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2011 Community Mock Baseball Draft, Round Three

Third-Round
91 Pirates   Navery Moore, RHP, Vanderbilt
92 Mariners   Kes Carter, OF, Western Kentucky
93 Diamondbacks   J.R. Graham, RHP, Santa Clara
94 Orioles    Dillon Peters, LHP, Indiana HS
95 Royals    Domonic Jose, OF, Florida HS
96 Nationals  Jeff Soptic, RHP, Johnson County CC
97 Indians  Jack Armstrong, RHP, Vanderbilt
98 Cubs   Dante Bichette, Jr, 3B, Florida HS
99 Astros  Brett Austin, C, North Carolina HS
100 Brewers  Joe Musgrove, RHP, California HS
101 Mets  Cesar Ogando, LHP, Carribean College, Puerto Rico
102 Marlins  Ben Roberts, OF, Montana HS
103 Dodgers  Erik Johnson, RHP, University of California
104 Angels:  Brett Mooneyham, LHP, Stanford
105 Athletics  Cody Asche, 3B, Nebraska
106 Tigers  Tyler Marlette, C, Florida HS
107 Rockies   Kyle Gaedele, OF, Valparaiso
108 Blue Jays   Patrick Connaughton, RHP
109 Cardinals   Tyler Greene, 3B, Florida HS
110 White Sox   Chris Marlowe, RHP, Oklahoma State
111 Red Sox   Nick Ahmed, SS, Connecticut
112 Padres   Jason Coates, OF, TCU
113 Rangers   Jake Cave, LHP, Virginia HS
114 Reds   Tyler Gibson, SS, Georgia HS
115 Braves   Noe Ramirez, RHP, Cal State Fullerton
116 Giants  Cory Mazzoni, RHP, NC State
117 Twins   James McCann, C, Arkansas
118 Yankees  Rookie Davis, RHP, North Carolina HS
119 Rays   Josh Tobias, INF, North Carolina HS
120 Phillies  Jeff Ames, RHP, Lower Columbia JC

 Supplemental Third Round
121. Mariners (for failure to sign 2010 third-rounder Ryne Stanek)  Blake Snell, LHP, Washington HS

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7 guys I really want my board

Picking in 9… this should turn out okay

by 4dizzle on Jun 4, 2025 3:50 PM EDT reply actions  

dominant*

follow @casetines

by Kenneth Arthur on Jun 4, 2025 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

Screw you Ryne Stanek.

follow @casetines

by Kenneth Arthur on Jun 4, 2025 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

Good work I think you put together a very realistic draft for the Royals

Checkout Royals minor league notes at www.14for77.blogspot.com

by kcscoliny on Jun 4, 2025 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Haven't seen GoldenSpikes back yet

(Pirates guy)

Vroom vroom party starter
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by Imperialism32 on Jun 4, 2025 3:51 PM EDT reply actions  

Imperialism, you've been following

why not volunteer to take over for the Pirates?

by AndrewTorrez on Jun 4, 2025 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

This is their last pick anyway

Plus I’d probably take a guy already picked

Vroom vroom party starter
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by Imperialism32 on Jun 4, 2025 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

pirates

UGH.

Pirates pick Navery Moore, RHP, Vanderbilt

by John Sickels on Jun 4, 2025 3:52 PM EDT reply actions  

Lets go boys!

Ive got 3 targets for #104

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by mathisrocks5 on Jun 4, 2025 3:52 PM EDT reply actions  

Let's get this rollin!

40 minutes left on the laptop and the waitress at denneys is pissed

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by Dttl89 on Jun 4, 2025 3:52 PM EDT reply actions   1 recs

order a shake...

JD’s like, "you want some f*&#ing pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, b*#&hes;!"- RCCook

LSB: "Oh s#*t, JD. You crazy!"

by laxtonto on Jun 4, 2025 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

I gave her a ten dollar tip on a coffee

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by Dttl89 on Jun 4, 2025 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

ballsy

Glen Perkins is throwing 97 MPH in 2011 !!! ~Currently on the DL~

Big fan of Juerys Familia and his repitoire

by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jun 4, 2025 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

COTD

Comment Of The Day, LOL!

by Matthew Gaul on Jun 4, 2025 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

I hope I didn't miss something??

Mariners select Kes Carter, OF.

follow @casetines

by Kenneth Arthur on Jun 4, 2025 3:53 PM EDT reply actions   1 recs

Excellent value pick

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by Jeff Reese on Jun 4, 2025 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wasn't expecting him here, was totally ready to take a pitcher I really like.

But couldn’t pass on Carter when he fell. I hope the Mariners like bats!

follow @casetines

by Kenneth Arthur on Jun 4, 2025 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

from my

alma mater

by Havok1517 on Jun 4, 2025 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Diamondbacks select

J.R. Graham, RHP, Santa Clara

couldn’t let him slip farther

"Hello. My name is Matthew Berry. I am on a Fantasy Jihad. Prepare to die!"

by Dominatio on Jun 4, 2025 3:54 PM EDT reply actions   2 recs

thought he would be gone by this pick, so not what i had in mind, but ill take it

"Hello. My name is Matthew Berry. I am on a Fantasy Jihad. Prepare to die!"

by Dominatio on Jun 4, 2025 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Orioles select

Dillon Peters, LHP

Felix Pie is a ninja robot sent from the future to make everything adorable.

by Stacey on Jun 4, 2025 3:54 PM EDT reply actions   1 recs

who is beter

Pete O Brien or James Mccann?

Lance Berkman= Awesome, CJ Wilson= Jack@$$
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by mathisrocks5 on Jun 4, 2025 3:55 PM EDT reply actions  

mccann

"Hello. My name is Matthew Berry. I am on a Fantasy Jihad. Prepare to die!"

by Dominatio on Jun 4, 2025 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

sorry McCann

Looked at list and missed him

by cookiedabookie on Jun 4, 2025 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

McCann

"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner

Keep an eye on my son, Jake "The Jacksonville Rifle" Dunning. From SS to the mound - exclusively toeing the rubber since March 2010.

by Fla-Giant on Jun 4, 2025 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

I almost took him at 86 ahead of Riley Moore.

"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner

Keep an eye on my son, Jake "The Jacksonville Rifle" Dunning. From SS to the mound - exclusively toeing the rubber since March 2010.

by Fla-Giant on Jun 4, 2025 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

I like

McCann more

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by Dttl89 on Jun 4, 2025 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm struggling with that...

I wanted to pick both right here…

Scouting the Royals
Royals Prospects

by 306008 on Jun 4, 2025 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

or Josh Tobias?

Lance Berkman= Awesome, CJ Wilson= Jack@$$
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by mathisrocks5 on Jun 4, 2025 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

gross

check out VEB on facebook...just search groups for Viva El Birdos

by Dttl89 on Jun 4, 2025 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

really?

"Hello. My name is Matthew Berry. I am on a Fantasy Jihad. Prepare to die!"

by Dominatio on Jun 4, 2025 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Royals select

Dominic Jose, OF, Boca Raton HS

Scouting the Royals
Royals Prospects

by 306008 on Jun 4, 2025 3:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Stanford commit but he's a HUGE royals fan

I know they’ve been watching him and they’ve got a connection. The kid will sign for slot. Switch hitter, 6’3", fast, projectable power.

Scouting the Royals
Royals Prospects

by 306008 on Jun 4, 2025 3:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

awesome pick

really underrated talent

by Havok1517 on Jun 4, 2025 3:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

he's got

good blood

check out VEB on facebook...just search groups for Viva El Birdos

by Dttl89 on Jun 4, 2025 3:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

Bloodlines!

Don’t see a lot written about him, but would be a steal here if they can sign him.

"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner

Keep an eye on my son, Jake "The Jacksonville Rifle" Dunning. From SS to the mound - exclusively toeing the rubber since March 2010.

by Fla-Giant on Jun 4, 2025 3:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

not my article

but Schaum seems to think they’ll take him. Of course we are thing on catching. And the O’Brien kid is there… if he can stick they’ll take him. And they’ll take McCann out of their backyard in Arkansas if he is there in round 4.

Scouting the Royals
Royals Prospects

by 306008 on Jun 4, 2025 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

I've seen that

To clarify, I meant that I have read several good writeups on him, just that the info isn’t widely available.

"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner

Keep an eye on my son, Jake "The Jacksonville Rifle" Dunning. From SS to the mound - exclusively toeing the rubber since March 2010.

by Fla-Giant on Jun 4, 2025 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

excellent!

and he’s a huge royals fan!

R.I.P. cwhitman412, Frederick0220, & Mets2k9
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by doublestix on Jun 4, 2025 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

nats up

by John Sickels on Jun 4, 2025 3:57 PM EDT reply actions   2 recs

Come on Nats, pick Sam Stafford !

by Brando159 on Jun 4, 2025 3:59 PM EDT reply actions  

Strasburg's good arm

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by Dttl89 on Jun 4, 2025 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

Or whomever, don’t mean to pressure

by Brando159 on Jun 4, 2025 3:59 PM EDT reply actions  

nats

Commissioner picks Jeff Soptic, RHP, Johnson County CC for the Nationals

by John Sickels on Jun 4, 2025 3:59 PM EDT reply actions   1 recs

booooo

I was holding out on him for the 5th round.

Scouting the Royals
Royals Prospects

by 306008 on Jun 4, 2025 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

Co-sign

Sorry, got a phone call and my pick had passed by the time I returned, but I’m fine with this selection.

by Kapellmeisters on Jun 4, 2025 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

John

Kes Carter is from Western Kentucky not Western Michigan

by Havok1517 on Jun 4, 2025 4:00 PM EDT reply actions  

Cleveland Indians Select

Jack Armstrong
RHP
Vanderbilt

by Zeke K on Jun 4, 2025 4:00 PM EDT reply actions  

Nice

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by Jeff Reese on Jun 4, 2025 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nice pick!

Was strongly considering him for my next pick.

by 4dizzle on Jun 4, 2025 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

Bam ! Great pick, Armstrong and Stafford were neck and neck on my board

by Brando159 on Jun 4, 2025 4:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

Been waiting in the weeds for that pick. If he can throw strikes and stay healthy he’s a huge steal.

"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner

Keep an eye on my son, Jake "The Jacksonville Rifle" Dunning. From SS to the mound - exclusively toeing the rubber since March 2010.

by Fla-Giant on Jun 4, 2025 4:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

big drop

but great value here. Hopefully he lives up to the hype, unlike his daddy.

by Havok1517 on Jun 4, 2025 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

Cubs

With the 98th pick in the 2011 Minor League Ball Community Mock Draft, the Chicago Cubs select Dante Bichette Jr., 3B, Orangewood Christian HS (Florida).

by Matthew Gaul on Jun 4, 2025 4:01 PM EDT reply actions   1 recs

Now that could be a huge steal

by Brando159 on Jun 4, 2025 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

Can he play at low altitude?

"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner

Keep an eye on my son, Jake "The Jacksonville Rifle" Dunning. From SS to the mound - exclusively toeing the rubber since March 2010.

by Fla-Giant on Jun 4, 2025 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

cubs

cubs up

by John Sickels on Jun 4, 2025 4:02 PM EDT reply actions  

3:99 Houston Astros select Brett Austin, C, North Carolina HS

A switch-hitting catcher with good athleticism and a well-rounded game. Makes for a very nice prospect in the third round, in my opinion.

by 4dizzle on Jun 4, 2025 4:02 PM EDT reply actions   1 recs

Fudge

there is no way the Astros will sign him out of UNC

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by FirebatM3 on Jun 4, 2025 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Leave me to my bitterness

"If the Saints can reach the Superbowl, the Rangers can reach the World Series." - PhilKid
The Animated Ballpark in Arlington

by FirebatM3 on Jun 4, 2025 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

damn

Glen Perkins is throwing 97 MPH in 2011 !!! ~Currently on the DL~

Big fan of Juerys Familia and his repitoire

by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jun 4, 2025 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

3.100 Milwaukee Brewers

Joe Musgrove, RHP, Grossmant HS, El Cajon, CA

by backtocali on Jun 4, 2025 4:03 PM EDT reply actions   1 recs

DAMNIT

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by Jeff Reese on Jun 4, 2025 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Lets go

3 picks and Im up, I gotta go soon

Lance Berkman= Awesome, CJ Wilson= Jack@$$
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by mathisrocks5 on Jun 4, 2025 4:04 PM EDT reply actions  

mets

cmon mets

by John Sickels on Jun 4, 2025 4:05 PM EDT reply actions  

I would love it if Bud made comments like this during the real draft.

"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner

Keep an eye on my son, Jake "The Jacksonville Rifle" Dunning. From SS to the mound - exclusively toeing the rubber since March 2010.

by Fla-Giant on Jun 4, 2025 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

3.101 New York Mets select Cesar Ogando, LHP, Caribbean College (PR)

The 18 year old saw his velocity jump this spring into the low 90s.

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by Russ on Jun 4, 2025 4:05 PM EDT reply actions   1 recs

You’ve been putting extra time into this!

"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner

Keep an eye on my son, Jake "The Jacksonville Rifle" Dunning. From SS to the mound - exclusively toeing the rubber since March 2010.

by Fla-Giant on Jun 4, 2025 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wow

First person I did not have on my list - have to look into him now.

by cookiedabookie on Jun 4, 2025 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

From Perfect Game

http://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=5614

PROSPECT ON THE RISE: Cesar Ogando, lhp, Caribbean College. One scout compared the 6-foot-3 Ogando to a "shorter C.C. Sabathia," for his body type. His fastball jumped from the upper-80s early in the spring to 91-94 mph in early May.

by mtk52983 on Jun 4, 2025 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Florida Marlins

Round 3:12 (#102 overall): The Florida Marlins select OF Ben Roberts, Sentinel HS, Missoula, MT

Strongly considered Quinn, but love the overall package Roberts offers

by birdtown on Jun 4, 2025 4:06 PM EDT reply actions   1 recs

Nice pick

I’m surprised that’s the first time I’ve seen Quinn’s name mentioned.

"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner

Keep an eye on my son, Jake "The Jacksonville Rifle" Dunning. From SS to the mound - exclusively toeing the rubber since March 2010.

by Fla-Giant on Jun 4, 2025 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

i have about 6 targets at #115... 13 away

Glen Perkins is throwing 97 MPH in 2011 !!! ~Currently on the DL~

Big fan of Juerys Familia and his repitoire

by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jun 4, 2025 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

clubs will take those guys because they can play

a premium position. Don’t you guys think? They’ll be more valuable in RL than our draft.

Scouting the Royals
Royals Prospects

by 306008 on Jun 4, 2025 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

+1

Also SS

"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner

Keep an eye on my son, Jake "The Jacksonville Rifle" Dunning. From SS to the mound - exclusively toeing the rubber since March 2010.

by Fla-Giant on Jun 4, 2025 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

He's available

"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner

Keep an eye on my son, Jake "The Jacksonville Rifle" Dunning. From SS to the mound - exclusively toeing the rubber since March 2010.

by Fla-Giant on Jun 4, 2025 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

Im still waiting for Marlette to go

by Brando159 on Jun 4, 2025 4:08 PM EDT reply actions  

Classic...

follow @casetines

by Kenneth Arthur on Jun 4, 2025 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

looks like he's gone

check out VEB on facebook...just search groups for Viva El Birdos

by Dttl89 on Jun 4, 2025 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

anyone got some solid info on

HS RHP Kevin Moriarty for WA?

JD’s like, "you want some f*&#ing pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, b*#&hes;!"- RCCook

LSB: "Oh s#*t, JD. You crazy!"

by laxtonto on Jun 4, 2025 4:09 PM EDT reply actions  

lol

indeed.

by cookiedabookie on Jun 4, 2025 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

/Mike E.

Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.

"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.

by Aquaman, Esq. on Jun 4, 2025 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

lol

JD’s like, "you want some f*&#ing pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, b*#&hes;!"- RCCook

LSB: "Oh s#*t, JD. You crazy!"

by laxtonto on Jun 4, 2025 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

thanks man

is 99 on Laws list with no bio and little to nothing on the normal sites I use for info

JD’s like, "you want some f*&#ing pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, b*#&hes;!"- RCCook

LSB: "Oh s#*t, JD. You crazy!"

by laxtonto on Jun 4, 2025 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

cold weather guys fascinate me

JD’s like, "you want some f*&#ing pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, b*#&hes;!"- RCCook

LSB: "Oh s#*t, JD. You crazy!"

by laxtonto on Jun 4, 2025 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Right up there with undersized guys.

"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner

Keep an eye on my son, Jake "The Jacksonville Rifle" Dunning. From SS to the mound - exclusively toeing the rubber since March 2010.

by Fla-Giant on Jun 4, 2025 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

To be honest I could see the Angels taking a run at Brett Mooneyham, paying him quite a bit and try to buy low on him while he’s injured.

by Brando159 on Jun 4, 2025 4:11 PM EDT reply actions  

dodgers

Dodgers pick Erik Johnson, RHP, University of California.

I’ll give Mathis another minute or two. I can’t believe he left, we made his deadline by 3 minutes

by John Sickels on Jun 4, 2025 4:12 PM EDT reply actions  

he did say

he had to go soon

check out VEB on facebook...just search groups for Viva El Birdos

by Dttl89 on Jun 4, 2025 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

nature

waits for no one

by Havok1517 on Jun 4, 2025 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

yes

and I told him to email me the next 5 guys on his list so I could make sure he got who he wanted. But he didn’t email.

by John Sickels on Jun 4, 2025 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

angels

Ok looks like I have to make this pick.

by John Sickels on Jun 4, 2025 4:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Pick someone stupid to spite Mathis.

Someone that doesn’t even play baseball.

Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.

"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.

by Aquaman, Esq. on Jun 4, 2025 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ryan Leaf

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by Dttl89 on Jun 4, 2025 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Leaf is actually recovering from

surgery to remove a brain tumor.

by Havok1517 on Jun 4, 2025 4:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Now he'll have something to blame for all of his stupid decisions.

Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.

"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.

by Aquaman, Esq. on Jun 4, 2025 4:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

So another reason to draft him

check out VEB on facebook...just search groups for Viva El Birdos

by Dttl89 on Jun 4, 2025 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

They can draft me

I have ++ make-up.

by 4dizzle on Jun 4, 2025 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

But - - athleticism.

Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.

"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.

by Aquaman, Esq. on Jun 4, 2025 4:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

L’Oreal or Maybelline?

"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner

Keep an eye on my son, Jake "The Jacksonville Rifle" Dunning. From SS to the mound - exclusively toeing the rubber since March 2010.

by Fla-Giant on Jun 4, 2025 4:17 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

I still vote Mooneyham, high risk high reward.

by Brando159 on Jun 4, 2025 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Or

someone who is deceased like Ottawa did in the CFL

by bankertuck on Jun 4, 2025 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

thats funny i never knew that

by Brando159 on Jun 4, 2025 4:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

"This guy is dead!"

“Well cross him off the list, then!”

by AndrewTorrez on Jun 4, 2025 4:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Jeff Mathis's 1st son

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by FirebatM3 on Jun 4, 2025 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

angels

Angels draft Carl Thomore, OF, New Jersey HS

by John Sickels on Jun 4, 2025 4:17 PM EDT reply actions   1 recs

Back to the scene of the crime

Hoping for a repeat of the Trout pick?

"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner

Keep an eye on my son, Jake "The Jacksonville Rifle" Dunning. From SS to the mound - exclusively toeing the rubber since March 2010.

by Fla-Giant on Jun 4, 2025 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

John

Cesar Ogando (Mets pick at 3.101) plays for Caribbean College which is a JC in Puerto Rico

by mtk52983 on Jun 4, 2025 4:19 PM EDT reply actions  

Athletics

Athletics draft Corey Asche, 3B, Nebraska

by John Sickels on Jun 4, 2025 4:19 PM EDT reply actions  

Sounds like a perfect name for the A’s, don’t know about the player.

"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner

Keep an eye on my son, Jake "The Jacksonville Rifle" Dunning. From SS to the mound - exclusively toeing the rubber since March 2010.

by Fla-Giant on Jun 4, 2025 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

he has a lot of power

not sure about the contact skills. i seen a lot of swing and miss from him here in college.

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by doublestix on Jun 4, 2025 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

yep about time, great pick for A's....they like guys from that region too

Glen Perkins is throwing 97 MPH in 2011 !!! ~Currently on the DL~

Big fan of Juerys Familia and his repitoire

by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jun 4, 2025 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Great pick, was waiting for him to go, thought the Jays would take him this round, they are reported to be interested along with the Yanks

by Brando159 on Jun 4, 2025 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

good pick

check out VEB on facebook...just search groups for Viva El Birdos

by Dttl89 on Jun 4, 2025 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

Misdirection with the Greene question. ISWYD!

"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner

Keep an eye on my son, Jake "The Jacksonville Rifle" Dunning. From SS to the mound - exclusively toeing the rubber since March 2010.

by Fla-Giant on Jun 4, 2025 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

3.107 Rockies draft

Kyle Gaedele, OF, Valparasio

by mkorpal on Jun 4, 2025 4:21 PM EDT reply actions   1 recs

I think people seriously underestimate Gaedele

by Brando159 on Jun 4, 2025 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

Bloodlines

Maddon's Mission
Make you want to kill him, then make you want to love him. Sly.

by Jonah Keri on Jun 19, 2025 10:31 PM EDT

by Doug09 on Jun 4, 2025 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

He's got them

Maddon's Mission
Make you want to kill him, then make you want to love him. Sly.

by Jonah Keri on Jun 19, 2025 10:31 PM EDT

by Doug09 on Jun 4, 2025 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

In reverse

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by Russ on Jun 4, 2025 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hey

More than most have.

by mkorpal on Jun 4, 2025 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

3.108 Blue Jays select

Patrick Connaughton, RHP

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by Jeff Reese on Jun 4, 2025 4:21 PM EDT reply actions   1 recs

The St. Louis Cardinals select

Tyler Greene, 3b, Florida H.S. with the 109th pick

check out VEB on facebook...just search groups for Viva El Birdos

by Dttl89 on Jun 4, 2025 4:22 PM EDT reply actions   2 recs

thanks

I sat on this pick the entire draft. Almost took him above Gagnon.

check out VEB on facebook...just search groups for Viva El Birdos

by Dttl89 on Jun 4, 2025 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Very nice.

Baseball makes the world go 'round, or at least in my world it does.

by Whiteyballer on Jun 4, 2025 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well Well

I guess we got our guy in the 3rd instead of the 2nd! Nice job!

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by JDizzidy on Jun 4, 2025 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

With pick #110, White Sox take. . .

Chris Marlowe - RP, Okla St.

"if it first you don't suceed, maybe you just suck" - Kenny Powers

by casejud on Jun 4, 2025 4:22 PM EDT reply actions   1 recs

Now we’re rolling!

"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner

Keep an eye on my son, Jake "The Jacksonville Rifle" Dunning. From SS to the mound - exclusively toeing the rubber since March 2010.

by Fla-Giant on Jun 4, 2025 4:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Spoke too soon. Wahhh!

"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner

Keep an eye on my son, Jake "The Jacksonville Rifle" Dunning. From SS to the mound - exclusively toeing the rubber since March 2010.

by Fla-Giant on Jun 4, 2025 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sweet

They’ve got quite a logjam at SS.

"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner

Keep an eye on my son, Jake "The Jacksonville Rifle" Dunning. From SS to the mound - exclusively toeing the rubber since March 2010.

by Fla-Giant on Jun 4, 2025 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

3:112 San Diego selects

Jason Coats, OF Texas Christian

by crawdaddy on Jun 4, 2025 4:25 PM EDT reply actions  

3.113 Texas Rangers Select

LHP Jake Cave, Virginia HS

"If the Saints can reach the Superbowl, the Rangers can reach the World Series." - PhilKid
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by FirebatM3 on Jun 4, 2025 4:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Attaboy FB!

Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.

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by Aquaman, Esq. on Jun 4, 2025 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oooooooooo

Glen Perkins is throwing 97 MPH in 2011 !!! ~Currently on the DL~

Big fan of Juerys Familia and his repitoire

by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jun 4, 2025 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

nice. they will need to sign him though.

by crawdaddy on Jun 4, 2025 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

they have

never been shy about handing out money in the mid-late rounds

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The Animated Ballpark in Arlington

by FirebatM3 on Jun 4, 2025 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nice!

"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner

Keep an eye on my son, Jake "The Jacksonville Rifle" Dunning. From SS to the mound - exclusively toeing the rubber since March 2010.

by Fla-Giant on Jun 4, 2025 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Damnit!

Nice Pick

by cookiedabookie on Jun 4, 2025 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

I was wrong,,,

he did fall to you man… good job

JD’s like, "you want some f*&#ing pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, b*#&hes;!"- RCCook

LSB: "Oh s#*t, JD. You crazy!"

by laxtonto on Jun 4, 2025 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Cincinnati Reds select

Tyler Gibson, SS/3B, Stratford HS, Macon, Georgia

by Havok1517 on Jun 4, 2025 4:27 PM EDT reply actions   1 recs

seen as...

a contingency plan in case Todd Fraizer can’t play 3B or Billy Hamilton can’t play SS. Lefty bat will play well in Cincy and I do anticipate Gibson to eventually grow into an impressive 3B in a few years.

by Havok1517 on Jun 4, 2025 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Reds are thin at the IF positions in their minor leagues

so a pick like this somewhere in the draft makes sense

by pack_fan on Jun 4, 2025 5:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

3.115 Atlanta Braves select

Noe Ramirez , RHP, Cal State Fullerton

Glen Perkins is throwing 97 MPH in 2011 !!! ~Currently on the DL~

Big fan of Juerys Familia and his repitoire

by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jun 4, 2025 4:27 PM EDT reply actions   1 recs

thought about McCann, Quinn, and Tilson

Glen Perkins is throwing 97 MPH in 2011 !!! ~Currently on the DL~

Big fan of Juerys Familia and his repitoire

by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jun 4, 2025 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Great pick

I like Noe a lot, especially this late.

by 4dizzle on Jun 4, 2025 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

daaammmmnnn ittttt....

I was lookin at him at the top of the round, hoping he might fall to the end.

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by Kenneth Arthur on Jun 4, 2025 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

that's a really good pick in the 3rd

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by doublestix on Jun 4, 2025 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

yeah , in reality he'll probably be gone by late 2nd or early 3rd

Glen Perkins is throwing 97 MPH in 2011 !!! ~Currently on the DL~

Big fan of Juerys Familia and his repitoire

by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jun 4, 2025 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

3.116 Giants take...

Cory Mazzoni, RHP, No. Carolina State Univ.

"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner

Keep an eye on my son, Jake "The Jacksonville Rifle" Dunning. From SS to the mound - exclusively toeing the rubber since March 2010.

by Fla-Giant on Jun 4, 2025 4:28 PM EDT reply actions   1 recs

I wanted a high-upside HS kid, but couldn’t see the Giants going that way.

"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner

Keep an eye on my son, Jake "The Jacksonville Rifle" Dunning. From SS to the mound - exclusively toeing the rubber since March 2010.

by Fla-Giant on Jun 4, 2025 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

Was also looking at...

Kyle Smith, RHP, Santaluces HS, Lake Worth, FL
Tanner English, CF, St. James HS, Murrels Inlet, So. Carolina
David Goforth, RHP, Ole Miss
Sam Stafford, LHP, Univ. of Texas
Tyler Wilson, RHP, Univ. of Virgina
Deshorn Lake, RHP, Menchville HS, Menchville, VA

"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner

Keep an eye on my son, Jake "The Jacksonville Rifle" Dunning. From SS to the mound - exclusively toeing the rubber since March 2010.

by Fla-Giant on Jun 4, 2025 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

Really really likse Sam Stafford !!

Glen Perkins is throwing 97 MPH in 2011 !!! ~Currently on the DL~

Big fan of Juerys Familia and his repitoire

by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jun 4, 2025 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Twins

twins pick James McCann, C, Arkansas

Because Joe Mauer can’t catch forever

by John Sickels on Jun 4, 2025 4:29 PM EDT reply actions   2 recs

Interesting can't say i don't like this pick

Twins system is thin at catcher too

Glen Perkins is throwing 97 MPH in 2011 !!! ~Currently on the DL~

Big fan of Juerys Familia and his repitoire

by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jun 4, 2025 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

He should advance quicklky in their system. I think he fits in perferctly with their system personality too. Great pick!

"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner

Keep an eye on my son, Jake "The Jacksonville Rifle" Dunning. From SS to the mound - exclusively toeing the rubber since March 2010.

by Fla-Giant on Jun 4, 2025 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

With selection 118, the New York Yankees Select

Rookie Davis, RHP, NC High School

by cookiedabookie on Jun 4, 2025 4:29 PM EDT reply actions   2 recs

He’ll never be more than a rookie in the majors!

"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner

Keep an eye on my son, Jake "The Jacksonville Rifle" Dunning. From SS to the mound - exclusively toeing the rubber since March 2010.

by Fla-Giant on Jun 4, 2025 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

3.119 Tampa Bay Rays select

2B Josh Tobias, Southeast Guilford HS (NC)

…and now I think no one can say that this system is pitcher-heavy. Really wanted a few more arms but I went with the BRPA (Best Reasonable Player Available), just like I think the Rays will do.

by AndrewTorrez on Jun 4, 2025 4:30 PM EDT reply actions   1 recs

rounds 4 and beyond

LHP Cody Kukuk, Free State HS (KS)
LHP Blake Snell, Shorewood HS (WA) — definite Rays pick

by AndrewTorrez on Jun 4, 2025 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

think 306 was gonna take Kukuk for royals in the 4th.

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by doublestix on Jun 4, 2025 5:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Canada is really weak this year

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by Jeff Reese on Jun 4, 2025 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

I like

Robson and Scrammell from Canada.

by Havok1517 on Jun 4, 2025 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

Thanks for putting this together John

And to everyone else, had a great time. Now I need to rejoin society and enjoy the nice day.

by Zeke K on Jun 4, 2025 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

+1

by cookiedabookie on Jun 4, 2025 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

Thanks for doing this John!

It was a gas!!!!

"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner

Keep an eye on my son, Jake "The Jacksonville Rifle" Dunning. From SS to the mound - exclusively toeing the rubber since March 2010.

by Fla-Giant on Jun 4, 2025 4:34 PM EDT reply actions  

3.5 hours

Longer than last year, but the Supplemental Rounds were so big this year that I think we had a better time per pick ratio this year.

"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner

Keep an eye on my son, Jake "The Jacksonville Rifle" Dunning. From SS to the mound - exclusively toeing the rubber since March 2010.

by Fla-Giant on Jun 4, 2025 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Tear tear

No more community mock draft for a year!

In all serious, this was a blast. Thanks so much for organizing it John, and to everyone for participating. Hope I did okay for Astros fans!

by 4dizzle on Jun 4, 2025 4:34 PM EDT reply actions   1 recs

+1 well said

Glen Perkins is throwing 97 MPH in 2011 !!! ~Currently on the DL~

Big fan of Juerys Familia and his repitoire

by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jun 4, 2025 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

Thanks John

this was a blast as always!

by AndrewTorrez on Jun 4, 2025 4:34 PM EDT reply actions   1 recs

discussion

I will post a seperate discussion thread so everyone can decompress, lol

by John Sickels on Jun 4, 2025 4:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Thanks, John

Just as much fun as I remembered :-D

by birdtown on Jun 4, 2025 4:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Thanks John

This was a lot of fun!

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by Russ on Jun 4, 2025 4:36 PM EDT reply actions  

I've always wanted to do this...

and it was everything I hoped it would be. lol

by Havok1517 on Jun 4, 2025 4:36 PM EDT reply actions  

a lot of fun

bit surprised nobody took Burch Smith/RHP/Oklahoma

by mtk52983 on Jun 4, 2025 4:36 PM EDT reply actions  

in a "real" draft

I think you’d see a lot more of these high-floor, relatively low-ceiling college guys go in the 3rd: Smith, Pope, McGough, Colton Murray, etc….

by AndrewTorrez on Jun 4, 2025 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

yup thanks John it was fun.

"Fantasy, reality, science Fiction. Which is which? Who can tell?"

by feslenraster on Jun 4, 2025 6:16 PM EDT reply actions  

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