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3.05.2003
I really don't know what to write about, but I really want to get something posted. If you've got ideas (I'm sure I can and will come up with some more when I've got a bit more time on my hands) let me know, any feedback is greatly appreciated. In the meantime, Dan's informed you that we recently drafted some fantasy teams, he and I. My results (as I'm sure you're really interested): C Santiago, Benito I know. Drafted really late, had to choose between he and Varitek and went this direction. 1B Giambi, Jason Awesome offensive force, totally capable of winning an MVP this season. And a Yankee. 2B Spivey, Junior I'm not convinced, but this was also a later pick...at the very least he's probably not going to kill me. 3B Nevin, Phil Got him way too late, an absolute steal if he's healthy. SS Boone, Aaron Eligible at SS, should provide me with very good numbers out of this spot, including steals. OF Giles, Brian Terrific outfielder #1. OF Ramirez, Manny Terrific outfielder #2. OF Jones, Chipper Terrific outfielder #3. OF Jones, Andruw Terrific outfielder #4. Util Thomas, Frank Minimal risk given where I took him, I really expect a big season. Bench Lee, Carlos Hoping for continued improvement, but if he can reproduce his 2002, I'll be very happy. Bench Hafner, Travis Got him in the last round (!)...he's going to have every opportunity to succeed, and I think he'll do just that. Bench Bellhorn, Mark Dropped because he doesn't really have anywhere solid to play, but he's got to get at bats somehow. Bench Valentin, Jose My ace in the hole in every fantasy draft, ludicrously undervalued, I love him. SP Martinez, Pedro My #1 pick, easy choice for me over Schilling, if he breaks down, that's cool, so will the Sox. SP Mussina, Mike Undervalued (in our league anyway) coming off last season, he's still awesome and pitches for a great team. RP Rivera, Mariano Have to hope he's okay, but when he is, he's tremendous. And of course, a Yankee. RP Foulke, Keith Terrific pitcher who's got a great opportunity to slam a lot of doors for the Big Three in Oakland. P Millwood, Kevin Ace (or co-ace with Randy Wolf) of what should be a very good Phillies staff and team. P Clement, Matt Very appealing #2 or #3 starter in Cubs' rotation (with Wood and Prior) coming off breakout season. P Jiminez, Jose Really pretty effective despite pitching half his game at Coors. P DeJean, Mike Eh, he's a "closer", and saves are unfortunately important in fantasy. Bench Weaver, Jeff Will be a starter at some point this season, loads of talent. I'm very happy with the way it went, we'll see how these guys fare over the course of the season. - |