Draft Day Open Thread #1
Odorizzi? Perry? Melville? Hewitt?
The anticipation builds as the first round is set to get under way. Odorizzi's getting some late buzz, he might not be available to the Rockies after all.
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Each team has five minutes to pick, correct?
So the Rockies should be making their pick at 2:05 MT at the latest?
by Tom (RFTN) on Jun 5, 2008 11:43 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I wish
this was held in New York City. I’d be there in a minute.
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by Russ Oates on Jun 5, 2008 11:43 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Absolutely,
I’ll believe it when I see it, but if we pass on him and he’s available, it better be for somebody really special.
by Rox Girl on Jun 5, 2008 12:04 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think the two high schoolers
Odorizzi and Hewitt, would be the only guys you could justify (assuming somebody doesn’t just plummet alongside Melville).
by David OhNo on Jun 5, 2008 12:05 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I doubt we go over slot
Spending $3 million on Luis Vizcaino might be the money that keeps us from being able to sign Melville. Real smart, O’Dud.
by rosenthal on Jun 5, 2008 11:56 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Rays
fan feeling a bit confident with that “1st pick this year, 30th pick next year” sign.
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by Russ Oates on Jun 5, 2008 12:01 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Wait...
The Rays have fans???
Every day is a Holliday!
by free7694 on Jun 5, 2008 12:02 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nothing
like a little winning to do that.
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by Russ Oates on Jun 5, 2008 12:03 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Freaks. I think that guy would definitely
Fit the definition of fanatic.
by Rox Girl on Jun 5, 2008 12:03 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
There are some people
who say the same thing about us.
by Tom (RFTN) on Jun 5, 2008 12:11 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gammons
just said this draft is different: “Some teams will have a guy rated in the first round, while others will have him in the third round.” That’s just not true. You read those comments every year.
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by Russ Oates on Jun 5, 2008 12:04 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I didn't come close to finishing my draft preview
but “unheralded” college guys I like, regardless of whether the Rockies draft them or not:
Conor Gillaspie- Will hit anywhere, would win a batting title at Coors
Zach Putnam- love big sinkers
Cody Satterwhite- IF it clicks, he reminds me of Matt Clement
Aaron Shafer- Another sinker guy (watched him dominate over the weekend)
James Darnell- Pretty good power for a post first-rounder
Brandon Crawford- not really “unheralded”
Jacob Thompson- Love the curve out of the 6’6 frame, will be underdrafted
Kyle Russell- When the buzz died down, he got white hot over last two weeks, power-wise
by David OhNo on Jun 5, 2008 12:12 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Russell would be an interesting bargain pick if he's available in the third round
Maybe even our second round selection. I like Crawford as that type of player, too, even if he went to the wrong school.
by Rox Girl on Jun 5, 2008 12:20 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought it was supposed to start at 1
It’s now 1:14 and Draft Tracker still has nothing.
by Tom (RFTN) on Jun 5, 2008 12:15 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Coverage starts at 1, not the draft.
Pick is almost in.
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by Russ Oates on Jun 5, 2008 12:15 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or noon or 2 depending
on where you are.
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by Russ Oates on Jun 5, 2008 12:16 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
To no surprise,
the Rays select SS Tim Beckham with the first overall pick.
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by Russ Oates on Jun 5, 2008 12:16 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
It's crazy
looking to Beckham’s birth date and seeing “1990”—two years younger than me and the same year as my sister.
We are all dead.
by Silverblood on Jun 5, 2008 12:18 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
No kidding
I’m in the same boat. He’s two years younger than me and just 5 months older than my brother.
Every day is a Holliday!
by free7694 on Jun 5, 2008 12:21 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
You guys are kidding, right?
He’s six years younger than me. This may be the first time that every player in the draft is younger than me, assuming last year wasn’t.
by Tom (RFTN) on Jun 5, 2008 12:21 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
And, strangely enough
Exactly four years younger than my brother.
by Tom (RFTN) on Jun 5, 2008 12:22 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Only difference is, your sister's not signing
a multi-million dollar contract with Columbia in the near future.
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by Russ Oates on Jun 5, 2008 12:22 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nope
But since I’m just getting to the point where I’m older than the kids in the draft, it’s weird (and makes me wonder what I’m doing with my life, heh).
We are all dead.
by Silverblood on Jun 5, 2008 12:23 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pirates
take 3B Pedro Alvarez.Good pick.
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by Russ Oates on Jun 5, 2008 12:22 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I saw him up close
at a ballgame a few weeks ago, and I have to say… 6’2” may actually be an inch or two off. He looked more like 6’3” or 6’4” to me.
by Tom (RFTN) on Jun 5, 2008 12:24 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Height envy?
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by Russ Oates on Jun 5, 2008 12:26 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pretty much.
But it goes against the usual practice of overstating a player’s size. Look at the NBA Draft combine results and see how some of the players there measured up against what they were listed at in college. Michael Beasley was listed at 6’10” in college, but he measured 6’7” without shoes at the draft combine.
by Tom (RFTN) on Jun 5, 2008 12:31 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jim Callis
already looks like he needs some sleep.
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by Russ Oates on Jun 5, 2008 12:24 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
He probably does, they're up really late at BA draft eve
Making their morning of mock pretty accurate.
by Rox Girl on Jun 5, 2008 12:27 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Royals
select 1B Eric Hosmer. Interesting to see how much he gets from the Royals.
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by Russ Oates on Jun 5, 2008 12:29 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
No surprises yet.
This has pretty much gone according to the most recent updates.
by Rox Girl on Jun 5, 2008 12:29 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ah, Baltimore.
Our pal who didn’t take Chris Nelson in 2004. Make your pick.
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by Russ Oates on Jun 5, 2008 12:32 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Brian Matusz
Much less crazy than they used to be these last couple of seasons.
by Rox Girl on Jun 5, 2008 12:34 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe you remember.
If the Orioles took Nelson, I believe the Rockies had it down to Diamond and Townsend. I think Diamond would have been the choice, but I can’t remember.
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by Russ Oates on Jun 5, 2008 12:35 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I remember it being Diamond too.
I think they had soured on Townsend by that time.
by Rox Girl on Jun 5, 2008 12:37 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Baltimore
drafts LHP Brian Matusz. Yeah, I can see him dominate the Yankees in the near future.
San Francisco, please waste your pick.
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by Russ Oates on Jun 5, 2008 12:33 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
If it's Posey
I’m trying to figure out if his given name is actually, in fact, Buster. If it’s not, and the Giants pick him, I petition we immediately start referring to him as that.
by Tom (RFTN) on Jun 5, 2008 12:38 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I actually paid
a whole lot more attention to the NFL draft (read scouting reports, combine news, watched college games) than I did to the MLB draft, which is odd. In any case, I’m sort of flying by the seat of my pants here since I’ve never actually HEARD of these guys (which I probably should have). In short, I just want us to get somebody good. (Big surprise).
We are all dead.
by Silverblood on Jun 5, 2008 12:38 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
We'll let you know if we're successful.
I’d start crying if they announce Andrew Cashner, TCU, though.
by Rox Girl on Jun 5, 2008 12:39 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Could have
had him a few drafts ago.
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by Russ Oates on Jun 5, 2008 12:41 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
It would have been a steal at that round.
This round, not so much.
by Rox Girl on Jun 5, 2008 12:42 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Giants
take Gerald Posey, or Buster as he is commonly known as.
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by Russ Oates on Jun 5, 2008 12:39 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
"Gerald." Heh.
I wonder what happens if you call him Gerald.
by Tom (RFTN) on Jun 5, 2008 12:39 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does it make sense to draft
catchers who will probably never be stars at 5?
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by moomacher on Jun 5, 2008 12:39 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
No.
But does anything the Giants do make sense?
by Tom (RFTN) on Jun 5, 2008 12:40 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
On the other hand...
It makes as much sense as drafting a starting pitcher who will probably never be an ace at 2. Or a college closer at 8.
by Tom (RFTN) on Jun 5, 2008 12:49 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
SabeanLogic!
Hey, someone else in the West needs to have it.
We are all dead.
by Silverblood on Jun 5, 2008 12:40 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gerald....
Let’s hope he’s an overly expensive, overhyped bust, which there’s a chance of. There’s also a chance of him being the AJ pierzynski they’ve always wanted.
by Rox Girl on Jun 5, 2008 12:41 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
They HAD AJ Pierzynski
And traded away Francisco Liriano to get him. Heh.
by Tom (RFTN) on Jun 5, 2008 12:51 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
In big club news
Yorvit got 3 games, Kemp got 4. Nice that Kemp got hit harder for losing the fight…
by Teekalong on Jun 5, 2008 12:43 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Marlins
opt for high school C Kyle Skipworth.
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by Russ Oates on Jun 5, 2008 12:44 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
This is why I say Castro's long gone by our pick
There’s only one good catcher left on the board and he’s it.
by Rox Girl on Jun 5, 2008 12:46 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cincy's on the clock.
Will we see Gordon Beckham here?
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by Russ Oates on Jun 5, 2008 12:47 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Just out of curiosity
Are Tim and Gordon Beckham related?
by Tom (RFTN) on Jun 5, 2008 12:49 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
And no
Cincy drafts Yonder Alonso.
by Tom (RFTN) on Jun 5, 2008 12:50 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Reds
take Miami 1B Yonder Alonso.
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by Russ Oates on Jun 5, 2008 12:50 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Justin Smoak dropping a bit
The White Sox will now probably take Beckham
by Rox Girl on Jun 5, 2008 12:51 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Keith Law
says this is a huge surprise, since there was no connection between the two. Alonso’s asking for quite a bit to sign.
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by Russ Oates on Jun 5, 2008 12:52 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think it's that big a surprise,
The Lawrie rumors showed how much they were valuing power this season, and Alonso’s got as much of that as anybody.
by Rox Girl on Jun 5, 2008 12:55 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is MLB.com crapped out for anyone else
or is it just me?
We are all dead.
by Silverblood on Jun 5, 2008 12:52 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Either that
or the White Sox are taking a long time to make this pick.
by Tom (RFTN) on Jun 5, 2008 12:54 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Commercial break.
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by Russ Oates on Jun 5, 2008 12:56 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
The White Sox
go with SS Gordon Beckham. A favorite of mine.
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by Russ Oates on Jun 5, 2008 12:55 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Smoak over Washington?
I think the Nats would be happy with that.
by Rox Girl on Jun 5, 2008 12:57 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
And Crow to the 'Stros after that.
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by Russ Oates on Jun 5, 2008 12:59 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nope, Crow to the Nats
There’s definitely been a wrench or two thrown into a lot of team’s plans. I think some of it comes down to Florida taking Skipworth so early.
by Rox Girl on Jun 5, 2008 1:01 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nats
take Aaron Crow.
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by Russ Oates on Jun 5, 2008 1:00 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Crow to the Nats.
Smoak drops further.
by Tom (RFTN) on Jun 5, 2008 1:00 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I think the A's are the next line of resistence
I don’t think Justin will fall past Oakland.
by Rox Girl on Jun 5, 2008 1:03 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Drafted once,
why not draft him again?
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by Russ Oates on Jun 5, 2008 1:04 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I had forgotten that.
Some teams actually don’t like going back to draft picks that turned them down once already. Maybe Smoak does fall past Oakland.
by Rox Girl on Jun 5, 2008 1:06 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
No ESPN
Thanks for the coverage. After watching the draft on tape last year I wanted to take off this year and watch, but alas in the office and this will have to do. Forgot to even tape it this year.
Alfonso sounds like the surprise so far, but they like those big Adam Dunn type bats there.
I think we see lots of pitchers going in this area starting with Nats who pick arms, and leaving very few left for the bottom of the draft.
by HiAspire on Jun 5, 2008 1:01 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Also at the office
Of course, watching drafts on TV is kinda pointless. All I really need to know is who went where, not watch a bunch of guys break down the pick.
by Tom (RFTN) on Jun 5, 2008 1:03 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Astros
choose Stanford C Jason Castro. And there he goes.
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by Russ Oates on Jun 5, 2008 1:05 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Schlereth?
Anyone know anything about Mark Schlereth’s son? (I don’t know his name.) They’ve talked to Mark a few times on the radio shows I listen to at work, and he was just mentioned as a potential first rounder. But I don’t follow the draft, really, other than what I read here, so I’m curious about him.
by holly96 on Jun 5, 2008 1:06 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Probably late,
He’s one of those guys where there’s a lot of divergence. Anywhere from around pick #18 to the sandwich round.
by Rox Girl on Jun 5, 2008 1:07 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
And his name is Daniel.
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by Russ Oates on Jun 5, 2008 1:08 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks
I find it interesting that the dad was a professional athlete in one sport and his son could be a professional athlete in a different sport. That doesn’t happen very often. And I’ve always liked Mark, so I hope Daniel eventually ends up in the majors.
by holly96 on Jun 5, 2008 1:18 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Daniel Schlereth
is the name, I think.
by Tom (RFTN) on Jun 5, 2008 1:08 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Schlereth
Danny Schlereth pitched against my Legion team a few years back – I had a pretty good front row seat to see him shut us out on two hits. He was at 91-93 with the fastball at that point with a big slider. I know he committed to UNLV, had TJ surgery, and is now topping out at 97 as the closer for Arizona.
Staying on the sunny side of Blake Street since 1993.
by Franchise26 on Jun 5, 2008 1:10 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think the catchers going fast probably surprised some people.
Now it’s a matter if pitchers or first basemen drop.
by Rox Girl on Jun 5, 2008 1:10 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Buster
I think the Giants were real happy about having Posey fall to them and were hoping he would after some talk about him going #1 overall, but they’ve set themselves up now for a comparison with those two top catchers going back-to-back. If Skipworth outperforms him (as he easily could with arguably better tools and more power) they are going to look bad there with the better catcher going just after their pick. It’s set up for a comparison there for Giants fans anyway and some second-guessing. Castro gone now too so there goes the catchers. And only 2 first basemen gone with lots of good ones available, so one sliding does seem on track.
by HiAspire on Jun 5, 2008 1:09 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
So far we're both right
Melville and Odorizzi still on the board, no raw toolsy high schoolers like Hicks or Lawrie have been taken, either.
by Rox Girl on Jun 5, 2008 1:11 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Rangers take
1B Justin Smoak. Oakland doesn’t get him.
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by Russ Oates on Jun 5, 2008 1:11 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I wonder
Smoak dropped below a bunch of guys with better tools, but he might end up being the best hitter in this draft. I wonder if that’s going to come back to bite anyone in the ass.
by Tom (RFTN) on Jun 5, 2008 1:12 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
A's
go with Rickie’s brother, Miami 2B Jemile Weeks.
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by Russ Oates on Jun 5, 2008 1:16 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I've made it clear in other places that I don't think he's as good as a lot of scouts seem to think.
At #12, I definitely think the A’s might regret this decision.
by Rox Girl on Jun 5, 2008 1:18 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Reaches
Instead of picking the top available arm when a player you wanted wasn’t there as I would expect with Houston and Oakland who could use them, they both seemed to reach for something else. Arguably both good players but ones who could just as easily have gone in the lower part of the first round normally. Texas often also goes for arms, but the big powerful 1B is a nice fit to eventually fill the spot from the last highly rated 1B that they traded away. With those developments, odds going up for a pitcher to last possibly unless there is a run on them soon—which there could be with the teams coming up.
by HiAspire on Jun 5, 2008 1:21 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
St. Louis
selects Ariz. St. 3B Brett Wallace.
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by Russ Oates on Jun 5, 2008 1:22 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Wallace
Brett Wallace to the Cards – do they anticipate having a hole at first base sometime soon? Becuase this kid ain’t no third baseman.
Staying on the sunny side of Blake Street since 1993.
by Franchise26 on Jun 5, 2008 1:22 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Like the Reds, they're planning on radical realignment
And that they’ll be switching to the AL where they’ll need a DH.
by Rox Girl on Jun 5, 2008 1:24 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
They seemed to have no problem
with using Chris Duncan as an outfielder when they didn’t have a hole at first base.
by Tom (RFTN) on Jun 5, 2008 1:25 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
The problem
with using Chris Duncan as an outfielder is that Chris Duncan is a horrendous outfielder.
I would think it would be a much larger issue to contend with if your third baseman is a horrendous third baseman. See: Braun, Ryan. And at least he was a good enough athlete to move to the OF.
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by Franchise26 on Jun 5, 2008 1:27 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Twins
decide on OF Aaron Hicks. Only guy in attendance today.
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by Russ Oates on Jun 5, 2008 1:27 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Melville and Martin
Are currently the two top talents on my board. HS pitchers haven’t been a commodity so far.
by Rox Girl on Jun 5, 2008 1:29 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
And there goes one of them. Figures with the Dodgers.
I should have seen that coming.
by Rox Girl on Jun 5, 2008 1:34 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Dodgers
opt for 3B Ethan Martin.
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by Russ Oates on Jun 5, 2008 1:33 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Selig
announced him as a 3B.
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by Russ Oates on Jun 5, 2008 1:35 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
One of several two way players
Like Hicks, he’s got 1st round talent either way. Odorizzi’s a 1st round pitcher, 3-6th round infielder.
by Rox Girl on Jun 5, 2008 1:36 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Interesting that they like hom more at 3B
I like their thinking, though.
by Rox Girl on Jun 5, 2008 1:34 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now they can have a Martin
that pitches AND plays third base as well. Martin overload!
We are all dead.
by Silverblood on Jun 5, 2008 1:36 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
As well as the one that catches and plays third base (sometimes)
They just need one to close and play 3B, and one who makes sure fans show up on time and plays 3b.
by Rox Girl on Jun 5, 2008 1:37 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't forget
the Martin marshal that makes sure fans stay past the seventh…. and plays third base. And yeah, Russ Martin managed to make himself irritating when he was playing third and taking away hits.
We are all dead.
by Silverblood on Jun 5, 2008 1:39 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Russ Martin's just plain awful
for being named Russell.
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by Russ Oates on Jun 5, 2008 1:39 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Despite the fact that he's a Dodger
I have to admit I really like Russ(ell) Martin.
We are all dead.
by Silverblood on Jun 5, 2008 1:40 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Brew Crew
takes C Brett Lawrie, a Canadian.
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by Russ Oates on Jun 5, 2008 1:38 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
From British Columbia.
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by Russ Oates on Jun 5, 2008 1:38 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I had this wild fantasy that a lot of people suddenly soured on him
So he fell to us. It wasn’t to be, though. Brewers will have five more picks between our next two, this is shaping up to be a really good draft for them already.
by Rox Girl on Jun 5, 2008 1:41 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
How did the brewers get so many picks?
I dont remember them losing a ton of marquee free agents
The 2008 Rockies: All loses, all season
by moomacher on Jun 5, 2008 1:42 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cordero was the big fish,
And Jenkins netted them a couple if I recall.
by Rox Girl on Jun 5, 2008 1:44 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Geoff Jenkins?
Wow.
The 2008 Rockies: All loses, all season
by moomacher on Jun 5, 2008 1:47 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, go figure, huh?
I might be mistaken though. I wouldn’t think he’d be pick worthy if we couldn’t even get one for Kaz.
by Rox Girl on Jun 5, 2008 1:49 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
back up plan
So if Melville and Odorizzi are gone – then what??
TGFPR!!
by jlot10 on Jun 5, 2008 1:42 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Hewitt or Zach Collier
Either one would make me just about as happy as the two HS arms.
by Rox Girl on Jun 5, 2008 1:43 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Guess it's too much
to ask for Christian Friedrich to fall to 25?
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by Russ Oates on Jun 5, 2008 1:46 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was thinking about mentioning him, too
He’d be on my short list of acceptable picks if he did.
by Rox Girl on Jun 5, 2008 1:48 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Our friends to the north
grab 1B David Cooper. Time to see what the Mets do with their 1st pick in the first round.
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by Russ Oates on Jun 5, 2008 1:44 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Ike Davis is the last of the college 1B's left, right?
He’d still be a decent option if he slides to us.
by Rox Girl on Jun 5, 2008 1:46 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stop saying stuff like that.
Mets take Davis.
by Tom (RFTN) on Jun 5, 2008 1:49 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mets
take Ike Davis. Cubbies give it a go.
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by Russ Oates on Jun 5, 2008 1:49 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
So much for
the thought that a 1B with a middle of the order power bat was likely to fall…
I can’t believe so many teams are staying away from pitching this year with so few good ones available, but maybe that creates a red flag. Either the arms who haven’t been picked aren’t too good if teams are going elsewhere who could use pitching, or those teams are making mistakes.
by HiAspire on Jun 5, 2008 1:53 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm hoping the latter...
It’s shaping up that we’ll have a really nice choice at the moment among high upside RHP’s.
by Rox Girl on Jun 5, 2008 1:55 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why
Did the Chicago White Sox draft Mark Wahlberg from “Boogie Nights”?
Someone misinterpreted the scouting report that read, “carries big stick”.
by rosenthal on Jun 5, 2008 1:53 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't get it.
I don’t remember a Dirk Diggler going in the first round.
by Tom (RFTN) on Jun 5, 2008 1:55 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Must not be watching ESPN
Gordon Beckham’s ridiculous hairdo and boyish looks call to mind Brock Landers himself
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by Franchise26 on Jun 5, 2008 1:56 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nope
I’m at the office and following it on draft tracker.
by Tom (RFTN) on Jun 5, 2008 1:57 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
One of those things you just had to have seen
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by Franchise26 on Jun 5, 2008 1:58 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually
I’m getting a pretty good idea from this.
by Tom (RFTN) on Jun 5, 2008 1:59 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cubs
draft RHP Andrew Cashner. Reliever goes.
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Ha-ha Cubs...
Setting up for the next century of misery.
by Rox Girl on Jun 5, 2008 1:56 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mariners
select RHP Joshua Fields. There’s another reliever.
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by Russ Oates on Jun 5, 2008 2:00 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow,,, people complain about our Reynolds selection,
Perhaps rightfully, but what does this selection say about the M’s Morrow selection that same year. At least we got the pitcher from the right side of the Bay, even if we didn’t get the best one in the Pac-10.
by Rox Girl on Jun 5, 2008 2:01 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey, Reynolds is at least in the bigs
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by moomacher on Jun 5, 2008 2:02 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow...
he’s been pretty untouchable in relief this year
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by moomacher on Jun 5, 2008 2:04 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
So they need another one?
Huh. Oh well, the day I understand the mind of Bavasi is the day my kids have me institutionalized, hopefully.
by Rox Girl on Jun 5, 2008 2:06 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Josh Fields to Seattle
Born in 1985? Suddenly I’m not quite feeling so old here.
by Tom (RFTN) on Jun 5, 2008 2:01 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Senior.
Drafted in the 2nd round last year, but the Braves didn’t sign him.
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by Russ Oates on Jun 5, 2008 2:01 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Still
Doing the math, somebody born in 1985 should have been a senior in college last year, and August isn’t that late of a birthday that he would have been held back a year in school.
by Tom (RFTN) on Jun 5, 2008 2:05 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know some people
born in 1985 (same year as me) who started school a year later than I did.
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Well yeah
Holding kids (especially boys) back in school seems to be a common practice these days. I’m just surprised to see a guy who will be 23 in August being drafted this year.
by Tom (RFTN) on Jun 5, 2008 2:07 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Our pick
We’re going to get a real good pitcher, it looks like. Any shot at Friedrich or Shooter Hunt?
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by Franchise26 on Jun 5, 2008 2:04 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
If the Padres
and Phillies pass on Friedrich . . . I think I’ll wind up being disappointed with the Rockies’ pick.
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by Russ Oates on Jun 5, 2008 2:05 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
You have an unnatural affinity for southpaws, you should have it checked out.
That could hurt your job prospects if your potential employers found out.
by Rox Girl on Jun 5, 2008 2:14 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lefties are special.
And we’re way cooler than you righties.
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by Russ Oates on Jun 5, 2008 2:15 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Was that towards me?
Because if it is… hey, guilty. I’m a lefty too. Guess there’s a ‘kindred spirits’ kind of thing.
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by Franchise26 on Jun 5, 2008 2:15 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tigers
select RHP Ryan Perry. Another reliever.
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Mets
goes for SS Reese Havens with their second selection. Former Rockies draftee.
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Mets go
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by Russ Oates on Jun 5, 2008 2:13 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Steve Phillips
How is he considered an expert? I’d rather hear Lindsey Lohan’s thoughts on the draft than his.
by rosenthal on Jun 5, 2008 2:11 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Good Ol' Boys Rule
You used to be a GM, therefore you are an expert. Never mind that you were not a good GM.
Lindsey Lohan’s thoughts on the draft would at least be interesting, particularly if she were high.
by Tom (RFTN) on Jun 5, 2008 2:13 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Melville, Friedrich, Hunt, Odorizzi, Cole
All of these pitchers are sliders with a lot of talent. We’re going to be pretty happy it looks like.
by Rox Girl on Jun 5, 2008 2:12 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Who's the can make the biggest / quickest impact in Denver?
TGFPR!!
by jlot10 on Jun 5, 2008 2:13 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Two different things
Biggest impact would mean who will be the best player. Quickest impact would mean who will make it to the major leagues fastest. I’d much rather have the former.
by Tom (RFTN) on Jun 5, 2008 2:14 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lenny Dykstra?
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by Redhawk on Jun 5, 2008 2:16 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Not related.
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by Russ Oates on Jun 5, 2008 2:17 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cutter Dykstra is, though
His son should get chosen in the next couple of rounds.
by Rox Girl on Jun 5, 2008 2:18 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Padres
take 1B Allan Dykstra.
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by Russ Oates on Jun 5, 2008 2:16 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I know I always ask this.
Is he related to Lenny Dykstra?
by Tom (RFTN) on Jun 5, 2008 2:17 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not in anyway.
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by Russ Oates on Jun 5, 2008 2:18 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, that's sort of a reach...
He’s a decent player, though, and the next best college 1B on the board after that earlier run.
by Rox Girl on Jun 5, 2008 2:17 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dykstra
Wow, is that ever a curious pick.
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by Franchise26 on Jun 5, 2008 2:17 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Casey Kelly?
How about this Casey Kelly kid – would he be a fit for us?
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by Franchise26 on Jun 5, 2008 2:18 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I'd rather spend on Cole
While Kelly’s a fine athlete, I’d be surprised out of my mind if we took him.
by Rox Girl on Jun 5, 2008 2:20 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cole
I’m not a fan of the reports that Cole’s apparently a huge douchebag who may not actually like the game all that much. Those kinds of things bother me.
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by Franchise26 on Jun 5, 2008 2:21 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
College prospects
Does anybody know if there’s somewhere I can find a list of draft prospects by school?
by holly96 on Jun 5, 2008 2:21 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
MLB.com has all of them in a database
That you can sort by school. I’ll try and get you the link after our pick.
by Rox Girl on Jun 5, 2008 2:24 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
But since the draft
has already begun, I think they only list those drafted now.
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by Russ Oates on Jun 5, 2008 2:25 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
to make this season even better
we will run out of time on the clock and lose our pick… wouldnt that be fantastic?
Scott Podsenik for center field 08
by roxfan4life on Jun 5, 2008 2:21 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Phillies
select SS Anthony Hewitt.
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by Russ Oates on Jun 5, 2008 2:21 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow
Anthony Hewitt…. A SS in Connecticut…. I would have just assumed he would be white.
by rosenthal on Jun 5, 2008 2:23 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's actually an interesting story
He’s from NYC but a coach there saw him and helped him get into this elite Connecticut prep academy.
by Rox Girl on Jun 5, 2008 2:25 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Interesting
Must have been weird being the only black guy in the state, now that the UConn basketball season is over.
by rosenthal on Jun 5, 2008 2:26 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Errr
Is that really necessary?
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jun 5, 2008 2:27 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Vinny
It’s a tie between Gordon Beckham and El Matador as far as who used the most hair gel this morning.
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by Franchise26 on Jun 5, 2008 2:25 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
No way.
Beckham just got the wig from the Boogie Nights set and tossed it on.
by rosenthal on Jun 5, 2008 2:25 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
It was looking awfully shiny.
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by Franchise26 on Jun 5, 2008 2:26 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
who we gonna take?
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by roxfan4life on Jun 5, 2008 2:25 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
With the 25th pick
the Colorado Rockies select LHP Christian Friedrich! Woooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!
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And I'm wondering
how the hell he dropped all the way to us.
by Tom (RFTN) on Jun 5, 2008 2:28 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's amazing he fell to us.
I can definitely get behind this pick.
by Rox Girl on Jun 5, 2008 2:28 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
is selig drunk?
looks like he had too much jack
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by roxfan4life on Jun 5, 2008 2:27 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Ugh
Anytime you can get a guy with an incredibly low upside… well, you gotta go for that.
by rosenthal on Jun 5, 2008 2:28 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
yep
It’s worked out so well with Reynolds so far
by Ghoulowitzki on Jun 5, 2008 2:28 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
how old is this kid?
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by roxfan4life on Jun 5, 2008 2:29 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
A medium throwing Lefty?
And is he a reliever or a starter?
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by Redhawk on Jun 5, 2008 2:31 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Starter.
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by Russ Oates on Jun 5, 2008 2:31 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kieth Law:
Friedrich is the best pick relative to draft spot so far. He has a chance for four average or better pitches. His curveball is already among the best among college starters in the draft. He’s added a cutter that is very effective against right-handed hitters. I’m a little concerned about his command and control, so he probably won’t move as quickly as some other college arms in the first round.
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by moomacher on Jun 5, 2008 2:31 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Command and control
sounds like a few of our other pitchers, huh? I hope this kid can work it all out.
by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jun 5, 2008 2:33 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know.
But who in Asheville’s rotation would be moved to make room? Maybe Chacin gets a promotion to Modesto?
by Tom (RFTN) on Jun 5, 2008 2:33 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Snakes
pick LHP Daniel Schlereth.
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by Russ Oates on Jun 5, 2008 2:32 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Son of
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The Twins
select Miami RHP Carlos Gutierrez. Yankees on the clock now.
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by Russ Oates on Jun 5, 2008 2:38 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm excited
...about the Friedrich pick. It’s good to see us get a star to fall to us.
...there goes Cole to the Bronx
by Since1993 on Jun 5, 2008 2:43 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Yankees
take RHP Gerrit Cole. Not surprising at all given the way things have fallen today.
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by Russ Oates on Jun 5, 2008 2:43 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm surprised
Hunt, Melville and Casey Kelly haven’t been picked yet.
by malakian on Jun 5, 2008 2:46 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Signability
Have these guys fallen because they are projected to be tough signs due to wanting to go to college?
TGFPR!!
by jlot10 on Jun 5, 2008 2:49 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
More surprised by Hunt
Melville and Kelly turned a few clubs off with their well publicized bonus demands, including the teams they were hoping to fall to.
by Rox Girl on Jun 5, 2008 2:50 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess I was wrong on Kelly,
Boras wins by getting him to Boston.
by Rox Girl on Jun 5, 2008 2:55 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just
another example of the rich getting richer (teams at the back getting great players).
by rosenthal on Jun 5, 2008 2:47 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Great?
Top comp for Gerrit Cole – Kyle Farnsworth.
Get this guy a plaque in Cooperstown already.
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by Franchise26 on Jun 5, 2008 2:47 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does he have the glasses?
Because those spectacles alone should get Farny in the hall.
by rosenthal on Jun 5, 2008 2:48 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Any chance we still end up grabbing Ondrizzi in the 2nd?
No likely, right…or is it?
by Since1993 on Jun 5, 2008 2:49 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Almost impossible.
Hopefully somebody else good is still available, though.
by Rox Girl on Jun 5, 2008 2:52 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would have said Friedrichs or...
Cole would NEVER be sitting at 25, though.
by Since1993 on Jun 5, 2008 2:55 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Indians
take 3B Lonnie Chisenhall, who was charged with larceny last year at South Carolina. Transferred to a JC.
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by Russ Oates on Jun 5, 2008 2:50 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
he's projected
a lot of steals over his career
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by Redhawk on Jun 5, 2008 2:52 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shapiro better lock up the Jake's computers at night.
I don’t know if he wants the secret of the midges in a pawn shop somewhere.
by Rox Girl on Jun 5, 2008 2:53 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Next pick
So when the hell is our next pick??
TGFPR!!
by jlot10 on Jun 5, 2008 2:52 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
The Red Sox
close out the first round with SS Casey Kelly.
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by Russ Oates on Jun 5, 2008 2:54 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
15 minutes
until the compensation round. Too long.
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by Russ Oates on Jun 5, 2008 2:54 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I hate
Scott Boras. He has ruined the draft as well as free agency.
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by Redhawk on Jun 5, 2008 2:57 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Are we waiting
for ESPN to go off the air?
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by free7694 on Jun 5, 2008 3:58 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Second round's just about set to start.
Let’s hope somebody else tumbles to the Rockies.
by Rox Girl on Jun 5, 2008 4:14 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
How many rounds
Will they do today?
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by free7694 on Jun 5, 2008 4:24 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
First five rounds.
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by Russ Oates on Jun 5, 2008 4:24 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
ah... that's right
I was thinking of something else.
by malakian on Jun 5, 2008 4:25 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yay!
Round Two’s started.
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Tyler Sample
Could the top-ranked Colorado HS player be an option at 72?
Baseball America ranked him as 42nd best player in the draft.
It’s probably more likely that they’ll take a position player in the second round though.
by malakian on Jun 5, 2008 4:24 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
That would be a great pick if he's still available at that point
I see him getting taken sooner than that.
by Rox Girl on Jun 5, 2008 4:28 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cutter Dykstra
selected at 54. Now he actually IS the son of Lenny Dykstra.
by Tom (RFTN) on Jun 5, 2008 4:31 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Brad Hand to the Marlins
I know nothing about him, but his name makes me giggle.
by holly96 on Jun 5, 2008 4:31 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Because the Marlins
will have a Hand on things?
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Cutter Dykstra
to the Brewers. Is that his real name?
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by Russ Oates on Jun 5, 2008 4:32 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
According to the guys at Brew Crew Ball
It is.
by Tom (RFTN) on Jun 5, 2008 4:34 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Destin Hood
Is that like the male version of Destiny? Or a variation on Dustin? I’ve never seen that before.
by holly96 on Jun 5, 2008 4:33 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
He's from Alabama
I blame rednecks
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by free7694 on Jun 5, 2008 4:34 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Looking at his photo
“Rednecks” is not the correct word to use.
by Tom (RFTN) on Jun 5, 2008 4:36 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
You have a point.
Every day is a Holliday!
by free7694 on Jun 5, 2008 4:37 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was thinking
of the beach resort in Florida. I’ve never been there, but it’s really popular with people around here. Destin is close to Mobile, which is where that guy’s from.
by Tom (RFTN) on Jun 5, 2008 4:34 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
A's take
Tyson Ross out of Cal. Earlier in the year, he looked like a first rounder.
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by Russ Oates on Jun 5, 2008 4:35 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Doh...
Peterson, Ladendorf, Ross, some players I really liked as possible second rounders just got nabbed in a row.
by Rox Girl on Jun 5, 2008 4:39 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Cubs
take Aaron Shafer, RHP, Wichita State. There was a guy I was hoping for.
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by Russ Oates on Jun 5, 2008 4:43 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Tigers take Satterwhite
Sample’s still out there, though.
by Rox Girl on Jun 5, 2008 4:45 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am a little fuzzy on determining draft positions
How did we end up with our second choice all the way at #72?
We are all dead.
by Silverblood on Jun 5, 2008 4:47 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Compensation picks
create the compensation round and move all subsequent picks back by however many compensatory picks there are.
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by Russ Oates on Jun 5, 2008 4:47 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's #25 in the second round.
With 16 compensatory pics between Rounds 1 and 2.
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by free7694 on Jun 5, 2008 4:47 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
sandwich round
when we have good players sign with other teams as free agents, you’ll know how it feels to get bonus picks.
by Rox Girl on Jun 5, 2008 4:48 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
After suffering the pain
of watching all our good players flee for mega-contracts. Maybe I’d rather not… but I will anyway.
We are all dead.
by Silverblood on Jun 5, 2008 4:48 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Mets
took Javier Rodriguez out of the Puerto Rico Baseball Academy. Not up to date on other Puerto Rico prospects, but I bet the Rockies will choose a guy from there later on.
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by Russ Oates on Jun 5, 2008 4:47 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
With Minaya's interest in Latino players
Not too surprising.
We are all dead.
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Charles Blackmon, RF, Georgia Tech
Any word on this guy?
We are all dead.
by Silverblood on Jun 5, 2008 4:49 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Charles Blackmon
from Georgia Tech is our second pick.
by Tom (RFTN) on Jun 5, 2008 4:49 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Charlie Blackmon
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The Rockies take
Charles Blackmon, RF, Georgia Tech
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C. Blackmon
I got nothing here.
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by Franchise26 on Jun 5, 2008 4:50 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Quick take on Blackmon
Hit .396, 8 homers, .564 slugging, 25 steals in 30 attempts this season.
by Tom (RFTN) on Jun 5, 2008 4:51 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Also...
It’s Charlie Blackmon, not Charles.
by Tom (RFTN) on Jun 5, 2008 4:52 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
BA says he could be one of the biggest sleepers in the draft
But I suspect they didn’t think he’d be taken this early. He went to college as a pitcher, but has emerged as a five tool outfielder. He’s sort of the Casey Weathers of outfielders in that regard.
by Rox Girl on Jun 5, 2008 4:54 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
MLB goes
by the guy’s birth certificate name, so it is Charles.
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Drafted
in the 28th round of the 2004 draft by the Marlins, as a LHP.
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Power and speed
Always a good combo.
We are all dead.
by Silverblood on Jun 5, 2008 4:54 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Blackmon
Just watched his scouting video over at MLB.com – lefty with a decent swing and great speed. My gut reaction based upon those traits is to compare him to Cory Sullivan, but that’s not totally fair based upon 2:30 of footage.
Either way – you can’t teach speed, so I don’t mind drafting guys with that tool.
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by Franchise26 on Jun 5, 2008 4:55 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
More power than Sullivan
But he’s also less refined. It’s going to be an interesting progression for him. He’ll be old for his leagues because he’s so raw, but with talent you can’t really ignore.
by Rox Girl on Jun 5, 2008 4:57 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Charlie Blackmon

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Following a trend
Lots of guys in this draft whose race doesn’t match the name (Hicks and Hewitt come immediately to mind) – I was floored to see a white guy when I pulled up Blackmon’s scouting video.
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by Franchise26 on Jun 5, 2008 4:57 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Needs a haircut
He doesn’t want to be mistaken for Eric Byrnes…..
We are all dead.
by Silverblood on Jun 5, 2008 4:57 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sample to the Royals.
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by Russ Oates on Jun 5, 2008 4:58 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
And Sample goes
to the Royals, where I’m sure he’ll be tormenting us in a few years during the annual Interleague-from-Hell series against KC.
We are all dead.
by Silverblood on Jun 5, 2008 4:58 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
The only good thing about that series is the picnic
That accompanies it. The Rockies might get whooped on the diamond, but they kick butt in the sack potato race. Oh wait, I’m imagining the picnic part to hide the torment. Never mind.
by Rox Girl on Jun 5, 2008 5:01 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Roger Kieschnick
Any relation to Brooks?
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by Silverblood on Jun 5, 2008 5:01 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Brooks Kieschnick's
third cousin just went to the Giants
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by Russ Oates on Jun 5, 2008 5:01 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
That answers my question
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by Silverblood on Jun 5, 2008 5:03 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Nats pick up
another Long Beach State SS in Daniel Espinosa.
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by Silverblood on Jun 5, 2008 5:05 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, but not
as good as the others.
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by Russ Oates on Jun 5, 2008 5:07 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sample
I’m starting to feel old – this draft already has featured a player I played against (Schlereth) and a player my kid brother has played against (Sample).
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by Franchise26 on Jun 5, 2008 5:06 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
A's
draft Preston Paramore, but call him Petey.
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by Russ Oates on Jun 5, 2008 5:08 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Paramore
Maybe it’s just my ASU fandom, but I really wanted to see the Rox get Paramore.
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by Franchise26 on Jun 5, 2008 5:09 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Preston Paramore?
With a name like that, he can have a career as a porn star once he retires.
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by Silverblood on Jun 5, 2008 5:09 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Paramore and Gordon Beckham
The new Chest Rockwell and Brock Landers.
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by Franchise26 on Jun 5, 2008 5:09 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't forget
Lance Broadway on the ChiSox…
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by Silverblood on Jun 5, 2008 5:10 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dodgers
draft Kyle Russell. I think we know my thoughts on Russell.
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by Russ Oates on Jun 5, 2008 5:11 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I've started a new thread, this one's getting a little slow.
You can find the link here.
by Rox Girl on Jun 5, 2008 5:12 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Brewers
select Cal Poly OF Logan Schafer. He was the Rockies’ 47th round pick last year.
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