2015 Early Draft

Round 1

1) Mike Pichan	Mike Trout	OF, LAA
2) Ron Stockton	Giancarlo Stanton	OF, MIA
3) Lloyd Souza	Andrew McCutchen	OF, PIT
4) Olin Forman	Paul Goldschmidt	1B, ARZ
5) Michael Huston	Miguel Cabrera	1B/3B, DET
6) Ivar Anderson	Carlos Gomez	OF, MIL
7) Chris Fisher	Troy Tulowitski	SS, COL
8) Marc Taylor	Jose Abreu	1B, CHW
9) Kevin Justmann	Clayton Kershaw	SP, LAD
10) Joel Henard	Robinson Cano	2B, SEA
11) Rob Evans	Jacoby Ellsbury	OF, NYY
12) Bob Sikon	Anthony Rizzo	1B, CHC
13) Scott Gilroy	Jose Bautista	1B/OF, TOR
14) Johnny Peppers	Josh Donaldson	3B, TOR
15) Rich Justmann	Edwin Encarnacion	1B, TOR
16) Eric Stashin	Adam Jones	OF, BAL
17) Steve Slukich	Anthony Rendon	2B/3B, WAS

Gentlemen, a great first round.  Lots of solid picks.  Miguel Cabrera goes at #5 to Michael Huston after years of #1 or #2.  Chris Fisher takes his Home Boy Troy and looks for 450+ AB’s.  Bob Sikon takes the first Chicago Cub selected in the first round in the annals of history.  Two special shout-outs:  Kevin Justmann for the only pitcher in the first round and Johnny Peppers for going all-in on Donaldson.  Good job, guys.

Round 2

1) Steve Slukich	Yasiel Puig	OF, LAD
2) Eric Stashin	Freddie Freeman	1B, ATL
3) Rich Justmann	Felix Hernandez	SP, SEA
4) Johnny Peppers	Billy Hamilton	OF, CIN
5) Scott Gilroy	Jose Altuve	2B, HOU
6) Bob Sikon	Madison Bumgarner	SP, SF
7) Rob Evans	Chris Sale	SP, CHW
8) Joel Henard	Ian Desmond	SS, WAS
9) Kevin Justmann	Buster Posey	C/1B, SF
10) Marc Taylor	Michael Brantley	OF, CLE
11) Chris Fisher	Bryce Harper	OF, WAS
12) Ivar Anderson	Victor Martinez	1B, DET
13) Michael Huston	Johnny Cueto	SP, CIN
14) Olin Forman	Ryan Braun	OF, MIL
15) Lloyd Souza	David Price	SP, DET
16) Ron Stockton	Corey Kluber	SP, CLE
17) Mike Pichan	Stephen Strasburg	SP, WAS

What’s that I see?  Bob Sikon selecting a pitcher in the 2^nd round?  It cannot be.  Bob hates pitchers with a massive passion.  Johnny Peppers & Scott Gilroy go after speed.  The experts say Altuve can repeat and Hamilton can’t get on base.  So it looks like Hamilton will have the better year.  The Big O mortgages his draft on Mr. Braun.  May the force be with him. 

This year’s second round was very different than last year.  In 2014 there were 3 pitchers taken in the second round.  This year – twice as many.  I love Chris Sale.  There I said it.  Good pick, Rob.  Marc Taylor says it would be great to see Brantley repeat.  Definitely one of last year’s surprises.  Joel Henard takes a solid SS as he fills his 2^nd MI position.  Ron Stockton breaks with 4 years of early-round-pitcher-phobia and selects young Mr. Kluber.  Mr. Stashin takes rock solid Freddie Freeman.  Good numbers, good health.  Good combination.

Round 3

1) Mike Pichan	Jose Reyes	SS, TOR
2) Ron Stockton	Max Scherzer	SP, FA
3) Lloyd Souza	Adrian Beltre	3B, TEX
4) Olin Forman	Starling Marte	OF, PIT
5) Michael Huston	Justin Upton	OF, SD
6) Ivar Anderson	Hanley Ramirez	SS, BOS
7) Chris Fisher	Carlos Gonzalez	OF, COL
8) Marc Taylor	George Springer	OF, HOU
9) Kevin Justmann	Evan Longoria	3B, TB
10) Joel Henard	Zack Greinke	SP, LAD
11) Rob Evans	Adrian Gonzalez	1B, LAD
12) Bob Sikon	Hunter Pence	OF, SF
13) Scott Gilroy	Prince Fielder	1B, TEX
14) Johnny Peppers	Ian Kinsler	2B, DET
15) Rich Justmann	Adam Wainwright	SP, STL
16) Eric Stashin	Todd Frazier	1B/3B, CIN
17) Steve Slukich	Albert Pujols	1B, LAA

Mr. Ivar Anderson steps to the forefront.  Has he not decreed that HanRam will be motivated this year?  So let it be.  For HanRam is a massive talent who occasionally displays great interest in the game of baseball.  Chris Fisher looks to take all 25 Rockies for his roster.  Scott Gilroy says neck schmeck, Prince is mine.  Mike Pichan looks for Jose Reyes to stay healthy this year.  Johnny Peppers makes a conventional pick.

Lloyd Souza continues his quiet domination landing Adrian I Can Hit Anywhere Except Seattle Beltre with the 37^th pick and The Big O says it’s Marte Parte time.  Eric Stashin says Todd Frazier is for real and the 3B position is shallow.  Speaking of Carlos Gonzalez, I hereby decree him to be the ultimate tease.  With that, let us proceed to round the fourth.

Round 4

1) Steve Slukich	Nolan Arenado	3B, COL
2) Eric Stashin	Jason Kipnis	2B, CLE
3) Rich Justmann	Corey Dickerson	OF, COL
4) Johnny Peppers	Danny Santana	SS/OF, MIN
5) Scott Gilroy	Kyle Seager	3B, SEA
6) Bob Sikon	Cole Hamels	SP, PHI
7) Rob Evans	Nelson Cruz	OF, SEA
8) Joel Henard	Jay Bruce	OF, CIN
9) Kevin Justmann	Yoenis Cespedes	OF, DET
10) Marc Taylor	Yu Darvish	SP, TEX
11) Chris Fisher	Matt Kemp	OF, SD
12) Ivar Anderson	Pablo Sandoval	3B, BOS
13) Michael Huston	Jon Lester	SP, CHC
14) Olin Forman	Dee Gordon	2B, MIA
15) Lloyd Souza	Kole Calhoun	OF, LAA
16) Ron Stockton	Brian Dozier	2B, MIN
17) Mike Pichan	Aroldis Chapman	RP, CIN

Marc Taylor says I want Yu for the Taylor Titans.  Kevin Justmann one ups Yu with Yoenis.  Eric Stashin says give me infield or give me a dearth of success.  Kyle Seager gets his dream of being on Scott Gilroy’s team fulfilled.  Steve Slukich continues to build his young hitters machine.  Beware Mr. Slukich BTW.  He is quiet and deadly.  He has never been convicted and the salary bump for the judge is long forgotten.

I feel like I’m in Bizzarro Jerry world.  Bob Sikon takes his second pitcher in four choices.  Don’t worry all.  Inside it’s eating him up.  Rob Evans takes more power.  He is also suffering inside as he chose another non-White Sox player.  The Big O says the negativity on Dee Gordon is greatly exaggerated and Ivar goes Panda shopping.  Ivar, make sure to have plenty of junk food around the house for him.  Mr. Souza likes players who misspell their first name and Ron Stockton bullDoziers his way through the draft.

Michael Huston takes his 2^nd starting pitcher just so he can keep up with Mr. Sikon.  Chris Fisher takes yet another non-Rockies player.  The pain, the pain.  Joel Henard says he’ll take Robert Jay the Bruce.  Mr. Michael Pichan takes the first closer off the board.  Let’s see if we have a run on them in the 5^th round.  And, finally, kudos to Johnny Peppers for reverting to form.  No conventionalism for him.  Good round, gentlemen.

Round 5

1) Mike Pichan	Mark Trumbo	1B, OF
2) Ron Stockton	Charlie Blackmon	OF, COL
3) Lloyd Souza	Chris Carter	1B, HOU
4) Olin Forman	Jordan  Zimmermann	SP, WAS
5) Michael Huston	Ben Zobrist	2B/SS/OF, OAK
6) Ivar Anderson	Jeff Samardzija	SP, CWS
7) Chris Fisher	Dustin Pedroia	2B, BOS
8) Marc Taylor	Carlos Santana	C/1B/3B, CLE
9) Kevin Justmann	Julio Teheran	SP, ATL
10) Joel Henard	Joey Votto	1B, CIN
11) Rob Evans	David Ortiz	UT, BOS
12) Bob Sikon	Craig Kimbrel	RP, ATL
13) Scott Gilroy	Alex Wood	SP, ATL
14) Johnny Peppers	Jonathan Lucroy	C, MIL
15) Rich Justmann	Greg Holland	RP, KC
16) Eric Stashin	Chris Davis	1B/3B, BAL
17) Steve Slukich	Alex Cobb	SP, TB

  

Interesting round.  Two closers taken but no closer run after the Chapman pick in round 5.  Two solid catchers.  Three “give me power at all costs” picks with Carter, Davis, and Trumbo.  I like Jordan Zimmermann a lot.  Solid value.  If Pedroia is healthy, he should outplay his selection.  And David Ortiz…..  Rob says he has another year in the tank.  Probably right.

Round 6

1) Steve Slukich	Kolten Wong	2B, STL
2) Eric Stashin	Matt Holliday	OF, STL
3) Rich Justmann	Christian Yelich	OF, MIA
4) Johnny Peppers	Marcell Ozuna	OF, MIA
5) Scott Gilroy	Evan Gattis	C/OF, HOU
6) Bob Sikon	Starlin Castro	SS, CHC
7) Rob Evans	David Robertson	RP, CHW
8) Joel Henard	Devin Mesoraco	C, CIN
9) Kevin Justmann	Xander Bogaerts	3B/SS, BOS
10) Marc Taylor	Kenley Jansen	RP, LAD
11) Chris Fisher	David Wright	3B, NYM
12) Ivar Anderson	Mark Melancon	RP, PIT
13) Michael Huston	Jason Heyward	OF, STL
14) Olin Forman	Jorge Soler	OF, CHC
15) Lloyd Souza	Neil Walker	2B, PIT
16) Ron Stockton	Alexei Ramirez	SS, CHW
17) Mike Pichan	Gerrit Cole	SP, PIT

We’re starting to get a little divergence in the picks as one would expect at this point.  Bob, Michael & Chris looking for bounce back players.  Kevin, Joel, Mike, Olin & Steve looking for upside guys.  The remainder focusing on solid guys who should perform well.  The ratings are dropping in importance as players go with their guys.

Will be interesting to see which Jason Heyward shows us this year.  David Wright is not quite the CarGo level tease but he’s close.  I like Mesoraco a lot.  Matt Holliday has another year in his tank.  Neil & Alexei say their break outs last year were real and we should expect the same.  And Jorge Soler….  Boom or bust IMO.  Olin will either really like him or send him personalized nasty grams.

Round 7

1) Mike Pichan	Matt Adams	1B, STL
2) Ron Stockton	Trevor Rosenthal	RP, STL
3) Lloyd Souza	Sonny Gray	SP, OAK
4) Olin Forman	Huston Street	RP, LAA
5) Michael Huston	Howie Kendrick	2B, LAD
6) Ivar Anderson	J.D. Martinez	OF, DET
7) Chris Fisher	Hyun-Jin Ryu	SP, LAD
8) Marc Taylor	Josh Harrison	2B/3B/OF, PIT
9) Kevin Justmann	Alex Gordon	OF, KC
10) Joel Henard	James Shields	SP, FA
11) Rob Evans	Yan Gomes	C, CLE
12) Bob Sikon	Gio Gonzalez	SP, WAS
13) Scott Gilroy	Hisashi Iwakuma	SP, SEA
14) Johnny Peppers	Brandon Moss	1B/OF, CLE
15) Rich Justmann	Matt Harvey	SP, NYM
16) Eric Stashin	Mookie Betts	2B/OF, BOS
17) Steve Slukich	Yasmany Tomas	OF, ARZ

Is it true?  Yes, it is, Virginia.  Both rounds 6 & 7 started with 2 STL players.  Cosmic colorized coincidence or coordinated comedic conspiracy?  Lloyd says ‘it’s always Sonny in Oakland’ and Olin says “now wait a minute pardner, I’m the real Oakland fan but I’ll take Street level pitching”.  Ron has a need for a closer and Mike wishes there were more phat players.  Where are all the steroids when you need them?

Michael is committed – that is, to infielders.  Ivar likes the homeboy (and so do I but Ivar very rudely selected him first).  Chris says Ryu on you and Mr. Taylor is just Joshing.  Kevin is too young to have heard of Peter & Gordon.  Joel Jimmies a Shield and Rob selects a player whose name I can’t work with.  OK, I can do the Yan but what does one do with Gomes?  Not to stay on Rob, but Rob:  You know Gomes is not on the White Sox, right?  What’s that about?

He of the Sikons says Gio, I’ll take Gonzalez.  Scott takes errr… a starting pitcher from Seattle and Johnny says no Moss grows HR’s like Brandon.  The Rich likes players with two first names and Eric Betts on Mookie.  Steve caps the round with Yas too Many.  If one were to guess, one would have to surmise this is my worst recap in recorded history.

Round 8

1) Steve Slukich	Eric Hosmer	1B, KC
2) Eric Stashin	Jacob deGrom	SP, NYM
3) Rich Justmann	Manny Machado	3B, BAL
4) Johnny Peppers	Jake Peavy	SP, SF
5) Scott Gilroy	Leonys Martin	OF, TEX
6) Bob Sikon	Matt Carpenter	3B, STL
7) Rob Evans	Kris Bryant	3B, CHC
8) Joel Henard	Tyson Ross	SP, SD
9) Kevin Justmann	Mat Latos	SP, MIA
10) Marc Taylor	Gregory Polanco	OF, PIT
11) Chris Fisher	Elvis Andrus	SS, TEX
12) Ivar Anderson	Jake Arrieta	SP, CHC
13) Michael Huston	Lance Lynn	SP, STL
14) Olin Forman	Jean Segura	SS, MIL
15) Lloyd Souza	Tori Hunter	OF, MIN
16) Ron Stockton	Lucas Duda	1B, NYM
17) Mike Pichan	Doug Fister	SP, WAS

This 8^th round of our outstanding draft is clearly the most insightful, well-researched set of selections in the history of mankind.

Round 9

1) Mike Pichan	Yadier Molina	C, STL
2) Ron Stockton	Rusney Castillo	OF, BOS
3) Lloyd Souza	Dellin Betances	RP, NYY
4) Olin Forman	Jose Quintana	SP, CHW
5) Michael Huston	Masahiro Tanaka	SP, NYY
6) Ivar Anderson	Daniel Murphy	2B/3B, NYM
7) Chris Fisher	Brian McCann	C/1B, NYY
8) Marc Taylor	Cliff Lee	SP, PHI
9) Kevin Justmann	Javier Baez	2B/SS, CHC
10) Joel Henard	Ryan Zimmerman	3B/OF, WAS
11) Rob Evans	Anibel Sanchez	SP, DET
12) Bob Sikon	Shin-Soo Choo	OF, TEX
13) Scott Gilroy	Melky Cabrera	OF, CHW
14) Johnny Peppers	Matt Shoemaker	SP, LAA
15) Rich Justmann	Alex Rios	OF, KC
16) Eric Stashin	Carlos Carrasco	SP, CLE
17) Steve Slukich	Wil Myers	OF, SD

  

Round 10

1) Steve Slukich	Zack Wheeler	SP, NYM
2) Eric Stashin	Brett Gardner	OF, NYY
3) Rich Justmann	Sean Doolittle	RP, OAK
4) Johnny Peppers	Michael Wacha	SP, STL
5) Scott Gilroy	Steve Cishek	RP, MIA
6) Bob Sikon	Cody Allen	RP, CLE
7) Rob Evans	Alcides Escobar	SS, KC
8) Joel Henard	Justin Morneau	1B, COL
9) Kevin Justmann	Jimmy Rollins	SS, OAK
10) Marc Taylor	Ben Revere	OF, PHI
11) Chris Fisher	Koji Uehara	RP, BOS
12) Ivar Anderson	Homer Bailey	SP, CIN
13) Michael Huston	Zach Britton	RP, BAL
14) Olin Forman	Neftali Feliz	RP, TEX
15) Lloyd Souza	Erick Aybar	SS, LAA
16) Ron Stockton	Garrett Richards	SP, LAA
17) Mike Pichan	Chase Headley	3B, NYY

Round 11

1) Mike Pichan	Chase Utley	2B, PHI
2) Ron Stockton	Jonathan Papelbon	RP, PHI
3) Lloyd Souza	Fernando Rodney	RP, SEA
4) Olin Forman	Adam LaRoche	1B, WAS
5) Michael Huston	Mike Napoli	1B, BOS
6) Ivar Anderson	Arismendy Alcantara	2B/OF, CHC
7) Chris Fisher	Jayson Werth	OF, WAS
8) Marc Taylor	Drew Storen	RP, WAS
9) Kevin Justmann	Chris Archer	SP, TB
10) Joel Henard	Jake McGee	RP, TB
11) Rob Evans	Jered Weaver	SP, LAA
12) Bob Sikon	Salvador Perez	C, KC
13) Scott Gilroy	Marcus Stroman	SP, TOR
14) Johnny Peppers	Hector Rondon	RP, CHC
15) Rich Justmann	Glen Perkins	RP, MIN
16) Eric Stashin	Joaquin Benoit	RP, SD
17) Steve Slukich	Michael Pineda	SP, NYY

Round 12

1) Steve Slukich	Addison Reed	RP, ARZ
2) Eric Stashin	Khris Davis	OF, MIL
3) Rich Justmann	Martin Prado	2B/3B/OF, MIA
4) Johnny Peppers	Santiago Casilla	RP, SF
5) Scott Gilroy	Rougned Odor	2B, TEX
6) Bob Sikon	Lorenzo Cain	OF, KC
7) Rob Evans	Justin Verlander	SP, DET
8) Joel Henard	Adam Eaton	OF, CWS
9) Kevin Justmann	Jenrry Mejia	RP, NYM
10) Marc Taylor	Jhonny Peralta	SS, STL
11) Chris Fisher	Ian Kennedy	SP, SD
12) Ivar Anderson	Andrew Cashner	SP, SD
13) Michael Huston	Matt Wieters	C, BAL
14) Olin Forman	Josh Hamilton	OF, LAA
15) Lloyd Souza	Francisco Liriano	SP, PIT
16) Ron Stockton	Aramis Ramirez	3B, MIL
17) Mike Pichan	Yordano Ventura	SP, KC

Round 13

1) Mike Pichan	A.J. Pollock	OF, ARZ
2) Ron Stockton	Jung Ho Kang	SS, PIT
3) Lloyd Souza	Michael Cuddyer	1B/OF, NYM
4) Olin Forman	Jake Odorizzi	SP, TB
5) Michael Huston	Shelby Miller	SP, ATL
6) Ivar Anderson	Wilin Rosario	C, COL
7) Chris Fisher	Brandon Belt	1B, SF
8) Marc Taylor	Drew Smyly	SP, TB
9) Kevin Justmann	Mike Minor	SP, ATL
10) Joel Henard	Luke Gregerson	RP, HOU
11) Rob Evans	Joe Nathan	RP, DET
12) Bob Sikon	Matt Cain	SP, SF
13) Scott Gilroy	Danny Salazar	SP, CLE
14) Johnny Peppers	Dallas Keuchel	SP, WAS
15) Rich Justmann	Denard Span	OF, WAS
16) Eric Stashin	Drew Hutchison	SP, TOR
17) Steve Slukich	Avisail Garcia	OF, CWS

Round 14

1) Steve Slukich	Mike Fiers	SP, MIL
2) Eric Stashin	J.J. Hardy	SS, BAL
3) Rich Justmann	Oswaldo Arcia	OF, MIN
4) Johnny Peppers	Jed Lowrie	SS, HOU
5) Scott Gilroy	Pedro Alvarez	3B, PIT
6) Bob Sikon	Jedd Gyorko	2B, SD
7) Rob Evans	Carl Crawford	OF, LAD
8) Joel Henard	Austin Jackson	OF, SEA
9) Kevin Justmann	Carlos Beltran	OF, NYY
10) Marc Taylor	Jose Fernandez	SP, MIA
11) Chris Fisher	Ken Giles	RP, PHI
12) Ivar Anderson	Phil Hughes	SP, MIN
13) Michael Huston	Nick Markakis	OF, ATL
14) Olin Forman	Collin McHugh	SP, HOU
15) Lloyd Souza	Steven Souza	OF, TB
16) Ron Stockton	Steve Pearce	1B/OF, BAL
17) Mike Pichan	Dexter Fowler	OF, CHC

Round 15

1) Mike Pichan	Brad Boxberger	RP, TB
2) Ron Stockton	Wily Peralta	SP, MIL
3) Lloyd Souza	Joc Pederson	OF, LAD
4) Olin Forman	Nick Castellanos	3B, DET
5) Michael Huston	Francisco Rodriguez	RP, FA
6) Ivar Anderson	Curtis Granderson	OF, NYM
7) Chris Fisher	Rafael Soriano	RP, FA
8) Marc Taylor	Kennys Vargas	1B, MIN
9) Kevin Justmann	LaTroy Hawkins	RP, COL
10) Joel Henard	Tyler Clippard	RP, OAK
11) Rob Evans	Joe Mauer	1B, MIN
12) Bob Sikon	Nathan Eovaldi	SP, NYY
13) Scott Gilroy	Brandon McCarthy	SP, LAD
14) Johnny Peppers	Henderson Alvarez	SP, MIA
15) Rich Justmann	Scooter Gennett	2B, MIL
16) Eric Stashin	Sergio Romo	RP, SF
17) Steve Slukich	Michael Saunders	OF, TOR

Great draft so far.  My real job has gotten in the way a bit so no recaps lately.  Picks I like over the last few rounds:  Tyler Clippard – looks like Doolittle is toast.  Kennys Vargas – underrated power.  Dexter Fowler – underrated player.  Phil Hughes – like Bill Murray, Geena Davis, and Cousin Eddie, all he needed to do was get out of New York.

Oswaldo Arcia – see Vargas, Kennys.  Steven Souza – changed his name to match Lloyd’s.  Carlos Beltran – he’s annoying but should get 450 AB.  Collin McHugh – last year was not a fluke.  A.J. Pollock – breakout year in 2014 until injury.  Drew Hutchison – See McHugh, Collin although Hutchison is better long term.

Matt Wieters – no reason he shouldn’t be fully healed.  Austin Jackson – good value this late.  Jayson Werth – boom or bust candidate but if healthy and out of jail and focused, will be a great contributor.  Steve Pearce – late bloomer or fluke, I’d go late bloomer.  Mike Napoli & Adam LaRoche – they’re actually the same person in real life.  All you need is power, power.  All you need is power.

Lorenzo Cain – great value this late.  Sometimes BABIP is high because players hit line drives….  Melky Cabrera – he gets no credit for his stellar year before the injury.  Santiago Casilla – will get some saves and produces great peripherals.  Justin Verlander – not what he was but a solid value in the 12^th round.  Michael Pineda – if he can stay healthy, he will provide stellar numbers and W’s.

Round 16

1) Steve Slukich	Aaron Sanchez	RP, TOR
2) Eric Stashin	Derek Holland	SP, TEX
3) Rich Justmann	Chris Tillman	SP, BAL
4) Johnny Peppers	Justin Smoak	1B, TOR
5) Scott Gilroy	Jonathan Broxton	RP, MIL
6) Bob Sikon	Andrew Miller	RP, NYY
7) Rob Evans	Asdrubal Cabrera	2B/SS, TB
8) Joel Henard	Andrelton Simmons	SS, ATL
9) Kevin Justmann	Rajai Davis	OF, DET
10) Marc Taylor	Scott Kazmir	SP, OAK
11) Chris Fisher	R.A. Dickey	SP, TOR
12) Ivar Anderson	Desmond Jennings	OF, TB
13) Michael Huston	Kendrys Morales	1B, KC
14) Olin Forman	Carlos Martinez	SP, STL
15) Lloyd Souza	Ervin Santana	SP, MIN
16) Ron Stockton	Michael Morse	1B/OF, MIA
17) Mike Pichan	Marlon Byrd	OF, PHI

Round 17

1) Mike Pichan	Shane Greene	SP, DET
2) Ron Stockton	Alfredo Simon	SP, DET
3) Lloyd Souza	Joakim Soria	RP, DET
4) Olin Forman	Emilio Bonifacio	2B/OF, CWS
5) Michael Huston	Edinson Volquez	SP, KC
6) Ivar Anderson	John Lackey	SP, STL
7) Chris Fisher	Coco Crisp	OF, OAK
8) Marc Taylor	Brett Lawrie	2B/3B, OAK
9) Kevin Justmann	Taijuan Walker	SP, SEA
10) Joel Henard	Dalton Pompey	OF, TOR
11) Rob Evans	Mark Teixeira	1B, NYY
12) Bob Sikon	Norichika Aoki	OF, SF
13) Scott Gilroy	Michael Bourn	OF, CLE
14) Johnny Peppers	Kyle Lohse	SP, MIL
15) Rich Justmann	Adam Lind	1B, MIL
16) Eric Stashin	Wade Miley	SP, BOS
17) Steve Slukich	Chris Owings	SS, ARZ

Managers are still finding value at this late stage.  Chris Fisher crisply welcomes Coco to his team.  Ivar selects – oh, never mind – that one’s too easy.  The Rich tills the soil for Chris.  Johnny does a head fake to the Rich and says he’s Justin a Smoakin’ mood.  Scott knows that Michael has Bourn up well before last year. 

Joel shows he’s a student of history and no darn volcano is going to stop him from Pompey.  Ron is learning Morse code and Rob is leaning how to spell Teix – sorry couldn’t do any further.  Too confusing.  Eric is into Holland geography one Miley at a time.  Steve doesn’t owe anything so he’s heading to out for Buffal Owings. 

Marc selects a man with a girl’s last name.  Sorry, couldn’t do any better with that one.  Mike says Marlon fishing is for the Byrds.  And Olin takes a bonafide Bonafacio.  For those of you not mentioned, never fear.  Your turn shall come.

Round 18

1) Steve Slukich	Jason Hammel	SP, CHC
2) Eric Stashin	Juan Lagares	OF, NYM
3) Rich Justmann	Angel Pagan	OF, SF
4) Johnny Peppers	Domonic Brown	OF, PHI
5) Scott Gilroy	Jose Ramirez	2B/SS, CLE
6) Bob Sikon	Mitch Moreland	1B, TEX
7) Rob Evans	John Jay	OF, STL
8) Joel Henard	Brandon Phillips	2B, CIN
9) Kevin Justmann	Shane Victorino	OF, BOS
10) Marc Taylor	Wade Davis	RP, KC
11) Chris Fisher	Billy Butler	1B, OAK
12) Ivar Anderson	Aaron Hill	2B, ARZ
13) Michael Huston	Colby Rasmus	OF, HOU
14) Olin Forman	Ryan Howard	1B, PHI
15) Lloyd Souza	Jonathan Schoop	2B, BAL
16) Ron Stockton	Noah Syndergaard	SP, NYM
17) Mike Pichan	C.J. Cron	1B, LAA

Round 19

1) Mike Pichan	Byron Buxton	OF, MIN
2) Ron Stockton	Miguel Montero	C, CHC
3) Lloyd Souza	Russell Martin	C, TOR
4) Olin Forman	Alex Rodriguez	3B, NYY
5) Michael Huston	Luis Valbuena	2B/3B, HOU
6) Ivar Anderson	Casey Janssen	RP, WAS
7) Chris Fisher	Matt Garza	SP, MIL
8) Marc Taylor	Travis d'Arnaud	C, NYM
9) Kevin Justmann	Mike Moustakas	3B, KC
10) Joel Henard	James Paxton	SP, SEA
11) Rob Evans	Josh Reddick	OF, KC
12) Bob Sikon	Yovani Gallardo	SP, TEX
13) Scott Gilroy	Kevin Gausman	SP, BAL
14) Johnny Peppers	Matt Joyce	OF, LAA
15) Rich Justmann	Brett Cecil	RP, TOR
16) Eric Stashin	Trevor Plouffe	3B, MIN
17) Steve Slukich	Yasmani Grandal	C/1B, LAD

Round 20

1) Steve Slukich	Anthony Gose	OF, DET
2) Eric Stashin	Wilson Ramos	C, WAS
3) Rich Justmann	Rick Porcello	SP, BOS
4) Johnny Peppers	James Loney	1B, TB
5) Scott Gilroy	Alan Craig	1B/OF, BOS
6) Bob Sikon	Tony Watson	RP, PIT
7) Rob Evans	Micah Johnson	2B, CWS
8) Joel Henard	Mike Zunino	C, SEA
9) Kevin Justmann	Logan Morrison	1B/OF, SEA
10) Marc Taylor	Alejandro De Aza	OF, BAL
11) Chris Fisher	C.C. Sabathia	SP, NYY
12) Ivar Anderson	Darren O'Day	RP, BAL
13) Michael Huston	Carlos Rodon	SP, CWS
14) Olin Forman	Pat Neshek	RP, HOU
15) Lloyd Souza	A. J. Burnett	SP, PIT
16) Ron Stockton	Lonnie Chisenhall	3B, CLE
17) Mike Pichan	Jesse Hahn	SP, OAK

Gentlemen, we are now entering the zone in which the draft will be won or lost.  In prior years, the winner has always picked high achievers late.  All teams tend to be about equal until this juncture of the draft.

Round 21

1) Mike Pichan	Jordy Mercer	SS, PIT
2) Ron Stockton	Wei-Yin Chen	SP, BAL
3) Lloyd Souza	Travis Snider	OF, BAL
4) Olin Forman	Tanner Roark	SP, WAS
5) Michael Huston	Dustin Ackley	OF, SEA
6) Ivar Anderson	Yusmeiro Petit	SP, SF
7) Chris Fisher	Danny Duffy	SP, KC
8) Marc Taylor	Tony Cingrani	SP, CIN
9) Kevin Justmann	Kevin Quakenbush	RP, SD
10) Joel Henard	Mike Leake	SP, CIN
11) Rob Evans	Mark Buehrle	SP, TOR
12) Bob Sikon	Adam Ottavino	RP, COL
13) Scott Gilroy	Kevin Jepsen	RP, TB
14) Johnny Peppers	Chris Johnson	3B, ATL
15) Rich Justmann	Brad Miller	SS, SEA
16) Eric Stashin	Jimmy Nelson	SP, MIL
17) Steve Slukich	Andrew Heaney	SP, LAA

Round 22

1) Steve Slukich	Bobby Parnell	RP, NYM
2) Eric Stashin	Marcus Semien	2B/3B, OAK
3) Rich Justmann	Derek Norris	C, SD
4) Johnny Peppers	Dan Haren	SP, OAK
5) Scott Gilroy	Drew Stubbs	OF, COL
6) Bob Sikon	David Peralta	OF, ARZ
7) Rob Evans	Zack Duke	RP, CWS
8) Joel Henard	Drew Pomeranz	SP, OAK
9) Kevin Justmann	Jarrod Saltalamacchia	C, MIA
10) Marc Taylor	Jarred Cosart	SP, MIA
11) Chris Fisher	Didi Gregorius	SS, NYY
12) Ivar Anderson	Omar Infante	2B, KC
13) Michael Huston	Odrisamer Despaigne	SP, SD
14) Olin Forman	B.J. Upton	OF, ATL
15) Lloyd Souza	Jake Marisnick	OF, HOU
16) Ron Stockton	Ryan Vogelsong	SP, SF
17) Mike Pichan	Conor Gillaspie	3B, CWS

Round 23

1) Mike Pichan	David Phelps	SP, MIA
2) Ron Stockton	David Freese	3B, LAA
3) Lloyd Souza	Bud Norris	SP, BAL
4) Olin Forman	Stephen Vogt	C/1B/OF, OAK
5) Michael Huston	Andre Ethier	OF, LAD
6) Ivar Anderson	Garrett Jones	1B, NYY
7) Chris Fisher	Ender Inciarte	OF, ARZ
8) Marc Taylor	Scott Van Slyke	OF, LAD
9) Kevin Justmann	Joe Panik	2B, SF
10) Joel Henard	Justin Masterson	SP, BOS
11) Rob Evans	Travis Wood	SP, CHC
12) Bob Sikon	Adeiny Hechavarria	SS, MIA
13) Scott Gilroy	Seth Smith	OF, SEA
14) Johnny Peppers	Cody Asche	3B, PHI
15) Rich Justmann	Josh Collmenter	SP, ARZ
16) Eric Stashin	Kyle Gibson	SP, MIN
17) Steve Slukich	Danny Farquhar	RP, SEA

Round 24

1) Steve Slukich	Yangervis Solarte	2B/3B, SD
2) Eric Stashin	Brett Anderson	SP, LAD
3) Rich Justmann	Jonathan Niese	SP, NYM
4) Johnny Peppers	Tom Koehler	SP, MIA
5) Scott Gilroy	Bartolo Colon	SP, NYM
6) Bob Sikon	Yonder Alonso	1B, SD
7) Rob Evans	Jeff Locke	SP, PIT
8) Joel Henard	Jarrod Dyson	OF, KC
9) Kevin Justmann	Kelvin Herrera	RP, KC
10) Marc Taylor	Trevor Bauer	SP, CLE
11) Chris Fisher	Jason Motte	RP, STL
12) Ivar Anderson	Joel Peralta	RP, LAD
13) Michael Huston	Kyle Hendricks	SP, CHC
14) Olin Forman	Chad Qualls	RP, HOU
15) Lloyd Souza	Jason Grilli	RP, ATL
16) Ron Stockton	Casey McGehee	3B, SF
17) Mike Pichan	Patrick Corbin	SP, ARZ

Round 25

1) Mike Pichan	Kris Medlen	SP, KC
2) Ron Stockton	Joe Smith	RP, LAA
3) Lloyd Souza	Jordan Walden	RP, STL
4) Olin Forman	Clay Buchholz	SP, BOS
5) Michael Huston	Delmon Young	OF, BAL
6) Ivar Anderson	Jose Uribe	3B, LAD
7) Chris Fisher	Jorge De La Rosa	SP, COL
8) Marc Taylor	Maikel Franco	3B, PHI
9) Kevin Justmann	Dillon Gee	SP, NYM
10) Joel Henard	Alex Meyer	SP, MIN
11) Rob Evans	Chris Capuano	SP, NYY
12) Bob Sikon	Jordan Schafer	OF, MIN
13) Scott Gilroy	Casey Fien	RP, MIN
14) Johnny Peppers	Jason Vargas	SP, KC
15) Rich Justmann	D.J. LeMahieu	2B, COL
16) Eric Stashin	Jeurys Familia	RP, NYM
17) Steve Slukich	Jumbo Diaz	RP, CIN