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I see the chatter about next season's draft order, but I still don't see it on the Spreadsheet we just got. The 2012 Draft Grid represents the draft earlier this year. I'm looking for a new draft order with my name on it.

thanks, Kev

You draft second overall order is as follows:
1. Champ
2. ehlekev
3. fowldog
4. af Dickie
5. Ninersphan
6. Kylerose
7. Stoney
8. Detroit Tigers
9. Cubit
10. Nythawk
11. qksilver
12. Akindian

That is assuming I'm reading it right. We played the 2011 season in 2012. The 2011 refers to the year on the players cards so the draft order that says 2012, actually takes place in 2013 utilizing the the player cards for the 2012 MLB season.

At least I think that's the way it's supposed to go. It's at the top of the second tab of the League history sheet, labeled Season Records.

In an effort to get ready for the upcoming season, I've looked over my squad and come to some conclusions.

1. It stinks. I see a MINIMUM of 17 cuts, and could go as high as 21.

2. This "order of merit" thing troubles me a bit. My team has only had 1 season in the last 6 where I've finished over .500, and that was an 83 win team, including 4 straight losing seasons, yet somehow I'm still drafting in the bottom 4 picks of any round. I think we may need to look at how things are weighted, 'cause it doesn't feel like the losing has as much weight as the winning or I should say the making of the playoffs.

3. Getting back to my squad, I basically need, in no particular order: DH, 1b, 3b, C, LF RF, SP, RP & a Closer. The only 3 positions on my squad that I'm happy with are CF, 2b and SS. and SS is the only one with any depth.

Why bring this up, other than a cheap way to bump the thread? Glad you asked. In an effort to get some hot stove action started, I'm willing to put my Shortstops, Reyes and Desmond, on the market. I certianly won't trade both of them and in fact may not trade either of them unless I get an offer I really like. Would would that be?

A First round pick and a usable player. If you think you can afford the price send an offer.

I am looking to clear up the logjam I have in RF as well as SS.The following players are available

Cuddyer
Hart
Swisher
Yunel Escobar
V.Martinez
Youkilis
Phil Hughes

I am looking for a C,LF or picks

I would also entertain offers for Bumgarner if he brought back a starting C or LF in return(not looking for a 1 year wonder,however)

I will likely be trading one of my 2 good catchers. I have Lucroy and Molina. I need SS, 2B, and SP.

Make me an offer. Use my email. kylerose256@hotmail.com

I am just coming up for air after my move back to the states from Japan and the start of a new term here in the East. I want to thank any and all who have been trying to contact me in the interim. Now we're buried in snow, but I wanted to be sure to post here before we were literally buried!

Kylerose and I have a trade agreement:

Kyle gets:

Ian Desmond
Gordon Beckham

Ninersphan gets:
Alex Gordon
Desmond Jennings
Drew Pomeranz

I drop Dustin Moseley (who Kyle can grab if he wants) to get my roster back to 40

kylerose256 to confirm

I confirm.

Ninersphan Drops ( make offers if you guys want any of these guys, though I highly doubt you do)

1. Thole, Josh C MYN
2. Flowers, Tyler C CWS
3. Morel, Brent 3b CWS ( great Pitchers card )
4. Tabata, Jose, OF PIT
5. Martinez, JD OF HOU
6. Chacin, Joulys SP COL
7. Danks, John SP CWS
8. Humber, Philip SP CWS
9. Lyles, Jordan SP HOU
10. Sanchez, Jonthan SP KC
11. Alburquerque, Al RP DET
12. Loe, Kameron RP MIL
13. Madson, Ryan RP NC
14. Rodriquez, Henry RP WAS
15. Wade, Coery RP NYY

40-15 = 25 or 15 picks.

Fowldawg drops (15 total)

Carlos Carrasco
Ervin Santana
Ivan Nova
Gavin Floyd
Joaquin Benoit
Scott Downs
Francisco Cordero
Chris Snyder
Tony Cruz
Jason Donald
Jason Bay
Nyjer Morgan
Jose Constanza
Kosuke Fukudome
Shelley Duncan

DROPS

Robert Andino
Matt Belisle
Jason Grilli
Matt Guerrier
Ryan Lavarnway
Ted Lilly
Daisuke Matsuzaka
Brad Peacock
Ryan Roberts
Scott Rolen
Marc Rzepczynski
Fernando Salas
Seth Smith
Ryan Sweeney
Carlos Villanueva