[BASEBALL] Hackers 2021 Baseball Draft Discussion

[jeffg]

Good luck folks. Our draft gets under way 3/18 8AM.

This space for chatter, trash talk, and praising every pick I make. Reminder to let us know if you anticipate any delays

Order
1 - Kevin White
2 - Claudio
3 - Mark
4 - Jeff
5 - Steve
6 - John
7 - Rich L
8 - Rich R
9 - Kevin Wyatt
10 - Joe
11 - Brian
12 - Jason

[Rockland Raiders]

Good luck to everyone!

[jeffg]

Was hoping Kevin would be ready and know what he was doing with 1.01.... I guess the draft will start when it starts

[Rockland Raiders]

First disappointment...Claudio, I thought Degrom might last until 7...arghhh

[jeffg]

Claudio always makes these 'Reach' picks that work. Every year he has one or two picks that scratch my head and by the end of the year he looks like a genius. Good sign for the Mets too.

He must have next years' sports almanac

Anyway TROUT at FOUR for me..... I'm giddy...

[Claudio1965]

@Jeff, I think you've just unearthed my time-travel secret

We'll see how it pans out --- wanted to go in a different direction this year than I usually do....

[Rockland Raiders]

Claudio, just take care of your flux capacitor. You probably heard that DeGrom was hitting 102 on the gun. Made my selection of Cole at seven easy.

[Claudio1965]

@Rich - battle of the NY aces! (and yes, I did hear about the 102 mph reading)

[Rockland Raiders]

As a Met fan, it would have been nice to get the pitcher I wanted that also plays for the team I have been rooting for for over 50 years, but, alas, it was not meant to be.

[jeffg]

Love my first three picks even though I missed out on top tier SP

I’ll be driving my daughters car up to Syracuse this morning. Will be back online at 11.... 14 picks before I pick again, in the off chance it does get to me, I’ll pick then

[Rockland Raiders]

Jeff, looks like you had nothing to worry about.

[jeffg]

I love Kevin’s Double-Stud-Closer move. (Not that I would do it). Let’s see how this plays out

[KSOLOIVE]

Was hoping Kevin would be ready and know what he was doing with 1.01.... I guess the draft will start when it starts

Uhh, like the official start time? Who could have guessed?! My bad...? I didn't think a soft start was a hard requirement. Our draft officially started 3/18 @8am EST and that's exactly when I picked. I am not sure why I have to defend myself, but I spend HOURS on my custom spreadsheet (available for $29.95 BTW) in the days leading up to the draft. I finished around 1:45am EST on 3/18 and promptly picked a few hours later at the start of the draft. I too wished I wrapped up earlier, but i enjoy putting this much effort into it, and I was ready prior to the official start of the draft. Not sure why I'm so annoyed by this pre-draft post from the gold standard of fantasy commissioners... But here we are...

[KSOLOIVE]

I love Kevin’s Double-Stud-Closer move. (Not that I would do it). Let’s see how this plays out

Thanks! I think? You got a STUD at #6. A steal, really... I had three guys in mind with the number one pick, and Trout was right there in the mix. I actually think your guy will outperform mine, overall, but went with the youth/potential for growth, extra steals and position eligibility.

Speaking of position eligibility, LOVE the Vlad Jr. pick too! I wish I knew he was gonna play 2B - I may not have let him slip.

Mark always nabs guys from my queue.. We disagree on Whit Merrifield though. I have him as 2B10/CF15/RF24

Steve is off to a strong start! Always a smart drafter. I'm not feeling the Rd5 Marte pick, though. I have him as CF13

Slash's team looks alot like mine would if I was drafting in that slot. Including the elapsed time clock.

Rich L. with the strong 1-2 SP punch. Too bad you aren't a big fan of trading. I'm not really either, but if we were, I'd give you a call.

Rich R. with the jekyl and hyde team. Depending on which version of the guys you got shows up, you could have something there...

New guy - Welcome to the league! You're off to a strong start. Keep taking 2-3 hours to pick and you will definitely be called Kevin White though. Haha, jk - I can say it because despite my best efforts, its a rep I can't shake. Its not on purpose guys! I love this league and have too elaborate of a spreadsheet. I blame Jeff and Rich L for showing me their spreadsheets and making me step my game up.

Joe Lucky - Offered me his 11th and 12th rounders for my 1st overall pick. There is a name for that kind of trade offer.. It will come to me... But seriously, solid draft so far. Always a perennial threat and instant trade offer rejection candidate.

Wrigs - Another solid drafter. Wins the league almost any year he has #1 pick and/or trades with Semple. This year you got neither, so props if you pull it off. Off to a strong start at the plate. But I have your two SP's as SP14 and SP23.

Buddy - I only call you buddy because I can't remember your name.. Team is solid though.. I have Lindor as SS09 but like what you're doing.

[slash]

Slash's team looks alot like mine would if I was drafting in that slot. Including the elapsed time clock

Well I just found out that as of sometime yesterday the draftime emails have suddenly started being sent to my junk box.

And I also spent some time to load about 75 players to my queue but I guess I saved it as pick-based queue instead of general.

[KSOLOIVE]

Well I just found out that as of sometime yesterday the draftime emails have suddenly started being sent to my junk box.

And I also spent some time to load about 75 players to my queue but I guess I saved it as pick-based queue instead of general.

All good man -- i was poking fun at myself at your expense because I like your team, and not much negative to say there.. Not trying to start a photoshop war where you create a fictionalized character of me that random people will still call me ten years later or anything.. You always defend me, so certainly not saying you can't take time if/when needed or unintended. Hands up, don't crop!

[slash]

i was poking fun at myself at your expense because I like your team

Yup I got it....

Hands up, don't crop!

You know, that reminds me, I really should install The Gimp on my Linux machine.

[jeffg]

I wanted Giancarlo here but would have bet everything Richie grabs him first.

[dazman56]

Jeff, I’ve been up and working since Friday (had a 2 hour nap earlier) so I’ve just been grabbing guys. Just ended the last call so I’m finally done. But you mean for a change I grabbed someone you wanted?

[Rockland Raiders]

BTW, I hit the wrong position for Austin Meadows. I don't expect any saves from him. Meant to hit RF instead of RP.

[jeffg]

BTW, I hit the wrong position for Austin Meadows. I don't expect any saves from him. Meant to hit RF instead of RP.

I fixed.. i think you can change it too

[Rockland Raiders]

thanks...couldn't figure out how

[jeffg]

Hey Richie..... leave some Yankees for the rest of us !

[Claudio1965]

Grrr... Frazier was #1 on my queue for this round....

[dazman56]

Hoping this is finally his breakout year!