Draft Thread

Chance Ruffin

Anyone else see that K. Law thinks the Reds are ready to take him with the 12th pick? Seems like a big overdraft to me.

by TwoEyesForAnEye on Jun 7, 2025 5:59 PM EDT reply actions

wow

yeah that would be an overdraft in my view. Not impossible though.

by John Sickels on Jun 7, 2025 6:00 PM EDT reply actions

I guess they would try him as a starter then right? No way they take a reliever that high.

by TwoEyesForAnEye on Jun 7, 2025 6:09 PM EDT up reply actions

You're killing me

Hell to the no.

by blackoutyears on Jun 7, 2025 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions

Ifs

What if Heyward and Stanton had decided to go to school, what would this draft look like then? Would Harper still be consensus #1?

by JFP on Jun 7, 2025 6:02 PM EDT reply actions

wow

Good question. Heyward would be hitting, what, .500 in college? lol

by John Sickels on Jun 7, 2025 6:03 PM EDT up reply actions

and Stanton would have what 40-50 hrs?

by JFP on Jun 7, 2025 6:04 PM EDT up reply actions

OF

It would probably go Heyward/Harper/Taillon/Machado/Stanton

by John Sickels on Jun 7, 2025 6:05 PM EDT reply actions

+1

Wow Blackburn makes nearly identical money as Baker does now....

by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jun 7, 2025 7:08 PM EDT up reply actions

-1

Pirates don’t like Harper so they would probably still have taken Taillon.

ETHAN MARTIN!!!!

by joegonzo on Jun 7, 2025 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions

Prospect Junkies

They have reports on Wimmers, Vitek, Allie and Lamarre:

http://www.prospectjunkies.com/

www.oriolesprospects.com/Forums | www.TheMiLBNetwork.com

by ravensfan3 on Jun 7, 2025 6:07 PM EDT reply actions

go spend the $10 and get the topo 755 scouting reports in pdf from

andy at www.mlbbonusbaby.com

JD’s like, "you want some fucking pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, bitches!"- RCCook

by laxtonto on Jun 7, 2025 6:09 PM EDT up reply actions

great stuff

It’s great stuff…Andy did outstanding work with this.

by John Sickels on Jun 7, 2025 6:11 PM EDT up reply actions

he undersold himself

this is one of the better predraft manuals I have ever read. 755 players and stats for the top 100

I hope he can be convinced to do this again…

JD’s like, "you want some fucking pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, bitches!"- RCCook

by laxtonto on Jun 7, 2025 6:14 PM EDT up reply actions

already have it

Just figured i’d put that out there for people…

www.oriolesprospects.com/Forums | www.TheMiLBNetwork.com

by ravensfan3 on Jun 7, 2025 6:15 PM EDT up reply actions

no prob

you were just an easy plug….

JD’s like, "you want some fucking pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, bitches!"- RCCook

by laxtonto on Jun 7, 2025 6:16 PM EDT up reply actions

John, who do you see the Twinkies taking...

Kvasnika seems to really be on their radar.

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by Frederick0220 on Jun 7, 2025 6:14 PM EDT reply actions

pitcher

I still think they will go with a college pitcher. But the Twins can be unpredictable. Kvasnicka looks like a 2nd rounder to me.

by John Sickels on Jun 7, 2025 6:18 PM EDT up reply actions

Same, with regard to Kvasnika not being a 1st round talent.

I like the Twins, as I am a fan of the great state of Minnesota.

Hopefully it’s Wimmers.

Workman has some of the work mechanics I have ever seen, and I would be shocked if he stays healthy.

Honestly, he’ll probably just flame out in a few years like Adam Miller.

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by Frederick0220 on Jun 7, 2025 6:22 PM EDT up reply actions

workman

I saw Workman in March and his mechanics were a lot cleaner than in 2009. I don’t know if they have remained that way all spring.

by John Sickels on Jun 7, 2025 6:26 PM EDT up reply actions

From March 6th this year

http://projectprospect.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=6433

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by Frederick0220 on Jun 7, 2025 6:28 PM EDT up reply actions

video

Is that the date on the video? That looks like what I saw of him in 2009

by John Sickels on Jun 7, 2025 6:41 PM EDT up reply actions

I believe so.

It says ‘2010’ on the bottom, and Nick James posts when he saw the guy pitch.

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by Frederick0220 on Jun 7, 2025 6:43 PM EDT up reply actions

You're obsessed with mechanics

hide the Pep Boys. You never did answer Adam in that thread, btw. What’s so ‘worst evar’ about Workman’s mechanics?

by blackoutyears on Jun 8, 2025 5:57 PM EDT up reply actions

Online?

Is the event online anywhere?

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by Jgaztambide on Jun 7, 2025 6:19 PM EDT reply actions

mlb.com

by John Sickels on Jun 7, 2025 6:20 PM EDT up reply actions

Am I wrong to hope Oakland DOESN'T take one of O'Conner or Colon?

I want Whitson or Choice, myself. DeShields is intriguing.

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by Player To Be Named Later on Jun 7, 2025 6:26 PM EDT reply actions

O'Conner wouldn't be a bad pick

I don’t like Colon much at all though, especially since the A’s just took 2 MIs in a row.

by jar75 on Jun 7, 2025 6:39 PM EDT up reply actions

What is worth a top ten pick about O'Conner?

Everything I’ve seen says something like “I don’t think he can make good contact”. A no-contact catcher or SS doesn’t sound especially appealing. I like the power and arm though. I prefer O’Conner to Colon.

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by Player To Be Named Later on Jun 7, 2025 6:55 PM EDT up reply actions

top ten, slight overdraft perhaps

Big power, great athlete, really impressive raw defensive tools with an awesome arm. I’m usually skeptical of prep catchers being picked early, but O’Connor’s raw power and athleticism gives me hope. If he moved to 3B, he’d probably be a good defender there with nice pop.

by mrkupe on Jun 7, 2025 6:57 PM EDT up reply actions

plus acne, too

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by Frederick0220 on Jun 7, 2025 6:58 PM EDT up reply actions

I could live with the acne if I was about to get that kind of money

by mrkupe on Jun 7, 2025 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions

Me too.

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by Frederick0220 on Jun 7, 2025 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions

do not like deshields

He’s similar to Ben Revere, but you really need to project to get his hitting for average tool anywhere near what Revere is showing.

Might gamble if I had multiple early picks, would not want him as a top 10 overall pick.

by mrkupe on Jun 7, 2025 6:42 PM EDT up reply actions

Revere is a slap hitter; Deshields could be a 15-20 HR guy eventually.

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by Frederick0220 on Jun 7, 2025 6:44 PM EDT up reply actions

you'd have to project even more to get him to that kind of power

Looks like a gap power guy to me. Maybe more glove than Revere, which is worth noting. But basically getting drafted on the wheels and bloodlines.

by mrkupe on Jun 7, 2025 6:46 PM EDT up reply actions

Still has much more power than Revere.

But could be a gap guy……..it’s hard to tell.

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by Frederick0220 on Jun 7, 2025 6:47 PM EDT up reply actions

maybe

But Revere is a very solid pure hitter, makes tons of contact, just doesn’t have much pop. Solid eye that is steadily improving. DeShields is really raw.

He’s not a bad prospect, but I’d hate popping that guy at 10. Toronto at 11 could probably work it because they have so many picks and he should be a relatively easy sign.

by mrkupe on Jun 7, 2025 6:53 PM EDT up reply actions

There is an article I read which said DeShields hit homers in four consecutive games, with wood bats, in a national tournament at 17 years of age. He has very strong arms and a lot of upper body strength, so I think it’s reasonable to expect average power down the line.

by OremLK on Jun 7, 2025 6:55 PM EDT up reply actions

+1

read his forearms are super strong and he has quick wrists. I think being the son of a light hitting 2b is giving him this no hit stigma.

by npurcell on Jun 7, 2025 6:57 PM EDT up reply actions

and because he's short or something stupid like that.

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by Frederick0220 on Jun 7, 2025 6:57 PM EDT up reply actions

That's part of why I liked him

He’s short, but he’s not SMALL. He’s built like a running back…because he IS one. A super-speedy CF built like a running back that has some power sounds pretty good to me.

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by Player To Be Named Later on Jun 7, 2025 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions

DeShields, Gumbs, Landry, Clarke

Oh baby….given me summa dat.

Toolsy CFers who know how to swing a woody.

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by Frederick0220 on Jun 7, 2025 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions

Maybe I just have Rickey hangover

Obviously I don’t think those guys will be Rickey, but the closer, the better.

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by Player To Be Named Later on Jun 7, 2025 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions

we'll see

Not saying it couldn’t happen. Just saying that you have to project.

by mrkupe on Jun 7, 2025 6:58 PM EDT up reply actions

Don't you have to project every HS player?

"You seen my cell phone?" "What’s it look like?" "Like two horses f***ing. It’s a phone, son. It looks like a phone."

by Player To Be Named Later on Jun 7, 2025 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions

Most of them, yeah.

by OremLK on Jun 7, 2025 7:00 PM EDT up reply actions

in some ways, obviously

You even have to do that with college players. But there are some things you don’t have to project, too.

by mrkupe on Jun 7, 2025 7:01 PM EDT up reply actions

Projection is an issue

with a guy who is 5’9" and by the body type doesn’t like like he’s going to grow vertically. Looks like all his projection is horizontal to me. Won’t say he won’t have pop but guys like this always remind me of Matt Lawton, which ain’t bad, but ain’t great either. I can’t help but think that J. Sale and Folty would have made a great top of the draft for HOU…

by blackoutyears on Jun 8, 2025 6:01 PM EDT up reply actions

Not saying he's my top choice

Just an interesting player. I really like Whitson, but I keep hearing the A’s aren’t on HS pitchers. I really don’t like Colon, but maybe that’s because he’s basically got Mark Ellis as a ceiling.

"You seen my cell phone?" "What’s it look like?" "Like two horses f***ing. It’s a phone, son. It looks like a phone."

by Player To Be Named Later on Jun 7, 2025 6:44 PM EDT up reply actions

Damn, you're lower on Colon than I am on Dewey Cox.

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by Frederick0220 on Jun 7, 2025 6:45 PM EDT up reply actions

Well...

What is his ceiling? He’s a solid defender, but a slow middle infielder that may not have the range to stay at short and nothing special in terms of power or hitting ability. Sounds like Mark Ellis, which isn’t awful, but definitely isn’t what I’d want at 10.

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by Player To Be Named Later on Jun 7, 2025 6:47 PM EDT up reply actions

The A's haven't had a top 10 pick since Zito

I’d hope we’d use it on a guy with a lot of upside, at least.

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by Player To Be Named Later on Jun 7, 2025 6:48 PM EDT up reply actions

I hope you guys take Whitson, although I doubt it.

Then again I hope you don’t, because A’s pitchers are always hurt.

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by Frederick0220 on Jun 7, 2025 6:50 PM EDT up reply actions

I hope they don't because I really want the Jays to take Whitson

by TwoEyesForAnEye on Jun 7, 2025 6:51 PM EDT up reply actions

What's going on with Michael Taylor.

He’s not only shitting the bed, but he’s shitting the whole damn house.

He was in my top 25 going into the year, I believe.

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by Frederick0220 on Jun 7, 2025 6:52 PM EDT up reply actions

He's been injured pretty much all season

"You seen my cell phone?" "What’s it look like?" "Like two horses f***ing. It’s a phone, son. It looks like a phone."

by Player To Be Named Later on Jun 7, 2025 6:53 PM EDT up reply actions

whats the injury..

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by Frederick0220 on Jun 7, 2025 6:54 PM EDT up reply actions

Calf injury

He wasn’t doing all that great before it, but I expected a little bit of adjustment to the new surroundings first.

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by Player To Be Named Later on Jun 7, 2025 6:57 PM EDT up reply actions

grandal

Grandal-to-the-Royals looks like it has fallen through. He could drop like a rock….Red Sox? Cardinals?

by John Sickels on Jun 7, 2025 6:27 PM EDT reply actions

There could be massive talent available at 20.

Wow.

And then, Cole and Castee could be there at 36.

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by Frederick0220 on Jun 7, 2025 6:30 PM EDT up reply actions

yeah I'm looking forward to the supplemental and 2nd rounds

theres going to be some REALLY GOOD guys going there

Wow Blackburn makes nearly identical money as Baker does now....

by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jun 7, 2025 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions

glad B-more

gave up their second pick for Gonzales to close all those victories out

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

by fourfingerwoo on Jun 7, 2025 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions

nods

by mrkupe on Jun 7, 2025 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions

Could see the Jays maybe being interested

If some of the other talent disappears. The cash wouldn’t be an issue if they like what they see.

by TtD on Jun 7, 2025 6:35 PM EDT up reply actions

BA predicts Grandal will be the 3rd C chosen

and 25th overall http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/draft/?p=2255

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by OldProspects on Jun 7, 2025 6:27 PM EDT reply actions

Chance Ruffin

Keith Law has suggested that the Reds are looking at him for the 12th pick . . .thoughts?

by mrkupe on Jun 7, 2025 6:32 PM EDT reply actions

see above

by TwoEyesForAnEye on Jun 7, 2025 6:38 PM EDT up reply actions

ruffin

I think Ruffin is a supplemental or second round guy on talent.

But if they do a pre-draft deal anything can happen

by John Sickels on Jun 7, 2025 6:39 PM EDT up reply actions

like him

Maybe the Reds have just said enough is enough and they’re going with the safe bullpen guy. Perhaps they see him as a possible contributor for September?

by mrkupe on Jun 7, 2025 6:41 PM EDT up reply actions

If they are going to take him at 12 though wouldn’t you think they will convert him back to a starter?

by TwoEyesForAnEye on Jun 7, 2025 6:44 PM EDT reply actions

great draft coverage so far on MLB

We just hit the point where A’s fans collectively lit themselves on fire.

by mrkupe on Jun 7, 2025 6:47 PM EDT reply actions

Dammit I missed it

What happened? Let me guess…they mentioned us passing on Todd Helton for Ariel Prieto? On David Wright for John Rheinecker? Etc.?

"You seen my cell phone?" "What’s it look like?" "Like two horses f***ing. It’s a phone, son. It looks like a phone."

by Player To Be Named Later on Jun 7, 2025 6:49 PM EDT up reply actions

Van Popple instead of Chipper

JD’s like, "you want some fucking pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, bitches!"- RCCook

by laxtonto on Jun 7, 2025 6:51 PM EDT up reply actions

Ah

"You seen my cell phone?" "What’s it look like?" "Like two horses f***ing. It’s a phone, son. It looks like a phone."

by Player To Be Named Later on Jun 7, 2025 6:53 PM EDT up reply actions

Frankie Piliere suggesting that the Royals are moving towards the "not Grandal or Sale" option

by mrkupe on Jun 7, 2025 6:55 PM EDT reply actions

Angelo Gumbs

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by Frederick0220 on Jun 7, 2025 6:57 PM EDT up reply actions

Please take Colon so he won't be there at 10

Thank you, Royals.

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by Player To Be Named Later on Jun 7, 2025 6:57 PM EDT up reply actions

sounds like Colon right now

by mrkupe on Jun 7, 2025 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions

yeah right

Yeah, right….sure they wouldn’t take Harper.

by John Sickels on Jun 7, 2025 7:02 PM EDT reply actions

did you hear the laughter in the background?

They’ve definitely filled the studio compared to years past . . .normally, you could hear a pin drop in there.

This year, it would have to be a large pin.

by mrkupe on Jun 7, 2025 7:05 PM EDT up reply actions

I refuse to turn the sound on

Harold Reynold’s analysis is the last thing I want to hear.

by supermets on Jun 7, 2025 7:06 PM EDT reply actions

you're missing some hilarious stuff

including Machado over Harper

by AndrewTorrez on Jun 7, 2025 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions

wow, Harold Reynolds really needed to read the notes

Saying that Robbie Aviles could be taken today in the preshow was bad enough, but going on and on about how he thinks Harper is okay at 3B or OF, but that what makes him special is that he’s a catcher . . .

by mrkupe on Jun 7, 2025 7:07 PM EDT reply actions

harper

Scott Boras is completely right about this. Move Harper to the outfield to spare his knees. Mauer is a once-in-50-years freak.

by John Sickels on Jun 7, 2025 7:08 PM EDT reply actions

announce him as an OF

by mrkupe on Jun 7, 2025 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions

+1

Wow Blackburn makes nearly identical money as Baker does now....

by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jun 7, 2025 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions

Matt Wieters

According to Peter Gammons, is in fact, retarded.

"I feel like we are sending Danny Haren for Mulder all over again." - Cardinal fan on the Matt Holliday trade

"But at this time of year, two plus two doesn't always add up to eight. Sometimes, it equals four." - Geoff Baker, Mariners beat writer.

by Orodawg on Jun 7, 2025 7:10 PM EDT reply actions

yeah, that was epic

Can we get this on Youtube?

by mrkupe on Jun 7, 2025 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions

that was awesome.

by Goonisis on Jun 7, 2025 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions

what was the exact quote? missed it

by viktor06 on Jun 7, 2025 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions

it was something like

“some people believe Weiters is retarded because he wasn’t allowed to call pitches in college”

by nyy601 on Jun 7, 2025 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions

He didn’t say that Matt Wieters is retarded, he said he “was retarded”, the word used as a verb; his development was retarded due to him never calling games in college.

by oplaid on Jun 7, 2025 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions

I assume they all know that but were just jokeing around.

by TwoEyesForAnEye on Jun 7, 2025 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions

interesting

they called him as an outfielder

by John Sickels on Jun 7, 2025 7:10 PM EDT reply actions

Ah yeah ...

The commish is doing standup.

by StickRat on Jun 7, 2025 7:10 PM EDT reply actions

OF Bryce Harper

http://sportingballs.blogspot.com/

by TFelsmaier on Jun 7, 2025 7:10 PM EDT reply actions

taillon or machado?

whichone?

by John Sickels on Jun 7, 2025 7:14 PM EDT reply actions

Taillon gets picked by Bmore here

by Sethy on Jun 7, 2025 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions

it'll be taillon

by mrkupe on Jun 7, 2025 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions

Taillon

Wow Blackburn makes nearly identical money as Baker does now....

by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jun 7, 2025 7:15 PM EDT reply actions

Taillon

I always get a little freaked by guys who are that big that young . . .I worry a lot about the coordination, being able to repeat mechanics (which is where I think a lot of injuries stem from) . . .anybody else?

by mrkupe on Jun 7, 2025 7:17 PM EDT reply actions

no not me, but you may be on to something there

Matt Hobgood will stilll turn out to be a solid Prospect and a good pitcher

Wow Blackburn makes nearly identical money as Baker does now....

by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jun 7, 2025 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions

This year has not been kind to him so far.

by sstamour on Jun 7, 2025 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions

+1

I have believe that the inability to repeat your delivery would put stress on different parts that are normally not used to it. But others would know better.

Slowey is a control freak, and I like it!!

by melonhead202 on Jun 7, 2025 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions

sounds like the Mets are looking Cox

regardless of who is there

That would really piss me off as he looks like another Bill Mueller and the Mets have Wright at 3B and Havens/Tejada in the system at 2B. Instead there are a number of pitchers or higher upside bats who they could selected

by mtk52983 on Jun 7, 2025 7:20 PM EDT reply actions

link?

or is this just a guess?

by auclairkeithbc on Jun 7, 2025 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions

Kevin Goldstein

.

by mtk52983 on Jun 7, 2025 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions

thanks

by auclairkeithbc on Jun 7, 2025 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions

Shocker there

good pick nontheless

5 MORE YEARS OF FELIX!

by Marinerfanjake on Jun 7, 2025 7:21 PM EDT reply actions

I'm always concerned the Orioles will find a way to screw things up

by AndrewTorrez on Jun 7, 2025 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions

Anybody else notice that Harper and Machado

Are listed as the EXACT same height and weight that is kinda cool

Wow Blackburn makes nearly identical money as Baker does now....

by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jun 7, 2025 7:23 PM EDT reply actions

random thing I didn't realize

Machado is only 3 months younger than Harper.

by mrkupe on Jun 7, 2025 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions

you mean older ???

Wow Blackburn makes nearly identical money as Baker does now....

by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jun 7, 2025 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions

Royals now talking about Colon

by ribman on Jun 7, 2025 7:23 PM EDT reply actions

NO WAY !?!?!?!?!?!!?

Wow Blackburn makes nearly identical money as Baker does now....

by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jun 7, 2025 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions

Mayo with the tweet

"I feel like we are sending Danny Haren for Mulder all over again." - Cardinal fan on the Matt Holliday trade

"But at this time of year, two plus two doesn't always add up to eight. Sometimes, it equals four." - Geoff Baker, Mariners beat writer.

by Orodawg on Jun 7, 2025 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions

PLEASE

"You seen my cell phone?" "What’s it look like?" "Like two horses f***ing. It’s a phone, son. It looks like a phone."

by Player To Be Named Later on Jun 7, 2025 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions

So far

so predictable. KC is the first selection with a whiff of mystery.

by blackoutyears on Jun 7, 2025 7:23 PM EDT reply actions

KC

NOW it gets interesting

by John Sickels on Jun 7, 2025 7:24 PM EDT reply actions

Mayo tweeting that Colon going to KC.

If true, thanks KC!

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by lenscrafters on Jun 7, 2025 7:25 PM EDT reply actions

lolz

If true I will be rather shocked myself still not a horrible pick

Wow Blackburn makes nearly identical money as Baker does now....

by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jun 7, 2025 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions

1 for 1

by auclairkeithbc on Jun 7, 2025 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions

OT: Buster Posey ...

Behind the plate tonight.

by StickRat on Jun 7, 2025 7:25 PM EDT reply actions

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

"You seen my cell phone?" "What’s it look like?" "Like two horses f***ing. It’s a phone, son. It looks like a phone."

by Player To Be Named Later on Jun 7, 2025 7:26 PM EDT reply actions

KC take Christian Colon - wow

by viktor06 on Jun 7, 2025 7:26 PM EDT reply actions

Kansas City Royals Blow The Draft

by mrkupe on Jun 7, 2025 7:26 PM EDT reply actions

that is a little extreme. not like sale is a lock to be amazing.

by auclairkeithbc on Jun 7, 2025 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions

don't get me wrong

Colon’s an okay player, maybe has a few strong seasons in him . . .but for the money he’ll cost here, they could have done better.

by mrkupe on Jun 7, 2025 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions

yeah

obviously it isn’t going to be considered an amazing pick or anything, but the real question is specifically who else they were considering that they passed on. maybe they’ll lowball him and sign him cheap.

by auclairkeithbc on Jun 7, 2025 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions

seriously

I don’t like Colon, but just about everyone will tell you that there’s so much variability after the top 3 picks. It’s not like they popped Dave Filak there or something

by AndrewTorrez on Jun 7, 2025 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions

maybe they see Derek Jeter like potential in him

Wow Blackburn makes nearly identical money as Baker does now....

by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jun 7, 2025 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions

respectfully

that would be insane

by AndrewTorrez on Jun 7, 2025 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions

oh snap

by daman316 on Jun 7, 2025 7:27 PM EDT reply actions

This got a hell of a lot more interesting

"I feel like we are sending Danny Haren for Mulder all over again." - Cardinal fan on the Matt Holliday trade

"But at this time of year, two plus two doesn't always add up to eight. Sometimes, it equals four." - Geoff Baker, Mariners beat writer.

by Orodawg on Jun 7, 2025 7:27 PM EDT reply actions

watch the Mets still choking the pick with some slot guy

by viktor06 on Jun 7, 2025 7:27 PM EDT reply actions

wimmers

by daman316 on Jun 7, 2025 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions

Mayo tweeting

Pomeranz at 5, Loux at 6

"I feel like we are sending Danny Haren for Mulder all over again." - Cardinal fan on the Matt Holliday trade

"But at this time of year, two plus two doesn't always add up to eight. Sometimes, it equals four." - Geoff Baker, Mariners beat writer.

by Orodawg on Jun 7, 2025 7:30 PM EDT reply actions

wowzers

Wow Blackburn makes nearly identical money as Baker does now....

by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jun 7, 2025 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions

that would shake things up

by auclairkeithbc on Jun 7, 2025 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions

Indians

Sale, Pomeranz, other????

http://sportingballs.blogspot.com/

by TFelsmaier on Jun 7, 2025 7:30 PM EDT reply actions

Drew Pomeranz it is, Power lefty to go with Hagadone Ooooooo

Wow Blackburn makes nearly identical money as Baker does now....

by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jun 7, 2025 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions

colon

I like Colon quite a bit personally, but this really scrambled the draft.

by John Sickels on Jun 7, 2025 7:30 PM EDT reply actions

feels like a pretty average 2B to me

Safe I guess.

by mrkupe on Jun 7, 2025 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions

colon

All he has to do is be better than Yuniesky Betancourt, lol

by John Sickels on Jun 7, 2025 7:31 PM EDT reply actions

yeah MLB.com says he has Polly Palanco like feel at the plate

Wow Blackburn makes nearly identical money as Baker does now....

by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jun 7, 2025 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions

idk

Somebody convince me on Colon. I think he’ll be okay . . .why is he going to be more than that?

by mrkupe on Jun 7, 2025 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions

Is it bad

When Colon gets compared to Polanco?

by Slizeezyc on Jun 7, 2025 7:31 PM EDT reply actions

Nothing wrong with a career .300 hitter with plus defense

by smk1363 on Jun 7, 2025 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions

yeah

if that was his floor, even with no ceiling, it would be fine. but of course, that isn’t his floor.

by auclairkeithbc on Jun 7, 2025 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions

that'd actually be a really good outcome, I'd say

by mrkupe on Jun 7, 2025 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions

oddly

I would have thought the logical Polanco comp would be Zack Cox

by AndrewTorrez on Jun 7, 2025 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions

Way-out HOF comps … Colon - Ryne Sandburg, Cox - Wade Boggs

by StickRat on Jun 7, 2025 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions

CLE - Pomeranz

…

Slowey is a control freak, and I like it!!

by melonhead202 on Jun 7, 2025 7:33 PM EDT reply actions

The Pomeranz family has some pretty sick hair

look how smooth it is

5 MORE YEARS OF FELIX!

by Marinerfanjake on Jun 7, 2025 7:34 PM EDT reply actions

this interview is about .3 Vitters

by mrkupe on Jun 7, 2025 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions

Vitters was the one with the jelly voice box, right?

You guys win. You can keep your little marked-out piece of internet territory. Spend your days communicating via keyboard with people too ugly for the real world and too nerdy for anyone to care, anyway. Your piece of land is here. Do the rest of civilization a favor and stay within its limits. You bore me. Have fun with your nightly sobs and screams into your pillow over your inability to attract a good mate, Radiohead. ~The Hooligan

by Daniel Berlyn on Jun 7, 2025 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions

I just

Want to know what conditioner they use.

by Slizeezyc on Jun 7, 2025 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions

possible comp for Pomeranz

Justin Bieber?

by mrkupe on Jun 7, 2025 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions

yes, oh god yes

he’s got Bieber fever

by daman316 on Jun 7, 2025 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions

I want his Mel Kiper Jr. hair gell or conditioner , YES

Wow Blackburn makes nearly identical money as Baker does now....

by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jun 7, 2025 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions

How does

Pomeranz compare to Sowers projection-wise?

by Slizeezyc on Jun 7, 2025 7:36 PM EDT reply actions

pom

Pom has a lot better stuff

by John Sickels on Jun 7, 2025 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions

lol

i hope he’s better!

by auclairkeithbc on Jun 7, 2025 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions

better fastball, less polish, less pitches, more hair volume

by mrkupe on Jun 7, 2025 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions

Pomeranz has "less pitches"? Huh?!

Less pitches? Are you kidding, mrkupe? If not, I don’t see how - Pomeranz has a better fastball and a plus-plus curveball, plus a solid average changeup that could be above-average with more refinement.

Sowers, as mentioned, has less of a fastball (the velocities may be about the same depending on who you listen to, as Sowers was supposed to have around an 88-92 to 89-93 fastball when he was drafted out of Vanderbilt, but Pomeranz has considerably more movement, which is why it’s considered to be a plus, overpowering fastball, whereas Sowers’ never was).

Additionally, Sowers was never considered to have plus offspeed stuff of any type. He had essentially average offspeed stuff, possibly with the potential to be better, above-average, but that only describes Pomeranz’s changeup at most. The main difference is that Pomeranz has a plus-plus curveball - Sowers’ offspeed stuff wasn’t and isn’t even close to touching that pitch, thereby making your “less pitches” comment confusing and, in my opinion, incorrect - no offense.

As for the hair volume, I’ll take your word for it, since I haven’t actually seen Pomeranz’s hair up close. I have seen Bieber’s, however, especially when he rammed into that door a few weeks back, and if Pomeranz’s hair is anywhere close to that, that’s pretty impressive, maybe even a “plus” attribute. :-)

The "cream of the crop" doesn't always rise to the top.

by indiansfan on Jun 8, 2025 12:28 AM EDT up reply actions

I do agree with the command comment, though!

Hello again mrkupe,

Sowers was considered to be a control pltcher coming out of Vanderbilt, whereas Pomeranz isn’t considered a control pitcher, though some speculate that his rising BB/9 IP rate throughout the season was due to that strained pectoral muscle he had.

Still, Sowers does have a bit of an edge there, but arguably, I think the Indians have reversed their philosophy in acquiring pitchers over the past few years, first with their trades, and now with their drafting. They are looking to acquire more power arms and mold them into pitchers, whereas they used to look for pitchability and then have them be pinpoint with average stuff (like Sowers and even Huff, etc.). That’s not just Pomeranz this year, but guys like RHP Austin Adams (5th Rd. 2009 Draft) last year, not to mention guys they’ve acquired in trades (Knapp, Hagadone, Price, Masterson, etc.).

That’s not to say they’re just looking for flamethrowers who can’t hit the side of a barn standing right in front of them, but they’re starting to look more for stuff and velocity and not necessarily looking for guys with pinpoint control and marginal to average stuff.

The "cream of the crop" doesn't always rise to the top.

by indiansfan on Jun 8, 2025 12:34 AM EDT up reply actions

holy crap

Shocking (but not unpleasant) to see you around. :)

Pomeranz does have fewer pitches. Sowers had four solid average pitches (curveball was better though) - the fact that he was able to command them all was one of the reasons why he happened to be a good prospect. But as far as effectiveness (or the grades, if you will) of their respective pitches . . .yeah, Pomeranz is clearly superior. Better fastball (like I said), and a better curveball when it’s on, although that the consistency of that pitch has been questioned at times. I’d take Pomeranz’s three pitches over Sowers’ four, as would just about everybody else, so don’t sweat it.

Hard to say on the walks . . .we’ll see, but I think you’d acknowledge that he did walk quite a few guys this year, and that it’s something to be watched. It’s a pretty enticing package from the left side if he’s healthy, and he is definitely not a “low upside” type of player if things work out. He’s not Sowers v. 2.0.

by mrkupe on Jun 8, 2025 12:42 AM EDT up reply actions

Nice to see you too! ;-)

Hello mrkupe,

Yes, it’s been a while - good to see you and everyone else too! I’ve been busy, but try to stay informed and drop by when I can. :-)

After I wrote my initial post, I thought you might have been referring to Sowers’ 4 pitches (forgot for a bit that he had 4 pitches), whereas Pomeranz having 3 pitches - my bad. When I first read your title, I thought “pitches” meant “quality” pitches, not “pitches that are there, but that are not anything to really write home about” (which is referring more to Sowers’ arsenal).

As you mentioned, Sowers’ curveball was considered to be his best offspeed pitch, a little above-average if I remember correctly, but not really a plus pitch, which I thought was maybe the biggest difference between him and Pomeranz.

As for Pomeranz, yes, the walks are a little concerning - I’d be curious to know how his walk rate was before he suffered that pectoral muscle injury, though I don’t know exactly when he sustained that injury, nor what site would give his start-by-start stats to do a comparison to see if his BB rate was adversely affected after that pectoral muscle injury.

Regardless, if Pomeranz is healthy, I agree that he’s not Sowers v. 2.0, which again seems to indicate the Indians’ change in philosophy when it comes to acquiring/drafting pitchers - they are looking more at power and projectability and making pinpoint command and pitchability secondary (they’d still like pinpoint command and pitchability like any team would, but finding a power package with pinpoint command is like finding a needle in a haystack - perhaps Strasburg or Prior, and we know that Prior didn’t make it due to injuries).

Personally, I would give Pomeranz some time off, perhaps allowing him to pitch in a few games toward the end of the Rookie Level season (mid to late August), or perhaps not letting him pitch until next season. He might not sign until mid-August anyway, but even if he does sign earlier than that (it sounds like he would be more signable than the Top 3 in this draft), I’d still give him a few months before even considering him pitching in any games, just to ensure that that pectoral muscle is fully healed.

Also, perhaps cleaning up his motion (like many professional teams do when working with new pitching prospects) would also enable Pomeranz to have improved command and maybe even more consistent velocity (say, consistent 93-95).

Of course, only time will tell, but certainly, I like the pick, even with the caveat that most say that picks #4-44 are almost identical; it depends on the scouting of the individual organizations themselves to make the calls that will turn out best. I am happy that the Indians weren’t shy about taking Pomeranz after the last-minute buzz about Pomeranz’s falling down the draft boards, since it seems that Pomeranz was a guy they were really after pretty much from the beginning.

Again, good to talk with you, and thanks for clarifying your “pitches” comment - you’re right about Sowers having 4 pitches to Pomeranz’s 3 - my bad. :-)

Take care, keep up the great work, and have a good day!

The "cream of the crop" doesn't always rise to the top.

by indiansfan on Jun 8, 2025 1:35 AM EDT up reply actions

why do they take the full time

each time? just to drag it out on purpose?

by auclairkeithbc on Jun 7, 2025 7:38 PM EDT reply actions

it isn’t that bad of a wait, but it must be bud’s call.

by auclairkeithbc on Jun 7, 2025 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions

well there goes Loux to D'Backs

Wow Blackburn makes nearly identical money as Baker does now....

by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jun 7, 2025 7:38 PM EDT reply actions

that was one of the TOP Twins targets , shucks

Wow Blackburn makes nearly identical money as Baker does now....

by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jun 7, 2025 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions

Barret

ETHAN MARTIN!!!!

by joegonzo on Jun 7, 2025 7:38 PM EDT reply actions

Loux...

I see a little Brad Penny in him.

ETHAN MARTIN!!!!

by joegonzo on Jun 7, 2025 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions

Keith Law

says the Mets are deciding between Harvey and Cox

I would prefer either Sale, but I can live with Harvey. No Cox please

by mtk52983 on Jun 7, 2025 7:40 PM EDT reply actions

I dont like Cox either...

:p

ETHAN MARTIN!!!!

by joegonzo on Jun 7, 2025 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions

harvey

i bet they go harvey

by John Sickels on Jun 7, 2025 7:40 PM EDT reply actions

wow, I think I honestly would rather have Workman to Harvey but I dunno

Wow Blackburn makes nearly identical money as Baker does now....

by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jun 7, 2025 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions

oh yeah

Have fun with that one Mets fans.

by mrkupe on Jun 7, 2025 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions

They will...

he has sick stuff.

ETHAN MARTIN!!!!

by joegonzo on Jun 7, 2025 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions

he has good stuff . . .for the moment

Didn’t have good stuff last year. And mechanics wonks seem to really dislike him.

by mrkupe on Jun 7, 2025 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions

more Harvey

Command is wobbly. High upside, but a much larger risk than people seem to be remembering at the moment.

by mrkupe on Jun 7, 2025 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions

loux

Loux is a mild overdraft but not a GIANT one,considering the nature of the class.

by John Sickels on Jun 7, 2025 7:40 PM EDT reply actions

Someone please take O'Conner before the A's make a huge mistake.

"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."

by lenscrafters on Jun 7, 2025 7:41 PM EDT reply actions

This

"I feel like we are sending Danny Haren for Mulder all over again." - Cardinal fan on the Matt Holliday trade

"But at this time of year, two plus two doesn't always add up to eight. Sometimes, it equals four." - Geoff Baker, Mariners beat writer.

by Orodawg on Jun 7, 2025 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions

He's not a HUGE mistake

That would’ve been Colon. Thank you, Royals.

I’m hoping it’s Whitson or Choice. If Sale falls he’d be very interesting.

"You seen my cell phone?" "What’s it look like?" "Like two horses f***ing. It’s a phone, son. It looks like a phone."

by Player To Be Named Later on Jun 7, 2025 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions

He's a huge mistake with all the talent left on the board.

Considering that Houston is leaning DeShields.

"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."

by lenscrafters on Jun 7, 2025 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions

I guess

I want one of Whitson or Choice at this point. Or Sale. O’Conner wouldn’t be the best use of a pick…unless he turns into a monster. Any reason O’Conner can’t be David Wright if he hits his ceiling?

"You seen my cell phone?" "What’s it look like?" "Like two horses f***ing. It’s a phone, son. It looks like a phone."

by Player To Be Named Later on Jun 7, 2025 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions

Poor contact ability...

"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."

by lenscrafters on Jun 7, 2025 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions

So he can never hit for average?

He’s what, 17? He’s got great tools. He’d be a lot better pick than McGuire or Austin Wilson, that’s for sure.

"You seen my cell phone?" "What’s it look like?" "Like two horses f***ing. It’s a phone, son. It looks like a phone."

by Player To Be Named Later on Jun 7, 2025 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions

Errr

Astros taking Deshields I guess…blah…

by auclairkeithbc on Jun 7, 2025 7:42 PM EDT reply actions

wow

I’m so sorry.

by mrkupe on Jun 7, 2025 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions

Harvey!!!

decent pick.

ETHAN MARTIN!!!!

by joegonzo on Jun 7, 2025 7:43 PM EDT reply actions

#7 NY Mets Matt Harvey RHP

Kind of hoped he might fall to us, but wasn’t expecting it.

by Josh77 on Jun 7, 2025 7:43 PM EDT reply actions

meh, better than the oconners and coxs of the draft

still would prefer either Sale

by viktor06 on Jun 7, 2025 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah

Not in love with the Stros going with DeShields if it’s the pick.

by Slizeezyc on Jun 7, 2025 7:43 PM EDT reply actions

And Mayo says

Houston is taking DeShields

by Josh77 on Jun 7, 2025 7:43 PM EDT reply actions

ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha

and also, ha

by AndrewTorrez on Jun 7, 2025 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions

Good

Now the Jays won’t be tempted to take him.

by royshowell on Jun 7, 2025 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions

awful pick

by Bravesin07 on Jun 7, 2025 7:44 PM EDT reply actions

harvey? or deshields?

by auclairkeithbc on Jun 7, 2025 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions

deshields

Harvey could a lot like Gibson or White

by Bravesin07 on Jun 7, 2025 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions

yeah they could have gotten him at #19 possibly ouch

Wow Blackburn makes nearly identical money as Baker does now....

by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jun 7, 2025 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions

he better turn out to be

at least as good as carl crawford.

by auclairkeithbc on Jun 7, 2025 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions

If you're going to do that

Why not say at least as good as Rickey Henderson? Or Ted Williams?

by sstamour on Jun 7, 2025 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions

i was kidding

but he is an 80 baserunner, so that is comparable, and they think he’ll have 15-20 HR power.

by auclairkeithbc on Jun 7, 2025 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions

seeing more than a few people on the web who are shredding this pick

by mrkupe on Jun 7, 2025 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions

oh yeah

i bet.

by auclairkeithbc on Jun 7, 2025 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions

A five-foot nine outfielder with a rag arm?

Next, please…

by royshowell on Jun 7, 2025 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions

second baseman

supposedly.

by auclairkeithbc on Jun 7, 2025 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions

With 80 speed. Not saying it's a good pick, but dude can fly.

Tools Whore

by Tyler on Jun 7, 2025 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions

and supposedly 15-20 HR power

again, not saying it is a good pick, but that isn’t necessarily bad.

by auclairkeithbc on Jun 7, 2025 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions

That's a lot of power for a little guy.

I mean, he’s built like a rock, but it’s hard to create leverage when you’re 5’9". Not impossible, but hard.

Tools Whore

by Tyler on Jun 7, 2025 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions

thats just what i've seen

i don;t even know the source.

by auclairkeithbc on Jun 7, 2025 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions

I like it...

but I’m a Pirates fan.

ETHAN MARTIN!!!!

by joegonzo on Jun 7, 2025 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions

the next David DeJesus lol i just like comparing people to him

Wow Blackburn makes nearly identical money as Baker does now....

by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jun 7, 2025 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions

Is it because...

they are both De’s

ETHAN MARTIN!!!!

by joegonzo on Jun 7, 2025 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions

To borrow a line from Step Brothers

I just want to deliver one of these (a fist) right in your suck hole [Bryce Harper]

by Slizeezyc on Jun 7, 2025 7:45 PM EDT reply actions

DUDE...

chill. But you know what is good for shoulder pain Bryce, if you lick my butthole.

ETHAN MARTIN!!!!

by joegonzo on Jun 7, 2025 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions

stop it

cut out the beavis and butthead stuff please

by John Sickels on Jun 7, 2025 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions

does Kam Mickolio have a brother eligible for this draft?

sorry, couldn’t resist

by AndrewTorrez on Jun 7, 2025 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions

lol

I love B and B, but let’s keep the off-color language to a minimum in this thread please. I don’t need complaints.

by John Sickels on Jun 7, 2025 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions

harvey

Harvey is OK but i’m not really confident that the Mets are the right team to develop him.

by John Sickels on Jun 7, 2025 7:46 PM EDT reply actions

are the mets with their current FO the right team for anything?

by viktor06 on Jun 7, 2025 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions

okay, Harper on TV

He’s being kept in “The Room of a Thousand Baseballs”. Thought this was just an urban legend

by mrkupe on Jun 7, 2025 7:47 PM EDT reply actions

sale

How far does sale fall?

by John Sickels on Jun 7, 2025 7:48 PM EDT reply actions

no way past Milwaukee at # 14 IMO

Wow Blackburn makes nearly identical money as Baker does now....

by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jun 7, 2025 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions

Jays. Probably.

by Goonisis on Jun 7, 2025 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions

‘course, i have no clue what i’m talking about.

by Goonisis on Jun 7, 2025 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions

to the Jays, he could be another Brett Cecil

by Bravesin07 on Jun 7, 2025 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions

Josh or Chris?

I’m hoping Josh gets to the Rays at 17

by AndrewTorrez on Jun 7, 2025 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions

he probably does

by auclairkeithbc on Jun 7, 2025 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions

if he can play 2B

it isn’t that bad

by auclairkeithbc on Jun 7, 2025 7:48 PM EDT reply actions

Jays?

by TwoEyesForAnEye on Jun 7, 2025 7:49 PM EDT reply actions

As an A's fan

I’m currently in the fetal position.

"I feel like we are sending Danny Haren for Mulder all over again." - Cardinal fan on the Matt Holliday trade

"But at this time of year, two plus two doesn't always add up to eight. Sometimes, it equals four." - Geoff Baker, Mariners beat writer.

by Orodawg on Jun 7, 2025 7:51 PM EDT reply actions

Does Bud sound like Tom Hanks

Or am I having another stroke?

by ADLC on Jun 7, 2025 7:51 PM EDT reply actions

you should call

an ambulance
Are you experiencing dizziness and short breath

by daman316 on Jun 7, 2025 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions

side note?

doesn’t tom cruise in his new movie seem exactly like michael j. fox?

by auclairkeithbc on Jun 7, 2025 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions

More like Dice Clay … Houston takes Delino Deshields … OWWW!

by StickRat on Jun 7, 2025 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions

Jays

hoping they get one of the Sales
i was reading whitson and choice are going next

by daman316 on Jun 7, 2025 7:51 PM EDT reply actions

Damn....wanted Whitson for the Jays

by TwoEyesForAnEye on Jun 7, 2025 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions

Flood of overreaction from waves of A's fans incoming

You guys win. You can keep your little marked-out piece of internet territory. Spend your days communicating via keyboard with people too ugly for the real world and too nerdy for anyone to care, anyway. Your piece of land is here. Do the rest of civilization a favor and stay within its limits. You bore me. Have fun with your nightly sobs and screams into your pillow over your inability to attract a good mate, Radiohead. ~The Hooligan

by Daniel Berlyn on Jun 7, 2025 7:52 PM EDT reply actions

Man if you're a franchise sitting in the mid or upper teams You Have to Be just Pumped

with how this top 10 is going …. TONS of options falling

Whitson !!!

Wow Blackburn makes nearly identical money as Baker does now....

by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jun 7, 2025 7:53 PM EDT reply actions

As an angels fan I'm getting amped!

They must be going crazy. They’ll have the cream of the crop at 18-40

Broken Wood...

by angelskid2210 on Jun 7, 2025 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions

*teens

not teams sorry ughed and Thrilled not “pumped” …lol sorry guys

Wow Blackburn makes nearly identical money as Baker does now....

by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jun 7, 2025 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions

I'm newly convinced

That the Rays were just screwing with Houston with their reported “interest” in DeShields Jr.

by sstamour on Jun 7, 2025 7:53 PM EDT reply actions

maybe it was josh sale

they were pretending to like better.

by auclairkeithbc on Jun 7, 2025 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions

whitson

I like this pick for the Padres. Very nice.

by John Sickels on Jun 7, 2025 7:56 PM EDT reply actions

over C.Sale?

by AndrewTorrez on Jun 7, 2025 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions

yes

Yes. I don’t like Sale’s delivery that much.

by John Sickels on Jun 7, 2025 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah I'm with John on that

I’d take Whitson over Sale also

Wow Blackburn makes nearly identical money as Baker does now....

by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jun 7, 2025 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions

Whitson and Latos

could form a very nice combo down the road.

Broken Wood...

by angelskid2210 on Jun 7, 2025 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions

A Latos, Simon Castro, and Whitson top of the rotation?

Yes please!

"If guys wanna complain about playing here they better check themselves and leave" - Nick Hundley.

by Natrone Bomb on Jun 7, 2025 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions

Goldstein and Law both say Choice to A's

Goldstein loves Choice apparently

"You seen my cell phone?" "What’s it look like?" "Like two horses f***ing. It’s a phone, son. It looks like a phone."

by Player To Be Named Later on Jun 7, 2025 7:57 PM EDT reply actions

wow A's fans have to be Thrilled with that I would think

Very good OF prospect

Wow Blackburn makes nearly identical money as Baker does now....

by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jun 7, 2025 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions

I'm stoked

VERY happy!

"You seen my cell phone?" "What’s it look like?" "Like two horses f***ing. It’s a phone, son. It looks like a phone."

by Player To Be Named Later on Jun 7, 2025 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions

Very happy

The thought of Christian Colon in green and gold made me want to eat my own face.

by ToddyBaseball on Jun 7, 2025 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions

THIS

Does anyone have any comparisons for Choice? Nelson Cruz and Carlos Lee came to mind…anyone have anything better? I know comparisons don’t mean much, but they’re still fun.

"You seen my cell phone?" "What’s it look like?" "Like two horses f***ing. It’s a phone, son. It looks like a phone."

by Player To Be Named Later on Jun 7, 2025 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions

Corey Brown?

"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."

by lenscrafters on Jun 7, 2025 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions

adam dunn

a lowish average, high OBP big power guy, if it all works out.

by auclairkeithbc on Jun 7, 2025 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions

Travis buck?

"In the event of a significant release of oil, an accurate estimation of the spill's total volume . . . is essential in providing preliminary data to plan and initiate cleanup operations." - Page 2 of British Petroleum's regional plan for dealing with offshore oil leaks.

by siddfynch on Jun 7, 2025 8:46 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

He has a LOT more power than Buck

"You seen my cell phone?" "What’s it look like?" "Like two horses f***ing. It’s a phone, son. It looks like a phone."

by Player To Be Named Later on Jun 7, 2025 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions

Jesse Barfield

According to Goldstein.

Everytime I think of that, I get super duper excited. Super excited.

by Johnny Tuttle on Jun 8, 2025 10:24 AM EDT up reply actions

Ron Gant

Also heard Vernon Wells at the plate but not in the field.

by ToddyBaseball on Jun 8, 2025 11:23 AM EDT up reply actions

Chirs Hernandez ...

Anyone know why no one is buzzing about Hernandez?

by StickRat on Jun 7, 2025 7:58 PM EDT reply actions

4th round

later round pick. 4th or 5th.

by John Sickels on Jun 7, 2025 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions

Cheers. Thank you.

by StickRat on Jun 7, 2025 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions

C'mon Anthopolous

Bring it

by royshowell on Jun 7, 2025 8:01 PM EDT reply actions

Cox?

ETHAN MARTIN!!!!

by joegonzo on Jun 7, 2025 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions

Hope not given the talent on the board

Not keen on Cox

by TtD on Jun 7, 2025 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions

he's pretty talented

but wants a lot of money

by auclairkeithbc on Jun 7, 2025 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions

Man, I want Josh Sale

Sale in left, Snider in right…

by royshowell on Jun 7, 2025 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions

Michael Choice

This man isn’t phased by anything!

by mrkupe on Jun 7, 2025 8:01 PM EDT reply actions

shut up harold

Shut up Harold.

by John Sickels on Jun 7, 2025 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions

Haha that was terrible.

How does he have a job?

Broken Wood...

by angelskid2210 on Jun 7, 2025 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions

The gorgeous timbe of his voice.

by StickRat on Jun 7, 2025 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions

it reminded me

of those SNL Chris Farley interview skits. “Hey! Remember that movie you were in…? That was awesome.”

by AndrewTorrez on Jun 7, 2025 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions

what an incredible interview!

I wanted to adopt, but all the good looking babies were taken

by joeytothelimit on Jun 7, 2025 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions

What are the thoughts on Colon now that it's been a few picks later?

Coffee. The NEW Performance Enhancing drug for Sport's Writers. Just ask Ken Rosenthal.

by 306008 on Jun 7, 2025 8:01 PM EDT reply actions

Not the worst pick...

the Tony Sanchez pick last year was worse…lol…it could be the same kind of pick.

ETHAN MARTIN!!!!

by joegonzo on Jun 7, 2025 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions

He's working out just fine for the Bucs, thank you very much.....

by CabreraKilledMyChildhood on Jun 7, 2025 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions

I was saying...

I like it. lol

ETHAN MARTIN!!!!

by joegonzo on Jun 7, 2025 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions

it's all right

I get why they did it, would’ve rather they had continued to emphasize the prep angle that they’ve been having success with.

by mrkupe on Jun 7, 2025 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions

Serious

face palm during that interview. I feel bad for Choice.

by Slizeezyc on Jun 7, 2025 8:02 PM EDT reply actions

surprise

Surprise with Deck

by John Sickels on Jun 7, 2025 8:04 PM EDT reply actions

At this point can we call anything a surprise?

Lotta guys with a first round grade are gonna fall out. So happy we signed Mike Gonzalez now.

by ADLC on Jun 7, 2025 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions

Deck Mcguire.

ETHAN MARTIN!!!!

by joegonzo on Jun 7, 2025 8:04 PM EDT reply actions

kind of surprised

I’m not mad, not thrilled, I liked the pick when I though Sale and the other Sale would be gone, but good pitcher none the less

by daman316 on Jun 7, 2025 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions

Shoot I was hoping he'd fall a bit more

I really like him, to me its no surprise I thought Mayo or someone I read had him in the top 10

Wow Blackburn makes nearly identical money as Baker does now....

by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jun 7, 2025 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions

Kind of taken aback by the McGuire pick

finally a mild surprise.

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by Daniel Berlyn on Jun 7, 2025 8:04 PM EDT reply actions

no surprises?

Houston Astros fans would like to have a word with you.

And probably borrow an oxygen tank too, while they’re at it.

by mrkupe on Jun 7, 2025 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions

well that wasn't a surprise

they were reported to be picking either sale, choice or deshields.

by auclairkeithbc on Jun 7, 2025 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions

Man...

What the hell? Another college arm? Ghosts of Ricciardi…so much for the dawning of a new era.

by royshowell on Jun 7, 2025 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions

Focusing on player type in the draft

was JP’s mistake. Let’s not replicate it here.

I would have prefered J Sale or Cox (I mean, where are the hitters for this team), but they did just get Adeiny for SS (or a good position), and this pitcher does help the rotation. Clearly, the Jays know pitching, and if they ever figure out pitcher health, they might even trade an arm or three for 3B/CF/C help a la the Roy deal.

by Johnny Tuttle on Jun 8, 2025 10:27 AM EDT up reply actions

Selig

Needs to speak with Bryce Harper about where he gets his hair product from since Bud’s is wearing off.

by Slizeezyc on Jun 7, 2025 8:05 PM EDT reply actions

Don't like this pick. Saving money for Wilson in the supp?

by TwoEyesForAnEye on Jun 7, 2025 8:05 PM EDT reply actions

He is a good pitcher...

potential for 4 above average pitches. Kind of like Leake last year, but with more potential and he won’t come right up and dominate. Also, he is like 7 inches taller, but what I mean is they both are smart guys with a good mix of pitches but not overwhelming stuff.

ETHAN MARTIN!!!!

by joegonzo on Jun 7, 2025 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions

I dont hate the pick actually

Just took me by suprise. Doesn’t sound like the type of player AA has been talking about.

by TwoEyesForAnEye on Jun 7, 2025 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions

Exactly

Didn’t we draft a guy like this last year in the first round?

by royshowell on Jun 7, 2025 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions

very solid pick here

Won’t break their budget, relatively safe bet to contribute in some way.

by mrkupe on Jun 7, 2025 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions

Chris Sale/Josh Sale

wonder where they will fall

by mtk52983 on Jun 7, 2025 8:05 PM EDT reply actions

I honestlly think that if JOSH Sale falls into the 20's

The Twins will gobble him up, but I bet he’s gone long before then

Wow Blackburn makes nearly identical money as Baker does now....

by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jun 7, 2025 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions

i think the rays

really want him. plus the astros too probably. not as much as deshields, but they like him.

by auclairkeithbc on Jun 7, 2025 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions

Machado

I put together some GIFs of his swing here:

http://oriolesprospects.com/2010/06/07/orioles-select-manny-machado-with-3-pick-in-2010-mlb-draft/

www.oriolesprospects.com/Forums | www.TheMiLBNetwork.com

by ravensfan3 on Jun 7, 2025 8:05 PM EDT reply actions

rumor: Workman to the Reds

by mrkupe on Jun 7, 2025 8:06 PM EDT reply actions

Klaw says grandal

EVERYONE HIT FOR HOMERS! YOU TOO PENA! Every hit should be a homer! EVEN THE BUNT ATTEMPTS!

by P Brady on Jun 7, 2025 8:08 PM EDT reply actions

yeppers

by mrkupe on Jun 7, 2025 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions

Could be up quick

ETHAN MARTIN!!!!

by joegonzo on Jun 7, 2025 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions

makes plenty of sense

Wow Blackburn makes nearly identical money as Baker does now....

by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jun 7, 2025 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions

bye bye

Mesoraco

by mtk52983 on Jun 7, 2025 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions

Bye bye...

catching anyway.

ETHAN MARTIN!!!!

by joegonzo on Jun 7, 2025 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions

no he's a darn good prospect I think they'll develop both of them well

Wow Blackburn makes nearly identical money as Baker does now....

by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jun 7, 2025 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions

my grandal is itchy

I wanted to adopt, but all the good looking babies were taken

by joeytothelimit on Jun 7, 2025 8:10 PM EDT reply actions

I guess

The Reds got consent from Grandal?

by Slizeezyc on Jun 7, 2025 8:10 PM EDT reply actions

consent for what?

by mrkupe on Jun 7, 2025 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions

I just mean

I guess they think they can get him below his crazy demands. I thought one of the reasons it fell through with Royals was due to his demands.

by Slizeezyc on Jun 7, 2025 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions

don't need consent

unless you draft a player in back-to-back YEARS, not just draft the same guy twice. E.g., Rays would need consent to redraft LeVon Washington (not that they would)

by AndrewTorrez on Jun 7, 2025 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah

Poor choice of words on my part since I do know the rules.

by Slizeezyc on Jun 7, 2025 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions

not only that

The Reds have never drafted him.

The Red Sox drafted him 8th round out of HS.

by mrkupe on Jun 7, 2025 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions

it was a nice get

at 12

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

by fourfingerwoo on Jun 7, 2025 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions

satisfaction

by blackoutyears on Jun 8, 2025 6:15 PM EDT up reply actions

Do the right thing White Sox!

by mrkupe on Jun 7, 2025 8:10 PM EDT reply actions

Workman?

ETHAN MARTIN!!!!

by joegonzo on Jun 7, 2025 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions

think better

by mrkupe on Jun 7, 2025 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions

Wimmers but I hope not REALLY HOPE NOT -lol

Wow Blackburn makes nearly identical money as Baker does now....

by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jun 7, 2025 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions

hoping for a Sale

Will take either, don’t want to get my hopes up by choosing one.

by mrkupe on Jun 7, 2025 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions

Ahhh...

it’s just I have heard Workman linked to them many times.

ETHAN MARTIN!!!!

by joegonzo on Jun 7, 2025 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions

considering he apparently wants Posey money

How does he compare to Buster Posey?

by superk1ng on Jun 7, 2025 8:11 PM EDT reply actions

Not very well

ETHAN MARTIN!!!!

by joegonzo on Jun 7, 2025 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions

I’m going out on a limb right now to say Posey and Grandal will play in at least one All Star Game together.

by StickRat on Jun 7, 2025 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions

What a combo

Taillon/Matzek would have been

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

by fourfingerwoo on Jun 7, 2025 8:11 PM EDT reply actions

So. Starting a poll on what ends Machado's Orioles career.

1. Injury before making the majors
2. Hitting .200 in AA ball at 22
3. Exposed to Rule 5 draft, pick up by the Angels
4. Abducted by aliens
5. Retirement after successful MLB career

by ADLC on Jun 7, 2025 8:12 PM EDT reply actions

82.

ETHAN MARTIN!!!!

by joegonzo on Jun 7, 2025 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions

82 is...

he meets Madonna.

ETHAN MARTIN!!!!

by joegonzo on Jun 7, 2025 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions

At least

6. Dave Trembley throwing him under the bus

is no longer a possibility.

by sstamour on Jun 7, 2025 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions

combination

first three

by richieabernathy on Jun 7, 2025 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions

don't underestimate

7. Traded for veteran starter

by AndrewTorrez on Jun 7, 2025 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions

judges ruling

would that include trading him for Huff 2.0, or does traded for a crappy old position player need its own number?

by Johnny Tuttle on Jun 8, 2025 10:30 AM EDT up reply actions

5

makes Tulo like splash at 22

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

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by JDSussman on Jun 7, 2025 8:13 PM EDT reply actions

Hey

Good job WSox.

by Slizeezyc on Jun 7, 2025 8:15 PM EDT reply actions

yessssssssssssss

by mrkupe on Jun 7, 2025 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions

I don't know...

his mechanics make me sick…

ETHAN MARTIN!!!!

by joegonzo on Jun 7, 2025 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions

Tyler Robertson 2.0 ???

he’s tall, long, lean and lefty

Wow Blackburn makes nearly identical money as Baker does now....

by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jun 7, 2025 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions

nah I'd say he has better stuff than Robertson EVER had really

Wow Blackburn makes nearly identical money as Baker does now....

by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jun 7, 2025 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions

Not sure...

but everytime I see him pitch I leave the room. He is just praying to get hurt with that delivery.

ETHAN MARTIN!!!!

by joegonzo on Jun 7, 2025 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions

I dunno

Look at Chris Sale’s Back when he dilvers its kind of a bit of a scary bend going on there

Wow Blackburn makes nearly identical money as Baker does now....

by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jun 7, 2025 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions

I mean it's a risk

But I think it’s worth it at that point. Plus he’s a lefty with a good changeup and fastball sooooo, I mean come on.

by Slizeezyc on Jun 7, 2025 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions

Jim Callis

says Rangers looking at Skole at #15

Sale could be a steal for a team like Tampa if he falls that far

by mtk52983 on Jun 7, 2025 8:18 PM EDT reply actions

Skole

I was hoping he’d fall to the Twins, but the Rays were looking at him too

by EZEebs on Jun 7, 2025 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions

Wimmers for Brewers?

ETHAN MARTIN!!!!

by joegonzo on Jun 7, 2025 8:19 PM EDT reply actions

covey!

by mrkupe on Jun 7, 2025 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions

Covey

ETHAN MARTIN!!!!

by joegonzo on Jun 7, 2025 8:20 PM EDT reply actions

bold, bold pick

by mrkupe on Jun 7, 2025 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions

I like it...

ETHAN MARTIN!!!!

by joegonzo on Jun 7, 2025 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions

Guy on MLB network...

compared Covey to Billingsley. Good comp? I sort of like it.

ETHAN MARTIN!!!!

by joegonzo on Jun 7, 2025 8:21 PM EDT reply actions

also said Cain

5 MORE YEARS OF FELIX!

by Marinerfanjake on Jun 7, 2025 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions

There we go...

I love that one.

ETHAN MARTIN!!!!

by joegonzo on Jun 7, 2025 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions

As an Angel fan that pick bummed me out

Broken Wood...

by angelskid2210 on Jun 7, 2025 8:22 PM EDT reply actions

You can still pick Jake Thompson.

by StickRat on Jun 7, 2025 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions

Skole

ETHAN MARTIN!!!!

by joegonzo on Jun 7, 2025 8:26 PM EDT reply actions

John - what's with the helium on Skole?

he went from outside the consensus top 100 to #15 in… three days?

by AndrewTorrez on Jun 7, 2025 8:26 PM EDT reply actions

Signability pick

Tools Whore

by Tyler on Jun 7, 2025 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions

skole

Great tools and signable.

He’s a bit raw/rusty but the upside is very high, and they wouldn’t have drafted him if he wasn’t willing to sign.

by John Sickels on Jun 7, 2025 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions

O'Connor next, then Josh Sale to the Rays?

by mrkupe on Jun 7, 2025 8:27 PM EDT reply actions

thats a STRONG possiblity and prediction

Maaaybe Austin Wilson ???? nah

Wow Blackburn makes nearly identical money as Baker does now....

by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jun 7, 2025 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions

DON'T JINX IT

by AndrewTorrez on Jun 7, 2025 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions

frankly, either of those two would be a terrific fit for their system

Lots of good options for the Rays coming up really, the draft has worked out well for them.

by mrkupe on Jun 7, 2025 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions

That's what I think and then Stetson(coolest name in baseball) to the Angels

Broken Wood...

by angelskid2210 on Jun 7, 2025 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions

Twins may want Stetson Allie too :(

Wow Blackburn makes nearly identical money as Baker does now....

by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jun 7, 2025 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions

Makes some sense...

wouldn’t be suprised by Wimmers here either.

ETHAN MARTIN!!!!

by joegonzo on Jun 7, 2025 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions

Zack Cox

Signability an issue at this point?

by StickRat on Jun 7, 2025 8:28 PM EDT reply actions

yes

by John Sickels on Jun 7, 2025 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions

Houston may take him...

coming up.

ETHAN MARTIN!!!!

by joegonzo on Jun 7, 2025 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions

not really in the draft budget, is he?

I thought somebody mentioned the Houston draft budget here yesterday . . .and there wasn’t enough room for anything close to what Cox wants.

by mrkupe on Jun 7, 2025 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions

Houston doens't pay people in the draft.

Tools Whore

by Tyler on Jun 7, 2025 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions

hey John if Angels don't take Wimmers

I see him going all the way to the Twins !!!

Wow Blackburn makes nearly identical money as Baker does now....

by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jun 7, 2025 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions

Simpson?

ETHAN MARTIN!!!!

by joegonzo on Jun 7, 2025 8:31 PM EDT reply actions

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!

love it!

ETHAN MARTIN!!!!

by joegonzo on Jun 7, 2025 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions

where's toonsterwoo ????? lol

Wow Blackburn makes nearly identical money as Baker does now....

by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jun 7, 2025 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions

Sulking in sorrow...

ETHAN MARTIN!!!!

by joegonzo on Jun 7, 2025 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions

actually

was out getting piping to fix some drainage issues.

I’m a bit stunned right now, admittedly. No other way around it. This isn’t even a Colvin case - Colvin was rumored to be sneaking up late first.

That said, his stuff compares relatively well to the college arms in that range. And I’ll give Wilken some BOD - he’s been solid at picking some college arms with the Cubs.

No doubt I’m stunned. Sulking in sorrow? Sorry. low-mid 90’s with 2 good breaking balls is an intriguing enough package that I wouldn’t be sulking in sorrow.

by toonsterwu on Jun 7, 2025 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions

Shadow Rays 1.17

OF Josh Sale (whom I hope and expect the Rays will take IRL) —

https://www.minorleagueball.com/2010/6/7/1505899/shadow-rays-draft

by AndrewTorrez on Jun 7, 2025 8:31 PM EDT reply actions

. . .what did the Cubs do???!?!?!

by mrkupe on Jun 7, 2025 8:31 PM EDT reply actions

GOOD LORD

simpson!

by John Sickels on Jun 7, 2025 8:31 PM EDT reply actions

wtf

i feel sorry for Cubs fans

by mtk52983 on Jun 7, 2025 8:31 PM EDT reply actions

Who the hell is Hayden Simpson?

by OccamsRazor on Jun 7, 2025 8:31 PM EDT reply actions

DII guy that started rising mid season

I don’t think anyone saw that coming.

by jar75 on Jun 7, 2025 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions

I did :)

ETHAN MARTIN!!!!

by joegonzo on Jun 7, 2025 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions

Good call on Taillon btw

ETHAN MARTIN!!!!

by joegonzo on Jun 7, 2025 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions

Quite happy they went BPA this year

by jar75 on Jun 7, 2025 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions

Me too

ETHAN MARTIN!!!!

by joegonzo on Jun 7, 2025 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions

Wow, Hayden Simpson!

by jar75 on Jun 7, 2025 8:31 PM EDT reply actions

first true surprise

by auclairkeithbc on Jun 7, 2025 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah pick of the round in that regard for sure

Wow Blackburn makes nearly identical money as Baker does now....

by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jun 7, 2025 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions

even if you think deshields is a terrible pick

he was a fairly likely possibility for the astros at 8.

by auclairkeithbc on Jun 7, 2025 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions

They look like they're all about to start crying from laughter

by mrkupe on Jun 7, 2025 8:32 PM EDT reply actions

Why?

Has Tim Wilken missed on a first round pick yet? Let me know when you do.

I reject your reality and substitute my own.

by WayneCampbell08 on Jun 8, 2025 12:37 AM EDT up reply actions

hey, I was just typing what I was seeing

I think the guys in the studio were expecting some surprises, but that pick totally blew them away.

by mrkupe on Jun 8, 2025 12:46 AM EDT up reply actions

Thats why they are the cubs

by MagicMike23 on Jun 7, 2025 8:34 PM EDT reply actions

as noted above

i’m stunned with the picks, but I’m not sure what that jab is for. The Cubs system is in fairly solid shape, particularly on the arm side. Not great, as Cashner/Castro will graduate in all likelihood, but solid.

by toonsterwu on Jun 7, 2025 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions

"Someone most have been on him

Otherwise they could have wait a few round" HAHAHA

by mtk52983 on Jun 7, 2025 8:34 PM EDT reply actions

Sale

ETHAN MARTIN!!!!

by joegonzo on Jun 7, 2025 8:36 PM EDT reply actions

pretty obvious here

by auclairkeithbc on Jun 7, 2025 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions

steal for Tampa

I would have considered him at #7

by mtk52983 on Jun 7, 2025 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions

well, he's no Hayden Simpson, but he'll do

by mrkupe on Jun 7, 2025 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions

woooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

also, woo

by AndrewTorrez on Jun 7, 2025 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions

Remind anyone of...

Josh Vitters?

ETHAN MARTIN!!!!

by joegonzo on Jun 7, 2025 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions

Not really. His strike-zone judgement is reportedly fantastic.

Tools Whore

by Tyler on Jun 8, 2025 8:26 AM EDT up reply actions

Heh!

Could see that Simpson’s name had just been stuck on a card there, they really weren’t expecting him.

by TtD on Jun 7, 2025 8:38 PM EDT reply actions

lol

If they had taken a white sheet of paper and scribbled his name on there in crayon, we might have had a moment that will never be topped.

by mrkupe on Jun 7, 2025 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions

do the astros

spend some money on castellanos or cox? they can always take the pick next year if it doesn’t work out.

by auclairkeithbc on Jun 7, 2025 8:40 PM EDT reply actions

who do Red Sox go with at 20 ?

Workman ???? or Wimmers? or O’Conner ? hmmm …. can’t think

Wow Blackburn makes nearly identical money as Baker does now....

by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jun 7, 2025 8:40 PM EDT reply actions

Cowart?

ETHAN MARTIN!!!!

by joegonzo on Jun 7, 2025 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions

nevermind

ETHAN MARTIN!!!!

by joegonzo on Jun 7, 2025 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions

gone to Angels

.

by mtk52983 on Jun 7, 2025 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions

Angels take...

Cowart

ETHAN MARTIN!!!!

by joegonzo on Jun 7, 2025 8:42 PM EDT reply actions

thirdbaseman

ETHAN MARTIN!!!!

by joegonzo on Jun 7, 2025 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions

whew

Going to be very expensive.

They announced him as a 3B, MLB Network has no footage of him as a hitter!

by mrkupe on Jun 7, 2025 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions

Are you 100% certain about that?

I thought the Angels were suiting him as a pitcher??? i dunno

Wow Blackburn makes nearly identical money as Baker does now....

by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jun 7, 2025 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions

not sure

MLB Network listed him as 3B, MLB site has him as a pitcher.

Will be a VERY hard sign as a RHP.

by mrkupe on Jun 7, 2025 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions

Cowart would be a lot harder to sign as a pitcher

by jar75 on Jun 7, 2025 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions

Nice pick by the Angels

by jar75 on Jun 7, 2025 8:42 PM EDT reply actions

simpson

Don’t try to go to the Southern Arkansas website….it crashed my computer and I had to reboot.

I had Simpson on my sleeper list but didn’t expect him anywhere this high.

by John Sickels on Jun 7, 2025 8:42 PM EDT reply actions

yeah, wow

Cubs must like the guys soooo much that they didn’t want to risk taking him in the second round like they thought he might have been taken just a few picks before they pick in round 2 …. lol hmmmmm

Wow Blackburn makes nearly identical money as Baker does now....

by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jun 7, 2025 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions

*guys = Simpson

or just guy ….ugh

Wow Blackburn makes nearly identical money as Baker does now....

by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jun 7, 2025 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions

Announced as a pitcher by Bud

by TwoEyesForAnEye on Jun 7, 2025 8:43 PM EDT reply actions

yeah that is interesting

might have a fight on their hands.

by auclairkeithbc on Jun 7, 2025 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions

Sorry Brandon Wood

your time has come

5 MORE YEARS OF FELIX!

by Marinerfanjake on Jun 7, 2025 8:43 PM EDT reply actions

2015?

by AndrewTorrez on Jun 7, 2025 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions

pick 19

could be ugly.

by auclairkeithbc on Jun 7, 2025 8:44 PM EDT reply actions

I'll say either Workman or Allie or O'conner

Wow Blackburn makes nearly identical money as Baker does now....

by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jun 7, 2025 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions

maybe a 3B

castellanos or cox. supposedly heck has a decent budget this year.

by auclairkeithbc on Jun 7, 2025 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions

Deshields at 2B?

ETHAN MARTIN!!!!

by joegonzo on Jun 7, 2025 8:46 PM EDT reply actions

yeah that was announced earlier

by auclairkeithbc on Jun 7, 2025 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions

Damn...

Im pretty off.

ETHAN MARTIN!!!!

by joegonzo on Jun 7, 2025 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions

Bud destroys Mike F's name

by mrkupe on Jun 7, 2025 8:47 PM EDT reply actions

Who wouldnt?

by ADLC on Jun 7, 2025 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions

that's Foltynewicz, just to be clear

by mrkupe on Jun 7, 2025 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions

Yea...

was gonna post it but I changed my mind.

ETHAN MARTIN!!!!

by joegonzo on Jun 7, 2025 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions

folty

I guess Houston must have had some intelligence that suggested he was a target for teams in the 20s.

by mrkupe on Jun 7, 2025 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions

fear maybe

by auclairkeithbc on Jun 7, 2025 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions

needs a breaking ball, but good arm

Lack of an effective breaking ball is a concern for a prep RHP getting drafted that high, but he does have an excellent arm and a good feel for his changeup.

by mrkupe on Jun 7, 2025 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions

?

You saw a nice hard curve on MLB network just there, and I’ve seen two scouting reports that grade it out as above-average.

by AndrewTorrez on Jun 7, 2025 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions

I've seen mixed

But yeah, clearly Houston likes what they see, and I’m inclined to agree.

by mrkupe on Jun 7, 2025 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions

seems like

most astros fans are happy too

by auclairkeithbc on Jun 7, 2025 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions

oh yeah

Very legitimate choice there, he was a guy that the Astros loved . . .obviously, because they jumped up a bit to make sure they brought him in.

by mrkupe on Jun 7, 2025 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions

supposedly from a Q and A with Folty (no link)

The major-league draft is in June. How badly do you want to play in Wrigley Field or Yankee Stadium?

That’s been a dream of mine. I’m hoping I will get a chance to sign. It will have to be a life-changing amount of money or a high draft pick. Otherwise, I still have a great school to fall back on (Texas).

by auclairkeithbc on Jun 7, 2025 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions

my draft screen froze!

5 MORE YEARS OF FELIX!

by Marinerfanjake on Jun 7, 2025 8:48 PM EDT reply actions

twins

Looks like I’ll have a shot at Wimmers, Cole, or Eibner with the Shadow Twins.

by John Sickels on Jun 7, 2025 8:50 PM EDT reply actions

Eibner has some explosive stuff.

by StickRat on Jun 7, 2025 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions

Man I wish the Twins had 2 picks in the next dozen or so

so many options

Eibner, Allie, Wimmers, Cole, Workman, O’conner, Austin Wilson, Wojo

Wow Blackburn makes nearly identical money as Baker does now....

by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jun 7, 2025 8:51 PM EDT reply actions

allie

I forgot about Allie….

that is one nice fastball

by John Sickels on Jun 7, 2025 8:51 PM EDT reply actions

yeah TOUGH choice for your Shadow Twins

wow one of the tougher choices ?

Wow Blackburn makes nearly identical money as Baker does now....

by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jun 7, 2025 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions

+ cox, castellnelos, Bedosrian

Wow Blackburn makes nearly identical money as Baker does now....

by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jun 7, 2025 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions

Sox gonna take...

Wilson? Allie? I feel like its gonna be one of those.

ETHAN MARTIN!!!!

by joegonzo on Jun 7, 2025 8:51 PM EDT reply actions

Does Raunado last till the supp?

by TwoEyesForAnEye on Jun 7, 2025 8:52 PM EDT reply actions

According to some BA polls, he doesn’t get past the Giants.

by StickRat on Jun 7, 2025 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions

Ooooooooooooooo Bo Sox take Vitek!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wow Blackburn makes nearly identical money as Baker does now....

by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jun 7, 2025 8:53 PM EDT reply actions

there kind of guy no doubt

Wow Blackburn makes nearly identical money as Baker does now....

by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jun 7, 2025 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions

Nice...

was just thinking about him. He really is their kind of guy. Perfect fit.

ETHAN MARTIN!!!!

by joegonzo on Jun 7, 2025 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions

kind of an odd choice for the Red Sox

with Castellanos and Cox still on the board

by AndrewTorrez on Jun 7, 2025 8:53 PM EDT reply actions

Twins

If I were them I’d take Wimmers or O’Conner

by mtk52983 on Jun 7, 2025 8:54 PM EDT reply actions

Gotta be Wimmers

ETHAN MARTIN!!!!

by joegonzo on Jun 7, 2025 8:55 PM EDT reply actions

i will see who they go with

I will see who they go with.

by John Sickels on Jun 7, 2025 8:55 PM EDT reply actions

you should see who they go with

by auclairkeithbc on Jun 7, 2025 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions

He saw who they went with.

by AGuinness on Jun 7, 2025 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions

i got a feeling

Twins take justin o’conner

by hotshotschamp on Jun 7, 2025 8:56 PM EDT reply actions

I hope not I also hope not Kvasnicka

Wow Blackburn makes nearly identical money as Baker does now....

by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jun 7, 2025 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions

with ALL those other options there The Twins big-board definately held there guy - I would think

Wow Blackburn makes nearly identical money as Baker does now....

by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jun 7, 2025 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions

it'd be surprising

Everybody thinks they LOVE Alex Wimmers . . .and why shouldn’t they?

by mrkupe on Jun 7, 2025 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions

Twins take...

Wimmers

ETHAN MARTIN!!!!

by joegonzo on Jun 7, 2025 8:58 PM EDT reply actions

Steal this low

by jar75 on Jun 7, 2025 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions

I agree...

very under rated.

ETHAN MARTIN!!!!

by joegonzo on Jun 7, 2025 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions

+1

Really, really like him.

by mrkupe on Jun 7, 2025 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions

wimmers

Wimmers.

I’ll go along. Wimmers is my official Shadow Twins pick.

by John Sickels on Jun 7, 2025 8:58 PM EDT reply actions

what's the argument for Wimmers over Workman?

similar signability as college juniors, both RHP, and every scouting list I’ve seen prefers Workman?

Seriously: am I missing something?

by AndrewTorrez on Jun 7, 2025 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions

wimmers

Wimmers has a better changeup, sharper control, and more consistent mechanics.

by John Sickels on Jun 7, 2025 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions

great, thanks

I guess I’m running the risk of being a velo whore, plus as a Rays fan I’ve come to think of changeups as teachable.

by AndrewTorrez on Jun 7, 2025 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions

wimmers

Better third pitch, better and more consistent command, more consistency in just about every way . . .

Workman throws harder, that’s about his only advantage . . .but it is a considerable one.

by mrkupe on Jun 7, 2025 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions

good pick

by Bravesin07 on Jun 7, 2025 8:59 PM EDT reply actions

Cox to rangers?

by MagicMike23 on Jun 7, 2025 9:01 PM EDT reply actions

I was thinking Vitek...

now I’m thinking Workman.

ETHAN MARTIN!!!!

by joegonzo on Jun 7, 2025 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions

Rangers

I think Workman would be the natural choice.

Slowey is a control freak, and I like it!!

by melonhead202 on Jun 7, 2025 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions

wimmers

Wimmers may throw “only” 90-93 but he has a good breaking ball and a superb changeup.

by John Sickels on Jun 7, 2025 9:01 PM EDT reply actions

SOunds like Baker, Slowey, and Blackburn lol

by MagicMike23 on Jun 7, 2025 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions

yeah sadly he reminds me of Shooter Hunt

Only he can actually throw a strike so he’s already light years ahead of Shooter…lol

I like the Pick not as good as Kyle Gibson but not too far behind.

Wow Blackburn makes nearly identical money as Baker does now....

by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jun 7, 2025 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions

Sounds like a Hellickson clone

by Bravesin07 on Jun 7, 2025 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions

Different body type entirely

by sstamour on Jun 7, 2025 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions

Maybe...

not the worst comp. but Hellboy is in a league of his own right now. How many pitches does he have now?

ETHAN MARTIN!!!!

by joegonzo on Jun 7, 2025 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions

Like 5 or 6.

EVERYONE HIT FOR HOMERS! YOU TOO PENA! Every hit should be a homer! EVEN THE BUNT ATTEMPTS!

by P Brady on Jun 7, 2025 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions

5

by sstamour on Jun 7, 2025 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions

Rangers take...

Deglan

ETHAN MARTIN!!!!

by joegonzo on Jun 7, 2025 9:03 PM EDT reply actions

And our 2nd WTF pick of the evening.

by OccamsRazor on Jun 7, 2025 9:03 PM EDT reply actions

Not really...

I like it.

ETHAN MARTIN!!!!

by joegonzo on Jun 7, 2025 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions

Really didn't see that one coming.

Slowey is a control freak, and I like it!!

by melonhead202 on Jun 7, 2025 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions

Deglan is not the same as Hayden Simpson

by jar75 on Jun 7, 2025 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions

not really

Another very easy sign, lots of teams really liked him. LAD were planning on grabbing him at 28 if he was on the board.

by mrkupe on Jun 7, 2025 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions

I should note

I think Skole will be a relatively easy sign where he went, just to clarify that.

by mrkupe on Jun 7, 2025 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions

they are saying "mauer"

on mlbnetwork

by auclairkeithbc on Jun 7, 2025 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions

Rangers/Deglan

Supposedly a predraft deal in place

If he is there, it looks like the Dodgers will go Vettleson (guess I got a steal with him in the Mock Draft!)

by mtk52983 on Jun 7, 2025 9:04 PM EDT reply actions

you did get a steal w/Vettleson in the mock

by AndrewTorrez on Jun 7, 2025 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions

so many good players left for the Giants

please take one of them!

by superk1ng on Jun 7, 2025 9:04 PM EDT reply actions

Will cox make it big in San Francisco?

But that might insult the greatness of conor gillaspie

by MagicMike23 on Jun 7, 2025 9:05 PM EDT reply actions

Gillaspie is a bum

by Bravesin07 on Jun 7, 2025 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions

Florida probably takes...

Cole or Sanchez.

ETHAN MARTIN!!!!

by joegonzo on Jun 7, 2025 9:06 PM EDT reply actions

+1

by TwoEyesForAnEye on Jun 7, 2025 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions

Florida

Could also see them going Allie

by mtk52983 on Jun 7, 2025 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions

this will be interesting

They’ve looked at a lot of college guys too.

by mrkupe on Jun 7, 2025 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions

+2

Wow Blackburn makes nearly identical money as Baker does now....

by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jun 7, 2025 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions

Does FLA take Cole?

by TwoEyesForAnEye on Jun 7, 2025 9:06 PM EDT reply actions

I wonder how far Workan, Wojo, Allie, Eibner fall?

Wow Blackburn makes nearly identical money as Baker does now....

by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jun 7, 2025 9:06 PM EDT reply actions

I could see Colorado...

taking workman and LAA taking Allie.

ETHAN MARTIN!!!!

by joegonzo on Jun 7, 2025 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions

Callis

says Yelich to Florida

by mtk52983 on Jun 7, 2025 9:08 PM EDT reply actions

eh

Don’t know how I feel about that one.

by mrkupe on Jun 7, 2025 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions

It's ok...

ETHAN MARTIN!!!!

by joegonzo on Jun 7, 2025 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions

decent bat

Reasonably safe bat, don’t have a good feel for how much upside is in there . . .thoughts?

by mrkupe on Jun 7, 2025 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions

STIFF fielder...

won’t stick in OF

ETHAN MARTIN!!!!

by joegonzo on Jun 7, 2025 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions

yah

But will be okay at 1B, and I think there’s he’ll hit for a very healthy average.

by mrkupe on Jun 7, 2025 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions

isnt he a 1b?

by TwoEyesForAnEye on Jun 7, 2025 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions

As an OFer?

Interesting

by jar75 on Jun 7, 2025 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions

Yea...

the guy is STIFF in the field.

ETHAN MARTIN!!!!

by joegonzo on Jun 7, 2025 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions

Marlins take...

Yelich

ETHAN MARTIN!!!!

by joegonzo on Jun 7, 2025 9:09 PM EDT reply actions

reynolds

Reynolds actually said something I agree with about the college juniors overpricing themselves.

by John Sickels on Jun 7, 2025 9:12 PM EDT reply actions

who are the top

juniors left?

by auclairkeithbc on Jun 7, 2025 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions

Bryce Brentz

is my top Jr. left

by mtk52983 on Jun 7, 2025 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions

Brentz, Ranaudo, Eibner, Hahn, Wojo, Bettis

that’s my top 6

by AndrewTorrez on Jun 7, 2025 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions

i would include Seth Blair on tere

worried about Ranaudo holding up

by mtk52983 on Jun 7, 2025 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions

reynolds

OK, now he just ruined it by “college stunts growth” which COMPLETELY contradicts his earlier points about guys developing well in college when not drafted out of high school.

by John Sickels on Jun 7, 2025 9:12 PM EDT reply actions

well...

maybe he’s referring to all the drinking and drugging.

by auclairkeithbc on Jun 7, 2025 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions

at least he didn't call Matt Wieters "retarded"

by AndrewTorrez on Jun 7, 2025 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions

Reynolds is a dope...

…always has been.

by royshowell on Jun 7, 2025 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions

Gary Brown

ETHAN MARTIN!!!!

by joegonzo on Jun 7, 2025 9:14 PM EDT reply actions

thank you SF

takes the last guy on my please-don’t-let-the-Rays-take-this-guy list

by AndrewTorrez on Jun 7, 2025 9:14 PM EDT reply actions

You’re welcome. Prediction … Gary Brown and BJ Upton combine for less than 50 total walks in 2012.

by StickRat on Jun 7, 2025 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions

Does STL take Allie?

ETHAN MARTIN!!!!

by joegonzo on Jun 7, 2025 9:15 PM EDT reply actions

I could see it, I LOVE Allie's fastball and he's underrated to me

Wow Blackburn makes nearly identical money as Baker does now....

by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jun 7, 2025 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions

+1

Love him.

by TwoEyesForAnEye on Jun 7, 2025 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions

That is such a white guy's name

Is he from the south with that hideous comb over hair style too like pomeranz, beckham

by MagicMike23 on Jun 7, 2025 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions

Cards

ending Cox’s slide

Not a fan of him, but better here than #7

by mtk52983 on Jun 7, 2025 9:19 PM EDT reply actions

cards

Pure speculation but I think it will be Cox

by John Sickels on Jun 7, 2025 9:19 PM EDT reply actions

think Cox debut in Batavia in the NYPA

makes this league much more interesting.

by Bravesin07 on Jun 7, 2025 9:20 PM EDT reply actions

will he sign in time to play?

He might get in a couple of weeks’ worth of games, maybe, if he’s lucky.

by mrkupe on Jun 7, 2025 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions

cox

I bet he holds out until the last second

by John Sickels on Jun 7, 2025 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions

Allie, Eibner, Raunado, Wilson all still available. Surprising to me.

by TwoEyesForAnEye on Jun 7, 2025 9:23 PM EDT reply actions

honestly

None of those guys really surprise me.

by mrkupe on Jun 7, 2025 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions

Workman too

by TwoEyesForAnEye on Jun 7, 2025 9:23 PM EDT reply actions

guess

I think Allie and Eibner will get drafted in the 1st. I doubt Wilson and Ranaudo will.

by John Sickels on Jun 7, 2025 9:24 PM EDT reply actions

I hate the cards drafts

A gap hitting 3b who may profile better at 2b and will be a late sign? Over Cole, Allie, castellanos, etc?

"In the event of a significant release of oil, an accurate estimation of the spill's total volume . . . is essential in providing preliminary data to plan and initiate cleanup operations." - Page 2 of British Petroleum's regional plan for dealing with offshore oil leaks.

by siddfynch on Jun 7, 2025 9:25 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

he was a good value here

He wasn’t a top of the draft hitter, but in most drafts, this is the tail end of the range in which he’d go.

He has his flaws, but I think he’s been unfairly criticized . . .wasn’t his fault that there aren’t many good college bats this year.

by mrkupe on Jun 7, 2025 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions

Thanks for trying

To talk me off the ledge. Maybe a good value here, but the BEST value? So many guys to choose from with seemingly more upside and no worse signability. Sigh.

"In the event of a significant release of oil, an accurate estimation of the spill's total volume . . . is essential in providing preliminary data to plan and initiate cleanup operations." - Page 2 of British Petroleum's regional plan for dealing with offshore oil leaks.

by siddfynch on Jun 7, 2025 9:35 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

I dunno

If he taps into his power again, he has plenty of upside. And he’s certainly safer than a lot of the other options.

by mrkupe on Jun 7, 2025 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions

Ok

I’ve read a little more thoroughly about him and am happier. The player overview I had pulled ip at the time was a little nearsighted, I think.

"In the event of a significant release of oil, an accurate estimation of the spill's total volume . . . is essential in providing preliminary data to plan and initiate cleanup operations." - Page 2 of British Petroleum's regional plan for dealing with offshore oil leaks.

by siddfynch on Jun 8, 2025 12:14 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions

Siddy

I would have accepted Cox over Deck for the Jays more than a dozen picks earlier. I don’t know enough about the other two to comment, but Allie screams radar gun champion to me (again, I’m out of my league here; mine are only the ideas worth checking out).

I’d love to get a ruling from John as to whether Allie is any better at this stage than Schelereth or Perry or Perez or Weathers or Fields. If he’s not, then I’d always want my team to pass with any semblance of a decent other option.

by Johnny Tuttle on Jun 8, 2025 10:41 AM EDT up reply actions

Good to know

Yeah, feel much better now about Cox. Er - you know what I’m trying to say.

"In the event of a significant release of oil, an accurate estimation of the spill's total volume . . . is essential in providing preliminary data to plan and initiate cleanup operations." - Page 2 of British Petroleum's regional plan for dealing with offshore oil leaks.

by siddfynch on Jun 8, 2025 11:19 AM EDT up reply actions

Castellanos

must have floated insane salary demands

by mtk52983 on Jun 7, 2025 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions

castellanos

I think he’s looking for at least $2 million, and I’ve seen some really outrageous figures floated around.

by mrkupe on Jun 7, 2025 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions

Past Bud's bedtime

hes getting loopy.

by ADLC on Jun 7, 2025 9:25 PM EDT reply actions

LOL

Wow Blackburn makes nearly identical money as Baker does now....

by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jun 7, 2025 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions

K. Parker strikes me as a failure to adjust to the realities of this draft

Not a bad pick at 26 in the abstract, but over Brentz? I can’t come up with an argument for that.

by AndrewTorrez on Jun 7, 2025 9:27 PM EDT reply actions

phillies.

O’Conner? Allie?

by John Sickels on Jun 7, 2025 9:29 PM EDT reply actions

it's the biddle!

by mrkupe on Jun 7, 2025 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions

I like the pick.

if there is one team to convince him to sign its the phillies.

Slowey is a control freak, and I like it!!

by melonhead202 on Jun 7, 2025 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions

solid pick, yes

If they wanted a lefty prep pitcher, weren’t exactly a lot of places to look.

by mrkupe on Jun 7, 2025 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions

Who do the Phillies take here with all the options available?

I hope they pony up and take a Castellanos

Slowey is a control freak, and I like it!!

by melonhead202 on Jun 7, 2025 9:29 PM EDT reply actions

Biddle

by TwoEyesForAnEye on Jun 7, 2025 9:31 PM EDT reply actions

I assume Austin Wilson freefalls now

by jar75 on Jun 7, 2025 9:32 PM EDT reply actions

I dont't know if he lasts till round 2 at all, he'll be taken awfully early in that round IMO

Wow Blackburn makes nearly identical money as Baker does now....

by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jun 7, 2025 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions

I doubt he gets taken in the supp round

I would love to see the Pirates go after him (but that’s a pipe dream).

by jar75 on Jun 7, 2025 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions

yeah I think he goes in round 2 like i said

i don’t think he’s go sandwhich round either

Wow Blackburn makes nearly identical money as Baker does now....

by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jun 7, 2025 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions

biddle

I like Biddle as a hometown projectable guy.

Dodgers….O’Conner?

by John Sickels on Jun 7, 2025 9:33 PM EDT reply actions

Or Wilson

Broken Wood...

by angelskid2210 on Jun 7, 2025 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions

money

doubt they have the $$$ for Wilson

by John Sickels on Jun 7, 2025 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions

rumor has it they've locked up Drew Vettleson

by mrkupe on Jun 7, 2025 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions

lemme call him and ask

jk

5 MORE YEARS OF FELIX!

by Marinerfanjake on Jun 7, 2025 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions

or maybe not

Frankie P suggesting a certain Ohio flamethrower is coming up . . .

by mrkupe on Jun 7, 2025 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions

allie

Logan White should drool over Allie.

by John Sickels on Jun 7, 2025 9:36 PM EDT reply actions

Zach Lee!

Wow

by jar75 on Jun 7, 2025 9:36 PM EDT reply actions

Zach Lee?!?!?!

by mrkupe on Jun 7, 2025 9:36 PM EDT reply actions

woah

WOAH

LEE!!!! Hope they have a predraft deal

by John Sickels on Jun 7, 2025 9:36 PM EDT reply actions

no kidding I'm really surprised

Wow Blackburn makes nearly identical money as Baker does now....

by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jun 7, 2025 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions

lee

I really love Lee and think he’s been a bit underrated, but where are they going to find that money?

by mrkupe on Jun 7, 2025 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions

you don't think

it’s a sneaky smart way of punting a pick ‘til they actually have enough money next year? I know that’s a greed dog strategy normally, but divorce seems like a rare and special disaster, right?

by Johnny Tuttle on Jun 8, 2025 10:43 AM EDT up reply actions

Brentz, Allie, O'Conner

The 3 best still on my board

by mtk52983 on Jun 7, 2025 9:37 PM EDT reply actions

yeah not bad

others to round out a top 5 best available

Brandon Workman, Asher Wojocheski (lol) , and maybe Austin Wilson

Wow Blackburn makes nearly identical money as Baker does now....

by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jun 7, 2025 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions

Harold Reynolds doing commentary on Lee's football video?

Because they somehow managed to get football footage but not baseball footage?

It gets better and better.

by mrkupe on Jun 7, 2025 9:38 PM EDT reply actions

thought

Dodgers might be punting the pick here to go again at 29 in 2011 with presumably a richer vein of talent.

by AndrewTorrez on Jun 7, 2025 9:39 PM EDT reply actions

lee

Conspiracy theory: make an offer to Lee. When he turns it down, pocket the pick for next year and save the money for when ownership is more clear next year.

by John Sickels on Jun 7, 2025 9:39 PM EDT reply actions

glad to know I'm not the only one watching the X-Files

by AndrewTorrez on Jun 7, 2025 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions

And

you do. I’m just slow reading down the line.

It’s a decent strategy if true. I don’t see what the Jays gained, if anything, from not getting Pax signed last year, but how often does a team’s payroll and budget get chumped by a dee-vorce? Can’t be every day.

by Johnny Tuttle on Jun 8, 2025 10:44 AM EDT up reply actions

Literally my first thought

Lasorda’s face directly before the pick was announced was priceless.

by blackoutyears on Jun 8, 2025 6:26 PM EDT up reply actions

what do you expect

with these 2 picks for the angels?

by auclairkeithbc on Jun 7, 2025 9:40 PM EDT reply actions

One has to be Allie right?

by TwoEyesForAnEye on Jun 7, 2025 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions

tago

Tago

by John Sickels on Jun 7, 2025 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions

I assume 30 has to be Brentz

although for the sake of my Rays at 31, I hope not

by AndrewTorrez on Jun 7, 2025 9:42 PM EDT reply actions

Bedrosian for the first

Seems good, they do love him. Allie or O’Connor next?

I think they might try to let Tago drop to 37, although I’m sure they love him.

by mrkupe on Jun 7, 2025 9:43 PM EDT reply actions

bedrosian

Bedrosian is a reasonable pick.

I’ll guess O"Conner but my prediction skills are apparently poor.

by John Sickels on Jun 7, 2025 9:44 PM EDT reply actions

It's not an easy draft to predict

by jar75 on Jun 7, 2025 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions

we wrong

Chevez Clarke.

by mrkupe on Jun 7, 2025 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions

This draft is insane. Tomorrow should be a lot of fun!

by JP_Frost on Jun 7, 2025 9:48 PM EDT reply actions

Shadow Rays 1.31

Bryce Brentz. Wouldn’t mind Workman, Eibner or Wojo here. Hard to screw up this pick.

by AndrewTorrez on Jun 7, 2025 9:48 PM EDT reply actions

2 corner outfielders?

by jar75 on Jun 7, 2025 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions

BPA

I have Brentz so much higher than anyone else on my board right now, given the parameters (unprotected pick). Would be happy with those 3 arms, but I’ve gotta go with value. I’m sure the Bowling Green Hot Rods can figure out where to play guys.

by AndrewTorrez on Jun 7, 2025 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions

why don't you wait

and see if you like the pick. and if they go with workman, eibner, stick with that?

by auclairkeithbc on Jun 7, 2025 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions

trying to pick without advance knowledge

by AndrewTorrez on Jun 7, 2025 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions

Is Allie falling due to ridiculous bonus demands or am I just to high on him?

by TwoEyesForAnEye on Jun 7, 2025 9:50 PM EDT reply actions

Hoping he falls to Yankees

by cookiedabookie on Jun 7, 2025 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions

I think Yanks too. I'm really hopeing the Jays have a shot at him at 34 though

by TwoEyesForAnEye on Jun 7, 2025 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions

must be money. He should’ve been off the board by now. Wouldn’t surprise me if he goes to UNC next year.

by JP_Frost on Jun 7, 2025 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions

rays

will the Rays go with an arm like Allie? Eibner?

I think Workman is going to keep dropping

by John Sickels on Jun 7, 2025 9:51 PM EDT reply actions

Allie with an unprotected pick?

by sstamour on Jun 7, 2025 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions

rays

since the rays pick is unprotected, I’ll say Eibner instead of one of the HS guys.

by John Sickels on Jun 7, 2025 9:51 PM EDT reply actions

JOC!

by mrkupe on Jun 7, 2025 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions

I like it

by jar75 on Jun 7, 2025 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions

I like this pick

Fills an organizational need and likely is signable

by mtk52983 on Jun 7, 2025 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions

hmm

with a superstud like nevin ashley?

by auclairkeithbc on Jun 7, 2025 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions

wow

I assume they’ve got a deal worked out with him?

by AndrewTorrez on Jun 7, 2025 9:53 PM EDT reply actions

maybe

But love the pick. One of my favorite preps from this class.

by mrkupe on Jun 7, 2025 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions

Yargh

Why are you so good Rays?

by Slizeezyc on Jun 7, 2025 9:53 PM EDT reply actions

what does this mean for Luke Bailey

by Bravesin07 on Jun 7, 2025 9:54 PM EDT reply actions

nothing

by sstamour on Jun 7, 2025 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions

o'conner

O’conner is a fine pick.

Yankees….spend the money for Allie? Go with Brentz or Eibner? Or take someone even more conservative?

by John Sickels on Jun 7, 2025 9:55 PM EDT reply actions

question

Rays didn’t sign LeVon Washington last year . . .ended up with the O’Connor. Who is the better prospect in your opinion: Washington in 2009, or O’Connor in 2010?

by mrkupe on Jun 7, 2025 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions