Due to the
early regular season games being played in Australia, most of you should be
drafting (or bidding on) players within the next week. To that end, we want to
publish the entire 2014 Fantasy Baseball Mock Draft here today. We’ll highlight
some interesting picks from rounds we didn’t previously cover for each team.
PO
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1
|
C
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Y.Molina, STL (8-80)
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1B
|
E.Hosmer, KC (6-60)
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2B
|
J.Kipnis, CLE (3-21)
|
3B
|
M.Cabrera, DET (1-1) 1B
|
SS
|
A.Simmons, ATL (14-140)
|
OF
|
S.Choo, TEX (4-40)
|
OF
|
H.Pence, SF (7-61)
|
OF
|
J.Werth, WAS (10-100)
|
UT
|
A.Soriano, NYY (13-121) OF
|
UT
|
C.Headley, SD (17-161) 3B
|
SP
|
Y.Darvish, TEX (2-20)
|
SP
|
C.Sale, CHW (5-41)
|
RP
|
K.Uehara, BOS (9-81)
|
RP
|
D.Robertson, NYY (12-120)
|
P
|
M.Tanaka, NYY (11-101) SP
|
P
|
T.Cingrani, CIN (15-141) SP
|
P
|
B.Parnell, NYM (16-160) RP
|
BN
|
A.Cashner, SD (18-180) SP
|
BN
|
C.Yelich, MIA, (19-181) OF
|
BN
|
J.Villar, HOU (20-200) SS
|
BN
|
J.Samardzija, CHC (21-201) SP
|
BN
|
K.Wong, STL (22-220) 2B
|
BN
|
T.Hunter, BAL (23-221) RP
|
BN
|
T.Ross, SD (24-240) SP-RP
|
BN
|
N.Markakis, BAL (25-241) OF
|
Waiting on
the outfield was the right move here, as Hunter Pence and Jayson Werth are both
capable of delivering top-50 value. Expecting Alfonso Soriano to repeat his
second half performance from last year over a full season is unrealistic, but round
13 isn’t a bad spot to make a low-risk wager. Chase Headley is only two years
removed from a 2012 campaign where he delivered top-20 value, and is well worth
a late round pick. Jeff Samardzija is one of the cheapest sources of elite
strikeout totals in fantasy.
PO
|
2
|
C
|
W.Rosario, COL (12-119)
|
1B
|
E.Encarnacion, TOR (2-19) 3B
|
2B
|
M.Carpenter, STL (6-59) 3B
|
3B
|
J.Donaldson, OAK (8-79)
|
SS
|
A.Cabrera, CLE (13-122)
|
OF
|
M.Trout, LAA (1-2)
|
OF
|
Y.Puig, LAD (3-22)
|
OF
|
A.Rios, TEX (5-42)
|
UT
|
A.Rizzo, CHC (15-142) 1B
|
UT
|
J.Profar, TEX (16-159) 2B-3B-SS
|
SP
|
D.Price, TB (4-39)
|
SP
|
G.Cole, PIT (7-62)
|
RP
|
S.Romo, SF (10-99)
|
RP
|
J.Henderson, MIL (14-139)
|
P
|
M.Minor, ATL (9-82) SP
|
P
|
A.Cobb, TB (11-102) SP
|
P
|
C.Crawford, LAD (17-162) OF
|
BN
|
B.Buxton, MIN (18-179) OF
|
BN
|
B.Beachy, ATL (19-182) SP
|
BN
|
J.Soria, TEX (20-199) RP
|
BN
|
J.Parker, OAK (21-202) SP
|
BN
|
R.Howard, PHI (22-219) 1B
|
BN
|
D.Fister, WAS (23-222) SP
|
BN
|
B.Upton, ATL (24-239) OF
|
BN
|
J.Peavy, BOS (25-242) SP
|
Normally we
don’t recommend making selections based on expected run production, but Matt
Carpenter is an exception. This roster is loaded with young talent that has the
potential to breakout. We wouldn’t be shocked to see Rizzo or Profar make a
leap, and Byron Buxton will be the most anticipated mid-season call-up of the
year. One of the Cole-Minor-Cobb trio should make the jump to ace status in
2014, with our money on Gerrit Cole establishing himself as the ace of the
Pirates staff.
PO
|
3
|
C
|
S.Perez, KC (14-138)
|
1B
|
P.Goldschmidt, ARI (1-3)
|
2B
|
J.Altuve, HOU (9-83)
|
3B
|
D.Wright, NYM (2-18)
|
SS
|
E.Cabrera, SD (12-118)
|
OF
|
G.Stanton, MIA (3-23)
|
OF
|
B.Hamilton, CIN (6-58)
|
OF
|
S.Victorino, BOS (10-98)
|
UT
|
A.Gordon, KC (11-103) OF
|
UT
|
V.Martinez, DET (16-158) 1B
|
SP
|
M.Bumgarner, SF (4-38)
|
SP
|
Z.Greinke, LAD (5-43)
|
RP
|
K.Jansen, LAD (7-63)
|
RP
|
N.Feliz, TEX (15-143)
|
P
|
J.Shields, KC (8-78) SP
|
P
|
K.Medlen, ATL (13-123) SP
|
P
|
N.Jones, CHW (17-163) RP
|
BN
|
J.Crain, HOU (18-178) RP
|
BN
|
J.Lowrie, OAK (19-183) 2B-SS
|
BN
|
M.Estrada, MIL (20-198) SP
|
BN
|
W.Middlebrooks, BOS (21-203) 3B
|
BN
|
M.Brantley, CLE (22-218) OF
|
BN
|
C.Wilson, TEX (23-223) SP
|
BN
|
S.Kazmir, OAK (24-238) SP
|
BN
|
C.Carter, HOU (25-243) 1B-OF
|
If Billy
Hamilton steals 80 bases, but does nothing else, will that be worth a sixth
round pick? In redraft leagues, my gut says no. Victor Martinez is an
interesting buy-low candidate, as he is poised to hit behind Miguel Cabrera.
Neftali Feliz was one of the ten best closers in the game before an attempt to
become a starting pitcher followed by Tommy John surgery. He isn’t a lock to
hold off Joakim Soria for the gig, but if he returns to his old form, round 15
is a major discount for what his upside is. Marco Estrada was a disaster in the
first half last year, but a repeat of his second half performance would catapult
him into a top-20 starting pitcher. Chris Carter will hit .260 with 50 home
runs one year, and round 25 is the perfect time to see if this year is it. Kris
Medlen was picked long before his elbow troubles became public, so leave him
off of your draft boards.
PO
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4
|
C
|
B.McCann, NYY (11-104)
|
1B
|
J.Votto, CIN (2-17)
|
2B
|
R.Cano, SEA (1-4)
|
3B
|
E.Longoria, TB (3-24)
|
SS
|
J.Segura, MIL (4-37)
|
OF
|
M.Kemp, LAD (6-57)
|
OF
|
J.Hamilton, LAA (9-84)
|
OF
|
M.Cuddyer, COL (12-117) 1B
|
UT
|
J.Abreu, CHW (14-137) 1B
|
UT
|
L.Martin, TEX (15-144) OF
|
SP
|
C.Hamels, PHI (5-44)
|
SP
|
G.Gonzalez, WAS (7-64)
|
RP
|
G.Holland, KC (8-77)
|
RP
|
A.Reed, ARI (13-124)
|
P
|
M.Cain, SF (10-97) SP
|
P
|
J.Veras, CHC (16-157) RP
|
P
|
A.Burnett, PHI (17-164) SP
|
BN
|
J.Masterson, CLE (18-177) SP
|
BN
|
M.Franco, PHI (19-184) 3B
|
BN
|
J.Benoit, SD (20-197) RP
|
BN
|
J.Baez, CHC (21-204) SS
|
BN
|
A.De Aza, CHW (22-217) OF
|
BN
|
E.Santana, KC (23-224) SP
|
BN
|
K.Johnson, NYY (24-237) 2B-3B-OF
|
BN
|
A.Griffin, OAK (25-244) SP
|
It’s
becoming harder to remember that Matt Kemp was once the most valuable player in
fantasy. Josh Hamilton joins Kemp on this roster, giving Team 4 two outfielder
that have previously delivered top-5 value. Javier Baez is the top shortstop in
the minor leagues, and should hit Wrigley Field at some point this season.
PO
|
5
|
C
|
J.Castro,
HOU (17-165)
|
1B
|
C.Davis,
BAL (1-5)
|
2B
|
I.Kinsler,
DET (7-65)
|
3B
|
P.Alvarez,
PIT (9-85)
|
SS
|
S.Castro,
CHC (10-96)
|
OF
|
J.Ellsbury,
NYY (2-16)
|
OF
|
J.Bruce,
CIN (5-45)
|
OF
|
M.Holliday,
STL (8-76)
|
UT
|
B.Butler,
KC (12-116) 1B
|
UT
|
B.Revere,
PHI (16-156) OF
|
SP
|
S.Strasburg,
WAS (3-25)
|
SP
|
F.Hernandez,
SEA (4-36)
|
RP
|
A.Chapman,
CIN (6-56)
|
RP
|
C.Janssen,
TOR (14-136)
|
P
|
S.Miller,
STL (11-105) SP
|
P
|
J.Weaver,
LAA (13-125) SP
|
P
|
J.Johnson,
OAK (15-145) RP
|
BN
|
X.Bogaerts,
BOS (18-176) 3B-SS
|
BN
|
D.Murphy,
NYM (19-185) 1B-2B
|
BN
|
R.Dickey,
TOR (20-196) SP
|
BN
|
N.Aoki,
MIL (21-205) OF
|
BN
|
Y.Gallardo,
MIL (22-216) SP
|
BN
|
G.Springer,
HOU (23-225) OF
|
BN
|
L.Gregerson,
OAK (24-236) RP
|
BN
|
R.Nolasco,
MIN (25-245) SP
|
I’d be
doing back flips if I could land Ian Kinsler in round 7. Even if the power
numbers are own, he’s set up very well as the table setter for Miguel Cabrera.
Ben Revere quietly was pretty productive while healthy for the Phillies, and
could deliver 45 steals if he can suit up for 150 games. Xander Bogaerts
provides a high ceiling to go with eligibility at two premium positions.
PO
|
6
|
C
|
M.Weiters, BAL (15-146)
|
1B
|
F.Freeman, ATL (3-26)
|
2B
|
B.Phillips, CIN (9-86)
|
3B
|
A.Beltre, TEX (2-15)
|
SS
|
E.Andrus, TEX (8-75)
|
OF
|
B.Harper, WAS (1-6)
|
OF
|
S.Marte, PIT (5-46)
|
OF
|
J.Heyward, ATL (7-66)
|
UT
|
M.Adams, STL (12-115) 1B
|
UT
|
M.Prado, ARI (14-135) 2B-3B-OF
|
SP
|
C.Lee, PHI (4-35)
|
SP
|
A.Sanchez, DET (6-55)
|
RP
|
G.Perkins, MIN (10-95)
|
RP
|
J.Grilli, PIT (11-106)
|
P
|
J.Cueto, CIN (13-126) SP
|
P
|
H.Kuroda, NYY (16-155) SP
|
P
|
H.Street, SD (17-166) RP
|
BN
|
N.Cruz, BAL (18-175) OF
|
BN
|
C.Buchholz, BOS (19-186) SP
|
BN
|
J.Rollins, PHI (20-195) SS
|
BN
|
M.Melancon, PIT (21-206) RP
|
BN
|
B.Moss, OAK (22-215) 1B-OF
|
BN
|
C.Crisp, OAK (23-226) OF
|
BN
|
D.Haren, LAD (24-235) SP
|
BN
|
I.Kennedy, SD (25-246) SP
|
A few years
ago Jason Heyward and Matt Wieters were hailed as the future superstars of the
game. While Heyward has had moments when healthy, both of these guys feel like
they are entering the post-hype sleeper category. Matt Adams is arguably the
most intriguing late round power bat.
PO
|
7
|
C
|
C.Santana, CLE (8-74) 1B
|
1B
|
A.Craig, STL (5-47) OF
|
2B
|
B.Lawrie, TOR (11-107) 3B
|
3B
|
A.Ramirez, MIL (12-114)
|
SS
|
J.Reyes, TOR (4-34)
|
OF
|
C.Gonzalez, COL (1-7)
|
OF
|
A.Jones, BAL (2-14)
|
OF
|
D.Brown, PHI (9-87)
|
UT
|
D.Ortiz, BOS (10-94) 1B
|
UT
|
H.Kendrick, LAA (17-167) 2B
|
SP
|
M.Scherzer, DET (3-27)
|
SP
|
M.Latos, CIN (7-67)
|
RP
|
C.Kimbrel, ATL (6-54)
|
RP
|
G.Balfour, TB (13-127)
|
P
|
J.Lester, BOS (14-134) SP
|
P
|
E.Frieri, LAA (15-147) RP
|
P
|
S.Gray, OAK (16-154) SP
|
BN
|
J.Hardy, BAL (18-174) SS
|
BN
|
T.Walker, SEA (19-187) SP
|
BN
|
M.Bourn, CLE (20-194) OF
|
BN
|
D.Fowler, HOU (21-207) OF
|
BN
|
C.Archer, TB (22-214) SP
|
BN
|
T.Clippard, WAS (23-227) RP
|
BN
|
K.Davis, MIL (24-234) OF
|
BN
|
U.Jimenez, BAL (25-247) SP
|
On paper,
this looks like a team that could log more games lost to the disabled list than
total home runs. Sonny Gray, Tajuan Walker, and Chris Archer are all intriguing
young starters with the talent to deliver good to excellent strike out totals.
PO
|
8
|
C
|
J.Lucroy,
MIL (16-153) 1B
|
1B
|
A.Gonzalez,
LAD (7-68)
|
2B
|
A.Hill,
ARI (12-113)
|
3B
|
R.Zimmerman,
WAS (6-53)
|
SS
|
T.Tulowitzki,
COL (2-13)
|
OF
|
A.McCutchen,
PIT (1-8)
|
OF
|
C.Gomez,
MIL (3-28)
|
OF
|
J.Upton,
ATL (4-33)
|
UT
|
M.Machado,
BAL (11-108) 3B
|
UT
|
C.Granderson,
NYM (15-148) OF
|
SP
|
J.Verlander,
DET (5-48)
|
SP
|
J.Zimmerman,
WAS (8-73)
|
RP
|
T.Rosenthal,
STL (9-88)
|
RP
|
J.Papelbon,
PHI (13-128)
|
P
|
M.Moore,
TB (10-93) SP
|
P
|
D.Salazar,
CLE (14-133) SP
|
P
|
J.Axford,
CLE (17-168) RP
|
BN
|
B.Belt,
SF (18-173) 1B
|
BN
|
J.Peralta,
STL (19-188) SS
|
BN
|
J.Johnson,
SD (20-193) SP
|
BN
|
A.Rendon,
WAS (21-208) 2B-3B
|
BN
|
P.Corbin,
ARI (22-213) SP
|
BN
|
T.Hunter,
DET (23-228) OF
|
BN
|
Z.Wheeler,
NYM (24-233) SP
|
BN
|
R.Davis,
DET (25-248) OF
|
It’s hard
to imagine that Manny Machado can take a step forward statistically after
recovering from such a horrific leg injury, which makes the odds of a
full-blown breakout happening this year unlikely. Advanced numbers love Danny
Salazar this year, and he has the look of the pitcher most likely to deliver a
Matt Harvey-esque breakout. Curtis Granderson seems like a guy that will either
hit 35 home runs, or deliver little to no value at all. Anything earlier than
round 10 is too high a price for me.
PO
|
9
|
C
|
B.Posey, SF (5-49) 1B
|
1B
|
P.Fielder, TEX (2-12)
|
2B
|
B.Zobrist, TB (8-72) SS-OF
|
3B
|
K.Seager, STL (12-112)
|
SS
|
I.Desmond, WAS (6-52)
|
OF
|
R.Braun, MIL (1-9)
|
OF
|
J.Bautista, TOR (3-29)
|
OF
|
C.Beltran, NYY (10-92)
|
UT
|
D.Jennings, TB (13-129) OF
|
UT
|
C.Utley, PHI (16-152) 2B
|
SP
|
J.Fernandez, MIA (4-32)
|
SP
|
H.Iwakuma, SEA (7-69)
|
RP
|
R.Soriano, WAS (14-132)
|
RP
|
S.Cishek, MIA (15-149)
|
P
|
J.Teharan, ATL (9-89) SP
|
P
|
H.Bailey, CIN (11-109) SP
|
P
|
L.Hawkins, COL (17-169) RP
|
BN
|
N.Arenado, COL (18-172) 3B
|
BN
|
M.Garza, MIL (19-189) SP
|
BN
|
M.Teixiera, NYY (20-192) 1B
|
BN
|
A.Eaton, CHW (21-209) OF
|
BN
|
F.Liriano, PIT (22-212) SP
|
BN
|
E.Young, NYM (23-229) OF
|
BN
|
H.Bell, TB (24-232) RP
|
BN
|
T.Wood, CHC (25-249) SP
|
Fearless
prediction…Carlos Beltran will deliver top-40 value on a per-game basis. Your
guess on how many games he plays is as good as mine. There are a lot of young
pitchers that need to take a step forward in order to make this rotation
viable. Iwakuma will miss most of April, so he’s probably better suited to be
taken around Round 10 or 11.
PO
|
10
|
C
|
J.Mauer, MIN (7-70) 1B
|
1B
|
A.Pujols, LAA (6-51)
|
2B
|
D.Pedroia, BOS (3-30)
|
3B
|
P.Sandoval, SF (9-90)
|
SS
|
H.Ramirez, LAD (2-11)
|
OF
|
W.Myers, TB (5-50)
|
OF
|
Y.Cespedes, OAK (8-71)
|
OF
|
M.Trumbo, ARI (11-110) 1B
|
UT
|
B.Gardner, NYY (14-131) OF
|
UT
|
J.Gyorko, SD (15-150) 2B-3B
|
SP
|
C.Kershaw, LAD (1-10)
|
SP
|
A.Wainwright, STL (4-31)
|
RP
|
J.Nathan, DET (10-91)
|
RP
|
F.Rodney, SEA (16-151)
|
P
|
M.Wacha, STL (12-111) SP-RP
|
P
|
H.Ryu, LAD (13-130) SP
|
P
|
A.Ramirez, CHW (17-170) SS
|
BN
|
R.Brothers, COL (18-171) RP
|
BN
|
C.Tillman, BAL (19-190) SP
|
BN
|
O.Tavares, STL (20-191) OF
|
BN
|
C.Sabathia, NYY (21-210) SP
|
BN
|
N.Cotts, TEX (22-211) RP
|
BN
|
W.Venable, SD (23-230) OF
|
BN
|
L.Lynn, STL (24-231) SP
|
BN
|
N.Castellanos, DET (25-250) 3B-OF
|
Is Albert
Pujols really done? If he adapts to a DH role, I think there is still some
production left in his bat. Joe Mauer has his best chance to duplicate his MVP
season now that he’s free from catching duties. Keep the loss of catcher
eligibility in mind if you’re building a keeper team. C.C. Sabathia will go much
earlier than round 21 in your draft, but just know that I will need to see him
return to his previous form before using a mid-round pick on him.
