1.1 Wisconsin Brewers: Evan Longoria, 3B
The best player available in the draft gets a 5-year contract. Can't go wrong here.
1.2 Julian Javelina: Ryan Zimmerman, 3B
I have often had to survive with less than stellar 3B, and I am tired of it. Zimmerman and Longoria have nearly identical skill sets and ceilings. Zim gets a lengthy contract as soon as his name is announced.
1.3 Michigan Miracles: Ian Kinsler, 2B
Berg said it best, "Renner has nothing to lose by taking Kinsler at 3, and he knows it." It doesn't hurt that Kinsler is a 30/30 guy at second base and is still only 27. If it weren't for the repetitive injuries and inconsistencies, I might take him myself.
1.4 Carolina Yankees: Joey Votto, 1B
Could be considered a 5-year player by some, but definitely a great 3-year player. He gets a little better every year, and may be on the verge of 35 HR in 2010. I'll say it again, he reminds me a lot of Adrian Gonzalez.
1.5 South Texas Heat: Brandon Phillips, 2B
When it comes down to it, I just think Phillips is a better player than Youkilis, and Berg knows it. Having Wright and Phillips locked up for the next 2-3 years is not a bad thing.
1.6 Dallas Redbirds: Zack Greinke, SP
The first pitcher off the board goes to - wait for it - Doyel. No real surprise, Doyel has always been all about SP. He gets his man. Thankfully for Doyel, having Howard on his roster prevents him from making the previously discussed mistake of giving Greinke a 5-year deal.
1.7 Springfield Flying Squirrels of Republic: Kevin Youkilis, 3B
Youk is probably the safest pick with the least upside so far in this draft. He's probably reached his ceiling at 29, and the lineup surrounding him is't as good as it's been, but he can still hit. Expect maybe a slight regression in power and RBI totals.
1.8 Mid-Michigan Tigers: Justin Verlander, SP
It's not a major need for Keith, but the heart wants what the heart wants. Keith takes the hometown favorite without hesitation and gives him a 3-year contract.
1.9 North Texas Rangers: Felix Hernandez, SP
Adrian has been trying to leverage this pick into a chance to draft Kinsler or Votto since the moment he got it, but the asking prices are too steep. That plus the recent acquisition of Jason Bay changes his needs a bit. It gives him the flexibility to take the best pitcher on the board and build his staff around him. Adrian has been busy all off-season; will it pay off?
1.10 Encinitas Beach Bums: Bobby Abreu, OF
I think Darren's best bet here is to take the one remaining outfielder who has a history for filling all six offensive categories. Sure, Abreu is getting old, but he hasn't showed signs of slowing down. .300, 15 HR, 100 RBI, 100 R, 100BB, 30 SB is nothing to sneeze at in this game.
1.11 Wisconsin Brewers: Carlos Lee, OF
Storlie needs an outfielder with pop. My guess is he takes the one with whom he is the most familiar - the former Brewer. At this point in the round, there is nothing wrong with steady, consistent production from an OF.
1.12 Encinitas Beach Bums: Adam Jones, OF
Having taken old reliable Bobby Abreu, Darren now has the flexibility to swing for the fences a little on a familiar name. Jones is loaded with potential, and will probably be set for a breakout in the next year or two. Not a bad pick.
1.13 Olivet Killer Eagles: Dan Haren, SP
I have to think Larry grabs the familiar SP and locks him up for 2-3 years. Can't blame him if he does.
1.14 Julian Javelina: TBD
1.15 New Jersey Mets: Brian Roberts, 2B
Reynolds gets his (old) man. :)
1.16 ES Blacksox: Billy Butler, 1B
Butler helped ES to a title, and now he is brought back. Not a bad get this late in the first.
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