SECOND ROUND
by John Sickels on Jun 6, 2025 2:32 PM EDT
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I'm picking the Nationals and Yankees.
Please keep arguing to a minimum....we can critique each other's picks later. Signability should be factored in to some extent. I'm doing that with the Nationals right now due to cost of Strasburg.
50) Nationals: Kent Matthes, OF, Alabama
51) Mariners: Angelo Songco, OF, Loyola Marymount
52) Padres: Nick Franklin, SS, Florida HS
53) Pirates: Luke Bailey, C, Georgia HS
54) Orioles: Todd Glaesmann, OF, Texas HS
55) Giants: Kentrail Davis, OF, Tennessee
56) Dodgers: Slade Heathcott, OF, Texas HS
57) Reds: Jason Kipnis, OF, Arizona State
58) Tigers: Brody Colvin, RHP, Louisiana HS
59) Rockies: Jake Eliopoulos, LHP, Canada HS
60) Diamondbacks: Jeff Kobernus, 2B, California
61) White Sox: Keyvius Sampson, RHP, Florida HS
62) Rangers: Zach Van Rosenberg, RHP, Louisiana HS
63) Indians: Aaron Miller, LHP, Baylor
64) Diamondbacks: Joe Kelly, RHP, UC Riverside
65) Dodgers: Matt Bashore, LHP, Indiana
66) Marlins: Brad Boxberger, RHP, Southern Cal
67) Cardinals: Randall Grichuk, OF, Texas HS
68) Blue Jays: Jeff Malm, 1B, Nevada HS
69) Astros: Colton Cain, LHP-1B, Texas HS
70) Twins: Victor Black, RHP, Dallas Baptist
71) White Sox: Brian Goodwin, OF, North Carolina HS
72) Mets: Ryan Buch, RHP, Monmouth
73) Brewers: LeVon Washington, OF, Florida HS
74) Brewers: Chris Dwyer, LHP, Clemson
75) Phillies: Jake Marisneck, OF, California HS
76) Yankees: Jake Barrett, RHP, Arizona HS
77) Red Sox: Billy Hamilton, SS, Mississippi HS
78) Rays: Dane Williams, RHP, Florida HS
79) Cubs: Tanner Bushue, RHP, Illinois HS
80) Angels: Brooks Raley, LHP, Texas A&M
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Mariners 51
The Mariners select Angelo Songco, of, Loyola Marymount
by AndrewZStebbins on Jun 6, 2025 2:32 PM EDT reply actions
that's a good pick
I like Franklin a lot. A good solid shortstop.
by naropean on Jun 6, 2025 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions
thanks...
Padres’ organizational weaknesses are impact arms and shortstops - wasn’t sure I would get him there
by pffriberg on Jun 6, 2025 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Pirates
Sorry for the delay, with the 53rd pick the Pirates select: Luke Bailey
by jar75 on Jun 6, 2025 2:36 PM EDT reply actions
Rockies considered him up at 34
was definately taking him at 59.
by threesixteen on Jun 6, 2025 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Orioles select
Todd Glaesmann, OF, Midway HS (TX)
by crawdaddy on Jun 6, 2025 2:36 PM EDT reply actions
Another very toolsy position player taken by the O's?
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
by Baltimo on Jun 6, 2025 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions
I haven’t heard many names, but given the board . . . the is the guy who best fits their description. I do not see them going with any of the college position guys yet or the arms available.
by crawdaddy on Jun 6, 2025 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't disagree considering players already taken
And JJ’s recent history of bringing in raw HS prospects in earliest rounds.
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
by Baltimo on Jun 6, 2025 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Similar to the other toolsy OF, but a better bet to hit. I was also considering Heathcott who went to the Dodgers.
by crawdaddy on Jun 6, 2025 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Damn
I was hoping he’d fall a little further
by RedSoxFaithful on Jun 6, 2025 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Fantastic
Thinking he may drop to me at 66, but that was foolish. Awesome player.
by bucklin12 on Jun 6, 2025 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Toolsy OF with a good bat. I was looking at him and a couple other guys (who you can probably guess) . . . I like his bat more.
by crawdaddy on Jun 6, 2025 2:39 PM EDT reply actions
Cincinnati Reds
Stay relatively local with the selection of James Paxton, LHP, University of Kentucky.
by mrkupe on Jun 6, 2025 2:40 PM EDT reply actions
Miller
To keep things moving, I will sub Adam Miller LHP of Baylor for Paxton.
by John Sickels on Jun 6, 2025 2:42 PM EDT reply actions
Doy
I triple-check these things . . .well, somebody has to do it first. :)
Guess I’ll have to let the Tigers have Colvin, who would have been the pick. Reds will take Jason Kipnis, OF from Arizona State.
by mrkupe on Jun 6, 2025 2:43 PM EDT reply actions
np
They’re basically even for me, just trying to simulate a real-draft feel. I think the real Reds probably wouldn’t go for 3 pitchers in a row to start off with, especially with a nice college bat like Kipnis on the board.
Sorry for the problems everybody!
by mrkupe on Jun 6, 2025 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions
I have to leave now...
Is there someone could take over for the last Tigers pick?
Here are the guys I’m considering:
Position Players
-Kyle Seager, 2B, UNC
-Chris Dominguez, 3B, Louisville
Pitchers
-Jake Cowan, RHP, TX JUCO
-Andrew Doyle, RHP, Oklahoma
-Chris Dwyer, LHP, Clemson
by David Tokarz on Jun 6, 2025 2:43 PM EDT reply actions
I would take it, but I don't know the rules on having two teams.
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by Andy Seiler on Jun 6, 2025 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions
kipnis
OK, never mind Aaron Miller. Kipnis it is.
by John Sickels on Jun 6, 2025 2:44 PM EDT reply actions
Thanks John
I wouldn’t have really cared for drafting Miller anyways.
by mrkupe on Jun 6, 2025 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Rockies take Jake Eliopoulos, LHP, Ontatio Canada
by threesixteen on Jun 6, 2025 2:46 PM EDT reply actions
Three first rounders
Probably realistic they’d save some money here.
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by Imperialism32 on Jun 6, 2025 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions
that was
partially the idea, yes. Though I like him very much, he was near top of my board even w/o signability.
by threesixteen on Jun 6, 2025 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't know
BA has him ranked in the 2nd/3rd round range. I’d say Supplemental would be a reach, but 2nd sounds about right for a team that really likes him.
by naropean on Jun 6, 2025 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Sorry
not tryin to be too critical - i guess i was thinking about him for 3rd round
by pffriberg on Jun 6, 2025 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Good pick
I was going to target him in the third round.
by jar75 on Jun 6, 2025 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions
White Sox select Keyvius Sampson, RHP, Forest HS (Fla.)
by The Big Hurt on Jun 6, 2025 2:48 PM EDT reply actions
he's a black roy oswalt, but two inches taller.
by thegoldengreek33 on Jun 6, 2025 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Sorry for the interruption
John - maybe you have done this in the past, I dont remember, but after the draft would mind going team by team and grading the drafts?
by AndrewZStebbins on Jun 6, 2025 2:48 PM EDT reply actions
At #62, the Texas Rangers pick Zack Von Rosenberg, Zachary HS, Louisiana
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by Andy Seiler on Jun 6, 2025 2:48 PM EDT reply actions
Damn that was my pick. Give me a second here.
by MrModerate13 on Jun 6, 2025 2:49 PM EDT reply actions
Kipnis
"Hustle doesn't cost a dime and it looks good." - Pete Rose as Channeled by Marcus Lemon
by FirebatM3 on Jun 6, 2025 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Indians select AARON MILLER, LHP/OF, BAYLOR
by MrModerate13 on Jun 6, 2025 2:51 PM EDT reply actions
Nice
another guy I was hoping would slide to the Padres in the 3rd
by pffriberg on Jun 6, 2025 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions
was not going to make it past the twins
"Hustle doesn't cost a dime and it looks good." - Pete Rose as Channeled by Marcus Lemon
by FirebatM3 on Jun 6, 2025 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Dodgers select Matt Bashore, LHP, Indiana University
by Thinkblue on Jun 6, 2025 2:55 PM EDT reply actions
nice pick
hate to see him go to our I-5 rivals (Padres fan here)
by pffriberg on Jun 6, 2025 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Marlins select...
Brad Boxberger, RHP, Southern Cal
by bucklin12 on Jun 6, 2025 2:57 PM EDT reply actions
Cardinals select
Randal Grichuk, OF, Texas HS
by UncleBuck44 on Jun 6, 2025 2:58 PM EDT reply actions
great pick
cardinals need right handed power, and that is exactly what grichuk brings
by fewgoodcards on Jun 6, 2025 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions
+1
I like your draft so far.
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by Imperialism32 on Jun 6, 2025 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions
damn man
"Hustle doesn't cost a dime and it looks good." - Pete Rose as Channeled by Marcus Lemon
by FirebatM3 on Jun 6, 2025 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions
good pick
Subject to overexposure and scout’s picking on his build. Top of my board by far.
by threesixteen on Jun 6, 2025 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Neighbor
Are you looking through my window? Nice pick. Was going to pull the trigger in the 3rd.
by AndrewZStebbins on Jun 6, 2025 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Astros take Colton Cain LHP/1B Texas HS
It helps that the other two guys I was considering were taken directly before
by byronlhsdrmr on Jun 6, 2025 3:00 PM EDT reply actions
Another guy I liked.
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by Imperialism32 on Jun 6, 2025 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Twins take
Victor Black, RHP, Dallas Baptist
"Hustle doesn't cost a dime and it looks good." - Pete Rose as Channeled by Marcus Lemon
by FirebatM3 on Jun 6, 2025 3:00 PM EDT reply actions
Greek
I can’t say that I’m sold on Kelly either, he throws hard and I imagine he’s signable. I’m avoiding all the HS kids I like that are high rated because I have no idea on cost and I don’t want to upset everyone. Just to clear things up, I wanted Renfroe all along earlier, Purke was a last minute pick because my guys were taken that I expected to be there, I had no idea about his asking price as that isn’t something I really looked into for anyone.
by GoldenSpikes24 on Jun 6, 2025 3:03 PM EDT reply actions
it's cool
they’re all fantastic picks, just not ones I think the dbacks will make. they’ve gone extremely college pitching heavy in the past few years, and they’re also very cheap.
by thegoldengreek33 on Jun 6, 2025 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions
White Sox select Brian Goodwin, OF, Rocky Mountain HS (NC)
by The Big Hurt on Jun 6, 2025 3:03 PM EDT reply actions
Isn't CF a position of strength for the White Sox?
by RedSoxFaithful on Jun 6, 2025 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Does that system have a strength?
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by Imperialism32 on Jun 6, 2025 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Brian Anderson?
"Hustle doesn't cost a dime and it looks good." - Pete Rose as Channeled by Marcus Lemon
by FirebatM3 on Jun 6, 2025 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Jordan Danks
yes. Not Shelby though. And really, they’ll need 2 OFs pretty soon
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by FirebatM3 on Jun 6, 2025 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions
No
Outside of Danks there’s nothing, Majors and Minors.
by The Big Hurt on Jun 6, 2025 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Not a realistic White Sox pick there but I was scrambling and I like him
by The Big Hurt on Jun 6, 2025 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions
the White Sox are looking OF first round
not sure what’s unrealistic here.
by threesixteen on Jun 6, 2025 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Isn't he a Boras client?
If so there’s our lack of realism.
by The Big Hurt on Jun 6, 2025 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes, he is.
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by Andy Seiler on Jun 6, 2025 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Very nice pic
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by RoyalsRetro on Jun 6, 2025 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Makes sense, signability aside
He’ll probably be a tough sign, but he’s the sort of kid they might put the money up for, too.
by mrkupe on Jun 6, 2025 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions
nice
I liked him but thought he wasn’t signable for me
by GoldenSpikes24 on Jun 6, 2025 3:04 PM EDT reply actions
You know it's easier to follow your posts
When you reply to the posts that you’re replying to, as opposed to the “all reply”.
by RedSoxFaithful on Jun 6, 2025 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Mets
I’ll pick the mets.
Mets pick Ryan Buch, RHP, Monmouth
by John Sickels on Jun 6, 2025 3:06 PM EDT reply actions
With the 73rd and 74th picks of the 2009 MLB Draft, the Milwaukee Brewers select
73. LeVon Washington, CF, Gainesville HS (FL)
74. Chris Dwyer, LHP, Clemson
by backtocali on Jun 6, 2025 3:06 PM EDT reply actions
#$%@% #@%!%% #%@&&!
I will destroy you.
by RedSoxFaithful on Jun 6, 2025 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Sorry to be critical
but not a Washington fan. Just not a believer those tools are going to translate, and even if they do it’s without power. Lotta work needed to be just be solid.
by threesixteen on Jun 6, 2025 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Good timing
As next week marks the debut of John’s new feature: “Minor League Ball Poster Smackdown”
by mrkupe on Jun 6, 2025 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions
I was going to select Levon . . . surprised he lasted so long.
by crawdaddy on Jun 6, 2025 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions
great picks
two guys with big time upside
by fewgoodcards on Jun 6, 2025 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Phillies select
Jake Marisnick, OF, Riverside Poly HS (CA)
by crawdaddy on Jun 6, 2025 3:07 PM EDT reply actions
Braves are back, in plenty of time
I know yall were holding your collective breath.
by nivarsity on Jun 6, 2025 3:08 PM EDT reply actions
yankees
I pick Jake Barrett, RHP, Arizona HS for the Yankees.
by John Sickels on Jun 6, 2025 3:08 PM EDT reply actions
Oooh
I love this guy and was hoping he’d slide under the radar to me in round 3.
by mrkupe on Jun 6, 2025 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Ditto, I was considering him in the 2nd.
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by Imperialism32 on Jun 6, 2025 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Red Sox select
Red Sox take Billy Hamilton, SS, Mississippi HS
by thegoldengreek33 on Jun 6, 2025 3:08 PM EDT reply actions
Rays
Rays select Dane Williams, RHP, Florida HS
www.raysprospects.com
by Imperialism32 on Jun 6, 2025 3:09 PM EDT reply actions
Cubs
Cubs pick Tanner Bushue, RHP, Illinois HS
by John Sickels on Jun 6, 2025 3:10 PM EDT reply actions
Angels select Brooks Raley, LHP/OF, Texas A&M;
by RedSoxFaithful on Jun 6, 2025 3:12 PM EDT reply actions
Okay, now I gotta ask
Which do you like him as?
by mrkupe on Jun 6, 2025 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions
yes please
it’s not like we don’t have long enough breaks in between our picks anyway
by zeisenbe on Jun 6, 2025 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions
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