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RD 1 BERT BLYLEVEN SP
RD 2 RON CEY 3B
RD 3 JOHN CANDELARIA SP
RD 4 ED HALICKI SP
RD 5 MIKE HARGROVE OF
RD 6 LARRY CHRISTENSON SP
RD 7 DON GULLETT SP
RD 8 DON MONEY 3B
RD 9  WAYNE GARLAND P
RD 10 DAN DRIESSEN 1B
RD 11 JOE FERGUSON C
RD 12 JUAN BENIQUEZ OF
RD 13 JOE RUDI 1B
RD 14 RON FAIRLY 1B
RD 15 LEROY STANTON OF
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Ace1430's 1975 Franchise Roster

Round 1(Pick 16)-When we found out we picked 16th we knew that we needed to start out with a strong franchise player. After a very difficult decision we realized Dennis Eckersley fit the bill. He offers us nearly a decade as an above average starter and the better part of another as a dominating reliever. Dennis Eckersley P


Round2(Pick33)-This was a very difficult decision made easy over the last few picks. We really wanted someone who could hold down the offense. Keith Hernandez has an OPS+ of 120 or more 6 times and will be a Average, On Base and doubles machine for over a decade. Not to mention he will provide the cigarettes.


Round 3Pick(64)-There we're a ton of players we had are eyes on, some went and some stayed, but one player was near the top of our list the whole time. Not only is this player an above average fielder, but he can really slug the ball some seasons. We are very happy to welcome our third baseman for the next 10 years, Doug DeCinces.


Round 4Pick(81)-We knew we wanted to take a pitcher and we had to change our strategy a bit, but we are very happy to add a solid 5-6 seasons from Rudy May.


Round 5Pick(112)-We had targeted Gary "Sarge" Matthews since the beginning of the draft and this just seemed like the perfect time to take him. He will be a mainstay in the middle of our line up for more then a decade. With an on base over .350 6 times and a slugging percentage north of .400 almost every season, his only downfall is his shaky defense, we are willing to to throw him out in Field and take our chances with his bat. Not to mention the incredible hat collection he will bring along with him!


Round 6Pick(129)-Once again, we decided to add to our offense. Not because our pitching is sured up, but we felt like a player or 2 we are looking at will be available next round. Therefor, we decided to take some well needed power. Please welcome Dusty baker.


Round 7Pick(160)-With pitching becoming more and more scarce by the round, we decided to take a 3rd starter. This player will be a very steady arm for the next 5 seasons and a welcome addition to our rotation. Welcome Fred Norman.


Round 8Pick(177)-Not only has pitching become scarce, but so has good middle infielders. We decided to jump on 1 of the few remaining players at shortstop who will offer a solid glove and a nice long career. We were happy to select Bill Russell SS

Oakland Earthquakes 1975 Franchise Roster

C- Brian Downing
1B- Willie McCovey
2B- Bobby Grich
3B- Aurelio Rodriguez
SS- Robin Yount
OF- Ben Oglivie
OF- Cesar Geronimo
OF- Gary Thomasson
DH- Willie Horton

C - Duffy Dyer
2B/3B/OF - Bill Stein
SS/2B/2B - Rudy Meoli
PH/1B/OF - Tom Hutton
1B/3B/OF - Mickey Stanley
OF - Merv Rettenmund

SP- Jon Matlack
SP- John Denny
SP- Vern Ruhle
SP- Woodie Fryman
SP- John Curtis
P- Tom Burgmeier
P- Dan Spillner
P- Ron Schueler
P- Charlie Williams
P- Clyde Wright

Round 1 (Pick 19) - We'd rated Robin Yount #2 overall but he turned up available at #19. There were about 10 SP who would also have been tempting, but all of them were taken, making the decision to take a 19 year old destined for 2 MVP's and the HOF even easier.

Round 2 (Pick 30) - Bobby Grich completes a solid DP combo for the next 12 years or so. Six All Star games, 4 Gold Gloves, career OPS+ of 124 in a position where quality seems scarce in the 1975 draft, so we'll lock him up early.

Round 3 (Pick 67) - The demand for starting pitchers has been fierce in the early rounds, but Jon Matlack appears to be a solid value here and should provide 7-8 good years, including real life all-star years in 75 and 76. On the Mets he was a #3 starter behind Seaver/Koosman in 75, but we're going to challenge him to think higher.

Round 4 (Pick 78) - With an 18 year career ahead of him, we didn't expect Brian Downing to be available this late in the draft. Combines good catching defense for his first several years with 10 career years of > 120 OPS+ and career OBP of .370.

Round 5 (Pick 115) - Trivia question: name a pitcher who won both the Cy Young and an ERA crown but never played in an All Star game. Answer: John Denny. He'll be a nice addition to the rotation for the next 11 years.

Round 6 (Pick 126) - A future HR king, 3 time All Star, and peak period of 4 out of 5 seasons with > 130 OPS+ makes Ben Oglivie a very nice round 6 pickup. His defense is also serviceable, and he'll produce for the next 11 seasons.

Round 7 (Pick 163) - The demand for SP continues to run high over the last 2 rounds, but Vern Ruhle fits our need for a #3 starter in 1975, plus will contribute for the next 12 years both as a starter and out of the pen.

Round 8 (Pick 174) - A pick primarily made for CF defense. We expect that all of Cesar Geronimo's ball hawking skills will be tested in support of our back of the rotation starters, which will be a team weakness. Cesar does provide a premium offensive year in 1976 and will contribute for 9 seasons. Trivia: was the 3000th strikeout victim of both Bob Gibson and Nolan Ryan.

Round 9 (Pick 211) - Another addition to our projected 5 man rotation, Woodie Fryman will give us 6 quality seasons, albeit on the back end of his career. He was also a real life all star in 1976.

Round 10 (Pick 222) - Another pick primarily for defense, Aurelio Rodriguez adds a Gold Glove winning 3rd baseman to the mix for the next 9 seasons.

Round 11 (Pick 259) - Tom Burgmeier looks to be our #1 reliever for the next 9 seasons and provides an All Star season in 1980.

Round 12 (Pick 270) - HOFer Willie McCovey needs no introduction here. He's tailing down in his career by 1975 but will still contribute for 6 seasons at 1B, including a very good year with MVP votes in 1977.

Round 13 (Pick 307) - At long last, our 5 man rotation is set with the addition of John Curtis, who will contribute for 10 seasons.

Round 14 (Pick 318) - Looking for a righty power bat here, Willie Horton fills the bill and will be our full time DH for most of the next 6 seasons.

Round 15 (Pick 355) - Dan Spillner is added to be a jack of all trades out of the pen; long relief, some setup, occasional spot start. He'll provide 9 seasons for us, albeit some of better quality than others.

Round 16 (Pick 366) - Our RF spot looks like it will be handled by committee; with Gary Thomasson being the first one on the committee. He does provide a few quite decent offensive seasons during the 6 years he'll be contributing.

Round 17 (Pick 403) - A righty setup arm with better years in 76-78 than 75, Ron Schueler ended up in real life by retiring to become the Padres pitching coach then general manager. Maybe he can help swing us some good deals also in a few years.

Round 18 (Pick 414) - Bill Stein's value to us is his versatility over the next nine years, capable of playing all infield and outfield spots. In 75 he will be part of a right field platoon while subbing at other positions.

Round 19 (Pick 451) - Adding another fairly durable arm to the bullpen, Charlie Williams will contribute for the next four seasons.

Round 20 (Pick 462) - Another righty bat for an outfield platoon, Merv Rettenmund will provide decent part-time offensive numbers for 5 seasons.

Round 21 (Pick 499) - Our backup catcher for the next 6 seasons, Duffy Dyer provides reliable defense and decent offense for a couple of those years.

Round 23 (Pick 547) - In the final year of a nice career, Clyde Wright provides us a lefty arm and enough innings coverage in the bullpen for us to be comfortable in 1975.

Round 24 (Pick 558) - Mickey Stanley provides a right handed bat to fill in at 1B and the OF, as well as other infield positions at times over the next four seasons.

Round 25 (Pick 595) - Tom Hutton will be a lefty pinchhitter and part time DH against RHP, and will contribute for 6 seasons.

Round 26 (Pick 606) - Rudy Meoli is added solely to have a second player on the roster rated at SS.

SIMSZY 1975 ROSTER

Round 1- 1st Overall Draft Choice PSTEVE "Y" CARLTON a 10 year ace

Round 2 - SS Dave Concepcion  one of the top ss in the 70's and 80s'

Round 3 - 3B Buddy Bell  Will be covering the hot box for the next 10 years

Round 4 - P Luis Taint 2 man in the rotation  for the next 7 years

Round 5 - P Jim Slaton 3 man in a solid rotation

Round 6 - OF/1St  Bill"I boot the ball when it matters most" Buckner solid 1st basemen for 10 years

Round 7 - 2B Frank white - making  for a very strong and def infield for 8 to 10 years

Round 8 -  P Jim Kern  - looking at a vacant bullpen it was time to start filling it up  should be a good Setman/Closer

Round 9-  P Dick Tidrow will be our Mid Reliever for the next 9 years

Round 10 - OF Johhny Grubb the of is looking bare so we will have Johnny in center field for the next 4 years

Round 11- OF Leon Roberts   still Looking for a little help in the OF we are happy to get Roberts

Round 12- P Tippy Martinez   Ranked 100 alltime save leader will be a great left hand pitcher in the bullpen

Round 13- P Don Hood    Looking for a mid reliver left hander Hoody fills that need

Round 14 - C Tim McCarver we dont have a catcher yet, really still dont hes a backup, but we will have a broadcaster for our team in the future

Round 15- P Jim Willoughby gives up another right hander in the bullpen

Round 16 - 1st Kranepool need  domeone to play it until Buckner learns 1st for next year as well good of backup

Round 17- DODGER STADUIM  1. become it will help my weak hitting/good defensive team.  2. most important HUGE DODGERS FAN

Round 18- 2nd Sutherland, realize all cathcher left really sucked, so our 2nd basemen white will be platooning at catcher

Round 19- 1st/C/OF Morales , will pick up the slack and be a good dh for 4 to 5 years

CHARM CITY CAKES INAUGURAL DRAFT

PICKS BY ROUND

1. 3B Pete Rose
2. OF Reggie Jackson
3. P John Montefusco
4. P Al Hrabosky
5. P Jim Kaat
6. P Ken Holtzman
7. C/2B Len Randle
8. 2B Jerry Remy
9. OF Claudell Washington
10. OF Jose Cardenal
11. 1B/DH Billy Williams
12. 2B/SS Larvell Blanks
13. OF Dan Meyer
14. OF Bobby Tolan
15. Memorial Stadium, Baltimore
16. P Mike Garman
17. SS Jerry Terrell
18. C/1B Bob Montgomery
19. DH Tommy Davis
20. P Randy Tate
21. P Ray Sadecki
22. P Ozzie Osborn
23. P "Sudden" Sam McDowell
24. P Jim York
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Bill's Team

CA- Bill Freehan
1B- Boog Powell - Mike Ivie
2B-
3B- Graig Nettles
SS- Toby Harrah
LF- Dave Winfield - John Milner
CF- Hal McRae
RF- Jim Rice
DH- Rico Carty

SP- Mike Caldwell
SP- Jim Rooker
SP- Tom Underwood
SP- Lynn McGlothen
RP- Mike Marshall
RP- Jerry Augustine
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Picks by round

01. Jim Rice
02. Dave Winfield
03. Toby Harrah
04. Graig Nettles
05. Hal McRae
06. Mike Caldwell
07. Jim Rooker
08. Tom Underwood
09. Lynn McGlothen
10. Rico Carty
11. Boog Powell
12. Mike Marshall
13. John Milner 
14. Bill Freehan
15. Mike Ivie
16. Jerry Augustine
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Cincinnati Reds

C- Jim Sundberg
1B- Cliff Johnson
2B- Pedro Garcia
3B-  Andy Thorton/ Brooks Robinson
SS- Mark Belanger / Ivan Dejesus
OF- Bobby Bonds. Jim Dwyer
OF- Steve Ontiveros, Bernie Carbo

SP- Doug Rau
SP- Bob Forsch
SP- Steve Rogers
SP- Bill Hands
P- Dave Lemanczyk
P- Joe McIntosh
P- Mike Cosgrove
P- Joe McIntosh
P- Dave Laroche
Closer - Goose Gossage

Booya's AL Team

CA-
1B-
2B- Willie Randolph
3B-
SS-
LF-
CF-
RF- Jose Cruz
DH-

SP- Nolan Ryan
SP- Charlie Hough
SP- Rick Rhoden
SP- Geoff Zahn
SP- Dick Ruthven
RP-
RP-
RP-
RP-
RP-
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Picks by round

01. P Nolan Ryan
02. P Charlie Hough
03. P Rick Rhoden
04. 2B Willie Randolph
05. OF Jose Cruz
06. P Geoff Zahn
07. P Dick Ruthven
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Brocktoon's Team

C- Gary Carter
1B-Tony Perez
2B-
3B-
SS-
OF - Amos Otis
OF-Gorman Thomas
OF-Al Bumbry
DH-
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Sub

SP-Joe Niekro
SP-Larry Gura
SP-Craig Swan
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Picks by round

01. Gary Carter-C
02. Joe Niekro-P
03. Amos Otis-OF
04. Larry Gura-P
05. Gorman Thomas-OF
06. Al Bumbry-DH
07. Craig Swan-P
08. Tony Perez-1B
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Jeffs Team
C Carlton Fisk (2)
C Dave rader (17th)
1st John Briggs (15th)
1st
2nd Ted Sizemore (11th)
2nd
3rd Darrell Evans (3rd)
3rd Richie Hebner (9th)
SS Chris Speier (5th)
SS
OF Jay Johnstone (10th)


OF Gene Clines (13th)
OF
OF
OF
P Frank Tanana(1st)
P Rollie Fingers(4th)
P Tug McGraw (6th)
P Marty Pattin (7th)
P Wilbur Wood (8th)
P Dave heaverlo (12th)
P Ray Bare (15th)
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C - John Stearns, Alan Ashby

1. P Don Sutton
2. P Doyle Alexander
3. OF Dwight Evans
4. 1B Bruce Bochte
5. OF Jeff Burroughs
6. P Steve Stone
7. C John Stearns
8. 2B Jorge Orta

9. P Steve Renko

10. 3B Roy Howell

11. P Doug Bird

12. SS Frank Duffy

13. C Alan Ashby

14. OF Pat Kelly

15. P Dick Drago

16. P Fernando Arroyo

17. 1B Jim Spencer