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I've been asked by the editors of Beckett Magazine to create a 12-team, 23-round Mock Draft that will be in their Fantasy Baseball publication, which hits newsstands in February. I said I'd find 12 of the best in the NFBC for this one and we can even play it out if you'd like. Who wants to join in the fun?

I know this is last minute notice, but it just came together. Here's the details:

Beckett Magazine Mock Draft
12 Teams, 30 Rounds, In-Season FAAB
Draft: Monday, Jan. 5th, 7 pm ET

Just post your intentions here and I'll sign everyone up by tomorrow afternoon. I'll compete as well and see if Tom wants to. Let's draft baseball while watching the National Championship football game. Who's in? We'll draft on our NFBC site, go 30 rounds and play it out. No cost initially, but if there's a side pool we can do that. Anyway, let's get 12 drafters and get your names in the magazine, okay? Thanks all.

Here's the signup list for Monday at 7 pm ET, again 12 teams, 30 rounds:

1. Greg Ambrosius
2. Bill Strickler
3. Dan Kenyon
4. Roger Martin
5. Ryan Gray
6. Roy Ericson
7. Paul Spradling
8. Kris Carroll
9. Rick Hayden
10. Tom Zarogiannos
11. Dustin Wagner
12. Jim Jeckewicz or Wayne Edwards

I'd be interested. Not an NFBC vet but I've been playing competitive fantasy baseball successfully for 15 years if that counts for anything.

I have kid duty so I can help out.

I'm in...thanks!

I would be interested as well. Would be drafting the same if money was on the line.

Greg , I am ready to start drafting, count me in if you have space. Thanks Roy

I would also be interested if you need a drafter.

Paul Spradling

I will be around if you need a participant or a stand by guy

i can prob swing this.......and coordinate if you all want to do a side pool

Edit....I now have a conflict...can't do

Greg if there is a spot open please count me in! Thanks Kris Carroll.

I like to participate.
Thanks, Tom Z

If you need someone, I can be around that day.

I would be interested in playing if there's a spot available.

Looks like you have 12. If you need a fall back, I am available.

Edwards kings,

I may have to work late.....you can have my spot. I dont want to hold things up

Okay, I went with NFBC vets because I don't know all of the Message Board names and I want to get everyone signed up for this as quickly as possible. Sorry there's no intended slight at all. I think I know everyone here. If we have too many, someone can take my spot. Just confirm via email that you're good to go if you're on this list and I'll set it up. Again, it's 12 teams, 30 rounds on the NFBC site, $0 entry and we'll play it out on the site for fun or side $'s if anyone coordinates.

See ya tonight and I'm at [email protected]. Look for email confirmation of signups this morning and you can set KDS immediately if you'd like. Here's the list right now:

1. Greg Ambrosius
2. Bill Strickler
3. Dan Kenyon
4. Roger Martin
5. Redgta91
6. Roy Ericson
7. Paul Spradling
8. Kris Carroll
9. Rick Hayden
10. Tom Zarogiannos
11. Dustin Wagner
12. Yah Mule or Wayne Edwards

76erfan wrote:Edwards kings,

I may have to work late.....you can have my spot. I dont want to hold things up

I will be there. If you change you mind or your schedule changes, just let Greg know.

Edwards Kings wrote:

76erfan wrote:Edwards kings,

I may have to work late.....you can have my spot. I dont want to hold things up

I will be there. If you change you mind or your schedule changes, just let Greg know.

he took my off list..........so its all up to Greg if you can get in there tonight

Okay, everyone is signed up for the Beckett Magazine League. Set your KDS preferences immediately if you care to do that because I think the draft order will be pulled in the next hour or so. Look for that email shortly.

I got all 12 owners in and either Jackal or myself will be on standby if someone can't make it. Email me at [email protected] only if you can't make it. Thanks.

Here's the lineup card for tonight at 7 pm ET, again 12 teams, 30 rounds:

1. Wayne Edwards
2. Bill Strickler
3. Dan Kenyon
4. Roger Martin
5. Ryan Gray
6. Roy Ericson
7. Paul Spradling
8. Kris Carroll
9. Rick Hayden
10. Tom Zarogiannos
11. Dustin Wagner
12. Jim Jeckewicz

I'll be your host and will chat during the draft. See ya there.

Just an FYI: We will use your names in the Beckett Magazine and I think there will be a small writeup on each pick. I need to coordinate that with them, but I'll handle that so don't worry about it. Just know that your name is going on the draft results, so do your best.

Okay, we are sending out invitations to this draft now. This will start at 7 pm ET, so be ready for that. We currently have it at 8 pm ET on your email, but we'll get the start time corrected to 7 pm ET. Be ready and let's have fun tonight.

Here's the draft order for tonight's 30-round, 12-team draft:

1. Roger Martin
2. Kris Carroll
3. Wayne Edwards
4. Dustin Wagner
5. Roy Ericson
6. Rick Hayden
7. Jim Jeckewicz
8. Paul Spradling
9. Tom Zarogiannos
10. Ryan Gray
11. Dan Kenyon
12. Bill Strickler

Good luck all and I'll see you all tonight in the draft room.

A LOT of fun, fellas.
I would draft with you guys any time, any place....except for Hayden who kept taking 'my' guys.
Thanks again, Greg.

Great time drafting with everyone, should be very interesting to see what they write about our picks.

Thanks to everyone who participated last night. We did that in less than 3 hours and everything went well. We had a GREAT group of owners.

I've forwarded the draft results to the Beckett guys and will help them with any content they need. I'm glad to have the NFBC owners back in print with an NFBC draft and hopefully it generates more interest in our 12-team formats. Thanks guys.

Let's look at our first 12-team league result from the Beckett Magazine Mock Draft. Enjoy the first 6 rounds and pick up the magazine in February to see all 30 rounds of this draft.

Beckett Magazine Mock Draft
12-Team Format
Round 1:
1 1 Trout, Mike OF
1 2 Stanton, Giancarlo OF
1 3 McCutchen, Andrew OF
1 4 Cabrera, Miguel 1B
1 5 Abreu, Jose 1B
1 6 Goldschmidt, Paul 1B
1 7 Kershaw, Clayton P
1 8 Gomez, Carlos OF
1 9 Bautista, Jose OF
1 10 Altuve, Jose 2B
1 11 Rendon, Anthony 3B
1 12 Encarnacion, Edwin 1B

Round 2:
2 1 Tulowitzki, Troy SS
2 2 Jones, Adam OF
2 3 Ellsbury, Jacoby OF
2 4 Hernandez, Felix P
2 5 Brantley, Michael OF
2 6 Desmond, Ian SS
2 7 Cano, Robinson 2B
2 8 Braun, Ryan OF
2 9 Posey, Buster C
2 10 Gordon, Dee 2B
2 11 Rizzo, Anthony 1B
2 12 Donaldson, Josh 3B

Round 3:
3 1 Sale, Chris P
3 2 Bumgarner, Madison P
3 3 Strasburg, Stephen P
3 4 Kluber, Corey P
3 5 Price, David P
3 6 Scherzer, Max P
3 7 Puig, Yasiel OF
3 8 Ramirez, Hanley SS
3 9 Martinez, Victor DH
3 10 Harper, Bryce OF
3 11 Hamilton, Billy OF
3 12 Beltre, Adrian 3B

Round 4:
4 1 Chapman, Aroldis P
4 2 Dickerson, Corey OF
4 3 Upton, Justin OF
4 4 Kimbrel, Craig P
4 5 Frazier, Todd 3B
4 6 Marte, Starling OF
4 7 Longoria, Evan 3B
4 8 Reyes, Jose SS
4 9 Seager, Kyle 3B
4 10 Gonzalez, Carlos OF
4 11 Freeman, Freddie 1B
4 12 Springer, George OF

Round 5:
5 1 Kemp, Matt OF
5 2 Cueto, Johnny P
5 3 Jansen, Kenley P
5 4 Cruz, Nelson DH
5 5 Pujols, Albert 1B
5 6 Cespedes, Yoenis OF
5 7 Darvish, Yu P
5 8 Gonzalez, Adrian 1B
5 9 Holland, Greg P
5 10 Wainwright, Adam P
5 11 Arenado, Nolan 3B
5 12 Fielder, Prince 1B

Round 6:
6 1 Lester, Jon P
6 2 Kinsler, Ian 2B
6 3 Greinke, Zack P
6 4 Dozier, Brian 2B
6 5 Pence, Hunter OF
6 6 Votto, Joey 1B
6 7 Zimmermann, Jordan P
6 8 Hamels, Cole P
6 9 Harvey, Matt P
6 10 Davis, Chris 1B
6 11 Kipnis, Jason 2B
6 12 Blackmon, Charlie OF

Thoughts?