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Title: 2017 Draft Thread
Post by: mstreeter06 on March 14, 2014, 11:19:50 am
We'll hang out here for Amateur Draft related talk!

Washington is free to pick here or in Statslab when it's ready (I'll work on it today).

Statslab draft link: http://www.afblbaseball.com/afbl/statslab/draftBoard.php

We'll likely conduct the entire draft offline using Statslab but I'm open to a live draft night if we want!
Title: Re: 2017 Draft Thread
Post by: mstreeter06 on March 14, 2014, 04:04:44 pm
Statslab is ready to go with the current draft order and draft picks traded (picks 13-20 are subject to change, currently in order of WIN%).

Washington is free to start us off with the Ammy Draft whenever!
Title: Re: 2017 Draft Thread
Post by: fhomess on March 15, 2014, 12:39:48 am
Gah, I debated quite a bit about my first pick, but Chandler is a reasonably well developed, switch hitting catcher.  Let's hope he's worth it!
Title: Re: 2017 Draft Thread
Post by: Chappy on March 15, 2014, 01:16:01 pm
His arm isn't great, but other than that he looks like an ideal catcher.  I always like my catchers to be smart. 
Title: Re: 2017 Draft Thread
Post by: Troyaof on March 16, 2014, 01:29:37 am
Looking to trade up/for multiple 1st round picks.
Title: Re: 2017 Draft Thread
Post by: stevee on March 16, 2014, 09:22:39 am
Depending on the NY picks, will be interesting to see who's there at #4.

C Willie Patton had a great second season for us and broke a number of team records, but I still need help everywhere especially with a lot of aging position players. I'm hoping next year will break our streak of 4 straight years with 90+ losses, but we might be another year away from that.
Title: Re: 2017 Draft Thread
Post by: mikezone13 on March 16, 2014, 05:52:17 pm
Yeah what is taking NY so long? Nearly 4 days to make their picks.
Title: Re: 2017 Draft Thread
Post by: mstreeter06 on March 16, 2014, 06:49:03 pm
Yeah what is taking NY so long? Nearly 4 days to make their picks.

He just picked. He's been battling a stomach bug.
Title: Re: 2017 Draft Thread
Post by: stevee on March 16, 2014, 09:02:35 pm
Pick is in. 3B has been a trouble spot for us, hopefully this guy pans out.
Title: Re: 2017 Draft Thread
Post by: LT on March 16, 2014, 09:04:16 pm
Pick is in. 3B has been a trouble spot for us, hopefully this guy pans out.

Had my eye on Ortiz...Interesting draft so far.
Title: Re: 2017 Draft Thread
Post by: mikezone13 on March 16, 2014, 09:39:19 pm
Yeah what is taking NY so long? Nearly 4 days to make their picks.

He just picked. He's been battling a stomach bug.

Sweet, glad to hear he's not MIA :)
Title: Re: 2017 Draft Thread
Post by: stevee on March 17, 2014, 05:46:22 am
Pick is in. 3B has been a trouble spot for us, hopefully this guy pans out.

Had my eye on Ortiz...Interesting draft so far.

I actually almost went with Jed Anderson there because of pretty much comp offensive potential (aside from the power) but much better fielder. But they're both 22 and Ortiz is a bit further along. I couldn't bring myself to take a closer at #4 overall. So went with need over best available player since we also have Colorado's first pick to nab whoever is still out there.
Title: Re: 2017 Draft Thread
Post by: mstreeter06 on March 17, 2014, 10:41:30 am
Ontario let me know that he'll be picking today.

We will move to a draft timer starting tomorrow at 8am CT. Likely a 4-6 hour window per draft slot with it resetting after each pick. I'll post the final details later today. I'd like to finish the Ammy Draft by next week (maybe Wed?).

I'll be updating the draft order with the playoff teams and their picks (and traded picks) in Statslab today.
Title: Re: 2017 Draft Thread
Post by: BaseballAddict32 on March 18, 2014, 10:18:13 am
Yeah what is taking NY so long? Nearly 4 days to make their picks.

He just picked. He's been battling a stomach bug.

Sweet, glad to hear he's not MIA :)

Sorry I was feeling all kinds of awful, moving was not pleasant and I just didn't even think about the league or anything because I left my computer in another room and just slept on and off most of the time.

As far as the draft, I need so much it was nice to be able to draft guys with high ceilings and work on hopeful development. Could have a leadoff hitter and 4 hitter right there.
Title: Re: 2017 Draft Thread
Post by: BaseballAddict32 on March 18, 2014, 10:44:40 am
Also to put it out there I am interested in trading back into the first round if anyone has interest in figuring out a trade.
Title: Re: 2017 Draft Thread
Post by: fhomess on March 18, 2014, 11:38:28 am
As far as the draft, I need so much it was nice to be able to draft guys with high ceilings and work on hopeful development. Could have a leadoff hitter and 4 hitter right there.
I had a real hard time deciding between Thomas and Chandler.  Campbell was a close 3rd for me.  Really nice to have two top picks like you did!
Title: Re: 2017 Draft Thread
Post by: BaseballAddict32 on March 19, 2014, 08:52:39 am
As far as the draft, I need so much it was nice to be able to draft guys with high ceilings and work on hopeful development. Could have a leadoff hitter and 4 hitter right there.
I had a real hard time deciding between Thomas and Chandler.  Campbell was a close 3rd for me.  Really nice to have two top picks like you did!

I caught a break with your decision. One position with some decent quality and depth that I have is catcher. Really worked out well for both of us. Its hard to take over someone else's team and change it to your vision but this definitely helped the rebuilding process a lot. My goal is to compete of course but see the rebuild as long term so I can do it right even if it means a year or two of struggles. This goes a long way to putting talent in the system.
Title: Re: 2017 Draft Thread
Post by: Troyaof on March 20, 2014, 01:53:50 pm
I am up in the 2nd round right now and very open to a trade. email me troyaof@gmail.com or PM on google at the same address or PM here on the boards or reply to this message.
Title: Re: 2017 Draft Thread
Post by: Troyaof on March 20, 2014, 02:18:34 pm
I am looking to trade these 2 picks but I do leave for work in an hour. If I can't make a deal by then I will turn my list pick on let my next 2 picks be made while I am at work.
Title: Re: 2017 Draft Thread
Post by: JKGuy16 on March 22, 2014, 12:00:14 am
I know I'm up but I keep getting an error saying I am not team 8 and need to log in as commissioner. 

I'm heading to bed but will try again in the morning.
Title: Re: 2017 Draft Thread
Post by: mstreeter06 on March 22, 2014, 07:58:28 am
If you get an error in Statslab after making your pick, it is a false error. It happens after a string of auto/list picks. Give it a moment and go back to the draft results to confirm the pick went through. Sorry guys!
Title: Re: 2017 Draft Thread
Post by: mstreeter06 on March 22, 2014, 02:16:20 pm
Idaho just messaged me that he'll be online at 5pm CT to make his pick for those wondering. Thanks!
Title: Re: 2017 Draft Thread
Post by: Troyaof on March 22, 2014, 06:14:11 pm
I am updating my game and then will do my cross checking between the game and stats lab and make my pick unless someone else wants it. I'd gladly trade it
Title: Re: 2017 Draft Thread
Post by: Chappy on March 23, 2014, 05:57:04 pm
I've now got 2/3 of the Angola on the Lake College outfield from last season. 
Title: Re: 2017 Draft Thread
Post by: stevee on March 23, 2014, 07:09:47 pm
I'm around for 5th round tonight if we get that far.
Title: Re: 2017 Draft Thread
Post by: mstreeter06 on March 23, 2014, 07:25:58 pm
We'll have a 90 minute draft slot timer through the 6th Round and then a 60 minute draft timer for the reminder of the draft (7th and 8th Rounds). Plan accordingly please!
Title: Re: 2017 Draft Thread
Post by: mstreeter06 on March 24, 2014, 12:03:46 pm
We might finish this tonight at this pace haha. Awesome work everyone. Thanks!
Title: Re: 2017 Draft Thread
Post by: mstreeter06 on March 24, 2014, 04:45:44 pm
Home stretch!