MOD Astros #2

by byronlhsdrmr on May 27, 2009 9:19 AM EDT

Thank you to those who have been participating thus far. In the first MOD we speculated a little on the Astros' gameplan and hashed out some names for pick 21. Here's a recap:

Bobby Heck doesn't care what the experts say, he's going to take the guy he feels is best, 'nough said

We're leaning towards a pitcher in round one, but won't be afraid to take a bat

Considered at pick 21 (in no particular order):

Rex Brothers

Eric Arnett

Chad James

Tyler Skaggs

Jared Mitchell

Tim Wheeler

Someone who falls

As we move forward feel free to make a case for someone new to join this list. Or give me some feedback as to who you think is the top guy on the list.

Next order of business is Houston's second and two third round picks at 69, 100 and 111. First,, what should we do with these picks? Where might we look to go overslot? Who are some guys we might want to target? Who are some local high school products, who will be a tough sign, a la Ross Seaton, that we could steal late? We're looking for upside with these picks, much like what Houston did last year: Lyles in the supp. Jay Austin in the second, Chase Davidson and Ross Seaton in the third. With these picks it is all about trying to hit a homerun with one of the picks.

I still want to take a shortstop at some point with these picks, preferbly one who will stay at the position and hit (who doesn't, right?). Who do you think fits this mold? Please provide names and a brief description/scouting report. I have some ideas, but would like to hear what all of you have to say before I divulge mine.

Let's get talking.

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I wouldn’t put too much energy into trying to figure out guys who might fall due to signability in a mock draft like this. Since there aren’t real budgets to work with, guys will just pick who they feel is the best available. So, you won’t see a guy like Seaton fall after the 3rd round. I guess it doesn’t hurt to try to make it more realistic (and really would make it more fun), but the other guys won’t be thinking along those lines.

Another guy who could be worth a shot if he’s still available is Brody Colvin. He hasn’t been a huge name and played on a woeful team this year, but he’s a projectable RHP who can throw in the mid-90’s (with potential for more) with a power curve.

As I get more time, I’ll throw some more names out, but that’s one guy I like who we may be able to pop a little later in the draft.

by astrosfan76 on May 28, 2009 2:57 PM EDT reply actions