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MOD Chicago Cubs #3

I've got all the names ready for the draft tomorrow.  I've got a list of the top 50 players and the best player left at 48 will be the pick.  From there I've got lists of 10 for each pick and hopefully a couple of names will remain when the picks come up.
I WOULD LOVE IT IF EVERYONE POSTED THEIR OWN 5 PICK MOCK DRAFT.

I am, however, struggling to distinguish the best player at pick #3.  Matt Wieters is my #1 but after that I can't decide who is #2 between Vitters and Moustakas.
A lot of publications and a lot of scouts are saying that Moustakas had moved ahead of Vitters because his bat is equally as impressive and he has a better chance of handling the hot corner.  Moustakas has put up the monster spring playing in the same area as Vitters who has not put up good numbers.  You may say who cares about HS numbers but when players are this close, you've got to use whatever you can find to sift out the best.

I'll put it to you in a vote Edit: Don't vote for Wieters because I'll probably take him if Kansas City doesn't. I want to know who you would take if Kansas City takes Wieters.

Poll
Who would you take at #3
Josh Vitters
5 votes
Rick Porcello
14 votes
Matt Wieters
9 votes
Mike Moustakas
5 votes

33 votes | Poll has closed

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without out a doubt
Weiters then Moustakous and a distant third in Vitters

by bartonboi on Jun 2, 2007 5:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Vitters
Clearly no one really thinks Vitters is worth the 3rd pick and neither do I.  Just wanted to make sure I wouldn't get chastised for taking Moustakas over Vitters tomorrow if Wieters isn't around.
Jason Heyward really isn't in the equation for me.  I think Moustakas, Vitters and Porcello have better potential.

Now I'm wondering if Rick Porcello is the way to go.  Let me get some opinions here.
Hopefully the Royals take Porcello so I can just take Wieters and not have to worry.

Also, don't forget to post your mock drafts.

by UncleBuck44 on Jun 2, 2007 7:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Draft
Weiters or Porcello, which ever one KC doesn't.
If Clemens and Smoltz face off in a deciding Game 7, we could witness the perfect storm of nonsensical comments from Bravesin07 and NYYLover1000 - gatling

by slurve on Jun 2, 2007 8:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

No-brainer? I don't think so
It was a no brainer that the Cubs should take Vitters if Wieters went #2 now Moustakas is said to be better than Vitters and now its Porcello if Wieters goes #2.
Not really much of a no brainer considering that. Not to mention the Cubs aren't great at developing young pitchers.

If you want a no brainer here is a no brainer, the D'Rays should take David Price.

by UncleBuck44 on Jun 2, 2007 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

well
For someone who has always thought that there were three top-flight prospects in this draft, I think it's pretty clear what the Cubs should do.

by limozeen on Jun 2, 2007 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

agree
it's BPA, we have a top three so whichever is left take that one.

by Trobone on Jun 2, 2007 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Top 3?
  1. Price
  2. Wieters
  3. Moustakas/Porcello
Don't forget 5 pick mocks everyone.

by UncleBuck44 on Jun 2, 2007 11:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Backup Scouting Director
I'll be leaving at 3:45 to go Mizzou.  Anyone willing to take over around then?  I'm going to try to make it through pick 98.

by UncleBuck44 on Jun 3, 2007 1:00 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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