1983 Rookie Draft

[Andrew]

The time should be fixed now. As I said before my server is in MT. I added code to the utilities that tell them to run in Eastern Time. This fixed the Export Tracker as well.

So those not in ET, keep in mind that the utility is operating in ET not your local timezone.

[Jistic]

I was pretty happy to grab Acuna where he was. I honestly didn't think he'd make it past 8-9 or so. My only problem with him is that he is 21 and still very raw with a 2-2-2 current ratings where most guys that age are 3-2-3 or so, but another year wont hurt him in A ball.

No worries, I would've snatched him up in an instant.

[mahoney2]

I was pretty happy to grab Acuna where he was. I honestly didn't think he'd make it past 8-9 or so. My only problem with him is that he is 21 and still very raw with a 2-2-2 current ratings where most guys that age are 3-2-3 or so, but another year wont hurt him in A ball.

[Riverman]

So.... talk amongst yourselves....

Thoughts on the first 11 picks????

I also had Magness and Brode as 1 and 2 though reversed from what actually happened. Probably Clay is right though that Magness being a little older is a big plus for him.

It didn't sound like many agreed with Carbajal at #4 but I had him as a clear choice at that point. I would have even considered him over Knight if both had been left then.

I also had Acuna going higher than he did.

[Clay]

Mac Avery is the only one who will ever make it. Sure fire hall of famer.

Either that, or....

He has a career ending injury in his first start.


Truth be told, I think Clay has improved the most through trades and 2 picks in the top 6 this off-season. In a few years, I could see VA running things in the BLB. *Shudders*.

That's a little strong... but I liked the sounds.

Magness and Tracy were #1 & #3 on my board. I think they both could be in the show by the end of next season. Magness should be a future ACE and Tracy could slide right into Leftfield if I don't pick up the option on Dunlop. That being said.... Brode and Brown could very easily be better than both... and Knight has the potential to be the best player in the draft.

I have my sammy pick (#25) in 13 more picks and I have about 6 guys that I still absolutely LOVE. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

I think we are about 3 or 4 batter picks away from seeing a huge run on pitching. This draft is SO thin on bats. I love that though. I love that it's not some set in stone thing where you have exactly x amount of quality bat prospects and the same amount of arms.

Good times so far.

[Dave]

Nice pick with Acuna. Had I gone with power instead of a leadoff type, he would have been my guy at 9.

[Lintyfresh85]

Mac Avery is the only one who will ever make it. Sure fire hall of famer.

Either that, or....

He has a career ending injury in his first start.


Truth be told, I think Clay has improved the most through trades and 2 picks in the top 6 this off-season. In a few years, I could see VA running things in the BLB. *Shudders*.

[Clay]

So.... talk amongst yourselves....

Thoughts on the first 11 picks????

[rubisco43]

So assume we're stuck for awhile now?

"I'm going to give you all some bad news. I had to take a quick trip out to AZ, and with that I don't have my game, nor did I create a list yet for me at 12. I also don't anticipate being home until about 8:00pm+ tomorrow evening. So, needless to say, unless you get to pick twelve by 12:00pm tomorrow, I will hold things up. If you do get there, well, I'm fucked cause I have no idea who it will take for me. Such is life!" --Whaler

dangit. i forgot about this.

[Jistic]

So assume we're stuck for awhile now?

"I'm going to give you all some bad news. I had to take a quick trip out to AZ, and with that I don't have my game, nor did I create a list yet for me at 12. I also don't anticipate being home until about 8:00pm+ tomorrow evening. So, needless to say, unless you get to pick twelve by 12:00pm tomorrow, I will hold things up. If you do get there, well, I'm fucked cause I have no idea who it will take for me. Such is life!" --Whaler

[Jistic]

Nice pick on Acuna. He's a nice player.

Loved Acuna. #1 on my board at this pick. Would've loved for him to slip.

[Clay]

No. People are free to go on autopick whenever they want (and will be placed on autopick by me if they miss a pick) but anyone who wants to draft all 15 rounds is more than welcome to.

Cool. Thanks.

[Andrew]

Andrew - We talked last year about autoing after Round 10... is that still happening?

No. People are free to go on autopick whenever they want (and will be placed on autopick by me if they miss a pick) but anyone who wants to draft all 15 rounds is more than welcome to.

[Clay]

Nice pick on Acuna. He's a nice player.

[Clay]

Andrew - We talked last year about autoing after Round 10... is that still happening?