Posted on November 4, 2009 by Andrew Flynn
Headed off to the 15th Annual First Pitch Arizona
Here’s the Agenda:
THURSDAY 6:00 PM: Welcome Reception - in the "Pavilion" @ DoubleTree FRIDAY 8:00 AM: Introductions and Welcome RON SHANDLER, Baseball HQ 8:30 AM: Arizona Fall League Scouting Report JASON GREY, ESPN KIMBALL CROSSLEY, Toronto Blue JayS 9:30 AM: Break 9:45 AM: The Great Debates 1: Regarding player performance analysis and fantasy strategy... TODD ZOLA, Mastersball.com RON SHANDLER, Baseball HQ 2: Catchers are the last of the truly scarce positions... JEFF ERICKSON, Rotowire TRISTAN COCKCROFT, ESPN.com 10:45 AM: Squeezing Value out of the Top 10 JOHN SICKELS, Minorleagueball.com JASON GREY, ESPN.com ROB GORDON, Baseball HQ MODERATOR: Jock Thompson 12:00 Noon - Lunch (on your own) 12:35pm: AFL ballgame Scottsdale Scorpions @ Phoenix Desert Dogs (Phoenix Municipal Stadium) 3-6 PM: 8th Annual Xperts Fantasy League (XFL) Draft Jeff Winick, Brian Feldman, Alex Patton/Peter Kreutzer Perry Van Hook, Trace Wood, John Menna, Rick Wilton Doug Dennis, Todd Zola, Brian Walton, Greg Ambrosius Ron Shandler, Don Drooker, Steve Moyer, Lawr Michaels Also: 4-5 PM: Gaming and Roster Analysis forum 6:35 PM: AFL ballgame Peoria Saguaros @ Peoria Javelinas (Peoria Sports Complex) SATURDAY 8:00 AM: Fact or Fluke? The Surprises of 2009 JOE SHEEHAN, Baseball Prospectus JEFF ERICKSON, Rotowire DOUG DENNIS, Baseball HQ MODERATOR: Patrick Davitt 9:30 AM: The Great Debates 3: Punting saves on draft day... PETER KREUTZER, AskRotoman.com ALEX PATTON, AlexPatton.com 10:00 AM: Break 10:15 AM: The Great Debates 4: In redraft leagues, when it comes to baseball's top prospects... GREG AMBROSIUS, National Fantasy Baseball Championship NICK MINNIX, KFFL 10:45 AM: Fantasy Information Panel LENNY MELNICK, FantasyPros911.com STEVE GARDNER, USA TODAY Sports Weekly TODD ZOLA, Mastersball.com STEVE MOYER, Baseball Info Solutions TIM HEANEY, KFFL MODERATOR: Brent Hershey 11:45 AM: Lunch Buffet @ DoubleTree 1:00 PM: Special Guest Speaker - MIKE BERGER, Director of Player Development for the Arizona Diamondbacks 2:00 PM: The 15th Annual Rick Wilton Injury Session RICK WILTON, Baseball Injury Report (published by Fanball.com) 3:00 PM: 10th Annual Arizona Challenge 6:15 PM: Rising Stars Game (AFL All Star Game) (Surprise Stadium) SUNDAY: 8:00 AM: The Great Debates 5: In keeper leagues... LAWR MICHAELS, CREATiVESPORTS.com STEVE MOYER, Baseball Info Solutions 6: When scouting and statistical information contradict... JASON GREY, ESPN.com JOE SHEEHAN, Baseball Prospectus 9:00 AM: Special Guest Speaker - KIMBALL CROSSLEY, Toronto Blue Jays Scout 10:00 AM: Break 10:15 AM: Special Guest Speaker - TIM PURPURA EVP/COO Minor League Baseball, former GM Houston Astros 11:15 AM: Open Forum Q&A