Draft Season Insights: What Surprised Us Most? 

As we dive into the early draft season, it's fascinating to see the trends emerging from the Keep or Kut Listener Leagues and the FanGraphs Staff Ottoneu League. One standout observation is the perception of players like Marcus Semien, who many believe had a down year, yet the data suggests he might not be as bad as we think.

This raises an interesting question: How do we balance our perceptions of player performance with the underlying statistics? Are we too quick to write off players based on a single season's performance?

Additionally, the discussion around Zac Gallen being the cheapest of the top-tier free agents is intriguing. Is this a sign that fantasy managers are undervaluing him, or does it reflect a deeper concern about his consistency?

And what about the outfield landscape? With names like Cody Bellinger and Mike Trout being among the early picks, do you think the outfield position is truly as shallow as it's being portrayed?

Let’s also talk about the strategy of drafting prospects and closers. With the market pushing these players up, is it time to rethink our approach to these positions in drafts?

I’d love to hear your thoughts on these topics. What bold predictions do you have for the upcoming season based on these trends? Are there any players you believe are being undervalued or overvalued? Let’s get the conversation going!