The first 8 rounds consisted of taking guys I want. This round, this pick is more of a necessity than a want.
I hate having to make this pick this early, but the average number of innings per remaining pitcher in the "P5" bucket is 125. I need a starter pitcher from in this category bucket and there really is only one decent one left that I can take. So I am forced to make this pick a few rounds early (I doubt anybody else was going to take him, but I can't risk it).
2007 Chris Young, Padres SP5 $6,115,461
I knew this was going to happen when I passed on Marichal. Those that were smart enough to get close to 1000 innings from just P1 thru P4, congrats.