198	Pete Fairbanks TB, RP	$4
214	Seth Brown Oak, 1B	$2
234	Giovanny Gallegos StL, RP	$1
244	Sonny Gray Min, SP	$2
246	Mike Zunino Cle, C	$1
254	Luis Urias Mil, 3B	$3
258	Jack Flaherty StL, SP	$1
270	Ross Stripling SF, SP	$1
280	Joc Pederson SF, LF	$1

 

Sandlot PF Flyers	Owner – Marc Robinson
NO.	PLAYER	OFFER AMOUNT
8	Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Tor, 1B	$35
14	Kyle Tucker Hou, RF	$38
22	Freddie Freeman LAD, 1B	$39
28	Bobby Witt Jr. KC, SS	$30
29	Pete Alonso NYM, 1B	$29
32	Corbin Burnes Mil, SP	$29
41	Brandon Woodruff Mil, SP	$26
93	Edwin Diaz NYM, RP	$2
202	Jake Cronenworth SD, 2B	$2
256	Josh Naylor Cle, 1B	$1
288	Ezequiel Tovar Col, SS	$1
297	Enrique Hernandez Bos, CF	$1
306	Isaac Paredes TB, 3B	$1
313	MacKenzie Gore Wsh, SP	$1
320	Andrew McCutchen Pit, LF	$1
326	Ranger Suarez Phi, SP	$1
332	Tommy Pham NYM, LF	$1
336	Christopher Morel ChC, CF	$1
340	Eric Lauer Mil, SP	$1
344	Bailey Ober Min, SP	$1
348	Patrick Wisdom ChC, 3B	$1
350	Manuel Margot TB, RF	$1
352	Jorge Mateo Bal, SS	$1
354	Mike Soroka Atl, SP	$1
355	Trent Grisham SD, CF	$1
356	A.J. Puk Mia, RP	$1
357	Zach Jackson Oak, RP	$1
358	Gregory Soto Phi, RP	$1
359	Bo Naylor Cle, C	$1
360	Austin Nola SD, C	$1

 

SABR Diamond Kings	Owner – Ryan Schroer
NO.	PLAYER	OFFER AMOUNT
9	Julio Rodriguez Sea, CF	$46
26	Rafael Devers Bos, 3B	$32
30	Corbin Carroll Ari, LF	$23
31	Tyler Stephenson Cin, C	$10
35	Aaron Nola Phi, SP	$23
40	Sandy Alcantara Mia, SP	$22
44	Josh Hader SD, RP	$15
46	Shane McClanahan TB, SP	$25
49	Ryan Pressly Hou, RP	$14
80	Alex Bregman Hou, 3B	$17
81	George Kirby Sea, SP	$13
216	Jon Gray Tex, SP	$2
225	Randal Grichuk Col, RF	$1
237	Nelson Cruz SD, DH	$1
261	Bryan De La Cruz Mia, CF	$1
272	Alex Cobb SF, SP	$1
282	Brandon Belt Tor, 1B	$1
291	Kolten Wong Sea, 2B	$1
300	Jared Walsh LAA, 1B	$1
308	Chris Taylor LAD, LF	$1
315	Michael Brantley Hou, LF	$1
322	Miguel Rojas LAD, SS	$1
328	Nick Martinez SD, RP	$1
333	Dylan Carlson StL, CF	$1
337	Ha-Seong Kim SD, SS	$1
341	Wilmer Flores SF, 2B	$1
345	Luis Rengifo LAA, 2B	$1
349	Lance McCullers Jr. Hou, SP	$1
351	Aaron Ashby Mil, SP	$1
353	Elias Diaz Col, C	$1

 

Red Sea Pedestrians	Owner – Jason Winston
NO.	PLAYER	OFFER AMOUNT
12	J.T. Realmuto Phi, C	$21
20	Max Scherzer NYM, SP	$23
57	Cedric Mullins Bal, CF	$21
60	Ozzie Albies Atl, 2B	$15
85	Clayton Kershaw LAD, SP	$13
86	Bryan Reynolds Pit, CF	$18
92	Jeremy Pena Hou, SS	$10
94	Kris Bryant Col, LF	$12
100	Framber Valdez Hou, SP	$14
115	Raisel Iglesias Atl, RP	$12
127	Paul Sewald Sea, RP	$9
141	Rhys Hoskins Phi, 1B	$9
146	Jake McCarthy Ari, RF	$8
148	J.D. Martinez LAD, DH	$6
155	Eugenio Suarez Sea, 3B	$5
160	Jhoan Duran Min, RP	$7
166	Max Muncy LAD, 3B	$6
188	Miles Mikolas StL, SP	$1
197	Pablo Lopez Min, SP	$4
200	Jonathan India Cin, 2B	$4
208	Tony Gonsolin LAD, SP	$2
211	Ketel Marte Ari, 2B	$4
218	Yandy Diaz TB, 3B	$2
222	Seranthony Dominguez Phi, RP	$4
223	Brady Singer KC, SP	$2
227	Eric Haase Det, C	$4
235	Miguel Vargas LAD, 1B	$3
236	Ramon Laureano Oak, RF	$1
248	Evan Phillips LAD, RP	$1
260	Mitch Keller Pit, SP	$1

 

NJ Marathon	Owner – Paul Semendinger
NO.	PLAYER	OFFER AMOUNT
1	Aaron Judge NYY, CF	$56
10	Ronald Acuna Jr. Atl, RF	$46
23	Carlos Rodon NYY, SP	$21
34	Gerrit Cole NYY, SP	$33
63	George Springer Tor, CF	$18
102	Robbie Ray Sea, SP	$10
110	Willy Adames Mil, SS	$10
116	Alejandro Kirk Tor, C	$13
120	Javier Baez Det, SS	$5
128	Giancarlo Stanton NYY, RF	$9
130	Gleyber Torres NYY, 2B	$9
133	Daniel Bard Col, RP	$5
175	Anthony Rizzo NYY, 1B	$4
194	Ryan McMahon Col, 3B	$2
212	Tyler Anderson LAA, SP	$2
226	Bryson Stott Phi, SS	$1
242	Ke’Bryan Hayes Pit, 3B	$3
262	Oswaldo Cabrera NYY, RF	$1
273	Jorge Lopez Min, RP	$1
283	Brad Boxberger ChC, RP	$1
292	Jonah Heim Tex, C	$1
301	Oswald Peraza NYY, SS	$1
309	Nathan Eovaldi Tex, SP	$1
316	Jasson Dominguez NYY, CF	$1
323	Brooks Raley NYM, RP	$1
329	Michael Kopech ChW, SP	$1
334	Mark Melancon Ari, RP	$1
338	Adam Ottavino NYM, RP	$1
342	Trayce Thompson LAD, LF	$1
346	Luis Garcia Wsh, SS	$1

 

Belle Isle Sliders	Owner – J. Cal Davenport
NO.	PLAYER	OFFER AMOUNT
6	Francisco Lindor NYM, SS	$24
11	Manny Machado SD, 3B	$34
16	Yordan Alvarez Hou, LF	$37
43	Jose Altuve Hou, 2B	$17
61	Luis Castillo Sea, SP	$17
70	Zac Gallen Ari, SP	$15
71	Yu Darvish SD, SP	$14
143	Lance Lynn ChW, SP	$6
151	Alexis Diaz Cin, RP	$6
152	Joey Meneses Wsh, 1B	$3
154	Vaughn Grissom Atl, 2B	$7
161	Joe Ryan Min, SP	$5
167	Josh Jung Tex, 3B	$4
170	Brandon Nimmo NYM, CF	$5
174	Mitch Haniger SF, RF	$3
179	Alex Verdugo Bos, LF	$4
187	Ty France Sea, 1B	$4
190	Harrison Bader NYY, CF	$3
203	Miguel Sano FA, 1B	$1
204	Gabriel Moreno Ari, C	$3
221	Jesse Winker Mil, LF	$2
224	Yasmani Grandal ChW, C	$4
230	Justin Turner Bos, 3B	$2
231	Aroldis Chapman KC, RP	$2
232	Hunter Brown Hou, SP	$3
233	Craig Kimbrel Phi, RP	$4
239	Alex Lange Det, RP	$5
250	Travis d’Arnaud Atl, C	$5
263	Matt Carpenter SD, DH	$1
265	Jordan Walker StL, 3B	$2

Post-Draft Q&A – J. Cal Davenport

1. Did you have a particular strategy going into the draft and where you able to implement it?
   My main strategy was to get a lot of what I thought were undervalued players. I think others were on the same page about was valuable though.
2. Did you spend more than you wanted on any particular players?
   No, if the cost was too much, I dropped out.
3. Who was the biggest bargain (your team or a competitor)?
   Other team’s’ bargains: Kolten Wong – $1, Trent Grisham – $1, Paul Goldschmidt – $27
   My bargains: Jordan Walker – $2, Joey Meneses – $3
4. Any surprises (dollar amounts, strategies, etc.)?
   The $1 bargain dropoff was later, but more steep than I expected.
5. Do you wish you spent an extra dollar or two on any players?
   Several. I had too much salary remaining at the end and should have been more aggressive in bidding for Bryan Reynolds, Riley Greene, Ketel Marte, Kris Bryant, etc.

 

Hoosier Helpers	Owner – Marc Martinez
NO.	PLAYER	OFFER AMOUNT
2	Shohei Ohtani LAA, DH	$39
4	Trea Turner Phi, SS	$50
19	Bo Bichette Tor, SS	$33
38	Austin Riley Atl, 3B	$29
67	Dylan Cease ChW, SP	$16
77	Cristian Javier Hou, SP	$16
139	Scott Barlow KC, RP	$7
145	William Contreras Mil, C	$8
157	Grayson Rodriguez Bal, SP	$4
177	Jesus Luzardo Mia, SP	$3
178	Jose Miranda Min, 1B	$3
192	Kodai Senga NYM, SP	$5
196	Luis Garcia Hou, SP	$2
199	Jordan Montgomery StL, SP	$2
201	Jose Berrios Tor, SP	$2
206	Alec Bohm Phi, 3B	$3
213	Trey Mancini ChC, 1B	$2
217	Kendall Graveman ChW, RP	$4
220	Triston Casas Bos, 1B	$2
228	CJ Abrams Wsh, SS	$2
238	Josh Rojas Ari, 3B	$2
247	Anthony Volpe NYY, SS	$2
249	Jameson Taillon ChC, SP	$2
253	Kyle Finnegan Wsh, RP	$2
259	Christian Vazquez Min, C	$2
271	Alek Thomas Ari, CF	$1
281	Edward Olivares KC, RF	$1
286	Wil Myers Cin, RF	$2
290	Matt Barnes Mia, RP	$1
299	Austin Hays Bal, LF	$1

 

Team Fighting Amish	Owner: Rick Beam
NO.	PLAYER	OFFER AMOUNT
17	Justin Verlander NYM, SP	$24
50	Daulton Varsho Tor, C	$22
59	Julio Urias LAD, SP	$19
68	Will Smith LAD, C	$15
69	Adolis Garcia Tex, RF	$17
74	Kyle Schwarber Phi, LF	$21
90	Eloy Jimenez ChW, LF	$16
95	Dansby Swanson ChC, SS	$17
103	Ryan Helsley StL, RP	$12
104	Nathaniel Lowe Tex, 1B	$11
108	Amed Rosario Cle, SS	$10
112	Felix Bautista Bal, RP	$10
118	Nestor Cortes NYY, SP	$9
124	Joe Musgrove SD, SP	$8
129	Bryce Harper Phi, DH	$6
134	Ryan Mountcastle Bal, 1B	$9
140	Matt Chapman Tor, 3B	$8
153	Tyler Glasnow TB, SP	$6
169	Trevor Rogers Mia, SP	$1
182	Masataka Yoshida Bos, LF	$5
189	Jorge Polanco Min, 2B	$3
205	Andrew Heaney Tex, SP	$1
215	Lars Nootbaar StL, RF	$3
229	Thairo Estrada SF, 2B	$1
241	Walker Buehler LAD, SP	$1
285	Taylor Rogers SF, RP	$1
294	Spencer Torkelson Det, 1B	$1
303	Charlie Blackmon Col, RF	$1
311	Trevor May Oak, RP	$1
318	Zach Eflin TB, SP	$1

SABR Games and Simulations LG2
Draft Date: Sun., Mar. 26, 2023 Time: 6:00 PM EST Type: Salary Cap

 

New Zealand Tuataras	Owner: Derek Bain
NO.	PLAYER	OFFER AMOUNT
19	Mike Trout LAA, CF	$35
31	Michael Harris II Atl, CF	$24
50	Wander Franco TB, SS	$10
56	Gunnar Henderson Bal, 3B	$19
61	Jordan Walker StL, 3B	$18
69	Oneil Cruz Pit, SS	$19
76	Devin Williams Mil, RP	$17
97	Robbie Ray Sea, SP	$12
109	Logan Gilbert Sea, SP	$10
117	Luis Severino NYY, SP	$6
120	Nick Lodolo Cin, SP	$8
124	Camilo Doval SF, RP	$8
144	Clayton Kershaw LAD, SP	$9
168	Jhoan Duran Min, RP	$9
169	Freddy Peralta Mil, SP	$6
171	David Bednar Pit, RP	$4
178	Raisel Iglesias Atl, RP	$4
197	Travis d’Arnaud Atl, C	$2
202	Hunter Brown Hou, SP	$2
204	Ke’Bryan Hayes Pit, 3B	$2
205	Drew Rasmussen TB, SP	$3
217	Alex Verdugo Bos, LF	$3
219	Jean Segura Mia, 2B	$1
223	Jonah Heim Tex, C	$2
229	Josh Naylor Cle, 1B	$2
230	Anthony Rendon LAA, 3B	$1
237	Brady Singer KC, SP	$2
241	Dustin May LAD, SP	$1
242	Oswaldo Cabrera NYY, RF	$2
252	Oscar Colas ChW, CF	$3

Post-Draft Q&A – Derek Bain

1. Did you have a particular strategy going into the draft and where you able to implement it?
   Wait a bit longer, hang on to my money and compete for mid-level talent. I also wanted to acquire some players that I don’t have in my other leagues.
2. Did you spend more than you wanted on any particular players?
   I came up short in my other drafts and was determined to get Jordan Walker in an least one league. We’ll see if he’s a bust or bargain for $18.
3. Who was the biggest bargain (your team or a competitor)?
   I picked up Wander Franco for $10. Salvador Perez for $13 to the Tampa Yankees was a bargain as well.
4. Any surprises (dollar amounts, strategies, etc.)?
   Meadows Blues spent $212 in the first 24 nominations and the Newark Bears shelled out $135 on four starting pitchers. I’ll be interested to see how those moves pan out.
5. Do you wish you spent an extra dollar or two on any players?
   Yes, several starting pitchers and first baseman in particular. I ended up with Josh Naylor $2 at 1B.

 

Team Bello	Owner: Brendan Bain
NO.	PLAYER	OFFER AMOUNT
9	George Kirby Sea, SP	$14
21	Rafael Devers Bos, 3B	$34
52	Corbin Carroll Ari, LF	$21
53	Dylan Cease ChW, SP	$22
59	Adolis Garcia Tex, RF	$15
68	Xander Bogaerts SD, SS	$13
75	Carlos Correa Min, SS	$10
86	Nestor Cortes NYY, SP	$8
89	Tyler O’Neill StL, LF	$13
94	Eugenio Suarez Sea, 3B	$8
100	Ryan Helsley StL, RP	$15
111	Steven Kwan Cle, LF	$16
114	Kris Bryant Col, LF	$15
135	Masataka Yoshida Bos, LF	$10
138	Oscar Gonzalez Cle, RF	$12
146	Chris Sale Bos, SP	$5
147	Triston Casas Bos, 1B	$4
150	Cody Bellinger ChC, CF	$5
153	Jesse Winker Mil, LF	$3
165	Yusei Kikuchi Tor, SP	$1
200	Kolten Wong Sea, 2B	$2
201	Mitch Keller Pit, SP	$1
212	Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Ari, LF	$2
213	Gabriel Moreno Ari, C	$1
225	Evan Phillips LAD, RP	$1
235	Craig Kimbrel Phi, RP	$2
236	Elias Diaz Col, C	$1
247	Spencer Torkelson Det, 1B	$1
258	Hayden Wesneski ChC, SP	$1
268	Kendall Graveman ChW, RP	$1

 

Havana Lions	Owner: Andy Palomino
NO.	PLAYER	OFFER AMOUNT
8	Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Tor, 1B	$38
40	Shane McClanahan TB, SP	$26
49	Kevin Gausman Tor, SP	$19
51	Luis Castillo Sea, SP	$19
60	Daulton Varsho Tor, C	$21
79	Starling Marte NYM, RF	$15
84	Nathaniel Lowe Tex, 1B	$11
88	Josh Hader SD, RP	$16
95	Amed Rosario Cle, SS	$9
107	Andres Gimenez Cle, 2B	$11
113	Jake McCarthy Ari, RF	$12
116	Willson Contreras StL, C	$13
127	Taylor Ward LAA, RF	$14
151	Josh Bell Cle, 1B	$5
159	Rowdy Tellez Mil, 1B	$6
162	Jose Miranda Min, 1B	$5
167	Scott Barlow KC, RP	$5
199	Jonathan India Cin, 2B	$3
240	Alex Lange Det, RP	$1
251	Ramon Laureano Oak, RF	$1
262	Miles Mikolas StL, SP	$1
272	Manuel Margot TB, RF	$1
281	Nathan Eovaldi Tex, SP	$1
290	Trevor May Oak, RP	$1
299	Adam Duvall Bos, CF	$1
308	Patrick Wisdom ChC, 3B	$1
316	Zach Eflin TB, SP	$1
324	Mike Yastrzemski SF, RF	$1
332	David Peterson NYM, SP	$1
338	Sean Manaea SF, SP	$1

 

Rochelle Cardinals	Owner: John Iachetta
NO.	PLAYER	OFFER AMOUNT
22	Max Scherzer NYM, SP	$27
27	Fernando Tatis Jr. SD, SS	$29
32	Dansby Swanson ChC, SS	$15
36	Randy Arozarena TB, LF	$24
37	Jacob deGrom Tex, SP	$23
48	Jazz Chisholm Jr. Mia, 2B	$21
67	Eloy Jimenez ChW, LF	$17
72	Alex Bregman Hou, 3B	$16
80	Alejandro Kirk Tor, C	$10
85	Cristian Javier Hou, SP	$13
103	Willy Adames Mil, SS	$11
115	Christian Yelich Mil, LF	$11
129	William Contreras Mil, C	$12
137	Nico Hoerner ChC, SS	$8
145	Lance Lynn ChW, SP	$4
157	Tyler Glasnow TB, SP	$2
175	Thairo Estrada SF, 2B	$4
228	Charlie Blackmon Col, RF	$1
239	Joc Pederson SF, LF	$1
250	Wil Myers Cin, RF	$1
261	Andrew Heaney Tex, SP	$1
271	Austin Meadows Det, RF	$1
280	Lane Thomas Wsh, LF	$1
289	Jorge Soler Mia, LF	$1
298	Luis Urias Mil, 3B	$1
307	Max Kepler Min, RF	$1
315	Ross Stripling SF, SP	$1
323	Mark Melancon Ari, RP	$1
331	Joe Jimenez Atl, RP	$1
337	Kevin Ginkel Ari, RP	$1

 

Tampa Yankees	Owner: Dennis Lisbon
NO.	PLAYER	OFFER AMOUNT
5	Aaron Judge NYY, CF	$54
20	Jose Abreu Hou, 1B	$17
43	Cedric Mullins Bal, CF	$21
55	Teoscar Hernandez Sea, RF	$16
57	Corey Seager Tex, SS	$19
66	Carlos Rodon NYY, SP	$19
71	Emmanuel Clase Cle, RP	$20
73	Salvador Perez KC, C	$13
78	George Springer Tor, CF	$15
123	Clay Holmes NYY, RP	$8
131	Giancarlo Stanton NYY, RF	$9
139	Gleyber Torres NYY, 2B	$8
152	Ty France Sea, 1B	$5
155	Anthony Rizzo NYY, 1B	$5
163	Javier Baez Det, SS	$5
179	Luis Garcia Hou, SP	$3
184	Jordan Montgomery StL, SP	$2
191	Charlie Morton Atl, SP	$4
211	Jeffrey Springs TB, SP	$3
215	Daniel Bard Col, RP	$3
227	Tyler Mahle Min, SP	$1
233	Jose Leclerc Tex, RP	$2
238	DJ LeMahieu NYY, 3B	$1
249	Michael Conforto SF, RF	$1
260	Eric Haase Det, C	$1
270	Merrill Kelly Ari, SP	$1
279	Trevor Rogers Mia, SP	$1
288	Vaughn Grissom Atl, 2B	$1
297	Dylan Floro Mia, RP	$1
306	Jameson Taillon ChC, SP	$1

 

Newark Bears	Owner: John Alcamo
NO.	PLAYER	OFFER AMOUNT
25	Sandy Alcantara Mia, SP	$36
26	Spencer Strider Atl, SP	$32
28	Corbin Burnes Mil, SP	$37
33	Justin Verlander NYM, SP	$30
39	Nolan Arenado StL, 3B	$24
44	Kyle Schwarber Phi, LF	$21
54	Luis Robert ChW, CF	$22
63	Adley Rutschman Bal, C	$21
106	C.J. Cron Col, 1B	$9
133	Chris Bassitt Tor, SP	$6
185	Christian Vazquez Min, C	$2
224	Oswald Peraza NYY, SS	$1
246	Reynaldo Lopez ChW, RP	$1
257	Harrison Bader NYY, CF	$1
265	Brandon Drury LAA, 3B	$2
267	Miguel Vargas LAD, 1B	$1
277	Daniel Hudson LAD, RP	$1
286	Jon Berti Mia, 2B	$1
295	Aroldis Chapman KC, RP	$1
304	Avisail Garcia Mia, RF	$1
313	Michael Kopech ChW, SP	$1
321	Miguel Rojas LAD, SS	$1
329	James Karinchak Cle, RP	$1
335	Marcell Ozuna Atl, LF	$1
341	Will Brennan Cle, LF	$1
345	Taylor Rogers SF, RP	$1
349	Jose Alvarado Phi, RP	$1
352	Christian Encarnacion-Strand Cin, 3B	$1
355	Reese McGuire Bos, C	$1
358	Adam Frazier Bal, 2B	$1

 

Second City Slammers	Owner: Nicholas Ver Halen
NO.	PLAYER	OFFER AMOUNT
3	Trea Turner Phi, SS	$54
13	Yordan Alvarez Hou, LF	$36
23	Gerrit Cole NYY, SP	$31
34	Ozzie Albies Atl, 2B	$20
46	Julio Urias LAD, SP	$22
58	Will Smith LAD, C	$18
70	Yu Darvish SD, SP	$15
87	Joe Musgrove SD, SP	$9
102	Nick Castellanos Phi, RF	$11
126	Andrew Vaughn ChW, RF	$12
130	Matt Chapman Tor, 3B	$6
149	Whit Merrifield Tor, 2B	$5
226	Tony Gonsolin LAD, SP	$1
248	Sonny Gray Min, SP	$1
259	Jorge Polanco Min, 2B	$1
269	Justin Turner Bos, 3B	$1
278	Bryson Stott Phi, SS	$1
287	Garrett Whitlock Bos, RP	$1
296	Chris Taylor LAD, LF	$1
305	Bryan De La Cruz Mia, CF	$1
314	Ranger Suarez Phi, SP	$1
322	Yasmani Grandal ChW, C	$1
330	Nick Gordon Min, LF	$1
336	Luis Rengifo LAA, 2B	$1
342	Bailey Ober Min, SP	$1
346	Enrique Hernandez Bos, CF	$1
350	Michael Brantley Hou, LF	$1
353	Jimmy Herget LAA, RP	$1
356	Aaron Ashby Mil, SP	$1
359	Matt Barnes Mia, RP	$1

 

Pinstripe Pride 28	Owner: Michael Mandelkorn
NO.	PLAYER	OFFER AMOUNT
2	Ronald Acuna Jr. Atl, RF	$39
12	Mookie Betts LAD, RF	$37
47	Shane Bieber Cle, SP	$24
82	Tim Anderson ChW, SS	$18
90	Jordan Romano Tor, RP	$14
93	Hunter Greene Cin, SP	$16
96	Tommy Edman StL, 2B	$16
101	Triston McKenzie Cle, SP	$13
110	Anthony Volpe NYY, SS	$17
119	Tyler Stephenson Cin, C	$8
128	Jose Altuve Hou, 2B	$6
154	Joe Ryan Min, SP	$6
170	Kodai Senga NYM, SP	$5
173	Seiya Suzuki ChC, RF	$5
174	Ryan Mountcastle Bal, 1B	$8
187	Alec Bohm Phi, 3B	$6
190	Pablo Lopez Min, SP	$4
195	Andrew Benintendi ChW, LF	$3
206	Grayson Rodriguez Bal, SP	$4
234	Jason Adam TB, RP	$1
245	A.J. Minter Atl, RP	$1
256	Mitch Haniger SF, RF	$1
266	Yandy Diaz TB, 3B	$1
276	Giovanny Gallegos StL, RP	$1
285	Austin Nola SD, C	$1
294	Josh Donaldson NYY, 3B	$1
303	Casey Schmitt SF, 3B	$1
312	Carlos Carrasco NYM, SP	$1
320	Adam Wainwright StL, SP	$1
328	Brandon Belt Tor, 1B	$1

Post-Draft Q&A – Michael Mandelkorn

1. Did you have a particular strategy going into the draft and where you able to implement it?
   Prioritize hitting over pitching and focus on positions with greater scarcity within their tier.
2. Did you spend more than you wanted on any particular players?
   Unfortunately yes.  Spending $17 on Anthony Volpe is likely an overpay.  I’m a Yankee fan and I think I got caught up in a moment.
3. Who was the biggest bargain (your team or a competitor)?
   I believe Cristian Javier went for $13.  That is an absolute steal.
4. Any surprises (dollar amounts, strategies, etc.)?
   Nothing in particular
5. Do you wish you spent an extra dollar or two on any players?
   Yes, Cristian Javier.  I tried to bid again late but was a second too late. 

 

Flower City Nine	Owner: Ryan Brecker
NO.	PLAYER	OFFER AMOUNT
11	Kyle Tucker Hou, RF	$38
15	Pete Alonso NYM, 1B	$30
18	Juan Soto SD, RF	$34
62	Zac Gallen Ari, SP	$15
74	Framber Valdez Hou, SP	$13
83	Kenley Jansen Bos, RP	$9
104	Luis Arraez Mia, 1B	$8
108	Felix Bautista Bal, RP	$12
118	Lucas Giolito ChW, SP	$6
121	Blake Snell SD, SP	$10
122	Brandon Nimmo NYM, CF	$9
143	Max Muncy LAD, 3B	$6
160	Kyle Wright Atl, SP	$3
161	Esteury Ruiz Oak, LF	$4
164	Alexis Diaz Cin, RP	$3
166	Andres Munoz Sea, RP	$5
172	Cal Raleigh Sea, C	$5
176	J.D. Martinez LAD, DH	$3
180	Danny Jansen Tor, C	$2
181	Ryan McMahon Col, 3B	$4
182	Lars Nootbaar StL, RF	$6
186	Seth Brown Oak, 1B	$4
188	Josh Rojas Ari, 3B	$5
194	Jake Fraley Cin, LF	$1
198	Josh Jung Tex, 3B	$3
203	Paul Sewald Sea, RP	$4
207	Ezequiel Tovar Col, SS	$4
208	Pete Fairbanks TB, RP	$3
218	CJ Abrams Wsh, SS	$1
222	David Robertson NYM, RP	$4

 

Meadows Blues	Owner: Seth Moland-Kovash
NO.	PLAYER	OFFER AMOUNT
4	Julio Rodriguez Sea, CF	$38
6	Jose Ramirez Cle, 3B	$43
7	Bo Bichette Tor, SS	$34
10	Freddie Freeman LAD, 1B	$40
14	Paul Goldschmidt StL, 1B	$30
24	Marcus Semien Tex, 2B	$27
92	Christian Walker Ari, 1B	$9
140	Byron Buxton Min, CF	$16
209	Bo Naylor Cle, C	$1
214	Tyler Anderson LAA, SP	$2
221	Logan O’Hoppe LAA, C	$1
232	Jose Berrios Tor, SP	$1
243	Jon Gray Tex, SP	$1
254	Jurickson Profar Col, LF	$1
264	Patrick Sandoval LAA, SP	$1
274	Alex Cobb SF, SP	$1
283	Jack Flaherty StL, SP	$1
292	Jared Walsh LAA, 1B	$1
301	Brendan Donovan StL, 2B	$1
310	Christopher Morel ChC, CF	$1
318	Randal Grichuk Col, RF	$1
326	Eric Lauer Mil, SP	$1
334	Wilmer Flores SF, 2B	$1
340	Will Smith Tex, RP	$1
344	Rafael Montero Hou, RP	$1
348	Brad Hand Col, RP	$1
351	A.J. Puk Mia, RP	$1
354	Yimi Garcia Tor, RP	$1
357	Francisco Mejia TB, C	$1
360	Mark Canha NYM, LF	$1

 

Alamo City Defenders	Owner: Michael Lassman
NO.	PLAYER	OFFER AMOUNT
17	Manny Machado SD, 3B	$35
30	Francisco Lindor NYM, SS	$21
38	Matt Olson Atl, 1B	$24
41	Zack Wheeler Phi, SP	$21
42	Aaron Nola Phi, SP	$25
45	J.T. Realmuto Phi, C	$23
65	Max Fried Atl, SP	$17
98	Logan Webb SF, SP	$10
99	Jeff McNeil NYM, 2B	$9
105	Sean Murphy Atl, C	$10
125	Anthony Santander Bal, RF	$15
134	Jake Cronenworth SD, 2B	$6
142	Hunter Renfroe LAA, RF	$8
156	Ian Happ ChC, LF	$6
158	Jesus Luzardo Mia, SP	$5
177	Rodolfo Castro Pit, 2B	$2
189	Jarred Kelenic Sea, CF	$2
193	Reid Detmers LAA, SP	$4
196	Riley Greene Det, CF	$5
210	Jorge Lopez Min, RP	$1
216	Austin Hays Bal, LF	$2
244	Seranthony Dominguez Phi, RP	$1
255	Nick Martinez SD, RP	$1
275	Trey Mancini ChC, 1B	$1
284	Isaac Paredes TB, 3B	$1
293	Adam Ottavino NYM, RP	$1
302	Jose Urquidy Hou, SP	$1
311	Brad Boxberger ChC, RP	$1
319	Carlos Estevez LAA, RP	$1
327	Brett Baty NYM, 3B	$1

 

Expos And Poutine	Owner: Brett Bosley
NO.	PLAYER	OFFER AMOUNT
1	Shohei Ohtani LAA, DH	$39
16	Bobby Witt Jr. KC, SS	$30
29	Austin Riley Atl, 3B	$30
35	Brandon Woodruff Mil, SP	$25
64	Alek Manoah Tor, SP	$18
77	Jeremy Pena Hou, SS	$12
81	Ryan Pressly Hou, RP	$13
91	Bryan Reynolds Pit, CF	$17
112	Vinnie Pasquantino KC, 1B	$12
132	MJ Melendez KC, C	$15
136	Joey Meneses Wsh, 1B	$7
141	Keibert Ruiz Wsh, C	$9
148	Bryce Harper Phi, DH	$8
183	Brandon Lowe TB, 2B	$6
192	Ketel Marte Ari, 2B	$4
220	Edward Cabrera Mia, SP	$1
231	MacKenzie Gore Wsh, SP	$1
253	Josiah Gray Wsh, SP	$1
263	Dylan Carlson StL, CF	$1
273	Andrew McCutchen Pit, LF	$1
282	Jasson Dominguez NYY, CF	$1
291	Alek Thomas Ari, CF	$1
300	Garrett Mitchell Mil, CF	$1
309	Marcus Stroman ChC, SP	$1
317	Jose Siri TB, CF	$1
325	Ha-Seong Kim SD, SS	$1
333	Kyle Finnegan Wsh, RP	$1
339	Clarke Schmidt NYY, RP	$1
343	Trevor Williams Wsh, RP	$1
347	Luis Garcia Wsh, SS	$1

Post-Draft Q&A – Brett Bosley

1. Did you have a particular strategy going into the draft and where you able to implement it?
   Not any particular strategy per se – however, I knew I wanted to focus on at least 1-2 solid starting pitchers, and hopefully getting both cather positions filled with solid options. I also didn’t want to overspend a ton on players I liked, and I really had a list of guys I focused on going in. I think I accomplished my first goal (drafted Ohtani 1st overall to kick us off), and just feel indifferent on accomplishing my others.
2. Did you spend more than you wanted on any particular players?
   Yes – I think later in the draft I felt most guys were being overspent on, which was frustrating. I’m honestly not sure yet if I’m ok being semi-agressive early then looked for value later, or if I should have been a little more reserved to start and really take advantage of buying some value later. I think I did fall somewhere in the middle of that. I probably overpayed on Austin Riley ($30) when I could have had someone like Gunnar Henderson ($19) just a few picks later. Could have gave me a little more leverage later on. I also think spending $8 on Bryce Harper was a little bit of a risk at the point in the draft, but I felt if my lineup can survive a while and add him in later in the season, it couldn’t hurt. A high risk, high reward play.
3. Who was the biggest bargain (your team or a competitor)?
   I think the Alamo City Defenders getting Jeff McNeil for $9 was a steal. Guy routinely hits for a high average and finds extra bases. I was slightly disappointed I didn’t make a more aggressive move for him. However, I was able to secure Brandon Lowe ($6) and Ketel Marte ($4) at the same position for $1 less combined so I can’t complain too much.
4. Any surprises (dollar amounts, strategies, etc.)?
   I thought I was going to be more aggressive obtaining bullpen arms and outfielders. Turns out, it seems everyone really wanted those as well and those seemed like the positions that were overpayed by larger margins. I backed out on many bidding wars for those guys, and came out weaker in those spots. I think my early aggression on Bobby Witt Jr. and Austin Riley (combined $60) hampered my ability to be aggressive in these other areas.
5. Do you wish you spent an extra dollar or two on any players?
   McNeil as I mentioned, as well as Byron Buxton. I had him as a major target and I let him go. But I think Adley Rutschman is my main take away. As I mentioned, I really wanted to secure two good catchers, and I think I could have spent a little more on obtaining him.

 

SABR Games and Simulations LG3
Draft Date: Sat., Mar. 18, 2023 Time: 12:00 PM EST Type: Salary Cap

Berlin Bats team owner Sven Müncheberg generated team-by-team projections which can be accessed here:

SABR Games and Simulations Fantasy League 3 – Post-Draft Projections

 

Derek’s Dimetrodons	Owner: Derek Bain
NO.	PLAYER	OFFER AMOUNT
2	Ronald Acuna Jr. Atl, RF	$36
11	Fernando Tatis Jr. SD, SS	$29
18	Mike Trout LAA, CF	$44
59	Shane Bieber Cle, SP	$23
60	Luis Robert ChW, CF	$23
71	Blake Snell SD, SP	$9
76	Devin Williams Mil, RP	$20
95	William Contreras Mil, C	$8
109	Alejandro Kirk Tor, C	$12
112	Luis Severino NYY, SP	$8
115	Raisel Iglesias Atl, RP	$11
148	Dustin May LAD, SP	$6
154	Camilo Doval SF, RP	$5
158	Joe Ryan Min, SP	$5
177	Josh Bell Cle, 1B	$4
184	Hunter Brown Hou, SP	$2
195	Anthony Rendon LAA, 3B	$1
206	David Robertson NYM, RP	$1
217	Ezequiel Tovar Col, SS	$1
226	Esteury Ruiz Oak, LF	$2
239	Lars Nootbaar StL, RF	$1
250	Michael Massey KC, 2B	$1
261	Jason Adam TB, RP	$1
272	Miguel Vargas LAD, 1B	$1
281	Nick Gordon Min, LF	$1
290	Craig Kimbrel Phi, RP	$1
299	Oscar Colas ChW, CF	$1
308	Oswald Peraza NYY, SS	$1
316	Michael Kopech ChW, SP	$1
324	Oswaldo Cabrera NYY, RF	$1

Post-Draft Q&A – Derek Bain

1. Did you have a particular strategy going into the draft and where you able to implement it?
   I targeted Ronald Acuna Jr. since I don’t have him in any other leagues. Fill in gaps with prospects and a few veterans coming off sub-par or injury-plagued seasons.
2. Did you spend more than you wanted on any particular players?
   I wanted Devin Williams but didn’t think he would go to $20.
3. Who was the biggest bargain (your team or a competitor)?
   Acuna $36 was a bargain in my mind – I thought he’d go in the $40 range. David Robertson $1 could save 30 games for the Mets. Corbin Carroll for $19 (Nooby Doo) could easily exceed that value.
4. Any surprises (dollar amounts, strategies, etc.)?
   I’m not a White Sox fan but somehow ended up with Oscar Colas in every league, so we’re hoping he locks down the RF job for the Pale Hose. Jordan Walker $2 to the B’more GoldGlover squad.. I didn’t have any money left to bid on him.
5. Do you wish you spent an extra dollar or two on any players?
   Besides Jordan Walker, I wish I would have bid higher on Byron Buxton ($8, Gypsy Queens)

 

Gypsy Queens	Owner: Andy Palomino
NO.	PLAYER	OFFER AMOUNT
23	Spencer Strider Atl, SP	$27
40	Justin Verlander NYM, SP	$27
50	Ozzie Albies Atl, 2B	$17
68	Tim Anderson ChW, SS	$17
73	Alec Bohm Phi, 3B	$9
85	Cristian Javier Hou, SP	$15
89	Robbie Ray Sea, SP	$9
97	Jordan Romano Tor, RP	$12
103	Tyler O’Neill StL, LF	$11
108	Nathaniel Lowe Tex, 1B	$11
110	Felix Bautista Bal, RP	$10
119	MJ Melendez KC, C	$9
120	Logan Gilbert Sea, SP	$10
131	Tyler Stephenson Cin, C	$7
133	Taylor Ward LAA, RF	$6
145	Rhys Hoskins Phi, 1B	$9
149	Anthony Santander Bal, RF	$10
151	Alexis Diaz Cin, RP	$7
153	Amed Rosario Cle, SS	$6
155	C.J. Cron Col, 1B	$7
164	Byron Buxton Min, CF	$8
172	Kodai Senga NYM, SP	$3
185	Luis Arraez Mia, 1B	$5
193	Alex Verdugo Bos, LF	$1
202	Paul Sewald Sea, RP	$2
204	Thairo Estrada SF, 2B	$1
237	Wil Myers Cin, RF	$1
248	Jorge Mateo Bal, SS	$1
259	Alex Cobb SF, SP	$1
270	Patrick Sandoval LAA, SP	$1

 

Bethlehem Steel BB Club	Owner: Durward Hamil
NO.	PLAYER	OFFER AMOUNT
3	Trea Turner Phi, SS	$44
6	Julio Rodriguez Sea, CF	$50
33	Austin Riley Atl, 3B	$35
55	Adley Rutschman Bal, C	$20
57	Jazz Chisholm Jr. Mia, 2B	$23
63	Josh Hader SD, RP	$17
67	Yu Darvish SD, SP	$18
72	Gunnar Henderson Bal, 3B	$18
124	Adalberto Mondesi Bos, SS	$1
129	Nestor Cortes NYY, SP	$5
132	Logan Webb SF, SP	$9
180	Joey Meneses Wsh, 1B	$2
218	Grayson Rodriguez Bal, SP	$1
240	Andrew Benintendi ChW, LF	$1
251	Jarred Kelenic Sea, CF	$1
262	Joey Votto Cin, 1B	$1
273	Joc Pederson SF, LF	$1
282	Manuel Margot TB, RF	$1
291	Ranger Suarez Phi, SP	$1
300	Seranthony Dominguez Phi, RP	$1
309	Clarke Schmidt NYY, RP	$1
317	Anthony Volpe NYY, SS	$1
325	Joey Bart SF, C	$1
332	James Karinchak Cle, RP	$1
337	Alex Wood SF, SP	$1
342	Bubba Thompson Tex, LF	$1
346	Brett Baty NYM, 3B	$1
350	Matt Carpenter SD, DH	$1
354	Robert Suarez SD, RP	$1
356	Roansy Contreras Pit, SP	$1

 

Berlin Bats	Owner: Sven Müncheberg
NO.	PLAYER	OFFER AMOUNT
19	Freddie Freeman LAD, 1B	$39
34	Adolis Garcia Tex, RF	$24
45	Aaron Nola Phi, SP	$26
46	Cedric Mullins Bal, CF	$27
61	Max Fried Atl, SP	$22
81	Wander Franco TB, SS	$18
82	Framber Valdez Hou, SP	$19
83	Andres Gimenez Cle, 2B	$14
94	Ryan Helsley StL, RP	$15
106	Ryan McMahon Col, 3B	$7
107	Sean Murphy Atl, C	$11
118	Jake McCarthy Ari, RF	$11
130	Clay Holmes NYY, RP	$8
178	Yasmani Grandal ChW, C	$1
183	Ke’Bryan Hayes Pit, 3B	$2
190	Michael Conforto SF, RF	$1
201	Jose Berrios Tor, SP	$1
215	Brandon Drury LAA, 3B	$2
223	Max Kepler Min, RF	$1
234	Jean Segura Mia, 2B	$1
245	Jonah Heim Tex, C	$1
256	Michael King NYY, RP	$1
267	Jake Fraley Cin, LF	$1
278	Miles Mikolas StL, SP	$1
287	Kolten Wong Sea, 2B	$1
296	Austin Meadows Det, RF	$1
305	David Peterson NYM, SP	$1
313	Zach Eflin TB, SP	$1
321	Ken Waldichuk Oak, SP	$1
329	Chris Martin Bos, RP	$1

Post-Draft Q&A – Sven Müncheberg

1. Did you have a particular strategy going into the draft and where you able to implement it?
   My strategy was to draft a balanced team, with an equal mix of superstars and medium and low cost players. I ranked all positions using the Fangraphs auction calculator and sorted them into dozens (since the league has 12 teams). Then I picked a player from each dozen as my target, so that I would draft one first baseman from the best dozen, one second baseman from the first dozen and so on. I did not always select the best player from the first dozen as this would be too expensive. Instead I tried to select one No. 1, one No. 2 and so on until one No. 12. For outfielders I made five dozens, for starting pitchers six dozens and for relief pitchers four dozens. And then I selected one outfielder from each dozen, one starting pitcher from each dozen and so on. For each of my targets I noted the estimated auction value from Fangraphs, to pick a realistic team that will cost no more than $260. I also targeted a 70/30 split for hitting and pitching, as recommended by several fantasy baseball podcasts.
2. Did you spend more than you wanted on any particular players? Any surprises (dollar amounts, strategies, etc.)?
   During the draft I realized that the superstars were drafted way above their predicted auction values, while the medium level players were cheaper and that tons of players were available at 1$ each. Therefore I was unable to acquire some of my top players and after 13 players I was already down to $1 per remaining draft slot. In the end I managed to draft 14 of my 30 targets, which is probably a good result.
3. Do you wish you spent an extra dollar or two on any players?
   It seems as if I drafted not enough HR hitters, so probably I should have spent more on some sluggers. I spent $20 less than planned on hitters. After the draft and the first two rounds of free agent pickups, I had some free time and I love spreadsheets. So I copied the 12 rosters with the ESPN predictions into a spreadsheet, added up the numbers and assigned the roto points. Mark Warren (B’more Gold Glover) suggested that I share my findings here. There are some errors in the prediction, because I could only consider the currently set lineups (which may change) without the bench players. This is because not all teams have the same number of bench players due to injuries. One team (Tampa Toms) even has three roster slots open (2 OF, 1 RP), so their numbers are definitely underestimated.
   What’s interesting:
   The four best teams have the lowest number of $1 players and among the four last place teams are the three teams with the most $1 players. So it seems that it pays off not to overpay for the superstars.

 

Bowling Green HillToppers	Owner: Chris Krebs
NO.	PLAYER	OFFER AMOUNT
4	Tony Gonsolin LAD, SP	$6
21	Sandy Alcantara Mia, SP	$33
26	Francisco Lindor NYM, SS	$28
28	Pete Alonso NYM, 1B	$32
30	Brandon Woodruff Mil, SP	$28
36	Michael Harris II Atl, CF	$32
47	Carlos Rodon NYY, SP	$20
48	Marcus Semien Tex, 2B	$22
54	Kyle Schwarber Phi, LF	$26
125	Hunter Greene Cin, SP	$8
138	Gleyber Torres NYY, 2B	$6
198	Adam Wainwright StL, SP	$1
209	Seiya Suzuki ChC, RF	$1
220	Nathan Eovaldi Tex, SP	$1
231	Christian Vazquez Min, C	$1
242	Josh Donaldson NYY, 3B	$1
253	Aroldis Chapman KC, RP	$1
264	Enrique Hernandez Bos, CF	$1
275	Jorge Soler Mia, LF	$1
284	Ryan Jeffers Min, C	$1
293	Christopher Morel ChC, CF	$1
302	Justin Turner Bos, 3B	$1
311	Andrew McCutchen Pit, LF	$1
319	Adam Ottavino NYM, RP	$1
327	Jordan Hicks StL, RP	$1
334	Tommy Pham NYM, LF	$1
339	Nick Martinez SD, RP	$1
344	Reynaldo Lopez ChW, RP	$1
348	Keegan Thompson ChC, SP	$1
352	Yoan Moncada ChW, 3B	$1

 

Iowa White Sox	Owner: Bryan Dietzler
NO.	PLAYER	OFFER AMOUNT
7	Gerrit Cole NYY, SP	$36
42	Willson Contreras StL, C	$13
49	Dylan Cease ChW, SP	$20
58	Kevin Gausman Tor, SP	$20
62	Eloy Jimenez ChW, LF	$20
69	Zac Gallen Ari, SP	$15
77	Dansby Swanson ChC, SS	$12
78	Salvador Perez KC, C	$14
80	Eugenio Suarez Sea, 3B	$6
88	Oneil Cruz Pit, SS	$11
102	Kyle Hendricks ChC, SP	$2
111	Jeremy Pena Hou, SS	$10
121	Steven Kwan Cle, LF	$7
123	Mitch Haniger SF, RF	$7
127	Andrew Vaughn ChW, RF	$6
134	Giancarlo Stanton NYY, RF	$7
141	Scott Barlow KC, RP	$6
142	Jeffrey Springs TB, SP	$4
147	Bryce Harper Phi, DH	$4
150	Patrick Wisdom ChC, 3B	$2
157	Vaughn Grissom Atl, 2B	$7
160	Freddy Peralta Mil, SP	$4
161	Jake Cronenworth SD, 2B	$2
163	Daniel Bard Col, RP	$3
167	David Bednar Pit, RP	$5
169	Javier Baez Det, SS	$2
174	Matt Chapman Tor, 3B	$3
175	Ian Happ ChC, LF	$3
187	Whit Merrifield Tor, 2B	$1
189	Ketel Marte Ari, 2B	$4

 

Tampa Toms	Owner: Thomas Holmes
NO.	PLAYER	OFFER AMOUNT
1	Shohei Ohtani LAA, DH	$42
5	Jose Ramirez Cle, 3B	$46
41	Shane McClanahan TB, SP	$24
96	Edwin Diaz NYM, RP	$14
101	George Kirby Sea, SP	$10
122	Kenley Jansen Bos, RP	$7
136	Nick Lodolo Cin, SP	$7
144	Joe Musgrove SD, SP	$5
146	J.D. Martinez LAD, DH	$4
162	Max Muncy LAD, 3B	$4
165	Christian Walker Ari, 1B	$4
168	Jesus Luzardo Mia, SP	$3
171	Andres Munoz Sea, RP	$4
188	Pablo Lopez Min, SP	$2
192	Josh Jung Tex, 3B	$1
214	Jonathan India Cin, 2B	$1
225	Nelson Cruz SD, DH	$1
236	Harrison Bader NYY, CF	$1
247	CJ Abrams Wsh, SS	$1
258	Bryan De La Cruz Mia, CF	$1
269	Ramon Laureano Oak, RF	$1
280	Jorge Lopez Min, RP	$1
289	Trey Mancini ChC, 1B	$1
298	Brandon Belt Tor, 1B	$1
307	Randal Grichuk Col, RF	$1
315	Trevor Rogers Mia, SP	$1
323	Jared Walsh LAA, 1B	$1
331	Isaac Paredes TB, 3B	$1
336	Logan O’Hoppe LAA, C	$1
341	Elias Diaz Col, C	$1

 

Vermont Green Sox	Owner: Chuck McGill
NO.	PLAYER	OFFER AMOUNT
17	Bobby Witt Jr. KC, SS	$35
22	Tommy Edman StL, 2B	$22
25	J.T. Realmuto Phi, C	$21
31	Corbin Burnes Mil, SP	$36
43	Randy Arozarena TB, LF	$25
74	Will Smith LAD, C	$16
79	Jose Abreu Hou, 1B	$16
86	Ryan Pressly Hou, RP	$13
91	Lucas Giolito ChW, SP	$9
93	Starling Marte NYM, RF	$12
113	Brandon Nimmo NYM, CF	$8
135	Kyle Wright Atl, SP	$6
137	Jhoan Duran Min, RP	$9
139	Lance Lynn ChW, SP	$6
156	Tyler Glasnow TB, SP	$5
179	Jose Miranda Min, 1B	$3
186	Ty France Sea, 1B	$2
191	Jorge Polanco Min, 2B	$3
197	Masataka Yoshida Bos, LF	$2
200	Josh Rojas Ari, 3B	$1
211	Garrett Whitlock Bos, RP	$1
222	Austin Hays Bal, LF	$1
233	Kyle Finnegan Wsh, RP	$1
244	Adam Duvall Bos, CF	$1
255	Jack Flaherty StL, SP	$1
266	Aaron Ashby Mil, SP	$1
277	Garrett Mitchell Mil, CF	$1
286	Wilmer Flores SF, 2B	$1
295	Walker Buehler LAD, SP	$1
304	Trevor Story Bos, 2B	$1

Post-Draft Q&A – Chuck McGill

1. Did you have a particular strategy going into the draft and where you able to implement it?
   No, no particular strategy, except for wanting to pick up Buehler and Story at the end to stash on the IL for next season.  I accidentally got both J.T. Realmuto and Will D. Smith, the #1 and #3 catchers.  After I got Realmuto, I wasn’t looking to get Smith also, but I was doing a bit of price enforcing, and ended up with him.  Not that there’s anything wrong with that.  A hitter is a hitter. Having one team that was being computer picked kind of threw a monkey wrench into the whole draft, because the computer would keep bidding up to it’s value.  That kind of price enforcing was a bit irritating, and it made me hesitant to bring up some players that I wanted for fear of being outbid by the computer.
2. Did you spend more than you wanted on any particular players?
   I went a bit more on Corbin Burnes than I wanted to, but I wanted an ace, and he was reasonable at $36
3. Who was the biggest bargain (your team or a competitor)?
   I’m sure there will end up being a lot of bargains, based on all the $1 players there were.  On my team, I was very pleased to get Masataka Yoshida for $2 and Garrett Whitlock for $1 along with Tyler Glasnow for $5, who might turn out to be a bargain.  Triston Casas, on the Louisville Sluggers, could turn out to be a bargain.
4. Any surprises (dollar amounts, strategies, etc.)?
   I was a bit surprised by how much the top players were going for, which lead to a lot of $1 players.
5. Do you wish you spent an extra dollar or two on any players?
   I left myself a bit weak in saves, so I could have gone a bit more in the quest for another closer, but with the churn rate of closers, there should be plenty of opportunities to pick some guys up in FAAB.

 

Bunt Cakes	Owner: Mark Wendling
NO.	PLAYER	OFFER AMOUNT
20	Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Tor, 1B	$42
24	Bo Bichette Tor, SS	$37
32	Nolan Arenado StL, 3B	$31
35	Max Scherzer NYM, SP	$29
39	Zack Wheeler Phi, SP	$22
52	Alek Manoah Tor, SP	$17
84	Daulton Varsho Tor, C	$17
100	Bryan Reynolds Pit, CF	$17
114	Nick Castellanos Phi, RF	$8
117	Clayton Kershaw LAD, SP	$11
126	Christian Yelich Mil, LF	$6
159	Chris Bassitt Tor, SP	$4
212	Danny Jansen Tor, C	$2
219	DJ LeMahieu NYY, 3B	$1
230	Travis d’Arnaud Atl, C	$1
241	Brady Singer KC, SP	$1
252	Ross Stripling SF, SP	$1
263	Mike Yastrzemski SF, RF	$1
274	Yandy Diaz TB, 3B	$1
283	Cavan Biggio Tor, 2B	$1
292	A.J. Minter Atl, RP	$1
301	Trayce Thompson LAD, LF	$1
310	Giovanny Gallegos StL, RP	$1
318	Mike Zunino Cle, C	$1
326	Santiago Espinal Tor, 2B	$1
333	Luis Urias Mil, 3B	$1
338	Trevor May Oak, RP	$1
343	Cal Quantrill Cle, SP	$1
347	Yusei Kikuchi Tor, SP	$1
351	Marcell Ozuna Atl, LF	$1

 

Louisville Sluggers	Owner: Ryan Schroer
NO.	PLAYER	OFFER AMOUNT
9	Aaron Judge NYY, CF	$54
10	Juan Soto SD, RF	$40
12	Kyle Tucker Hou, RF	$50
13	Jacob deGrom Tex, SP	$20
15	Manny Machado SD, 3B	$40
38	Jose Altuve Hou, 2B	$27
92	Anthony Rizzo NYY, 1B	$6
213	Triston Casas Bos, 1B	$1
224	Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Ari, LF	$1
235	Tyler Mahle Min, SP	$1
246	Bryson Stott Phi, SS	$1
257	Jon Gray Tex, SP	$1
268	Sonny Gray Min, SP	$1
279	Josh Naylor Cle, 1B	$1
288	Edward Cabrera Mia, SP	$1
297	Zack Collins Cle, C	$1
306	Tom Murphy Sea, C	$1
314	Adbert Alzolay ChC, RP	$1
322	Rafael Montero Hou, RP	$1
330	Jason Heyward LAD, CF	$1
335	Chris Taylor LAD, LF	$1
340	MacKenzie Gore Wsh, SP	$1
345	Jameson Taillon ChC, SP	$1
349	Miguel Rojas LAD, SS	$1
353	Marcus Stroman ChC, SP	$1
355	Jose Urquidy Hou, SP	$1
357	Dylan Carlson StL, CF	$1
358	Charlie Blackmon Col, RF	$1
359	Carlos Estevez LAA, RP	$1
360	Scott Effross NYY, RP	$1

 

B’more GoldGlover	Owner: Mark Warren
NO.	PLAYER	OFFER AMOUNT
14	Mookie Betts LAD, RF	$43
27	Paul Goldschmidt StL, 1B	$28
44	Corey Seager Tex, SS	$25
51	Julio Urias LAD, SP	$21
53	Matt Olson Atl, 1B	$26
64	Teoscar Hernandez Sea, RF	$18
75	Alex Bregman Hou, 3B	$16
98	Triston McKenzie Cle, SP	$10
99	George Springer Tor, CF	$17
105	Willy Adames Mil, SS	$11
143	Keibert Ruiz Wsh, C	$3
166	Hunter Renfroe LAA, RF	$6
170	Ryan Mountcastle Bal, 1B	$3
173	Charlie Morton Atl, SP	$3
176	Jordan Montgomery StL, SP	$3
181	Rowdy Tellez Mil, 1B	$4
182	Luis Garcia Hou, SP	$3
194	Brandon Lowe TB, 2B	$3
203	Riley Greene Det, CF	$2
205	Tyler Anderson LAA, SP	$1
207	Pete Fairbanks TB, RP	$2
208	Jeff McNeil NYM, 2B	$2
216	Drew Rasmussen TB, SP	$1
227	Andrew Heaney Tex, SP	$1
228	Jordan Walker StL, 3B	$2
229	Jose Leclerc Tex, RP	$2
238	Eric Haase Det, C	$1
249	Kendall Graveman ChW, RP	$1
260	Dylan Floro Mia, RP	$1
271	Merrill Kelly Ari, SP	$1

Post-Draft Q&A – Mark Warren

1. Did you have a particular strategy going into the draft and where you able to implement it?
   I focused on hitting, spending about 80% on hitting, because starting pitching is fairly deep this year.
   I considered position scarcity at 3B and OF – there are fairly big drop-offs after the first tier at those positions. 
   Lastly, I tried to make sure that I had about $20 for my last 10 players.  That 2/1 ratio allowed me to snipe a few players from other teams that could only make $1 bids.
2. Did you spend more than you wanted on any particular players?
   A lot of other folks appeared to do the same thing so I ended up overpaying for Mookie Betts ($43) and Alex Bregman ($16).
   I considered the reduction of shifts, and aggressively went after 3 players that should benefit from that change – Kyle Tucker, Corey Seager, and Matt Olson. 
   I got 2 of them, although I probably paid a bit more for Seager ($25) than I should have considering that SS is a fairly deep position.
3. Who was the biggest bargain (your team or a competitor)?
   I only spent $10 or more on only 2 starting pitchers, because starting pitching is fairly deep this year. 
   There were a lot of bargain starting pitchers under $5 once the bulk of the spending was done. 
   I was happy to get a 200 strikeout pitcher in Charlie Morton for $3, and low ERA guys like Drew Rasmussen for $1.
4. Any surprises (dollar amounts, strategies, etc.)?
   I watched a couple of other teams in our league spend a ton of money early – one team spent $184 on just 4 players.
   Great players I might add, but putting themselves in a position to chase $1 players.
5. Do you wish you spent an extra dollar or two on any players?
   Since this is a saves only league, closers went for a premium.  I took 4 fringe closers for a total of $6 in hopes that maybe 2 work out,
   and that maybe I can pick up replacement closers later from the waiver wire.

 

Nooby Doo	Owner: Brendan Bain
NO.	PLAYER	OFFER AMOUNT
8	Emmanuel Clase Cle, RP	$21
16	Yordan Alvarez Hou, LF	$49
29	Rafael Devers Bos, 3B	$39
37	Corbin Carroll Ari, LF	$19
56	Vinnie Pasquantino KC, 1B	$13
65	Luis Castillo Sea, SP	$20
66	Kris Bryant Col, LF	$20
70	Xander Bogaerts SD, SS	$18
87	Carlos Correa Min, SS	$11
90	Nico Hoerner ChC, SS	$6
104	Cal Raleigh Sea, C	$7
116	Gabriel Moreno Ari, C	$7
128	Chris Sale Bos, SP	$10
140	Mitch Keller Pit, SP	$3
152	Hayden Wesneski ChC, SP	$1
196	Cody Bellinger ChC, CF	$2
199	Oscar Gonzalez Cle, RF	$1
210	Seth Brown Oak, 1B	$1
221	Brendan Donovan StL, 2B	$1
232	Jesse Winker Mil, LF	$1
243	Jon Berti Mia, 2B	$1
254	Sean Manaea SF, SP	$1
265	Reid Detmers LAA, SP	$1
276	Evan Phillips LAD, RP	$1
285	Brad Boxberger ChC, RP	$1
294	Alex Lange Det, RP	$1
303	Justin Steele ChC, SP	$1
312	Michael Brantley Hou, LF	$1
320	Endy Rodriguez Pit, C	$1
328	Matt Mervis ChC, 1B	$1