Deep Waiver Wire Draft Results and My Picks

The other day 4 of us writers did a draft of players owned in less than 10% of all ESPN leagues. We drafted a C, CI, MI, OF, SP and RP and here were the results:

Draft Position	Name	Owner
1	Cody Ross	Bender
2	Danny Valencia	Catania
3	Chris Heisey	Sarris
4	John Buck	Zimmerman
5	Jonny Gomes	Zimmerman
6	Jarrod Saltalamacchia	Sarris
7	Wilson Ramos	Catania
8	Chris Johnson	Bender
9	Chris Getz	Bender
10	Will Venable	Catania
11	Jason Bartlett	Sarris
12	Aaron Crow	Zimmerman
13	Scott Sizemore	Zimmerman
14	Javy Guerra	Sarris
15	Doug Fister	Catania
16	Nick Hundley	Bender
17	Koji Uehara	Bender
18	Jason Kipnis	Catania
19	Rubby De La Rosa	Sarris
20	Brandon McCarthy	Zimmerman
21	Casey Blake	Zimmerman
22	Matt LaPorta	Sarris
23	Cory Luebke	Catania
24	Barry Zito	Bender

Besides the entire draft results, here is a quick explanation of my 6 picks

John Buck (C)– The choice of Buck was pretty easy. He is a catcher with home run ability. This season so far he has hit 8 HRs in 291 PA with the Marlins and looks to still get plenty more PA. These numbers are just a bit below his career average where he has averaged 1 home run for every 30 PA. His average and SB are non-existent, but what is to be expected from a catcher owned in less than 10% of all leagues. I will gladdly take the home runs, especially from a catcher.

Jonny Gomes (OF) – I figured that I may attempt at locking up home runs with Gomes to go along with Buck. He looks to be on pace for 20 home runs and maybe even get 10 SB. His average is a drag, but he generally gets consistent playing time so he will have chances to accumulate Runs and RBIs to go along with the HRs.

Aaron Crow (RP)– I took the Royals All-Star selection in the hope that Soria will become either injured or traded. Crow then looks to be in line to move into the closer role where he will begin picking up saves. There are other relievers with better rate stats, but I am taking a chance on saves with this pick.

Scott Sizemore (MI)– This is probably the safest move I took. Usually, I would aim for a player that excels at one area, but with Scott he is just an all around below average player. He will get at bats and not destroy or will any category. Boring.

Casey Blake (CI) – I need a CI and the pickings were slim. I am pretty much hoping that he can get back to hitting some home runs. Also, he could put up some OK counting stats (Runs and RBIs).

Brandon McCarthy (SP) – I waited on SP which seemed like the deepest category. I about went with Danny Duffy, but decided against double homer-ism after drafting Crow and instead went with McCarthy. I will take the 3.5 K/BB and hope the A’s offense can show up once or twice during the rest of the season.