So here is the team I drafted, and yes, I did have the #1 overall pick, as you can see by my first baseman. (My team name is "Makin' It Rain," in full-blown mock of the highly-generous Pacman Jones, who has been known to share his wealth with the masses in proud public displays.)

Starting lineup...
C - Russell Martin, Dodgers
1B - Albert Pujols, Cardinals
2B - Ian Kinsler, Rangers
3B - Scott Rolen, Cardinals
SS - Edgar Renteria, Braves
Utility - Edwin Encarnacion, Reds
OF - Rocco Baldelli, Devil Rays
OF - Curtis Granderson, Tigers
OF - Raul Ibanez, Mariners
OF - Dave Roberts, Giants
DH - Mike Sweeney, Royals

Starting pitchers ...
SP - Chris Carpenter, Cardinals
SP - Curt Schilling, Red Sox
SP - Ben Sheets, Brewers
SP - Carlos Zambrano, Cubs
RP - Francisco Cordero, Brewers
RP - Brad Lidge, Astros
RP - B.J. Ryan, Blue Jays

As you can see, it's important as your No. 2 pick in the entire draft, to take a starting pitcher who will quickly be on the DL, and possibly out half the season with bone chips in his elbow (Carpenter). That's crucial.

Next, you want to take a third baseman who will be sitting out in Week 2 with back spasms (Rolen). You also want to take Pujols as your first pick, who will be hitting .176 after two weeks and Carlos Zambrano, who will be walking every other batter he faces and generally looking like an upset teenager at all times.

This is the best advice for picking a team that I can give ... if you'd like to be the laughing stock of your league. I'm just saying. If that's your goal. Do what I did.

Oh, and if you'd like to trade for Mike Sweeney, let me know. Even if you're not in our league. Just offer me a candy bar, or one free parking pass in downtown Toronto, or whatever, and he's yours. I'm not even talking about the rights to Mike Sweeney. I mean that actual guy. He'll be delivered to your house. Seriously, just make an offer. The Royals and I are looking to unload.