Random Draft Thoughts

by John Sickels on Jun 3, 2009 5:06 PM EDT

I've been studying the draft and watching video all day. Trying to get a handle on who might be available when the Twins pick at 22nd, both in terms of who they might really pick and who I am interested in for the Shadow Twins.

Obviously, everything depends on what happens in the first part of the round, and the Real Twins are often unpredictable on draft day. For the Shadow Twins, I'd really like a college pitcher, but the ones likely to still be on the board at 22 (Paxton, Oliver, Heckathorn) all have flaws. I now find myself hoping that perhaps a high school arm like Hobgood falls, or that I might be able to pick up toolsy LSU outfielder Jared Mitchell. Just thinking aloud here. . .

If Kyle Gibson's recent velocity loss means he's hurt, that shakes up the first part of the round big time and could have cascade effects all down the line.

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Gibson's issues could completely destroy an already confusing draft.

I won’t touch him on Saturday as scouting director for the Rangers.

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by Andy Seiler on Jun 3, 2009 6:27 PM EDT reply actions

I wonder what Gibson's injury...

…will do to the reputation of Mizzou pitchers, and to the potential prospects considering attending Mizzou.

by James F on Jun 3, 2009 7:00 PM EDT reply actions

Mizzou is becoming the next Rice.

Though Baylor is going to fight them to death for that honor.

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by Andy Seiler on Jun 3, 2009 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions

Mier

You know the Twins are gonna be all over Mier. Toolsy high school bat gets the Twins jeans tight.

by hellview on Jun 4, 2009 11:33 AM EDT reply actions

mier

Yeah, I think they like him. I’m not that wild about him myself. Would rather have Mitchell or one of the pitchers…I’m not sure Mier will hit.

by John Sickels on Jun 4, 2009 11:38 AM EDT up reply actions

Re: Mier

I tend to agree with you on the question of whether or not Mier will hit, John. But from the actual Twins perspective, how does the fact that the last two players you took in the first round (coincidently, probably the #1a and 1b prospects in the system) play the same position has Mitchell?

I’m kind of hoping the real Twins are hot on Hobgood. It would be nice to have at least one hard throwing starting pitcher in the system to root for.

by jewscott on Jun 4, 2009 6:38 PM EDT up reply actions

hobgood

I like Hobgood a lot, and they need FASTBALLS in the system. I agree that with Hicks and Revere in the system, Mitchell might seem superfluous. But on the other hand, there is no guarantee that Hicks and Revere will make it. Could you imagine an outfield with all three of them, assuming they hit? Talk about great defense. :)

For my Shadow Twins, I took Lars Anderson (HS-1B) instead of Parmalee in ’06, Nevin Griffith (HS-RHP) instead of Revere in ’07, and Brett Lawrie instead of Hicks in ’08. All high school guys. . .note that I drafted Lawrie with the idea of using him as an outfielder, not a second baseman as the Brewers are really doing. Mitchell would fit into my Shadow system better than into the real Twins system.

But I also like Hobgood a lot….tough pick for me if they are both there.

by John Sickels on Jun 4, 2009 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions

Natty thoughts...

Jump in and point out the flaws:

Alex White’s stock is dropping. He’s probably going to be drafted anywhere from 8 to 17… But really, he got a blister in his last start, he had a hamstring problem (happened in practice), etc. – he should be okay long-term. And on talent alone, he’s one of the better pitchers in the draft.

Okay, the Nats are going to take Strasburgh (and sign him).

If they take White @ 10, they could end up with the 2 best pitchers from this draft… Wow!

by pffriberg on Jun 4, 2009 1:12 PM EDT reply actions