Draft Day Open Thread
by Phil Gurnee on Jun 7, 2010 3:09 PM PDT
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I'm not going to be able to host this party but if anyone feels so inclined feel free to step up to the plate.
Here is a link to our brother blog at SB Nation mlbbonusbaby.
They will have extensive information on the draft, and they have given us permission to cut and paste the profiles of our players as they get drafted. They also have an incredible draft kit available for 775 players for $9.99.
You can watch the MLB.com draft coverage live online here.
So get geeked up and four years from now we shall see if we had any reason to be excited.
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Michael Foltynewicz, RHP
He looks interesting. Strong, athletic frame, throws mid-90s and changeup is already 2nd best pitch (which is rare).
Canuck, you should repost your thoughts from end of previous thread if you can
I’m with nate, I’d be happy with Bedrosian. and not just because I always liked his dad.
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Callis (BA) and Keith Law (ESPN.com) mock drafts
Callis changed his projection today
28. DODGERS. Ownership didn’t like to spend on the draft even before Frank and Jamie McCourt became embroiled in a bitter divorce. Los Angeles will adhere to MLB’s bonus guidelines and choose between several high schoolers: Florida righthander A.J. Cole, Foltynewicz, Texas righty Tyrell Jenkins and Washington outfielder Drew Vettleson.
PROJECTED PICK: Drew Vettleson.
Previous two mock drafts had the Dodgers taking Cole, first Mock draft on May 14th had the Dodgers taking Justin O’Connor (who is now projected to go much earlier).
Keith Law’s projections – latest Mock Draft was today
4th Mock Draft – Kaleb Cowart SS – Caleb County HS – Georgia
3rd Mock Draft – Drew Vettleson OF
2nd Mock Draft – Brett EibnerOF/RHP Arkansas
1st Mock Draft – Stetson Allie RHP St. Edwards HS – Ohio
i like cole but we really need a power hitter
To replace manny. Any prospects?
"you owe it to yourself to be the best in baseball and in life" Pete rose.
F the jets, bills, patriots and cryboys...and sooners, but go phins, longhorns, dodgers and stanford!
by dolger14 on Jun 7, 2010 9:25 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Kyle Russell! ;-)
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i didnt mean right away
But I don’t know much of our prospects and I think itss time we replace manny
"you owe it to yourself to be the best in baseball and in life" Pete rose.
F the jets, bills, patriots and cryboys...and sooners, but go phins, longhorns, dodgers and stanford!
by dolger14 on Jun 7, 2010 11:13 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Does anyone know anything about Vettleson?
Type of hitter he is? Fielder too?
I would be thrilled if we get a power hitter in the draft, oh man would I be thrilled.
Early in the draft I mean.
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He's a 2 way player like White often loves
and ambidextrous apparently. More here on scouting report video
Don’t know if higher ceiling as hitter or pitcher…
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ethier and jd comps for vettleson
pure hitter, very good eye for a prep hitter, couple develop power.
Hmmm
While I like Ethier as a hitter (even before the power), I’d rather take a 1 way player with some power. Any good power hitting 3b?
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One historical note
Since Logan White has been in charge of the draft, only 6 players drafted in the top ten have not signed. Of these, Hochevar was the highest pick. Seth Blair was one of the other top 5 picks not to sign (Blair is projected to go 3rd-5th round on Tuesday).
Now, also, it must be said that generally, every club signs their first ten picks.
Keith Law’s latest mock draft has Wilson going at 22 with a note that the thought is he is currently leaning toward signing.
Sorry, two errors, 7 picks not signed in Top Ten picks since 2002
that should be Kyle Blair (Seth is the ASU pitcher)
Top 10 picks not signing
2002 – 9th round – Denver Kitch, SS
2003 – 3rd round – Cory Van Allen, LHP
2005 – 1st Supplemental – Luke Hochevar, RHP, 9th Round – Michael Davitt, RHP
2006 – 10th round – Andy D’Alessio 1B
2007 – 5th round – Kyle Blair RHP
2008 – 10th round – Chris Joyce, LHP
More on Bedrosian
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Yabba Dabba D'oh
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Callis really thinks Stetson Allie will last until pick 27? I don't see it but darn, if he's
still there when the Dodgers pick…
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If you guys want to request scouting reports from ESPN/Baseball America...
That are behind pay walls, i’ll be in my thread doing that for whoever cares.
http://www.memoriesofkevinmalone.com/2010/06/2010-mlb-draft-my-thoughts-and-open.html
Go and request while I get breakfast. :o
If you’re going to take him, why not take one of the flurry of plus armed high school pitchers? Oh right, can’t, they want money.
If they take Vettleson, they are settling to me. A sweet swinging right fielder with limited pop is not exactly screaming first rounder at me.
by Chad Moriyama on Jun 7, 2010 9:27 AM PDT up reply actions
To you it might not
but to the dodgers it very well might. Their scouting approach has always been drafting pure hitters high in hops the power develops later. James Loney, Blake Dewitt… Not until the 3rd+ rounds do they take chances on current plus power hitters (russell, kemp, bell, pedroza, etc etc).
I'm intrigued by the switch pitching idea ;-)
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I have not seen anything that indicates that those high school pitchers in the mix around their pick
Cole, Bedrosian, Covey, are all predicted around that time and none of the reports I have read indicate they are asking for over slot money.
Just so we can all stop whining about it ;-) Kyle Russell is being promoted to AA Chattanooga
sounds like… more in a few…
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Kevin G on BP mentions it
here, which Jon linked to on DT. A DT commenter also says Russell confirms on his facebook page (maybe his friend Eric Stephen can confirm that ;-) )
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I totally forgot that I was friends with him on Facebook
His status, about 20 hours ago:
Kyle Russell is off to Chattanooga :)
FB told me "You have 1 friend in common" with Kyle Russell
I decided not to bother him just for that status update though ;-)
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For some reason I have just not been on Facebook at all for most of the last six months or so. I just occasionally check it on my phone.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 7, 2010 10:08 AM PDT up reply actions
I am SO happy about this
At least there is one good thing about today so far.
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
Though per BA's talent rankings
Again depending on who is available, the highest ranking player is probably going to be Cowart, who has not been projected to be drafted in the first round until today due to college commitment and signability issues.
remember the last positional prep player
the yanks were interested in and we took before them?
Yep….Preston Mattingly.
Just sayin’…
Hey hey hey hey guys
This is OT, and I’m sorry, but I’ve just learned that the tickets I got for tonight’s game allow me to go to the Stadium Club. I don’t know exactly how that translates for how close the seats are, but I am super excited.
My goal for tonight is to get John Ely’s attention.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
:(
Sorry. I was excited. Soooooooooooooooooooooooooo I like this guy, Michael Foltynewicz, because he’s like Minky reborn. In terms of last names, obviously.
And the changeup thing. :)
(I’ll be quiet)
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
Not discounting your charms
but the Stadium Club is on the Club Level way above the RF foul line. Now if you are going to the Dugout Club which is the place behind home plate where Alyssa Milano and Mary Hart sit, then perhaps you have a shot.
That's probably true
but I’m pretty loud (which shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone) so we’ll see. :D
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
Stadium club has a big bar in it, or you can eat there. If you want to eat there, you would have needed to make reservations already to get seats that you can actually see the game at. Buffet style, pretty good food $35? a plate. It’s not that good anymore since they removed the windows. Cold.
The buffet isn't bad
and the outdoor seats could be nice on a cool evening. Some folks do like to go and just hang out there.
Also Stadium Club access
does not mean that much since you still have to pay for your food and drinks. Again, if you are going to the Dugout Club, much different, food and drink (except alcohol but could be wrong) is gratis.
Basically, I just want a Dodger dog. That’s about it.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
Bring your own hot dogs and use the condiments there. That is how I stick it to the McCourts!
by robotmadeofnails on Jun 7, 2010 9:49 AM PDT up reply actions
Jeez, someone has OCDraftDisorder ;-)
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WAIT WAIT WAIT
28. Los Angeles Dodgers: The financial instability with the Dodgers’ ownership means the team will play it exceptionally safe with this pick, looking for someone they are sure will sign for slot with little hassle. With those limitations, the Dodgers are thinking safe talent-wise as well, looking at a number of college talents. Workman projects as a reliever for many due to his mechanics and a fringy changeup, but his fastball and curve are both easy plus pitches, and could get him through the minors in short order.
Pick: Brandon Workman, RHP, Texas
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
I'm guessing that's old...
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=11070
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
Off topic
but the Pirates have already started their game today with the Cubs. Raise the Jolly Roger, a Pirates’ blog, is at the game, and sent this picture via Twitter with the caption “Emptiest I’ve ever seen this place”
From what I know of the Amateur Draft
no. It’s just like, who cares who goes after the 2nd or 3rd round?
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
The Dodgers are making 1 pick today, yes
Just round 1 and the supplemental round today. Then the rest of the draft the next two days will be the meat of it.
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Matt Kemp, Andre Ethier, Russell Martin care
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Unless we get pitching prospects from trades
in which case, Ethier will not know who you are
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
I was being flippant
because they’re only projecting the first round…also, if that’s true then LOL MLB MANAGER WAS WRONG!!!
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
Cry :-(
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No crying Wolf
:(
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
Which is why I've been unable to drum up any excitement today
a 28th round pick and nothing else, big fucking deal. I know we had to suck to get Kershaw, but man was that an exciting draft day. I was out of my fucking mind when we got him.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Technically speaking
Just pretend we got Gould in this draft .
by Julio Nievas on Jun 7, 2010 10:46 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Where is Gould right now? Is he in extended Spring Training?
I want to see how he does, I would like to see him go to Low A ball.
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Yes
I think he’ll start in Ogden
by Julio Nievas on Jun 7, 2010 11:24 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
talent level
not really too much difference in talent level this year between the 28 and 72 or whatever.
Hopefully he can show our boys in AA
what a home run looks like.
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Hit some home runs, not strike out 35% of the time
and continue to show solid plate discipline
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
The K rate tends to correlate with MLB performance at about the AA level, so he just needs to cut down the strikeouts
by Eric Stephen on Jun 7, 2010 10:11 AM PDT up reply actions
I believe Npurcell said this last week
but the average age of HiA players is about 22-23.
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What’s the average age of actual prospects instead of roster filler?
by regfairfield on Jun 7, 2010 10:39 AM PDT up reply actions
Which is why Mike Trout
is having a bloody unbelievable year
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
He is in Low A :P
And I was surprised to see the lack of HR power from him when i saw his stats. He’s hitting a lot of doubles and triples though.
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He'll be in High A soon enough
remember why we were impressed with Sands, it is because this is the MWL, so when you take that into account his numbers are crazy. This is the only Angel affiliate that is in a pitchers league, from here on up it is gravy chain for Trout as he gets easier and easier leagues to hit in as he moves up the ladder.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
A 66er team was a pathetic team with Russell
without him, what an offensive blowhole.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
“three” meaning a triple, or three HR? If the latter, over what period? One game? Less than one game?
He hit it while the crowd was chanting “Seig Heil”
by Eric Stephen on Jun 7, 2010 10:14 AM PDT up reply actions
WHO IS OFF TOPIC NOW
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You've been pwned!
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by underdog on Jun 7, 2010 11:07 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Coverage starts at 3pm; draft starts at 4pm
by Eric Stephen on Jun 7, 2010 10:17 AM PDT up reply actions
When she is finished with her current client
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
OK, good old Nick Green
Just suppose that Casey Blake has to go on the DL. Even backtracked to the injury, it would be another 10-12 days or so before he could come back. Just supposing they really, truly wanted to bring Nick Green, rather than Hu, up for those 10-12 days, “buying his contract”. Then they’d have to go through the whole rigmarole of DFA’ing Green and clearing waivers yet again before being able to hire him again at ABQ? Or do you get a pass for clearing waivers for a little while if you just did it 12 days earlier?
If they purchase Green’s contract again, they would have to do the same (DFA, waivers, offer minor league assignment) process over again to remove him from the active roster.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 7, 2010 10:27 AM PDT up reply actions
Are you logged in on another computer somewhere else? Sometimes I leave TBLA on at work and then at home nothing new shows up.
If you press the stop button on your brower it won't load new comments
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Lol, no problem
I’ve encountered the same problems.
I hate when i accidentally refresh when i have a bunch of new comments, and that just marks them all as read…annoying.
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
Deshields
for what it’s worth, Seiler really likes Deshields; saying if he had to choose between austin wilson and deshields, he would go with deshields because ceilings are comparable and he wouldn’t hamstring you for the rest of the draft.
How often are there instances where the son is better than the father at the MLB level? Cal Ripken, Bonds, Griffey, maybe Fielder… I guess I answered my own question while typing.
Wasn't each Boone
better then previous one, if you don’t factor in PED’s. The Bell’s. Seems the fringe father, has fringe sons, but the starting father has some good sons. Would make an interesting story. Seemed to me at one time that a good % of American born black ballplayers were related in some way to someone who had played professional sports. Kemp and Loney being exceptions, while McDonald being the norm.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
If the Dodgers want to once again draft the son of a former player (as they are wont to do)
I vote Bedrosian over DeShields.
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I'm telling you
Let’s draft a short power pitcher and then trade him for Desheilds jr.
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by Ivdown on Jun 7, 2010 11:13 AM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
Dammit Law...
now I have my hopes up for us getting Cowart. Oh well, I’ll still be happy with a HS arm.
My twitter = @neufaustcan
Caleb Cowart...
two way HS player that will likely stick at 3b. Switch hitter, good power, gets compared to Chipper Jones. Dropping due to signability.
My twitter = @neufaustcan
he went to Caleb County HS
weird!
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This sounds like what I've been asking for
A power hitting 3B. Take a chance on him and spend some damn money, Frank! Is the problem with signability due to money or due to college?
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We have a power hitting 3rd baseman pitching for the 66ers
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
What has gotten into Carlos Silva? Healthy?
by robotmadeofnails on Jun 7, 2010 10:42 AM PDT reply actions
I hate that bullshit
So bad.
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
I Guess If You Want A Real Answer
He’s throwing his change 30% of the time which is a gimmick people will catch on to if you aren’t Johan. That and a lowish BABIP tells me he’s gonna regress hard.
by regfairfield on Jun 7, 2010 11:01 AM PDT up reply actions
Well, that and the fact that he is Carlos Silva.
by regfairfield on Jun 7, 2010 11:01 AM PDT up reply actions
There's a draft today? : )
Pitching probables for Angels/Dodgers:
Joel Piñeiro vs. Chad Billingsley
Scott Kazmir vs. John Ely
Jared Weaver vs. Carlos Monasterios or Hiroki Kuroda
swag at those win probabilities
since I will be in China for those games.
JP vs CB, LAN 55%
SK vs JE, LAN 54%
JW vs CM, LAA 56%, JW vs HK LAA 51%
Not much thought into this.
Besides missing a whole slew of Dodgers games while I am out of the country (most likely in a news and sports blackout), I will be missing most of the soccer World Cup and Games 4-7 of the NBA Finals.
“100% Pleasure — The Xeifrank Story”
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by Maddz on Jun 7, 2010 12:08 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Damn you
my competitive juices became inflamed when upon refresh you beat me.
You all going to the Josh Wilker book signing? I’ve got family in town but I want to make it.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
I heard his
restaurant needed a busbuy
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
He’s not great. Maybe not even good. But he’s a local guy, and he should be willing to sign for the minimum because (I think?) anything he makes just goes to the Brewers anyway.
So…. is he worth taking a look at? If Haeger is our best alternative?
People don't think it be like this, but it do.
I am vehemently opposed to the abbreviation Cam
by Eric Stephen on Jun 7, 2010 11:12 AM PDT up reply actions
Someone asked @DodgertownUSA who’s pitching today and they responded with “The Monster.”
BOOOO!!!!!
It’s Monk, damnit!
Hahahaha
I was going to mention this, but I didn’t want to get lit up again for being OT.
I kind of like The Monster!
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
The problem is
“Monster” doesn’t fit his personality/demeanor nearly as well as “Monk” does. On DT, some call him “Mono Stereo,” which is cute. Nicknames for Rule 5ers are a slippery slope: get a perfect one and the guy disappears. (“The Flyin’ Hawaiian” predated Philly.)
"The Monster and the Monk"
by Bill Cotter
Fight the power! Votes for Ethier, none for Phillies.
by Little Blue Bicycle on Jun 7, 2010 11:57 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
That feels very Norweigan to me for some reason
They do love their troll / ogre stories
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
OT but about tonight (sorry nate)
This is from Viva El Birdos, which I thought was cute: “At least we miss the soft tossing rookie who has been dominating everyone…that’s huge for us”
I was like, who would that be?
#ELYMANIA
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
I like this rumor...
[Comment From TC: ]
Any chance the Dodgers go overslot on a Cox/Wilson/Cowart/etc?
Frankie Piliere:
I doubt it very much but there are some rumors that they might.
My twitter = @neufaustcan
dumb question alert
what does overslot mean?
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
The MLB recommends bonuses for each draft slot. The punishment for going over is making Bud Selig steamed up (nothing).
by regfairfield on Jun 7, 2010 11:27 AM PDT up reply actions
BUT BUT...
LA COULD GET AN ALL STAR GAME!!!
by npurcell on Jun 7, 2010 11:28 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
we wont get an all star game! noooooo
speaking of which, how did the angels get one without building a new stadium?
by hee came hee seop'd he choi'd on Jun 7, 2010 11:30 AM PDT up reply actions
By renovating the shit out of it a while back?
It basically was a new stadium after the renovations, and I don’t recall them getting a game.
Rudimentary creatures of flesh and blood, you touch my mind, fumbling in ignorance, incapable of understanding.
They completely changed the stadium
so I guess I have to disagree with you there.
Rudimentary creatures of flesh and blood, you touch my mind, fumbling in ignorance, incapable of understanding.
that parking situation
needs to be fixed. gong show
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I have found Angel Stadium remarkably easy to get in and out of, although I guess compared to Dodger Stadium anything is fast.
by Eric Stephen on Jun 7, 2010 12:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Atlanta’s worse, trust me, at least if you’re going south.
Fight the power! Votes for Ethier, none for Phillies.
by Little Blue Bicycle on Jun 7, 2010 12:03 PM PDT up reply actions
I agree
Took me 5 minutes to get out of there after a day game last year, but takes 30 minutes at the minimum after a Dodger game.
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I have found the best way to avoid traffic at Dodger Stadium is to cover the game. Getting there four hours before game time and leaving two hours after makes for smooth sailing. :)
by Eric Stephen on Jun 7, 2010 12:16 PM PDT up reply actions
So I just need to steal your job then :)
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I escaped opening day in like 5 minutes. I wanted a medal. I got to park in the Sunset lot right next to Scott St. Almost made up for getting pinched for drinking beer before the game.
by hee came hee seop'd he choi'd on Jun 7, 2010 12:22 PM PDT up reply actions
I had to park
in a building complex because they ran out of parking spots.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
I go their a few times a year
and thats never happened to me.
Rudimentary creatures of flesh and blood, you touch my mind, fumbling in ignorance, incapable of understanding.
That sure is a lot of words to say “I dunno. Maybe?”
by regfairfield on Jun 7, 2010 11:28 AM PDT up reply actions
Nate
dodgers
business as usual for them (meaning, high ceiling prep arms) in the first or is signability an even more concern? Do they like Bedrosian?
by npurcell on Jun 7, 2010 10:23 AM PDT reply actions
Signability is bigger than usual for them. I’m hearing Tyrell Jenkins (his football scholarship is less expensive than previously thought), Drew Vettleson, and a "surprise." I don’t know what that means, but it could be Aaron Sanchez.
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Pre-Order the 2010 MLB Draft Notebookby Andy Seiler on Jun 7, 2010 10:37 AM PDT up reply actions
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
To save money on slot Dodgers announced today they are picking
the rights to the future grandchild of Tom Gordon/child of Dee Gordon with their first pick.
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I hope you all realize that Draft day stuff
has driven me to listen to Jim Bowden on XM.
Please save me.
Uptown Girl
She’s been living in her uptown world!
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
Ok fine
Whoahhh, whoahhh whoahhh ohhhh, for the longest time. Whoahhh, whoahhh whoahhh ohhhh, for the longest time
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
I'm really impressed
with those of you who put the time and effort into knowing so much about these high school and college baseball players. And I am happy for you that you gain so much joy from the baseball draft. But for me, even though I am a huge baseball fan, I can’t get the least bit excited for the draft. It’s of course very important, but I can’t get excited for a draft where someone who gets drafted in the 34th round becomes one of the best players in the game and where almost all of these players you don’t see them in the big leagues for years if at all. In the NBA and NFL, you get instant exposure to these players at the top level right away. Yes, there are the occasional Mike Leake, Stephen Strasburg, Bryce Harper types, but wake me up when the Dodgers can pick them. The MLB draft is on the same level of interest for me as College football recruiting news. Important but uninteresting.
vr, Xei
Well
I could say that someone putting up posts predicting what the score of a baseball game will be has as much interest to me as college field hockey scores, but that would be mean.
yeah it would be
Field hockey is awful
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
My comment simulator predicted that you would say that
;-)
but seriously, I know what you mean, the baseball draft is so lengthy and such a crap shoot, it’s hard to track and follow all the rounds and players even knowing how important it is. but still fun, and as noted above, the Dodgers have hit it big with some of their top picks in recent years. Kershaw, Bills, and of course BDW is contributing, and Kemp was an early round pick… etc. Anyway, I’m sorry in between your feeling and those who have the time to be more obsessed, but definitely want to follow it to see how the Dodgers do.
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Yeah, I agree as mentioned above that it is important. And I love the NBA and NFL draft so much, but just wanted to try to explain why I found the MLB draft so boring. Didn’t mean to hurt anybody’s tender feelings. Sorry if I did that. :)
vr, Xei
didn't hurt my feelings anyway
I definitely find it overwhelming, not as exciting as the more compressed NBA draft or NFL draft (though now that one is stretched out too), but not boring. each to their own!
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In many ways
the NBA draft is somewhat the same given the nature of the league. Sure you have your Tim Duncans and LeBron James but generally, (as evidenced by the Clippers), teams that try to build themselves through the draft just don’t do well because very few will have that kind of huge impact.
As for the NFL, I think actually, that is a lot like college recruiting talk and somewhat again hard for me to get excited about because one, no local team and two, outside the skill guys and qbs, its hard to project what someone is going to do.
I don’t follow it that closely before it happens, but I study the hell out of the players we draft/sign. They are the seeds that become little Dodger trees someday.
Link to Keith Law's ongoing draft chat
on ESPN
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from KLaw
dan (atlanta, GA)
where do you think Cowart will land? and do you think a team will pick him as a picher as well as a position player and decided which position he fits best as he moves through their system?
Klaw
(3:39 PM)
I’d say better than even chance he slides out of the round. I know the Dodgers, Rangers, Red Sox like him but not at his current price.
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Maybe a second round pick? I know White sometimes takes a gamble with the supp. pick. Isn’t that how we got Preston “I’m a bust and my mom is nuts” Mattingly?
(Too soon?)
We have like the 78th pick or something as our 2nd pick in the draft.
I don’t know if he’d fall that low.
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
No supp pick and he won't slide much farther than supp round
alas. If the price scares them then than it would scare them later since his price might not change much. Wish they’d just take him and pay him #1.
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???
Rick (Seattle): Is AJ cole falling out of the first round?
Klaw: That seems very likely right now.
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Whoah
Why would Cole be falling that far?
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
latest outing
in Seabring for like an allstar type game, his stuff was kinda flat. Might be scaring some teams off.
If the Dodgers do draft Bedrosian
I’m going with “Bam-Bam” for a nick, though that would work better were he a position player.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Speaking of bearded pitchers
I’ll miss Rick Suttcliffe saying “I like this pick” after every selection like last year.
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That;s weird, don't know why image didn't show up...
Click here
or here for a funny comparison
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Did they open one closer to campus, because it was a pain in the ass to drive to South Coast Plaza when I wanted my Chipotle fix.
good luck ever finding a parking spot.
Man the second I finish school they put a Wahoos and a Panda Express in the food court, and now that I’m getting my chipotle they put it in one of my least favorite places.
Rudimentary creatures of flesh and blood, you touch my mind, fumbling in ignorance, incapable of understanding.
Well since I only work in the area now instead of live across from the campus, the only time I do go there is noon, greatly enhancing my dislike for the center.
Rudimentary creatures of flesh and blood, you touch my mind, fumbling in ignorance, incapable of understanding.
I was lucky enough to live across from the uni center
So I could eat all the In and Out I wanted.
Rudimentary creatures of flesh and blood, you touch my mind, fumbling in ignorance, incapable of understanding.
I was lucky enough to live in Rochester, NY
where…um…hmm.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
Yes but you won't like where...
The f******* bluffs. Worst parking lot ever.
Rudimentary creatures of flesh and blood, you touch my mind, fumbling in ignorance, incapable of understanding.
I'm going to state a very unpopular opinion
But I don’t like Chipotle.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
:(
Honestly, I’ve just had better (and cheaper) Mexican food by my house.
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
They use
the vocabulary though. It is decent fast food, but it really is unnecessary in Southern California where there are so many handy, better options.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
I don’t know what it is, but sometimes you want Mexican Food, and sometimes you want Chipotle. I think it’s because I can’t trick myself into thinking real Mexican is healthy.
These days
when I go to a Mexican restaurant, I eat 50% of the food on the platter and box the rest up for a quick lunch or dinner on another day. That’s the way I keep it “healthy”. Gotta have room to allocate to the empty calories of tequila.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Second day Mexican is like Communism to me, it only works in theory. Microwaving a burrito just makes me sad.
No flour tortillas in the leftover
That simply does not work. Carne, arroz y frijoles son buenas.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Thats what I've starded doing at all eat out places.
Rudimentary creatures of flesh and blood, you touch my mind, fumbling in ignorance, incapable of understanding.
just kidding, he gave some info
4:08 [Comment From nate nate: ]
Dodgers info..now!!! Monday June 7, 2010 4:08 nate
4:09 Frankie Piliere: In the words of a great man I once knew….eeaassssyyyy. You’ll get your Dodgers info. Monday June 7, 2010 4:09 Frankie Piliere
4:10 Frankie Piliere: AJ Cole is in the mix there, as well as other arms like Aaron Sanchez and some bats like Vettleson and Yelich Monday June 7, 2010 4:10 Frankie Piliere
DRAFT INFO, GET YOUR DODGER RUMOURS HERE!!
goldstein at BP on his new mock…
28. Los Angeles Dodgers: High school outfielder Drew Vettleson pulled out of some workouts this week for teams with only sandwich picks, telling them he was sure he wasn’t getting that far. One insider last night told me, “Every time I saw Vettleson this spring, Logan White was there.”
Pick: Drew Vettleson, OF, Central Kitsap HS (WA)
Rumours
Nate Purcell, closet Canadian
by Eric Stephen on Jun 7, 2010 1:23 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
stuff
4:25 [Comment From nate nate: ]
Goldstein’s mock has Vettleson to the Dodgers saying he pulled out of workouts this week with teams with only supp picks. Have you heard the same and how high (if at all are) are you on Vettleson? How would you project him offensively in the majors? I’ve Andre Ethier to JD Drew comps. Monday June 7, 2010 4:25 nate
4:26 Frankie Piliere: Heard the same thing. I see him going to the Yankees, however.
I am not getting anything done at work today. oops! sorry company.
You probably look like this, with a Dodger cap
by Julio Nievas on Jun 7, 2010 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
what do you do, other than have your day ruined by me?
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
is that like an actuary?
They say to never hit a man with a closed fist. But it is, on occasion, hilarious.
umm
my understanding, an actuary is more of a macro position that sets the guidelines/boundaries to underwrite risk to.
I’m more on a micro level, I look specifically at each individual file with guidelines already put in place. I have a little leeway of subjectivity but most of the time, it is what it is.
Your job sounds awful
but the cougar thing must make your life much better :P
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
its not the most amazing, fun time thing in the world but
its stable
i might a lot more than most of my friends (23-25 years old)
i have two monitors (one for mlbtv)
i can do this at work
i have a ton of vacation and sick time
i listen to my ipod the whole day without being bothered by my boss
the cons
its mundane.
That sounds very awesome actually
because who really has fun or exciting work?
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
I asked about Kyle Blair in the keith law chat
I’d definitely like to get him in another go around.
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
The Cardinals Team Preview
is up:
http://www.truebluela.com/2010/6/7/1505271/team-preview-the-first-place-st
but the draft chat can stay here. There will be a part II draft chat thread later, closer to the draft start time.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Keith Law chat
Jared (LA)
Chances that Stetson Allie or Dylan Covey falls to #28?
Klaw
(4:29 PM)
Covey near zero. Allie under 25%.
Does Stetson have
a brother named Diagon and a sister named Nocture?
siblings named Derby and Bowler?
at least a dog named Porkpie?
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
He has sisters
named Kate N., and Uber.
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is mlb.com gonna stream the draft at 4?
by hee came hee seop'd he choi'd on Jun 7, 2010 3:12 PM PDT reply actions
Wasn't it supposed to be at 3 PM
for the start time? Or is the actual draft starting at 4 and the preview on at 3?
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
uf
first time seeing that eyeblack. laaaaame.
by hee came hee seop'd he choi'd on Jun 7, 2010 3:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Remember that one guy in High School who was the star athlete and kind of a dick. Imagine if he was like a billion times more talented, that’s Bryce Harper. No shock he’s a dick.
Then again, eyeblack.
This guys reminds me a ton of Jimmy Claussen
total tool dbag from Oaks Christian
by SeanMillerSavior on Jun 7, 2010 3:22 PM PDT up reply actions
That guy screams piece of shit mother f*cker
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
Found some info on him. Young Canadian prep catcher, lefty bat, catch-and-throw tools. Even heard, GASP, potential Mauer comparisons.
Interesting.
It wouldn’t be a bad thing to get more catching prospects into the system, but idk.
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
What is the scale of John Hart’s grading system?
How am I supposed to know what his two 7s mean? Is it the 20-80 scouting scale, divided by 10?
all I know is his top grade =
GAMER
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this kid’s name is “Deck”? ugh
by hee came hee seop'd he choi'd on Jun 7, 2010 3:30 PM PDT reply actions
If Our Pick Is Deglan...
I would be fine with that. I was hoping he would be available for our second round pick, but I knew that was unrealistic. Our farm needs a REAL catching prospect a lot more than it needs another pitching prospect.
If I owned a team
I would always wear a pin on my suit with the team logo, like Jeff Moorad is wearing right now.
Then again, I probably wouldn’t wear a suit.
If I owned a major league team
I would wear a tailcoat, top hat, and monocle at all times…
… and that is all. Just the tailcoat, top hat, and monocle. No shirt or pants.
Oh, I’d also wear a grin that said, “Fuck ‘em, I’m rich!”
The Ultimate Ned's Kind of Guy
hmmm
Frankie Piliere: UPDATE: Hearing Bryce Brentz could end up in the last 5-6 picks of the first round
That’s a nice bat right there…
What is the info on him?
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
advanced college hitter
who won’t embarass himself at corner OF. No idea why he would drop, he like one of the more sure offensive players in this draft.
ESPN.com's take - Last paragraph - College OF Middle Tenn State
He’s not a potential star but is a safe bet to be an average everyday player with the potential to be above-average/fringe star for several years at his peak, hitting for average with 25+ home runs and playing good defense in right.
Is that Brent Brsyzzdzfsadtadga?
lol
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
mlb network is jocking mike trout so hard because he came out to the studio for the draft last year..
by hee came hee seop'd he choi'd on Jun 7, 2010 3:51 PM PDT reply actions
Sean Ryan (Rutherford, NJ): Vettelson with predraft deal to Dodgers. Yankee fans are sad.
Kevin Goldstein: That’s no guarantee. That a verbal deal. Dodgers talking to a lot of guys with that pick, including Kellin Deglan.
My twitter = @neufaustcan
I think as a NL team
the problem with good hitting catchers, you have the temptation to play them too much.
Because he's NOT A GAMER
Heh.
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note to self: harold reynolds would make a horrible gm
by hee came hee seop'd he choi'd on Jun 7, 2010 4:03 PM PDT reply actions
Sure already posted, but....
Pre-draft buzz: Dodgers at No. 28
June, 7, 2010
Jun 7
6:21
PM ET
By Keith Law
I’m hearing from multiple sources that the Los Angeles Dodgers have a specific, strong interest for their pick at No. 28.
Canadian catcher Kellin Deglan is the possible choice. I don’t expect him to get much further than that, as No. 34 to the Toronto Blue Jays is probably his floor — but I hadn’t heard the Dodgers linked to Deglan before. The next-strongest name there right now is Drew Vettleson, who may be emerging as the New York Yankees’ top target at No. 32.
Its also smart for the organization. Give me the bat and 150+ games a year. There’s just too much risk at catcher.
You and me are in line with that thinking
OT – Are you planning to go to any Super Regional games this weekend?
Yup, last year was me. Shes had a long road to get to where she is, so I definitely owe it to her to go.
Ooooo, palatial! That sounds great. She puts up with me being obsessed with sports, but she does like going to the games.
Watching UCLA’s baseball success is making me ill. They are really well suited for this type of tourney play as well.
Dont know about the SC guys, but Heyward really might have gone to school. I heard from some people that if he didnt go to the Braves, he was gonna be a Bruin. Who knows if thats true, but it would have been crazy.
I dont know how likely it was for the other 3 (dont think there was any way for Moustakas and Beckham.)
Really? I would think Stanton would have been the most likely because just because of his draft position.
True. I remember there being buzz though early that he’d end up signing though. Just one of them would have been nice. In reality, all these guys made the right move IMO. You can always go back to school, tab picked up by the team that took you.
As a UCI man
It did make me ill. Of course, I take solace in eliminating LSU.
Rudimentary creatures of flesh and blood, you touch my mind, fumbling in ignorance, incapable of understanding.
Crap
John Hart hasn’t said “gamer” yet… “Special” seems to be his word of the day…
Sex addiction? Two words=get married.
bucs fans must be healthy their front office isnt staffed by trained apes anymore
by hee came hee seop'd he choi'd on Jun 7, 2010 4:16 PM PDT up reply actions
I wonder if Machado is supposed to be better than Tim Beckham actually is
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
Maybe that will depress him
enough to blow tonight’s regional final
by bhsportsguy on Jun 7, 2010 4:27 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Colon was supposed to be 15 to 25 area pick
so yeah it seems a reach. But he’s a good player. For once I agree with Hart, he’s a bit of aPolanco type player.
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Thank you for letting us know that Cal State Fullerton is in Fullerton, CA
Bud Selig!
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Oh God, bad flashback...
His toupee does a little 360 twirl around his head when he says that.
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I had no idea the draft was today
Now I can watch and have no clue about any of the players being taken.
How you doing man
It figures a year when UCLA Basketball has it worst year, Coach passes away and the baseball team could be favored to go to Omaha.
Yeah
Be crazy if softball and baseball both win titles right after he passes. Maybe the start to a crazy UCLA title run ; )
Going good. Just hanging out until law school starts in August. Enjoying the free time i’ll have now, but will be completely gone in 2 months.
FrankiePiliere:
Sources tell me the #Dodgers will take Kellin Deglan at 28 if Dylan Covey is off the board
My twitter = @neufaustcan
Does anyone know what the fuck this number system is yet?
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
Drew Pomeranz, LHP, Ole Miss to Cleveland
who had to be stoked with KC’s pick.
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Its a
I work on the farm all day and married my sister type haircut
by SeanMillerSavior on Jun 7, 2010 4:33 PM PDT up reply actions
That hair would be at home in an episode of the Monkees
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You’d think after having like 13 college lefties in a row flame out the Indians would try a new strategy.
They are the anti-Logan Whites, drafting nothing but college pitchers in 1st round
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13th time's the charm!
But to be fair, in this case I think Pomeranz is the real deal. For once.
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Wait
Is Cowart the 3B being compared to Chipper?
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
Is it true that the Dodgers are actually targetting him???
If so…helllllll yes.
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
Well they could take him but given their situation
I think they could take Harvey and hope to get him up soon as a reliever.
Loux
I actually like him more than Sale. If the dbacks can tighten up his breaking pitch, he could do pretty well in the bigs.
But since we don’t, Cap’n, he’s the pick I want.
Fight the power! Votes for Ethier, none for Phillies.
by Little Blue Bicycle on Jun 7, 2010 4:43 PM PDT up reply actions
astros lookin to overdraft again
good lookin out guys
by hee came hee seop'd he choi'd on Jun 7, 2010 4:42 PM PDT reply actions
The last Mayo mock draft, from today has Zack Cox to the Mets at #7
and DDS Jr to Astros at 19…
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Heh Maybe he doesn't read (or write) his own mock drafts ;)
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Well he got the Astros part down right!
I guess they didnt want to lose out on him next 1st rd pick
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Frankie Piliere:
Ok, don’t listen to the guys on TV. Sorry guys, but DeShields is not going here. Going to be Josh Sale
My twitter = @neufaustcan
Meanwhile Bryce Harper's haircut screams
“I’m a douche looking for a cameo on Entourage.”
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Yeah to be fair he seems totally fine here
I still like thinking he’s a dick though :-)
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nice judo move turning Gammons’ question about being a marked man and using it to talk about his team
by hee came hee seop'd he choi'd on Jun 7, 2010 4:47 PM PDT up reply actions
“But really, Bryce, isn’t is disappointing not to be going to the Red Sox?”
Fight the power! Votes for Ethier, none for Phillies.
by Little Blue Bicycle on Jun 7, 2010 4:49 PM PDT up reply actions
ugh astros are so goddamn crazy
by hee came hee seop'd he choi'd on Jun 7, 2010 4:48 PM PDT reply actions
Mayo was right about DDS goin to Astros
just not at this higher pick. Yeesh.
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Will there be a pick that Jon Hart doesn't actually like?
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Yeah, you would think taking someone ranked a lot lower
would cause one of them to at least raise a question.
He likes everyone who is a GAMER
but apparently even if they aren’t he likes it.
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Frankie Piliere says Dodgers interested in Kellin Deglan
http://www.memoriesofkevinmalone.com/2010/06/2010-mlb-draft-my-thoughts-and-open.html#disqus_thread
Posting information on the guys in there or whoever else.
Deshields
I actually like him. He’s a dynamic player who is built like a runningback. He’s short but he’s not small; huge forearms, quick wrists, he’ll decent for decent power for a up the middle player.
Yeah I think he's a good player a good 1st round pick but they really picked him way higher than he projected
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but is he really a top 10 pick?
by hee came hee seop'd he choi'd on Jun 7, 2010 4:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Can't trade down
So you have to take who you like
by Chad Moriyama on Jun 7, 2010 4:54 PM PDT up reply actions
This one is funny
ofMontreal (Ithaca ): C. Colon is an upgrade over Y. Betancourt right?
Kevin Goldstein: Um, is that really a hard question?
would imagine houston burning their 1st pick
ruined alot of mocks
by hee came hee seop'd he choi'd on Jun 7, 2010 4:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Padres making a sort of Logan White-ish pick here no?
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I am betting that some good players fall to where the Dodgers are picking
(And then they pick someone I’ve never heard of, hah hah.)
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Madres
I don’t like this
BAHighSchool
Good pick by the Padres. RHP Karsten Whitson has filthy stuff. Mid 90s on his fastball. Filthy slider.
Like I said, HS pitcher with high ceiling, Logan White would approve
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I assume theres no radio station in LA thats broadcast this right?
Cuz its important that the ‘a list’ airs during prime rush hour air time in LA..
by hee came hee seop'd he choi'd on Jun 7, 2010 4:58 PM PDT reply actions
I Don't Like Whitson's Delivery
He “short arms” the ball to the plate.
But John Hart says he's "projectable"!
And “has a good body” “throws well” (whatever that means)
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Good choice is Choice (sorry)
Not a surprise
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Hey Bud...
Where again is the University of Texas at Arlington located?
Fight the power! Votes for Ethier, none for Phillies.
by Little Blue Bicycle on Jun 7, 2010 5:00 PM PDT reply actions
uh gammons didnt the dodgers draft utley
by hee came hee seop'd he choi'd on Jun 7, 2010 5:00 PM PDT reply actions
then again this transpired on the west coast so perhaps it didnt happen
by hee came hee seop'd he choi'd on Jun 7, 2010 5:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Or signability?
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Awkward partially because of the time delay with the connection
but also because of his nervousness and Harold Reynolds’ dorkyness.
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They can trade us their outfielders anytime :)
Sex addiction? Two words=get married.
by angelofdeath on Jun 7, 2010 5:04 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I want to see someone's running or defense project to a lower future number
with Hart saying he expects them to be a big boozer
Projection recap - all hit top 3 picks
BA – 7 out of ten
ESPN – 6 out of ten
BP – 4 out of ten
Mayo – 4 out of ten
If you had told me the Astros would pick DDJ
with the 8th overall pick I woulda laughed and said “yeah, maybe i guess”
http://www.dingersblog.com
Deck McGuire to Toronto. Whoa
Seems a reach at that spot but he’s a good pitcher not that far from the bigs.
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Dodgers will have a lot of good options, I will be mad if they skip over them due to lack of funds.
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I am, I should play the John Hart drinking game ;-)
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Yasmani Grandal, the top college catcher to the Reds
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There could be two guys named Sale left when Dodgers pick and instead they'll take
Fire.
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It's too expensive to spell his name on a jersey
Zack Cox would be better . ;’-)
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"This guy is a big leaguer" says John Hart
(re Chris Sale)
Good pick for White Sox.
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Yep. He gone.
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I was thinking today
I wondered if Hudson (had he been offered arbitration and not accepted) even gets signed by anyone.
really
it took almost into ST for him to sign with no restrictions.
I think there were always injury concerns plus the draft pick compensation.
Though as it turned out, the Dodgers were not going to get any first round picks anyway.
Drinking game that could kill people
Shot every time Gammons interrupts himself with “but” (sometimes pronounced “bott”)
This isn't John Hart
He’s betraying gamers and grinders everywhere…
Sex addiction? Two words=get married.
Rangers definitely made a signability pick, given they lost this one last year
Jake Skole?
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Haden Simpson? Another reach, or at least surprise...
One of the best Div II pitchers tho, supposedly impressive.
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Seriously! I can't believe he's still available. Has to be signability issue though, Dodgers probably scared off too
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Here is what Andy Seiler of MLB Bonus Baby said about Simpson
His draft kit does have 775 players FYI:
Hayden Simpson is a hard-throwing small-college right-handed starting pitcher from Southern Arkansas.
Simpson originally came to Southern Arkansas from Magnolia High School in Magnolia, Arkansas, a small
southwestern Arkansas town near the borders of Oklahoma and Texas. He was a fairly unknown
prospect coming out of high school due to his smaller frame, and he wasn’t carrying the type of stuff he
has today. He went undrafted in the 2007 draft, heading to pitch at Southern Arkansas. After a pair of
decent years, he really took a big step forward this spring, showing advanced stuff and pitchability, as
well as successful numbers of a good Division 2 team. Scouts think he has the natural stuff to be a
number three starter or setup man, but a few scouts can’t get past his size, which is generously listed at
six feet. He’s still skinny and short, but he has enough raw stuff to influence a game. His fastball is a plus
pitch, sitting 92-94, touching 96, and that’s not just in short bursts. He holds his velocity fairly well
throughout games, and he’s able to reach back for something more late in a game. He also throws in an
above-average curveball with some good velocity behind it, as well as a fringe-average changeup, so the
biggest concern behind his size is his ability to get pro left-handed hitters out, though Simpson has
shown enough in college to think he can handle them just fine. He’s expected to be picked in the fourth
to seventh round range, where he should be signable for slot or average money
cubs just wanted the novelty of drafting h. simpson
by hee came hee seop'd he choi'd on Jun 7, 2010 5:36 PM PDT reply actions
Yep, there it is. We'll here that several more times soon.
Sigh.
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Oh c'mon Rays...
And Bud Selig still doesn’t know how to pronounce Los Angeles…
Sex addiction? Two words=get married.
"He projects to be a 6"
“I have no idea what that means but there you go!”
He did also say, “Winning type of player.”
Thank you Captain Meaningless.
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Angels don't usually go over slot, isn't Allie asking for more than slot?
http://www.dingersblog.com
do tell
Rudimentary creatures of flesh and blood, you touch my mind, fumbling in ignorance, incapable of understanding.
fucking assholes!
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
lets see how many lols houston brings with the next pick
by hee came hee seop'd he choi'd on Jun 7, 2010 5:44 PM PDT reply actions
BA's take on Cowart
The Angels are the perfect team to gamble on Georgia prep two-way star Kaleb Cowart. They have three picks in the first round and they can roll the dice on Cowart. They also can send him out to hit and see if he makes it that way, and if he doesn’t, they can always put him back on the mound. The scouting consensus in Georgia had him as a first-round pitcher and a second-round hitter.
The Angels will have to work to sign him, and he’ll be tough to wrangle away from Florida State. He had a reported $3 million price tag that was fairly public knowledge most of the spring. Also, the Angels have had as much trouble as any organization of late in signing top picks. This is in no way a done deal.
Sure
and his draft demands are fairly well known, enough that he was only on 1st round mock draft. So we will see if they can get him to the fold right away. But if it is for $3M, MLB will not want him to sign until August.
AA
Tim Sexton with 5 IP 0H 0R 0ER 0BB 8K’s
Is this a prospect to keep tabs on or just organizational depth?
by SeanMillerSavior on Jun 7, 2010 5:52 PM PDT reply actions
he's a fringe prospect right now
had a good year last year, but has struggled so far in 2010…he is def someone i follow
by Brandon Lennox on Jun 7, 2010 5:54 PM PDT up reply actions
I hadn't heard a THING about him all 2010
but he had a nice 2009.
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
Uh oh
Kolbrin Vitek-John Hart’s favorite player… Thanks for giving him the kiss of death, John…
Sex addiction? Two words=get married.
lol
yeah if hes so awesome why is your janky scoring system giving him a bunch of ‘5s’ or whatever that is
by hee came hee seop'd he choi'd on Jun 7, 2010 5:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Aaron Miller
looks like a promising young pitcher. So what position are the Dodgers going to convert him to? :D
Cox is a college player right?
With power potential?
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
I'm definitely a whore for power right now
Wow, that sounded really gay. It’s ok, I want a power hitting 3b.
"You're the only woman to ever love me." "I never loved you." "I meant physically!"
Cox's Power Is In Doubt Actually
Maybe 15 homers a year
Most players selected in Top 20
Mayo – 17 out of 20
Law – 16 out of 20
Callis – 16 out of 20
Goldstein – 13 out of 20
Fine with that too.
Still hard for potential Matt Kemp 2.0 with more polish and baseball know how. :o
by Chad Moriyama on Jun 7, 2010 6:01 PM PDT up reply actions
It doesn’t for the Dodgers because the same guys are on the board. I’m asking if they want to overdraft on Vettleson and Deglan with A.J. Cole, Austin Wilson, Justin O’Conner,etc are still on the board.
by Chad Moriyama on Jun 7, 2010 6:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Why do you guys want Cox?
Maybe he’s Blake DeWitt-esque at third base.
And he wants Pedro Alvarez money, apparently. What a fucking joke.
I find Gammons 10x more annoying than Hart, from the Utley comment and now back to Red Sox chat (loved how he worked in that Casey Kelly comp).
can we please get a new thread...
my comp is freezing and being annoying… we have like 800 comments too… thanks..
Dammit, first guy I thought Dodgers might get that I wanted
O well.
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[Hangs head sadly]
Fight the power! Votes for Ethier, none for Phillies.
by Little Blue Bicycle on Jun 7, 2010 6:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Underrated part of the "Well played, Mauer" commercial
The laugh and “Thanks chief.”
I love that guy.
Justin O'Conner still left?
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The Dodgers have probably called their pick already. “Hey kid, we’re taking you at 28. Will you sign? Um, yes sir, Logan.”
So many of these players are
still available (BA top 50)
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Hope the Giants make a dumb pick here.
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Maybe Ibanez will be next to get DFAed
Today’s box score – through 7, Wade LeBlanc shutting out the Phillies.
Outfield Assist: C Denorfia (R Ibanez at 1st base)
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