Team Haswell – Kevin Haswell
- Nolan Arenado – 3B
- Edwin Encarnacion – 1B
- A.J. Pollock – OF
- Nelson Cruz – OF
- Dee Gordon – 2B
- Carlos Gonzalez – OF
- Rick Porcello – P
- Mark Trumbo – OF
- Khris Davis – OF
- Eduardo Nunez – SS
- Albert Pujols – CI
- Yasmany Tomas – UT
- John Lackey – P
- Jerad Eickhoff – P
- Jeff Samardzija – P
Active roster spots still open: C, MI, P, P, P, P, P
Overview: I really, really like this team. The offense should dominate in four categories, with batting average being the lone exception. There is tons of power balanced with a few speedsters without a weak spot in the bunch. The four starting pitchers aren’t anything particularly special, but considering only one pitcher was taken in the first 12 rounds, there is a definite path to respectability. The way Kevin rounds out the remaining pitching slots will determine just how far this team can go.
Best value: The concern with Carlos Gonzalez will be what happens to his production in the event he gets traded away from Colorado. This concern will ramp up as the trade deadline approaches if the Rockies do not sign him to an extension, as Gonzalez will be playing for a new contract this season. Until that happens, Cargo is a safe bet to hit for a strong average with more than enough power to justify a top-50 selection.
Biggest reach: I’m hard-pressed to call any of these selections a reach. The closest is probably Eduardo Nunez, who will have a difficult time replicating his breakout 2016 season, especially considering he hit .244 with a .654 OPS after the all-star break. The stolen base threat will still be there, but drop-offs across the board should be expected.