Ryan Braun hit 41 homers in a career year in 2012 -- then he got busted for PEDs in 2013. How much will you gamble on him? Photo Credit: Steve Schar
On January 9, I got a group email from Cory Schwartz of MLB.com asking if we wanted to join a 15-team 2013 Fantasy Baseball Mock Draft (mixed league, Rotisserie, 5×5). Of course, I said, “Uhh yeah!” as did the rest of the group, and the draft started within an hour.
It’s a slow email draft, that will run over the course of the next week or so, I imagine, with 23 rounds and a standard lineup (20-game eligibility, too).
There’s really no analysis, but I’ll let you know when certain picks get more discussion than others. The first pick of the second round, for instance, started a nice chain of emails.
Feel free to comment at the bottom on picks that surprised/angered/excited you!
1.01 Jeff Erickson, Rotowire: Ryan Braun, OF, MIL
1.02 Will Carroll, Bleacher Report: Mike Trout, OF, LAA
1.03 Derek Van Riper, Rotowire: Miguel Cabrera, 3B, DET
1.04 Eric Mack, SI.com: Matt Kemp, OF, LAD
1.05 Derek Carty, DerekCarty.com: Robinson Cano, 2B, NYY
1.06 Todd Zola, Mastersball.com: Andrew McCutchen, OF, PIT
1.07 Steve Gardner, USAToday.com: Joey Votto, 1B, CIN
1.08 Lawr Michaels, Mastersball.com: Carlos Gonzalez, OF, COL
1.09 David Gonos, DavidGonos.com: Albert Pujols, 1B, LAA
1.10 Joe Sheehan, JoeSheehan.com: Buster Posey, C, SF
1.11 Jason Collette, BaseballProspectus.com: Giancarlo Stanton, OF, MIA
1.12 Zach Steinhorn, Mastersball.com: Prince Fielder, 1B, DET
1.13 Ray Flowers, BaseballGuys.com: Clayton Kershaw, SP, LAD
1.14 Nando Di Fino, CBSSports.com: Evan Longoria, 3B, TB
1.15 Cory Schwartz, MLB.com: Troy Tulowitzki, SS, COL
2.01 Cory Schwartz, MLB.com: Bryce Harper, OF, WAS: This pick definitely got the biggest reaction of all the writers. Schwartz believes Harper has great upside and he knew he couldn’t get him in the next round.
Carroll agreed, “Love it. Harper’s going to be in the middle of the best lineup in the nl all year. The worry people have of him wearing down has no evidence.”
Erickson noted, “Prediction: Harper will have an NFBC ADP of 25 or earlier across the various Main Event drafts.”
Zola, though, was the most vocal critic, “I understand taking a guy you want that you won’t be able to get next time. But each draft spot has an expected return on investment and it’s a tall order to expect Harper is worthy of that pick — just to break even, let alone get a positive ROI. And if you break even on every pick, enjoy 7th place.”
Michaels said, “I think Harper is worthy of .275-25-75 anyway which does make him a good pick, anyway.”
2.02 Nando Di Fino, CBSSports.com: Josh Hamilton, OF, LAA
2.03 Ray Flowers, BaseballGuys.com: Justin Verlander, SP, DET
2.04 Zach Steinhorn, Mastersball.com: Justin Upton, OF, ARI
2.05 Jason Collette, BaseballProspectus.com: Jose Reyes, SS, TOR
2.06 Joe Sheehan, JoeSheehan.com: Ian Kinsler, 2B, TEX
2.07 David Gonos, DavidGonos.com: Felix Hernandez, SP, SEA
2.08 Lawr Michaels, Mastersball.com: Jason Heyward, OF, ATL
2.09 Steve Gardner, USAToday.com: Dustin Pedroia, 2B, BOS
2.10 Todd Zola, Mastersball.com: Adrian Beltre, 3B, TEX
2.11 Derek Carty, DerekCarty.com: Jose Bautista, OF, TOR
2.12 Eric Mack, SI.com: Stephen Strasburg, SP, WAS
2.13 Derek Van Riper, Rotowire: David Price, SP, TB
2.14 Will Carroll, Bleacher Report: Brandon Phillips, 2B, CIN
2.15 Jeff Erickson, Rotowire: Edwin Encarnacion, 1B, TOR
3.01 Jeff Erickson, Rotowire: Curtis Granderson, OF, NYY
3.02 Will Carroll, Bleacher Report: Yu Darvish, SP, TEX
3.03 Derek Van Riper, Rotowire: David Wright, 3B, NYM
3.04 Eric Mack, SI.com: Starlin Castro, SS, CHC
3.05 Derek Carty, DerekCarty.com: Cliff Lee, SP, PHI
3.06 Todd Zola, Mastersball.com: Cole Hamels, SP, PHI
3.07 Steve Gardner, USAToday.com: Hanley Ramirez, SS, LAD
3.08 Lawr Michaels, Mastersball.com: Ryan Zimmerman, 3B, WAS
3.09 David Gonos, DavidGonos.com: Jacoby Ellsbury, OF, BOS
3.10 Joe Sheehan, JoeSheehan.com: Adam Jones, OF, BAL
3.11 Jason Collette, BaseballProspectus.com: B.J. Upton, OF, ATL
3.12 Zach Steinhorn, Mastersball.com: Matt Holliday, OF, STL
3.13 Ray Flowers, BaseballGuys.com: Jay Bruce, OF, CIN
3.14 Nando Di Fino, CBSSports.com: Jered Weaver, SP, LAA
3.15 Cory Schwartz, MLB.com: Yoenis Cespedes, OF, OAK
4.01 Cory Schwartz, MLB.com: Paul Goldschmidt, 1B, ARI
4.02 Nando Di Fino, CBSSports.com: Mark Teixeira, 1B, NYY
4.03 Ray Flowers, BaseballGuys.com: Adrian Gonzalez, 1B, LAD
4.04 Zach Steinhorn, Mastersball.com: Jimmy Rollins, SS, PHI
4.05 Jason Collette, BaseballProspectus.com: Allen Craig, 1B, STL
4.06 Joe Sheehan, JoeSheehan.com: Billy Butler, 1B, KC
4.07 David Gonos, DavidGonos.com: Elvis Andrus, SS, TEX
4.08 Lawr Michaels, Mastersball.com: Ben Zobrist, 2B/SS/OF, TB
4.09 Steve Gardner, USAToday.com: Aramis Ramirez, 3B, MIL
4.10 Todd Zola, Mastersball.com: Shin-Soo Choo, OF, CIN
4.11 Derek Carty, DerekCarty.com: Matt Cain, SP, SF
4.12 Eric Mack, SI.com: Craig Kimbrel, RP, ATL
4.13 Derek Van Riper, Rotowire: Madison Bumgarner, SP, SF
4.14 Will Carroll, Bleacher Report: Mark Trumbo, 1B, LAA
4.15 Jeff Erickson, Rotowire: Chase Headley, 3B, SD
5.01 Jeff Erickson, Rotowire: Jason Kipnis, 2B, CLE
5.02 Will Carroll, Bleacher Report: Brett Lawrie, 3B, TOR
5.03 Derek Van Riper, Rotowire: Adam Wainwright, SP, STL
5.04 Eric Mack, SI.com: Joe Mauer, C, MIN
5.05 Derek Carty, DerekCarty.com: Zack Greinke, SP, LAD
5.06 Todd Zola, Mastersball.com: Yadier Molina, C, STL
5.07 Steve Gardner, USAToday.com: C.C. Sabathia, SP, NYY
5.08 Lawr Michaels, Mastersball.com: Matt Moore, SP, TB
5.09 David Gonos, DavidGonos.com: Michael Bourn, OF, FA
5.10 Joe Sheehan, JoeSheehan.com: Alex Gordon, OF, KC
5.11 Jason Collette, BaseballProspectus.com: Gio Gonzalez, SP, WAS
5.12 Zach Steinhorn, Mastersball.com: Ian Desmond, SS, WAS
5.13 Ray Flowers, BaseballGuys.com: Pablo Sandoval, 3B, SF
5.14 Nando Di Fino, CBSSports.com: Asdrubal Cabrera, SS, CLE
5.15 Cory Schwartz, MLB.com: Carlos Santana, 1B, CLE
6.01 Cory Schwartz, MLB.com: Melky Cabrera, OF, TOR
6.02 Nando Di Fino, CBSSports.com: Mat Latos, SP, CIN
6.03 Ray Flowers, BaseballGuys.com: Matt Wieters, C, BAL
6.04 Zach Steinhorn, Mastersball.com: Jonathan Papelbon, RP, PHI
6.05 Jason Collette, BaseballProspectus.com: R.A. Dickey, SP, TOR
6.06 Joe Sheehan, JoeSheehan.com: Jason Motte, RP, STL
6.07 David Gonos, DavidGonos.com: Roy Halladay, SP, PHI
6.08 Lawr Michaels, Mastersball.com: Erick Aybar, SS, LAA
6.09 Steve Gardner, USAToday.com: Chris Sale, SP, CHW
6.10 Todd Zola, Mastersball.com: Jose Altuve, 2B, HOU
6.11 Derek Carty, DerekCarty.com: Mike Napoli, C, BOS
6.12 Eric Mack, SI.com: Freddie Freeman, 1B, ATL
6.13 Derek Van Riper, Rotowire: Aaron Hill, 2B, ARI
6.14 Will Carroll, Bleacher Report: Max Scherzer, SP, DET
6.15 Jeff Erickson, Rotowire: Kris Medlen, SP, ATL
7.01 Jeff Erickson, Rotowire: Johnny Cueto, SP, CIN
7.02 Will Carroll, Bleacher Report: Derek Jeter, SS, NYY
7.03 Derek Van Riper, Rotowire: Corey Hart, OF, MIL
7.04 Eric Mack, SI.com: Alex Rios, OF, CWS
7.05 Derek Carty, DerekCarty.com: Paul Konerko, 1B, CWS
7.06 Todd Zola, Mastersball.com: Jordan Zimmermann, SP, WAS
7.07 Steve Gardner, USAToday.com: Martin Prado, 3B, ATL
7.08 Lawr Michaels, Mastersball.com: Eric Hosmer, 1B, KC
7.09 David Gonos, DavidGonos.com: Hunter Pence, OF, SF
7.10 Joe Sheehan, JoeSheehan.com: Austin Jackson, OF, DET
7.11 Jason Collette, BaseballProspectus.com: Yovani Gallardo, SP, MIL
7.12 Zach Steinhorn, Mastersball.com: Desmond Jennings, OF, TB
7.13 Ray Flowers, BaseballGuys.com: Nelson Cruz, OF, TEX
7.14 Nando Di Fino, CBSSports.com: Rickie Weeks, 2B, MIL
7.15 Cory Schwartz, MLB.com: James Shields, SP, KC
8.01 Cory Schwartz, MLB.com: Brandon Morrow, SP, TOR
8.02 Nando Di Fino, CBSSports.com: Jon Lester, SP, BOS
8.03 Ray Flowers, BaseballGuys.com: Carl Crawford, OF, LAD
8.04 Zach Steinhorn, Mastersball.com: Dan Haren, SP, WAS
8.05 Jason Collette, BaseballProspectus.com: Victor Martinez, C, DET
8.06 Joe Sheehan, JoeSheehan.com: Brett Anderson, SP, OAK
8.07 David Gonos, DavidGonos.com: C.J. Wilson, SP, LAA
8.08 Lawr Michaels, Mastersball.com: Tim Lincecum, SP, SF
8.09 Steve Gardner, USAToday.com: Josh Willingham, OF, MIN
8.10 Todd Zola, Mastersball.com: Anthony Rizzo, 1B, CHC
8.11 Derek Carty, DerekCarty.com: Angel Pagan, OF, SF
8.12 Eric Mack, SI.com: Aroldis Chapman, SP, CIN
8.13 Derek Van Riper, Rotowire: Miguel Montero, C, ARI
8.14 Will Carroll, Bleacher Report: Manny Machado, 3B, BAL
8.15 Jeff Erickson, Rotowire: Fernando Rodney, RP, TB
9.01 Jeff Erickson, Rotowire: Danny Espinosa, 2B, WAS
9.02 Will Carroll, Bleacher Report: Mariano Rivera, RP, NYY
9.03 Derek Van Riper, Rotowire: Carlos Beltran, OF, STL
9.04 Eric Mack, SI.com: David Freese, 3B, STL
9.05 Derek Carty, DerekCarty.com: Mike Morse, OF, SEA
9.06 Todd Zola, Mastersball.com: Kyle Seager, 3B, SEA
9.07 Steve Gardner, USAToday.com: Salvador Perez, C, KC
9.08 Lawr Michaels, Mastersball.com: Matt Harvey, SP, NYM
9.09 David Gonos, DavidGonos.com: Wilin Rosario, C, COL
9.10 Joe Sheehan, JoeSheehan.com: Sergio Romo, SP, SF
9.11 Jason Collette, BaseballProspectus.com: Norichika Aoki, OF, MIL
9.12 Zach Steinhorn, Mastersball.com: Hiroki Kuroda, SP, NYY
9.13 Ray Flowers, BaseballGuys.com: Shane Victorino, OF, BOS
9.14 Nando Di Fino, CBSSports.com: Chase Utley, 2B, PHI
9.15 Cory Schwartz, MLB.com: Howie Kendrick, 2B, LAA
10.01 Cory Schwartz, MLB.com: Greg Holland, RP, KC
10.02 Nando Di Fino, CBSSports.com: Ryan Howard, 1B, PHI
10.03 Ray Flowers, BaseballGuys.com: Nick Markakis, OF, BAL
10.04 Zach Steinhorn, Mastersball.com: Will Middlebrooks, 3B, BOS
10.05 Jason Collette, BaseballProspectus.com: Rafael Soriano, RP, WAS
10.06 Joe Sheehan, JoeSheehan.com: Mike Moustakas, 3B, KC
10.07 David Gonos, DavidGonos.com: Neil Walker, 2B, PIT
10.08 Lawr Michaels, Mastersball.com: Matt Harrison, SP, TEX
10.09 Steve Gardner, USAToday.com: David Ortiz, DH, BOS
10.10 Todd Zola, Mastersball.com: Doug Fister, SP, DET
10.11 Derek Carty, DerekCarty.com: Joe Nathan, RP, TEX
10.12 Eric Mack, SI.com: Kendrys Morales, 1B, SEA
10.13 Derek Van Riper, Rotowire: Ike Davis, 1B, NYM
10.14 Will Carroll, Bleacher Report: Chris Carpenter, SP, STL
10.15 Jeff Erickson, Rotowire: Chris Davis, 1B, BAL
11.01 Jeff Erickson, Rotowire: Jesus Montero, C, SEA
11.02 Will Carroll, Bleacher Report: A.J. Pierzynski, C, TEX
11.03 Derek Van Riper, Rotowire: Jayson Werth, OF, WAS
11.04 Eric Mack, SI.com: Josh Johnson, SP, TOR
11.05 Derek Carty, DerekCarty.com: Brian McCann, C, ATL
11.06 Todd Zola, Mastersball.com: Alexei Ramirez, SS, CHW
11.07 Steve Gardner, USAToday.com: Andre Ethier, OF, LAD
11.08 Lawr Michaels, Mastersball.com: J.P. Arencibia, C, TOR
11.09 David Gonos, DavidGonos.com: J.J. Putz, RP, ARI
11.10 Joe Sheehan, JoeSheehan.com: Cameron Maybin, OF, SD
11.11 Jason Collette, BaseballProspectus.com: Todd Frazier, 3B, CIN
11.12 Zach Steinhorn, Mastersball.com: Dan Uggla, 2B, ATL
11.13 Ray Flowers, BaseballGuys.com: Alcides Escobar, SS, KC
11.14 Nando Di Fino, CBSSports.com: Ichiro Suzuki, OF, NYY
11.15 Cory Schwartz, MLB.com: Ian Kennedy, SP, ARI
12.01 Cory Schwartz, MLB.com: Tom Wilhelmsen, RP, SEA
12.02 Nando Di Fino, CBSSports.com: Matt Garza, SP, CHC
12.03 Ray Flowers, BaseballGuys.com: Josh Rutledge, SS, COL
12.04 Zach Steinhorn, Mastersball.com: Anibal Sanchez, SP, DET
12.05 Jason Collette, BaseballProspectus.com: Coco Crisp, OF, OAK
12.06 Joe Sheehan, JoeSheehan.com: Trevor Cahill, SP, ARI
12.07 David Gonos, DavidGonos.com: Pedro Alvarez, 3B, PIT
12.08 Lawr Michaels, Mastersball.com: Ben Revere, OF, PHI
12.09 Steve Gardner, USAToday.com: Jeff Samardzija, SP, CHC
12.10 Todd Zola, Mastersball.com: Addison Reed, RP, CHW
12.11 Derek Carty, DerekCarty.com: J.J. Hardy, SS, BAL
12.12 Eric Mack, SI.com: Nick Swisher, OF, CLE
12.13 Derek Van Riper, Rotowire: Jonathan Lucroy, C, MIL
12.14 Will Carroll, Bleacher Report: Starling Marte, OF, PIT
12.15 Jeff Erickson, Rotowire: Jonathon Niese, SP, NYM
13.01 Jeff Erickson, Rotowire: Grant Balfour, RP, OAK
13.02 Will Carroll, Bleacher Report: Jean Segura, SS, MIL
13.03 Derek Van Riper, Rotowire: John Axford, RP, MIL
13.04 Eric Mack, SI.com: Jim Johnson, RP, BAL
13.05 Derek Carty, DerekCarty.com: Rafael Betancourt, RP, COL
13.06 Todd Zola, Mastersball.com: Jake Peavy, SP, CHW
13.07 Steve Gardner, USAToday.com: Mike Minor, SP, ATL
13.08 Lawr Michaels, Mastersball.com: Jonathan Broxton, RP, CIN
13.09 David Gonos, DavidGonos.com: Joel Hanrahan, RP, BOS
13.10 Joe Sheehan, JoeSheehan.com: Jarrod Parker, SP, OAK
13.11 Jason Collette, BaseballProspectus.com: Omar Infante, 2B, DET
13.12 Zach Steinhorn, Mastersball.com: Huston Street, RP, SD
13.13 Ray Flowers, BaseballGuys.com: Jason Grilli, RP, PIT
13.14 Nando Di Fino, CBSSports.com: Kevin Youkilis, 1B/3B, NYY
13.15 Cory Schwartz, MLB.com: Lorenzo Cain, OF, KC
14.01 Cory Schwartz, MLB.com: Kenley Jansen, RP, LAD
14.02 Nando Di Fino, CBSSports.com: Ricky Romero, SP, TOR
14.03 Ray Flowers, BaseballGuys.com: Adam LaRoche, 1B, WAS
14.04 Zach Steinhorn, Mastersball.com: Ryan Doumit, C, MIN
14.05 Jason Collette, BaseballProspectus.com: Alexi Ogando, RP, TEX
14.06 Joe Sheehan, JoeSheehan.com: Jeremy Hellickson, SP, TB
14.07 David Gonos, DavidGonos.com: Ryan Dempster, SP, BOS
14.08 Lawr Michaels, Mastersball.com: A.J. Ellis, C, LAD
14.09 Steve Gardner, USAToday.com: Chris Perez, RP, CLE
14.10 Todd Zola, Mastersball.com: Torii Hunter, OF, DET
14.11 Derek Carty, DerekCarty.com: A.J. Burnett, SP, PIT
14.12 Eric Mack, SI.com: Justin Morneau, 1B, MIN
14.13 Derek Van Riper, Rotowire: Alejandro De Aza, OF, CHW
14.14 Will Carroll, Bleacher Report: Lance Lynn, SP, STL
14.15 Jeff Erickson, Rotowire: Michael Cuddyer, 1B/OF, COL
15.01 Jeff Erickson, Rotowire: Ryan Vogelsong, SP, SF
15.02 Will Carroll, Bleacher Report: Juan Pierre, OF, MIA
15.03 Derek Van Riper, Rotowire: Stephen Drew, SS, BOS
15.04 Eric Mack, SI.com: Homer Bailey, SP, CIN
15.05 Derek Carty, DerekCarty.com: Dustin Ackley, 2B, SEA
15.06 Todd Zola, Mastersball.com: Steve Cishek, RP, MIA
15.07 Steve Gardner, USAToday.com: Everth Cabrera, SS, SD
15.08 Lawr Michaels, Mastersball.com: Josh Reddick, OF, OAK
15.09 David Gonos, DavidGonos.com: Carlos Marmol, RP, CHC
15.10 Joe Sheehan, JoeSheehan.com: Andrelton Simmons, SS, ATL
15.11 Jason Collette, BaseballProspectus.com: Jed Lowrie, SS, HOU
15.12 Zach Steinhorn, Mastersball.com: Jason Kubel, OF, ARI
15.13 Ray Flowers, BaseballGuys.com: Tim Hudson, SP, ATL
15.14 Nando Di Fino, CBSSports.com: Dayan Viciedo, OF, CHW
15.15 Cory Schwartz, MLB.com: Carlo Gomez, OF, MIL
16.01 Cory Schwartz, MLB.com: Marco Estrada, RP, MIL
16.02 Nando Di Fino, CBSSports.com: Adam Eaton, OF, ARI
16.03 Ray Flowers, BaseballGuys.com: Brett Gardner, OF, NYY
16.04 Zach Steinhorn, Mastersball.com: Shaun Marcum, SP, NYM
16.05 Jason Collette, BaseballProspectus.com: Glenn Perkins, RP, MIN
16.06 Joe Sheehan, JoeSheehan.com: Dexter Fowler, OF, COL
16.07 David Gonos, DavidGonos.com: Colby Rasmus, OF, TOR
16.08 Lawr Michaels, Mastersball.com: Ernesto Frieri, RP, LAA
16.09 Steve Gardner, USAToday.com: Casey Janssen, RP, TOR
16.10 Todd Zola, Mastersball.com: Tommy Hanson, SP, LAA
16.11 Derek Carty, DerekCarty.com: Michael Brantley, OF, CLE
16.12 Eric Mack, SI.com: Jarrod Saltalamacchia, C, BOS
16.13 Derek Van Riper, Rotowire: Derek Holland, SP, TEX
16.14 Will Carroll, Bleacher Report: Lance Berkman, 1B, TEX
16.15 Jeff Erickson, Rotowire: Alex Avila, C, DET
17.01 Jeff Erickson, Rotowire: Alfonso Soriano, OF, CHC
17.02 Will Carroll, Bleacher Report: Bruce Rondon, RP, DET
17.03 Derek Van Riper, Rotowire: Tyler Colvin, OF, COL
17.04 Eric Mack, SI.com: Chris Young, OF, OAK
17.05 Derek Carty, DerekCarty.com: Brandon League, RP, SEA
17.06 Todd Zola, Mastersball.com: Russell Martin, C, PIT
17.07 Steve Gardner, USAToday.com: David Murphy, OF, TEX
17.08 Lawr Michaels, Mastersball.com: Mark Reynolds, 1B, CLE
17.09 David Gonos, DavidGonos.com: Wil Myers, OF, TB
17.10 Joe Sheehan, JoeSheehan.com: Yunel Escobar, SS, TB
17.11 Jason Collette, BaseballProspectus.com: Alex Cobb, SP, TB
17.12 Zach Steinhorn, Mastersball.com: Edwin Jackson, SP, CHC
17.13 Ray Flowers, BaseballGuys.com: John Jaso, C, OAK
17.14 Nando Di Fino, CBSSports.com: Emilio Bonifacio, OF, TOR
17.15 Cory Schwartz, MLB.com: Carlos Ruiz, C, PHI
18.01 Cory Schwartz, MLB.com: Gordon Beckham, 2B, CHW
18.02 Nando Di Fino, CBSSports.com: Josh Beckett, SP, LAD
18.03 Ray Flowers, BaseballGuys.com: James McDonald, SP, PIT
18.04 Zach Steinhorn, Mastersball.com: Brandon Belt, 1B, SF
18.05 Jason Collette, BaseballProspectus.com: Ryan Ludwick, OF, CIN
18.06 Joe Sheehan, JoeSheehan.com: Wellington Castillo, C, CHC
18.07 David Gonos, DavidGonos.com: Jhonny Peralta, SS, DET
18.08 Lawr Michaels, Mastersball.com: Stephen Lombardozzi, 2B/OF, WAS
18.09 Steve Gardner, USAToday.com: Wade Miley, SP, ARI
18.10 Todd Zola, Mastersball.com: Erasmo Ramirez, SP, SEA
18.11 Derek Carty, DerekCarty.com: Denard Span, OF, WAS
18.12 Eric Mack, SI.com: Zach Cozart, SS, CIN
18.13 Derek Van Riper, Rotowire: Phil Hughes, SP, NYY
18.14 Will Carroll, Bleacher Report: Jordan Pacheco, 1B/3B, COL
18.15 Jeff Erickson, Rotowire: Kyuji Fujikawa, RP, CHC
19.01 Jeff Erickson, Rotowire: Justin Ruggiano, OF, MIA
19.02 Will Carroll, Bleacher Report: Jurickson Profar, SS, TEX
19.03 Derek Van Riper, Rotowire: Mark Melancon, RP, PIT
19.04 Eric Mack, SI.com: Ryan Madson, RP, LAA
19.05 Derek Carty, DerekCarty.com: Javier Vazquez, SP, MIA
19.06 Todd Zola, Mastersball.com: Will Venable, OF, SD
19.07 Steve Gardner, USAToday.com: Adam Dunn, 1B, CHW
19.08 Lawr Michaels, Mastersball.com: Carlos Quentin, OF, SD
19.09 David Gonos, DavidGonos.com: Clay Buchholz, SP, BOS
19.10 Joe Sheehan, JoeSheehan.com: Trevor Bauer, SP, CLE
19.11 Jason Collette, BaseballProspectus.com: Michael Fiers, SP, MIL
19.12 Zach Steinhorn, Mastersball.com: Jon Jay, OF, STL
19.13 Ray Flowers, BaseballGuys.com: Wandy Rodriguez, SP, PIT
19.14 Nando Di Fino, CBSSports.com: Tyler Flowers, C, CHW
19.15 Cory Schwartz, MLB.com: Garrett Jones, 1B/OF, PIT
20.01 Cory Schwartz, MLB.com: Brandon McCarthy, SP, ARI
20.02 Nando Di Fino, CBSSports.com: A.J. Griffin, SP, OAK
20.03 Ray Flowers, BaseballGuys.com: Marco Scutaro, 2B, SF
20.04 Zach Steinhorn, Mastersball.com: Cody Ross, OF, ARI
20.05 Jason Collette, BaseballProspectus.com: Jeff Keppinger, 1B/2B/3B, CHW
20.06 Joe Sheehan, JoeSheehan.com: Michael Young, 1B/3B, PHI
20.07 David Gonos, DavidGonos.com: Ryan Lavarnway, C, BOS
20.08 Lawr Michaels, Mastersball.com: Dan Straily, SP, OAK
20.09 Steve Gardner, USAToday.com: Jason Vargas, SP, LAA
20.10 Todd Zola, Mastersball.com: Maicer Izturis, 2B/SS/3B, TOR
20.11 Derek Carty, DerekCarty.com: Chris Carter, 1B, HOU
20.12 Eric Mack, SI.com: Drew Stubbs, OF, CLE
20.13 Derek Van Riper, Rotowire: Billy Hamilton, SS, CIN
20.14 Will Carroll, Bleacher Report: Dylan Bundy, SP, BAL
20.15 Jeff Erickson, Rotowire: Matt Carpenter, 1B, STL
21.01 Jeff Erickson, Rotowire: Corey Luebke, SP, SD
21.02 Will Carroll, Bleacher Report: Bronson Arroyo, SP, CIN
21.03 Derek Van Riper, Rotowire: Chris Tillman, SP, BAL
21.04 Eric Mack, SI.com: Edinson Volquez, SP, SD
21.05 Derek Carty, DerekCarty.com: Carlos Pena, 1B, HOU
21.06 Todd Zola, Mastersball.com: Dillon Gee, SP, NYM
21.07 Steve Gardner, USAToday.com: Michael Saunders, OF, SEA
21.08 Lawr Michaels, Mastersball.com: Trevor Rosenthal, SP, STL
21.09 David Gonos, DavidGonos.com: Adam Lind, 1B, TOR
21.10 Joe Sheehan, JoeSheehan.com: Tyler Skaggs, SP, ARI
21.11 Jason Collette, BaseballProspectus.com: Devin Mesoraco, C, CIN
21.12 Zach Steinhorn, Mastersball.com: Frank Francisco, RP, NYM
21.13 Ray Flowers, BaseballGuys.com: Sean Marshall, RP, CIN
21.14 Nando Di Fino, CBSSports.com: Hisashi Iwakuma, SP, SEA
21.15 Cory Schwartz, MLB.com: Josh Donaldson, 3B, OAK
22.01 Cory Schwartz, MLB.com: Jaime Garcia, SP, STL
22.02 Nando Di Fino, CBSSports.com: Jason Castro, C, HOU
22.03 Ray Flowers, BaseballGuys.com: David Robertson, RP, NYY
22.04 Zach Steinhorn, Mastersball.com: Chris Iannetta, C, LAA
22.05 Jason Collette, BaseballProspectus.com: Koji Uehara, RP, BOS
22.06 Joe Sheehan, JoeSheehan.com: Vinny Pestano, RP, CLE
22.07 David Gonos, DavidGonos.com: Jeff Niemann, SP, TB
22.08 Lawr Michaels, Mastersball.com: Andres Torres, OF, SF
22.09 Steve Gardner, USAToday.com: Rob Brantly, C, MIA
22.10 Todd Zola, Mastersball.com: Jeff Francoeur, OF, KC
22.11 Derek Carty, DerekCarty.com: Chris Capuano, SP, LAD
22.12 Eric Mack, SI.com: Kyle Lohse, SP, STL
22.13 Derek Van Riper, Rotowire: Junichi Tazawa, RP, BOS
22.14 Will Carroll, Bleacher Report: Gerald Laird, C, ATL
22.15 Jeff Erickson, Rotowire: Daniel Murphy, 2B, NYM
23.01 Jeff Erickson, Rotowire: Wei-Yin Chen, SP, BAL
23.02 Will Carroll, Bleacher Report: Gerritt Cole, SP, PIT
23.03 Derek Van Riper, Rotowire: Mitch Moreland, 1B, TEX
23.04 Eric Mack, SI.com: Jemile Weeks, 2B, OAK
23.05 Derek Carty, DerekCarty.com: Alberto Callaspo, 3B, LAA
23.06 Todd Zola, Mastersball.com: Justin Maxwell, OF, HOU
23.07 Steve Gardner, USAToday.com: Brandon Beachy, SP, ATL
23.08 Lawr Michaels, Mastersball.com: Mark Buehrle, SP, TOR
23.09 David Gonos, DavidGonos.com: Matt Joyce, OF, TB
23.10 Joe Sheehan, JoeSheehan.com: Jarrod Tyson, OF, KC
23.11 Jason Collette, BaseballProspectus.com: Logan Morrison, 1B/OF, MIA
23.12 Zach Steinhorn, Mastersball.com: Johan Santana, SP, NYM
23.13 Ray Flowers, BaseballGuys.com: Bobby Parnell, RP, NYM
23.14 Nando Di Fino, CBSSports.com: Drew Smyly, SP, DET
23.15 Cory Schwartz, MLB.com: Nolan Reimold, OF, BAL
I’ll do my best to keep you posted as this slow draft crawls along over the next week or so. Hopefully, this 2013 Fantasy Baseball Mock Draft gives you a good idea of what your draft will look like.
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David Freese picked two times ... pick 9.04 and 11.04 ... by the same guy :)
E.Mack
Haha, that's on me, didn't wipe out the previous pick before typing the new one.
Thanks for the mock draft. It will be a great help on draft day.
Wouldn't it make more sense to put the player first, and the guy who drafted him after?
Quit trying to apply logic!
I am looking at the mock draft thru 259 picks.
Undrafted are: A. J. Griffin, K Lohse (FA), W Peralta, T Bauer, M Buehrle, B Beachy, B McCarthy, H Iwakuma, T Milone, J Vargas, J Guthrie, W Miley and perhaps a dozen more SP's who seem top-250-worthy.
C Quentin, R Ludwick, J Peralta are untaken position players. Also, a bit surprised no one took a flier on J Profar despite his not having a position.
Not to say I don't appreciate this. Very helpful. And excellent picks overall. Except...J Pierre at
212. That was brutal. O Infante at 191 was also a misstep, IMO.
really? juan pierre at 212 was a misstep?...you wouldnt draft a guy that could potentially hit .280-290 with 80-90 runs and 35-40 SB in the 14th round?...
I said J Pierre was a brutally awful pick, whereas I felt O Infante was a misstep, i e., not as bad.
Pierre lost starter status in '12 and should've lost it at least a year sooner. He's 35 and understandably losing speed. He's not a high BA hitter anymore and even when he was, he was a power and OPS killer. He's plugged in as starting LF, but the Fish got him as much for vet guidance as anything else. He definitely should give way to younger players as often as possible.
I realize it's super deep in the draft, but do you think Lavarnway plays enough this year to warrant where you grabbed him?
Yep, I reached a bit there. Could've/should've waited a couple more rounds. I do like him developing at some point this season, despite what he's shown in Boston so far.
Crazeeeee! R Lavarnway is No. 4 (!!!!) behind J Salty, D Ross, M Napoli. Or No. 3 if Napoli physically cannot play.
Napoli at first, but even so ... we've identified my worst pick of the draft.
When R. Sox initially agreed to terms with Napoli, they talked about him as primarily 1B, and some DH, and a little C. But Salty will be the guy against most RHP, and the very good and underrated D Ross against LHP and some RHP. The contract for more than a year to Ross at his age showed how much they like him. We all could see Lavarnway appeared to have a big-league stick, but he hurt himself with an overall disappointing '12. Don't mean to offend anyone. I'd be rich if I had a thousand bucks for each bad pick I've made.