I struggled with the Marcum pick. I really wanted someone else, but I didn't think it was wise to go after that position yet, and that with so many people going after starters, I figured that by going after ANOTHER really cheap but good starter should help me spend more money in some other areas later in the draft.
As for Beltre, I felt that I was being sneaky for a bit because Cot's doesn't list players that haven't signed yet, so I don't think it listed Beltre at all, so I figured that people forgot about him. I'm taking a bit of a risk depending on where he signs, but to be honest, I chose Beltre more because of his outstanding defense (and I have some groundball pitchers) than because of his offense. I definitely overpaid, but I had the money to spend and if he has a decent offensive season along with his defense then it'd work out.
Please Texas, go and sign Beltre!!