Evan "The Censor" Dicken's Mock Draft 1st Round
Here is the Evan Dicken's Mock Draft 1st round for 2009 presented by Fantasy Baseball Search.
Mock Draft Round 1
1. Hanley Ramirez - A strong statistical argument could be made for any of the Big 3, but the absolute wasteland of the SS position gives the #1 nod to Hanley.
2. Albert Pujols - A man among boys--eight straight years of first-round production and still only 29 years old.
3. Alex Rodriguez - Now 33 years old--but with Big Tex hitting behind him could see some additional runs, and let's face it, there's still no one better when he's on a hot streak.
4. David Wright - Wright is now, and likely will continue to be, the most balanced category hitter in fantasy baseball, and will likely go #4 in 95% of drafts.
5. Jose Reyes - Cross your fingers for .300, but even if not Reyes is going to lead the majors in SB and runs, and you can bet on that.
6. Ryan Braun - It's funny that all the major projection sites rank Sizemore ahead of Braun but then spit out numbers that clearly show Braun and his incredible balance make him the #1 OF in fantasy--especially in 5-OF leagues.
7. Ryan Howard - In an age when power is becoming more and more scarce, HR and RBI totals like these are wonderful. Just make sure you stay ready to compensate in speed and average in later rounds.
8. Grady Sizemore - At age 26, he is just entering his prime after a sick season--but do not overlook his .268 batting average, which was his career full-season low. He would be a top three pick if only he could improve that category.
9. Miguel Cabrera - Peripherals show his average is due for a rise this year and he will still be racking up the RBIs. Also in 10-game eligibility leagues, he will be 3B-eligible (14 games in 2008) which could be huge if you can get Teixeira or Berkman in the second round.
10. Josh Hamilton - With all the offense in Texas and all the prospects ready to make their mark, Hamilton's runs and RBI could be due for a rise from their lofty 08 totals (98 and 130). Don't rule out a slump but don't plan on one, because there's actually still some upside.
11. Matt Holliday - It's incredible how large of a dip Holliday's value has taken with the move to a non-Coors ballpark--doubt his skills at your own peril and don't forget the X-factor: he's a great base-stealer and is going to a team that believes in running.
12. Jimmy Rollins - He will still run and will still score a lot but the declining HR rate and the mediocre average put him a level below HanRam and Reyes.
Mock Draft Round 1
1. Hanley Ramirez - A strong statistical argument could be made for any of the Big 3, but the absolute wasteland of the SS position gives the #1 nod to Hanley.
2. Albert Pujols - A man among boys--eight straight years of first-round production and still only 29 years old.
3. Alex Rodriguez - Now 33 years old--but with Big Tex hitting behind him could see some additional runs, and let's face it, there's still no one better when he's on a hot streak.
4. David Wright - Wright is now, and likely will continue to be, the most balanced category hitter in fantasy baseball, and will likely go #4 in 95% of drafts.
5. Jose Reyes - Cross your fingers for .300, but even if not Reyes is going to lead the majors in SB and runs, and you can bet on that.
6. Ryan Braun - It's funny that all the major projection sites rank Sizemore ahead of Braun but then spit out numbers that clearly show Braun and his incredible balance make him the #1 OF in fantasy--especially in 5-OF leagues.
7. Ryan Howard - In an age when power is becoming more and more scarce, HR and RBI totals like these are wonderful. Just make sure you stay ready to compensate in speed and average in later rounds.
8. Grady Sizemore - At age 26, he is just entering his prime after a sick season--but do not overlook his .268 batting average, which was his career full-season low. He would be a top three pick if only he could improve that category.
9. Miguel Cabrera - Peripherals show his average is due for a rise this year and he will still be racking up the RBIs. Also in 10-game eligibility leagues, he will be 3B-eligible (14 games in 2008) which could be huge if you can get Teixeira or Berkman in the second round.
10. Josh Hamilton - With all the offense in Texas and all the prospects ready to make their mark, Hamilton's runs and RBI could be due for a rise from their lofty 08 totals (98 and 130). Don't rule out a slump but don't plan on one, because there's actually still some upside.
11. Matt Holliday - It's incredible how large of a dip Holliday's value has taken with the move to a non-Coors ballpark--doubt his skills at your own peril and don't forget the X-factor: he's a great base-stealer and is going to a team that believes in running.
12. Jimmy Rollins - He will still run and will still score a lot but the declining HR rate and the mediocre average put him a level below HanRam and Reyes.
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Monday, January 26, 2009
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