Mock Draft Scouting Director Assignments

by John Sickels on May 13, 2025 11:19 AM EDT Comment 72 comments

Here are the assignments for Mock Scouting Directors. Respond in the thread if you want a team. Once your name is listed shows up on the list, you should start a Mock Organization Diary and begin discussions about the draft plan for your club with other interested parties. Note that part of what you do should be to name a deputy to handle matters if you aren't around.

Arizona: goldenspikes24
Atlanta: nivarsity
Baltimore: fourfingerwoo
Boston: seabass
Chicago AL: The Big Hurt
Chicago NL: fanball
Cincinnati: nms
Cleveland: mrmoderate13
Colorado: threesixteen
Detroit: Demondeaconsbaseball
Florida: bucklin12
Houston: byronlhsdrmr
Kansas City: Royalsretro
Los Angeles AL: redsoxfaithful
Los Angeles NL: thinkblue
Milwaukee: backtocali
Minnesota: Firebatm3
New York AL: TheHugeUnit
New York NL: theguda
Oakland: caincecum
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh: jar75
St. Louis: unclebuck44
San Diego: pffrieberg
San Francisco: zeisenbe
Seattle: AndrewZStebbins
Tampa Bay: imperialism32
Texas: Andy Seiler
Toronto: Gojays7
Washington: variablesdont

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I will take the Rangers.

by Andy Seiler on May 13, 2025 11:20 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Good!

I was going to volunteer you if you didnt respond haha.

by Michael Cave on May 13, 2025 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Blue Jays

I’ll take the Jays please.

by GoJays7 on May 13, 2025 11:20 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Cubs

Can I be Chicago NL?

by FanBall on May 13, 2025 11:31 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Astros

The third round including the third supplemental?

by byronlhsdrmr on May 13, 2025 12:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

yep

Question Does this include the supplemental third round pick of the Astros? It’s number 111 overall, right behind the Angels’ pick at the end of the third.

by Andy Seiler on May 13, 2025 10:32 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

yes Yes we will include that.

by John Sickels on May 13, 2025 10:34 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Go Rangers...don't suck...

by Kinslerhomer on May 13, 2025 12:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sweet, I get to pick Mr. Irrelevant

by byronlhsdrmr on May 13, 2025 12:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

i'll take the nats this year

human beings, who are almost unique in their ability to learn from the experiences of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so.

by variablesdont on May 13, 2025 12:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Your draft is guanteed to be good.

by Andy Seiler on May 13, 2025 12:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

i'm up in the air about taking strasborg

i’ve done this for 3 years as the scouting director of the phillies, and the only reason i’m switching this year, is because i’m kinda curoius to see what happens if strasborg doesn’t go #1

human beings, who are almost unique in their ability to learn from the experiences of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so.

by variablesdont on May 13, 2025 12:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Aww...

Don’t mess with reality.

by Andy Seiler on May 13, 2025 12:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

+1

Whoever is managing the Nat’s draft should have to take Strasburg, that is what’s going to happen. Not picking him would ruin the validity of the mock draft.

by byronlhsdrmr on May 13, 2025 12:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

take strasburg

Please take strasburg. It will mess up the draft if you don’t.

by John Sickels on May 13, 2025 1:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

it'll only really screw with picks 1 through 3

i’ll concede that there’s not really a great 2nd option available, but i think there’s a legitimate question to be answered as to whether strasborg’s representation is more interested in breaking the draft than progressing his career.

the nats got screwed last year by boras playing hardball, and now, with strasborg as his client, what’s it gonna take to get him to sign by the deadline? crow’s beef came down to 500K, and if boras was willing to sacrifice a year of crow’s career because of that, what;s his end game for strasborg? right now, he is talking about a matsuzaka type contract, and that blows pretty much every previous deal out of the water.

anyway, i think there’s quite an interesting question as to what the draft would look like without strasborg as the top pick, and i don’t think that scenario is being discussed nearly enough.

human beings, who are almost unique in their ability to learn from the experiences of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so.

by variablesdont on May 13, 2025 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Take Strasburg,

There’s no way the Nats don’t take Strasburg. Since it’s not your money, you should have to draft. Or frankly, Sickels should pick someone who would.

And as for facts, the Hendricks brothers were Aaron Crow’s representatives.

by comish4lif on May 13, 2025 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Boras was NOT Crow's "advisor"

believe it was the Hendricks bros.

Nats and Boras got along pretty well during the Tex negotiations and Rizzo sat with Boras in LA when the Nats were in town.

There is no inclination that the Nats will NOT pick Boras, maybe you should be picking for a different team.

by VladiHondo on May 14, 2025 1:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

It's already been announced

And with the first pick of the 2009 draft, variables DO NOT vary!

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by t ball on May 13, 2025 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

just call me VD.

i’ll have a MOD up this weekend, and it should draw some interest and create some discourse.

human beings, who are almost unique in their ability to learn from the experiences of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so.

by variablesdont on May 13, 2025 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Twins

I’ll take Minnesota.

by hellview on May 13, 2025 12:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Nevermind, I'm out

by hellview on May 13, 2025 12:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Pirates

I’ll take the Pirates.

by jar75 on May 13, 2025 12:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

giants please

by zeisenbe on May 13, 2025 12:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I think doublestix is the man to head the Royals

But if he’s not available or interested, I’ll take em.

Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com

by RoyalsRetro on May 13, 2025 12:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

gracias

all yours if you want it though. i’ll throw my opinions your way (just act like they matter :P).

Founder of the Johnny Giavotella fan club.

by doublestix on May 13, 2025 5:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I can be a backup option

I ran the Royals draft last year and took Smoak, Robbie Ross, Shane Peterson, Eric Thames, Jason Christian, and Jacob Thompson, which looks pretty good these days.

"Sometimes I wonder whether the world is being run by smart people who are putting us on or by imbeciles who really mean it." - Mark Twain

by JM Barten on May 13, 2025 6:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'll take a crack at it then

JM Barten as deputy, and doublestix is the Art Stewart of the operation.

Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com

by RoyalsRetro on May 13, 2025 6:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Brewers please

by backtocali on May 13, 2025 12:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Not that you have to be a fan of a team to run their draft

But I think it’s worth pointing out that backtocali has been banned at Brew Crew Ball for essentially being a troll.

"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.

by battlekow on May 14, 2025 12:04 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

interesting

OK, i will monitor his performance :)

by John Sickels on May 14, 2025 9:40 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm surprised no one has wanted the D'backs or Angels

It should be a fun draft for them both.

by byronlhsdrmr on May 13, 2025 1:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Orioles

here, if not will deputy

"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers."

by fourfingerwoo on May 13, 2025 1:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

White Sox

Please.

by The Big Hurt on May 13, 2025 2:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I'll take the Twins

"Hustle doesn't cost a dime and it looks good." - Pete Rose as Channeled by Marcus Lemon

by FirebatM3 on May 13, 2025 2:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I'd like..

to take the New York Yankees, please.

by TheHugeUnit on May 13, 2025 2:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Team

I’d like the Seattle Mariners, please.

and thanks.

by AndrewZStebbins on May 13, 2025 3:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

What about a mock

International Free Agent signing day? :)

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by t ball on May 13, 2025 3:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Can I skim bonuses?

Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com

by RoyalsRetro on May 13, 2025 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Only if you Mock the White Sox

"Hustle doesn't cost a dime and it looks good." - Pete Rose as Channeled by Marcus Lemon

by FirebatM3 on May 13, 2025 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Deputy - Rockies

I can’t commit the time to scouting director, but I’d be happy to help out.

by kosmo on May 13, 2025 4:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I don't know if I can commit the whole time, but would be happy to help out

as a deputy for St Louis, if some one else wants to do that.

by JBagKY on May 13, 2025 4:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Actually

go ahead and give me the Cards. Anyone want to help me out?

by JBagKY on May 14, 2025 8:13 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Anyone have a link to the draft order?

Google is not doing me justice bros. Any help would be GREATLY appreciated. Dank ya!

by FanBall on May 13, 2025 4:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I used this one from BA:
http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/draft/draft-basics/2009/267996.html

by The Big Hurt on May 13, 2025 5:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Cubs

Need some help with your potential mock selections? I’d be willing to chip in some thoughts if you’re looking for any outside input.

by Outshined_One on May 13, 2025 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'll take the Braves.

by nivarsity on May 13, 2025 5:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Royals Please

Please somebody sign Mark Grudzielanek to give us a sandwich pick.

"Sometimes I wonder whether the world is being run by smart people who are putting us on or by imbeciles who really mean it." - Mark Twain

by JM Barten on May 13, 2025 5:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

DBacks

I’ll take the Diamondbacks.

by GoldenSpikes24 on May 13, 2025 6:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Dodgers

I’ll take the Dodgers

by Thinkblue on May 13, 2025 6:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Padres

I’ll take the padres John.

by pffriberg on May 13, 2025 7:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I'll take Tampa Bay

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by Imperialism32 on May 13, 2025 8:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Would anyone be interested in an MOD Directory fanpost

That people could rec and keep on the front page for a while?

www.raysprospects.com

by Imperialism32 on May 13, 2025 9:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

+1

I like the idea. In addition to keeping stuff on the front page, it would lend some structure to the MODs (organizing it by division, for example.)

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by kosmo on May 14, 2025 10:41 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Tigers

I’d prefer to be assistant director, but I’ll muddie my way through if nobody else will pick.

by demondeaconsbaseball on May 13, 2025 9:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I would enjoy

being Cincy

by nms on May 13, 2025 10:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I'll take Boston

Please :-)

by RedSoxFaithful on May 13, 2025 10:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Actually, you know what, gimme LAA instead

Should be a more interesting draft.

by RedSoxFaithful on May 13, 2025 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Rockies

I will take Colorado. Thanks!

by threesixteen on May 13, 2025 11:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

OAKLAND!

or anything else please !

http://caincecum.blogspot.com/

by caincecum on May 14, 2025 12:22 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

A's

I am happy to give you a hand as Oakland - I don’t have a great deal of knowledge about prospects outside the first couple of rounds but Oakland only have a 1st and 3rd round pick so it shouldn’t be a massive problem.

by DeJay on May 14, 2025 4:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs