454 replies to this topic

[mabrowndog]

I knew Castro wouldnt fall to 30th. damn it.

You and everyone else who even casually follows college ball. This kid was my favorite player in the Cape League last summer -- solid all the way around.

[Snodgrass'Muff]

Smoak to the Rangers. Mark Teixiera-redux.

Except minus the plus glove, if I'm reading accurate scouting reports on him, heh.

[YouLookAdopted]

Smoak! He's going to be playing in the tiniest ballpark in baseball next year.

[opes]

HA
JT Snow comparision

[mabrowndog]

HA
JT Snow comparision

Gammons noted the Chipper Jones resemblance, which is more accurate.

Edited by mabrowndog, 05 June 2008 - 02:15 PM.

[Seabass177]

Rangers got really lucky today. He's going to be a monster in Arlington.

[E5 Yaz]

Because, as we all know, what the Rangers need is another hitter

[RedOctober3829]

Weeks to the A's

[BigMike]

Except minus the plus glove, if I'm reading accurate scouting reports on him, heh.

I'm not sure. BA seems to think he has Gold glove caliber skills at 1b.

Because, as we all know, what the Rangers need is another hitter

Sometimes you have to go with what is there. I guess they could have jumped on a questionable HS pitcher who might be an assett in 4-6 years. There just didn't seem to be an arm available there who was worth passing up a potential all star caliber position player

It just seems like a lousy draft for pitchers. Crow is already gone and he isn't that impressive, and there is no one who stands out from the HS guiys

[Fratboy]

Kevin Goldstein is DESTROYING the Astros for taking Castro. Is it because Towles is already in the system? Astros fans don't appear too happy either.

[Mystic Merlin]

Rangers got really lucky today. He's going to be a monster in Arlington.

There goes any possibility of him falling to me in the WAU draft.

[Snodgrass'Muff]

I'm not sure. BA seems to think he has Gold glove caliber skills at 1b.

Interesting. The first two reports I got off him from google said his defense was his downside, but neither of them were sites I'd ever heard of before. I'm inclined to trust BA.

[RedOctober3829]

Wallace to the Cardinals. Great pick for STL.

[mabrowndog]

Kevin Goldstein is DESTROYING the Astros for taking Castro. Is it because Towles is already in the system? Astros fans don't appear too happy either.

No, it's because Kevin Goldstein is a moron. Most likely he never saw Castro play. That's the only explanation.

[BigMike]

Big Fatty Wallace to the Cardinals

[cannonball 1729]

Weeks to the A's

Am I the only one shocked by this pick? I guess he's the best 2nd baseman left on the board, but...really?

[cannonball 1729]

Nice, the Twins are on the clock! They're like the Pats of MLB; no one ever has any idea whom they're going to draft. I don't think anyone had their first pick last year (Ben Revere) in the top 100.

Edited by cannonball 1729, 05 June 2008 - 02:27 PM.

[BigMike]

Am I the only one shocked by this pick? I guess he's the best 2nd baseman left on the board, but...really?

It's surprising I guess, but he was a sure thing first round guy. He definitely doens't seem like a great fit for th A's since one of his best skills is speed, which will likely be underutilized. Although he may his a top of triples out there

[RedOctober3829]

Big Fatty Wallace to the Cardinals

This kid is going to be a good player. Pat Murphy recruits kids with great attitudes and are "gamers". Wallace is going to prove people wrong just like Dustin Pedroia did in different circumstances.

[Fratboy]

No, it's because Kevin Goldstein is a moron. Most likely he never saw Castro play. That's the only explanation.

Or perhaps because they didn't take Smoak?

[RedOctober3829]

HSer OF Aaron Hicks to the Twins.

[E5 Yaz]

Sometimes you have to go with what is there. I guess they could have jumped on a questionable HS pitcher who might be an assett in 4-6 years. There just didn't seem to be an arm available there who was worth passing up a potential all star caliber position player

It just seems like a lousy draft for pitchers. Crow is already gone and he isn't that impressive, and there is no one who stands out from the HS guiys

You're right, of course. I guess I just don't get the level of excitement about the Rangers getting another potentially solid hitter. They took the BPA, it's not as though the absolutely perfect choice for their needs landed in their lap.

[dylanmarsh]

No, it's because Kevin Goldstein is a moron. Most likely he never saw Castro play. That's the only explanation.

I'll echo your thoughts on Castro. From the few games I saw, he impressed me the most out of all of players.

[RedOctober3829]

Is Selig drunk?

[E5 Yaz]

Is Selig drunk?

Is it a day that ends in y?

[opes]

Yes, I think he is always drunk.

[templeUsox]

Castro is an awful pick #10 overall.

[opes]

Hicks sounds fucking retarded.

[RedOctober3829]

MLB is really pimping this Compton Academy by having Hicks at the draft.

[drtooth]

High school pitcher Ethan Martin to the Dodgers

Edited by drtooth, 05 June 2008 - 02:36 PM.

[Mystic Merlin]

High school pitcher Ethan Martin to the Dodgers

I guess they announced him as a third baseman.

[mabrowndog]

Gordon Beckham being interviewed live -- that kid's got an unreal mop top.

Castro is an awful pick #10 overall.

I'm curious as to your rationale for this statement.

[doc]

Yes, I think he is always drunk.

I always thought he had early dementia.

[opes]

That looks like a hair helmet.

Yes, temple, do elaborate.

EDIT:

Doc, I can see that. I just like drunks.

Edited by opes, 05 June 2008 - 02:39 PM.

[Caspir]

Hicks sounds fucking retarded.

Or he sounds like a young kid who was just drafted to MLB, and is realizing that he's about to become a millionaire. I think I'd say 'uhh' a lot too. I'd probably also have a shit eating grin on my face.

Edited by Caspir, 05 June 2008 - 02:40 PM.

[BigMike]

MLB is really pimping this Compton Academy by having Hicks at the draft.

MLB desperately tried to get kids to show up, and Hicks was the only player willing to come to Disney and be on their draft show

[Mystic Merlin]

Or he sounds like a young kid who was just drafted to MLB, and is realizing that he's about to become a millionaire.

No shit. It's kind of easy to sit at your PC and laugh at an 18-year-old for sounding a little nervous on national television.

Edited by Mystic Merlin, 05 June 2008 - 02:40 PM.

[opes]

I ruthlessly pick on Hicks because I did not grow up with the Compton baseball program, and I am bitter at the MLB.

[WayneHousieHOF]

So does it look like the Sox won't get lucky in the first or have one of their 'sleepers' fall to them?

[SouthPaw21]

David Cooper is taken by Toronto

[Snodgrass'Muff]

Lawrie to the Brewers. ESPN mentions his value could be high if he sticks at catcher. Anyone know if he has a decent shot of doing so?

[SoxScout]

As Belichick said in Patriot Reign, the way someone talks is not a knock on the player.

[Mystic Merlin]

The Mets take:

Isaac 'Ike' Davis, 1B, Arizona St.

Edited by Mystic Merlin, 05 June 2008 - 02:49 PM.

[BigMike]

So does it look like the Sox won't get lucky in the first or have one of their 'sleepers' fall to them?

No idea who their sleepers are.

It does look seem pretty clear there will be no one drooping to them because of financial demands. I guess Cole might sort of, but while his fastball is explosive there are all sorts of questions about him as a pitcher. Same of Tim Mellville who seems to be dropping fast, but largely because he just didn't pitch well this year

[cannonball 1729]

David Cooper is taken by Toronto

Cooper is absolutely the kind of guy that Toronto has too many of - a low risk, low ceiling prospect. Toronto has now officially cornered the market on mediocrity.

[Mystic Merlin]

Cooper is absolutely the kind of guy that Toronto has too many of - a low risk, low ceiling prospect. Toronto has now officially cornered the market on mediocrity.

Eh, Justin Jackson, Travis Snider, and Kevin Ahrens aren't realling "low risk, low ceiling" prospects.

[RedOctober3829]

Ike Davis to the Mets is a good, safe pick. Plus power with a plus arm. His father is former MLer Ron Davis.

Edited by RedOctober3829, 05 June 2008 - 02:53 PM.

[Snodgrass'Muff]

From Sheehan at BP's roundtable:

Joe Sheehan (12:54:49 PM PT): If you split the difference on Hicks and Martin, you have 15 position players and just three pitchers in the first 18 picks. I cannot remember a split like this, ever.

Surprised the Mets didn't take Friedrich, just as I was surprised the Brewers didn't take him. KG, why is he slipping a bit?

[/b]Interesting that so few pitchers have gone. Does that mean there is a decent crop of pitchers that may be available for the Sox?

Edited by Snodgrass'Muff, 05 June 2008 - 02:56 PM.

[Mystic Merlin]

The Cubs take:

Andrew Cashner, RHP, TCU

[opes]

Well at this point, all the blue chippers are gone.
Who do you guys think the Sox will pick? Lets hear some guesses.