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David Gonos

Draft prep: Mixed Head-to-Head writers draft

In mid-February, 12 owners from Fantasy Baseball sites across the Internet got together for the FLEX (Fantasy League of Experts) Mixed Head-to-Head draft. Over the past decade, this scoring format has actually overtaken Rotisserie formats in popularity on our site.

Ray Flowers of Fanball.com returns to defend his 2007 championship.

This is a 12-team league with the following scoring system: Hitting: Singles (1 pt.), Doubles (2), Triples (3), Home runs (4), Walks (1), Runs scored (1), Stolen bases (2), Strikeouts (-1), Caught Stealing (-1) and Hit by pitch (1). Pitching: Wins (10 pts.), Saves (10), Innings (1), Walks issued (-1), Earned runs (-1), Strikeouts (1), Complete games (5), Shutouts (10), Blown saves (-2) and Losses (-5).

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.

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

  • David Gonos -- CBSSports.com
  • Ray Flowers -- Fanball.com
  • Jason Pliml -- MockDraftCentral.com
  • Evan Rosen, Russell Sandman -- CreativeSports.com
  • Rob Tracy -- Elias Sports Bureau
  • Chris Bahr -- The Sporting News
  • Nando DiFino -- FantasyLand
  • Matt Lawrence -- ESPN.com
  • Nate Stephens -- Rotoworld.com
  • Simon Schreiber -- FantasyAuctioneer.com
  • Craig Brown -- HEATER Magazine
  • Dave Gawron -- RotoCommunity.com

Rosters consist of 22 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).

(Note: Nate Stephens actually replaced an AWOL owner midway through the second round, so his first two picks were automated picks.)

Draft Results
Round 1
1ESPNAlex Rodriguez (3B NYY)
2Fanball.comDavid Wright (3B NYM)
3Creative SportsJimmy Rollins (SS PHI)
4HEATER MagazineHanley Ramirez (SS FLA)
5Elias SportsChase Utley (2B PHI)
6Mock Draft CentralMatt Holliday (OF COL)
7RotoWorld*Albert Pujols (1B STL)
8FantasyLandJose B. Reyes (SS NYM)
9RotoCommunity.comMiguel Cabrera (3B DET)
10CBSSportsJohan Santana (SP NYM)
11Fantasy AuctioneerDavid Ortiz (DH BOS)
12Sporting NewsPrince Fielder (1B MIL)
Round 2
13Sporting NewsGrady Sizemore (OF CLE)
14Fantasy AuctioneerVladimir Guerrero (OF ANA)
15CBSSportsRyan Howard (1B PHI)
16RotoCommunity.comJake Peavy (SP SD)
17FantasyLandRyan J. Braun (3B MIL)
18RotoWorldLance Berkman (1B HOU)
19Mock Draft CentralBrandon Webb (SP ARI)
20Elias SportsMagglio Ordonez (OF DET)
21HEATER MagazineAramis Ramirez (3B CHC)
22Creative SportsCarlos N. Lee (OF HOU)
23Fanball.comErik Bedard (SP SEA)
24ESPNCarlos Beltran (OF NYM)
Round 3
25ESPNManny Ramirez (OF BOS)
26Fanball.comBrandon Phillips (2B CIN)
27Creative SportsGarrett Atkins (3B COL)
28HEATER MagazineBrian Roberts (2B BAL)
29Elias SportsVictor Martinez (C CLE)
30Mock Draft Central*Mark Teixeira (1B ATL)
31RotoWorldRussell Martin (C LA)
32FantasyLandJosh Beckett (SP BOS)
33RotoCommunity.comRobinson Cano (2B NYY)
34CBSSportsAlex Rios (OF TOR)
35Fantasy AuctioneerJustin Morneau (1B MIN)
36Sporting NewsJustin Verlander (SP DET)
Round 4
37Sporting NewsCurtis Granderson (OF DET)
38Fantasy AuctioneerChipper Jones (3B ATL)
39CBSSportsTravis Hafner (DH CLE)
40RotoCommunity.comC.C. Sabathia (SP CLE)
41FantasyLandIchiro Suzuki (OF SEA)
42RotoWorldNick Markakis (OF BAL)
43Mock Draft CentralCole Hamels (SP PHI)
44Elias SportsJohn Lackey (SP ANA)
45HEATER MagazineCarl Crawford (OF TB)
46Creative SportsAlfonso Soriano (OF CHC)
47Fanball.comDerek Jeter (SS NYY)
48ESPNMichael Young (SS TEX)
Round 5
49ESPNDan Uggla (2B FLA)
50Fanball.comAdam Dunn (OF CIN)
51Creative SportsAaron Harang (SP CIN)
52HEATER MagazineJoe Mauer (C MIN)
53Elias SportsRoy Halladay (SP TOR)
54Mock Draft CentralBobby Abreu (OF NYY)
55RotoWorldMiguel Tejada (SS HOU)
56FantasyLandNick Swisher (OF CHW)
57RotoCommunity.comTroy Tulowitzki (SS COL)
58CBSSports*Hideki Matsui (OF NYY)
59Fantasy AuctioneerRoy Oswalt (SP HOU)
60Sporting NewsDan Haren (SP ARI)
Round 6
61Sporting NewsB.J. Upton (OF TB)
62Fantasy AuctioneerJason Bay (OF PIT)
63CBSSports*Eric Byrnes (OF ARI)
64RotoCommunity.comAdrian Gonzalez (1B SD)
65FantasyLandDaisuke Matsuzaka (SP BOS)
66RotoWorldDerrek Lee (1B CHC)
67Mock Draft CentralJohn Smoltz (SP ATL)
68Elias SportsFelix Hernandez (SP SEA)
69HEATER MagazineCarlos Guillen (1B DET)
70Creative SportsIan Kinsler (2B TEX)
71Fanball.comTorii Hunter (OF ANA)
72ESPNScott Kazmir (SP TB)
Round 7
73ESPNCarlos Zambrano (SP CHC)
74Fanball.comRickie Weeks (2B MIL)
75Creative SportsTodd Helton (1B COL)
76HEATER MagazineRich Hill (SP CHC)
77Elias SportsCarlos Pena (1B TB)
78Mock Draft CentralRafael Furcal (SS LA)
79RotoWorldJ.J. Putz (RP SEA)
80FantasyLandBrett Myers (SP PHI)
81RotoCommunity.comJonathan Papelbon (RP BOS)
82CBSSportsRyan Zimmerman (3B WAS)
83Fantasy AuctioneerFrancisco Rodriguez (RP ANA)
84Sporting NewsBrad Hawpe (OF COL)
Round 8
85Sporting NewsMike Lowell (3B BOS)
86Fantasy AuctioneerVernon Wells (OF TOR)
87CBSSportsKelly Johnson (2B ATL)
88RotoCommunity.comHunter Pence (OF HOU)
89FantasyLandJosh Hamilton (OF TEX)
90RotoWorldCorey C. Hart (OF MIL)
91Mock Draft CentralChris R. Young (SP SD)
92Elias SportsFausto Carmona (SP CLE)
93HEATER MagazineJavier Vazquez (SP CHW)
94Creative SportsBrian McCann (C ATL)
95Fanball.comJoe Nathan (RP MIN)
96ESPNA.J. Burnett (SP TOR)
Round 9
97ESPNJorge Posada (C NYY)
98Fanball.comJames Shields (SP TB)
99Creative SportsBrad Penny (SP LA)
100HEATER MagazineTim Lincecum (SP SF)
101Elias SportsJeff Francoeur (OF ATL)
102Mock Draft CentralPaul Konerko (1B CHW)
103RotoWorldPedro Martinez (SP NYM)
104FantasyLandChris B. Young (OF ARI)
105RotoCommunity.comAndruw Jones (OF LA)
106CBSSportsJohn Maine (SP NYM)
107Fantasy AuctioneerBen Sheets (SP MIL)
108Sporting NewsOrlando Cabrera (SS CHW)
Round 10
109Sporting NewsChad Billingsley (SP LA)
110Fantasy AuctioneerFrancisco Liriano (SP MIN)
111CBSSportsBobby Jenks (RP CHW)
112RotoCommunity.comYovani Gallardo (SP MIL)
113FantasyLandJoba Chamberlain (RP NYY)
114RotoWorldChien-Ming Wang (SP NYY)
115Mock Draft CentralJeremy Bonderman (SP DET)
116Elias SportsChone Figgins (3B ANA)
117HEATER MagazineDustin McGowan (SP TOR)
118Creative SportsJeff Francis (SP COL)
119Fanball.comTim Hudson (SP ATL)
120ESPNBilly Wagner (RP NYM)
Round 11
121ESPNCarlos Delgado (1B NYM)
122Fanball.comMatt Cain (SP SF)
123Creative SportsMariano Rivera (RP NYY)
124HEATER MagazineTed Lilly (SP CHC)
125Elias SportsShane Victorino (OF PHI)
126Mock Draft CentralKenji Johjima (C SEA)
127RotoWorldJered Weaver (SP ANA)
128FantasyLandIan Snell (SP PIT)
129RotoCommunity.comAdam Wainwright (SP STL)
130CBSSportsDontrelle Willis (SP DET)
131Fantasy AuctioneerPat Burrell (OF PHI)
132Sporting NewsKevin Youkilis (1B BOS)
Round 12
133Sporting NewsTakashi Saito (RP LA)
134Fantasy AuctioneerOliver Perez (SP NYM)
135CBSSportsAndy Pettitte (SP NYY)
136RotoCommunity.comPhil Hughes (SP NYY)
137FantasyLandAdam A. LaRoche (1B PIT)
138RotoWorldDustin Pedroia (2B BOS)
139Mock Draft CentralManny Corpas (RP COL)
140Elias SportsJames Loney (1B LA)
141HEATER MagazineJohnny Damon (OF NYY)
142Creative SportsDerek Lowe (SP LA)
143Fanball.comFrancisco Cordero (RP CIN)
144ESPNRichie Sexson (1B SEA)
Round 13
145ESPNRich Harden (SP OAK)
146Fanball.comAlex Gordon (3B KC)
147Creative SportsClay Buchholz (SP BOS)
148HEATER MagazineJ.J. Hardy (SS MIL)
149Elias SportsJose Valverde (RP HOU)
150Mock Draft CentralRafael Soriano (RP ATL)
151RotoWorldHuston Street (RP OAK)
152FantasyLandBronson Arroyo (SP CIN)
153RotoCommunity.comBrad Lidge (RP PHI)
154CBSSportsEdgar Renteria (SS DET)
155Fantasy AuctioneerKelvim Escobar (SP ANA)
156Sporting NewsGary Sheffield (DH DET)
Round 14
157Sporting NewsJoe Blanton (SP OAK)
158Fantasy AuctioneerKhalil Greene (SS SD)
159CBSSportsTrevor Hoffman (RP SD)
160RotoCommunity.comMatt Kemp (OF LA)
161FantasyLandJim Thome (DH CHW)
162RotoWorldMark Buehrle (SP CHW)
163Mock Draft CentralJoe Borowski (RP CLE)
164Elias SportsTom Gorzelanny (SP PIT)
165HEATER MagazineGil Meche (SP KC)
166Creative SportsJuan Pierre (OF LA)
167Fanball.comDelmon Young (OF MIN)
168ESPNBarry Zito (SP SF)
Round 15
169ESPNChad Cordero (RP WAS)
170Fanball.comShaun Marcum (SP TOR)
171Creative SportsRandy Johnson (SP ARI)
172HEATER MagazineBoof Bonser (SP MIN)
173Elias SportsBrandon Lyon (RP ARI)
174Mock Draft CentralHank Blalock (3B TEX)
175RotoWorldEdwin Encarnacion (3B CIN)
176FantasyLandBobby Crosby (SS OAK)
177RotoCommunity.comPlacido Polanco (2B DET)
178CBSSportsJon Lester (SP BOS)
179Fantasy AuctioneerJason Isringhausen (RP STL)
180Sporting NewsJhonny Peralta (SS CLE)
Round 16
181Sporting NewsJon Garland (SP ANA)
182Fantasy AuctioneerKen Griffey (OF CIN)
183CBSSportsRamon Hernandez (C BAL)
184RotoCommunity.comZack Greinke (SP KC)
185FantasyLandBill Hall (OF MIL)
186RotoWorldKevin Kouzmanoff (3B SD)
187Mock Draft CentralOrlando Hudson (2B ARI)
188Elias SportsMoises Alou (OF NYM)
189HEATER MagazineBrian Wilson (RP SF)
190Creative SportsAdrian Beltre (3B SEA)
191Fanball.comJeremy Hermida (OF FLA)
192ESPNJermaine Dye (OF CHW)
Round 17
193ESPNDave Bush (SP MIL)
194Fanball.comGreg Maddux (SP SD)
195Creative SportsMatt Capps (RP PIT)
196HEATER MagazineJoakim Soria (RP KC)
197Elias SportsStephen Drew (SS ARI)
198Mock Draft CentralKosuke Fukudome (OF CHC)
199RotoWorldHowie Kendrick (2B ANA)
200FantasyLandTroy Glaus (3B STL)
201RotoCommunity.comLastings Milledge (OF WAS)
202CBSSportsJ.D. Drew (OF BOS)
203Fantasy AuctioneerYunel Escobar (SS ATL)
204Sporting NewsUbaldo Jimenez (SP COL)
Round 18
205Sporting NewsJosh Willingham (OF FLA)
206Fantasy AuctioneerJeff Kent (2B LA)
207CBSSportsIan Kennedy (SP NYY)
208RotoCommunity.comCarlos Marmol (RP CHC)
209FantasyLandJarrod Saltalamacchia (C TEX)
210RotoWorldEvan Longoria (3B TB)
211Mock Draft CentralJosh Fields (3B CHW)
212Elias SportsB.J. Ryan (RP TOR)
213HEATER MagazineRaul Ibanez (OF SEA)
214Creative SportsErvin Santana (SP ANA)
215Fanball.comAaron Hill (2B TOR)
216ESPNEric Gagne (RP MIL)
Round 19
217ESPNAaron Rowand (OF SF)
218Fanball.comRyan Garko (1B CLE)
219Creative SportsTodd Jones (RP DET)
220HEATER MagazineBob Howry (RP CHC)
221Elias SportsBarry Bonds (OF SF)
222Mock Draft CentralGeovany Soto (C CHC)
223RotoWorldHiroki Kuroda (SP LA)
224FantasyLandJason Giambi (DH NYY)
225RotoCommunity.comScott Olsen (SP FLA)
226CBSSportsAustin Kearns (OF WAS)
227Fantasy AuctioneerKevin Gregg (RP FLA)
228Sporting News*Carlos Ruiz (C PHI)
Round 20
229Sporting NewsTroy Percival (RP TB)
230Fantasy AuctioneerJason Varitek (C BOS)
231CBSSportsNick Johnson (1B WAS)
232RotoCommunity.comKevin Slowey (SP MIN)
233FantasyLandMatt Garza (SP TB)
234RotoWorldJustin Upton (OF ARI)
235Mock Draft CentralTom Glavine (SP ATL)
236Elias SportsFranklin Morales (SP COL)
237HEATER MagazineNate Robertson (SP DET)
238Creative SportsMike Mussina (SP NYY)
239Fanball.comMicah Owings (SP ARI)
240ESPNMelky Cabrera (OF NYY)
Round 21
241ESPNIvan Rodriguez (C DET)
242Fanball.comJake Westbrook (SP CLE)
243Creative SportsBartolo Colon (SP BOS)
244HEATER MagazineRafael Betancourt (RP CLE)
245Elias SportsKyle Kendrick (SP PHI)
246Mock Draft CentralJair Jurrjens (SP ATL)
247RotoWorldScott Baker (SP MIN)
248FantasyLandBilly Butler (DH KC)
249RotoCommunity.comHomer Bailey (SP CIN)
250CBSSportsBengie Molina (C SF)
251Fantasy AuctioneerShawn Hill (SP WAS)
252Sporting NewsTy Wigginton (3B HOU)
Round 22
253Sporting NewsJacoby Ellsbury (OF BOS)
254Fantasy AuctioneerMark Prior (SP SD)
255CBSSportsNoah Lowry (SP SF)
256RotoCommunity.comYadier Molina (C STL)
257FantasyLand 
258RotoWorld 
259Mock Draft Central 
260Elias Sports 
261HEATER Magazine 
262Creative Sports 
263Fanball.com 
264ESPN 

Draft Results
ESPN
97CJorge Posada (NYY)
241CIvan Rodriguez (DET)
1211BCarlos Delgado (NYM)
1441BRichie Sexson (SEA)
492BDan Uggla (FLA)
48SSMichael Young (TEX)
13BAlex Rodriguez (NYY)
24OFCarlos Beltran (NYM)
25OFManny Ramirez (BOS)
192OFJermaine Dye (CHW)
217OFAaron Rowand (SF)
240OFMelky Cabrera (NYY)
72SPScott Kazmir (TB)
73SPCarlos Zambrano (CHC)
96SPA.J. Burnett (TOR)
145SPRich Harden (OAK)
168SPBarry Zito (SF)
193SPDave Bush (MIL)
120RPBilly Wagner (NYM)
169RPChad Cordero (WAS)
216RPEric Gagne (MIL)
Fanball.com
2181BRyan Garko (CLE)
262BBrandon Phillips (CIN)
742BRickie Weeks (MIL)
2152BAaron Hill (TOR)
47SSDerek Jeter (NYY)
23BDavid Wright (NYM)
1463BAlex Gordon (KC)
50OFAdam Dunn (CIN)
71OFTorii Hunter (ANA)
167OFDelmon Young (MIN)
191OFJeremy Hermida (FLA)
23SPErik Bedard (SEA)
98SPJames Shields (TB)
119SPTim Hudson (ATL)
122SPMatt Cain (SF)
170SPShaun Marcum (TOR)
194SPGreg Maddux (SD)
239SPMicah Owings (ARI)
242SPJake Westbrook (CLE)
95RPJoe Nathan (MIN)
143RPFrancisco Cordero (CIN)
Creative Sports
94CBrian McCann (ATL)
751BTodd Helton (COL)
702BIan Kinsler (TEX)
3SSJimmy Rollins (PHI)
273BGarrett Atkins (COL)
1903BAdrian Beltre (SEA)
22OFCarlos N. Lee (HOU)
46OFAlfonso Soriano (CHC)
166OFJuan Pierre (LA)
51SPAaron Harang (CIN)
99SPBrad Penny (LA)
118SPJeff Francis (COL)
142SPDerek Lowe (LA)
147SPClay Buchholz (BOS)
171SPRandy Johnson (ARI)
214SPErvin Santana (ANA)
238SPMike Mussina (NYY)
243SPBartolo Colon (BOS)
123RPMariano Rivera (NYY)
195RPMatt Capps (PIT)
219RPTodd Jones (DET)
HEATER Magazine
52CJoe Mauer (MIN)
691BCarlos Guillen (DET)
282BBrian Roberts (BAL)
4SSHanley Ramirez (FLA)
148SSJ.J. Hardy (MIL)
213BAramis Ramirez (CHC)
45OFCarl Crawford (TB)
141OFJohnny Damon (NYY)
213OFRaul Ibanez (SEA)
76SPRich Hill (CHC)
93SPJavier Vazquez (CHW)
100SPTim Lincecum (SF)
117SPDustin McGowan (TOR)
124SPTed Lilly (CHC)
165SPGil Meche (KC)
172SPBoof Bonser (MIN)
237SPNate Robertson (DET)
189RPBrian Wilson (SF)
196RPJoakim Soria (KC)
220RPBob Howry (CHC)
244RPRafael Betancourt (CLE)
Elias Sports
29CVictor Martinez (CLE)
771BCarlos Pena (TB)
1401BJames Loney (LA)
52BChase Utley (PHI)
197SSStephen Drew (ARI)
1163BChone Figgins (ANA)
20OFMagglio Ordonez (DET)
101OFJeff Francoeur (ATL)
125OFShane Victorino (PHI)
188OFMoises Alou (NYM)
221OFBarry Bonds (SF)
44SPJohn Lackey (ANA)
53SPRoy Halladay (TOR)
68SPFelix Hernandez (SEA)
92SPFausto Carmona (CLE)
164SPTom Gorzelanny (PIT)
236SPFranklin Morales (COL)
245SPKyle Kendrick (PHI)
149RPJose Valverde (HOU)
173RPBrandon Lyon (ARI)
212RPB.J. Ryan (TOR)
Mock Draft Central
126CKenji Johjima (SEA)
222CGeovany Soto (CHC)
1021BPaul Konerko (CHW)
1872BOrlando Hudson (ARI)
78SSRafael Furcal (LA)
1743BHank Blalock (TEX)
2113BJosh Fields (CHW)
6OFMatt Holliday (COL)
54OFBobby Abreu (NYY)
198OFKosuke Fukudome (CHC)
19SPBrandon Webb (ARI)
43SPCole Hamels (PHI)
67SPJohn Smoltz (ATL)
91SPChris R. Young (SD)
115SPJeremy Bonderman (DET)
235SPTom Glavine (ATL)
246SPJair Jurrjens (ATL)
139RPManny Corpas (COL)
150RPRafael Soriano (ATL)
163RPJoe Borowski (CLE)
RotoWorld*
71BAlbert Pujols (STL)
FantasyLand
209CJarrod Saltalamacchia (TEX)
1371BAdam A. LaRoche (PIT)
8SSJose B. Reyes (NYM)
176SSBobby Crosby (OAK)
173BRyan J. Braun (MIL)
2003BTroy Glaus (STL)
41OFIchiro Suzuki (SEA)
56OFNick Swisher (CHW)
89OFJosh Hamilton (TEX)
104OFChris B. Young (ARI)
185OFBill Hall (MIL)
161DHJim Thome (CHW)
224DHJason Giambi (NYY)
248DHBilly Butler (KC)
32SPJosh Beckett (BOS)
65SPDaisuke Matsuzaka (BOS)
80SPBrett Myers (PHI)
128SPIan Snell (PIT)
152SPBronson Arroyo (CIN)
233SPMatt Garza (TB)
113RPJoba Chamberlain (NYY)
RotoCommunity.com
256CYadier Molina (STL)
641BAdrian Gonzalez (SD)
332BRobinson Cano (NYY)
1772BPlacido Polanco (DET)
57SSTroy Tulowitzki (COL)
93BMiguel Cabrera (DET)
88OFHunter Pence (HOU)
105OFAndruw Jones (LA)
160OFMatt Kemp (LA)
201OFLastings Milledge (WAS)
16SPJake Peavy (SD)
40SPC.C. Sabathia (CLE)
112SPYovani Gallardo (MIL)
129SPAdam Wainwright (STL)
136SPPhil Hughes (NYY)
184SPZack Greinke (KC)
225SPScott Olsen (FLA)
232SPKevin Slowey (MIN)
249SPHomer Bailey (CIN)
81RPJonathan Papelbon (BOS)
153RPBrad Lidge (PHI)
208RPCarlos Marmol (CHC)
CBSSports
183CRamon Hernandez (BAL)
250CBengie Molina (SF)
151BRyan Howard (PHI)
2311BNick Johnson (WAS)
872BKelly Johnson (ATL)
154SSEdgar Renteria (DET)
823BRyan Zimmerman (WAS)
34OFAlex Rios (TOR)
202OFJ.D. Drew (BOS)
226OFAustin Kearns (WAS)
39DHTravis Hafner (CLE)
10SPJohan Santana (NYM)
106SPJohn Maine (NYM)
130SPDontrelle Willis (DET)
135SPAndy Pettitte (NYY)
178SPJon Lester (BOS)
207SPIan Kennedy (NYY)
255SPNoah Lowry (SF)
111RPBobby Jenks (CHW)
159RPTrevor Hoffman (SD)
Fantasy Auctioneer
230CJason Varitek (BOS)
351BJustin Morneau (MIN)
2062BJeff Kent (LA)
158SSKhalil Greene (SD)
203SSYunel Escobar (ATL)
383BChipper Jones (ATL)
14OFVladimir Guerrero (ANA)
62OFJason Bay (PIT)
86OFVernon Wells (TOR)
131OFPat Burrell (PHI)
182OFKen Griffey (CIN)
11DHDavid Ortiz (BOS)
59SPRoy Oswalt (HOU)
107SPBen Sheets (MIL)
110SPFrancisco Liriano (MIN)
134SPOliver Perez (NYM)
155SPKelvim Escobar (ANA)
251SPShawn Hill (WAS)
254SPMark Prior (SD)
83RPFrancisco Rodriguez (ANA)
179RPJason Isringhausen (STL)
227RPKevin Gregg (FLA)
Sporting News
121BPrince Fielder (MIL)
1321BKevin Youkilis (BOS)
108SSOrlando Cabrera (CHW)
180SSJhonny Peralta (CLE)
853BMike Lowell (BOS)
2523BTy Wigginton (HOU)
13OFGrady Sizemore (CLE)
37OFCurtis Granderson (DET)
61OFB.J. Upton (TB)
84OFBrad Hawpe (COL)
205OFJosh Willingham (FLA)
253OFJacoby Ellsbury (BOS)
156DHGary Sheffield (DET)
36SPJustin Verlander (DET)
60SPDan Haren (ARI)
109SPChad Billingsley (LA)
157SPJoe Blanton (OAK)
181SPJon Garland (ANA)
204SPUbaldo Jimenez (COL)
133RPTakashi Saito (LA)
229RPTroy Percival (TB)
RotoWorld
31CRussell Martin (LA)
181BLance Berkman (HOU)
661BDerrek Lee (CHC)
1382BDustin Pedroia (BOS)
1992BHowie Kendrick (ANA)
55SSMiguel Tejada (HOU)
1753BEdwin Encarnacion (CIN)
1863BKevin Kouzmanoff (SD)
2103BEvan Longoria (TB)
42OFNick Markakis (BAL)
90OFCorey C. Hart (MIL)
234OFJustin Upton (ARI)
103SPPedro Martinez (NYM)
114SPChien-Ming Wang (NYY)
127SPJered Weaver (ANA)
162SPMark Buehrle (CHW)
223SPHiroki Kuroda (LA)
247SPScott Baker (MIN)
79RPJ.J. Putz (SEA)
151RPHuston Street (OAK)
Mock Draft Central*
301BMark Teixeira (ATL)
CBSSports*
58OFHideki Matsui (NYY)
63OFEric Byrnes (ARI)
Sporting News*
228CCarlos Ruiz (PHI)

 
 
 
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Josh Johnson, SP, MIA
6:54 PM
News: The Associated Press reports Marlins president of baseball operations Larry Beinfest said the team should be fully healthy heading into spring training. That includes ace Josh Johnson, who has been throwing off a mound after making only nine starts in 2011 because of right shoulder inflammation. "I feel great," Johnson said. "No problems. I haven't really been sore yet, and I've been letting it go." The Sports Xchange reported over the weekend that Johnson arrived to the team's spring training complex in Jupiter, Fla., on Feb. 9 and threw his first bullpen session of the year in Florida on Feb. 10.
Analysis: The fact we hear JJ talking about his promising progress is very encouraging. Now, he just has to avoid setbacks and stay healthy for an entire season. 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.

Ike Davis
Davis 'good to go' as camp nears
Ike Davis, 1B, NYM
6:16 PM
News: The New York Post reports Mets 1B Ike Davis said he is "good to go" as he arrived to spring training on Monday. Davis who missed most of last season with an ankle injury said he no longer thinks about his injury. He elected not to have surgery and chose to rehab the injury instead. “It’s great to know I’m training for a season rather than training to see if I can get back on the field or have to have surgery,” Davis said. “I’ve been fine for a while now, so it’s what I expected. But it’s good to finally hit on the field and get this under my belt.” Davis might see more at-bats this spring as he tries to make up for lost time. “I have more of a drive and a want this year,” Davis said. “I always had it, but I never really saw the other side, when the game isn’t there. I know to take it slow. I have to get back into the rhythm of playing, but I’ve got plenty of time. It’s going to come back.”
Analysis: We really hope Davis is past his ankle problems like he says he is because he is one of the Mets' top offensive players when active. As productive as he was before the injury last year, Davis is a potential bargain with a middle-to-late-round pick and will only move up the draft boards with a strong spring. Continue to track his progress.

Roy Oswalt
Oswalt waiting to sign with Texas?
Roy Oswalt, SP, PHI
5:11 PM
News: The Cincinnati Enquirer reports Reds GM Walt Jocketty said he hasn't had contact with Roy Oswalt's agents in the last week, and Jocketty offered up his own opinion on the Oswalt sweepstakes. “I think he’s waiting for Texas to clear money,” Jocketty said.
Analysis: It's interesting to hear Jocketty say Oswalt wants to sign with Texas. At least it's a legit reason why the veteran right-hander hasn't signed with a team yet, despite being linked to the Reds and Cardinals. Oswalt is likely going to sign somewhere before the start of the 2012 season and should be in a rotation. Consider Oswalt more of a mid-to-late-round Fantasy pick on Draft Day. Don't forget about his chronic back problems.

Johan Santana
Santana looks 'great' playing catch
Johan Santana, SP, NYM
2:25 PM
News: The Wall Street Journal reports Mets SP Johan Santana (shoulder) played catch from 175 feet Monday. Manager Terry Collins said Santana looked "great" and he hopes the left-hander will throw off a mound by the end of the week. “I think I’ll be on the mound Thursday or Friday and we’ll see where we’re at,” Santana told the New York Post. “But I’m making progress and finally getting into a routine that will take me all the way to spring training and the regular season.” Santana would like to be ready by opening day, but he doesn't consider it a critical date. “Time will tell if I get there,” Santana said. “We’ll see once I compete. I have to get some competition and see how my arm and whole body reacts to it. When I get on the mound soon, I should be fine when spring training starts. I’m worried more about my mechanics and delivery more than anything. That’s the point I’m at. My biggest concern will always be my health, but it’s just a matter of time. I just want to compete.”
Analysis: Collins' assessment of Santana sounds like cautious optimism. After all it was just catch. Santana has bigger hurdles to clear in hopes of pitching for the first time since the 2010 season. Santana is coming off a serious shoulder injury and who knows if he can return to the dominant arm he once was. Fantasy owners should bear in mind that Chien-Ming Wang, who underwent the same procedure, needed two years to make it back to the majors, so Santana could wind up providing far fewer than 25 starts -- which is the Mets' goal for the lefty this season. Because of the playing time risk, he is a late-round option in mixed leagues at best.

Ryan Braun
Braun ruling coming soon?
Ryan Braun, LF, MIL
1:51 PM
News: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports there is no indication that a ruling will be announced Monday regarding Ryan Braun's appeal of a 50-game suspension for testing positive for a banned substance. It appears the recommended guideline for a ruling will be extended.
Analysis: The entire baseball world want this issue to be put to bed, but it seems we might have to wait a little longer for a ruling. The Brewers remain upbeat about Braun's situation, but only time will tell what happens. If Braun avoids a suspension, then he remains a first-round Fantasy pick. If he is suspended 50 games, then he is going to tumble down draft boards a bit, but Braun would still be an early-round Fantasy selection based on potential once he becomes active.

Seth Smith
Cespedes to bump Smith?
Seth Smith, RF, OAK
1:37 PM
News: Cuban defector Yoenis Cespedes and the Oakland Athletics have agreed to a $36 million, four-year contract. Agent Adam Katz confirmed Monday the sides had reached agreement, with details still to be finalized. Cespedes' arrival means the A's could eventually bump Seth Smith to designated hitter.
Analysis: We will have to wait and see what happens when Cespedes finally arrives at A's camp, but the speculation is that the A's outfield alignment will eventually be Josh Reddick in right field, Coco Crisp in center field and Cespedes in left, which is where Smith is currently penciled in as the starter. But the A's could use a rotation at DH, which would still allow Smith to see regular at-bats, if Cespedes doesn't have to begin the year in the minors, which remains an option as well. Smith struggles against left-handed pitchers, so he might still be in a platoon situation like he was with the Rockies. Smith remains more of a late-round Fantasy option on Draft Day.

Mike Napoli
Napoli's ankle still an issue
Mike Napoli, C, TEX
12:48 PM
News: ESPN.com reports Rangers catcher Mike Napoli said his injured left ankle is progressing, but he is still not 100 percent. Napoli turned his ankle in the World Series against the Cardinals last year. "I think I’m close," Napoli said. "I’m not really going to know until I get into the wear and tear of spring training and catching all the time. But I've been feeling good and getting better day by day." Napoli said he has been running on the ankle, and he is also hitting and throwing without pain. However, he is still concerned about how it will hold up with the constant squatting and baseball activity. "But I'm trying not to do that all the time so I'm not depending on that," Napoli said. "I'm working on getting my little muscles stronger."
Analysis: The Dallas Morning News reports GM Jon Daniels said exams by team physician Keith Meister said Napoli's ankle shows no structural damage, but Napoli is still experiencing soreness. "The fact he's still feeling it a few months later speaks to what he went through to play the rest of Game 6 and go back out for Game 7," Daniels said. "It was about as bad as it looked to the rest of us." You have to wonder if Napoli can't shake this injury if it will play into how much time he gets behind the plate. Nonetheless, if Napoli catches less that just means he will likely see more PT at DH and first base. The Rangers aren't going to take his bat out of the lineup. Napoli remains a top 5 Fantasy catcher on Draft Day.

Hong-Chih Kuo
M's to be careful with Kuo
Hong-Chih Kuo, P, SEA
7:26 PM
News: MLB.com reports Mariners RP Hong-Chih Kuo threw his first bullpen session of the spring on Sunday, but the team will proceed with caution with Kuo, who is coming off October elbow surgery. "We've got to keep an eye on him and work to keep him healthy and available for us," manager Eric Wedge said. "He was dominant a couple years ago. He's had some injuries in the past, but he feels good now. It's a great opportunity for him as well as so many others. But when you look at his upside and what he's capable of doing when he's healthy, we're hoping we can keep him there."
Analysis: Kuo definitely showed promise during his tenure with the Dodgers from 2005-11. However, he had a rocky career that was filled with arm injuries and inconsistencies. He won't close for Seattle, but the Mariners hope he can be a setup man for closer Brandon League. Kuo remains just a low-end Fantasy RP in leagues that use middle relievers.

George Sherrill
Sherrill being held out as precaution
George Sherrill, RP, SEA
7:23 PM
News: MLB.com reports Mariners RP George Sherrill didn't throw his scheduled bullpen session Monday as a precaution, manager Eric Wedge said. Sherrill had a wrap on his elbow after practice. "We're going to give him a few extra days," Wedge said. "He has a lot of reps under his belt over the course of the years. Usually a guy who takes the ball and is left-handed, that often is the case when you've had success like he's had. We've got a long camp and one of the No. 1 reasons we're here is starting pitchers and making sure they're ready with starting out early in Japan. With the relievers, especially some of the veteran guys, we want to make sure we don't get them ready too quick."
Analysis: Sherrill went 3-1 with a 3.00 ERA last season for Atlanta. He bounced back after an awful 2010 and is expected to be a left-handed setup man for closer Brandon League. Sherill won't get many, if any save chances, so consider him nothing more than a low-end AL-only Fantasy RP.

Casey Janssen
Janssen gets new deal from Jays
Casey Janssen, RP, TOR
6:39 PM
News: The Blue Jays announced Monday that they avoided arbitration with RP Casey Janssen. The deal is for two years with a club option for 2014. Janssen will make $2 million on 2012, $3.9 million for 2013 and the club option for '14 is $4 million.
Analysis: Janssen is coming off a season in which he went 6-0 with a career-best 2.26 ERA in 55 2/3 innings. He also struck out 53 and walked 14. Janssen had two saves, but the back of the bullpen was solidified this offseason with the acquisitions of Sergio Santos and Francisco Cordero, so Janssen can focus on working the middle innings. He has low-end Fantasy appeal on Draft Day.

 
 
 
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