Friday, March 22, 2013
HOW TO DRAFT BRAUN
I think the question is when will Braun get suspended rather than will he be suspended. With all the information released it doesn't look like the MLB has enough evidence to get him suspended so looks like they will be getting the Feds involved. The Feds can issue subpoenas, compel testimony and call Grand Juries. The Feds brought a lot of resources to bear against Roger Clemens, only to have the prosecutors assigned to the case fuck it up at the 11th hour. They want to get it right this time and so does the league. They tried to squeeze Carillo and he wouldn't sing. Lucky for Braun. But sooner or later they'll find somebody who WILL talk, if they haven't already. Add to that the fact that the player's union is also on board with getting to the bottom of this and it's very tough to feel totally confident about drafting Braun. You gotta remember too, Braun was tested positive before and got off on a technicality. Also Braun' went to the University of Miami where strength and conditioning coach Jimmy Goins Has been busted bringing guys to that same clinic Braun is linked to. Bottom line I do think Braun will eventually get caught but will it be soon enough to take away from his fantasy impact for 2013. My guess is that he gets to play most of the season before there's any chance of a suspension so I'd draft him normally and probably try to move him mid season. I run a tournament of 10 leagues and so far Braun has been getting drafted accordingly. Here's a list of where Braun's been drafted so far:
1st x 2
2nd x 1
3rd x 5
4th x 1
6th x 1
So only one league was effected by the suspension rumors. So again draft Braun as you would normally have. Braun usually has a hot start so ride him until you don't feel comfortable with him and try and move him along.
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