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David Gonos

2008 Earliest Mock Draft Ever!

It has often been said, "The best thing about a Fantasy league is the draft itself." With that in mind, the CBSSports.com Fantasy crew decided to get the 2008 season underway with the 2nd Annual Earliest Mock Draft Ever!

You can't do anything about the 2007 Fantasy Baseball season anymore. It's over. Whether you won your league, missed by a couple singles, or came in 13th in a 12-team league -- you are already thinking about what you'll do in your 2008 draft. The following mock draft should give you a clear idea of where we think certain players will be drafted -- as well as an idea of which players shouldn't be drafted.

This is a standard 5x5 Rotisserie league, with 12 teams. The hitting categories are batting average, home runs, RBI, runs scored and stolen bases. The pitching categories include wins, saves, strikeouts, ERA and WHIP. There are 23 starters, including: 2-Cs, 1-1B, 1-2B, 1-SS, 1-3B, 1-corner infielder, 1-middle infielder, 5-OFs, 1-DH and 9-pitchers. There are no reserves being selected for this draft. Position eligibility is based on 20 games played in the 2007 season. The draft began on Friday, Sept. 28, 2007.

What sad group of Fantasy psychos could we get to start a draft before the season even ends? Here's the lineup:

  • Ross Devonport -- Fantasy Staff Writer
  • Daniel E. Dobish -- Senior Fantasy Writer
  • Jamey Eisenberg -- Senior Fantasy Writer
  • David Gonos -- Senior Fantasy Writer
  • Sergio Gonzalez -- Fantasy Staff Writer
  • Michael J. Hurcomb -- Fantasy Staff Writer
  • Eric Mack -- Senior Fantasy Writer
  • Peter Madden -- Managing Editor, Fantasy Sports
  • Dave Richard -- Senior Fantasy Writer
  • Aaron Weisberg -- Video Producer
  • Scott White -- Fantasy Staff Writer
  • Amber Wilson -- Video Host

Remember that certain players have different position eligibility than they did in 2007. Some examples include: Casey Blake, 3B, CLE (no longer OF eligible), Billy Butler, DH, KC (no longer 1B eligible), Chone Figgins, 3B, LAA (no longer OF eligible), Jason Giambi, DH, NYY (no longer 1B eligible), Bill Hall, OF, MIL (no longer SS eligible), Aaron Hill, 2B, TOR (no longer SS eligible), Howie Kendrick, 2B, LAA (no longer 1B eligible), Mike Piazza, DH, OAK (no longer catcher eligible) and B.J. Upton, 2B, TB (no longer 3B eligible).

Draft Results
Round 1
1Sergio GonzalezAlex Rodriguez (3B NYY)
2David GonosAlbert Pujols (1B STL)
3Eric MackJose B. Reyes (SS NYM)
4Aaron WeisbergDavid Wright (3B NYM)
5Amber WilsonRyan Howard (1B PHI)
6Jamey EisenbergPrince Fielder (1B MIL)
7Dave RichardChase Utley (2B PHI)
8Peter MaddenJohan Santana (P MIN)
9Ross DevonportDavid Ortiz (DH BOS)
10Scott WhiteHanley Ramirez (SS FLA)
11Michael J. HurcombMiguel Cabrera (3B FLA)
12Daniel E. DobishVladimir Guerrero (OF ANA)
Round 2
13Daniel E. DobishGrady Sizemore (OF CLE)
14Michael J. HurcombMatt Holliday (OF COL)
15Scott WhiteJimmy Rollins (SS PHI)
16Ross DevonportJoe Mauer (C MIN)
17Peter MaddenAlfonso Soriano (OF CHC)
18Dave RichardCarl Crawford (OF TB)
19Jamey EisenbergDerek Jeter (SS NYY)
20Amber WilsonRyan J. Braun (3B MIL)
21Aaron WeisbergJake Peavy (P SD)
22Eric MackCarlos Beltran (OF NYM)
23David GonosMagglio Ordonez (OF DET)
24Sergio GonzalezFrancisco Rodriguez (P ANA)
Round 3
25Sergio GonzalezTravis Hafner (DH CLE)
26David GonosVictor Martinez (C CLE)
27Eric MackMark Teixeira (1B ATL)
28Aaron WeisbergLance Berkman (1B HOU)
29Amber WilsonTroy Tulowitzki (SS COL)
30Jamey EisenbergRussell Martin (C LA)
31Dave RichardBrandon Webb (P ARI)
32Peter MaddenManny Ramirez (OF BOS)
33Ross DevonportCarlos N. Lee (OF HOU)
34Scott WhiteJustin Morneau (1B MIN)
35Michael J. HurcombRoy Halladay (P TOR)
36Daniel E. DobishJonathan Papelbon (P BOS)
Round 4
37Daniel E. DobishJosh Beckett (P BOS)
38Michael J. HurcombB.J. Upton (3B TB)
39Scott WhiteCurtis Granderson (OF DET)
40Ross DevonportDerrek Lee (1B CHC)
41Peter MaddenIchiro Suzuki (OF SEA)
42Dave RichardBrian McCann (C ATL)
43Jamey EisenbergAramis Ramirez (3B CHC)
44Amber WilsonAdam Dunn (OF CIN)
45Aaron WeisbergAlex Rios (OF TOR)
46Eric MackCarlos Pena (1B TB)
47David GonosBrandon Phillips (2B CIN)
48Sergio GonzalezCarlos Zambrano (P CHC)
Round 5
49Sergio GonzalezMariano Rivera (P NYY)
50David GonosChone Figgins (OF ANA)
51Eric MackJustin Verlander (P DET)
52Aaron WeisbergMiguel Tejada (SS BAL)
53Amber WilsonRobinson Cano (2B NYY)
54Jamey EisenbergDan Uggla (2B FLA)
55Dave RichardC.C. Sabathia (P CLE)
56Peter MaddenScott Kazmir (P TB)
57Ross DevonportMichael Young (SS TEX)
58Scott WhiteChipper Jones (3B ATL)
59Michael J. HurcombAlex Gordon (3B KC)
60Daniel E. DobishCole Hamels (P PHI)
Round 6
61Daniel E. DobishJohn Lackey (P ANA)
62Michael J. HurcombErik Bedard (P BAL)
63Scott WhiteIan Kinsler (2B TEX)
64Ross DevonportFelix Hernandez (P SEA)
65Peter MaddenRyan Zimmerman (3B WAS)
66Dave RichardGarrett Atkins (3B COL)
67Jamey EisenbergJoe Nathan (P MIN)
68Amber WilsonBobby Abreu (OF NYY)
69Aaron WeisbergGary Matthews (OF ANA)
70Eric MackBrian Roberts (2B BAL)
71David GonosNick Markakis (OF BAL)
72Sergio GonzalezFausto Carmona (P CLE)
Round 7
73Sergio GonzalezEric Byrnes (OF ARI)
74David GonosHunter Pence (OF HOU)
75Eric MackJim Thome (DH CHW)
76Aaron WeisbergVernon Wells (OF TOR)
77Amber WilsonChris B. Young (OF ARI)
78Jamey EisenbergBilly Wagner (P NYM)
79Dave RichardHideki Matsui (OF NYY)
80Peter MaddenPaul Konerko (1B CHW)
81Ross DevonportDan Haren (P OAK)
82Scott WhiteRoy Oswalt (P HOU)
83Michael J. HurcombBobby Jenks (P CHW)
84Daniel E. DobishAdrian Gonzalez (1B SD)
Round 8
85Daniel E. DobishOrlando Cabrera (SS ANA)
86Michael J. HurcombJames Loney (1B LA)
87Scott WhiteAaron Harang (P CIN)
88Ross DevonportHowie Kendrick (2B ANA)
89Peter MaddenJ.J. Putz (P SEA)
90Dave RichardBrad Hawpe (OF COL)
91Jamey EisenbergDontrelle Willis (P FLA)
92Amber WilsonBrad Penny (P LA)
93Aaron WeisbergTorii Hunter (OF MIN)
94Eric MackDaisuke Matsuzaka (P BOS)
95David GonosJohn Smoltz (P ATL)
96Sergio GonzalezCarlos Guillen (SS DET)
Round 9
97Sergio GonzalezMike Lowell (3B BOS)
98David GonosJered Weaver (P ANA)
99Eric MackNick Swisher (OF OAK)
100Aaron WeisbergChien-Ming Wang (P NYY)
101Amber WilsonA.J. Burnett (P TOR)
102Jamey EisenbergAaron Rowand (OF PHI)
103Dave RichardJorge Posada (C NYY)
104Peter MaddenChris R. Young (P SD)
105Ross DevonportBen Sheets (P MIL)
106Scott WhiteGary Sheffield (OF DET)
107Michael J. HurcombTim Lincecum (P SF)
108Daniel E. DobishRickie Weeks (2B MIL)
Round 10
109Daniel E. DobishAdrian Beltre (3B SEA)
110Michael J. HurcombJosh Fields (3B CHW)
111Scott WhiteCorey C. Hart (OF MIL)
112Ross DevonportDelmon Young (OF TB)
113Peter MaddenKhalil Greene (SS SD)
114Dave RichardCurt Schilling (P BOS)
115Jamey EisenbergJuan Pierre (OF LA)
116Amber WilsonFrancisco Liriano (P MIN)
117Aaron WeisbergKelly Johnson (2B ATL)
118Eric MackJeff Francoeur (OF ATL)
119David GonosYovani Gallardo (P MIL)
120Sergio GonzalezTodd Helton (1B COL)
Round 11
121Sergio GonzalezKelvim Escobar (P ANA)
122David GonosJose Valverde (P ARI)
123Eric MackAndruw Jones (OF ATL)
124Aaron WeisbergJavier Vazquez (P CHW)
125Amber WilsonPat Burrell (OF PHI)
126Jamey EisenbergJason Bay (OF PIT)
127Dave RichardTrevor Hoffman (P SD)
128Peter MaddenMatt Cain (P SF)
129Ross DevonportEdwin Encarnacion (3B CIN)
130Scott WhiteJeremy Hermida (OF FLA)
131Michael J. HurcombFrancisco Cordero (P MIL)
132Daniel E. DobishJarrod Saltalamacchia (C TEX)
Round 12
133Daniel E. DobishKenji Johjima (C SEA)
134Michael J. HurcombRich Harden (P OAK)
135Scott WhiteTakashi Saito (P LA)
136Ross DevonportPedro Martinez (P NYM)
137Peter MaddenBarry Zito (P SF)
138Dave RichardBrett Myers (P PHI)
139Jamey EisenbergJeff Francis (P COL)
140Amber WilsonTim Hudson (P ATL)
141Aaron WeisbergJermaine Dye (OF CHW)
142Eric MackHuston Street (P OAK)
143David GonosShane Victorino (OF PHI)
144Sergio GonzalezRaul Ibanez (OF SEA)
Round 13
145Sergio GonzalezKen Griffey (OF CIN)
146David GonosJeff Kent (2B LA)
147Eric MackJason Isringhausen (P STL)
148Aaron WeisbergManny Corpas (P COL)
149Amber WilsonRafael Soriano (P ATL)
150Jamey EisenbergAndy Pettitte (P NYY)
151Dave RichardJhonny Peralta (SS CLE)
152Peter MaddenDustin Pedroia (2B BOS)
153Ross DevonportCoco Crisp (OF BOS)
154Scott WhiteJohn Maine (P NYM)
155Michael J. HurcombJosh Hamilton (OF CIN)
156Daniel E. DobishJeremy Bonderman (P DET)
Round 14
157Daniel E. DobishMichael Cuddyer (OF MIN)
158Michael J. HurcombCarlos Delgado (1B NYM)
159Scott WhiteJames Shields (P TB)
160Ross DevonportB.J. Ryan (P TOR)
161Peter MaddenPhil Hughes (P NYY)
162Dave RichardRichie Sexson (1B SEA)
163Jamey EisenbergJoe Blanton (P OAK)
164Amber WilsonJoe Borowski (P CLE)
165Aaron WeisbergPlacido Polanco (2B DET)
166Eric MackChad Cordero (P WAS)
167David GonosChad Billingsley (P LA)
168Sergio GonzalezOrlando Hudson (2B ARI)
Round 15
169Sergio GonzalezJosh Willingham (OF FLA)
170David GonosBrad Lidge (P HOU)
171Eric MackOliver Perez (P NYM)
172Aaron WeisbergDerek Lowe (P LA)
173Amber WilsonBengie Molina (C SF)
174Jamey EisenbergJohnny Damon (OF NYY)
175Dave RichardBill Hall (SS MIL)
176Peter MaddenJason Giambi (1B NYY)
177Ross DevonportKevin Youkilis (1B BOS)
178Scott WhiteJoakim Soria (P KC)
179Michael J. HurcombStephen Drew (SS ARI)
180Daniel E. DobishMatt Kemp (OF LA)
Round 16
181Daniel E. DobishAdam Wainwright (P STL)
182Michael J. HurcombIvan Rodriguez (C DET)
183Scott WhiteMatt Capps (P PIT)
184Ross DevonportKevin Gregg (P FLA)
185Peter MaddenAdam Jones (OF SEA)
186Dave RichardChris Duncan (OF STL)
187Jamey EisenbergBarry Bonds (OF SF)
188Amber WilsonRafael Furcal (SS LA)
189Aaron WeisbergTed Lilly (P CHC)
190Eric MackHank Blalock (3B TEX)
191David GonosTodd Jones (P DET)
192Sergio GonzalezAaron Hill (2B TOR)
Round 17
193Sergio GonzalezRamon Hernandez (C BAL)
194David GonosJ.J. Hardy (SS MIL)
195Eric MackEdgar Renteria (SS ATL)
196Aaron WeisbergEric Chavez (3B OAK)
197Amber WilsonRick Ankiel (OF STL)
198Jamey EisenbergJason Varitek (C BOS)
199Dave RichardUbaldo Jimenez (P COL)
200Peter MaddenWilly Taveras (OF COL)
201Ross DevonportRocco Baldelli (OF TB)
202Scott WhiteDustin McGowan (P TOR)
203Michael J. HurcombMark DeRosa (2B CHC)
204Daniel E. DobishJoel Zumaya (P DET)
Round 18
205Daniel E. DobishJacoby Ellsbury (OF BOS)
206Michael J. HurcombRich Hill (P CHC)
207Scott WhiteIan Snell (P PIT)
208Ross DevonportJosh Barfield (2B CLE)
209Peter MaddenJoba Chamberlain (P NYY)
210Dave RichardJon Garland (P CHW)
211Jamey EisenbergBronson Arroyo (P CIN)
212Amber WilsonKevin Kouzmanoff (3B SD)
213Aaron WeisbergAkinori Otsuka (P TEX)
214Eric MackJon Lester (P BOS)
215David GonosMark Reynolds (SS ARI)
216Sergio GonzalezRyan Dempster (P CHC)
Round 19
217Sergio GonzalezMark Buehrle (P CHW)
218David GonosBilly Butler (OF KC)
219Eric MackChris Snyder (C ARI)
220Aaron WeisbergRyan Garko (1B CLE)
221Amber WilsonEric Gagne (P BOS)
222Jamey EisenbergTroy Glaus (3B TOR)
223Dave RichardHideki Okajima (P BOS)
224Peter MaddenBobby Crosby (SS OAK)
225Ross DevonportTom Gorzelanny (P PIT)
226Scott WhiteJack Cust (OF OAK)
227Michael J. HurcombJustin Upton (OF ARI)
228Daniel E. DobishFrank Thomas (DH TOR)
Round 20
229Daniel E. DobishBrian Wilson (P SF)
230Michael J. HurcombIan Kennedy (P NYY)
231Scott WhiteRonny Paulino (C PIT)
232Ross DevonportRyan P. Freel (OF CIN)
233Peter MaddenJohnny Estrada (C MIL)
234Dave RichardMike Jacobs (1B FLA)
235Jamey EisenbergShaun Marcum (P TOR)
236Amber WilsonPaul Lo Duca (C NYM)
237Aaron WeisbergA.J. Pierzynski (C CHW)
238Eric MackCarlos Ruiz (C PHI)
239David GonosBartolo Colon (P ANA)
240Sergio GonzalezJ.D. Drew (OF BOS)
Round 21
241Sergio GonzalezJohn Buck (C KC)
242David GonosAl Reyes (P TB)
243Eric MackRandy Johnson (P ARI)
244Aaron WeisbergKurt Suzuki (C OAK)
245Amber WilsonGil Meche (P KC)
246Jamey EisenbergFelipe Lopez (SS WAS)
247Dave RichardMike Cameron (OF SD)
248Peter MaddenTy Wigginton (1B HOU)
249Ross DevonportGeovany Soto (C CHC)
250Scott WhiteConor Jackson (1B ARI)
251Michael J. HurcombCameron Maybin (OF DET)
252Daniel E. DobishYunel Escobar (SS ATL)
Round 22
253Daniel E. DobishEvan Longoria (3B TB)
254Michael J. HurcombMatt Garza (P MIN)
255Scott WhiteAustin Kearns (OF WAS)
256Ross DevonportJair Jurrjens (P DET)
257Peter MaddenMike Napoli (C ANA)
258Dave RichardKaz Matsui (2B COL)
259Jamey EisenbergScott Olsen (P FLA)
260Amber WilsonJoey Votto (1B CIN)
261Aaron WeisbergZack Greinke (P KC)
262Eric MackMoises Alou (OF NYM)
263David GonosMichael Barrett (C SD)
264Sergio GonzalezJonathan Broxton (P LA)
Round 23
265Sergio GonzalezJason Schmidt (P LA)
266David GonosCorey Patterson (OF BAL)
267Eric MackHomer Bailey (P CIN)
268Aaron WeisbergKevin Millwood (P TEX)
269Amber WilsonAnthony Reyes (P STL)
270Jamey EisenbergLastings Milledge (OF NYM)
271Dave RichardMike Pelfrey (P NYM)
272Peter MaddenClay Buchholz (P BOS)
273Ross DevonportKevin Slowey (P MIN)
274Scott WhiteDioner Navarro (C TB)
275Michael J. HurcombJ.R. Towles (C HOU)
276Daniel E. DobishBrian Bannister (P KC)

Draft Results
Sergio Gonzalez
193CRamon Hernandez (BAL)
241CJohn Buck (KC)
1201BTodd Helton (COL)
1682BOrlando Hudson (ARI)
1922BAaron Hill (TOR)
96SSCarlos Guillen (DET)
13BAlex Rodriguez (NYY)
973BMike Lowell (BOS)
73OFEric Byrnes (ARI)
144OFRaul Ibanez (SEA)
145OFKen Griffey (CIN)
169OFJosh Willingham (FLA)
240OFJ.D. Drew (BOS)
25DHTravis Hafner (CLE)
24PFrancisco Rodriguez (ANA)
48PCarlos Zambrano (CHC)
49PMariano Rivera (NYY)
72PFausto Carmona (CLE)
121PKelvim Escobar (ANA)
216PRyan Dempster (CHC)
217PMark Buehrle (CHW)
264PJonathan Broxton (LA)
265PJason Schmidt (LA)
David Gonos
26CVictor Martinez (CLE)
263CMichael Barrett (SD)
21BAlbert Pujols (STL)
472BBrandon Phillips (CIN)
1462BJeff Kent (LA)
194SSJ.J. Hardy (MIL)
215SSMark Reynolds (ARI)
23OFMagglio Ordonez (DET)
50OFChone Figgins (ANA)
71OFNick Markakis (BAL)
74OFHunter Pence (HOU)
143OFShane Victorino (PHI)
218OFBilly Butler (KC)
266OFCorey Patterson (BAL)
95PJohn Smoltz (ATL)
98PJered Weaver (ANA)
119PYovani Gallardo (MIL)
122PJose Valverde (ARI)
167PChad Billingsley (LA)
170PBrad Lidge (HOU)
191PTodd Jones (DET)
239PBartolo Colon (ANA)
242PAl Reyes (TB)
Eric Mack
219CChris Snyder (ARI)
238CCarlos Ruiz (PHI)
271BMark Teixeira (ATL)
461BCarlos Pena (TB)
702BBrian Roberts (BAL)
3SSJose B. Reyes (NYM)
195SSEdgar Renteria (ATL)
1903BHank Blalock (TEX)
22OFCarlos Beltran (NYM)
99OFNick Swisher (OAK)
118OFJeff Francoeur (ATL)
123OFAndruw Jones (ATL)
262OFMoises Alou (NYM)
75DHJim Thome (CHW)
51PJustin Verlander (DET)
94PDaisuke Matsuzaka (BOS)
142PHuston Street (OAK)
147PJason Isringhausen (STL)
166PChad Cordero (WAS)
171POliver Perez (NYM)
214PJon Lester (BOS)
243PRandy Johnson (ARI)
267PHomer Bailey (CIN)
Aaron Weisberg
237CA.J. Pierzynski (CHW)
244CKurt Suzuki (OAK)
281BLance Berkman (HOU)
2201BRyan Garko (CLE)
1172BKelly Johnson (ATL)
1652BPlacido Polanco (DET)
52SSMiguel Tejada (BAL)
43BDavid Wright (NYM)
1963BEric Chavez (OAK)
45OFAlex Rios (TOR)
69OFGary Matthews (ANA)
76OFVernon Wells (TOR)
93OFTorii Hunter (MIN)
141OFJermaine Dye (CHW)
21PJake Peavy (SD)
100PChien-Ming Wang (NYY)
124PJavier Vazquez (CHW)
148PManny Corpas (COL)
172PDerek Lowe (LA)
189PTed Lilly (CHC)
213PAkinori Otsuka (TEX)
261PZack Greinke (KC)
268PKevin Millwood (TEX)
Amber Wilson
173CBengie Molina (SF)
236CPaul Lo Duca (NYM)
51BRyan Howard (PHI)
2601BJoey Votto (CIN)
532BRobinson Cano (NYY)
29SSTroy Tulowitzki (COL)
188SSRafael Furcal (LA)
203BRyan J. Braun (MIL)
2123BKevin Kouzmanoff (SD)
44OFAdam Dunn (CIN)
68OFBobby Abreu (NYY)
77OFChris B. Young (ARI)
125OFPat Burrell (PHI)
197OFRick Ankiel (STL)
92PBrad Penny (LA)
101PA.J. Burnett (TOR)
116PFrancisco Liriano (MIN)
140PTim Hudson (ATL)
149PRafael Soriano (ATL)
164PJoe Borowski (CLE)
221PEric Gagne (BOS)
245PGil Meche (KC)
269PAnthony Reyes (STL)
Jamey Eisenberg
30CRussell Martin (LA)
198CJason Varitek (BOS)
61BPrince Fielder (MIL)
542BDan Uggla (FLA)
19SSDerek Jeter (NYY)
246SSFelipe Lopez (WAS)
433BAramis Ramirez (CHC)
2223BTroy Glaus (TOR)
102OFAaron Rowand (PHI)
115OFJuan Pierre (LA)
126OFJason Bay (PIT)
174OFJohnny Damon (NYY)
187OFBarry Bonds (SF)
270OFLastings Milledge (NYM)
67PJoe Nathan (MIN)
78PBilly Wagner (NYM)
91PDontrelle Willis (FLA)
139PJeff Francis (COL)
150PAndy Pettitte (NYY)
163PJoe Blanton (OAK)
211PBronson Arroyo (CIN)
235PShaun Marcum (TOR)
259PScott Olsen (FLA)
Dave Richard
42CBrian McCann (ATL)
103CJorge Posada (NYY)
1621BRichie Sexson (SEA)
2341BMike Jacobs (FLA)
72BChase Utley (PHI)
2582BKaz Matsui (COL)
151SSJhonny Peralta (CLE)
175SSBill Hall (MIL)
663BGarrett Atkins (COL)
18OFCarl Crawford (TB)
79OFHideki Matsui (NYY)
90OFBrad Hawpe (COL)
186OFChris Duncan (STL)
247OFMike Cameron (SD)
31PBrandon Webb (ARI)
55PC.C. Sabathia (CLE)
114PCurt Schilling (BOS)
127PTrevor Hoffman (SD)
138PBrett Myers (PHI)
199PUbaldo Jimenez (COL)
210PJon Garland (CHW)
223PHideki Okajima (BOS)
271PMike Pelfrey (NYM)
Peter Madden
233CJohnny Estrada (MIL)
257CMike Napoli (ANA)
801BPaul Konerko (CHW)
1761BJason Giambi (NYY)
2481BTy Wigginton (HOU)
1522BDustin Pedroia (BOS)
113SSKhalil Greene (SD)
224SSBobby Crosby (OAK)
653BRyan Zimmerman (WAS)
17OFAlfonso Soriano (CHC)
32OFManny Ramirez (BOS)
41OFIchiro Suzuki (SEA)
185OFAdam Jones (SEA)
200OFWilly Taveras (COL)
8PJohan Santana (MIN)
56PScott Kazmir (TB)
89PJ.J. Putz (SEA)
104PChris R. Young (SD)
128PMatt Cain (SF)
137PBarry Zito (SF)
161PPhil Hughes (NYY)
209PJoba Chamberlain (NYY)
272PClay Buchholz (BOS)
Ross Devonport
16CJoe Mauer (MIN)
249CGeovany Soto (CHC)
401BDerrek Lee (CHC)
1771BKevin Youkilis (BOS)
882BHowie Kendrick (ANA)
2082BJosh Barfield (CLE)
57SSMichael Young (TEX)
1293BEdwin Encarnacion (CIN)
33OFCarlos N. Lee (HOU)
112OFDelmon Young (TB)
153OFCoco Crisp (BOS)
201OFRocco Baldelli (TB)
232OFRyan P. Freel (CIN)
9DHDavid Ortiz (BOS)
64PFelix Hernandez (SEA)
81PDan Haren (OAK)
105PBen Sheets (MIL)
136PPedro Martinez (NYM)
160PB.J. Ryan (TOR)
184PKevin Gregg (FLA)
225PTom Gorzelanny (PIT)
256PJair Jurrjens (DET)
273PKevin Slowey (MIN)
Scott White
231CRonny Paulino (PIT)
274CDioner Navarro (TB)
341BJustin Morneau (MIN)
2501BConor Jackson (ARI)
632BIan Kinsler (TEX)
10SSHanley Ramirez (FLA)
15SSJimmy Rollins (PHI)
583BChipper Jones (ATL)
39OFCurtis Granderson (DET)
106OFGary Sheffield (DET)
111OFCorey C. Hart (MIL)
130OFJeremy Hermida (FLA)
226OFJack Cust (OAK)
255OFAustin Kearns (WAS)
82PRoy Oswalt (HOU)
87PAaron Harang (CIN)
135PTakashi Saito (LA)
154PJohn Maine (NYM)
159PJames Shields (TB)
178PJoakim Soria (KC)
183PMatt Capps (PIT)
202PDustin McGowan (TOR)
207PIan Snell (PIT)
Michael J. Hurcomb
182CIvan Rodriguez (DET)
275CJ.R. Towles (HOU)
861BJames Loney (LA)
1581BCarlos Delgado (NYM)
2032BMark DeRosa (CHC)
179SSStephen Drew (ARI)
113BMiguel Cabrera (FLA)
383BB.J. Upton (TB)
593BAlex Gordon (KC)
1103BJosh Fields (CHW)
14OFMatt Holliday (COL)
155OFJosh Hamilton (CIN)
227OFJustin Upton (ARI)
251OFCameron Maybin (DET)
35PRoy Halladay (TOR)
62PErik Bedard (BAL)
83PBobby Jenks (CHW)
107PTim Lincecum (SF)
131PFrancisco Cordero (MIL)
134PRich Harden (OAK)
206PRich Hill (CHC)
230PIan Kennedy (NYY)
254PMatt Garza (MIN)
Daniel E. Dobish
132CJarrod Saltalamacchia (TEX)
133CKenji Johjima (SEA)
841BAdrian Gonzalez (SD)
1082BRickie Weeks (MIL)
85SSOrlando Cabrera (ANA)
252SSYunel Escobar (ATL)
1093BAdrian Beltre (SEA)
2533BEvan Longoria (TB)
12OFVladimir Guerrero (ANA)
13OFGrady Sizemore (CLE)
157OFMichael Cuddyer (MIN)
180OFMatt Kemp (LA)
205OFJacoby Ellsbury (BOS)
228DHFrank Thomas (TOR)
36PJonathan Papelbon (BOS)
37PJosh Beckett (BOS)
60PCole Hamels (PHI)
61PJohn Lackey (ANA)
156PJeremy Bonderman (DET)
181PAdam Wainwright (STL)
204PJoel Zumaya (DET)
229PBrian Wilson (SF)
276PBrian Bannister (KC)

 
 
 
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A.J. Burnett
Yanks, Pirates still talking Burnett
A.J. Burnett, SP, NYY
2/12/2012
News: The New York Daily News reports the Yankees and Pirates continued to talk Sunday about completing a trade for A.J. Burnett, but a baseball source said the sides are still "a good ways away" from agreeing on the final terms. The source added the Pirates are willing to pay $10 million of the remaining $33 million Burnett is owed over the next two seasons, but Pittsburgh has offered "two borderline prospects" in return. The Yankees could be willing to pay more of Burnett's remaining contract if they receive a top-tier prospect from Pittsburgh. A person familiar with the Yankees' thinking believes there is enough common ground that a deal could be completed in the coming days. However, ESPN.com reports their source said the Yankees aren't desperate to make a trade and the team would go to spring training with Burnett if a deal isn't completed.
Analysis: Leaving the Yankees usually has a negative impact on a player's Fantasy value, but in Burnett's case it might be the opposite, especially if he moves to the NL. He has struggled to handle the pressure of pitching in New York and a fresh start could be what he needs. Burnett had some of his best years in the majors pitching in the NL. Still, Burnett would be nothing more than a risky late-round Fantasy pick in mixed leagues.

Josh Johnson
JJ continues to feel no discomfort
Josh Johnson, SP, MIA
2/12/2012
News: The Sports Xchange reports Marlins SP Josh Johnson arrived to the team's spring training complex in Jupiter, Fla., on Feb. 9, more than a week ahead of the Marlins reporting date for pitchers and catchers. Johnson, who has been throwing off a mound near his home in Las Vegas, threw his first bullpen session of the year in Florida on Feb. 10. He felt no discomfort and expects to be ready for the first workouts on Feb. 22. He made only nine starts last year because of shoulder issues.
Analysis: Any encouraging news regarding JJ is welcomed. But Fantasy owners do have to be aware of the risk of drafting him. Of course his potential makes it worth it, but JJ has made it past 30 starts just once in his career. Look to Johnson as more of a No. 2 Fantasy SP on Draft Day, but clearly he has the potential to be your ace if he can stay healthy.

Hunter Pence
Pence likely to hit cleanup
Hunter Pence, RF, PHI
2/12/2012
News: The Philadelphia Inquirer reports Phillies manager Charlie Manuel has to find a cleanup hitter with Ryan Howard expected to miss the beginning of the season recovering from an Achilles injury, and he said his choice going into spring training is Hunter Pence.
Analysis: Pence either hit right in front of or right behind Howard after his acquisition from Houston last season and thrived in the Phillies lineup. He will miss Howard's lineup protection, but might only have to play a month without Howard. In the meantime, Pence should get plenty of RBI chances batting cleanup, and he will still have plenty of lineup protection without Howard. Look to Pence in the early rounds of Fantasy drafts.

Jason Vargas
Vargas expected to pitch in A's series
Jason Vargas, SP, SEA
2/12/2012
News: Mariners manager Eric Wedge hinted Sunday that ace Felix Hernandez and Jason Vargas are the leading candidates to start the team's first two games against the A's in Japan. "That's one of the reasons we're here early, to make sure we get Felix ready and we're probably looking at Vargas right now in regard to the first couple games," Wedge said, as reported by MLB.com. "It is a little odd, but that's OK. That's part of it. We're professionals here and we have to get multiple starters prepared for the regular season. It's not just about those two guys, it's about everybody else as well. We've got a lot of starting pitchers here in camp and we'll see how it plays out. I'm looking forward to the competition."
Analysis: Believe it or not, but Vargas is arguably the M's second-best pitcher heading into spring training. He has been a steady part of the M's rotation the last two seasons. He is 19-25 with a 4.02 ERA and 1.28 WHIP in 63 starts since the beginning of the 2010 campaign. However, he is not a dominant pitcher and has weak strikeout totals, so Vargas is nothing more than a low-end Fantasy SP on Draft Day.

Felix Hernandez
King Felix likely to start game in Japan
Felix Hernandez, SP, SEA
2/12/2012
News: Mariners manager Eric Wedge hinted Sunday that ace Felix Hernandez and Jason Vargas are the leading candidates to start the team's first two games against the A's in Japan. "That's one of the reasons we're here early, to make sure we get Felix ready and we're probably looking at Vargas right now in regard to the first couple games," Wedge said, as reported by MLB.com. "It is a little odd, but that's OK. That's part of it. We're professionals here and we have to get multiple starters prepared for the regular season. It's not just about those two guys, it's about everybody else as well. We've got a lot of starting pitchers here in camp and we'll see how it plays out. I'm looking forward to the competition."
Analysis: Hernandez didn't repeat as the AL Cy Young winner in 2011, but he still had another solid season for Seattle. He went 14-14 with a 3.47 ERA and 1.22 WHIP. He also struck out 222 in 233 2/3 innings. His win-loss record would probably be way better on a top contender, but King Felix still does plenty for Fantasy owners to be considered a top 10 Fantasy SP on Draft Day.

Hisashi Iwakuma
Iwakuma says shoulder is fine
Hisashi Iwakuma, SP, SEA
2/12/2012
News: MLB.com reports Mariners SP Hisashi Iwakuma said his shoulder is fine after he was limited to 17 starts last season in Japan because of a sore right shoulder. "I talked to him at length a couple days ago," pitching coach Carl Willis said. "This is obviously all new to him being in the States for the first time, with a different routine pitching every fifth day instead of sixth or seventh. But he's not an 18-year-old kid either. He has a history of what he's done to get ready for a season and we'll talk daily. Really, at the outset it comes down to me listening to him, because he's the one who knows what he needs to do to get ready."
Analysis: Iwakuma had a 107-69 record in 226 career games in Japan. The right-hander was selected the 2008 Pacific League MVP and winner of the Eiji Sawamura Award (the equivalent of the Cy Young Award) after going 21-4 with a 1.87 ERA. Last season, Iwakuma went 6-7 with a 2.42 ERA and 90 strikeouts in 17 starts. While his numbers overseas are impressive, you know it has been hit or miss when it has come to Japanese pitchers in the majors. Even if Iwakuma lands a rotation spot with Seattle, you won't want to use more than a late-round flier on him.

Tim Hudson
Hudson cleared to increase throwing
Tim Hudson, SP, ATL
2/12/2012
News: The Sports Xchange reports Braves SP Tim Hudson, who is recovering from surgery to repair a disc in his back late in November, had been playing light catch in his yard until begin cleared by doctors this week to increase his throwing.
Analysis: The word around Braves camp is proceed with caution in regards to the veteran Hudson. Pretty much every important Braves official has said they won't rush the right-hander in his recovery, and Atlanta is willing to start the season without him if it comes to that. We will just have to see how he progresses this spring. Consider Hudson an injury-risk, mid-round Fantasy pick on Draft Day. Clearly, he can be a very productive Fantasy option when healthy.

Mike Minor
Minor having early control problems
Mike Minor, SP, ATL
2/12/2012
News: The Sports Xchange reports Braves SP Mike Minor, vying again this spring for the fifth starter's job, said, "All my pitches are everywhere right now." His says his arm feels good, but that it's lagging and he isn't following through. Fortunately, he knows the point of the Braves' early throwing program is to get these preseason inconsistencies out of the way.
Analysis: Minor is considered the favorite to win the final spot in the Braves' rotation over Julio Teheran and Randall Delgado. However, Minor might be needed at the start of the season regardless if Tim Hudson's recovery from back surgery doesn't go as planned. Minor kind of disappointed in 15 starts in 2011. In fact, he has just a 4.74 ERA in 24 outings (23 starts) as a major leaguer and hasn't shown the same type of dominance he did in the minors. Still, the Braves have high hopes for the lefty and aren't giving up on him just yet. If Minor does make the rotation this spring, then look to him as a late-round Fantasy option in deep formats.

Craig Kimbrel
Kimbrel working on changeup
Craig Kimbrel, RP, ATL
2/12/2012
News: The Sports Xchange reports Braves RP Craig Kimbrel is working on locating his changeup, which he may use during the season if he's able to master it. But even if it's not ready for prime time, throwing it helps stretch him out for his fastball. He has yet to throw his curveball.
Analysis: While Kimbrel struggled at the end of the 2011 season, he still dominated hitters for most of the season on his way to winning NL rookie of the year honors. It's good that he is working to get better, but he shouldn't have to change too much since he has been a smash hit since debuting in 2010. Kimbrel is a must-own Fantasy RP and will likely be the first RP selected in many drafts this spring.

Roy Oswalt
Phillies not in running for Oswalt?
Roy Oswalt, SP, PHI
2/12/2012
News: The Sports Xchange reports Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. defused a FOXSports.com report that his team remained in the hunt to re-sign Roy Oswalt. "We really don't have any room for him," Amaro told MLB.com. "We have five, six starters, and our resources are about where we want to be right now. I think he wouldn't mind coming back, but I don't know that's feasible or a real possibility."
Analysis: The Phillies surfaced as a possible destination for Oswalt after rumors surfaced again that the team wanted to trade Joe Blanton. It seems the Phillies have no immediate plans to bring Oswalt aboard, but we will have to continue to track his offseason progress. Fortunately, all of the teams linked to Oswalt are expected contenders, but even so, Oswalt would be at best a No. 4 Fantasy SP given his chronic back woes and declining numbers.

 
 
 
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