Analysis: We start to see a few people reaching for picks at this point, which is somewhat crazy when you remember we have 40 rounds to work with. However, the beauty of the draft style and the variety of participants is that nobody knows which direction others might go, and therefore you have to get who you want, when you can.
My Pick: Hiromu Takahashi likely would have gone much sooner if it wasn’t for the injury. In my opinion, I think most probably forgot about him, which is why I’m able to steal him here.
Best Value: I love Ishii, but I’ve got to pick Takahashi here if we’re talking value.
Worst Value: Could go a few different directions here. However, if we’re projecting these promotions going forward, it’s hard to get behind a LuFisto pick this soon, when she’s admittedly so close to retirement.
