2199 - Top 10 mistakes to avoid at the draft table

Fantasy Baseball Live – February 18, 2024Segment 1 – 10 mistakes to avoid at the draft table1.Here are my fivea.Don’t fall in love with a player and overdraft him.b.With catchers and pitchers reporting, it’s time to downshift on the big five Boras clients who have not signed.c.I know people are buying into the hype of Yamamoto, and he could be great. Be careful not to overdraft him, as he’s yet to pitch in the major leagues. He’s going as a fantasy ace. Just understand the risk if you make the pick.d.Best shape of my life translate into (I might have screwed up last season). I put on 20 pounds of muscle many times, translating to putting on weight (some good, some bad). VS. My fastball has increased velo by a meaningful amount. I’m going to add more launch to hit more home runs. i.Look for tangible changes, not platitudes, to alter your draft plan.e.If you don’t like a player, don’t draft him, no matter what others say. I will retell my Yasmanny Tomas story.Segment 2 - News and Notes1.The spring has started off very poorly for the Oriolesa.John Means admits he’ll likely start on the ILb.Even worse, Kyle Bradish has a torn UCL. He received a PRP injection and hopes to pitch again after rest and rehab. Uh oh...2.The D-Backs sign Randal Grichuk. Any interest? Who loses playing time?3.Josh Jung has been pushed back 2 to 3 weeks with a left calf strain. Any concerns?a.Does Justin Foscue get a chance this season?4.With the addition of Dan Voglebach to the Blue Jays, A lot of online mems going around about the size of some of the Blue Jays (Vlad, Kirk, and Manoah)a.That said, Vlad has lost weight, and Manoah also looks to have. Thoughts?5.Whitt Merrifield signs with the Phillies for $8 million, and it looks like he’ll be the super-sub.a.Stat line for 2024 – AB, HR, SB and BA6.With the injury news and possible trade involving Kenley Jansen all over the place, you are suggesting people pick up Chris Martin. Can you elaborate?