V.P.I.
	Value per Pick Index
	The Value per Pick Index (V.P.I.) was developed in 1998 to measure how effectively each individual draft pick
	was used.  Each selection is evaluated based on pick number, talent available, positional depth, three year
	statistical averages, 2005 projections, and the trend analysis of the previous five N.J.R.B.L. drafts.  The V.P.I.
	does not factor in the quantity of picks a team has or the team needs.  It is assumed that a team would move
	down in the draft to select appropriate value while meeting team needs.  A perfect score on the V.P.I. Is 1.0.
1	La-z-Boyz		0.890
	VPI Comments: Top to bottom one of the best drafts in NJRBL history.  After every pick you find yourself saying "Wow", "Nice", etc..
	4.	C.Lee	0.934	Best stud potential arm in the draft.  Rock solid pick.
	9.	J.Rollins	0.826	VPI loves trading down to get a guy you like.  Still a little early.
	27.	T.Hoffman	0.883	Solid closer value, no longer a keeper but how many are?
	28.	R.Hernandez	0.915	Best Catcher in draft. Don't underestimate move from SD to Balt.
	51.	C.Jackson	0.874	Can't get crazy on potential, but same chances as guys taken much earlier
	52.	J.Dye	0.909	Has some known holes, but exceptional value for one of top available Ofs
2	Monarchs		0.867
	VPI Comments: Came off plan to add closers when they went early; VPI loves real time adjustments to stick with value
	23.	J.Lackey	0.927	Managed to grab the last of the four top starters with only first round pick
	47.	M.Piazza	0.873	Gamble that move to west coast will result in one more decent season
	48.	D.Davis	0.826	Developing into very predictable draft day starter
	71.	R.Belliard	0.865	Round three figured to provide nice 2B value; good pick
	72.	M.Ellis	0.845	Below average pop, but will provide saver numbers in other categories
3	Freaks		0.861
	VPI Comments: Take some chances.  Year after year of steady drafts that don't improve savers.  The conservative banker approach.
	7.	G.Jenkins	0.864	Steady across the board production; usually a bubble saver
	8.	J.Patterson	0.931	Numbers compare to most of the starters that were saved
	31.	A.Benitez	0.834	Older and injury risk, but capable of elite closer numbers
	32.	M.Barrett	0.805	Little early; Steady and unspectacular which seems to be the Freaks approach
	55.	E.Bedard	0.817	If his projections pan out will be a steal at this spot in draft
	56.	R.Furcal	0.913	Just as good as middles that went two rounds earlier
4	Nyuk Nyuk Nyuk		0.850
	VPI Comments: Like the aggressive move to grab Drew.  Gets consitent proven value.  Struggles valuing younger talent.
	2.	JD Drew	0.894	Top rated available hitter.  Needs to stay healthy.
	13.	B.Myers	0.901	One of four first round starters provides excellent value.
	37.	O.Perez	0.839	Maybe a bit early, but got to love that K ratio
	61.	D.Lowe	0.873	Closer run pushed this solid veteran starter down a few rungs
	62.	C.Biggio	0.813	Hard to argue with pop middle that doubles as a potenital bday present for bro
	63.	L.Gonzalez	0.778	About done and likely former juicer still might be able to take another lap
5	RH Factor		0.838
	VPI Comments: Dealt many early picks in 2005 fifth place run.  Changes pitching strategy every year.  Might need to alter approach.
	15.	BJ Ryan	0.864	Best closer in draft; big contract and new team make a little more questionable
	39.	J.Garland	0.812	Bit early for a lousy K ratio and limited success; good team and young
6	Bombers		0.800
	VPI Comments: Closer strategy impacted other teams.  Does staff have starters to make it work?  Huge risk for potential title hopes.
	17.	B.Wagner	0.862	Safest closer option in the draft; should benefit from pitchers park
	18.	D.Turnbow	0.745	Lot of negative scouting reports in offseason.  Better get 35 saves at this spot.
	41.	E.Guardado	0.871	Underrated reliable closer.  Won't be a keeper, but very solid.
	42.	R.Dempster	0.723	Scary WHIP makes one wonder.  Converted saves in second half of 2005.
	50.	T.Gordon	0.762	Old and in a new pressure role.  Should have fired this bullet at Furcal.
	65.	C.Guillen	0.804	Figured to go near end of first day.  Injury prone but productive.
	66.	M.Loretta	0.832	Steady hitter that could benefit by move to better hitters park.
7	Swillers		0.777
	VPI Comments: Had to get a corner after save mistake.  Most of draft were reaches, although did like the All in Family theme
	3.	A.Beltre	0.894	Best corner in draft; should thank Owner that did not save him…oops
	10.	R.Cano	0.623	Awfully early to be using Yankees year book for draft magazine
	33.	J.Bonderman	0.709	Fill in bottom of staff talent for 2006; still young enough to improve
	34.	J.Blanton	0.793	Lacks stuff to ever be considered a top shelf starter
	58.	K.Johjima	0.764	Cool name, WBC flavor pick.  His production won't separate him from pack.
	70.	N.Johnson	0.879	Still young but just can't stay healthy.  Good spot at end of round 3.
8	Beagles		0.767
	VPI Comments: Lot of position fillers with limited upside.  Likes to collect Rangers and Rockies.  Needs to improve savers.
	11.	I.Kinsler	0.785	Not a great value pick, but young touted Rangers can be enticing
	12.	C.Barmes	0.762	Even altitude won't help this guy from putting up very ordinary SS numbers
	35.	AJ Pierzynski	0.765	Usually on Beagles roster, usually adequate at best.  Early for adequate.
	36.	M.Gonzalez	0.822	The K ratio make this guy interesting.  Closers had added value
	59.	R.Barajas	0.834	Slot this AJ clone as a Beagles third rounder for the next 5 years
	60.	A.Harang	0.632	Third round pick for a player that figured to be claimed?  Can pitch BP
9	PC 1st Cousins		0.748
	VPI Comments: Hit or Miss.  Added some nice young chips that are potential savers.  Forced some picks at deeper positions.
	5.	J.Morneau	0.892	Best firstbase prospect available.  Young with legit 40 pop potential.
	6.	T.Iguchi	0.653	Did Ichiro need a road roomie?  Can't go with steady at this spot in the draft
	29.	J.Willingham	0.619	Not real touted, not real young, not real good, not a top 30 pick
	30.	E.Encarnacion	0.853	Stock rising all spring.  Young with good pop in a nice park.
	53.	C.Young	0.861	Solid pick if he gets expected boost from change of scenery
	54.	P.Polanco	0.702	Many better middles available.  A position filler rather than difference maker
	67.	B.McCann	0.694	Youth and down the road potential only difference to catchers taken rounds later
	68.	D.Cabrera	0.713	Has a knack with young arms.  Baltimore can be rough spot to develop.
10	Scrubs		0.735
	VPI Comments: Very uninspiring.  Seemed to be filling spots over value.  Bad drafts will catch up to once dominant franchise.
	19.	C.Crisp	0.706	Must have liked the name when on roster before.  Early for this type.
	20.	B.Jenks	0.753	Shaky job status is biggest concern.  Ozzie is not patient.
	43.	B.Molina	0.643	Forced a catcher selection with no third round picks.  Could have waited.
	44.	J.Valverde	0.836	Bombers adding closers really hurt this franchise.  Did not adjust.
11	Notorious Cuz		0.722
	VPI Comments: Be bold.  Package early picks for one proven younger guy.  Many of players taken would be there later.
	1.	C.Crawford	0.821	Very hyped.  TBSB monster.  May never translate to NJRBL stud.
	14.	D.Johnson	0.635	Kotchman (24) and Jackson (51) are very similar and taken later
	16.	F.Liriano	0.726	All young guys are the next somebody.  Better arms available here.
	24.	C.Kotchman	0.712	Thrilled to pick up unexpected first round bonus money!
	25.	P.Wilson	0.868	Not far removed from monster numbers.  Could be in ideal spot.
	26.	B.Wood	0.602	Too early to be taking someone you think has to be a manual add
	38.	C.Ray	0.843	Young and touted with the job.  Closers flew off the board.
	40.	J.Mathis	0.578	Clubhouse boys thrilled to have him back since he helps with the wash
	49.	J.Barfield	0.712	Grabbed early before Swills went on 'All in Family' run
12	Thunderstix		0.701
	VPI Comments: Very bad first day.  Things returned to 2005 form on the second day when he stopped forcing things.
	21.	J.Gibbons	0.714	Most of the outfielders in his group went on day 2
	22.	D.Haren	0.704	Did he think this was HarDen in the med induced state?
	45.	M.Jacobs	0.615	Bad line up, very unproven, lost catcher eligibility…pinch hitter by the break
	46.	C.Orvella	0.701	Tampa Bay closers are not usually hot commodities on draft day
	69.	B.Wickman	0.773	Unlikely to repeat 2005 performance, but still decent shot to get saves
	VPI Analysis of Talent Pool
	Tougher to analyze talent pool with rule changes.  Most difficult aspect was assigning closer value since quality and
	quantity were improved.  I though there were four starters that had sure round one talent.  Next tier was about ten deep
	and figured to go in next couple rounds.  Thought Ramon Hernandez was best catcher option and after that there was a
	good sized group that were tough to tell apart.  Firstbase and thirdbase were very weak.  After Morneau and Beltre the
	drop was severe.  Some young corners that would move up based on potential.  Shortstop talent level was weak
	with only a couple of guys (Furcal and Rollins) that figured to get early looks.  Secondbase was probably the deepest
	position, and there was not much difference at the top.  This seemed to make waiting a few rounds and taking what was
	left a smart value move.  Best outfielders were Drew, Crawford, and Jenkins.  Remaining outfielders figured to start really
	moving after the first few rounds.  Overall, if you were not getting one of the top available offensive players at a position it
	made the most sense to grab pitching.  Closers going quicker than expected seemed to confuse some.