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David Gonos

Draft prep: AL-only Head-to-Head mock

It's time to get your draft on!

In early February, we started our BIGS Fantasy drafts. The BIGS (Baseball in Grand Scale) is a combination of AL- and NL-only Head-to-Head leagues, where both champions end up facing off in a three-week BIGS World Series in September.

This is a 20-team league (10 in AL and 10 in NL) with the following scoring system: Hitting: Singles (1 pt.), Doubles (2), Triples (3), Home runs (4), Walks (1), Runs scored (1), Stolen bases (1), Grounds into a double-play (-1), Hits for cycle (5) and Hit by pitch (1). Pitching: Wins (10 pts.), Saves (5), Innings (1), Walks issued (-0.5), Hits allowed (-0.5), Earned runs (-1), Strikeouts (1), Quality starts (2), Complete games (5), Shutouts (5) and Relief wins (-5). (Relief wins are minus-5 points since they will get 10 points for a win, which will in turn make a relief win worth just a five points.)

The following draft should give you a idea of where we think certain players will be drafted -- as well as an idea of which players shouldn't be drafted.

This is the AL-only portion of this draft.

Here's the lineup for the fourth annual installment of this CBSSports.com league:

  • AL -- Amber Wilson -- Video Host
  • AL -- David Gonos -- Senior Fantasy Writer
  • AL -- Sergio Gonzalez -- Fantasy Staff Writer
  • AL -- Ross Devonport -- Fantasy Staff Writer
  • AL -- Peter Madden -- Managing Editor, Fantasy Sports
  • AL -- Mark Swanson -- Managing Editor
  • AL -- Scott White -- Fantasy Staff Writer
  • AL -- Jake Payton -- Senior Engineer
  • AL -- David Salinas -- Manager, Sales Strategy
  • AL -- Eric Kay -- Producer
  • NL -- Eric Mack -- Senior Fantasy Writer
  • NL -- Jamey Eisenberg -- Senior Fantasy Writer
  • NL -- Michael J. Hurcomb -- Fantasy Staff Writer
  • NL -- Casey Johnson -- Staff Editor
  • NL -- Fazal Imam -- Fantasy Producer/Corey Guerrera, Product Manager, Fantasy Sports
  • NL -- Alex Riethmiller -- Director of Communications
  • NL -- Mike Levine -- Production Manager
  • NL -- Dave Richard -- Senior Fantasy Writer
  • NL -- Tony Fernandez -- Director of Technology
  • NL -- Joe Ferreira -- VP of CBS Interactive

Rosters consist of 24 players, with 16 starters at the following positions: Catcher (1), First baseman (1), Second baseman (1), Shortstop (1), Third baseman (1), Outfielders (3), Des. Hitter (1), Starting pitchers (5) and Relief pitchers (2).

Draft Results
Round 1
1Amber WilsonAlex Rodriguez (3B NYY)
2Scott WhiteMiguel Cabrera (3B DET)
3Jake PaytonCurtis Granderson (OF DET)
4Mark SwansonGrady Sizemore (OF CLE)
5Ross DevonportDavid Ortiz (DH BOS)
6David GonosVladimir Guerrero (OF ANA)
7David SalinasMagglio Ordonez (OF DET)
8Eric KayDerek Jeter (SS NYY)
9Peter MaddenAlex Rios (OF TOR)
10Sergio GonzalezJustin Morneau (1B MIN)
Round 2
11Sergio GonzalezRobinson Cano (2B NYY)
12Peter MaddenJustin Verlander (SP DET)
13Eric KayVictor Martinez (C CLE)
14David SalinasJosh Beckett (SP BOS)
15David GonosB.J. Upton (OF TB)
16Ross DevonportPaul Konerko (1B CHW)
17Mark SwansonTravis Hafner (DH CLE)
18Jake PaytonManny Ramirez (OF BOS)
19Scott WhiteCarl Crawford (OF TB)
20Amber WilsonCarlos Pena (1B TB)
Round 3
21Amber WilsonNick Swisher (OF CHW)
22Scott WhiteIan Kinsler (2B TEX)
23Jake PaytonJonathan Papelbon (RP BOS)
24Mark SwansonChone Figgins (3B ANA)
25Ross DevonportJohn Lackey (SP ANA)
26David GonosC.C. Sabathia (SP CLE)
27David SalinasRoy Halladay (SP TOR)
28Eric KayErik Bedard (SP BAL)
29Peter MaddenFrancisco Rodriguez (RP ANA)
30Sergio GonzalezScott Kazmir (SP TB)
Round 4
31Sergio GonzalezFelix Hernandez (SP SEA)
32Peter MaddenCarlos Guillen (1B DET)
33Eric KayIchiro Suzuki (OF SEA)
34David SalinasBobby Jenks (RP CHW)
35David GonosNick Markakis (OF BAL)
36Ross DevonportTorii Hunter (OF ANA)
37Mark SwansonMichael Young (SS TEX)
38Jake PaytonDaisuke Matsuzaka (SP BOS)
39Scott WhiteBobby Abreu (OF NYY)
40Amber WilsonVernon Wells (OF TOR)
Round 5
41Amber WilsonJoe Mauer (C MIN)
42Scott WhiteJames Shields (SP TB)
43Jake PaytonJorge Posada (C NYY)
44Mark SwansonDelmon Young (OF MIN)
45Ross DevonportBrian Roberts (2B BAL)
46David GonosJ.J. Putz (RP SEA)
47David SalinasFausto Carmona (SP CLE)
48Eric KayJered Weaver (SP ANA)
49Peter MaddenGary Sheffield (DH DET)
50Sergio GonzalezMariano Rivera (RP NYY)
Round 6
51Sergio GonzalezJoe Nathan (RP MIN)
52Peter MaddenMike Lowell (3B BOS)
53Eric KayHuston Street (RP OAK)
54David SalinasDontrelle Willis (SP DET)
55David GonosAlex Gordon (3B KC)
56Ross DevonportOrlando Cabrera (SS CHW)
57Mark SwansonHideki Matsui (OF NYY)
58Jake PaytonA.J. Burnett (SP TOR)
59Scott WhiteJim Thome (DH CHW)
60Amber WilsonFrancisco Liriano (SP MIN)
Round 7
61Amber WilsonChien-Ming Wang (SP NYY)
62Scott WhiteKevin Youkilis (1B BOS)
63Jake PaytonJeremy Bonderman (SP DET)
64Mark SwansonHowie Kendrick (2B ANA)
65Ross DevonportJosh Fields (3B CHW)
66David GonosPhil Hughes (SP NYY)
67David SalinasKelvim Escobar (SP ANA)
68Eric KayHank Blalock (3B TEX)
69Peter MaddenDustin Pedroia (2B BOS)
70Sergio GonzalezJavier Vazquez (SP CHW)
Round 8
71Sergio GonzalezJhonny Peralta (SS CLE)
72Peter MaddenJoba Chamberlain (RP NYY)
73Eric KayRyan Garko (1B CLE)
74David SalinasAdrian Beltre (3B SEA)
75David GonosJ.D. Drew (OF BOS)
76Ross DevonportJon Lester (SP BOS)
77Mark SwansonKenji Johjima (C SEA)
78Jake PaytonEdgar Renteria (SS DET)
79Scott WhiteDustin McGowan (SP TOR)
80Amber WilsonAndy Pettitte (SP NYY)
Round 9
81Amber WilsonMichael Cuddyer (OF MIN)
82Scott WhiteJulio Lugo (SS BOS)
83Jake PaytonJosh Hamilton (OF TEX)
84Mark SwansonBilly Butler (DH KC)
85Ross DevonportRaul Ibanez (OF SEA)
86David GonosEvan Longoria (3B TB)
87David SalinasPlacido Polanco (2B DET)
88Eric KayJermaine Dye (OF CHW)
89Peter MaddenJacoby Ellsbury (OF BOS)
90Sergio GonzalezCasey Blake (3B CLE)
Round 10
91Sergio GonzalezJoe Blanton (SP OAK)
92Peter MaddenRich Harden (SP OAK)
93Eric KayErvin Santana (SP ANA)
94David SalinasJason Varitek (C BOS)
95David GonosJon Garland (SP ANA)
96Ross DevonportKevin Slowey (SP MIN)
97Mark SwansonJake Westbrook (SP CLE)
98Jake PaytonZack Greinke (SP KC)
99Scott WhiteGil Meche (SP KC)
100Amber WilsonJoe Borowski (RP CLE)
Round 11
101Amber WilsonTodd Jones (RP DET)
102Scott WhiteIan Kennedy (SP NYY)
103Jake PaytonAaron Hill (2B TOR)
104Mark SwansonAdam Loewen (SP BAL)
105Ross DevonportRocco Baldelli (OF TB)
106David GonosJarrod Saltalamacchia (C TEX)
107David SalinasRichie Sexson (1B SEA)
108Eric KayShaun Marcum (SP TOR)
109Peter MaddenClay Buchholz (SP BOS)
110Sergio GonzalezJohn Buck (C KC)
Round 12
111Sergio GonzalezJohnny Damon (OF NYY)
112Peter MaddenIvan Rodriguez (C DET)
113Eric KayJack Cust (OF OAK)
114David SalinasJeremy Accardo (RP TOR)
115David GonosBobby Crosby (SS OAK)
116Ross DevonportKurt Suzuki (C OAK)
117Mark SwansonMark Buehrle (SP CHW)
118Jake PaytonScott Rolen (3B TOR)
119Scott WhiteJoakim Soria (RP KC)
120Amber WilsonLuke Scott (OF BAL)
Round 13
121Amber WilsonNate Robertson (SP DET)
122Scott WhiteB.J. Ryan (RP TOR)
123Jake PaytonLyle Overbay (1B TOR)
124Mark SwansonBoof Bonser (SP MIN)
125Ross DevonportC.J. Wilson (RP TEX)
126David GonosMatt Garza (SP TB)
127David SalinasMark Teahen (OF KC)
128Eric KayJason Kubel (OF MIN)
129Peter MaddenAdam Jones (OF SEA)
130Sergio GonzalezMike Mussina (SP NYY)
Round 14
131Sergio GonzalezJason Giambi (DH NYY)
132Peter MaddenCasey Kotchman (1B ANA)
133Eric KayDaniel Cabrera (SP BAL)
134David SalinasMelky Cabrera (OF NYY)
135David GonosBrian Bannister (SP KC)
136Ross Devonport*Carlos Quentin (OF CHW)
137Mark SwansonAndy Sonnanstine (SP TB)
138Jake PaytonAdam Lind (OF TOR)
139Scott WhiteKevin Millwood (SP TEX)
140Amber WilsonJoe Saunders (SP ANA)
Round 15
141Amber WilsonDaric Barton (1B OAK)
142Scott WhiteJose Guillen (OF KC)
143Jake PaytonJohn Danks (SP CHW)
144Mark SwansonMiguel Batista (SP SEA)
145Ross DevonportJeremy Guthrie (SP BAL)
146David GonosTravis Buck (OF OAK)
147David SalinasBrandon Inge (3B DET)
148Eric KayRafael Betancourt (RP CLE)
149Peter MaddenAdam Miller (SP CLE)
150Sergio GonzalezJonny Gomes (OF TB)
Round 16
151Sergio GonzalezGary Matthews (OF ANA)
152Peter MaddenDavid DeJesus (OF KC)
153Eric KayBen Broussard (1B TEX)
154David SalinasYuniesky Betancourt (SS SEA)
155David GonosTroy Percival (RP TB)
156Ross DevonportFrank Thomas (DH TOR)
157Mark SwansonScott Baker (SP MIN)
158Jake PaytonAubrey Huff (1B BAL)
159Scott WhiteJustin Duchscherer (RP OAK)
160Amber WilsonEric Chavez (3B OAK)
Round 17
161Amber WilsonBrandon Wood (3B ANA)
162Scott WhiteTim Wakefield (SP BOS)
163Jake PaytonEdwin Jackson (SP TB)
164Mark SwansonMelvin Mora (3B BAL)
165Ross DevonportBrad B. Wilkerson (1B SEA)
166David GonosHayden Penn (SP BAL)
167David SalinasFernando Rodney (RP DET)
168Eric KayAkinori Iwamura (3B TB)
169Peter MaddenJarrod Washburn (SP SEA)
170Sergio GonzalezRamon Hernandez (C BAL)
Round 18
171Sergio GonzalezJoe Crede (3B CHW)
172Peter MaddenDavid Price (SP TB)
173Eric KayMilton Bradley (OF TEX)
174David SalinasMarcus Thames (OF DET)
175David GonosGeorge Sherrill (RP BAL)
176Ross DevonportErick Aybar (SS ANA)
177Mark SwansonJoaquin Benoit (RP TEX)
178Jake PaytonGio Gonzalez (SP OAK)
179Scott WhiteBrandon McCarthy (SP TEX)
180Amber WilsonJose Lopez (2B SEA)
Round 19
181Amber WilsonPaul Byrd (SP CLE)
182Scott WhiteBrendan Harris (SS MIN)
183Jake PaytonMatt Stairs (OF TOR)
184Mark SwansonScot Shields (RP ANA)
185Ross DevonportKazuo Fukumori (RP TEX)
186David GonosKenny Rogers (SP DET)
187David SalinasGarret Anderson (OF ANA)
188Eric KayBrandon Morrow (RP SEA)
189Peter MaddenDan Johnson (1B OAK)
190Sergio GonzalezCarlos Silva (SP SEA)
Round 20
191Sergio GonzalezJose A. Contreras (SP CHW)
192Peter MaddenJuan Rivera (OF ANA)
193Eric KayLuke Hochevar (SP KC)
194David SalinasJoel Zumaya (RP DET)
195David GonosPhilip Humber (SP MIN)
196Ross DevonportJesse Litsch (SP TOR)
197Mark SwansonAsdrubal Cabrera (2B CLE)
198Jake PaytonA.J. Pierzynski (C CHW)
199Scott WhiteMark Ellis (2B OAK)
200Amber WilsonAaron Laffey (SP CLE)
Round 21
201Amber WilsonCarlos Gonzalez (OF OAK)
202Scott WhiteMike Lamb (3B MIN)
203Jake PaytonLivan Hernandez (SP MIN)
204Mark SwansonKason Gabbard (SP TEX)
205Ross DevonportGavin Floyd (SP CHW)
206David GonosJake McGee (SP TB)
207David SalinasSammy Sosa (DH TEX)
208Eric KayMike Napoli (C ANA)
209Peter MaddenJamie Walker (RP BAL)
210Sergio GonzalezJose Vidro (DH SEA)
Round 22
211Sergio GonzalezKyle Davies (SP KC)
212Peter MaddenJulian Tavarez (SP BOS)
213Eric KayHideki Okajima (RP BOS)
214David SalinasVicente Padilla (SP TEX)
215David GonosCurt Schilling (SP BOS)
216Ross Devonport*Kevin Millar (1B BAL)
217Mark SwansonFranklin Gutierrez (OF CLE)
218Jake PaytonAndy Marte (3B CLE)
219Scott WhiteDioner Navarro (C TB)
220Amber WilsonJason Bartlett (SS TB)
Round 23
221Amber WilsonCarlos Gomez (OF MIN)
222Scott WhiteJason Hammel (SP TB)
223Jake PaytonGreg Smith (SP OAK)
224Mark SwansonMaicer Izturis (2B ANA)
225Ross Devonport*Marlon Byrd (OF TEX)
226David GonosBartolo Colon (SP ANA)
227David SalinasCraig Monroe (OF MIN)
228Eric KayJason Botts (OF TEX)
229Peter MaddenRadhames Liz (SP BAL)
230Sergio GonzalezKenny Lofton (OF CLE)
Round 24
231Sergio GonzalezChad Gaudin (SP OAK)
232Peter MaddenWladimir Balentien (OF SEA)
233Eric KayCorey Patterson (OF BAL)
234David SalinasCliff Lee (SP CLE)
235David GonosKevin Mulvey (SP MIN)
236Ross Devonport*Jacque Jones (OF DET)
237Mark SwansonAl Reyes (RP TB)
238Jake PaytonCoco Crisp (OF BOS)
239Scott WhiteJason Jennings (SP TEX)
240Amber WilsonShelley Duncan (DH NYY)

Draft Results
Amber Wilson
41CJoe Mauer (MIN)
201BCarlos Pena (TB)
1411BDaric Barton (OAK)
1802BJose Lopez (SEA)
220SSJason Bartlett (TB)
13BAlex Rodriguez (NYY)
1603BEric Chavez (OAK)
1613BBrandon Wood (ANA)
21OFNick Swisher (CHW)
40OFVernon Wells (TOR)
81OFMichael Cuddyer (MIN)
120OFLuke Scott (BAL)
201OFCarlos Gonzalez (OAK)
221OFCarlos Gomez (MIN)
240DHShelley Duncan (NYY)
60SPFrancisco Liriano (MIN)
61SPChien-Ming Wang (NYY)
80SPAndy Pettitte (NYY)
121SPNate Robertson (DET)
140SPJoe Saunders (ANA)
181SPPaul Byrd (CLE)
200SPAaron Laffey (CLE)
100RPJoe Borowski (CLE)
101RPTodd Jones (DET)
Scott White
219CDioner Navarro (TB)
621BKevin Youkilis (BOS)
222BIan Kinsler (TEX)
1992BMark Ellis (OAK)
82SSJulio Lugo (BOS)
182SSBrendan Harris (MIN)
23BMiguel Cabrera (DET)
2023BMike Lamb (MIN)
19OFCarl Crawford (TB)
39OFBobby Abreu (NYY)
142OFJose Guillen (KC)
59DHJim Thome (CHW)
42SPJames Shields (TB)
79SPDustin McGowan (TOR)
99SPGil Meche (KC)
102SPIan Kennedy (NYY)
139SPKevin Millwood (TEX)
162SPTim Wakefield (BOS)
179SPBrandon McCarthy (TEX)
222SPJason Hammel (TB)
239SPJason Jennings (TEX)
119RPJoakim Soria (KC)
122RPB.J. Ryan (TOR)
159RPJustin Duchscherer (OAK)
Jake Payton
43CJorge Posada (NYY)
198CA.J. Pierzynski (CHW)
1231BLyle Overbay (TOR)
1581BAubrey Huff (BAL)
1032BAaron Hill (TOR)
78SSEdgar Renteria (DET)
1183BScott Rolen (TOR)
2183BAndy Marte (CLE)
3OFCurtis Granderson (DET)
18OFManny Ramirez (BOS)
83OFJosh Hamilton (TEX)
138OFAdam Lind (TOR)
183OFMatt Stairs (TOR)
238OFCoco Crisp (BOS)
38SPDaisuke Matsuzaka (BOS)
58SPA.J. Burnett (TOR)
63SPJeremy Bonderman (DET)
98SPZack Greinke (KC)
143SPJohn Danks (CHW)
163SPEdwin Jackson (TB)
178SPGio Gonzalez (OAK)
203SPLivan Hernandez (MIN)
223SPGreg Smith (OAK)
23RPJonathan Papelbon (BOS)
Mark Swanson
77CKenji Johjima (SEA)
642BHowie Kendrick (ANA)
1972BAsdrubal Cabrera (CLE)
2242BMaicer Izturis (ANA)
37SSMichael Young (TEX)
243BChone Figgins (ANA)
1643BMelvin Mora (BAL)
4OFGrady Sizemore (CLE)
44OFDelmon Young (MIN)
57OFHideki Matsui (NYY)
217OFFranklin Gutierrez (CLE)
17DHTravis Hafner (CLE)
84DHBilly Butler (KC)
97SPJake Westbrook (CLE)
104SPAdam Loewen (BAL)
117SPMark Buehrle (CHW)
124SPBoof Bonser (MIN)
137SPAndy Sonnanstine (TB)
144SPMiguel Batista (SEA)
157SPScott Baker (MIN)
204SPKason Gabbard (TEX)
177RPJoaquin Benoit (TEX)
184RPScot Shields (ANA)
237RPAl Reyes (TB)
Ross Devonport
116CKurt Suzuki (OAK)
161BPaul Konerko (CHW)
1651BBrad B. Wilkerson (SEA)
452BBrian Roberts (BAL)
56SSOrlando Cabrera (CHW)
176SSErick Aybar (ANA)
653BJosh Fields (CHW)
36OFTorii Hunter (ANA)
85OFRaul Ibanez (SEA)
105OFRocco Baldelli (TB)
5DHDavid Ortiz (BOS)
156DHFrank Thomas (TOR)
25SPJohn Lackey (ANA)
76SPJon Lester (BOS)
96SPKevin Slowey (MIN)
145SPJeremy Guthrie (BAL)
196SPJesse Litsch (TOR)
205SPGavin Floyd (CHW)
125RPC.J. Wilson (TEX)
185RPKazuo Fukumori (TEX)
David Gonos
106CJarrod Saltalamacchia (TEX)
115SSBobby Crosby (OAK)
553BAlex Gordon (KC)
863BEvan Longoria (TB)
6OFVladimir Guerrero (ANA)
15OFB.J. Upton (TB)
35OFNick Markakis (BAL)
75OFJ.D. Drew (BOS)
146OFTravis Buck (OAK)
26SPC.C. Sabathia (CLE)
66SPPhil Hughes (NYY)
95SPJon Garland (ANA)
126SPMatt Garza (TB)
135SPBrian Bannister (KC)
166SPHayden Penn (BAL)
186SPKenny Rogers (DET)
195SPPhilip Humber (MIN)
206SPJake McGee (TB)
215SPCurt Schilling (BOS)
226SPBartolo Colon (ANA)
235SPKevin Mulvey (MIN)
46RPJ.J. Putz (SEA)
155RPTroy Percival (TB)
175RPGeorge Sherrill (BAL)
David Salinas
94CJason Varitek (BOS)
1071BRichie Sexson (SEA)
872BPlacido Polanco (DET)
154SSYuniesky Betancourt (SEA)
743BAdrian Beltre (SEA)
1473BBrandon Inge (DET)
7OFMagglio Ordonez (DET)
127OFMark Teahen (KC)
134OFMelky Cabrera (NYY)
174OFMarcus Thames (DET)
187OFGarret Anderson (ANA)
227OFCraig Monroe (MIN)
207DHSammy Sosa (TEX)
14SPJosh Beckett (BOS)
27SPRoy Halladay (TOR)
47SPFausto Carmona (CLE)
54SPDontrelle Willis (DET)
67SPKelvim Escobar (ANA)
214SPVicente Padilla (TEX)
234SPCliff Lee (CLE)
34RPBobby Jenks (CHW)
114RPJeremy Accardo (TOR)
167RPFernando Rodney (DET)
194RPJoel Zumaya (DET)
Eric Kay
13CVictor Martinez (CLE)
208CMike Napoli (ANA)
731BRyan Garko (CLE)
1531BBen Broussard (TEX)
8SSDerek Jeter (NYY)
683BHank Blalock (TEX)
1683BAkinori Iwamura (TB)
33OFIchiro Suzuki (SEA)
88OFJermaine Dye (CHW)
113OFJack Cust (OAK)
128OFJason Kubel (MIN)
173OFMilton Bradley (TEX)
228OFJason Botts (TEX)
233OFCorey Patterson (BAL)
28SPErik Bedard (BAL)
48SPJered Weaver (ANA)
93SPErvin Santana (ANA)
108SPShaun Marcum (TOR)
133SPDaniel Cabrera (BAL)
193SPLuke Hochevar (KC)
53RPHuston Street (OAK)
148RPRafael Betancourt (CLE)
188RPBrandon Morrow (SEA)
213RPHideki Okajima (BOS)
Peter Madden
112CIvan Rodriguez (DET)
321BCarlos Guillen (DET)
1321BCasey Kotchman (ANA)
1891BDan Johnson (OAK)
692BDustin Pedroia (BOS)
523BMike Lowell (BOS)
9OFAlex Rios (TOR)
89OFJacoby Ellsbury (BOS)
129OFAdam Jones (SEA)
152OFDavid DeJesus (KC)
192OFJuan Rivera (ANA)
232OFWladimir Balentien (SEA)
49DHGary Sheffield (DET)
12SPJustin Verlander (DET)
92SPRich Harden (OAK)
109SPClay Buchholz (BOS)
149SPAdam Miller (CLE)
169SPJarrod Washburn (SEA)
172SPDavid Price (TB)
212SPJulian Tavarez (BOS)
229SPRadhames Liz (BAL)
29RPFrancisco Rodriguez (ANA)
72RPJoba Chamberlain (NYY)
209RPJamie Walker (BAL)
Sergio Gonzalez
110CJohn Buck (KC)
170CRamon Hernandez (BAL)
101BJustin Morneau (MIN)
112BRobinson Cano (NYY)
71SSJhonny Peralta (CLE)
903BCasey Blake (CLE)
1713BJoe Crede (CHW)
111OFJohnny Damon (NYY)
150OFJonny Gomes (TB)
151OFGary Matthews (ANA)
230OFKenny Lofton (CLE)
131DHJason Giambi (NYY)
210DHJose Vidro (SEA)
30SPScott Kazmir (TB)
31SPFelix Hernandez (SEA)
70SPJavier Vazquez (CHW)
91SPJoe Blanton (OAK)
130SPMike Mussina (NYY)
190SPCarlos Silva (SEA)
191SPJose A. Contreras (CHW)
211SPKyle Davies (KC)
231SPChad Gaudin (OAK)
50RPMariano Rivera (NYY)
51RPJoe Nathan (MIN)
Ross Devonport*
2161BKevin Millar (BAL)
136OFCarlos Quentin (CHW)
225OFMarlon Byrd (TEX)
236OFJacque Jones (DET)

 
 
 
Player News
Joe Mauer
Mauer 'feels good' after workout
Joe Mauer, C, MIN
2:50 PM
News: The News-Press reports Twins C Joe Mauer took two rounds of batting practice and went through a set of conditioning drills around the base paths Monday, and he appeared to have no problems sprinting. Mauer battled leg injuries in 2011. “I feel good,” Mauer said. “It feels good to get back out here again.” Mauer also put to rest the rumors that he gained 30 pounds in the offseason. “I heard that, too, and I couldn’t believe it," he said. “It’s just how rumors start. There were a lot of things out there last year that weren’t true. I’m about 220, 225. I need to add a little more weight before we start.”
Analysis: While most players feel good when they arrive to camp, it's especially encouraging to hear Mauer say that since last season he was coming off knee surgery and wasn't ready for the start of spring training. Mauer will head into 2012 motivated after an injury-plagued 2011. There's no guarantee he is past his knee problems, but the Twins are going to do their best to make sure Mauer avoids the DL. There is obviously risk involved with drafting Mauer, but his potential to be an elite Fantasy option at catcher make it worth drafting him. An offseason of staying health could make Mauer a steal in the fifth or sixth round of mixed-league drafts.

Jair Jurrjens
Jurrjens still trade candidate
Jair Jurrjens, SP, ATL
11:57 AM
News: CBSSports.com senior writer Danny Knobler reports sources said the Braves could try and trade SP Jair Jurrjens if he proves healthy in spring training. The Braves tried to trade Jurrjens this winter, but they couldn't find a taker because potential trade partners weren't convinced Jurrjens was healthy or could stay healthy. Jurrjens missed the end of the 2011 season with a knee injury and has made just 43 starts the last two seasons.
Analysis: When Jurrjens is healthy, he is one of the best pitchers in the majors. His 1.87 ERA in the first half last season was second to only Jered Weaver among major-league starters. Jurrjens has won 13-plus games in three of the last four seasons. So why would the Braves want to trade him? Well, Jurrjens is a free agent after the 2013 season and it appears Atlanta is ready to clear some rotation space for the likes of Julio Teheran and Randall Delgado. It's going to be very interesting to see what happens with Jurrjens this spring. There appears to be a chance he might not finish the spring with Atlanta, which could mean Jurrjens slides down draft boards in NL-only formats that lose players who are traded to the AL. In mixed leagues, Jurrjens is still a decent mid-round Fantasy pick.

A.J. Burnett
Angels, Indians interested in Burnett
A.J. Burnett, SP, NYY
11:40 AM
News: FOXSports.com reports sources indicate the Angels are interested in Yankees SP A.J. Burnett, whose name has been heavily mentioned in trade rumors with the Pirates. However, the Angels are on Burnett's no-trade list and he wants to stay east. Pittsburgh is still considered the heavy favorite to potentially land Burnett. CBSSports.com baseball insider Jon Heyman said the Indians have also inquired about Burnett. The trade talks involve DH Travis Hafner, but Cleveland is unsure if it would make that trade. The Yankees also don't mind the free agent DH options available.
Analysis: Right now the hold up in the Pirates trade is how much money Pittsburgh will be willing to pay of Burnett's remaining salary over the next two years ($33 million) and the prospects the Pirates would send to the Yankees. Perhaps these rumors regarding the Angels and Indians might speed up the process, but other sources have said the Yankees would keep Burnett if the deal isn't right for them. Wherever Burnett pitches in 2012, he is going to be a late-round Fantasy pick coming off a turbulent 2011 campaign.

Coco Crisp
Crisp moving over for Cespedes?
Coco Crisp, CF, OAK
10:13 AM
News: Sources have told FOXSports.com that the Athletics intend to start newly signed Cuban defector Yoenis Cespedes in center field right away, which would move Coco Crisp over to left field and Seth Smith to DH. Cespedes is already 26 and has faced upper-level competition in Cuba, but some scouts think he could use some time in the minors to adjust to the U.S. game.
Analysis: None of these reports are coming directly from the Athletics, so you should consider them nothing more than speculation at this point. Still, speculation is better than nothing, and if Cespedes is in fact going to be on the opening day roster, then he might even be worth drafting in the middle rounds, given his upside. As for Crisp, moving to left field wouldn't have any real impact on his Fantasy value. The Athletics outfield is even more crowded with the Cespedes signing, but the team seems to consider Crisp a mainstay at the top of the lineup. Given his base-stealing ability and doubles pop, he's a worthy fourth or fifth outfielder in mixed leagues.

Ryan Braun
Braun will know fate by Feb. 24
Ryan Braun, LF, MIL
10:03 AM
News: Monday came and went without a ruling on Brewers OF Ryan Braun's pending 50-game suspension for testing positive for a banned substance. It was the 25th day since the three-man panel heard Braun's appeal. According to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, the panel was supposed to “make all reasonable efforts” to deliver a verdict within that period of time, but chairman Shyam Das was given an extension. A decision is expected before Braun reports to spring training on Feb. 24, but the exact date is unknown since the process is intended to be confidential.
Analysis: The panel's need for a lengthy deliberation is theoretically a good sign, but then again, since the process is usually confidential, we don't know how common such extensions are. Braun's case is said to be unique, but it might not make much of a difference to the panel. If you're drafting now, you should do so with the expectation that Braun will miss the first 50 games of the season, which could allow him to slip to the middle rounds in standard mixed leagues. If the appeal is upheld, though, he's suddenly back to being a first-rounder in Fantasy.

Michael Pineda
Pineda 'excited' to be with Yanks
Michael Pineda, SP, NYY
3:15 PM
News: Michael Pineda started his New York Yankees' career a little early. The All-Star pitcher acquired from Seattle last month joined pre-spring training workouts Tuesday at the Yankees' minor league complex. "I'm excited because it's my first time," Pineda said. "I'm working hard to help my team make it to the playoffs." The Mariners and Yankees completed a four-player trade that sent promising slugger Jesus Montero and pitcher Hector Noesi to the Mariners for Pineda and pitching prospect Jose Campos. "My mom is excited because she has a lot of family in New York, and she's never come to America," said Pineda, who's mother lives in the Dominican Republic. "So this year, it's the first time she's coming to America. She's excited." Pineda and second baseman Robinson Cano are friends, which should help the pitcher's adjustment. "He talked to me, (and said) focus on the game, in your work," Pineda said. "Don't worry. I'll take care of you."
Analysis: The 23-year-old got off to a 6-2 start with a 2.16 ERA in his first season before finishing at 9-10 with a 3.74 ERA. He led the major leagues by holding right-handed batters to a .184 average, and he struck out 173 in 171 innings. Every Fantasy owner is looking toward Pineda in pinstripes. Had he been on a contender as a rookie in 2011, then he might have had a better record. He went 9-10 in 28 starts. Ivan Nova went 16-4 with the Yankees in 28 outings (27 starts) last season, which Fantasy owners would take any day given Pineda's upside. Consider Pineda a top 25 Fantasy SP on Draft Day. He was already a must-own Fantasy SP, but joining the Yankees makes him that much more valuable.

Alex Liddi
Liddi to work at 1B in spring
Alex Liddi, 3B, SEA
3:09 PM
News: The Seattle Times reports Mariners manager Eric Wedge said 3B Alex Liddi will be playing first base for most of the spring. Liddi began taking grounders at first on Tuesday.
Analysis: It seems as though the Mariners want to see if they can find an alternative way to get Liddi on the roster in the event Kyle Seager and Chone Figgins prove to be viable options at third base. Liddi could be a backup to Justin Smoak at first base. However, it appears Liddi might only be vying for a backup role with Seattle, so unless he has an outstanding spring, then he should be left for AL-only Fantasy formats on Draft Day.

Tsuyoshi Nishioka
Nishioka wants to be 'aggressive'
Tsuyoshi Nishioka, SS, MIN
2:58 PM
News: The News-Press reports Twins SS Tsuyoshi Nishioka arrived a week early to spring training so he could adjust to the time difference from Japan. He worked out Monday and said through a translator that adjusting to his first experience in the majors took its toll on him in 2011. “I want to be more aggressive,” Nishioka said. “Not knowing right from left, it was strange playing the sport of baseball. It’s difficult when you think about it. Driving a car, you drive on opposite sides of the road. Outside the ballpark, there were lifestyle adjustments, too. That made it pretty difficult.”
Analysis: It's good that Nishioka has come to camp with the right attitude. However, he is still looking at being a reserve after the team signed Jamey Carroll to start at shortstop. That's not to say Nishioka can't emerge as a starter at some point this season, but the Twins are going to make him earn it. Nishioka is at best an AL-only Fantasy reserve on Draft Day.

Mike Moustakas
Moustakas in great shape
Mike Moustakas, 3B, KC
12:48 PM
News: Royals manager Ned Yost had his contract option for the 2013 season picked up on Tuesday, but the Kansas City skipper seemed more interested in talking about his 2012 team. Yost was impressed with how many players have shown up for spring training early and is really blown away by the fitness level of a few of his players. "Billy Butler and Mike Moustakas -- I'm extremely proud of both of those guys," Yost told reporters. "They could be in the best shape they've been in their careers. Billy looks great, and I didn't even hardly recognize Moose he looks so good."
Analysis: While the fitness level doesn't necessarily mean a player will have success, it really can't hurt either. To hear Yost rave about Moustakas should get the attention of Fantasy owners. Moustakas, who is one of the Royals' top prospects, struggled when he first arrived in the majors last season. However, he seemed to have figured it out by season's end. Moustakas hit .352 with four homers and 12 RBI in his final 22 games last season. He is definitely one of the more intriguing Fantasy sleepers heading into 2012 and this latest report just adds to his appeal on Draft Day.

Jake Westbrook
Westbrook sheds 25 pounds
Jake Westbrook, SP, STL
2:11 PM
News: The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports Cardinals SP Jake Westbrook has shown up for spring training 25 pounds lighter than he was last season.
Analysis: This is the time of year where everyone seems to come to camp in better shape than they left last season. Hopefully for Westbrook it makes a difference in his game. He did go 12-9 in 2011, but he posted a 4.66 ERA and 1.53 WHIP in 33 starts. Westbrook can chew up innings, but he won't post impressive ERA, WHIP or strikeout total. Leave him for NL-only Fantasy formats.

 
 
 
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