Updated Draft Order
by Eric Stephen on Feb 20, 2009 2:02 PM PST
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PrintUnless some unexpected team swoops in and signs Manny Ramirez, the Dodgers will not pick in the 2009 draft until the 36th pick. Here is an updated look at the potential sandwich draft order (bold players have already signed):
33) Mariners (Ibañez – A)
34) Rockies (Fuentes – A)
35) D-Backs (Hudson – A)
36) Dodgers (Manny – A)
37) Blue Jays (Burnett – A)
38) White Sox (Cabrera – A)
39) Brewers (CC – A)
40) Angels (Tex – A)
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41) D-Backs (Cruz – A)
42) Dodgers (Lowe – A)
43) Brewers (Sheets – A)
44) Angels (K-Rod – A)
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45) Reds (Affeldt – B)
46) Royals (Grudzielanek – B)
47) Rangers (Bradley – B)
48) D-Backs (Lyon – B)
49) Pirates (for failure to sign 2008 #48 pick Tanner Scheppers)
50) Twins (Reyes – B)
51) Brewers (Shouse – B)
52) Red Sox (Byrd – B)
53) Angels (Garland – B)
I don't expect the injured Ben Sheets to sign anywhere before the draft, so that pick likely will go away. The Dodgers get the Braves' second round pick as compensation for signing Derek Lowe. The Braves pick 7th, so the lowest that pick will be is #60. The highest that pick will be (if the remaining Type A/Bs all return to their former teams or don't sign before June) is #53.
With Orlando Hudson joining the Dodgers, the D-Backs are now looking at three of the first 35 picks (#16, #17, and #35) and four of at most the first 48 picks. Plus, if Juan Cruz signs elsewhere, they will add two more picks.
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With the Diamondback budget problems it will be interesting to see if they can sign all those picks. If so they can really recharge the farm they traded for Haren.
The Giants were in the same situation in 2007 and netted Bumgarner and Alderson. Alderson was courtesy of us signing Schmidt (22nd pick). They also got Jackson Williams which is no big deal but Alderson looks like a keeper. I think most Dodger fans would rather have Alderson and spent the 45 million elsewhere but that is hind site.
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shows the Giants have had 10 number one picks since Ned left and took over the Dodgers. Some very good ones in Lincecum, Bumgarner, Alderson, and Posey.
With Ned in charge we have had six number ones with only Kershaw as a for sure. Withrow and Martin could be the real deals while Morris/Mattingly/Adkins are looking bleah. Logan White not doing so well in the supplemental round where he picked up Mattingly and Adkins. Not picking until the 42nd pick means I won’t be doing much research before this draft.
We are locked into #36
If Manny comes back, we get the #36 for Lowe instead of Manny, and the #42 goes bye bye.
by Eric Stephen on Feb 20, 2009 3:26 PM PST up reply actions
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Let me hold back my excitement.
So if we sign Manny we get our man plus we move up six spots in the draft. Sign me up. It will happen March 6th while we are at the Laker game and we won’t be able to write about it. We best have something ready a head of time.
Speaking of internet
I am fully operational now, only a mere week after moving!!!
by Eric Stephen on Feb 20, 2009 3:40 PM PST up reply actions
When we’re at the Laker game? You guys know each other, and now john is posting on the site. Nepotism! I’m going on strike!
Dodger Fever: Catch it every summer; head to the ER every October.
by Tango and Cash on Feb 20, 2009 7:40 PM PST up reply actions
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