With the number of raw arms we have at the lower levels, I think they might go for a collegian. that said, I’m not particularly enthused about any of the available options up on the board and am a bit lazy to think right now. If we go college, I think we might look for a CF type, although pitching would probably be the favorite. If it’s high school, then it’s wide open.

Btw, outside of one inning, Gallagher has been nasty. He’s been going with that sinking mid-90’s fastball to pair with a top curve, and his slider. It’s a good combination. Yes, all prospects are risks, but he seems like a fairly safe bet at least to be a solid major leaguer, and perhaps to reach the 2/3 ceiling that many suspect he has. As for the rest of our pitching? Veal’s control is still bad, Shark has some of the oddest stuff to production numbers I’ve seen, Atkins has actually been better than expected but he’s still fringy, Russell got a quick bump, which surprised me, Ceda has actually had a couple solid outings as a starter, same for Maestri, and Rhee was outstanding before he got hurt.

A lot of Cubs fans started this season with a bit more optimism on the system, but we’ve hit some bricks along the drive. Still a lot of time, and some interesting pieces at XST that should be moving up soon.

Zach Putnam might be one name to give a try next poll. I think I saw somewhere that his stock was up a bit, so he probably does go around here in the actual draft.

James Darnell is a guy that interests me some. He was better last season than teamates Smoak and Havens, though not as good so far this year. Still, the power is there.

Tyler Chatwood is another interesting name. This might be early, but apparently some like him at catcher, which could make him a good pick in this range given position scarcity.

And I’m wondering how far Harold Martinez’s stock has fallen? I think he’d probably get some votes here just from previous hype, but I’m not sure if he deserves them yet, or if he’s fallen out of round 1.