Sportsnaut’s 2014 Fantasy Baseball Mock Draft

Welcome to Sportsnaut’s first ever fantasy baseball mock draft. Many fantasy baseball drafts will take place for the next two weeks, so we gathered 10 die-hard baseball fans, drafted our teams, and now want to share the results. There were some expected picks, some risky picks and some flat out questionable picks.

2014 Fantasy Baseball Mock Draft

The format for this league is pretty standard. Snake draft, 10 teams, head-to-head matchups. Rosters consist of one player for each position and one utility player. For pitching, you are allowed to pitch as many starters or relievers as you want. As you’ll see below, some chose the route of middle relief while others focused on closers in Sportsnaut’s 2014 Fantasy Baseball Mock Draft.

Categories

Offense – average (Avg.), home runs (HR), runs batted in (RBI), runs (R), stolen bases (SB), strikeouts (K), and on-base plus slugging (.OPS).

Pitching – wins (W), strikeouts (K), earned run average (ERA), quality starts (QS), holds (H), saves (SV), walks and hits per inning pitched (WHIP) and on-base percentage against (OBA).

Here are the round-by-round results, along with some thoughts from those involved on why they picked who they did. Each thought is from an individual who took part in the draft.

Round 1

1	Miguel Cabrera, Det 3B	@JoshCollacchi
2	Mike Trout, LAA OF	@JessMLB
3	Paul Goldschmidt, Ari 1B	@VincentFrankNFL
4	Clayton Kershaw, LAD SP	@Donnystwit
5	Andrew McCutchen, Pit OF	Big Smitty
6	Troy Tulowitzki, Col SS	Lil’ Smitty
7	Adam Jones, Bal OF	Peter
8	Chris Davis, Bal 1B	@TCEverybody
9	Jacoby Ellsbury, NYY OF	@DW_WWBD
10	Stephen Strasburg, Wsh SP	Phil

 

Josh – “With the first overall pick, the everlasting debate of Miguel Cabrera or Mike Trout is evident. But it was not a question in a format where just three outfielders are drafted, and just one player at every other position. The scarcity of productive third basemen far outweighs outfielders”.

Jess – “Mike Trout on my fantasy team?! Yes please.”

Derek – “Drafting with my head, not my heart, I’m taking the risk that Ellsbury has a big season with the short porches of Yankee Stadium, but he needs to stay healthy. His stolen bases are key when added to typical runs, average and low number of strikeouts.”

Lil’ Smitty – “Shortstops who put up the numbers Tulo does, deserve higher value and a first-round pick. If he stays healthy he’s a fantasy stud.”

TC – “Chris Davis was a panic pick which I may come to regret, but riding the big year he had in 2013.”

Jessica – ‘I’d like my new nickname to be Default. Learn it, love it, live it!’

 Big Smitty- “Cutch, so happy to get him.  Does everything well and is the golden age of 27, turning 28 this year.  I honestly don’t think he and Trout are that different from a fantasy perspective.”

Round 2

11	Felix Hernandez, Sea SP	Phil
12	Prince Fielder, Tex 1B	@DW_WWBD
13	Joey Votto, Cin 1B	@TCEverybody
14	Bryce Harper, Wsh OF	Peter
15	Adrian Beltre, Tex 3B	Lil’ Smitty
16	Carlos Gonzalez, Col OF	Big Smitty
17	Robinson Cano, Sea 2B	@Donnystwit
18	Ryan Braun, Mil OF	@VincentFrankNFL
19	Edwin Encarnacion, Tor 1B	@JessMLB
20	Hanley Ramirez, LAD SS	@JoshCollacchi

 

Lil’ Smitty – “Adrian Beltre: one of the most underrated hitters in the game. With strikeouts as an offensive stat, Beltre’s stands out with his consistency.”

Derek – “I was torn between getting a power bat in the second round and ultimately chose Fielder over Votto/Harper. Left handed hitters in Texas seem to rake, and I’m hoping the change in scenery brings back the homers from Prince.”

Vincent –  “Braun may be coming off a scandal and a down season, but he has first-round upside. It’s a risk well worth taking, especially when you consider how deep the OF position if. If Braun doesn’t pan out, I can alway slide a bench option in there and still be okay heading down the stretch.”

Big Smitty – “What did CarGo do to deserve going 16th overall? Exactly. I’ll take him with a big smile on my face.”

 

Round 3

21	Jason Kipnis, Cle 2B	@JoshCollacchi
22	Carlos Gomez, Mil OF	@JessMLB
23	Yu Darvish, Tex SP	@VincentFrankNFL
24	Evan Longoria, TB 3B	@Donnystwit
25	David Wright, NYM 3B	Big Smitty
26	Adam Wainwright, StL SP	Lil’ Smitty
27	Yasiel Puig, LAD OF	Peter
28	Chris Sale, CWS SP	@TCEverybody
29	David Price, TB SP	@DW_WWBD
30	Giancarlo Stanton, Mia OF	Phil

 

Derek – “I want to get a few aces on my squad, especially in a 10-team league. Price is set for a massive year.”

TC – “I wanted to load up on pitchers and Sale is a young arm coming in to his prime.”

Peter – “Puig put up huge numbers but is somewhat of  a hot head. If he grows up, his numbers could get scary good. I like him.”

Vincent- “Darvish is always going to be in the AL Cy Young conversation. He provides 250-plus strikeout upside and will give you 220-plus innings.”

 Big Smitty- “David Wright:  Two of the last three years he’s been hindered by injuries which is a definite concern.  He’s was having one of his best seasons last year until he got hurt and when he does play, he’s arguably the second or third best 3B in the game.”

Round 4

31	Joe Mauer, Min C	Phil
32	Dustin Pedroia, Bos 2B	@DW_WWBD
33	Justin Verlander, Det SP	@TCEverybody
34	Freddie Freeman, Atl 1B	Peter
35	Buster Posey, SF C	Lil’ Smitty
36	Cliff Lee, Phi SP	Big Smitty
37	Albert Pujols, LAA 1B	@Donnystwit
38	Max Scherzer, Det SP	@VincentFrankNFL
39	Ian Desmond, Wsh SS	@JessMLB
40	Madison Bumgarner, SF SP	@JoshCollacchi

 

Donny – “I took Pujols here because I feel he’s healthy and the Angels made improvements to their offense. Even a glimpse of the Pujols we’ve seen in the past makes this a great value pick.”

Lil’ Smitty – “A solid catcher who puts up numbers like Posey can be valuable in a league like this. I may have reached a tad for him.”

TC – “Sale in the fifth and Verlander in the sixth? Hello awesome pitching staff.”

 

Round 5

41	Jose Bautista, Tor OF	@JoshCollacchi
42	Alex Rios, Tex OF	@JessMLB
43	Yadier Molina, StL C	@VincentFrankNFL
44	Masahiro Tanaka, NYY SP	@Donnystwit
45	Ian Kinsler, Det 2B	Big Smitty
46	Jose Fernandez, Mia SP	Lil’ Smitty
47	Jose Reyes, Tor SS	Peter
48	Mark Trumbo, Ari 1B	@TCEverybody
49	Matt Carpenter, StL 2B	@DW_WWBD
50	Jose Altuve, Hou 2B	Phil

 

Lil’ Smitty – “Jose Fernandez: He’s got the stuff to be great. If he didn’t play for Miami, he’d probably be drafted in rounds 1-3.”

Donny – “I really like Tanaka’s potential with the Yankees. This could be a huge value pick if he holds up physically during a MLB season.”

Peter – “I normally wouldn’t have taken Reyes, but I thought he was a decent value in the fifth– since I had no intention of taking him, the fact that I did totally slipped my mind and I took Segura immediately afterwards.”

Vincent- “Catcher is a prime position. Once you get past the few few, there is a huge drop off. Molina began his career as a great defensive catcher, and now his offense has caught up with him. Needed to make this pick.”

Big Smitty- “I am not really a fan of Kinsler.  I know he’s irritated about the trade to Detroit and hoping the chip on his shoulder plus hitting in the Central will push the batting average closer to .280.”

 

Round 6

51	Ryan Zimmerman, Wsh 3B	Phil
52	Wil Myers, TB OF	@DW_WWBD
53	Jay Bruce, Cin OF	@TCEverybody
54	Jean Segura, Mil SS	Peter
55	Brandon Phillips, Cin 2B	Lil’ Smitty
56	David Ortiz, Bos DH	Big Smitty
57	Asdrubal Cabrera, Cle SS	@Donnystwit
58	Josh Donaldson, Oak 3B	@VincentFrankNFL
59	Shin-Soo Choo, Tex OF	@JessMLB
60	Matt Kemp, LAD OF	@JoshCollacchi

 

Lil’ Smitty – “With Brandon Phillips, I’m hoping he hits in the two spot behind Hamilton. Perhaps that increases RBI/Runs. Also protecting Joey Votto and Jay Bruce.” 

Phil – “A healthy Zimmerman at a thin position could pay off, especially at this point in the draft.”

Derek – “I had Wil Myers on my team last year and he handled himself quite well for a rookie. I’m looking for big things from him this year. I considered Matt Kemp, but went for youth.”

Vincent- “Yet another position that sees a drop off after a bit, Donaldson is primed for another stellar season in Oakland. The  way his career is shaping out and projecting trends, there is no reason to believe he can’t hit 35-plus homers and drive in 110-plus runs.”

Big Smitty- “Papi:  Yes, he does hinder a team since he’s only a DH but he’s also just so dang consistent.  Anyone who watched the end of last season and the World Series can see that he doesn’t look to be slowing down.”

 

Round 7

61	Craig Kimbrel, Atl RP	@JoshCollacchi
62	Zack Greinke, LAD SP	@JessMLB
63	Elvis Andrus, Tex SS	@VincentFrankNFL
64	Salvador Perez, KC C	@Donnystwit
65	Anibal Sanchez, Det SP	Big Smitty
66	Adrian Gonzalez, LAD 1B	Lil’ Smitty
67	Homer Bailey, Cin SP	Peter
68	Gio Gonzalez, Wsh SP	@TCEverybody
69	Mat Latos, Cin SP	@DW_WWBD
70	Eric Hosmer, KC 1B	Phil

 

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Josh – “Normally, a common strategy is not to draft closers until later in the draft, if at all. But since Kimbrel fell to 61, he was the best player on the board, and no one else was a value at that pick. Kimbrel is the safest choice at the closer position, simply because he has the highest job security.”

Derek – “I begin looking at starting pitchers I think will become elite this year, and that guy to me, is Mat Latos.”

Lil’ Smitty – What has Adrian Gonzalez done (or not done) to drop to 66th?! This is an absolute steal in my mind. 30/100 guy potentially.”

TC – “Again, I wanted a solid pitching staff, and Gio makes my team stacked.”

Jess- “I really like Hunter Pence. I really love the face pitchers make at him when he’s going up to the plate. He does this weird interpretive dance that’s electrifying.”

 

Round 8

71	Desmond Jennings, TB OF	Phil
72	Pedro Alvarez, Pit 3B	@DW_WWBD
73	James Shields, KC SP	@TCEverybody
74	Manny Machado, Bal 3B	Peter
75	Aroldis Chapman, Cin RP	Lil’ Smitty
76	Mike Minor, Atl SP	Big Smitty
77	Matt Holliday, StL OF	@Donnystwit
78	Yoenis Cespedes, Oak OF	@VincentFrankNFL
79	Justin Upton, Atl OF	@JessMLB
80	Carlos Santana, Cle C	@JoshCollacchi

 

Thoughts of owners: Lil’ Smitty – “Aroldis Chapman: Saves an K’s, saves and K’s, saves and K’s. Enough said.”

TC – “James Shields is super consistent and becomes my fourth starter behind Verlander, Sale and Gio Gonzalez. I’ll take that any day”.

Derek – I’ve had special place in my heart for Pedro Alvarez since I saw him launch balls deep into the night as a prospect for the Pirates. If he figures out how to NOT strikeout, he’s a 40-homer threat. Plus, he’s at 3B which I now have two of (Carpenter).”

Peter – “I’m a bit scared of Machado’s injury, but at worse, he’s really good. Maybe a year or two away from being great.”

 Jess- “Justin Upton is a strong guy to have on the team. Just hope he’s figured out in infield-fly rule by now.”

Round 9

81	Jordan Zimmermann, Wsh SP	@JoshCollacchi
82	Kenley Jansen, LAD RP	@JessMLB
83	Matt Cain, SF SP	@VincentFrankNFL
84	Doug Fister, Wsh SP	@Donnystwit
85	Allen Craig, StL 1B	Big Smitty
86	Greg Holland, KC RP	Lil’ Smitty
87	Jurickson Profar, Tex 2B	Peter
88	Ben Zobrist, TB 2B	@TCEverybody
89	Shelby Miller, StL SP	@DW_WWBD
90	Sonny Gray, Oak SP	Phil

 

Thoughts of owners: Derek – “I was looking for a young arm who did well down the stretch, specifically in the National League. Shelby Miller and Sonny Gray were my choices, and I went NL vs AL. Sorry Sonny.”

Phil – “Speaking of Sonny, thanks Derek! I love the idea of what Sonny Gray can do in Oakland this year. I can’t believe I got him at pick NINETY.”

Vincent – “It’s interesting to look at Cain as tapped out in terms of potential, but that’s what he is…someone that will give you 15-plus wins, 210-plus innings and between 160 and 190 strikeouts. Not bad in the ninth round.”

Round 10

91	Matt Moore, TB SP	Bleu 13’s
92	Domonic Brown, Phi OF	@DW_WWBD
93	Addison Reed, Ari RP	@TCEverybody
94	Danny Salazar, Cle SP	Peter
95	Julio Teheran, Atl SP	Lil’ Smitty
96	Hisashi Iwakuma, Sea SP	Big Smitty
97	Josh Hamilton, LAA OF	@Donnystwit
98	Jason Heyward, Atl OF	@VincentFrankNFL
99	Kyle Seager, Sea 3B	@JessMLB
100	Jered Weaver, LAA SP	@JoshCollacchi

 

Lil’ Smitty – “With the Braves’ rotation on crutches, Julio Teheran could be a steal in the 10th round.”

Donny  – “I am going for rebound guys. I think Hamilton figures it out this year in this Angeles line-up, and that could result in huge numbers. Health is going to be the risk.”

Big Smitty – “Hisashi Iwakuma could be a great value here, or he could be a guy who flattens out. I took a chance here.”

Vincent- Will Heyward bounce back after hitting just .254 in 104 games last season? This is where you take a chance like that. He has 30-homer, 100-plus RBI potential. You take that and run with it in the 10th.”

 

Round 11

101	Starling Marte, Pit OF	@JoshCollacchi
102	Hunter Pence, SF OF	@JessMLB
103	Starlin Castro, ChC SS	@VincentFrankNFL
104	Carlos Beltran, NYY OF	@Donnystwit
105	Cole Hamels, Phi SP	Big Smitty
106	Trevor Rosenthal, StL RP	Lil’ Smitty
107	Koji Uehara, Bos RP	Peter
108	Everth Cabrera, SD SS	@TCEverybody
109	Gerrit Cole, Pit SP	@DW_WWBD
110	Jimmy Rollins, Phi SS	Phil

 

Round 12

111	Brian McCann, NYY C	Phil
112	Matt Wieters, Bal C	@DW_WWBD
113	Wilin Rosario, Col C	@TCEverybody
114	Jeff Samardzija, ChC SP	Peter
115	Jayson Werth, Wsh OF	Lil’ Smitty
116	Michael Cuddyer, Col OF	Big Smitty
117	Jon Lester, Bos SP	@Donnystwit
118	Michael Wacha, StL SP	@VincentFrankNFL
119	Jonathan Lucroy, Mil C	@JessMLB
120	Alex Cobb, TB SP	@JoshCollacchi

 

(Rounds 11 and 12) Derek – “I partnered a young arm in Cole in Round 11 with filling my catchers need with Wieters. Wieters is guaranteed playing time and is playing for a big contract. All good news in my mind.”

Peter – “Samardzija is a strikeout machine. If he keeps his ERA down, he’s lights out. Perhaps he gets better this year.”

Vincent- Wacha, Flaka…okay, I am done with that. In any event, look for this 2013 breakout star to prove he’s not a one-year wonder. Wacha struck out more than a batter per inning and posted a 1.10 WHIP last year. That’s top-of-the-rotation fantasy numbers right there.”

Jess- “I really like Hunter Pence. I really love the face pitchers make at him when he’s going up to the plate. He does this weird interpretive dance that’s electrifying.”

 

 Round 13

121	Jose Abreu, CWS 1B	@JoshCollacchi
122	Aramis Ramirez, Mil 3B	@JessMLB
123	C.J. Wilson, LAA SP	@VincentFrankNFL
124	CC Sabathia, NYY SP	@Donnystwit
125	Sergio Romo, SF RP	Big Smitty
126	Tony Cingrani, Cin SP	Lil’ Smitty
127	Hiroki Kuroda, NYY SP	Peter
128	Alex Gordon, KC OF	@TCEverybody
129	Brandon Belt, SF 1B	@DW_WWBD
130	Leonys Martin, Tex OF	Phil

 

Round 14

131	David Robertson, NYY RP	Phil
132	Joe Nathan, Det RP	@DW_WWBD
133	Will Middlebrooks, Bos 3B	@TCEverybody
134	Justin Masterson, Cle SP	Peter
135	Shane Victorino, Bos OF	Lil’ Smitty
136	J.J. Hardy, Bal SS	Big Smitty
137	Chase Utley, Phi 2B	@Donnystwit
138	Patrick Corbin, Ari SP	@VincentFrankNFL
139	Aaron Hill, Ari 2B	@JessMLB
140	Jim Johnson, Oak RP	@JoshCollacchi

 

(Rounds 13 and 14)  Donny – “I’m buying in to the skinny CC. Figured it can’t hurt at this point in the draft.”

Derek – “I went after my first closer with Nathan. Detroit is going to win an Nathan still has it. Plus he’s in a pitchers park now. Easily 30 saves.”

Lil’ Smitty – “I needed some stolen bases and some power to fill my outfield, figured I’d go after Victorino.”

Josh – “There’s no reason Jim Johnson can’t save 30 or more games for Oakland this year. I’m on board with him.”

Vincent- “C.J. Wilson is simply someone you can peg into your starting rotation and expect 15-plus wins, 200 innings and anywhere between 170 and 190 strikeouts. You take that in the 14th. Unfortunately, I had not followed up on the news about Corbin’s Tommy John Surgery. That’s an epic fantasy no-no.”

Jess- “Aaron Hill will be forgotten about. Because Mike Trumbo and Paul Goldschmidt are on the Diamondbacks together? Oh you didn’t draft either one of them? You should quit now.”

 

Round 15

141	Johnny Cueto, Cin SP	@JoshCollacchi
142	Anthony Rizzo, ChC 1B	@JessMLB
143	Zack Wheeler, NYM SP	@VincentFrankNFL
144	Mark Teixeira, NYY 1B	@Donnystwit
145	Glen Perkins, Min RP	Big Smitty
146	Clay Buchholz, Bos SP	Lil’ Smitty
147	Andrew Cashner, SD SP	Peter
148	Billy Butler, KC DH	@TCEverybody
149	Francisco Liriano, Pit SP	@DW_WWBD
150	Tim Lincecum, SF SP	Phil

 

Round 16

151	Hector Santiago, LAA SP	Phil
152	Jed Lowrie, Oak SS	@DW_WWBD
153	Jonathan Papelbon, Phi RP	@TCEverybody
154	Drew Smyly, Det RP	Peter
155	R.A. Dickey, Tor SP	Lil’ Smitty
156	Wilson Ramos, Wsh C	Big Smitty
157	Matt Garza, Mil SP	@Donnystwit
158	Pablo Sandoval, SF 3B	@VincentFrankNFL
159	Hyun-Jin Ryu, LAD SP	@JessMLB
160	Matt Adams, StL 1B	@JoshCollacchi

 

(Rounds 15 and 16) Josh – “Cueto’s average draft position continues to surprise everyone in the fantasy world. Cincinnati’s best pitcher in the last few seasons has been Cueto, as he is an era below 2.70 in his last 60 or so starts. In a format where each team only needs one starting first baseman, power can be found late in the draft. Matt Adams will be able to hit over 25 home runs and bring in close to 100 runs this season in a very good Cardinals lineup. Adams could be one of the best values at first base in fantasy baseball this season.”

TC – “How is Billy Butler still sitting here?! I’m taking him solely based on keeping him from everyone else.”

Derek – “Another solid arm from the NL in Liriano and a shortstop who will hit near .290 on a productive team, simple reasoning here.”

Lil’ Smitty – “R.A. Dickey is two years off the Cy Young and pitched well at times last year in Toronto. I’m hoping he puts it together for most of the year in 2014.”

Phil – “I LOVE Hector this year…just you wait!”.

 

Round 17

161	Ivan Nova, NYY SP	@JoshCollacchi
162	Jason Grilli, Pit RP	@JessMLB
163	Dan Straily, Oak SP	@VincentFrankNFL
164	Ryan Howard, Phi 1B	@Donnystwit
165	Lance Lynn, StL SP	Big Smitty
166	Victor Martinez, Det DH	Lil’ Smitty
167	Neftali Feliz, Tex RP	Peter
168	Rafael Soriano, Wsh RP	@TCEverybody
169	Rex Brothers, Col RP	@DW_WWBD
170	Steve Cishek, Mia RP	Phil

 

Round 18

171	Ubaldo Jimenez, Bal SP	Phil
172	Nate Jones, CWS RP	@DW_WWBD
173	Ernesto Frieri, LAA RP	@TCEverybody
174	Brett Lawrie, Tor 3B	Peter
175	Coco Crisp, Oak OF	Lil’ Smitty
176	Grant Balfour, TB RP	Big Smitty
177	Martin Prado, Ari 3B	@Donnystwit
178	Fernando Rodney, Sea RP	@VincentFrankNFL
179	Dan Haren, LAD SP	@JessMLB
180	Ervin Santana, Atl SP	@JoshCollacchi

 

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(Rounds 17 and 18) Josh– “In a format where each team only needs one starting first baseman, power can be found late in the draft. Matt Adams will be able to hit over 25 home runs and bring in close to 100 runs this season in a very good Cardinals lineup. Adams could be one of the best values at first base in fantasy baseball this season.”

Lil’ Smitty – “Victor Martinez: With Prince gone, V-Mart  is likely to protect Cabrera. If you can get that in 17th round, you do it.”

Vincent- “I waited until the very late stages to acquire a closer for my  team. The idea here is that I can give up saves in order to dominate in other areas. It’s  a new strategy taking hold around the fantasy world…I decided to try it.”

 

Round 19

181	Chris Archer, TB SP	@JoshCollacchi
182	Casey Janssen, Tor RP	@JessMLB
183	Nelson Cruz, Bal OF	@VincentFrankNFL
184	A.J. Burnett, Phi SP	@Donnystwit
185	Billy Hamilton, Cin OF	Big Smitty
186	Taijuan Walker, Sea SP	Lil’ Smitty
187	Will Venable, SD OF	Peter
188	Tommy Hunter, Bal RP	@TCEverybody
189	Huston Street, SD RP	@DW_WWBD
190	Jake Peavy, Bos SP	Phil

 

Round 20

191	Carl Crawford, LAD OF	Phil
192	Brandon Morrow, Tor SP	@DW_WWBD
193	Curtis Granderson, NYM OF	@TCEverybody
194	Mike Napoli, Bos 1B	Peter
195	Mike Moustakas, KC 3B	Lil’ Smitty
196	Bobby Parnell, NYM RP	Big Smitty
197	Rick Porcello, Det SP	@Donnystwit
198	Alexei Ramirez, CWS SS	@VincentFrankNFL
199	Marco Estrada, Mil SP	@JessMLB
200	Yovani Gallardo, Mil SP	@JoshCollacchi

 

Round 21

201	Yordano Ventura, KC SP	@JoshCollacchi
202	John Axford, Cle RP	@JessMLB
203	Daniel Murphy, NYM 2B	@VincentFrankNFL
204	John Lackey, Bos SP	@Donnystwit
205	Chris Tillman, Bal SP	Big Smitty
206	Byron Buxton, Min OF	Lil’ Smitty
207	Brandon Moss, Oak 1B	Peter
208	Justin Morneau, Col 1B	@TCEverybody
209	Cody Allen, Cle RP	@DW_WWBD
210	Austin Jackson, Det OF	Phil

 

Round 22

211	Samuel Deduno, Min SP	Phil
212	Phil Hughes, Min SP	@DW_WWBD
213	Archie Bradley, Ari SP	@TCEverybody
214	Jason Castro, Hou C	Peter
215	Xander Bogaerts, Bos 3B	Lil’ Smitty
216	Jameson Taillon, Pit SP	Big Smitty
217	Jhonny Peralta, StL SS	@Donnystwit
218	Alfonso Soriano, NYY OF	@VincentFrankNFL
219	Jarrod Parker, Oak SP	@JessMLB
220	A.J. Griffin, Oak SP	@JoshCollacchi

 

(Rounds 19-22) Lil’ Smitty – “Byron Buxton: I figure the Twins are in for brutal season and will need to put butts in the seats. Buxton is worth the price of admission, that should be in June, so why not?”

TC – “I’m taking a flyer on Archie Bradley. He’ll get called up at some point and can be an immediate factor. I stayed away from rookies, besides Bradley, and opted for Veterans.”

Derek – “Filled out my relievers with Street (also drafted Nate Jones a few rounds earlier) and will roll the dice with Phil Hughes. Hey, he’s in a pitcher’s park now right?!”

Jess- “Also, we all know the big A’s fan I am, but auto-drafting will land you Jarrod Parker. He’s out for the season with a second Tommy John surgery. (Bold move Cotton, let’s see if it works).”

Overall, a great draft with some great analysis of Sportsnaut’s 2014 Fantasy Baseball Mock Draft. We’ll revisit this again at the All-Star break, and again at the end of the season. Credibility is key in our minds.

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