2023 Draft Utility is live - Draft clock starts Friday Sep 15

[Hank]

What charges did they bring against Griffey?

Effing auto-correct.

[PaulC]

I've mentioned this several times, but this SO beats other versions having 14-17 clear cut prospects , followed by 15 "eh" players followed by "this guy sucks" by mid 2nd round. Even if its just false hope its a welcome change and one thing for sure this version did correctly.

Completely agree!

[Carlos]

Well looks like New Orleans was auto'ed onto Tom Carr. Not a bad pick. Had him high as a lefty in Rocky Top, except I prefer better defense this early in the draft.

[RobD]

Didn't auto, got the pick in with about 20 minutes left. Sorry for the wait guys.

[nelmsm]

Went with 2B Pat Pierce. Debated between him and a pitcher but the top prospects I have are all pitchers so it was time to get a bat to go with them. Pierce has outstanding power potential and plays good second base. If he develops like my scout says he should he'll be a good player for the Brawlers for years. Of course he could turn out to be a big dud where most of the hitters I pick seem to go.

[Z]

Time for Jim's first pick in a while!

[Carlos]

And just like that Davenport took Pierce - another good pick.

I went with Dusty Janson. I liked his college numbers and his ratings, but most importantly, I loved his versatility. It's possible he plays alongside Gil Banda in an amazing defensive outfield. Or, we could have amazing 6-4-3 double plays with Dusty Thompson turning two with Dusty Janson. He can be my "worst" defender at a spot until I find someone better to replace him and move him elsewhere on the diamond.

I don't really have the time to set my 7-day lineups and make him a super super utility guy, but it's nice to have the option. I might have him be the sub for every position even if he starts everyday at a set position.

I just like this guy. And he's left-handed. We love our lefties in Denver.

[Pat]

Pierce, Carr and Janson were my top 3 hitters after Pickles.

[BradZ]

Pierce, Carr and Janson were my top 3 hitters after Pickles.

+1

[Carlos]

We might need to do something about guys named Dusty the same way we did with guys named Dave.

[Jim]

You know what stuck out to me after reading this whole thread? Pat has a kid. How long was I out of the league for? I thought it was 2-3 years...I didn't expect Pat to have a kid (he knew about) for at least 10 more years.

[funclown]

Went with 2B Pat Pierce. Debated between him and a pitcher but the top prospects I have are all pitchers so it was time to get a bat to go with them. Pierce has outstanding power potential and plays good second base. If he develops like my scout says he should he'll be a good player for the Brawlers for years. Of course he could turn out to be a big dud where most of the hitters I pick seem to go.

Best IF in this whole draft.

[Carlos]

You know what stuck out to me after reading this whole thread? Pat has a kid. How long was I out of the league for? I thought it was 2-3 years...I didn't expect Pat to have a kid (he knew about) for at least 10 more years.

Many of us have kids now. It's the DLB.

[Hank]

Many of us have kids now. It's the DLB.

Welcome to Daddy Ball.
https://youtu.be/wnAsE9AnCSY

[Carlos]

Welcome to Daddy Ball.
https://youtu.be/wnAsE9AnCSY

I can't believe you even remembered this to mention it.