DRAFT ANALYSIS
2. Grady Sizemore, Indians outfielder: Maybe a stretch, but his 30-30 potential and .300-plus batting average is intriguing.
3. Travis Hafner, Indians designated hitter: After just missing out on Vlad and Manny, I needed some power. Hafner, when healthy, can put up Papi-like numbers.
4. Brian McCann, Braves catcher: With Joe Mauer and V-Mart off the board, McCann was the last of the big bats at an otherwise scarce position. Not to mention we need to start two catchers.
5. Vernon Wells, Blue Jays outfielder: Considered drafting Garrett Atkins here, but wanted to sure up another five-category contributor. I rolled the dice and just missed out Atkins.
6. Julio Lugo, Red Sox middle infielder: In hindsight I probably should have taken Rickie Weeks, but Lugo has that multi-eligibility.
7. Ben Sheets, Brewers starter: I waited until the seventh round to draft my first pitcher, albeit one with some risk involved. I do want to say, taking most of last year off is a good thing for Sheets' owners this year.
8. Troy Glaus, Blue Jays third baseman: So much for not taking injury risks. Of the rest of the third basemen left, Glaus has the most power potential. He only hurts the average, and to this point, I have plenty of that.
9. Prince Fielder, Brewers first baseman: I view this as a great value pick. Fielder has the pedigree and potential for a .300-30-100-100 season.
10. Curt Schilling, Red Sox starter: Yeah he's 40 this year, but a proven winner. And with the news coming out that he plans to pitch next season, he still has something to prove. I wouldn't bet anything against this man.
11. Rocco Baldelli, Devil Rays outfielder: Was planning on taking Delmon Young with this pick, but The Squirrels beat me to it. Baldelli still has the same 25-25 potential, especially if he hits leadoff.
12. Brian Fuentes, Rockies closer: I stuck to my guns and passed on all the big-time closers. Fuentes has been solid the last two seasons, and I needed at least one closer with job security.
13. Dan Haren, Athletics starter: With Zito bolting across the bay, Haren is now the No. 1 guy in Oakland. That stands for a lot when you are talking about a perennial contender.
14. Moises Alou, Mets outfielder: Hitting behind some of the league's best hitters will have its benefits — like many RBI opportunities. Let's hope he can stay on the field.
15. Adam Wainwright, Cardinals starter: Honestly, this was a mistake pick. Time ran out and Wainwright was on top of my cue. Wainwright does have potential, however, just not worthy of this pick.
16. Chris Capuano, Brewers starter: Caps started out last year on a Cy Young quest. Unfortunately, he didn't finish that way. My hope is he replicates his start from 2006.
17. Frank Thomas, Blue Jays designated hitter: The Big Hurt will serve as the anchor to one of the league's most potent lineups. He will have ample RBI opportunities.
18. Jacque Jones, Cubs outfielder: With new manager Lou Pinella penciling Jones into the five hole, all Jones needs to do is hit the ball and the RBI will come.
19. Jason Varitek, Red Sox catcher: We need two catchers, and Varitek will be well-rested after only playing half the season last year.
20. Roger Clemens, Free Agent starter: Ahh yes, the ultimate risk-reward pick. Rocket led the Majors in ERA last year while only playing for four months. I'm banking on similar production here.
21. Joe Borowski, Indians closer: With the news coming out that Keith Foulke has retired, Borowski is the front-runner to close games in Cleveland. Stay tuned.
22. David Weathers, Reds closer: At this point, I am just making educated guesses on who is going to get saves. Both Weathers and Borowski will be replaced by people who are, if they are not.
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