Lightning Flik 0 Report post Posted February 23, 2004 Drafting 12th i have a pretty good idea who i'm going for and what draft strategy i plan to use, which means after two rounds i'll go away from my plan completely and end up drafting stupid like i do in every other fantasy draft i participate in. Like the Basketball Draft? ...that was just too messed up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HarleyQuinn 0 Report post Posted February 23, 2004 I'm thinking first 3 rounds, go for skilled players at fairly weak positions(possible exception in 1st round), rounds 4-6 get a few capable pitchers, rounds 7-9 get a reliever and fill in my infield a bit, rounds 10-11 fill out the outfield, rounds 12-14, finish my rotation and rounds 15 through whatever, fill up my offense/bench Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lightning Flik 0 Report post Posted February 23, 2004 I'm thinking first 3 rounds, go for skilled players at fairly weak positions(possible exception in 1st round), rounds 4-6 get a few capable pitchers, rounds 7-9 get a reliever and fill in my infield a bit, rounds 10-11 fill out the outfield, rounds 12-14, finish my rotation and rounds 15 through whatever, fill up my offense/bench My philosophy is "fill what you know you can fill". I've got the 4th pick in this draft. I'm going to use it so that I can hoist up some good players in the first 3 rounds. Although, I don't know if I'll get the 3 I want, but I can damn well try. The rest is to fill with what I need. Which should be easy enough. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted February 23, 2004 My drafting strategy is to take the best players available. It just might work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lightning Flik 0 Report post Posted February 23, 2004 My drafting strategy is to take the best players available. It just might work. Geez... I wonder why that is. Bastard. I was hoping no one was going to send it before the slated time, so I could get first pick, but NO! YOU AND TWO OTHERS HAD TO SEND IT IN BEFORE THAT TIME~! I hate you the most cause you sent it like two nanoseconds after I posted it up. I will own your team and destroy it from within. MWAHAHAHAHAHAHA~! ...that doesn't mean since I've got Commish powers that I'll try to undermind you team. No siree. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HarleyQuinn 0 Report post Posted February 23, 2004 bah, Al and his sense of logic has no use in this type of league where we manly men wing it and hope we don't get spurned Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lightning Flik 0 Report post Posted February 23, 2004 bah, Al and his sense of logic has no use in this type of league where we manly men wing it and hope we don't get spurned ...no offense HarleyQuinn, but um... The last time you winged it, you ended up being dead last in my last league. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HarleyQuinn 0 Report post Posted February 23, 2004 Yeah well if the players lived up to their damned potential I would've done just fine thank ya very much! Troy Murphy had a double-double for averages then got injured and went to shit. I sadly can't remember my other picks which probably says a great deal heh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lightning Flik 0 Report post Posted February 23, 2004 Yeah well if the players lived up to their damned potential I would've done just fine thank ya very much! Troy Murphy had a double-double for averages then got injured and went to shit. I sadly can't remember my other picks which probably says a great deal heh I don't even HAVE a single pick left from the draft. Then again, that ain't happening this time. OH NO SIREE~! I'm taking the goods and running with'em. I really think this draft will be quite interesting. I mean, no one is going to have an all-star team. Al might come close, but I think it'll be pretty even. Trades a plenty will happen because only 80 players will be left for pick up after the draft is over. Also, you'll get a weekly preview of who's facing who every Sunday (for new matchup on Monday). That'll be done up by yours truly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HarleyQuinn 0 Report post Posted February 23, 2004 I'm thinking I might go for better, proven players this time around unlike the NBA Draft where I went with player who essentially had 50/50 chances of being either great or being sub-par Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted February 23, 2004 I really think this draft will be quite interesting. I mean, no one is going to have an all-star team. Al might come close, but I think it'll be pretty even. I think that's guaranteed at this point. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarvinisaLunatic 0 Report post Posted February 23, 2004 The best available player thing doesn't work in baseball given you have so many positions to fill. Chances are, the best available players through the middle rounds will be pretty good OF or Pitchers but if you draft all OF and Pitchers you'll get stuck with leftovers towards the later rounds for your other positions. In fact, my draft strategy is to completely ignore the OF until the middle of the draft unless there are 2 or 3 Outfielders that manage to fall down a couple rounds in that I want. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HarleyQuinn 0 Report post Posted February 23, 2004 *watches Al run away with this thing after a multitude of injuries kills everyone else's roster* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lightning Flik 0 Report post Posted February 23, 2004 *watches Al run away with this thing after a multitude of injuries kills everyone else's roster* As I said, I'll use all my Commish Powers to annihilate the competition. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
razazteca 0 Report post Posted February 23, 2004 Mock draft for my team: 1. The Man 2. Canadian 3. Cuban ex-patriot 4. Mexican 5. Japanese 6. Randam black guy 7. One name superstar 8. Outfield 9. Pitcher 10. 2nd Catcher 11-end would be funny name people or as many players with the same name I can get. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted February 23, 2004 The best available player thing doesn't work in baseball given you have so many positions to fill. Chances are, the best available players through the middle rounds will be pretty good OF or Pitchers but if you draft all OF and Pitchers you'll get stuck with leftovers towards the later rounds for your other positions. In fact, my draft strategy is to completely ignore the OF until the middle of the draft unless there are 2 or 3 Outfielders that manage to fall down a couple rounds in that I want. I don't think it'll be a big problem. After you get past the first few guys, there's not much separating the 6th best 2B from the 20th. Besides, I've got a few rookies I'm looking at. I'll play it by ear. Having a SS/3B as my first pick helps of course. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lightning Flik 0 Report post Posted February 23, 2004 The best available player thing doesn't work in baseball given you have so many positions to fill. Chances are, the best available players through the middle rounds will be pretty good OF or Pitchers but if you draft all OF and Pitchers you'll get stuck with leftovers towards the later rounds for your other positions. In fact, my draft strategy is to completely ignore the OF until the middle of the draft unless there are 2 or 3 Outfielders that manage to fall down a couple rounds in that I want. I don't think it'll be a big problem. After you get past the first few guys, there's not much separating the 6th best 2B from the 20th. Besides, I've got a few rookies I'm looking at. I'll play it by ear. Having a SS/3B as my first pick helps of course. I'm probably going to be the most interesting team that drafts. You'll understand why when I make my draft picks for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd rounds. I think some people might be kinda shocked. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HarleyQuinn 0 Report post Posted February 23, 2004 Here's my VERY rough outline draft wise, pretty much Rounds 1 & 2 are confirmed, others subject to change(Read: change at any second) 1st: 2B player with proven track record 2nd: C with proven track record(assuming nobody takes him...) 3rd: 1B/OF who can hit for power/average 4th: SS who can run and possibly hit for average 5th: 3B who can hit for average, maybe gap power 6th: SP with proven track record 7th: SP 8th: SP/RP depending on relievers available 9th: OF 10th: OF/SS depending on more pressing need 11th: OF/SS depending on whom I pick in 10th 12th: SP/RP 13th: SP/RP depending on Round 12 14th: OF who can run, maybe decent OBP 15th: Bench Depth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lightning Flik 0 Report post Posted February 23, 2004 My draft plan is very simple and will probably work out much better than anyone else's. Because it is so brilliant. Hence I won't say it, because I want to show you all up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted February 23, 2004 I could tell you my draft plan, but then I'd have to kill you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lightning Flik 0 Report post Posted February 23, 2004 I could tell you my draft plan, but then I'd have to kill you. I don't think you'll like my draft plan. It'll make your dreams of being an all-star team seem weak and puny. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lightning Flik 0 Report post Posted February 23, 2004 (edited) That said here's what I've got for the draft order so far: 01) Pocono Poison - alkeiper 02) 1000% Guapos - razazteca 03) Rebels of Oakland - Bored 04) Crimson Storm - Lightning Flik 05) Whalers on the Moon - the pinjockey 06) NuclearSledgehammers - MarvinisaLunatic 07) Gotham Harlequins - HarleyQuinn 08) Warts Whackos - Wart (...I have no idea who this is, newbie I guess) 09) Pawtucket Red Sox - Cartman 10) Brockvegas Posse - treble charged 11) EL KABONG~! Slapnuts - Slapnuts! 12) The Worst Team - Cuban Linx 13) Fear the Slayers - Sandman9000 14) Night Rangers - Vern Gagne 15) Vacant 16) Vacant Finally, to those 2 managers who haven't given me all of what I requested, please send me your AIM and Team Name for you to be added to the list. And whoever the heck is Small Red Machine, don't you DARE drop. We've got 16 teams and you drop, you'll screw us up. Updated the draft order. Edited February 23, 2004 by Lightning Flik Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the pinjockey 0 Report post Posted February 23, 2004 Christ on a crutch Harley, you plan quite meticulously. I never plan ahead, because whenever I do I end up missing better quality players. First 6-8 rounds take the best available player at any open position, from then on start filling the roster, then in the last rounds go back to the best player available. That usually works for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted February 23, 2004 I don't see the point. Draft plans can go right out the window once you see what everyone else is drafting. For example, when someone first nabs a closer, everyone else tends to dive in right after. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HarleyQuinn 0 Report post Posted February 23, 2004 Oh! I'll be happy to serve as a demonstratee for ya Al Bah, I'll just go with the flow tomorrow during the draft because I have this horrible feeling that my plan would backfire on me and I've never been successful at good draft days with the exception of one MLB league Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lightning Flik 0 Report post Posted February 23, 2004 I don't see the point. Draft plans can go right out the window once you see what everyone else is drafting. For example, when someone first nabs a closer, everyone else tends to dive in right after. Oh, I'm not deviating from my game plan. Because you won't realize it till I've hit you upside the head with it. And when it finally makes sense, you'll realize it is too late to stop me! *evil madman cackle* Oh! I'll be happy to serve as a demonstratee for ya Al Bah, I'll just go with the flow tomorrow during the draft because I have this horrible feeling that my plan would backfire on me It will... Oh it WILL.... *evil madman cackle* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HarleyQuinn 0 Report post Posted February 23, 2004 You're gonna start out by drafting the Oakland A's rotation then drafting the Red Sox/Yankees lineup Flik? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lightning Flik 0 Report post Posted February 23, 2004 You're gonna start out by drafting the Oakland A's rotation then drafting the Red Sox/Yankees lineup Flik? Uh, no. Definitely, no. Not what I was planning at all. I have a great plan. And it will work. Just not what you just said. Besides, I doubt I can draft up the whole freaking Sox and Yankees lineup. Sure they might win, but I need an all-round lineup hitting. Like the Mariners and some other team I'm forgetting (why I have no idea, but I am). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vern Gagne 0 Report post Posted February 23, 2004 I've got some late round suprises up my sleeve. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest OctoberBlood Report post Posted February 23, 2004 Goddamn. Too many freaking useless posts. I already told you my infomation, but here goes again. Shitty I get such a late pick for that.. the hell? October Blood Small Red Machine AIM: The Red Door Now, when is the offical draft time? I'm not re-reading over the whole thread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
