Official MLB The Show 16 Fantasy Draft Franchise Progress Thread

[Frostball]

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I held my Cardinals fantasy draft. Had the 3rd overall. I will post my 25 man roster shortly!

Can't wait to see what you got

[KBLover]

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The season has started sucessfuly, as the 20-5 record suggests. That being said there are those that are concerned with certain aspects of the club. Fans and the locale media are up in arms about the bullpen, most throwing out ridiculous trade proposals. A meeting between the coach, gm and owner has identified the 2 main concerns of the club to be veteran ml depth and bullpen.

Man, 20-5.

I'd be lucky to not be 6-20 at this rate lol.

Somebody has to be on the bottom I guess

[J_smith2190]

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Man, 20-5.

I'd be lucky to not be 6-20 at this rate lol.

Somebody has to be on the bottom I guess

Most of it is due to luck, and gray/Hamels/Richards. Greg bird has won me a few for sure loses in the 8th and the 9th. My luck will run out I'm sure.

[J_smith2190]

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FYI there will be no free agent additions, nothing worth it. Bartolo colon, ra dickey, Bronson arroyo, ichiro and two 500 year old rp's.

[KBLover]

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FYI there will be no free agent additions, nothing worth it. Bartolo colon, ra dickey, Bronson arroyo, ichiro and two 500 year old rp's.

Roughest part about fantasy drafting...no depth to sign off the street. Anyone of any value is taken.

You get pummeled with injuries or just bad progression or horribly play...and your hands are tied short of trades unless you were able to draft depth.

[J_smith2190]

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Roughest part about fantasy drafting...no depth to sign off the street. Anyone of any value is taken.

You get pummeled with injuries or just bad progression or horribly play...and your hands are tied short of trades unless you were able to draft depth.

Yeah my current plan is to make 2 trades after late May timeframe. John Danks, and James jones. Both are dependent upon the progress of Henry Owens (who's doing great) and Brett Phillips (who is not doing so great)

[J_smith2190]

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Sonny gray pitched another gem. 7ip 6k 4h and 2r scored off a 1st inning hr curtesy of Matt carpenter. Drew Stubbs hit his first hr of the year starting in place of Khris Davis, a solo shot in the first inning. Todd Frazier entered the game 8-43 (.186) in his last 10 games, and responded in a big way going 3-4 with a hr and 2 rbis. The hr came after Alvarez gave up the go ahead run in the 8th to tie the game. Alvarez set down the side to start the ninth. Kelby Tomlinson (starting in place of the injured Trevor story) hit a 1 out single in the bottom of the ninth for his 2nd hit of the evening. Ryan Raburn pinch hits for Alvarez, and deposits the first pitch into the upper deck in left field for the walk off hr. Reds win 5-3 to open the home stand.

(Aaron crow (rp) called up, Michael Tonkin sent down)

[J_smith2190]

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Game update. Bottom of the 6th 4-0 lead. Perfect game in progress (Cole Hamels)

[J_smith2190]

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Game update. Bottom of the 6th 4-0 lead. Perfect game in progress (Cole Hamels)

Inciarte leads off 7th with a single ending the PG bid

[J_smith2190]

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Inciarte leads off 7th with a single ending the PG bid

3 hits, 2 runs allowed in the 7th for Hamels

[J_smith2190]

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Another win! Pushing the winning streak to 5 in a row. Hamels pitched 7 strong, allowing 2 runs on 3 hits and 4K. Santiago Casilla earned his 12th save of the year. Key performers, James jones 2 hits (1trpl), 2 steals, 2 runs; Khris Davis 2 run hr.

[KBLover]

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April ends perhaps in a fitting way - getting almost 1-hit and then almost CG'd by Wainwright.

The Rockies finally chased him after 117 pitches, mustering just 4 hits and 1 run against him.

The Rockies got the tying run to the plate in Joc Pederson. Pederson hit a HR earlier in the game and a blast here would give the Rockies the lead.

But it was not to be. Zach Britton came in to shut the door by striking out Pederson to end the game.

The Rockies stumble to a 9-15 record in April. It's going to be a very long year at this rate.

[KBLover]

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Rockies April Report

Standing: 9-15, 4 1/2 GB, Last place
Pythagorean Expected Record: 11-13, -2 difference

Team Ranks:
AVG: 24th
R: T-17th
HR: T-7th
SB: T-12th
SB%: T-23rd
BB: 28th
K: 23rd
SLG: 14th
OBP: 27th

ERA: 18th
RA: 17th
HRA: T-14th
BB: 22nd
K: T-7th


The Good:

• Ichiro is off to a torrid start, batting .375 for the month.
• Harper had a solid April, posting a line of .275/.371/.536 so far.
• Aaron Sanchez is leading the staff with a 1.93 ERA.
• Chi Chi Gonzalez has been a nice surprise with a 2.86 ERA from the #5 spot in the rotation.
• Coleman, Shreve, and Knebel have done a lot to keep the Rockies in games out of the bullpen.

The Bad:

• Yordano Ventura has been inconsistent and needs to improve on his 4.11 ERA
• R.A. Dickey hasn't been much help with a 5.22 ERA to start the year.
• Cingrani hasn't had much opportunity (just 8 innings), but he's not been good when he has gotten the chance.
• After hitting 2 HR in his first game, Matt Olsen has just one HR since then and is batting .228.
• Francisco Lindor has disappeared in the final week of the month, pulling his average down under .240 in the process.

The Ugly:

• Joey Gallo is batting just .170 to start the year.
• Luis Severino has disappointed so far, posting a horrid 7.58 ERA.
• Brandon Finnegan had a 6.35 ERA before suffering an injury.
• The Rockies are just 3-8 on the road so far.

Notable Stats:

• Ichiro is batting a staggering .455 vs LHP.
• Joc Pederson has more WAR (0.82) than Bryce Harper (0.59) and the most of any player on the team, nudging out Aaron Sanchez (0.81).
• If you like/believe in the Three True Outcomes approach, Joc Pederson might be your player. 37.5% of his hits have been HR and when he doesn't homer, 38% of his PAs end with either a walk or a strikeout. In total, 45.5% of Pederson's PAs end with either a HR, BB, or K. Pederson also has more HR (6) than singles (5) or doubles (5).
• Gary Sanchez is similar. 44% of his PA's have ended in a walk or strikeout. By contrast, Reynaldo Rodiguez has a K or BB in just 5.88% of his PAs. Ichiro is at 14%.

Rumors:



The Rockies might be shopping for a right-handed power bat, likely at 1B or 3B. Neither of Matt Olsen or Joey Gallo has really impressed the team. The question is, what would the Rockies part with? The Rockies have some coveted pitching prospects, but would a team that calls Coors Field home want to part with potential top-notch pitchers?


Some have linked the team to the Cardinals 3B Nolan Arenado. Reports are that the Cardinals might want Severino plus some others. Neither team would confirm the rumor.


Jose Abreu from the Angels has also come up through the grape vine. Joey Gallo got brought up there, but the Rockies wouldn't be able to make that move without a 3B to fill the spot. Plus, the team wouldn't like want to just give up on him.

[J_smith2190]

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[B]:
Rumors:


The Rockies might be shopping for a right-handed power bat, likely at 1B or 3B. Neither of Matt Olsen or Joey Gallo has really impressed the team. The question is, what would the Rockies part with? The Rockies have some coveted pitching prospects, but would a team that calls Coors Field home want to part with potential top-notch pitchers?


Some have linked the team to the Cardinals 3B Nolan Arenado. Reports are that the Cardinals might want Severino plus some others. Neither team would confirm the rumor.


Jose Abreu from the Angels has also come up through the grape vine. Joey Gallo got brought up there, but the Rockies wouldn't be able to make that move without a 3B to fill the spot. Plus, the team wouldn't like want to just give up on him.

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Not trying to tell you how to run your team by no means, but don't you have Greg Bird (injured i know, but still Greg Bird?) If thats the case, I hope you find a way to get a 3B!!

[Armor and Sword]

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The Matheny Manifesto A Cardinal Fantasy Franchise Draft Report

GM Michael Sword went into the draft with a plan. Speed, more speed and a cornerstone power piece if possible. Value at pitching, young arms, veteran relief. The Cardinals were thrilled when the ping pong ball came up for them and was placed in the 3rd overall draft slot. Below are the results of the draft.


Round/Player/Primary Position/Pick #

1) Bryce Harper - RF - 3
2) Starling Marte - LF - 28
3) Francisco Lindor - SS - 31
4) Yordano Ventura - SP - 48
5) Endor Inciarte - CF - 49
6) Dellin Betantes - CP - 64
7) Maikel Franco - 3B - 67
8) Carlos Rodon - SP - 82
9) Steven Matz - SP - 85
10) Greg Bird - 1B - 105
11) Brock Holt - 2B - 108
12) Kenta Maeda - SP - 123
13) Alex Avila - C - 176
14) Kevin Quakenbush - RP - 161
15) Jason Hammel - SP - 164
16) Yoervis Medina - RP - 179
17) Jason Motte - RP - 182
18) Yoan Moncada - 2B - 197
19) Byron Buxton - CF - 200
20) Aaron Judge - RF - 215
21) Mike Zunino - C - 218
22) Chi Chi Rodriguez - SP - 233
23) Ruben Tejada - SS - 251
24) Jesse Winkler - LF - 254
25) Daniel Norris - SP - 269


Projected Lineup

Ender Inciarte - CF
Francisco Lindor - SS
Bryce Harper - RF
Starling Marte - LF
Maikel Franco - 3B
Greg Bird - 1B
Brock Holt - 2B
A.J. Pierzynski - C
Jacob Sword - DH/SS/CF (diamond in the rough 18 year old phenom)


Bench

Alex Avila - C
Loan Moncada - 2B/3B
Ichiro Suzki - CF/LF/RF
Byron Buxton - CF/LF/RF


Rotation

Yordano Ventura
Kenta Maeda
Carlos Rodon
Jason Hammel
Steven Matz

Bullpen

Armando Rivero
Kevin Quakenbush
Yoervis Medina
Josh Smoker
Carlos Marmol
Jason Motte
Dellin Betances


Other notables:

Tyler White - 1B/3B
Jesse Winkler - LF/RF
Aaron Judge - RF/LF/CF
Mike Zunino - C
Chi Chi Rodriguez - SP
Daniel Norris - SP
Michael Fulmer - SP
J.T. Chargois - RP



Spring Training begins this evening as many positions are up for grabs on the 25 man with Tyler White, Chi Chi and Daniel as well as Mike Zunino looking man the big club