MOD: Atlanta Braves

by nms on May 13, 2008 8:19 PM EDT

Sadly we don't pick til #40 this year.

Our picks are: 40 - 64 - 70 - 96 - 130 - 160

Not a great selection of picks so it is important to find the right guys in the later rounds, which can be a fun effort.

Here is a ramshackle draft board of sorts. Don't worry I'm not trying to pimp a blog, there isn't a blog there. I just found blogspot the easiest way to put all this info out there for me and others to look at and debate.

College Bats

College Arms

HS Bats

HS Arms (put your comments on this Diary/Fanpost, not the Draft Board links)

I generally underrated guys on purpose so I can move them up as I become more sure.

I have brief comments on alot of guys. Guys with ? marks are the ones I am really interested to know more about. Just cause I didn't write a comment out doesn't mean I'm not aware of a player (I probably just didn't feel like typing) but I;d love to know anyones take on any player.

And just because I didn't list a player doesn't mean I don't think he is good (though it might). Theres probably players I ranked wrong or forgot about.. SO LET ME KNOW!

I;d love to know anyones take on guys we should target for these picks.

Sorry if it is hard to read or disorganized. I originally created that draft board to use as a basis for doing my own Shadow Draft.

I don't have any very specific draft philosophies. I'm ok with drafting pitcher or hitters, college or HS as long as it is generally the Best Player Available. I'm not unreasonably risk averse. I lean towards going for high upside guys.

One big question I have is whether we should consider Lonnie Chisenhall. Talent-wise he could be a steal at 40 or 64 but the Braves don't like guys with legal problems and stealing from a coach is an especially bad sin from a clubhouse perspective. On the other hand the Braves have given guys 2nd chances and kept them clean. Apparently Chisenhall has his act together now and the Braves were very fond of him out of HS

Poll

Should Lonnie Chisenhalls makeup/criminal problems eliminate him from consideration for the Braves at pick 40?

Yes

18 votes

No

24 votes

42 votes | Poll has closed

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Who wants to be Deputy?

JFish had indicated he was interested. If he wants it I’ll give it to him.

If he can’t then the position is wide open

by nms on May 13, 2008 8:31 PM EDT reply actions

I'm interested...

but as I said, I’ll be unable to be on the site from about 2 pm till 10 or 11 that evening. If you are sure you will be here then that should be ok but I don’t want to leave you hanging if you think there is some reason you wont be able to make our picks. That is why I didn’t ask for a team so I’ll leave it up to you.

by jfish26101 on May 13, 2008 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions

So does that work for you?

Or are you going to want to find someone who should be able to be here most of if not all of that Sunday?

by jfish26101 on May 14, 2008 9:55 AM EDT up reply actions

Chisenhalls

I’m not sure if the Braves would take the shot on him but It’s our (this community) mock so we don’t necessarily have to worry about signability/injuries/makeup issues. I guess that just depends on how you want this to go. If you really like the guy from a baseball stand point, he should be considered whether he has the makeup issues or not.

If I were drafting in RL and had the opportunity to speak with him, I could probably get a decent enough read but other wise probably wouldn’t take the risk. In this game though, I don’t see why he can’t be considered.

by jfish26101 on May 13, 2008 10:53 PM EDT reply actions

Have you seen most these guys?

I see you make a lot of posts about college players. Do you actually get out to see them or have some sort of baseball package or just read up on them?

by jfish26101 on May 13, 2008 10:53 PM EDT reply actions

Alex Wilson

I thought you liked Wilson; maybe I missed him but is he on your list?

Also your Havens ranking really surprises me. 3rd round?

I haven’t looked at everything in detail but those 2 things caught my eye. I’ll try and take a look at them this morning and post thoughts but I think it’s rather obvious you get to see more players then I do. :p

by jfish26101 on May 14, 2008 9:59 AM EDT reply actions

Pick 40

Well it does stink that this is our first selection but I guess the Braves will just have to do with what they have.

HS Arms
Pallazone is a local product and was ranked pretty high by BA preseason.

Odorizzi has really been climbing draft boards lately. I think BA had a helium watch on him but a lot of people seem to think it’s legit. I imagine he is gone by this time if his stock holds or continues to rise.

HS Hitters
Will the real Harold Martinez please stand up? Which do you think is a better indicator of what his future holds?

College Pitchers
You don’t have to many guys listed there. I noticed no Tim Murphy, you just don’t like him? Or did you forget to mention him?

Collge Hitters
From reading sites on the net, I like a lot of those guys. Thames is really rising. Foster from PP and John both seem to be pushing him lately. I don’t think either Wallace or Davis will be there at 40. Already discussed Chisenhall above in the poll so we will see how that turns out.

I’d have to see how the chips fall but I think we might be better off to try and target a pitcher with 40 hoping someone falls and then focus on hitters in the 2nd with picks 64 and 70. I liked Paramore as much as Posey entering the season and Cooper/Dykstra could be just as good as Davis/Wallace. Dominguez is down there to so that looks like a pretty good crop to draft from.

by jfish26101 on May 14, 2008 11:32 AM EDT reply actions

Kyle Long

is that Chris Long’s younger brother (and Howie’s younger son)? I see he went to the same HS that Chris did in Charlottesville.

by Kyle S on May 14, 2008 11:50 AM EDT reply actions

Yeah

He is a big kid, 6’7”, 280 who pitches and plays first. I can’t remember for sure but I think he has a commitment to play baseball/football for Florida State so that is an issue.

by jfish26101 on May 14, 2008 12:01 PM EDT up reply actions

I like how

on the front of your HS fb uni’s it says STAB

kinda vicious sounding for little place called St Anne’s, eh? : )

and yes to your Q. Kyle Long is their brother son

by nms on May 14, 2008 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions

Tony Delmonico (FSU SS)

I don’t think Tony in the 3rd round wil happen. He’s not very smooth with the glove and will have to switch positions, and while his bat is good it’s not great. I could see him going in the top 10 rounds but I think the 3rd is way too high.

His father is an assistant head coach at FSU though it is unclear if he will stay. If he does I imagine Tony would be a bit of a hard sign, and I don’t think he’s worth it at that point in the draft.

by tdchrisdavis on May 14, 2008 9:04 PM EDT reply actions

Thanks for the heads up.

by jfish26101 on May 15, 2008 10:36 AM EDT up reply actions

This really is an odd setup to do a mock.

I know John is working with what he has to work with but I don’t really like that every team can see/read what each team is thinking. I’m sure peoples plans will change on draft day as the picks come in but I think setting something up with at least a little privacy would help this whole process.

by jfish26101 on May 15, 2008 10:38 AM EDT reply actions

New MOD

and board coming soon

by nms on May 16, 2008 2:28 PM EDT reply actions

Looking forward to it

You using the same blog space?

by jfish26101 on May 16, 2008 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions

Hmmm…? Bit busy this week? :p

Just checking in more then anything. I doubt much was going to change from the first board anyhow but seeing where you are at with things.

by jfish26101 on May 19, 2008 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions

Im not sure this is the current spot, but if youre looking for the realistic pick here

Michael Palazzone, SP, Lassiter, GA.

91-94 MPH fastball, with a plus plus curve (best curve in the draft) and a somewhat projectable changeup. Good size (6’4) and he fits the Braves M.O. He’s the pick here, and i expect the braves to take Palazzone or Spruil provided someone doesnt fall to them that shouldnt fall

by AtlBr on May 31, 2008 2:18 PM EDT reply actions