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Eric Mack

Our League of Champions early mock draft

By | Senior Fantasy Writer


Roster Requirements
Active C 2
Active 1B 1
Active 2B 1
Active 3B 1
Active SS 1
Active MI 1
Active CI 1
Active OF 5
Active DH 1
Active P 9

We hold our annual League of Champions mixed Rotisserie league draft throughout baseball's postseason. This will help you prepare early for the 2010 season.

It is a 12-team, 5x5 Rotisserie league with standard 23-man rosters, drafted by the analysts who won leagues on CBSSports.com.

Check out the results below.

Here is the draft lineup with the websites they represent and the leagues they won in 2009:

1. Eric Mack, CBSSports.com, Memorial Magazine Mock Draft
2. Alex Riethmiller, CBSSports.com, B.I.G.S. (dueling AL/NL-only H2H league)
3. Matthew Pouliot, Rotoworld.com, Krause Publications mock II
4. Lawr Michaels, CreativeSports.com, Tout Wars (AL-only)
5. Jeff Boggis, FantasySportsEmpires.com, Krause Publications mock I
6. Christopher Liss, Rotowire.com, Tout Wars (mixed)
7. Charlie Wiegert, Fanball.com, Defending champ and CBSSports.com NL-only
8. Scott White, CBSSports.com, CBSSports.com Earliest Roto Mock
9. Casey R. Fivecoat, Reader Entry and No. 1 podcast e-mailer
10. Brian Walton, CreativeSports.com, Tout Wars (NL-only)
11. Mike Gianella, Patton & Co, CBSSports.com AL-only
12. Sergio Gonzalez, CBSSports.com, CBSSports.com Early H2H Mock

Batting Categories
BA -- Batting Average
HR -- Home Runs
R -- Runs
RBI -- Runs Batted In
SB -- Stolen Bases
Pitching Categories
ERA -- Earned Run Average
K -- Strikeouts (Pitcher)
S -- Saves
W -- Wins
WHIP -- Walks + Hits / Inning

Draft Results
Round 1
PickTeamPlayer
1Jamey EisenbergPujols, Albert
2Al MelchiorBautista, Jose
3Ed GaunaCabrera, Miguel
4Dave RichardTulowitzki, Troy
5Peter MaddenBraun, Ryan
6Adam MooreKemp, Matt
7Kevin GoodwinGonzalez, Adrian
8Jeff LippmanEllsbury, Jacoby
9Michael HurcombVotto, Joey
10Jeff TobinCano, Robinson
11Scott WhiteGranderson, Curtis
12Bill PassonnoPedroia, Dustin
Round 2
PickTeamPlayer
1Bill PassonnoUpton, Justin
2Scott WhiteKinsler, Ian
3Jeff TobinLongoria, Evan
4Michael HurcombReyes, Jose
5Jeff LippmanRamirez, Hanley
6Kevin GoodwinGonzalez, Carlos
7Adam MooreHalladay, Roy
8Peter MaddenTeixeira, Mark
9Dave RichardHamilton, Josh
10Ed GaunaVerlander, Justin
11Al MelchiorFielder, Prince
12Jamey EisenbergMcCutchen, Andrew
Round 3
PickTeamPlayer
1Jamey EisenbergKershaw, Clayton
2Al MelchiorLee, Cliff
3Ed GaunaWeaver, Jered
4Dave RichardSabathia, CC
5Peter MaddenZimmerman, Ryan
6Adam MooreHernandez, Felix
7Kevin GoodwinHamels, Cole
8Jeff LippmanLincecum, Tim
9Michael HurcombBeltre, Adrian
10Jeff TobinShields, James
11Scott WhiteWright, David
12Bill PassonnoHolliday, Matt
Round 4
PickTeamPlayer
1Bill PassonnoCrawford, Carl
2Scott WhiteVictorino, Shane
3Jeff TobinSantana, Carlos
4Michael HurcombLester, Jon
5Jeff LippmanPosey, Buster
6Kevin GoodwinPence, Hunter
7Adam MooreYoukilis, Kevin
8Peter MaddenCruz, Nelson
9Dave RichardPrice, David
10Ed GaunaStanton, Mike
11Al MelchiorHaren, Dan
12Jamey EisenbergRodriguez, Alex
Round 5
PickTeamPlayer
1Jamey EisenbergHanson, Tommy
2Al MelchiorBerkman, Lance
3Ed GaunaSandoval, Pablo
4Dave RichardKonerko, Paul
5Peter MaddenCain, Matt
6Adam MooreWeeks, Rickie
7Kevin GoodwinGallardo, Yovani
8Jeff LippmanYoung, Michael
9Michael HurcombMartinez, Victor
10Jeff TobinCabrera, Asdrubal
11Scott WhiteZobrist, Ben
12Bill PassonnoJohnson, Josh
Round 6
PickTeamPlayer
1Bill PassonnoMauer, Joe
2Scott WhiteNapoli, Mike
3Jeff TobinGordon, Alex
4Michael HurcombGreinke, Zack
5Jeff LippmanUtley, Chase
6Kevin GoodwinMcCann, Brian
7Adam MooreBonifacio, Emilio
8Peter MaddenUggla, Dan
9Dave RichardBruce, Jay
10Ed GaunaRollins, Jimmy
11Al MelchiorBourn, Michael
12Jamey EisenbergPhillips, Brandon
Round 7
PickTeamPlayer
1Jamey EisenbergMorse, Michael
2Al MelchiorStrasburg, Stephen
3Ed GaunaUpton, B.J.
4Dave RichardBeckett, Josh
5Peter MaddenChoo, Shin-Soo
6Adam MooreCastro, Starlin
7Kevin GoodwinAndrus, Elvis
8Jeff LippmanHoward, Ryan
9Michael HurcombJennings, Desmond
10Jeff TobinHosmer, Eric
11Scott WhiteKennedy, Ian
12Bill PassonnoHardy, J.J.
Round 8
PickTeamPlayer
1Bill PassonnoRomero, Ricky
2Scott WhiteLawrie, Brett
3Jeff TobinYoung, Chris
4Michael HurcombButler, Billy
5Jeff LippmanWilson, C.J.
6Kevin GoodwinAckley, Dustin
7Adam MooreAvila, Alex
8Peter MaddenBumgarner, Madison
9Dave RichardRamirez, Aramis
10Ed GaunaJimenez, Ubaldo
11Al MelchiorWeeks, Jemile
12Jamey EisenbergHart, Corey
Round 9
PickTeamPlayer
1Jamey EisenbergPineda, Michael
2Al MelchiorEthier, Andre
3Ed GaunaKimbrel, Craig
4Dave RichardMarkakis, Nick
5Peter MaddenHudson, Daniel
6Adam MooreMontero, Miguel
7Kevin GoodwinZimmermann, Jordan
8Jeff LippmanCabrera, Melky
9Michael HurcombPapelbon, Jonathan
10Jeff TobinWainwright, Adam
11Scott WhiteOrtiz, David
12Bill PassonnoLind, Adam
Round 10
PickTeamPlayer
1Bill PassonnoPrado, Martin
2Scott WhiteLatos, Mat
3Jeff TobinCarpenter, Chris
4Michael HurcombGardner, Brett
5Jeff LippmanMarcum, Shaun
6Kevin GoodwinRoberts, Ryan
7Adam MooreAxford, John
8Peter MaddenWieters, Matt
9Dave RichardKendrick, Howard
10Ed GaunaFrancoeur, Jeff
11Al MelchiorBeltran, Carlos
12Jamey EisenbergMontero, Jesus
Round 11
PickTeamPlayer
1Jamey EisenbergRivera, Mariano
2Al MelchiorPutz, J.J.
3Ed GaunaWerth, Jayson
4Dave RichardStoren, Drew
5Peter MaddenWilson, Brian
6Adam MooreSuzuki, Ichiro
7Kevin GoodwinBell, Heath
8Jeff LippmanReynolds, Mark
9Michael HurcombMoore, Matt
10Jeff TobinSwisher, Nick
11Scott WhiteSoria, Joakim
12Bill PassonnoScherzer, Max
Round 12
PickTeamPlayer
1Bill PassonnoJones, Adam
2Scott WhiteMorrison, Logan
3Jeff TobinCuddyer, Michael
4Michael HurcombHanrahan, Joel
5Jeff LippmanRamirez, Alexei
6Kevin GoodwinLee, Carlos
7Adam MooreValverde, Jose
8Peter MaddenAybar, Erick
9Dave RichardStubbs, Drew
10Ed GaunaVogelsong, Ryan
11Al MelchiorEscobar, Yunel
12Jamey EisenbergJeter, Derek
Round 13
PickTeamPlayer
1Jamey EisenbergMadson, Ryan
2Al MelchiorMolina, Yadier
3Ed GaunaJohnson, Kelly
4Dave RichardMartin, Russell
5Peter MaddenQuentin, Carlos
6Adam MooreHeyward, Jason
7Kevin GoodwinSanchez, Gaby
8Jeff LippmanTabata, Jose
9Michael HurcombWalker, Neil
10Jeff TobinWalden, Jordan
11Scott WhiteGordon, Dee
12Bill PassonnoGarcia, Jaime
Round 14
PickTeamPlayer
1Bill PassonnoCahill, Trevor
2Scott WhiteRodriguez, Francisco
3Jeff TobinCueto, Johnny
4Michael HurcombDavis, Ike
5Jeff LippmanGonzalez, Gio
6Kevin GoodwinPeralta, Jhonny
7Adam MooreFreeman, Freddie
8Peter MaddenFeliz, Neftali
9Dave RichardHellickson, Jeremy
10Ed GaunaAbreu, Bobby
11Al MelchiorHudson, Tim
12Jamey EisenbergCrisp, Coco
Round 15
PickTeamPlayer
1Jamey EisenbergBoesch, Brennan
2Al MelchiorPagan, Angel
3Ed GaunaMarmol, Carlos
4Dave RichardKipnis, Jason
5Peter MaddenYoung, Delmon
6Adam MooreMasterson, Justin
7Kevin GoodwinSantana, Ervin
8Jeff LippmanFowler, Dexter
9Michael HurcombMaybin, Cameron
10Jeff TobinEspinosa, Danny
11Scott WhiteMorneau, Justin
12Bill PassonnoSoto, Geovany
Round 16
PickTeamPlayer
1Bill PassonnoJackson, Austin
2Scott WhiteMorrow, Brandon
3Jeff TobinArencibia, J.P.
4Michael HurcombGarza, Matt
5Jeff LippmanBailey, Andrew
6Kevin GoodwinLewis, Colby
7Adam MooreHill, Aaron
8Peter MaddenPena, Carlos
9Dave RichardJoyce, Matt
10Ed GaunaRamos, Wilson
11Al MelchiorFreese, David
12Jamey EisenbergEncarnacion, Edwin
Round 17
PickTeamPlayer
1Jamey EisenbergLiriano, Francisco
2Al MelchiorFister, Doug
3Ed GaunaDuda, Lucas
4Dave RichardJones, Chipper
5Peter MaddenWorley, Vance
6Adam MooreOgando, Alexi
7Kevin GoodwinHunter, Torii
8Jeff LippmanBourjos, Peter
9Michael HurcombBuchholz, Clay
10Jeff TobinNova, Ivan
11Scott WhiteSanchez, Anibal
12Bill PassonnoBillingsley, Chad
Round 18
PickTeamPlayer
1Bill PassonnoDesmond, Ian
2Scott WhiteBeachy, Brandon
3Jeff TobinOswalt, Roy
4Michael HurcombTrout, Mike
5Jeff LippmanJurrjens, Jair
6Kevin GoodwinNathan, Joe
7Adam MoorePerez, Chris
8Peter MaddenRoberts, Brian
9Dave RichardHolland, Derek
10Ed GaunaDanks, John
11Al MelchiorSuzuki, Kurt
12Jamey EisenbergSpan, Denard
Round 19
PickTeamPlayer
1Jamey EisenbergRodriguez, Wandy
2Al MelchiorKubel, Jason
3Ed GaunaRios, Alex
4Dave RichardPierre, Juan
5Peter MaddenRasmus, Colby
6Adam MooreDeJesus, David
7Kevin GoodwinBelt, Brandon
8Jeff LippmanJackson, Edwin
9Michael HurcombMotte, Jason
10Jeff TobinDamon, Johnny
11Scott WhiteSantos, Sergio
12Bill PassonnoHeadley, Chase
Round 20
PickTeamPlayer
1Bill PassonnoDunn, Adam
2Scott WhiteLuebke, Cory
3Jeff TobinDempster, Ryan
4Michael HurcombKuroda, Hiroki
5Jeff LippmanTrumbo, Mark
6Kevin GoodwinFloyd, Gavin
7Adam MooreMoustakas, Mike
8Peter MaddenIannetta, Chris
9Dave RichardLilly, Ted
10Ed GaunaCordero, Francisco
11Al MelchiorBeckham, Gordon
12Jamey EisenbergBaker, Scott
Round 21
PickTeamPlayer
1Jamey EisenbergHernandez, Ramon
2Al MelchiorChacin, Jhoulys
3Ed GaunaVazquez, Javier
4Dave RichardPerez, Salvador
5Peter MaddenLeake, Mike
6Adam MooreCollmenter, Josh
7Kevin GoodwinGoldschmidt, Paul
8Jeff LippmanStreet, Huston
9Michael HurcombWillingham, Josh
10Jeff TobinBuehrle, Mark
11Scott WhiteAlonso, Yonder
12Bill PassonnoCapps, Matt
Round 22
PickTeamPlayer
1Bill PassonnoSoriano, Rafael
2Scott WhiteViciedo, Dayan
3Jeff TobinSmith, Seth
4Michael HurcombDrew, Stephen
5Jeff LippmanMesoraco, Devin
6Kevin GoodwinHundley, Nick
7Adam MooreMayberry, John
8Peter MaddenLeague, Brandon
9Dave RichardBetancourt, Rafael
10Ed GaunaInfante, Omar
11Al MelchiorFrancisco, Frank
12Jamey EisenbergFarnsworth, Kyle
Round 23
PickTeamPlayer
1Jamey EisenbergFurcal, Rafael
2Al MelchiorDickey, R.A.
3Ed GaunaRuiz, Carlos
4Dave RichardNiemann, Jeff
5Peter MaddenPomeranz, Drew
6Adam MooreBailey, Homer
7Kevin GoodwinSantana, Johan
8Jeff LippmanMatusz, Brian
9Michael HurcombLucroy, Jonathan
10Jeff TobinSaltalamacchia, Jarrod
11Scott WhitePierzynski, A.J.
12Bill PassonnoNolasco, Ricky

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Player News
A.J. Burnett
Burnett market is heating up
A.J. Burnett, SP, NYY
12:48 PM
News: FOXSports.com reports that four teams are now interested in Yankees SP A.J. Burnett, including the Pirates, who have been in trade negotiations over the righty for the last three days. The Pirates are still the Yankees' preferred trading partner, though ESPN.com reports that the two sides are still in dispute over how much of Burnett's salary the Yankees should pay and which players Pittsburgh would give up. One of the four teams vying for Burnett is on his "no-trade list," though that team has not been identified.
Analysis: While the Yankees and Pirates are not close to making a deal, several sources have reported that there is a good chance that the sides will come to an agreement before the start of the regular season. A move to the National League will probably have a positive impact on Burnett's stats, but ultimately, he would still be too big of a risk to draft in standard mixed leagues.

Mike Napoli
Napoli avoids arbitration
Mike Napoli, C, TEX
8:23 PM
News: Texas C Mike Napoli agreed to a one-year, $9.4 million contract with the Rangers on Saturday to avoid an arbitration hearing, according to ESPN.com. Napoli, who is recovering from a left ankle injury, posted career highs in home runs (30) and RBI (75) last season.
Analysis: Napoli's injury could limit him during the early part of spring training, but he is not expected to miss any time during the regular season. Napoli enjoyed a career year during his first campaign with the Rangers and topped 20 homers for the fourth consecutive season. He will likely earn more starts at catcher this season and should be considered a solid C option in the early rounds of most 2012 Fantasy drafts.

Manny Ramirez
Field of Ramirez suitors shrinks by one
Manny Ramirez, DH, TB
3:23 PM
News: MASN.com reports that the Orioles have decided not to pursue free agent DH Manny Ramirez. Baltimore had been one of three teams, along with Oakland and Toronto, who had been considering the 39-year-old. "I don't think there's going to be a fit for Manny," executive vice president Dan Duquette said. "We've looked at that all winter and I'm not sure there's a fit there for the Orioles. I wish Manny a lot of luck, but I just don't think he fits in our ballclub right now." The team has recently signed free agents Wilson Betemit and Nick Johnson, both of whom could contend for the DH spot, lessening the need to sign Ramirez.
Analysis: The Orioles now have other potential designated hitters to turn to, and Ramirez comes with a 50-game PED suspension, so he is not an attractive option. With the A's and Blue Jays still in play, though, Ramirez still has a chance to be relevant in AL-only leagues this year.

Tommy Hanson
Hanson smooths out his delivery
Tommy Hanson, SP, ATL
2:14 PM
News: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that Braves SP Tommy Hanson has worked this offseason to alter his pitching delivery in the hopes that it will make him less prone to injury. Hanson missed most of the final two months of last season due to a shoulder injury, and his health issues were attributed, at least in part, to a hitch in his delivery. He has worked with pitching coach Roger McDowell on a new, smoother delivery over the last six weeks, which should shift some of the stress of his throwing motion to his lower body. In addition to reducing the impact on his arm and shoulder, the more compact delivery should help Hanson to reduce the number of stolen bases off of him.
Analysis: We have yet to see how well Hanson will pitch in a game with his new delivery, but if it can make him more durable and prevent steals, it will enhance his already-robust Fantasy value. Even with health concerns, Hanson profiles as a low-end No. 2 SP, and if his new delivery works out, he could produce at an even higher level.

Jason Varitek
Varitek getting some interest
Jason Varitek, C, BOS
12:16 PM
News: CBSSports.com Baseball Insider Jon Heyman reports that free agent C Jason Varitek has received some interest from teams this offseason, and he will soon decide whether to play in 2012. The Red Sox, for whom Varitek has played his entire 15-year major league career, are among the teams interested. Retirement is a possible option for the 39-year-old.
Analysis: Varitek has played in just 107 games over the last two seasons, so even if he decides to play one more year, he is unlikely to be a factor in most Fantasy leagues. He does still have some pop in his bat, though, so owners in deep formats should stay tuned to see what Varitek decides.

Brandon Gomes
Gomes recovering from back surgery
Brandon Gomes, RP, TB
11:18 AM
News: The Tampa Bay Times reports that Rays RP Brandon Gomes continues to recover from back surgery that he underwent in November, and he is at risk of missing the beginning of spring training. Gomes had the procedure to clean out the area around a disc, and he is still probably at least two weeks away from throwing off a mound. "Right now it's progressing along great, I don't really see anything to be concerned about," Gomes told reporters on Friday. "I might miss the very beginning of spring training, but that's about it." Gomes could still be ready for the beginning of the regular season.
Analysis: Gomes pitched well in his rookie season, posting a 2.92 ERA in 40 games with the Rays. He will probably fill a middle relief role for Tampa Bay again this season. A good strikeout pitcher, Gomes is a low-end option for owners in leagues that use middle relievers.

Cody Ross
Ross re-working his swing
Cody Ross, LF, BOS
9:59 AM
News: Red Sox OF Cody Ross was disappointed with his 2011 season, in which he batted just .240 for the Giants, but he told WEEI.com that he is making some changes in order perform better in 2012. Ross watched video from his performances last year and noticed some adjustments that he needed to make at the plate. Specifically, Ross said he is "really focusing on just driving the ball and staying on top of the ball as opposed to swinging with more of an upper-cut." Ross started to address these changes late last season, working with former Giants teammate Carlos Beltran.
Analysis: Ross' flyball rate skyrocketed to 48 percent last season, resulting in a high percentage of flyouts, which put a damper on his batting average. Not only could his new approach to hitting help him to cut back on those easy outs, but it could pay big dividends in doubles-friendly Fenway Park. Ross lacks a regular position, but between filling in for injured Carl Crawford (wrist) early in the year and spelling Ryan Sweeney in right field, he could put together a decent amount of playing time. Look to Ross as a solid option in AL-only leagues.

Miguel Cabrera
Cabrera shedding weight for move to 3B
Miguel Cabrera, 3B, DET
2/10/2012
News: Tigers C Alex Avila told ESPN.com on Friday that Miguel Cabrera has lost 20-25 pounds this offseason in anticipation of his move to third base. Cabrera, who played first base each of the last few seasons, is moving to the hot corner with Prince Fielder signing with Detroit in the offseason. Cabrera batted .344 with 30 home runs and 105 RBI in 2011.
Analysis: Cabrera came up as an infielder and has shown in the past that he can play the hot corner. His size has been one of the bigger question marks on whether or not he can last an entire season at third base so shedding some weight should help the process. Good thing for Fantasy owners is that his defense will not affect on his value, and he should continue to mash at the plate for Detroit. Add to the fact that he will gain duel eligibility and owners should target Cabrera as a Top 5 Fantasy option on Draft Day.

Sean White
White catches on with BoSox
Sean White, RP, COL
12:42 AM
News: The Red Sox signed RP Sean White to a minor-league deal on Friday. The right-hander posted a 5.68 ERA in 53 appearances in the minors for the Rockies last season.
Analysis: White has a career 4.16 ERA and last pitched in the majors in 2010. Even if he breaks camp with the big club, plan on ignore him in all Fantasy formats on Draft Day.

Garrett Jones
Jones to stay in Pittsburgh
Garrett Jones, RF, PIT
2/10/2012
News: CBSSports.com Baseball Insider Jon Heyman reports that the Yankees offered A.J. Burnett to the Pirates, but had asked for OF Garrett Jones in return. The Pirates balked at the offer, as they want to hold on to Jones. However, negotiations for a trade involving Burnett are ongoing, as the teams are differing on how much of Burnett's salary that Yankees should pay.
Analysis: Should the Pirates change their minds, Jones would certainly benefit from a move to the Yankees and their homer-friendly park. However, it appears that Jones will be staying put in Pittsburgh, where he will remain an option mostly for owners in NL-only leagues.

 
 
 
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