So you’re either in the 2nd round of your pool, or you have 12 – 14 teams and have to dig deep. Don’t worry, that’s why I’m here…
11. MANNY MACHADO (BAL) 3B, SS – The position versatility is key for Manny. Shortstop has absolutely the biggest dearth of talent and anyone who puts up 37 bombs and 97 rbi should be snagged up relatively quickly. He might not be the sexiest name but he is definitely elite.
12. MIGUEL CABRERA (DET) 1B – If this was a keeper pool then I’d suggest perhaps going with someone younger, but in a one-year pool: Miggy is a first ballot hall-of-famer, coming off a 38 home run, 108 rbi campaign, while batting for a .316 average. He’s been doing this for well over a dozen years and it’s never a surprise what you see from him.
13. TREA TURNER (WSH) 2B, OF – This is a bit of a riskier pick, considering we’ve only seen him for half a season… but consider this: in 73 games last year he went: .342 avg, 13 hr, 40 rbi, 33 steals. Not a single one of those stats isn’t insane for a kid his age, and with his experience. He could explode to MVP type expectations if he continues last year’s pace – worth the risk in my opinion.
14. CHARLIE BLACKMON (COL) OF – He’s improved every single year he’s been in the majors and has shown no signs of regression. He’s a pretty safe pick and a good value one with your 14th overall choice.
15. COREY SEAGER (LAD) SS – Remember what I said earlier about shortstops… well this is the guy you should have highlighted as he’s the best in the game. He should be taken pretty high simply because of position scarcity.