Rookie pool player

[Sensfan]

I am a rookie to Baseball pool.

How did I do in the draft?

What should I do to improve team?

1. Josh Hamilton OF
2. Chase Utley 2B
3. Matt Holliday OF
4. Francisco Rodríguez RP
5. Jonathan Papelbon RP
6. Roy Halladay SP
7. Joe Nathan RP
8. Víctor Martínez C,1B
9. Jay Bruce OF
10. Ryan Ludwick OF
11. J.J. Hardy SS
12. Derek Jeter SS
13. Bobby Abreu OF
14. Lastings Milledge OF
15. Conor Jackson 1B,OF
16. Adrián Béltre 3B
17. Ben Sheets SP
18. Matt Garza SP
19. Kevin Slowey SP
20. Denard Span OF
21. Johnny Cueto SP
22. Ryan Theriot SS
23. Adam Lind OF
24. John Maine SP
25. Hank Blalock 1B,3B
26. Yunel Escobar SS
27. Ramón Hernández C
28. Mark Ellis 2B
29. Anthony Reyes SP,RP
30. Paul Maholm SP

[Khanadian]

I think you actually did a really good job.

Not positive what your league settings are but you have some solid picks. My only criticism would be that you took your closers way too early. K-Rod & Paps are studs, but you never really want to be the first one to take a closer (or two). Also, a better 1B option would\'ve been nice.

As far as upgrading goes, I\'d try to package Jeter with another player (probably an OF) for a 1B upgrade. Jackson won\'t cut it there.

Also, your SP may be a little weak, but if guys like Maine, Maholm, & Reyes have solid seasons as many are predicting you\'ll be OK.

[rwthompson]

I\'d say,for your 1st draft you Whooped some ass!

If this is a 1 year league,you\'ll want to drop Sheets(he is out for the season)

Khanadian gave you some good advice,you need some more starting pitching.Check out the Waiver wire and look for some guys like Sean Marshall,Gahlleger,Cahill,or better guys might have been looked over!Keep an eye on the next few weeks and see who wins a 5th roster spot on a good team as they will come cheap! But overall great job.

Good Luck!B)

[Sensfan]

Thanks for the advice!

[GoldenSeals]

I\'m assuming the guys you listed are the guys you picked in order. If so, think you reached for F-Rod, Papelbon, and Nathan.

However, the good news is you could trade one and receive equal or higher value for any of the three. I think your team will lack power, so that is something you may want to look into.

Not sold on Reyes or Ellis, and think they\'re waiver wire material.