I would keep Machado over both Arencibia and Upton, and MAYBE Alvarez.
Who would you be getting (roughly what calibre) as the pick for Granderson? I probably wouldn't do that.
With a broken hand I dont think I can get much for Granderson now, I could try and get a late draft pick for him. Im thinking I have to just hang onto Upton and try and grab Grando in a later round. Machado is pretty tempting to keep over Alvarez. Nobody is biting on any trades in our league which always sucks.
EDIT: lol I just noticed the guy above me said almost all the same stuff. I didn't read his post until now I swear lol.
Great minds think alike! Another factor is whether you're doing the auction with strangers or friends. I feel like my AL Only league cohorts know all of our tendencies by now.
And that includes the "Guy who leaves his money on the table." Last year, Alex Rios was the last proven OF available and I had $15 left. The other guy had at least $20. I (as well as everybody else who had no money left) were stunned when he let me have Rios for $8. At least one other agitated person alluded to the fact that he could at least bid me up a few more bucks. The other guy ended up with Nolan Reimold for $1.
I suppose the 'end game' is another thing to watch for. Aside from the guys who'll spend too much at the beginning, there might be the guy that saves too much and has $20 at the end with nobody worthwhile to buy / nobody else to bid against.
Depends on the parameters of the league. Aside from the cap ($160), how many teams are involved? What is the position breakdown? And how do post-draft free agents work? Auction draft is fun since it is variable based on your particular rules.
If there are at least 10-12 teams, I usually find that inexperienced auction draftees spend a lot of money at the beginning of the draft and then have to wait until the end to fill up their teams after depleting their cap. I usually let other teams waste their money up front and pick up a bunch of solid players in the middle at a discount. But that strategy won't work as well if it's a shallow league (ie, 8 team mixed league).
One strategy that seems not to be utilized enough is nominating a player that you have zero interest when it's your turn to pick. Given the general volatility of closers, I usually toss them out early on and let others pay full value (and then some) to get a name brand guy like Mariano, Papelbon, etc. Similarly, I can usually find somebody who'll pay full price for Joe Mauer while picking up a reasonable hitting catcher for $1 at the end.
And if you're playing with friends, it's fun to make them pay a homer tax for their favorite players.
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What I do is outline how much I want to spend per position and keep track during the draft. If I spent 3 dollars less at first than I expected ill add a few to someone I really want.
Also don't go crazy early. Many people overspend early and then you get guys for way below value. I mean unless its a stud you really want (Kershaw, Stras, Trout..). But I wouldn't go crazy. After a few rounds you'll see how prices dip.
I also typically don't nominate players I want. I try to nominate the guy who will likely go for the most out of guys I don't want. Reason being, force others to spend money. But don't bid on guys you don't want just to drive the price up. I was an idiot my first auction draft and did that and ended up with some guys I didn't want.
Auction drafts are a lot of fun.
EDIT: lol I just noticed the guy above me said almost all the same stuff. I didn't read his post until now I swear lol.
I have Granderson as well but I was going to drop him with the injury and hope I can grab him in the second round. Upton was what I was thinking but good catching is so limited in a 16 team league.
What can I expect from Brett Gardner this season? Guy from my league loves him and he's desperately trying to trade for him, but he's my only player that will really get me SB.
What can I expect from Brett Gardner this season? Guy from my league loves him and he's desperately trying to trade for him, but he's my only player that will really get me SB.
I'm in a similar dilemma with Gardner. Ended up keeping him for $13 in an 8 team AL Only league which feels underwhelming. Seems like the Yankees will either have him bat leadoff or 9th (and use Ichiro/Jeter 1-2). Not sure if the difference in spots will affect how many SBs opportunities he'll get.
Are you in a week-to-week league or roto? If it's week-to-week, you can maybe afford to ignore SBs (especially if you have no other SB threats; you might lose SBs even with Gardner) and load up in the other categories.
How many teams are in your league? Since it's mixed league, you can probably find steals as the season goes on.
I'm in a similar dilemma with Gardner. Ended up keeping him for $13 in an 8 team AL Only league which feels underwhelming. Seems like the Yankees will either have him bat leadoff or 9th (and use Ichiro/Jeter 1-2). Not sure if the difference in spots will affect how many SBs opportunities he'll get.
Are you in a week-to-week league or roto? If it's week-to-week, you can maybe afford to ignore SBs (especially if you have no other SB threats; you might lose SBs even with Gardner) and load up in the other categories.
How many teams are in your league? Since it's mixed league, you can probably find steals as the season goes on.
I have Granderson as well but I was going to drop him with the injury and hope I can grab him in the second round. Upton was what I was thinking but good catching is so limited in a 16 team league.
Depending on the draft you can actually get him a bit lower. I managed to snag Grandy at the end of the 4th round.
I have the opportunity to pick up Willin Rosario. I already have Victor Martinez as my catcher. I wouldn't mind having two catchers. I would drop David Hernandez for him. My bullpen is pretty good with Rodney, Soriano and Romo. I can always pick up a holds guy in the future.
I have the opportunity to pick up Willin Rosario. I already have Victor Martinez as my catcher. I wouldn't mind having two catchers. I would drop David Hernandez for him. My bullpen is pretty good with Rodney, Soriano and Romo. I can always pick up a holds guy in the future.
Any suggestions?
Depends how your team is built. If you need more power, Rosario would be a great addition as he is one of the only catchers with 20-30 HR power.
Depends how your team is built. If you need more power, Rosario would be a great addition as he is one of the only catchers with 20-30 HR power.
These are my hitters. 10 team league
Victor Martinez
Billy Butler
Jason Kipnis
David Freese
Starlin Castro
Allen Craig
Austin Jackson
Shin-Soo Choo
Paul Goldschmidt
Ike Davis
Emilio Bonifacio
Victor Martinez
Billy Butler
Jason Kipnis
David Freese
Starlin Castro
Allen Craig
Austin Jackson
Shin-Soo Choo
Paul Goldschmidt
Ike Davis
Emilio Bonifacio
Not bad for power. Idk it's up to you! If you want a back up catcher, he would probably be your best option.
I guess if I post enough on this board I'll eventually get some feedback...
Just pulled the trigger on this deal in my keeper league.
I trade: Danny Espinosa, Michael Young, and Anibal Sanchez for Ian Kinsler and Mike Minor
How'd I do?
Since you gave me your feedback I will give you mine. I really like this trade. Minor and Sanchez are equal, slight edge to Sanchez. Basically it works out Young and Espinosa for Kinsler. Young is over the hill.
