Startup Draft Central

Draft Rules

Startup Draft - Phase One

• Unique Draft Choices - Players chosen by only one team - these players will end up on those teams (after all the contested picks are placed)
• Contested Draft Picks - Listing of players chosen by multiple teams.
• Contested Picks - Resolution - What players do you end up getting?
• Recap of All Contested Pick Awards

Financial Balances / Roster Size after Phase Two is Complete

This is the transaction order for the first week of free agent signings

Phase Two

Phase Two Rules

We need to run Phase Two drafts until all teams have a legal roster.  To help you determine what your team needs, here's what each team is lacking:

*Positions must be filled in the startup draft by the Primary Position listed for players.

Notes: This chart refers to meeting the roster minimum requirements and may mean that minor leaguers are being used to qualify you at certain positions. There is also the strong possibility that a player with eligibility at multiple positions is counting at more than one position.  This is just a rough roster check - Please check your own roster to be sure.  You'll get a chance later on through free agency to make sure you have a valid lineup.  Since you can put pitchers in any spot regardless of "SP" or "RP" designation, we're merely counting pitchers, not determining whether or not you have the right mix of starters and relievers.

You may continue to draft as long as you have roster room and cash to spend.  You do not have to stop once you've reached a legal roster.