Strength up the middle

Kelric · 03-13-2010, 04:41 PM

I started up an MLB league using my custom default roster and expanded baseball by two clubs. The Vancouver Timberjacks and New Orleans Zephyrs join the AL West and Central, respectively. I basically did this to kill some time while waiting for company to come over (they still haven't yet, so you guys get this post). My first pick in the inaugural draft netted me Jon Lester (SP) in the middle of the first round. I then went J.J. Hardy (SS), Josh Beckett (SP), Yadier Molina (C) and Carlos Beltran (CF). I didn't mean to build through the center of the diamond, but I'll take it.

s0ni42 · 03-13-2010, 10:40 PM

i always try to build my teams by committing most of my salary pie towards CF, SS, and SP.

Kelric · 03-14-2010, 02:34 AM

I prefer building up the middle as well, but I wasn't really paying attention this time around. I'd take a few sips of my adult beverage, make a pick, rinse, wash and repeat. I was happy to get the two Sox pitchers, let alone Molina and Beltran. Hardy was the best all around shortstop at the time as Hanley and crew had gone off the board. Tough to turn down Gold Glove caliber defenders with solid bats in their mid-20s. I just didn't expect it.

03-13-2010, 04:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
Kelric Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Greater Boston Area Posts: 3,983 Thanks: 7 Thanked 46x in 36 posts	Strength up the middle I started up an MLB league using my custom default roster and expanded baseball by two clubs. The Vancouver Timberjacks and New Orleans Zephyrs join the AL West and Central, respectively. I basically did this to kill some time while waiting for company to come over (they still haven't yet, so you guys get this post). My first pick in the inaugural draft netted me Jon Lester (SP) in the middle of the first round. I then went J.J. Hardy (SS), Josh Beckett (SP), Yadier Molina (C) and Carlos Beltran (CF). I didn't mean to build through the center of the diamond, but I'll take it. __________________ Former Co-Commish and owner of the Boston Red Sox, 1783-1144, .609%, of the defunct Overlords Baseball League (1930-48). 17 Division wins, 9 ALCS wins, 5 World Series wins.

03-14-2010, 02:34 AM	#3 (permalink)
Kelric Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Greater Boston Area Posts: 3,983 Thanks: 7 Thanked 46x in 36 posts	I prefer building up the middle as well, but I wasn't really paying attention this time around. I'd take a few sips of my adult beverage, make a pick, rinse, wash and repeat. I was happy to get the two Sox pitchers, let alone Molina and Beltran. Hardy was the best all around shortstop at the time as Hanley and crew had gone off the board. Tough to turn down Gold Glove caliber defenders with solid bats in their mid-20s. I just didn't expect it. __________________ Former Co-Commish and owner of the Boston Red Sox, 1783-1144, .609%, of the defunct Overlords Baseball League (1930-48). 17 Division wins, 9 ALCS wins, 5 World Series wins.

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03-13-2010, 10:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
s0ni42 Minors (Double A) Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Alabama Posts: 110 Thanks: 13 Thanked 12x in 11 posts	i always try to build my teams by committing most of my salary pie towards CF, SS, and SP.