I’d take him ahead of Alvarez, assuming the Devil Rays take Tim Beckham.

Gonna have to watch the Rays’ MOD. There’s a link to a poll of Rays’ fans. T.Beckham is leading by a decent margin, with Alvarez and Posey tied for 2nd.

I’ve been a little concerned about Beckham because, judging from what I’ve read, his bat, or at least his power, is mainly projection at this point. I’d like to get a hitter who’s a little less of a gamble, especially since the Pirates’ corner players are all going to disappear after next year, if they’re not traded first. I’d definitely go with Alvarez, but if he’s gone maybe Smoak, Gordon Beckham, or Posey.

Many think Alvarez will have to move across the diamond to 1B because of his size, etc. I’d take the younger, stronger-fielding Beckham. He should provide more flexibility with his glove.

Count Vertigo:

Alright man, here is the deal. The Pirates have it down to 2 players Beckham or Alvarez. It is word that they are really leaning and wanting Alvarez. He is built for PNC Park. His defense is no where near as bad as people say, and his body style could a be a little like Miguel Cabrera. But if he keeps his hard work going he wont have to move. I have scouted and watched most of these players, read everything that has been written. Alvarez is the best player in this draft. He broke the hamate bone and is still pushing at the end of the year, and he is only going to get stronger as the healing process continues.

I am not sold on Beckham. I dont like projecting power when he doesnt show much of it at the high school level. Yes he will grow and get bigger and stronger but the power just hasnt been on display. I think you need that when your talking about the 1 or 2 picks in the draft.

The Pirates will select Alvarez if he is there. They want to make the big splash to show the fans that they are in this for the best player no matter what the cost. They lost so much with the Moskos selection last year.

As far as your later rounds? Look for them to add a big bat that might slip in the draft. Or a power arm that is a starter.

Brett Wallace, Riccio Torrez, Cody Satterwhite, Tyson Ross, Zach Putnam, Petey Paramore, Michael Palazzone, Jake Odorizzi, Alex Meyer, Tim Melville, Ethan Martin, Brett Marshall, Kyle Long, Brett Lawrie, Tyler Ladendorf, Casey Kelly, D.J. Hicks, Reese Havens, Trey Haley, Anthony Gose, Isaac Galloway, Danny Espinosa, Cutter Dykstra, Allan Dykstra, Ike Davis, Brandon Crawford, Jason Castro.

That is my list to look for in the 2nd round on. Those are all players who would have great value after round 1.

Hope this helped!

Taking the offensive player they like in the 1st round makes the best power arm available in 2nd round my choice. Stephen Fife,Chris Carpenter or Robbie Ross. If no real power arms are there in 2nd I would go offense again with James Darnell, Logan Forsythe or Shane Peterson.