World Series Champions: Official Draft Thread

[ian2813]

Point of order: my pick is after CWS's. Didn't see your inbox until this morning Ian, but did not pick yesterday as CWS had not.
No matter.

Max Bishop, 1929 A's lefty batting 2B
Charlie Gelbert, 1931 Cards SS

You'll have to replace one of these picks, CandlestickBum. You need two backup outfielders on your roster, and you still don't even have one. You only have one pick left after these two, so you'll have to make one of these picks an outfielder instead.

[CandlestickBum]

You'll have to replace one of these picks, CandlestickBum. You need two backup outfielders on your roster, and you still don't even have one. You only have one pick left after these two, so you'll have to make one of these picks an outfielder instead.

Sorry. And thanks.

Scratch Gelbert, sorry RHH for
Joe Rudy 1974 OAK (LF or 1B)

[BigRon]

Are we stuck? Windy's up, I believe, and has a few more hours.

[Windy City Fan]

Pitching depth is always helpful. I'll take Ed Reulbach of the 08 Cubs.

[chicagowhitesox1173]

i already took him

[Windy City Fan]

Kevin Appier then.

[ian2813]

The 1974 A's and 2002 Angels are off the board!

[Brad Harris]

Sherry Magee, PH, 1919 Cincinnati Reds

[ian2813]

Sherry Magee, PH, 1919 Cincinnati Reds

Here on the 24th Round we see our first pinch-hitter drafted! Not a bad move! A career 136 OPS+ certainly comes in handy in a tight situation!

The 1919 Reds are now off the board!

[BigRon]

I need a righthanded hitting leftfielder with power to do a little platoon work, and to provide a strong bat off the bench. I've been looking at a Cincinnati guy who fits the mold. But, as Ian kindly noted, there's another Cincy guy who also played some left. Personally, I think this guy was a better all around player, though he was hurt a lot. Great speed, good defense despite what WAR says. So, I'll take

Eric Davis, LF- 1990 Cincinnati Reds.

[Brad Harris]

Here on the 24th Round we see our first pinch-hitter drafted! Not a bad move! A career 136 OPS+ certainly comes in handy in a tight situation!

So do the 441 stolen bases in case I need a pinch runner.

[ian2813]

Eric Davis, LF- 1990 Cincinnati Reds.

The 1990 Cincinnati Reds are off the board! I'd also like to note that if one more person picks from the 1991 Minnesota Twins, the entire 1990's will be off the board.

[Tyrus4189Cobb]

Bert Campaneris of the 1972 A's

My final pick is Gene Woodling of the 1953 Yankees. Mr. Woodling holds a very unique distinction of having played his only postseason games with all five of the Yankees' 1949-1953 World Series stretch (which they all won).

[Sockeye]

George Davis of the 1906 White Sox

I believe Ian already chose George Davis

[Tyrus4189Cobb]

I believe Ian already chose George Davis

I double-checked and everything. Too many names I must have missed him. Instead I'll take Bert Campaneris of the 1972 A's.

[BigRon]

Normally I'd take another pitcher at this point. But, in spirit with the rules Ian has created, I'll pick a backup CFer so I'll be covered at every position. Of course, I already have a backup CFer in Eric Davis, but he can't play there according to the rules. So, I'll take one of the few guys who could go get 'em like Willie Mays-

Curt Flood, CF- 1964 St. Louis Cardinals.

[Brad Harris]

Jim Brewer, RP, 1965 Los Angeles Dodgers

[ian2813]

Begone, 1972 A's! Away with you, 1964 Cardinals! Get outta heah, 1965 Dodgers! You're all off the board!

[BigRon]

Ian, are you planning to set up a roster thread? It also could be used to post each team's "essay", if that's what you want to do.

[ian2813]

Ian, are you planning to set up a roster thread? It also could be used to post each team's "essay", if that's what you want to do.

I set up a roster thread just the other day. Check it out.

[Windy City Fan]

Phil Rizzuto 1951 Yankees

[ian2813]

For my final pick I will take a player who, while not great, was pretty solid in a fairly short career. He provides me with a left-handed bat off the bench and is versatile enough to play all three outfield positions. That's right, boys and girls, I'm talking about:

Wally Moon, 1959 Los Angeles Dodgers, LF, CF, RF

[chicagowhitesox1173]

For my final pick I will take a player who, while not great, was pretty solid in a fairly short career. He provides me with a left-handed bat off the bench and is versatile enough to play all three outfield positions. That's right, boys and girls, I'm talking about:

Wally Moon, 1959 Los Angeles Dodgers, LF, CF, RF

These guys like Derrill Thomas and Wally Moon I'll admit I snicker at but now I have to wonder if there more valuable than PieTraynor or Bernie Williams but being new to these drafts its a learning lesson but still I find it hard to believe that they would be much of a factor on any team. No disrespect on the picks but my god if I can take Ted Kluzinski or Greg Luzinski im taking em both over Wally Moon. Jeez dont get me started on who ya can pick over Derrill Thomas. Again no offense here because im sure you know what your doing.

[ian2813]

These guys like Derrill Thomas and Wally Moon I'll admit I snicker at but now I have to wonder if there more valuable than PieTraynor or Bernie Williams but being new to these drafts its a learning lesson but still I find it hard to believe that they would be much of a factor on any team. No disrespect on the picks but my god if I can take Ted Kluzinski or Greg Luzinski im taking em both over Wally Moon. Jeez dont get me started on who ya can pick over Derrill Thomas. Again no offense here because im sure you know what your doing.

To be perfectly honest, I doubt any of us truly "knows" what he's doing. Since we can't be certain how the voters will evaluate our teams, we can only choose a strategy and cross our fingers that it pays off once we get to that stage of the competition. I opted for versatility because I hope the voters will look favorably on it. If they don't, well, that's the price you pay for taking risks.

[Sockeye]

With our last pick we will take a player with 63.4 WAR and a 137 OPS+ Reggie Smith - 1981 Dodgers