1.11.2014

2014 Early Draft Picks

Round 1
  1) Michael Huston
Mike Trout
OF, LAA
  2) Kevin Justmann
Miguel Cabrera
3B, DET
  3) Scott Gilroy
Paul Goldschmidt
1B, ARZ
  4) Johnny Peppers
Ryan Braun
OF, MIL
  5) Olin Forman
Andrew McCutcheon
OF, PIT
  6) Mike Pichan
Robinson Cano
2B, SEA
  7) Joel Henard
Hanley Ramirez
SS, LAD
  8) Bob Sikon
Chris Davis
1B, BAL
  9) Steve Slukich
Joey Votto
1B, CIN
10) Ron Stockton
Carlos Gonzalez
OF, COL
11) Marc Taylor
Troy Tulowitzki
SS, COL
12) Ivar Anderson
Bryce Harper
OF, WAS
13) Rich Justmann
Clayton Kershaw
SP, LAD
14) Lloyd Souza
Adam Jones
OF, BAL
15) Chris Fisher
Jacoby Ellsbury
OF, NYY
16) Rob Evans
Prince Fielder
1B, TEX

Gentlemen, a great first round.  Lots of banter and lots of solid picks.  Mike Pichan says Safeco, Schmafeco.  My boy Robbie can hit anywhere.  Scott Gilroy takes Goldie after the gimmes on top.  Johnny Peppers says Ryan Braun can hit without the juice.  And Marc Taylor is betting Tulo will give him a full season.  Good job, gents.  On to round two.

Round 2
  1) Rob Evans
Adrian Beltre
3B, TEX
  2) Chris Fisher
David Wright
3B, NYM
  3) Lloyd Souza
Evan Longoria
3B, TB
  4) Rich Justmann
Freddie Freeman
1B, ATL
  5) Ivar Anderson
Yu Darvish
SP, TEX
  6) Marc Taylor
Jason Kipnis
2B, CLE
  7) Ron Stockton
Edwin Encarnacion
1B/3B, TOR
  8) Steve Slukich
Giancarlo Stanton
OF, MIA
  9) Bob Sikon
Yasiel Puig
OF, LAD
10) Joel Henard
Dustin Pedroia
2B, BOS
11) Mike Pichan
Carlos Gomez
OF, MIL
12) Olin Forman
Jose Reyes
SS, TOR
13) Johnny Peppers
Masahiro Tanaka
SP, FA
14) Scott Gilroy
Jay Bruce
OF, CIN
15) Kevin Justmann
Felix Hernandez
SP, SEA
16) Michael Huston
Elvis Andrus
SS, TEX

What’s that I see?  Ivar selecting a pitcher in the 2nd round?  Ivar says, “You come here, Yu.  It’s Yu and me.”  Bob Sikon says ain’t no way he’s taking a pitcher in the 2nd round.  This little Puigie when to Sikon.  And Steve Slukich takes Stanton – who hurt him badly last year.  (Of course, it wasn’t enough to prevent Steve from winning the Championship.)  Steve says the second time’s a charm and Giancarlo’s money this year.  And Johnny Peppers stakes a claim to M. Tanaka so he feels welcome here in the U.S. of A.

Round 3
  1) Michael Huston
Jose Abreu
1B, CWS
  2) Kevin Justmann
Max Scherzer
SP, DET
  3) Scott Gilroy
Jose Bautista
OF, TOR
  4) Johnny Peppers
Billy Hamilton
OF, CIN
  5) Olin Forman
Justin Upton
OF, ATL
  6) Mike Pichan
Mark Trumbo
1B/OF, ARZ
  7) Joel Henard
Eric Hosmer
1B, KC
  8) Bob Sikon
David Price
SP, TB
  9) Steve Slukich
Shin-Soo Choo
OF, TEX
10) Ron Stockton
Jean Segura
SS, MIL
11) Marc Taylor
Matt Kemp
OF, LAD
12) Ivar Anderson
Alex Rios
OF, TEX
13) Rich Justmann
Adam Wainwright
SP, STL
14) Lloyd Souza
Ian Kinsler
2B, DET
15) Chris Fisher
Albert Pujols
1B, LAA
16) Rob Evans
Stephen Strasburg
SP, WAS

Mr. Michael Huston likes Cubans – ex-pats and cigars.  The Justmenn each take their 2nd SP in the round.  Brilliant or not so brilliant?  Time shall tell.  Marc Taylor says Kemp will be healthy and that reports of his near fantasy death are greatly exaggerated.  Ron Stockton has a need for speed.  Bob Sikon takes a pitcher in the 3rd round and proceeds to throw up.  Chris Fisher says reports of Pujols being unable to walk are also greatly exaggerated.  Fun round.

Round 4
  1) Rob Evans
Buster Posey
C/1B, SF
  2) Chris Fisher
Hunter Pence
OF, SF
  3) Lloyd Souza
Madison Burgarner
SP, SF
  4) Rich Justmann
Matt Holliday
OF, STL
  5) Ivar Anderson
Ian Desmond
SS, WAS
  6) Marc Taylor
Allen Craig
1B/OF, STL
  7) Ron Stockton
Jose Fernandez
SP, MIA
  8) Steve Slukich
Josh Donaldson
3B, OAK
  9) Bob Sikon
Ryan Zimmerman
3B, WAS
10) Joel Henard
Zack Greinke
SP, LAD
11) Mike Pichan
Martin Prado
2B/3B/OF, ARZ
12) Olin Forman
Adrian Gonzalez
1B, LAD
13) Johnny Peppers
Wil Myers
OF, TB
14) Scott Gilroy
Chris Sale
SP, CWS
15) Kevin Justmann
Ben Zobrist
2B/SS/OF, TB
16) Michael Huston
Matt Carpenter
2B/3B, STL

The Rich’s favorite picks of the round:  Jose Fernandez, Chris Sale, Madison Bumgarner & Matt Carpenter.  (Rich’s recognition of these picks will be honored at all Starbucks.  Simply bring in a printed copy of this post plus $2.50 and you will be all set for a grande coffee of the day.)  Bob Sikon threw off his SP yoke to select another batter.  Mike Pichan says I want position flexibility and Kevin Justmann follows suit.  Good job, gentlemen.

Round 5
  1) Michael Huston
Jason Heyward
OF, ATL
  2) Kevin Justmann
Billy Butler
UT, KC
  3) Scott Gilroy
Carlos Santana
C/1B, CLE
  4) Johnny Peppers
Brian McCann
C, NYY
  5) Olin Forman
David Ortiz
UT, BOS
  6) Mike Pichan
Starling Marte
OF, PIT
  7) Joel Henard
Pedro Alvarez
3B, PIT
  8) Bob Sikon
Everth Cabrera
SS, SD
  9) Steve Slukich
Yoenis Cespedes
OF, OAK
10) Ron Stockton
Jayson Werth
OF, WAS
11) Marc Taylor
Cliff Lee
SP, PHI
12) Ivar Anderson
Anibal Sanchez
SP, DET
13) Rich Justmann
Justin Verlander
SP, DET
14) Lloyd Souza
Craig Kimbrel
RP, ATL
15) Chris Fisher
Aroldis Chapman
RP, CIN
16) Rob Evans
Cole Hamels
SP, PHI

The draft took a brief pause while Mr. Olin Forman shared his apprehension about taking an older player who took a huge step forward mid-career and remains increbility bulked and productive at a stated age of 38.  Probably just a coincidence.  Ron Stockton believes Werth is worth the net worth required a pick in round 5.  Justin Verlander finally goes off the board and Joel Henard says ‘average, smaverage.  Give me Pedro’s 30-35 home runs and I’ll be just fine, thank you.’

Round 6
  1) Rob Evans
Brandon Phillips
2B, CIN
  2) Chris Fisher
Curtis Granderson
OF, NYM
  3) Lloyd Souza
Starlin Castro
SS, CHC
  4) Rich Justmann
Manny Machado
3B, BAL
  5) Ivar Anderson
Joe Mauer
C, MIN
  6) Marc Taylor
Dominic Brown
OF, PHI
  7) Ron Stockton
Matt Adams
1B, STL
  8) Steve Slukich
Anthony Rizzo
1B, CHC
  9) Bob Sikon
Kenley Jansen
RP, LAD
10) Joel Henard
Alex Gordon
OF, KC
11) Mike Pichan
Wilin Rosario
C, COL
12) Olin Forman
Hisashi Iwakuma
SP, SEA
13) Johnny Peppers
Mike Napoli
1B, BOS
14) Scott Gilroy
Jose Altuve
2B, HOU
15) Kevin Justmann
Kyle Seager
3B, SEA
16) Michael Huston
Mat Latos
SP, CIN

Chris Fisher doesn’t care about batting average.  Give him Granderson’s 40 HR’s and he’ll be just fine.  Ron Stockton takes Matt Adams.  Matheny will find him 500 AB’s, right?  Bob Sikon takes a pitcher and doesn’t even flinch.  Scott Gilroy has a need for speed.  Johnny Peppers does not.  Marc Taylor takes the hometown boy.  Dom’s 2nd half swoon won’t happen again, he says.  And Joel takes a steady player whose post-hype career has been solid and dependable.  Good round.

Round 7
  1) Michael Huston
Kris Medlen
SP, ATL
  2) Kevin Justmann
Mike Minor
SP, ATL
  3) Scott Gilroy
Matt Cain
SP, SF
  4) Johnny Peppers
Jedd Gyorko
2B/3B, SD
  5) Olin Forman
Josh Hamilton
OF, LAA
  6) Mike Pichan
Doug Fister
SP, WAS
  7) Joel Henard
Salvadore Perez
C, KC
  8) Bob Sikon
Jordan Zimmermann
SP, WAS
  9) Steve Slukich
James Shields
SP, KC
10) Ron Stockton
Greg Holland
RP, KC
11) Marc Taylor
Carlos Beltran
OF, NYY
12) Ivar Anderson
Aaron Hill
2B, ARZ
13) Rich Justmann
Koji Uehara
RP, BOS
14) Lloyd Souza
Trevor Rosenthal
RP, STL
15) Chris Fisher
Michael Cuddyer
1B/OF, COL
16) Rob Evans
Homer Bailey
SP, CIN

Lloyd Souza believes Trevor Rosenthal is ready for prime time (which he is).  Scott Gilroy steals Matt Cain this late. Mike Pichan likes that Mr. Fister goes to Washington.  Steve Slukich nabs a dependable starter.  Michael Huston begins solidifying his pitching staff.  Kevin Justmann sets a personal record by taking his 3rd SP in his first 7 picks.  Marc Taylor snipes Carlos B. from Mr. Anderson who promises multi-personality revenge.  Of course, special mention goes to Olin Forman who selects Josh Hamilton for a record 343rd time.  Chris Fisher gets good production this late.  Good job, all.

Round 8
  1) Rob Evans
Yadier Molina
C, STL
  2) Chris Fisher
Chase Utley
2B, PHI
  3) Lloyd Souza
Shane Victorino
OF, BOX
  4) Rich Justmann
Gio Gonzalez
SP, WAS
  5) Ivar Anderson
Gerrit Cole
SP, PIT
  6) Marc Taylor
Desmond Jennings
OF, TB
  7) Ron Stockton
Daniel Murphy
2B, NYM
  8) Steve Slukich
Michael Wacha
SP, STL
  9) Bob Sikon
Austin Jackson
OF, DET
10) Joel Henard
Hyun-Jin Ryu
SP, LAD
11) Mike Pichan
Alex Cobb
SP, TB
12) Olin Forman
Julio Teheran
SP, ATL
13) Johnny Peppers
Brandon Moss
1B/OF, OAK
14) Scott Gilroy
Andrelton Simmons
SS, ATL
15) Kevin Justmann
Jonathan Lucroy
C/1B, MIL
16) Michael Huston
Joe Nathan
RP, DET

Rich stubbornly takes yet another SP because of his supposed ranking system.  Ivar exhibits a man crush on Mr. Cole.  Scott says Andrelton Simmons will take another step forward.  Joel stays with his multi-cultural approach.  Marc says Jennings will finally play like he’s able.  And Johnny takes more power.  There may be a personal issue at work here.

Round 9
  1) Michael Huston
Jed Lowrie
2B/SS, OAK
  2) Kevin Justmann
Asdrubal Cabrera
SS, CLE
  3) Scott Gilroy
Sergio Romo
RP, SF
  4) Johnny Peppers
Alfonso Soriano
OF, NYY
  5) Olin Forman
Francisco Liriano
SP, PIT
  6) Mike Pichan
J.J. Hardy
SS, BAL
  7) Joel Henard
Brett Lawrie
3B, TOR
  8) Bob Sikon
Jeff Samardzija
SP, CHC
  9) Steve Slukich
Brad Miller
2B/SS, SEA
10) Ron Stockton
Danny Salazar
SP, CLE
11) Marc Taylor
Shelby Miller
SP, STL
12) Ivar Anderson
David Robertson
RP, NYY
13) Rich Justmann
Glen Perkins
RP, MIN
14) Lloyd Souza
Michael Bourn
OF, CLE
15) Chris Fisher
Clay Buchholz
SP, BOS
16) Rob Evans
Addison Reed
RP, ARZ

Round 10
  1) Rob Evans
Jason Grilli
RP, PIT
  2) Chris Fisher
Matt Wieters
C, BAL
  3) Lloyd Souza
Marco Estrada
SP, MIL
  4) Rich Justmann
Nelson Cruz
OF, FA
  5) Ivar Anderson
Sonny Gray
SP, OAK
  6) Marc Taylor
Pablo Sandoval
3B, SF
  7) Ron Stockton
Tony Cingrani
SP, CIN
  8) Steve Slukich
Nolan Arenado
3B, COL
  9) Bob Sikon
Jurickson Profar
2B/SS/3B, TEX
10) Joel Henard
Brett Gardner
OF, NYY
11) Mike Pichan
Xander Bogaerts
3B, BOS
12) Olin Forman
Casey Jannsen
RP, TOR
13) Johnny Peppers
Clay Headley
3B, SD
14) Scott Gilroy
Leonys Martin
OF, TEX
15) Kevin Justmann
Norichika Aoki
OF, KC
16) Michael Huston
Kendrys Morales
1B, SEA

Round 11
  1) Michael Huston
Jered Weaver
SP, LAA
  2) Kevin Justmann
Rafael Soriano
SP, WAS
  3) Scott Gilroy
Brandon Belt
1B, SF
  4) Johnny Peppers
Alexei Ramirez
SS, CHW
  5) Olin Forman
Jonathan Papelbon
RP, PHI
  6) Mike Pichan
Ernesto Frieri
RP, LAA
  7) Joel Henard
Danny Farquhar
RP, SEA
  8) Bob Sikon
Steve Cishek
RP, MIA
  9) Steve Slukich
Zack Wheeler
SP, NYM
10) Ron Stockton
Evan Gattis
C/OF, ATL
11) Marc Taylor
Jim Johnson
RP, OAK
12) Ivar Anderson
Aramis Ramirez
3B, MIL
13) Rich Justmann
Victor Martinez
1B, DET
14) Lloyd Souza
Andrew Cashner
SP, SD
15) Chris Fisher
Carl Crawford
OF, LAD
16) Rob Evans
Matt Moore
SP, TB

Round 12
  1) Rob Evans
Coco Crisp
OF, OAK
  2) Chris Fisher
Huston Street
RP, SD
  3) Lloyd Souza
Mark Teixeira
1B, NYY
  4) Rich Justmann
Corey Hart
1B, SEA
  5) Ivar Anderson
George Springer
OF, HOU
  6) Marc Taylor
Johnny Cueto
SP, CIN
  7) Ron Stockton
Jon Lester
SP, BOS
  8) Steve Slukich
Jim Henderson
RP, MIL
  9) Bob Sikon
Dexter Fowler
OF, HOU
10) Joel Henard
Kole Calhoun
OF, LAA
11) Mike Pichan
Taijuan Walker
SP, SEA
12) Olin Forman
Neftali Feliz
RP, TEX
13) Johnny Peppers
Grant Balfour
RP, TB
14) Scott Gilroy
John Axford
RP, CLE
15) Kevin Justmann
B.J. Upton
OF, ATL
16) Michael Huston
Howie Kendrick
2B, LAA

Round 13
  1) Michael Huston
Bobby Parnell
RP, NYM
  2) Kevin Justmann
Nick Swisher
1B, OF
  3) Scott Gilroy
R.A. Dickey
SP, TOR
  4) Johnny Peppers
Justin Masterson
SP, CLE
  5) Olin Forman
Justin Morneau
1B, COL
  6) Mike Pichan
Michael Brantley 
OF, CLE
  7) Joel Henard
Yovani Gallardo
SP, MIL
  8) Bob Sikon
Wilson Ramos
C, WAS
  9) Steve Slukich
Avisail Garcia
OF, CHW
10) Ron Stockton
Khristopher Davis
OF, MIL
11) Marc Taylor
Christian Yelich
OF, MIA
12) Ivar Anderson
Adam Dunn
1B, CWS
13) Rich Justmann
Angel Pagan
OF, SF
14) Lloyd Souza
Nick Markakis
OF, BAL
15) Chris Fisher
Patrick Corbin
SP, ARZ
16) Justin Richmann
Will Venable
OF, SD

We have passed the hump round with all managers continuing to over-analyze and over-project – with the exception of Johnny, of course.  Scott takes the NL Denton True Young winner one year removed.  Chris says to not worry about Corbin’s 2nd half swoon.  Johnny selects Masterson but doesn’t know why.  Steve and Ron take young powerhouses.  A few other notable picks:  Dunn to Ivar, Calhoun to Joel, Gattis to Ron, Feliz to Olin, Teixeira to Lloyd, and the infamous B.J. Upton to Kevin.  Good job, all.

Round 14
  1) Justin Richmann
Torii Hunter
OF, DET
  2) Chris Fisher
Chris Archer
SP, TB
  3) Lloyd Souza
Brian Dozier
2B, MIN
  4) Rich Justmann
Jimmy Rollins
SS, PHI
  5) Ivar Anderson
Nate Jones
RP, CWS
  6) Marc Taylor
Ryan Howard
1B, PHI
  7) Ron Stockton
Kelly Johnson
2B/3B/OF
  8) Steve Slukich
Anthony Rendon
2B, WAS
  9) Bob Sikon
Rick Porcello
SP, DET
10) Joel Henard
Omar Infante
2B, KC
11) Mike Pichan
Nick Castellanos
OF, DET
12) Olin Forman
Ben Revere
OF, PHI
13) Johnny Peppers
C.J. Wilson
SP, LAA
14) Scott Gilroy
Alex Guerrero
2B, LAD
15) Kevin Justmann
Jhonny Peralta
SS, STL
16) Michael Huston
A.J. Pierzynski
C, BOS

Round 15
  1) Michael Huston
Oscar Taveras
OF, STL
  2) Kevin Justmann
C.C. Sabathia
SP, NYY
  3) Scott Gilroy
Eric Young, Jr.
OF, NYM
  4) Johnny Peppers
Jose Veras
RP, CHC
  5) Olin Forman
Corey Kluber
SP, CLE
  6) Mike Pichan
Dan Haren
SP, LAD
  7) Joel Henard
Chris Carter
1B/OF, HOU
  8) Bob Sikon
Chris Tillman
SP, BAL
  9) Steve Slukich
Tommy Hunter
RP, BAL
10) Ron Stockton
A.J. Griffin
SP, OAK
11) Marc Taylor
Jesse Crain
RP, HOU
12) Ivar Anderson
Alejandro De Aza
OF, CHW
13) Rich Justmann
Neil Walker
2B, PIT
14) Lloyd Souza
Huroki Kuroda
SP, NYY
15) Chris Fisher
LaTroy Hawkins
RP, COL
16) Justin Richmann
Jonathan Villar
SS, HOU

Michael takes a high risk / high return pick to lead off the round.  Johnny picked up ½ closer. Steve & Marc hope they got full closers.  Ivar got a steal even if De Aza has to share a little time.  Kevin likes the big man to bounce back and Scott has a need for massive speed.  Mike says Dan Haren will bounce back also.  (Dan and his fiancée bought my brother and sister-in-law’s house in Walnut Creek, CA years ago.  Dan was starting the all-star game for the AL that year.  My dear sister-in-law knew he played baseball and was impressed with what a ‘nice young man’ he was.)

Round 16
  1) Justin Richmann
Jake Peavy
SP, BOS
  2) Chris Fisher
Derek Jeter
SS, NYY
  3) Lloyd Souza
Adam Lind
1B, TOR
  4) Rich Justmann
Colby Rasmus
OF, TOR
  5) Ivar Anderson
Denard Span
OF, WAS
  6) Marc Taylor
Matt Garza
SP, MIL
  7) Ron Stockton
Tim Lincecum
SP, SF
  8) Steve Slukich
Kevin Gausman
SP, BAL
  9) Bob Sikon
Peter Bourjos
OF, STL
10) Joel Henard
John Lackey
SP, BOS
11) Mike Pichan
Rex Brothers
RP, COL
12) Olin Forman
Lance Lynn
SP, STL
13) Johnny Peppers
Fernando Rodney
RP, FA
14) Scott Gilroy
Todd Frazier
3B, CIN
15) Kevin Justmann
Jarrod Parker
SP, OAK
16) Michael Huston
Andre Ethier
OF, LAD

The managers continue to find quality in the player pool.  Lot of solid picks.  Gausman pick by Steve is intriguing.  The boy had a 49/13 K/BB ratio last year.  The other numbers will fall into place if he keeps that up.  Rex Brothers may get more saves in Colorado than Hawkins but time will tell.  Another good round.

Round 17
  1) Michael Huston
Archie Bradley
SP, ARZ
  2) Kevin Justmann
Adam Eaton
OF, CHW
  3) Scott Gilroy
Dillon Gee
SP, NYM
  4) Johnny Peppers
Ricky Nolasco
SP, MIN
  5) Olin Forman
Emilio Bonifacio
2B/OF, KC
  6) Mike Pichan
Brandon Beachy
SP, ATL
  7) Joel Henard
A.J. Burnett
SP, FA
  8) Bob Sikon
Dan Straily
SP, OAK
  9) Steve Slukich
Darin Ruf
1B/OF, PHI
10) Ron Stockton
Joaquin Benoit
RP, SD
11) Marc Taylor
Alex Wood
SP, ATL
12) Ivar Anderson
Josh Willingham
OF, MIN
13) Rich Justmann
Jason Castro
C, HOU
14) Lloyd Souza
Marlon Byrd
OF, PHI
15) Chris Fisher
Nick Franklin
2B, SEA
16) Justin Richmann
Josh Reddick
OF, OAK

Round 18
  1) Justin Richmann
Mark Reynolds
1B/3B, MIL
  2) Chris Fisher
Justin Smoak
1B, SEA
  3) Lloyd Souza
Ervin Santana
SP, FA
  4) Rich Justmann
Alcides Escobar
SS, KC
  5) Ivar Anderson
Ubaldo Jiminez
SP, FA
  6) Marc Taylor
Scott Kazmir
SP, OAK
  7) Ron Stockton
Kolten Wong
2B, STL
  8) Steve Slukich
Will Middlebrooks
3B, BOS
  9) Bob Sikon
Erick Aybar
SS, LAA
10) Joel Henard
Dayan Viciedo
OF, CHW
11) Mike Pichan
Drew Smyly
SP, DET
12) Olin Forman
Martin Perez
SP, TEX
13) Johnny Peppers
Kyle Lohse
SP, MIL
14) Scott Gilroy
Melky Cabrera
OF, TOR
15) Kevin Justmann
Bartolo Colon
SP, NYM
16) Michael Huston
Michael Morse
OF, SF

Round 19
  1) Michael Huston
Bronson Arroyo
SP, FA
  2) Kevin Justmann
Chris Johnson
1B/3B, ATL
  3) Scott Gilroy
Joakim Soria
RP, TEX
  4) Johnny Peppers
Hector Santiago
SP, LAA
  5) Olin Forman
Mike Moustakas
3B, KC
  6) Mike Pichan
Gregory Polanco
OF, PIT
  7) Joel Henard
Cameron Maybin
OF, SD
  8) Bob Sikon
Oswaldo Arcia
OF, MIN
  9) Steve Slukich
Ian Kennedy
SP, SD
10) Ron Stockton
Adam LaRoche
1B, WAS
11) Marc Taylor
Ivan Nova
SP, NYY
12) Ivar Anderson
Junior Lake
OF, CHC
13) Rich Justmann
Tyson Ross
SP, SD
14) Lloyd Souza
Yonder Alonso
1B, SD
15) Chris Fisher
Jonathan Niese
SP, NYM
16) Justin Richmann
Marco Scutaro
2B, SF

Lot of solid picks the last few rounds.  The Morse pick will be great or a bust.  I lean toward great.  Smyly is in line for a breakout season.  LaRoche is scheduled to do well given that we are in an even-numbered year.  Ruf will hit for power.  Lake combines speed and power but will need to compete for playing time in Chicago.  Johnson won’t hit .321 again but he’ll be solid across the board.  Kazmir: Ultimate upside if he can stay healthy.  Good job, gentlemen.

Round 20
  1) Justin Richmann
Tyler Clippard
RP, WAS
  2) Chris Fisher
Josh Johnson
SP, SD
  3) Lloyd Souza
Darren O'Day
RP, BAL
  4) Rich Justmann
Tim Hudson
SP, SF
  5) Ivar Anderson
Wade Miley
SP, ARZ
  6) Marc Taylor
Rajai Davis
OF, DET
  7) Ron Stockton
James Loney
1B, TB
  8) Steve Slukich
Mark Melancon
RP, PIT
  9) Bob Sikon
David Freese
3B, LAA
10) Joel Henard
Drew Storen
RP, WAS
11) Mike Pichan
Josh Rutledge
2B/SS, COL
12) Olin Forman
Miguel A. Gonzalez
SP, PHI
13) Johnny Peppers
Brandon Morrow
SP, TOR
14) Scott Gilroy
Wily Peralta
SP, MIL
15) Kevin Justmann
Josh Fields
RP, HOU
16) Michael Huston
Raul Ibanez
OF, LAA

Round 21
  1) Michael Huston
Carlos Martinez
RP, STL
  2) Kevin Justmann
Lorenzo Cain
OF, KC
  3) Scott Gilroy
Ike Davis
1B, NYM
  4) Johnny Peppers
Pedro Strop
RP, CHC
  5) Olin Forman
Brian Wilson
RP, LAD
  6) Mike Pichan
Dustin Ackley
2B, OF
  7) Joel Henard
Trevor Cahill
SP, ARZ
  8) Bob Sikon
Cody Allen
RP, CLE
  9) Steve Slukich
Zack Cozart
SS, CIN
10) Ron Stockton
Henderson Alvarez
SP, MIA
11) Marc Taylor
Stephen Drew
SS, FA
12) Ivar Anderson
Jose Iglesias
3B/SS, DET
13) Rich Justmann
Mitch Moreland
1B, TEX
14) Lloyd Souza
Matt Dominguez
3B, HOU
15) Chris Fisher
Wandy Rodriguez
SP, PIT
16) Justin Richmann
Tom Wilhelmsen
RP, SEA

Round 22
  1) Justin Richmann
Edward Mujica
RP, BOS
  2) Chris Fisher
Ichiro Suzuki
OF, NYY
  3) Lloyd Souza
Jorge De La Rosa
SP, DEN
  4) Rich Justmann
Jose Quintana
SP, CWS
  5) Ivar Anderson
Sean Doolittle
RP, OAK
  6) Marc Taylor
Jackie Bradley Jr.
OF, BOS
  7) Ron Stockton
Luke Hochevar
RP, KC
  8) Steve Slukich
Cory Luebke
SP, SD
  9) Bob Sikon
Luke Gregerson
RP, SD
10) Joel Henard
Matt Lindstrom
RP, CHW
11) Mike Pichan
James Paxton
SP, Sea
12) Olin Forman
Jarrod Dyson
OF, KC
13) Johnny Peppers
Scooter Gennett
2B, MIL
14) Scott Gilroy
Garrett Jones
1B/OF, MIA
15) Kevin Justmann
Carlos Quentin
OF, SD
16) Michael Huston
Garrett Richards
SP, LAA

Round 23
  1) Michael Huston
Jeremy Hellickson
SP, TB
  2) Kevin Justmann
Jordan Walden
RP, ATL
  3) Scott Gilroy
Blake Parker
RP, CHC
  4) Johnny Peppers
Cody Asche
3B, PHI
  5) Olin Forman
Craig Gentry
OF, OAK
  6) Mike Pichan
Daniel Nava
OF, BOS
  7) Joel Henard
Erik Johnson
SP, CHW
  8) Bob Sikon
Travis Wood
SP, CHC
  9) Steve Slukich
Nathan Eovaldi
SP, MIA
10) Ron Stockton
Jamie Garcia
SP, STL
11) Marc Taylor
Sergio Santos
RP, TOR
12) Ivar Anderson
Trevor Plouffe
3B, MIN
13) Rich Justmann
Joel Peralta
RP, TB
14) Lloyd Souza
Bud Norris
SP, BAL
15) Chris Fisher
Brad Peacock
SP, HOU
16) Justin Richmann
Matt Davidson
3B, CWS

Round 24
  1) Justin Richmann
Tyler Skaggs
SP, LAA
  2) Chris Fisher
Michael Choice
OF, OAK
  3) Lloyd Souza
Vic Black
RP, NYM
  4) Rich Justmann
Jake McGee
RP, TB
  5) Ivar Anderson
Michael Pineda
SP, NYY
  6) Marc Taylor
Miguel Montero
C, ARZ
  7) Ron Stockton
Chris Young
OF, NYM
  8) Steve Slukich
Travis d'Arnaud
C, NYM
  9) Bob Sikon
David Murphy
OF, CLE
10) Joel Henard
Bruce Rondon
RP, DET
11) Mike Pichan
Jake Odorizzi
SP, TB
12) Olin Forman
Devin Mesoraco
C, CIN
13) Johnny Peppers
Gerardo Parra
OF, ARZ
14) Scott Gilroy
Joe Kelly
SP, STL
15) Kevin Justmann
Jameson Taillon
SP, PIT
16) Michael Huston
Jose Tabata
OF, PIT

Round 25
  1) Michael Huston
Dane De La Rosa
RP, LAA
  2) Kevin Justmann
Noah Syndergaard
SP, NYM
  3) Scott Gilroy
Brett Oberholtzer
SP, HOU
  4) Johnny Peppers
Jon Jay
OF, STL
  5) Olin Forman
Jemile Weeks
2B, BAL
  6) Mike Pichan
Felix Doubront
SP, BOS
  7) Joel Henard
Dan Uggla
2B, ATL
  8) Bob Sikon
A.J. Pollock
OF, ARZ
  9) Steve Slukich
Tanner Scheppers
RP, TEX
10) Ron Stockton
Nate Schierholtz
OF, CHC
11) Marc Taylor
Jarred Cosart
SP, HOU
12) Ivar Anderson
Charlie Morton
SP, PIT
13) Rich Justmann
Marcell Ozuna
OF, MIA
14) Lloyd Souza
Yan Gomes
C, CLE
15) Chris Fisher
Robbie Erlin
SP, SD
16) Justin Richmann
Matt Joyce
OF, TB