18-205 = Aroldis Chapman, RP, Reds – Even if Chapman doesn’t overtake Francisco Cordero at some point for the closing gig, he’s still a great source of strikeouts out of your relief pitcher spot.
18-206 = Manny Ramirez, LF, Rays – For what it’s worth, scouts are saying Ramirez has much greater bat-speed this spring than he has the past two years.
18-207 = Omar Infante, 2B-3B-SS-LF-RF, Marlins – Acquired in the Dan Uggla trade, Infante should see regular at-bats from the 2 hole for Florida.
18-208 = Chris Sale, RP, White Sox – Even if Matt Thornton (who has never been a full-time closer) earns the closer role, Sale still will provide quality ratios and strikeouts.
18-209 = Carlos Zambrano, SP-RP, Cubs – While certainly a loose cannon, Zambrano does have the talent to be an elite starting pitcher.
18-210 = Alfonso Soriano, LF, Cubs – Soriano’s stats have been steadily declining over the past four seasons, but the 18th round isn’t a bad spot to see if he has any life left.
18-211 = Hong Chi Kuo, RP, Dodgers – If Jonathan Broxton’s second half struggles spill into this season, Kuo will take over closing duties for Los Angeles.
18-212 = Ian Stewart, 3B, Rockies – I hate this pick even more after word is out that Stewart will likely begin the season on the DL.
18-213 = Derek Holland, SP, Rangers – I have an irrational man-crush on Holland.
18-214 = Jonny Venters, RP, Braves – Like the first three relievers, Venters is more than likely the second option for the closer job.
18-215 = Jason Bay, LF, Mets – Don’t expect 30+ homers ever again, but seeing Bay rebound to hit 20 isn’t out of the realm of possibility.
18-216 = Jake Peavy, SP, White Sox – Peavy is coming off shoulder surgery, but is a solid buy-low candidate who has the potential to deliver top-20 value.
19-217 = Carlos Pena, 1B, Cubs – Has the potential to hit 30+ home runs, but he will be a parachute for your batting average (.241 career hitter, .196 in 2010).
19-218 = Tim Stauffer, SP-RP, Padres – Portland, ME, native Tim Stauffer is a very solid sleeper going into 2011. He keeps the ball on the ground, and has the luxury of pitching his home games in San Diego.
19-219 = Yunel Escobar, SS, Blue Jays – Every year it seems like Toronto has some random dude bust out and hit 30, 40, or even 50 home runs in a season. Escobar could be that guy in 2011.
19-220 = James Shields, SP, Rays – Shields was a victim of terrible luck last season (a .341 BABIP was insanely high), and is a great buy-low option.
19-221 = Adam Jones, CF, Orioles – Has all the tools but needs to show more patience at the plate.
19-222 = John Lackey, SP, Red Sox – Lackey had issues during his first year for the Sox, but has the talent (and the offense supporting him) to put together an 18 win season.
19-223 = Scott Rolen, 3B, Reds – Doesn’t strike out much, and is a solid bet to finish the year with 20 home runs.
19-224 = Edwin Jackson, SP, White Sox – He’s wild, but actually showed some consistency after getting traded from Arizona to Chicago.
19-225 = Clayton Richard, SP, Padres – Richard doesn’t have great stuff, but his home park helps keep his overall ERA down.
19-226 = Anibal Sanchez, SP, Marlins – Not a ton of upside, but Sanchez will give you a solid 200 innings.
19-227 = Ty Wigginton, 1B-2B-3B, Rockies – Wigginton will start the year manning 3rd, and should be able to find regular at-bats for a solid Colorado team.
19-228 = Gavin Floyd, SP, White Sox – Floyd’s 2010 was ruined by a shoulder injury, but he appears healthy so far this spring.
20-229 = David Freese, 3B, Cardinals – Freese is an interesting option late in drafts who has potential to hit 25 home runs.
20-230 = Jake McGee, RP, Rays – Rays manager Joe Maddon likes to use the closer-by-committee approach, but he’d be a fool not to use his most talented arm in the bullpen the majority of the time.
20-231 = Justin Smoak, 1B, Mariners – Classic post-hype sleeper.
20-232 = Carl Pavano, SP, Twins – If a Yankees fan is ever getting on your nerves, ask him/her how the Carl Pavano era went for them.
20-233 = Marco Scutaro, 2B-SS, Red Sox – He’s a safe bet to rack up at least 90 runs scored no matter where he hits in the lineup.
20-234 = Homer Bailey, SP, Reds – He’s been viewed as a bust for the past few years, but one should remember he’s only 24 years old.
20-235 = Gaby Sanchez, 1B, Marlins – You shouldn’t expect him to be a star, but Sanchez can deliver solid numbers for a backup corner infielder.
20-236 = Brandon League, RP, Mariners – League is expected to hold down the closer role until David Aardsma is healthy.
20-237 = Coco Crisp, CF, Athletics – He’s usually hurt, but when he isn’t, he runs like a banshee.
20-238 = Scott Baker, SP, Twins – Gives up to many homers to justify taking him any earlier than the 17th round. A mediocre pitcher who happens to be employed by a good team.
20-239 = Ryan Theriot, 2B-SS, Cardinals – Theriot is a good target to backup your middle infielders. He could produce better than expected value if he can earn one of the top two spots in the Cardinals lineup.
20-240 = Brian Duensing, SP-RP, Twins – Expect his ERA to be closer to 4 than 3, but he should have a shot at plenty of wins pitching for Minnesota.
21-241 = Miguel Tejada, 3B-SS, Giants – His glory days in Oakland are long gone, but he’s a solid guy to have on your bench.
21-242 = Jon Garland, SP, Dodgers – Garland will miss the first couple of weeks due to an oblique strain. Check on the number of DL spots your league allows (if any) before committing a roster spot to him.
21-243 = A.J. Burnett, SP, Yankees – Burnett has become a punch line, but still has the talent to be a solid number 2 starter. He’s worth a gamble at some point in your draft.
21-244 = Jair Jurrjens, SP, Braves – If he delivers a 3.75 ERA, you’ll be happy with the price you paid for him (currently going 223rd in ESPN leagues).
21-245 = Randy Wolf, SP, Brewers – I’m expecting Wolf to be better adjusted to Milwaukee going into his second season with the club. It will help that he’s the fourth starter on this staff.
21-246 = Jhonny Peralta, 3B-SS, Tigers – Peralta looked comfortable in Detroit after being acquired by the Tigers during the season.
21-247 = Dallas Braden, SP, Athletics – Braden will always be remembered as the pitcher who’s grandmother called out Alex Rodriguez.
21-248 = Travis Wood, SP, Reds – He isn’t sexy but he throws strikes and doesn’t walk people.
21-249 = Freddie Freeman, 1B, Braves – The 21-year old rookie is hitting .458 so far in Spring Training.
21-250 = Tommy Hunter, SP, Rangers – He doesn’t rack up strikeouts, but his presence on a contending team makes him a late-round target.
21-251 = Derek Lowe, SP, Braves – Lowe is an old warhorse that still is capable of giving 200 solid innings.
21-252 = J.A. Happ, SP, Astros – Happ was solid after being sent from Philadelphia to Houston in the Roy Oswalt trade.
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