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Eric Mack

Draft prep: 10-team, Head-to-Head mock draft

By | Senior Fantasy Writer


With our 2009 Fantasy Baseball leagues rolled over now, we present our first 10-team Head-to-Head Mock Draft.

Roster Limits
Status Total
Active Players 16
Reserve Players 5
Total Players 21
Position  Total
Active C 1
Active 1B 1
Active 2B 1
Active 3B 1
Active SS 1
Active OF 3
Active U 1
Active SP 5
Active RP 2

CBSSports.com's single leagues have changed their rules and scoring system, so this draft will get you ready for that, using CBSSports.com's now-standard scoring system and lineup structure.

Here is the draft lineup:

1. Jeffrey Lippman, Fantasy Writer
2. Michael J. Hurcomb, Fantasy Writer
3. Eric Mack, Senior Fantasy Writer
4. Ross Devonport, Senior Fantasy Writer
5. Dave Richard, Senior Fantasy Writer
6. Jamey Eisenberg, Senior Fantasy Writer
7. Peter Madden, Managing Editor, Fantasy Sports
8. CBSSports.com's 2009 Projections
9. Scott White, Fantasy Writer
10. Sergio Gonzalez, Fantasy Writer

Here it is, the unveiling of CBSSports.com's new standard scoring:

Scoring for Batting Categories
1B - Singles 1 point
2B - Doubles 2 points
3B - Triples 3 points
BB - Walks (Batters) 1 point
CS - Caught Stealing -1 point
HP - Hit by Pitch 1 point
HR - Home Runs 4 points
KO - Strikeouts (Batter) -0.5 points
RBI - Runs Batted In 1 point
SB - Stolen Bases 2 points
R - Runs Scored 1 point
Scoring for Pitching Categories
BBI - Walks Issued (Pitchers) -1 point
BS - Blown Saves -2 points
ER - Earned Runs -2 points
HA - Hits Allowed -1 point
INN - Innings 3 points
K - Strikeouts (Pitcher) 1 point
L - Losses -5 points
S - Saves 5 points
SO - Shutouts 5 points
W - Wins 7 points

Draft Results
Round 1
1Jeffrey LippmanCC Sabathia (SP MIL)
2Michael HurcombJohan Santana (SP NYM)
3Eric MackAlbert Pujols (1B STL)
4Ross DevonportAlex Rodriguez (3B NYY)
5Dave RichardHanley Ramirez (SS FLA)
6Jamey EisenbergJose B. Reyes (SS NYM)
7Peter MaddenTim Lincecum (SP SF)
8ProjectionsBrandon Webb (SP ARI)
9Scott WhiteDavid Wright (3B NYM)
10Sergio GonzalezRyan Howard (1B PHI)
Round 2
11Sergio GonzalezJosh Hamilton (OF TEX)
12Scott WhiteGrady Sizemore (OF CLE)
13ProjectionsJake Peavy (SP SD)
14Peter MaddenMark Teixeira (1B ANA)
15Jamey EisenbergRyan J. Braun (OF MIL)
16Dave RichardEvan Longoria (3B TB)
17Ross DevonportMiguel Cabrera (1B DET)
18Eric MackRoy Halladay (SP TOR)
19Michael HurcombJustin Morneau (1B MIN)
20Jeffrey LippmanCole Hamels (SP PHI)
Round 3
21Jeffrey LippmanMatt Holliday (OF OAK)
22Michael HurcombChase Utley (2B PHI)
23Eric MackPrince Fielder (1B MIL)
24Ross DevonportA.J. Burnett (SP TOR)
25Dave RichardCarlos Quentin (OF CHW)
26Jamey EisenbergJohn Lackey (SP ANA)
27Peter MaddenJosh Beckett (SP BOS)
28ProjectionsDan Haren (SP ARI)
29Scott WhiteJimmy Rollins (SS PHI)
30Sergio GonzalezRoy Oswalt (SP HOU)
Round 4
31Sergio GonzalezDustin Pedroia (2B BOS)
32Scott WhiteIan Kinsler (2B TEX)
33ProjectionsErvin Santana (SP ANA)
34Peter MaddenCarlos Beltran (OF NYM)
35Jamey EisenbergLance Berkman (1B HOU)
36Dave RichardCliff Lee (SP CLE)
37Ross DevonportScott Kazmir (SP TB)
38Eric MackFrancisco Liriano (SP MIN)
39Michael HurcombFelix Hernandez (SP SEA)
40Jeffrey LippmanManny Ramirez (OF LA)
Round 5
41Jeffrey LippmanDavid Ortiz (U BOS)
42Michael HurcombKevin Youkilis (1B BOS)
43Eric MackJason Bay (OF BOS)
44Ross DevonportCarlos N. Lee (OF HOU)
45Dave RichardJoe Mauer (C MIN)
46Jamey EisenbergVladimir Guerrero (OF ANA)
47Peter MaddenEdinson Volquez (SP CIN)
48ProjectionsNick Markakis (OF BAL)
49Scott WhiteAdrian Gonzalez (1B SD)
50Sergio GonzalezCarlos Zambrano (SP CHC)
Round 6
51Sergio GonzalezFrancisco Rodriguez (RP ANA)
52Scott WhiteChad Billingsley (SP LA)
53ProjectionsAlex Rios (OF TOR)
54Peter MaddenDan Uggla (2B FLA)
55Jamey EisenbergJon Lester (SP BOS)
56Dave RichardDaisuke Matsuzaka (SP BOS)
57Ross DevonportJames Shields (SP TB)
58Eric MackJustin Verlander (SP DET)
59Michael HurcombAdam Dunn (OF ARI)
60Jeffrey LippmanAramis Ramirez (3B CHC)
Round 7
61Jeffrey LippmanBrian Roberts (2B BAL)
62Michael HurcombCurtis Granderson (OF DET)
63Eric MackJonathan Papelbon (RP BOS)
64Ross DevonportRussell Martin (C LA)
65Dave RichardAlexei Ramirez (2B CHW)
66Jamey EisenbergBrian McCann (C ATL)
67Peter MaddenB.J. Upton (OF TB)
68ProjectionsNate McLouth (OF PIT)
69Scott WhiteGeovany Soto (C CHC)
70Sergio GonzalezIchiro Suzuki (OF SEA)
Round 8
71Sergio GonzalezDerek Jeter (SS NYY)
72Scott WhiteAubrey Huff (1B BAL)
73ProjectionsDerrek Lee (1B CHC)
74Peter MaddenBrad Lidge (RP PHI)
75Jamey EisenbergBrandon Phillips (2B CIN)
76Dave RichardGarrett Atkins (3B COL)
77Ross DevonportAlfonso Soriano (OF CHC)
78Eric MackMagglio Ordonez (OF DET)
79Michael HurcombStephen Drew (SS ARI)
80Jeffrey LippmanCarlos Delgado (1B NYM)
Round 9
81Jeffrey LippmanMichael Young (SS TEX)
82Michael HurcombRich Harden (SP CHC)
83Eric MackVictor Martinez (C CLE)
84Ross DevonportTroy Tulowitzki (SS COL)
85Dave RichardCarl Crawford (OF TB)
86Jamey EisenbergAdam Wainwright (SP STL)
87Peter MaddenCarlos Gomez (OF MIN)
88ProjectionsChipper Jones (3B ATL)
89Scott WhiteRyan Dempster (SP CHC)
90Sergio GonzalezRyan Ludwick (OF STL)
Round 10
91Sergio GonzalezMariano Rivera (RP NYY)
92Scott WhiteJoba Chamberlain (SP NYY)
93ProjectionsRobinson Cano (2B NYY)
94Peter MaddenRyan Doumit (C PIT)
95Jamey EisenbergJoe Nathan (RP MIN)
96Dave RichardJered Weaver (SP ANA)
97Ross DevonportJosh Johnson (SP FLA)
98Eric MackChien-Ming Wang (SP NYY)
99Michael HurcombJoey Votto (1B CIN)
100Jeffrey LippmanBrett Myers (SP PHI)
Round 11
101Jeffrey LippmanB.J. Ryan (RP TOR)
102Michael HurcombJose Valverde (RP HOU)
103Eric MackJonathan Broxton (RP LA)
104Ross DevonportCorey C. Hart (OF MIL)
105Dave RichardRicky Nolasco (SP FLA)
106Jamey EisenbergHunter Pence (OF HOU)
107Peter MaddenAlex Gordon (3B KC)
108ProjectionsJhonny Peralta (SS CLE)
109Scott WhiteYovani Gallardo (SP MIL)
110Sergio GonzalezRyan Zimmerman (3B WAS)
Round 12
111Sergio GonzalezDavid Price (SP TB)
112Scott WhiteBrandon Morrow (SP SEA)
113ProjectionsBobby Abreu (OF NYY)
114Peter MaddenTravis Hafner (U CLE)
115Jamey EisenbergChris Davis (3B TEX)
116Dave RichardShane Victorino (OF PHI)
117Ross DevonportConor Jackson (1B ARI)
118Eric MackJ.J. Hardy (SS MIL)
119Michael HurcombChris Iannetta (C COL)
120Jeffrey LippmanPat Burrell (OF PHI)
Round 13
121Jeffrey LippmanBengie Molina (C SF)
122Michael HurcombMax Scherzer (SP ARI)
123Eric MackVernon Wells (OF TOR)
124Ross DevonportJose Lopez (2B SEA)
125Dave RichardBobby Jenks (RP CHW)
126Jamey EisenbergMatt Cain (SP SF)
127Peter MaddenJ.J. Putz (RP SEA)
128ProjectionsA.J. Pierzynski (C CHW)
129Scott WhiteJacoby Ellsbury (OF BOS)
130Sergio GonzalezJorge Posada (C NYY)
Round 14
131Sergio GonzalezBen Sheets (SP MIL)
132Scott WhiteMatt Kemp (OF LA)
133ProjectionsTed Lilly (SP CHC)
134Peter MaddenMike Pelfrey (SP NYM)
135Jamey EisenbergJose Arredondo (RP ANA)
136Dave RichardJay Bruce (OF CIN)
137Ross DevonportTorii Hunter (OF ANA)
138Eric MackRickie Weeks (2B MIL)
139Michael HurcombKerry Wood (RP CHC)
140Jeffrey LippmanMatt Wieters (C BAL)
Round 15
141Jeffrey LippmanErik Bedard (SP SEA)
142Michael HurcombAaron Harang (SP CIN)
143Eric MackEdwin Encarnacion (3B CIN)
144Ross DevonportJoakim Soria (RP KC)
145Dave RichardAnthony Reyes (SP CLE)
146Jamey EisenbergJoe Saunders (SP ANA)
147Peter MaddenNick Swisher (OF NYY)
148ProjectionsJames Loney (1B LA)
149Scott WhiteZack Greinke (SP KC)
150Sergio GonzalezRaul Ibanez (OF SEA)
Round 16
151Sergio GonzalezCarlos Pena (1B TB)
152Scott WhiteJohn Danks (SP CHW)
153ProjectionsCarlos Marmol (RP CHC)
154Peter MaddenMatt Garza (SP TB)
155Jamey EisenbergJohn Maine (SP NYM)
156Dave RichardGavin Floyd (SP CHW)
157Ross DevonportDerek Lowe (SP LA)
158Eric MackFausto Carmona (SP CLE)
159Michael HurcombBrad Hawpe (OF COL)
160Jeffrey LippmanAndre Ethier (OF LA)
Round 17
161Jeffrey LippmanMiguel Tejada (SS HOU)
162Michael HurcombJermaine Dye (OF CHW)
163Eric MackChris B. Young (OF ARI)
164Ross DevonportFrancisco Cordero (RP CIN)
165Dave RichardMatt Capps (RP PIT)
166Jamey EisenbergDelmon Young (OF MIN)
167Peter MaddenRafael Furcal (SS LA)
168ProjectionsBrian Fuentes (RP COL)
169Scott WhiteJavier Vazquez (SP ATL)
170Sergio GonzalezJohnny Cueto (SP CIN)
Round 18
171Sergio GonzalezAndy Sonnanstine (SP TB)
172Scott WhiteChris R. Young (SP SD)
173ProjectionsDavid DeJesus (OF KC)
174Peter MaddenMike Jacobs (1B KC)
175Jamey EisenbergHuston Street (RP COL)
176Dave RichardUbaldo Jimenez (SP COL)
177Ross DevonportJair Jurrjens (SP ATL)
178Eric MackClayton Kershaw (SP LA)
179Michael HurcombMike Aviles (SS KC)
180Jeffrey LippmanPhil Hughes (SP NYY)
Round 19
181Jeffrey LippmanChris Ray (RP BAL)
182Michael HurcombBrian Wilson (RP SF)
183Eric MackKelly Johnson (2B ATL)
184Ross DevonportMike Gonzalez (RP ATL)
185Dave RichardMark Reynolds (3B ARI)
186Jamey EisenbergJorge Cantu (3B FLA)
187Peter MaddenAndy Pettitte (SP NYY)
188ProjectionsKevin Kouzmanoff (3B SD)
189Scott WhiteJohnny Damon (OF NYY)
190Sergio GonzalezXavier Nady (OF NYY)
Round 20
191Sergio GonzalezChris Carpenter (SP STL)
192Scott WhiteKevin Slowey (SP MIN)
193ProjectionsGil Meche (SP KC)
194Peter MaddenJustin Masterson (SP BOS)
195Jamey EisenbergJ.D. Drew (OF BOS)
196Dave RichardJim Thome (U CHW)
197Ross DevonportRyan Theriot (SS CHC)
198Eric MackJeremy Hermida (OF FLA)
199Michael HurcombHowie Kendrick (2B ANA)
200Jeffrey LippmanMike Lowell (3B BOS)
Round 21
201Jeffrey LippmanHideki Matsui (OF NYY)
202Michael HurcombJason Giambi (U NYY)
203Eric MackJeff Francoeur (OF ATL)
204Ross DevonportOliver Perez (SP NYM)
205Dave RichardMark DeRosa (2B CHC)
206Jamey EisenbergRick Ankiel (OF STL)
207Peter MaddenJason Kubel (OF MIN)
208ProjectionsOrlando Cabrera (SS CHW)
209Scott WhiteShin-Soo Choo (OF CLE)
210Sergio GonzalezCarlos Guillen (3B DET)

Draft Results
Jeffrey Lippman
121CBengie Molina (SF)
140CMatt Wieters (BAL)
801BCarlos Delgado (NYM)
612BBrian Roberts (BAL)
81SSMichael Young (TEX)
161SSMiguel Tejada (HOU)
603BAramis Ramirez (CHC)
2003BMike Lowell (BOS)
21OFMatt Holliday (OAK)
40OFManny Ramirez (LA)
120OFPat Burrell (PHI)
160OFAndre Ethier (LA)
201OFHideki Matsui (NYY)
1SPCC Sabathia (MIL)
20SPCole Hamels (PHI)
100SPBrett Myers (PHI)
141SPErik Bedard (SEA)
180SPPhil Hughes (NYY)
101RPB.J. Ryan (TOR)
181RPChris Ray (BAL)
Michael Hurcomb
119CChris Iannetta (COL)
191BJustin Morneau (MIN)
421BKevin Youkilis (BOS)
991BJoey Votto (CIN)
222BChase Utley (PHI)
1992BHowie Kendrick (ANA)
79SSStephen Drew (ARI)
179SSMike Aviles (KC)
59OFAdam Dunn (ARI)
62OFCurtis Granderson (DET)
159OFBrad Hawpe (COL)
162OFJermaine Dye (CHW)
2SPJohan Santana (NYM)
39SPFelix Hernandez (SEA)
82SPRich Harden (CHC)
122SPMax Scherzer (ARI)
142SPAaron Harang (CIN)
102RPJose Valverde (HOU)
139RPKerry Wood (CHC)
182RPBrian Wilson (SF)
Eric Mack
83CVictor Martinez (CLE)
31BAlbert Pujols (STL)
231BPrince Fielder (MIL)
1382BRickie Weeks (MIL)
1832BKelly Johnson (ATL)
118SSJ.J. Hardy (MIL)
1433BEdwin Encarnacion (CIN)
43OFJason Bay (BOS)
78OFMagglio Ordonez (DET)
123OFVernon Wells (TOR)
163OFChris B. Young (ARI)
198OFJeremy Hermida (FLA)
203OFJeff Francoeur (ATL)
18SPRoy Halladay (TOR)
38SPFrancisco Liriano (MIN)
58SPJustin Verlander (DET)
98SPChien-Ming Wang (NYY)
158SPFausto Carmona (CLE)
178SPClayton Kershaw (LA)
63RPJonathan Papelbon (BOS)
103RPJonathan Broxton (LA)
Ross Devonport
64CRussell Martin (LA)
171BMiguel Cabrera (DET)
1171BConor Jackson (ARI)
1242BJose Lopez (SEA)
84SSTroy Tulowitzki (COL)
197SSRyan Theriot (CHC)
43BAlex Rodriguez (NYY)
44OFCarlos N. Lee (HOU)
77OFAlfonso Soriano (CHC)
104OFCorey C. Hart (MIL)
137OFTorii Hunter (ANA)
24SPA.J. Burnett (TOR)
37SPScott Kazmir (TB)
57SPJames Shields (TB)
97SPJosh Johnson (FLA)
157SPDerek Lowe (LA)
177SPJair Jurrjens (ATL)
204SPOliver Perez (NYM)
144RPJoakim Soria (KC)
164RPFrancisco Cordero (CIN)
184RPMike Gonzalez (ATL)
Dave Richard
45CJoe Mauer (MIN)
652BAlexei Ramirez (CHW)
2052BMark DeRosa (CHC)
5SSHanley Ramirez (FLA)
163BEvan Longoria (TB)
763BGarrett Atkins (COL)
1853BMark Reynolds (ARI)
25OFCarlos Quentin (CHW)
85OFCarl Crawford (TB)
116OFShane Victorino (PHI)
136OFJay Bruce (CIN)
36SPCliff Lee (CLE)
56SPDaisuke Matsuzaka (BOS)
96SPJered Weaver (ANA)
105SPRicky Nolasco (FLA)
145SPAnthony Reyes (CLE)
156SPGavin Floyd (CHW)
176SPUbaldo Jimenez (COL)
125RPBobby Jenks (CHW)
165RPMatt Capps (PIT)
Jamey Eisenberg
66CBrian McCann (ATL)
351BLance Berkman (HOU)
752BBrandon Phillips (CIN)
6SSJose B. Reyes (NYM)
1153BChris Davis (TEX)
1863BJorge Cantu (FLA)
15OFRyan J. Braun (MIL)
46OFVladimir Guerrero (ANA)
106OFHunter Pence (HOU)
166OFDelmon Young (MIN)
195OFJ.D. Drew (BOS)
206OFRick Ankiel (STL)
26SPJohn Lackey (ANA)
55SPJon Lester (BOS)
86SPAdam Wainwright (STL)
126SPMatt Cain (SF)
146SPJoe Saunders (ANA)
155SPJohn Maine (NYM)
95RPJoe Nathan (MIN)
135RPJose Arredondo (ANA)
175RPHuston Street (COL)
Peter Madden
94CRyan Doumit (PIT)
141BMark Teixeira (ANA)
1741BMike Jacobs (KC)
542BDan Uggla (FLA)
167SSRafael Furcal (LA)
1073BAlex Gordon (KC)
34OFCarlos Beltran (NYM)
67OFB.J. Upton (TB)
87OFCarlos Gomez (MIN)
147OFNick Swisher (NYY)
207OFJason Kubel (MIN)
7SPTim Lincecum (SF)
27SPJosh Beckett (BOS)
47SPEdinson Volquez (CIN)
134SPMike Pelfrey (NYM)
154SPMatt Garza (TB)
187SPAndy Pettitte (NYY)
194SPJustin Masterson (BOS)
74RPBrad Lidge (PHI)
127RPJ.J. Putz (SEA)
Projections
128CA.J. Pierzynski (CHW)
731BDerrek Lee (CHC)
1481BJames Loney (LA)
932BRobinson Cano (NYY)
108SSJhonny Peralta (CLE)
208SSOrlando Cabrera (CHW)
883BChipper Jones (ATL)
1883BKevin Kouzmanoff (SD)
48OFNick Markakis (BAL)
53OFAlex Rios (TOR)
68OFNate McLouth (PIT)
113OFBobby Abreu (NYY)
173OFDavid DeJesus (KC)
8SPBrandon Webb (ARI)
13SPJake Peavy (SD)
28SPDan Haren (ARI)
33SPErvin Santana (ANA)
133SPTed Lilly (CHC)
193SPGil Meche (KC)
153RPCarlos Marmol (CHC)
168RPBrian Fuentes (COL)
Scott White
69CGeovany Soto (CHC)
491BAdrian Gonzalez (SD)
721BAubrey Huff (BAL)
322BIan Kinsler (TEX)
29SSJimmy Rollins (PHI)
93BDavid Wright (NYM)
12OFGrady Sizemore (CLE)
129OFJacoby Ellsbury (BOS)
132OFMatt Kemp (LA)
189OFJohnny Damon (NYY)
209OFShin-Soo Choo (CLE)
52SPChad Billingsley (LA)
89SPRyan Dempster (CHC)
92SPJoba Chamberlain (NYY)
109SPYovani Gallardo (MIL)
112SPBrandon Morrow (SEA)
149SPZack Greinke (KC)
152SPJohn Danks (CHW)
169SPJavier Vazquez (ATL)
172SPChris R. Young (SD)
192SPKevin Slowey (MIN)
Sergio Gonzalez
130CJorge Posada (NYY)
101BRyan Howard (PHI)
1511BCarlos Pena (TB)
312BDustin Pedroia (BOS)
71SSDerek Jeter (NYY)
1103BRyan Zimmerman (WAS)
2103BCarlos Guillen (DET)
11OFJosh Hamilton (TEX)
70OFIchiro Suzuki (SEA)
90OFRyan Ludwick (STL)
150OFRaul Ibanez (SEA)
190OFXavier Nady (NYY)
30SPRoy Oswalt (HOU)
50SPCarlos Zambrano (CHC)
111SPDavid Price (TB)
131SPBen Sheets (MIL)
170SPJohnny Cueto (CIN)
171SPAndy Sonnanstine (TB)
191SPChris Carpenter (STL)
51RPFrancisco Rodriguez (ANA)
91RPMariano Rivera (NYY)

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Player News
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.
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.

Hanley Ramirez
Hanley the 'happiest man on earth'?
Hanley Ramirez, SS, MIA
5:34 PM
News: Marlins manager Ozzie Guillen talked with 790 AM in Miami on Monday about Hanley Ramirez, who is moving to third base after the signing of Jose Reyes. "If If I was Hanley, I'd be the happiest man on earth," Guillen said. "You got Boni (Emilio Bonifacio) and Reyes in front of you and you have (Mike) Stanton behind you."
Analysis: The early reports have been positive regarding Ramirez's recovery from surgery to repair his left shoulder. He might not have been overly happy initially that he had to change positions, but Guillen is right. The addition of Reyes will mean more RBI chances for Ramirez, who could be a top bounce-back candidate in 2012. Continue to target Ramirez in the early rounds of all Fantasy formats.

Emilio Bonifacio
Bonifacio was always the choice in CF
Emilio Bonifacio, SS, MIA
5:28 PM
News: The news broke Monday that OF Yoenis Cespedes agreed to a four-year contract with the A's, turning down the Marlins offer. Cespedes signing with the A's means Emilio Bonifacio will start in center field for Miami. However, manager Ozzie Guillen said that was going to be the case all along. "Bonifacio would've have been my center fielder no matter if Cespedes was here," Guillen told 790 AM in Miami. "If Cespedes (came) to the Marlins, he would have had to make the ballclub."
Analysis: Finally, Guillen steps up in front of this situation and stands behind Bonifacio as an everyday player. He absolutely deserved it after the season he put together in 2011. The 26-year-old took a big step forward last year as both a hitter and a base-stealer and is a viable starter in mixed Fantasy leagues at either shortstop or third base. He's worth targeting with a middle-round pick on Draft Day.

Scott Rolen
Rolen 'swinging bat really well'
Scott Rolen, 3B, CIN
5:21 PM
News: The Cincinnati Enquirer reports Reds GM Walt Jocketty said 3B Scott Rolen (shoulder) should be full-go for the start of spring training. “I talked to his offseason trainer a 10 days or two weeks ago. He said Scott is 100 percent and swinging the bat really well," Jocketty said.
Analysis: Rolen had shoulder surgery in August and his recovery seems to be going well. While Jocketty expects Rolen to have a productive season, we have to look at the facts. He will be 37 years old in 2012 and hasn't played more than 133 games the last five seasons. Rolen will sit at times in 2012, whether it is by design or because of injury. He did hit 20 homers in 2010, but Fantasy owners can't bank on that come Draft Day. Rolen is at best a late-round, injury-risk Fantasy option.

Aroldis Chapman
Chapman 'healthy and feels good'
Aroldis Chapman, RP, CIN
5:18 PM
News: The Cincinnati Enquirer reports Reds GM Walt Jocketty said pitcher Aroldis Chapman is at the team's spring complex in Arizona and throwing. “He’s healthy and feels good,” Jocketty said.
Analysis: The plan is for the Reds to stretch out Chapman as a starter this spring. He isn't guaranteed a starting spot, but the Reds want to see if he can bring his electric stuff to the rotation. If Chapman can stretch out and utilize his 100 mph in the rotation, then he could end up as a very good Fantasy option. Chapman will be a player Fantasy owners will want to keep tabs on this spring. He has breakout appeal written all over him.

Ryan Kalish
Kalish not cleared to swing bat
Ryan Kalish, CF, BOS
4:41 PM
News: The Boston Globe reports Red Sox OF Ryan Kalish has arrived at the team's spring training complex in Fort Myers, Fla., and is working out. However, he hasn't been cleared to swing a bat as he recovers from shoulder surgery.
Analysis: Kalish isn't expected to join the MLB roster until later this summer, so this news isn't shocking. Kalish is still holding out hope to be ready by opening day, but he isn't counting on it. It's disappointing he has to deal with this injury since the Red Sox have an opening in right field, which Kalish would be competing for had he avoided surgery. Kalish could very well emerge as an everyday player once he is healthy, but consider Kalish more of a draft-and-stash option in AL-only formats on Draft Day.

 
 
 
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