Draft Eve Blog-A-Palooza

Well, it's the eve of draft day in my league ... and, now that all the rosters are in, I'm a little worried.

I figured I could make a splash with some big bucks offensive additions, but I know see I'll be competing against some other well-stocked teams.

Of course, I was hoping for some pop at the corners, and other than Miguel Cabrera, the 3B available quickly drop down to the Iwamura/Inge/Chavez/Rolen section of the world.

Gulp.

There's a little more variety at 1B, but it isn't long before you drop down to Richie Sexson.

I need help in the OF too ... and that's a little more stocked.

Interesting fact: 13 catchers protected in our league. VERY slim pickings out there for the rest of the bidders.

By the way, our league commissioner (an entertaining writer), has launched a blog just about our league.

Here's what he said about my protected list.

"Want some saves? Go begging to the newly renamed HERSH-HYSERS. They’ve got about 70 saves lined up for less than two bucks between Jonathan Papelbon and Joakim Soria. That’s just part of what could be a dynamite pitching staff, what with cheapies Fausto Carmona, Chien-Ming Wang, Ervin Santana, and Paul Byrd loaded and locked in through next year.As for the hitters – well, they’ve got some. But they’re the type that inspire women to show off ugly purses while exclaiming, “And I got it for half off!” If low, low prices make for a good offense, then perhaps the new Hersh-Hysers logo should be a bouncing smiley face. But at least they have two more catchers than the Steins! (And Dustin Pedroia on the Bonus Babies.)"

So .. if you want to follow my league through a second blog ... click here:
http://louproctorleague.blogspot.com/

I'll also be providing updates from our draft, which gets underway tomorrow at 4 pm.