BLB PREVIEW 2020 (IL)

[Pat]

People main I know:

Z
Pat
Jistic

Thats just off memory. There maybe others.

I could name about 10 (including myself) that paid somewhat attention to it.

I get a lot of credit around here for being ahead of the curve with defense...

But I think in something like my first six drafts I spent something like four 1st RD picks on MRs. Back when we showed players overall ratings/potential.

"Well this SS has 65 potential... but this MR could be a 78!"

[Matt]

I drafted a MR in the 1st round. I think it was Dave who told everyone we would always suck!

[funclown]

I drafted a MR in the 1st round. I think it was Dave who told everyone we would always suck!

Think we've all done it...

http://www.simgamingnetwork.com/blb/...player_id=3036

[mike]

Think we've all done it...

http://www.simgamingnetwork.com/blb/...player_id=3036

Nope I've never taken a middle reliever in the first round. Never have never will and I will continue to get beat in the wild card round.

[funclown]

Nope I've never taken a middle reliever in the first round. Never have never will and I will continue to get beat in the wild card round.

I had this really dumb idea I could develop his 3rd pitch and become a starter. Yeah it took me awhile to get the this draft thing.

[Carlos]

Wasn't one of Davenport's most famous closers taken in the first round?

Not Black. I can't quite remember the name. Gordhano? Started with a G. He was nasty.

[Carlos]

Found him. Hans Gordinho
http://www.simgamingnetwork.com/blb/...player_id=7398

[Matt]

Mine was Tyler Earley.

http://www.simgamingnetwork.com/blb/...ayer_1748.html

Tried to make him a starter but it never worked out. Guy ended up anchoring 2 championship teams in the pen. Played 788 games for us, 63-35 with 104 saves and a 2.51 ERA.

Suck it Dave!

[Sharkn20]

I had this really dumb idea I could develop his 3rd pitch and become a starter. Yeah it took me awhile to get the this draft thing.

I don't like starters with only 3 Pitches. I do prefer them playing in the bullpen. Starters have to have at least 4 5+ rated pitches... I might be wrong though.

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[umd]

but in all fairness, its nice to know there are other ways to win the cup. would suck if everyone did the same thing.

I have tried all these ways. None work.

[Carlos]

I don't like starters with only 3 Pitches. I do prefer them playing in the bullpen. Starters have to have at least 4 5+ rated pitches... I might be wrong though.

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I'm right with you. I have a lot of criteria for a starter. But sometimes guys surprise you.

Banana Burns. Pat Dimmick. Two names I can think of that didn't have the stamina or pitches but it didn't stop them from dominating.

[Z]

The only "middle reliever" I took in the first round for Maine was some guy called Twinkle Toes.

He turned out okay.