First Official MLB Draft (Picks Only)
- Thread starter Say Hey Kid
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Pirates will drop previous 15th round pick, Nelson Briles, and SELECT, "The Kitten", Harvey Haddix.
Lefty starter/reliver, 453 games, started 286
99 complete games
20 shutouts
ERA+ 108
WAR 29
3 time All star
3 time Gold glover
He once pitched 12 perfect innings, and ended up losing the game in the 13th.
Lefty starter/reliver, 453 games, started 286
99 complete games
20 shutouts
ERA+ 108
WAR 29
3 time All star
3 time Gold glover
He once pitched 12 perfect innings, and ended up losing the game in the 13th.
Pirates select MANAGER, Clint Hurdle.
He is working his magic with one of the lower payrolls in MLB today, and has had one of the betters teams in major league baseball over the last 3 years. Also took the Colorado Rockies to a World Series. Hurdle, a good mix of old school and new school analytics.
He is working his magic with one of the lower payrolls in MLB today, and has had one of the betters teams in major league baseball over the last 3 years. Also took the Colorado Rockies to a World Series. Hurdle, a good mix of old school and new school analytics.
Say Hey Kid
War, children, it's just a shot away
Say Hey Kid
War, children, it's just a shot away
Okay. THE ADD/DROP PERIOD ENDS AT 9:30 AM CT SATURDAY. MONDAY PLEASE PM YOUR VOTES (PLEASE VOTE FOR YOUR OWN TEAM) TO MODO.
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Pirates select, C, Mike LaVailliere.
aka "Spanky"
'84-'95
9.9 dWAR
37% caught stealing, during period when league average was 31%
Caught Stealing %
1986 NL 41.0 (3rd)
1987 NL 45.2 (1st)
1992 NL 38.3 (5th)
1995 AL 53.3 (1st)
career slash, .268/.351/..338
aka "Spanky"
'84-'95
9.9 dWAR
37% caught stealing, during period when league average was 31%
Caught Stealing %
1986 NL 41.0 (3rd)
1987 NL 45.2 (1st)
1992 NL 38.3 (5th)
1995 AL 53.3 (1st)
career slash, .268/.351/..338
Say Hey Kid
War, children, it's just a shot away
Undrafted. Ken Brett as a pitcher only: .722 OPS
510. - Joe Girardi - C: .666 OPS - the mark of the beast!
510. - Joe Girardi - C: .666 OPS - the mark of the beast!
Pirates selection of CF, Dom DiMaggio.
So glad I remembered this guy. I was close to drafting him last year and this year in the ATD. If I would have remembered sooner, he would have been my first choice in this draft.
Nicknamed "The Little Professor", he is now overshadowed by his famous brother Joe, (brother Vince was also a major leaguer), but Dom was a top CF for 10 years in the AL. And one of the best ball hawks in mlb history.
His prowess as a CF is well documented, and borne out by his 2.92 Range/game which is 4th all time.
Dom was an All-star 7 of his 10 years.
He was not just a great glove, he was an excellent batter.
career slash, .298/.383/..419 for an OPS of .802, an OPS+ 110
with that .383 OBP, he makes a perfect leadoff hitter for the Pirates.
Very pleased to have Dom on the team.
So glad I remembered this guy. I was close to drafting him last year and this year in the ATD. If I would have remembered sooner, he would have been my first choice in this draft.
Nicknamed "The Little Professor", he is now overshadowed by his famous brother Joe, (brother Vince was also a major leaguer), but Dom was a top CF for 10 years in the AL. And one of the best ball hawks in mlb history.
His prowess as a CF is well documented, and borne out by his 2.92 Range/game which is 4th all time.
Dom was an All-star 7 of his 10 years.
He was not just a great glove, he was an excellent batter.
career slash, .298/.383/..419 for an OPS of .802, an OPS+ 110
with that .383 OBP, he makes a perfect leadoff hitter for the Pirates.
Very pleased to have Dom on the team.
Pirates selection of SP, Bob Veale.
Wanted another strong lefty starter option, and Bob Veale gives the Pirates just that. At 6'6'', he is an intimidating presence on the mound.
13 year career
ERA+ 113
Era 3.07
FIP 2.76
8.0 K's/9
Big, effective pitcher, that could eat innings up as well. Seasons of 279, 268, 266, 245, 225, and 202 innings pitched.
78 complete games, 20 shutouts.
Wanted another strong lefty starter option, and Bob Veale gives the Pirates just that. At 6'6'', he is an intimidating presence on the mound.
13 year career
ERA+ 113
Era 3.07
FIP 2.76
8.0 K's/9
Big, effective pitcher, that could eat innings up as well. Seasons of 279, 268, 266, 245, 225, and 202 innings pitched.
78 complete games, 20 shutouts.
Pirates selection of Third Baseman, First Baseman and Catcher, Todd Zeile.
Able to handle to multiple positions if needed. Probably won't see a lot of playing time, but he is a good insurance policy to have on any managers bench, giving the Pirates good flexibility, if injuries should happen. He will make a valuable, 25th man.
Able to handle to multiple positions if needed. Probably won't see a lot of playing time, but he is a good insurance policy to have on any managers bench, giving the Pirates good flexibility, if injuries should happen. He will make a valuable, 25th man.
Vegeta
God Dammit Nappa
The Tigers will drop Dean Palmer, and Jeff Weaver, and add Frank Tanana, to get to the required 25 players.
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Say Hey Kid
War, children, it's just a shot away
I'm gonna assume Jared Weaver means Jeff Weaver since you drafted Jeff Weaver. http://hfboards.mandatory.com/showpost.php?p=116374675&postcount=55
Pirates team overview.
The starting lineup.
Great table setters at the top of the lineup.
Leadoff hitter, Dom DiMaggio (R) with a ..298 batting average and a .383 OBP, and some pop too, with an .802 OPS.
Pirates have a 4 time batting champ in the 2nd spot with Bill Madlock (R). A great contact hitter. Averaged only 46 K's per 162. Also some pop, OPS+ 123. career slash .305/.365/.442
In the third spot, a two time batting champion, Dave Parker (L). An .810 career OPS, (OPS+ 121), Parker has NL MVP to his credit, over 2700 hits, and 7 time All star.
Those top 3 should be fairly constant and play the entire season, with a timely rest, if needed.
The 4-5- spots will depend on the pitching matchup and handedness. In these spots will be George Selkirk (L), Tony Perez (R) or Al Oliver (L). Selkirk will be a mainstay, and will be a cleanup hitter or 5th depending on the Perez/Oliver platoon.
Selkirk with a BA of .290, a superb OBP of .400, and a SLG of .483 for an OPS of .883. (OPS+ 127).
Oliver rakes righties and will get a ton of starts at 1st, and can play any OF position if needed. Vs. RHP, career slash of .316/.360/.480 for a OPS of .840. Oliver is a career .300+ hitter 18 seasons, with over 2700 hits.
Perez rakes lefties, with a split of .293/.361/.498 for an OPS of .859. Perez a HOF has 379 career bombs.
In the 6th spot will be Smokey Burgess (L) . An excellent hitting catcher. Over 18 seasons, career slash of .295/.362/.446 for an OPS of .807 and OPS+ of 116. Another great contact hitter, with an average of ONLY 26 strikeouts per 162.
Brandon Philips and Dick Groat will be mainstays in the lineup, patrolling and locking down 2b and SS respectively, with plus gloves and also some offensive credentials.
Phillips has had oWAR seasons of 4.0, 3.0, 2.9, 2.8, 2.6, and 2.5.
Groat has a NL batting title to his name, as well as an NL MVP. This 5 time AS has had oWAR seasons of 6.0, 4.5, 4.0, 3.2, 2.9, and 2.0.
(rest of team to follow)
The starting lineup.
Great table setters at the top of the lineup.
Leadoff hitter, Dom DiMaggio (R) with a ..298 batting average and a .383 OBP, and some pop too, with an .802 OPS.
Pirates have a 4 time batting champ in the 2nd spot with Bill Madlock (R). A great contact hitter. Averaged only 46 K's per 162. Also some pop, OPS+ 123. career slash .305/.365/.442
In the third spot, a two time batting champion, Dave Parker (L). An .810 career OPS, (OPS+ 121), Parker has NL MVP to his credit, over 2700 hits, and 7 time All star.
Those top 3 should be fairly constant and play the entire season, with a timely rest, if needed.
The 4-5- spots will depend on the pitching matchup and handedness. In these spots will be George Selkirk (L), Tony Perez (R) or Al Oliver (L). Selkirk will be a mainstay, and will be a cleanup hitter or 5th depending on the Perez/Oliver platoon.
Selkirk with a BA of .290, a superb OBP of .400, and a SLG of .483 for an OPS of .883. (OPS+ 127).
Oliver rakes righties and will get a ton of starts at 1st, and can play any OF position if needed. Vs. RHP, career slash of .316/.360/.480 for a OPS of .840. Oliver is a career .300+ hitter 18 seasons, with over 2700 hits.
Perez rakes lefties, with a split of .293/.361/.498 for an OPS of .859. Perez a HOF has 379 career bombs.
In the 6th spot will be Smokey Burgess (L) . An excellent hitting catcher. Over 18 seasons, career slash of .295/.362/.446 for an OPS of .807 and OPS+ of 116. Another great contact hitter, with an average of ONLY 26 strikeouts per 162.
Brandon Philips and Dick Groat will be mainstays in the lineup, patrolling and locking down 2b and SS respectively, with plus gloves and also some offensive credentials.
Phillips has had oWAR seasons of 4.0, 3.0, 2.9, 2.8, 2.6, and 2.5.
Groat has a NL batting title to his name, as well as an NL MVP. This 5 time AS has had oWAR seasons of 6.0, 4.5, 4.0, 3.2, 2.9, and 2.0.
(rest of team to follow)
Pirates starting pitching.
Buccos will carry 12 pitchers going north. 6 starters and 6 relievers. Will go with a 5 man rotation, with the #5 and #6 guys swapping out depending on the series. If a righty heavy lineup, (which one team has) then the series will feature all RH starting pitching. If more balanced lefty, then we have 2 top notch lefty SP to combat that lineup.
The manager will decide according to match ups. And all pitchers if skipped will be stretched up in simulated games with our pitching coach and staff to keep their arms stretched out.
Starters
Lefty starters.
Wlibur Cooper (1912-1926) , 116 ERA+, 216 wins, 2.89 ERA, career WAR 49
Bob Veale...13 year career, (1962-1974) ERA+ 113..Era 3.07...FIP 2.76....8.0 K's/9...24.8 WAR
Big, effective pitcher, that could eat innings up as well. Seasons of 279, 268, 266, 245, 225, and 202 innings pitched.
78 complete games, 20 shutouts.
Also, though he will start out in the pen as a long man, Harvey Haddix can pressed into service if injury befalls either of the other lefties in the Pirates rotation.
Haddix, 1952-1965.....136 wins, 29.9 WAR......108 ERA+, played in 2 games in the 1960 World Series for Pirates and he recorded wins in both appearances.
Buccos will carry 12 pitchers going north. 6 starters and 6 relievers. Will go with a 5 man rotation, with the #5 and #6 guys swapping out depending on the series. If a righty heavy lineup, (which one team has) then the series will feature all RH starting pitching. If more balanced lefty, then we have 2 top notch lefty SP to combat that lineup.
The manager will decide according to match ups. And all pitchers if skipped will be stretched up in simulated games with our pitching coach and staff to keep their arms stretched out.
Starters
Lefty starters.
Wlibur Cooper (1912-1926) , 116 ERA+, 216 wins, 2.89 ERA, career WAR 49
Bob Veale...13 year career, (1962-1974) ERA+ 113..Era 3.07...FIP 2.76....8.0 K's/9...24.8 WAR
Big, effective pitcher, that could eat innings up as well. Seasons of 279, 268, 266, 245, 225, and 202 innings pitched.
78 complete games, 20 shutouts.
Also, though he will start out in the pen as a long man, Harvey Haddix can pressed into service if injury befalls either of the other lefties in the Pirates rotation.
Haddix, 1952-1965.....136 wins, 29.9 WAR......108 ERA+, played in 2 games in the 1960 World Series for Pirates and he recorded wins in both appearances.
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Pirates
RIGHTY STARTING PITCHERS.
Sal Maglie ... 1945, 1950-1958.....127 ERA+....10 seasons compiled a 34.5 WAR, career ERA 3.15
Jose Rijo.....1984-1995, 2001-2002......121 ERA+......3.24 ERA, 2.4 K/BB, 1990 World Series MVP
Mel Stottlemyre Sr. 1964-1974.......112 ERA+ .......40.6 WAR in only 11 seasons..... ERA of 2.97.....164 wins. Was a reliable horse of a pitcher with 9 seasons of over 250 IP. One season was over 300 IP.
Vic Willis.....1898-1910.....117 ERA+, HOF pitcher with a 2.63.....67 WAR.
Very pleased with the starters our scouts were able to procure. Good mix of pitchers, left and righty.
RIGHTY STARTING PITCHERS.
Sal Maglie ... 1945, 1950-1958.....127 ERA+....10 seasons compiled a 34.5 WAR, career ERA 3.15
Jose Rijo.....1984-1995, 2001-2002......121 ERA+......3.24 ERA, 2.4 K/BB, 1990 World Series MVP
Mel Stottlemyre Sr. 1964-1974.......112 ERA+ .......40.6 WAR in only 11 seasons..... ERA of 2.97.....164 wins. Was a reliable horse of a pitcher with 9 seasons of over 250 IP. One season was over 300 IP.
Vic Willis.....1898-1910.....117 ERA+, HOF pitcher with a 2.63.....67 WAR.
Very pleased with the starters our scouts were able to procure. Good mix of pitchers, left and righty.
