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HARPER

You're right none of them likely make it out of the 1st round. I believe more in Harper''s potential than McCutch's bat long term. Shall I also mention Wash will keep Harper with a recycled core of offensive players year by year to increase his stats? Pittsburgh, just won't be able to put any prime players with McCutch unless they hit one via draft.
Strasburg. Just too much injury risk and I want to lock in on bats with my early picks.

the only thing you should be considering when drafting a dynasty team is production over the next 3 years. The biggest mistake you can make is going to young. Harper in the first would be a giant mistake. While is his ceiling might be unmatched, it's unlikely he'll produce like a first round player for 2-3 years.

I'd take Harper but McCutchen is fine too. Both 5 tool guys and both would be great keystones to build your dynasty around. Harper plays in a better line-up so I give him the nod. That and he is younger.

I'd never take a pitcher first. It's about the position players first last and foremost from my pov. Pitchers arms are way to fragile and Strasberg already has a serious injury once. There is plenty of value in SP deep into the draft. And there are always the "next big thing" in pitching on the horizon.

Harper all day, Stras is an injury waiting to repeat itself

i say Strasburg, basically same reasoning as what these guys are saying for Harper.

Who all has been drafted?

Is Stanton still available?

I would take Harper. He clearly has great upside, and I would give him a 40% chance of outperforming Cutch this season

Harper if you want future value, McCutchin if you're winning this year