348 replies to this topic

[philly sox fan]

Wow, LaPorta's decision to go back to school really paid off in a big way. 7th pick should get around 2.3M. No way the Sox were every close to that last year.

[SouthernBoSox]

LaPorta to the Brewers? That's a head scratcher.

No kidding, if you're going to take a Boras client, take Porcello. I'm confused.

[Seabass177]

LaPorta to the Brewers? Seems like a bit of a stretch at #7, and they've got Fielder at first. Unless they're going to move him to the OF or something, I don't get it.

[BigMike]

LaPorta to the Brewers? That's a head scratcher.

Maybe they have inside information that Selig is going to bring the DH to the National league.

It sure seems like a pretty rediculously awful pick. He is not value at this point, and he is little more than a DH on defense

[Drocca]

Laporta? Interesting.

This is what, to me, is so interesting about the MLB draft. Team's draft boards are so wildly different that it's fun to follow.

[BigMike]

No kidding, if you're going to take a Boras client, take Porcello. I'm confused.

LaPorta is MUCH more signable than Porcello is. Probably about 1/4 the cost. but still a very bizzare pick

[mt8thsw9th]

I think brewerfan.net just crashed.

[Razor Shines]

Looks like they don't want to pay the Prince in a few years.

[PooNani]

Does LaPorta have any arm strength? I mean he did move off catcher because of Jeroloman, but i got the impression that he was also pretty damn mediocre back there. It makes sense if he could stick there but goodness this makes no sense otherwise

[SouthernBoSox]

LaPorta is MUCH more signable than Porcello is. Probably about 1/4 the cost. but still a very bizzare pick

No doubt, but Porcello was the right pick IMO.

[templeUsox]

I don't understand the Laporta pick at all. I'm sure there's more to it than meets the eye.

[Razor Shines]

BP is thinking they might try him in LF. But, everything I've heard before today would indicate he's too slow for the OF.

[BigMike]

No doubt, but Porcello was the right pick IMO.

Not if you are unwilling to give him 10 million.

I just thing there were a lot of Better players than LaPorta on the table, and a lot of better players that are at least as signable

[redinchicago]

I should have DVR'd the draft. These are some interesting couple of picks by MIL and COL.

What does Callis have to say about this?

[finnVT]

Looks like they don't want to pay the Prince in a few years.

You'd have to think that LaPorta's about as close to the majors as any hitter in this draft, though, right? So presumably it would be an issue before Prince hits FA. Maybe they think LaPorta can handle LF? That said, the Brewers get about as close a free pass as anyone as far as the draft goes..

[Razor Shines]

MLB.com just showed footage of Aumont, the pitcher from Quebec (Seattle's pick). Looks like a monster out there. 6-7, 225 with a heavy sinker...in high school.

[Razor Shines]

Brad Mills' son goes to CLE at #13.

[JohntheBaptist]

Beau Mills goes to CLE at 13th. That's right around where he was projected at, correct?

[mt8thsw9th]

The second Lewis-Clark State College alum the Indians have picked up this year.

[John Dopson]

Two former Sox picks (LaPorta & Mills) in the top 13 overall.

[The Flying Dutchman]

That would be Brad Mills' son going 13th to the indians correct?

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Edited by The Flying Dutchman, 07 June 2007 - 02:23 PM.

[Midurty]

Callis is a great analyst, but there's a reason he works in print. He's so damn boring.

[BigMike]

It will be interesting to see if SF uses one of their picks on Porcello, basically so that they can bank the pick for next year

[PooNani]

I can't believe Harvey, Porcello, and Main are all available by 20. So much for all the draft rules bringing about fairness in the draft haha

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Edited by PooNani, 07 June 2007 - 02:59 PM.

[BigMike]

I can't believe Harvey, Porcello, and Main are all available by 20. So much for all the draft rules bringing about fairness in the draft haha

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To be fair it seems like Harvey has dropped mostly because he was just ok this spring, not dominant as expected. Of course if he was an easy sign, he might already be gone.

Maybe the Celtics should see if they can confuse Portland, Seattle, etc by getting Boras to represent Oden.

[Razor Shines]

We need Chicago or Detroit to grab Porcello here.

[Drocca]

I'm at 24(Main) not sure if I'm totally caught up with the way I'm following it.

What do our resident draft dudes think about how it's gone so far?

[Cuzittt]

I'm at 24(Main) not sure if I'm totally caught up with the way I'm following it.

What do our resident draft dudes think about how it's gone so far?

You are caught up.

Porcello is falling like a rock. So is Borbon (OF, Tennessee). Both are Boras clients (as are a bunch who have already been picked).

Big surprise thus far was LaPorta to the Brewers.

[templeUsox]

I'm at 24(Main) not sure if I'm totally caught up with the way I'm following it.

What do our resident draft dudes think about how it's gone so far?

Pretty much as expected. If the Yankees get Porcello, the Sox are going to have a hard time not having the worst draft in the AL East this year.

[DJnVa]

Pretty much as expected. If the Yankees get Porcello, the Sox are going to have a hard time not having the worst draft in the AL East this year.

That's a heck of a statement based on a total of 0 picks even made by Boston and the fact it could take a few years to judge when they finally get one.

[PooNani]

Tigers gotta be taking Porcello here. I'm happy with Smoker or Harvey at #30 if so

[templeUsox]

Well I'm talking about what the immediate reaction to the draft will be.

If the D-Rays gets Price, the Yankees get Porcello, the O's get Wieters, and the Blue Jays simply use all their first round picks wisely, it will be hard for the Sox to match that.

[TomRicardo]

That's a heck of a statement based on a total of 0 picks even made by Boston and the fact it could take a few years to judge when they finally get one.

Ugg don't you realize, the draft is televised now, so obviously it is more important. I mean, I understand bringing more interest in the draft but this is going to end up disappointing more people than exciting. Being most of these people are at least three years away from the majors and probably 4 or 5 from being impact players.

[BoSox Rule]

Tigers take Porcello. That's huge.

[Morgan's Magic Snowplow]

Nice! Porcello to the Tigers.

[Mike in CT]

Wow!! Tigers stepped up for Porcello!!

[philly sox fan]

David Chadd is a genuis - Cameron Maybin, Andrew Miller, Rick Porcello.

Why can't we get scouting directors like that?

[cannonball 1729]

Wow!! Tigers stepped up for Porcello!!

The Tigers owed us one after taking Miller off the board before the Sox could last year.

[BigMike]

David Chadd is a genuis - Cameron Maybin, Andrew Miller, Rick Porcello.

Why can't we get scouting directors like that?

Obviously you never know with pitchers, but man the Tigers, and really the Devil Rays (add Price to Davis, Mghee, etc) might just dominate the next decade.

[SaveBooFerriss]

Our long national nightmare is over. Yay Tigers.

[philly sox fan]

David Chadd is a genuis - Cameron Maybin, Andrew Miller, Rick Porcello.

Why can't we get scouting directors like that?

Quoting my own post just to note that Callis is ripping me off!

[Razor Shines]

Ugg don't you realize, the draft is televised now, so obviously it is more important. I mean, I understand bringing more interest in the draft but this is going to end up disappointing more people than exciting. Being most of these people are at least three years away from the majors and probably 4 or 5 from being impact players.

Televising the draft hasn't really changed the popularity. This year's draft will certainly be less exciting than last years, because of the huge number of early picks the team had in 2006.

The last time the Sox had their first pick this late, they grabbed Pedroia. So, anything could happen.

[Lucen]

Nice! Porcello to the Tigers.

I would not have liked seeing him end up in the Yankees' farm system. Not thrilled that they could get Harvey either, but oh well.

[TomRicardo]

Televising the draft hasn't really changed the popularity. This year's draft will certainly be less exciting than last years, because of the huge number of early picks the team had in 2006.

The last time the Sox had their first pick this late, they grabbed Pedroia. So, anything could happen.

I am talking about nationally not just with the Red Sox.

[Mike in CT]

LOL... how fitting. Brackman to the Yankees after Porcello gets scooped up by Detroit.

[Drocca]

I am talking about nationally not just with the Red Sox.

I still don't think you've made a coherent point.

[Lucen]

Over on the project prospect boards, someone pointed out that the Tigers could be looking at a rotation of Verlander, Bonderman, Porcello and Miller in a few years. If Porcello turns out to be anywhere close to as good as he's projected, that could be a helluva foundation. Tigers fans have to be excited right now.

[Morgan's Magic Snowplow]

Yankees take Brackman. This is working out great.

[JohntheBaptist]

Wow. Brackman's a huge risk. That's interesting.

[BigMike]

LOL... how fitting. Brackman to the Yankees after Porcello gets scooped up by Detroit.

Pretty much stunned by that one, but you never know. Maybe they did a private workout with him and he showed he was healthy