Each draft is different and Grey and I tend to pick and choose our closer spots to maximize value. It’s rare that we draft a team that’s hurting for saves and we also gobble up any FAs with save chances. You can always trade closers so stockpiling saves is always a good idea.

EXCEPT with H2H of course.

I’m not sure it makes a huge difference to me in terms of draft strategy, since closers are under-valued pretty much across the board and you can get good value later in the draft, which aligns with my usual “punt closer” (more or less) strategy.

for AL / NL only leagues would you just increase the dollar amount $5 – $10?

Thanks so much for doing this. Going to be very helpful. I hope to see it in the Razzball war room.

As for projections, on fantasy baseball cafe, a poster has compiled a Wisdom of the Crowd Projections list, which incorporates Marcel, ZiPS, Cairo, Steamer, ESPN, Davenport, CBS, and three other sources. It can be downloaded on google docs at http://tinyurl.com/6ssok6z.

Side question on methodology. What are your thoughts on comparing value to average player vs. replacement player? For example, you compared SS to the 9-10th best, rather than the replacement level of 18th. Outfield, you compared to a player presumably in the low 30s, as opposed to low 50s for replacement-level.

I’ve been pondering this with my own ranks, so I’m curious to hear your logic on which approach is better.

Thanks for the work you put in.

Kemp
Pujols
Aramis Ramirez
Rollins
Choo

Should I replace Choo with Cuddyer (2B elig) or take a chance on Trout or Gordon. I don’t think I’m going to keep pitchers (only two I would consider would be JZimm or Ubaldo

Just became a new dad too. I’m in the hospital right now with a a day old newborn girl. Congrats on your addition too!

Best,
Birrrdy

Thanks! I’ll go after Lawrie.

having said that , what was your reaction in that expert mock , when
the guy took castro with the 26th pick , over-all ??
would have taken me a while to regain my composure .

@Skeptic – You’re welcome on PS and thanks for the kind words. When someone named ‘Skeptic’ says good things, it feels extra special. I think Grey and I were on same page with A-Gonz over Fielder (really a debate of A-Gonz over Longoria). The PS tell the story there – about even except A-Gonz projected to be stronger on AVG.

Beltre – I hear you. I mentioned in another post I like him better than his PS rank. One note is that I’m a little wary of 3B once they hit 30. They seem to break down a lot.

Moore – Love his upside. Pretty crazy that I have a 100 pick difference vs. ESPN ADP. Here’s what i have as projections: 168/12 W /3.70/1.35/178 K. Clearly it’s ERA/WHIP dragging him down. ZiPS/Steamer almost identical on those ratios. FG Fans and Rotochamp think much mo(o)re – their average is something like: 3.25/1.16. I think that’s a lot to ask from a rookie in the AL East who hasn’t shown great control in the minor leagues. Just look at how Hellickson’s K and BB rates changed when moving from AAA to MLB last year…