The staff of the Quibbler went on strike shortly after the 2018 BBL draft (aka the “Greatest Draft Ever”) and did not post its annual post-auction projections. We dove into the archives to pull out rough notes and decided to publish them here.

Without commentary, here are the 2018 projections and the final standings.

14. BMO

13. Cocky Spainards

12. Hoo Doo Cats

11. Meat

10. Earl’s Squirrels

9. Streak

8. Peep Rub

7. French Pastries

6. Darcy Jaye’s Crew

5. Pimpin Paezans

4. Al’s Pals

3. Sundance Kids

2. Nitros

1. Limp Wists

Actual, Final Standings

14. BMO

13. Earl’s Squirrels

12. Meat

11. HooDoo Cats

10. Darcy Jaye’s Crew

9. French Pastries

8. Paezans

7. Nitros

6. Streak

5. Limp Wists

4. Al’s Pals

3. Sundance Kids

2. Peep Rub

1. Cocky Spainards

If we count a “win” as being within 1 spot of a projected finish, the Quibbler scored 5 out of 14 getting three correct exactly (BMO – 14, Pals – 4 and Kids – 3).

I suppose the fortunate or unfortunate prediction was picking the Champs to come in 13th, although some defense to the projection can be recognized. The Champ spent only $56 on his pitching staff without any set closer. The projections had the Champ almost dead last in SO and Saves. Of course several savvy waiver wire additions bolstered the Champ to his championship..to his credit.

Of course, the most horrific benefit bestowed on the Champ last year was no competing FAAB bids against a $1 FAAB of Josh Donaldson…are you kidding me?

So, if you are looking for a title this year…hope that the Quibbler Projections rate you last or next to last!