Draft Day Two Open Thread & Christian Colon Link Roundup
by Freneau on Jun 8, 2010 9:30 AM EDT
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Yesterday was fun, but today is probably the more important day overall.
- Royals pull a surprise in selecting shortstop from Cal State-Fullerton in draft - KansasCity.com
- Time for the Royals to polish their process - KansasCity.com
- Royals Select SS Christian Colon 4th Overall - Royals Authority
- Royals 2010 #1 pick SS Christian Colon SS Cal State Fullerton " Royals Prospects
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CBJ
Colon Blow Jr.
I know nothing about baseball prospects, so I guess I’m fine with the pick. GMDM has done a decent job drafting with the Royals, no reason to not give CBJ a chance.
Don't Fuccop Succop
by chicks_love_chiefs on Jun 8, 2010 9:41 AM EDT reply actions
Think we should go with Super Colon Blow.
Go Royals!
I read on one site that Colon is "heady"
use this as you see fit…
"Things could always be worse." - Buddy Bell
Anyone know if Rob Aviles is related to Mike?
He’s from New York, too, and hasn’t been picked yet. I just kept hearing the name and didn’t know anything about him.
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he has a partial tear in his elbow...
…good flier pick in the 15th… give him 400,000 to sign… see what happens.
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Great pick
Only potential problems I see from the scouting reports are the belief his power is not legit/will not stay (sound?) and a potential he might end up at 2B.
If one of those things happens, it will still be a good pick. If both happen it’s a bad pick. If neither happen it’s an outstanding pick.
Today is more important though. We need to add 3-4 more high-ceiling top 200 type of guys. I’m hoping for A.J. Cole with our 4th pick.
I don't remember a SS drafted
That didn’t have that “if he can stay at SS” tag. Grant Green had it last year. It just comes with being a SS. From what I’ve read (presumably the same material everyone else has read), he has a great chance to stick at SS
by jackie ballgame on Jun 8, 2010 10:11 AM EDT up reply actions
You have to be 5'9" and from latin America to be an effective SS in the bigs...
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Just Four Words
San Pedro De Macoris.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jun 8, 2010 10:20 AM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, Machado had the same thing going
They still say he might “outgrow the position.”
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by MinnesotaRoyal on Jun 8, 2010 10:20 AM EDT up reply actions
140.Hawaii SR 1B Kevin Macdonald
http://baseballdraftreport.com/2010/06/04/2010-mlb-draft-top-250-college-position-player-prospects/
Holy crap I played little league with this guy. They were family friends growing up in Yucca Valley CA. He was a couple years younder than me, but he was such a stud he played with the older kids. I was also his QB in flag football. It would be freaking awesome if the Royals drafted this kid.
Don't Fuccop Succop
by chicks_love_chiefs on Jun 8, 2010 9:51 AM EDT reply actions
by the way
The Royals’ Ghost pictured next to the SS Pods haunts me.
fyi.
"Shot by my own men."
Any chance Allie falls to # 4 in the 2nd round?
Because I think we’d throw him $2.5 – 3 mil
by jackie ballgame on Jun 8, 2010 10:12 AM EDT reply actions
I'm guessing he will be there
The top 3 teams might have a hard time spending big in Round 2 after taking expensive players in the 1st round. That being said, I kind of doubt we take him, Royals seem to prefer pitchers a little more polished.
I don't think so
We took Runion and Sample. They were big projects.
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Right now they do
Just like taking Colon as a pick that will likely be ready for KC sooner than later, they will probably make picks that have a shorter projected time in the minors. How that works out this time, I don’t know, but Crow is going to have to really turn it around for that to have worked out last year.
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by MinnesotaRoyal on Jun 8, 2010 10:37 AM EDT up reply actions
fangraphs
did compare him to Colt Griffin
by swing and a miss on Jun 8, 2010 11:16 AM EDT up reply actions
*Throws up a little*
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by MinnesotaRoyal on Jun 8, 2010 11:17 AM EDT up reply actions
Who is still there that was rumored to the Royals?
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This looks like a classic Royals pick
With Hochevar and Crow…. why not Paxton?
James Paxton | LHP | Independent Baseball League
A native Canadian and a Scott Boras client, Paxton failed to sign with the Blue Jays as the 37th overall pick of the ‘09 draft. The lefty then lost his college eligibility and failed to pitch during what would have been his senior year of college. Paxton did throw a few innings in an independent baseball league prior to the draft in an effort to boost his draft stock. When he’s sharp, he has a mid-to-high-90s fastball, a plus curveball and a raw change-up. (Marc Hulet)
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me neither. lol.
I’m just saying…. classic Royals pick…
….someone last night said that Ranaudo might not sign and go the Crow/Hochevar/Scheppers route… in my mind I immediately thought I know who our first round pick is going to be next year… sigh.
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he would only be costing himself money if he did that with the depth of the draft next year
I mean the guy has a chance to go play for a winner, and he still got drafted in the first round even after he posted a 8.00 ERA in SEC play. He needs to get over himself
Jamie freakin Wright, nuff said.
Maybe he'll pull a Matt Harrington
http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/eticket/story?page=090423/harrington
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by Sweep_the_Leg on Jun 8, 2010 11:01 AM EDT up reply actions
So you're saying we're grabbing James Paxton with our second round pick today?
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I would avoid him like the plague.
He has thrown WAY too many pitches in college
Jamie freakin Wright, nuff said.
Yea I like him a lot
But I forgot about his insane workload. He does have really good stuff though and a big frame, so if anyone could handle it, its him. And its not uncommon for college pitchers to have ridiculous workloads.
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so pick him in the 3rd.
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Ive been following the BTB top 50
I was interested to see how high they put Greinke (above Lince, not surprising to me).
I wont which Royals will be in the top 10?
Just read that KLaw's perception
is that there’s a pre-draft deal in place with Colon. Some scouts are saying we could see Colon by next year, which I find a little crazy, but if there’s a deal in place and he starts at Wilmington, it’s possible that he makes it for a call-up next year. I think it’s all a little crazy and they think he’ll move way faster than he will, but it’s interesting nonetheless.
(From Buster Olney’s Insider article today.)
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KLaw even said
this could finally put an end to the Yuni era.
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by MinnesotaRoyal on Jun 8, 2010 10:51 AM EDT up reply actions
Even if Colon never becomes a solid major leaguer
I would love him just for forcing Yuni out.
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by Sweep_the_Leg on Jun 8, 2010 11:04 AM EDT up reply actions
should never
force things out via your colon
~~~if there is one thing i absolutely know for sure its... ummmm uhhh.... uhhh
nevermind
by who am i? on Jun 8, 2010 11:04 AM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
or they could Connor Gillepsie him
like the Giants did from Wichita State…
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I really do trust our scouts on day two and three though.
We’ll see what we end up with…
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Does anyone know Colon's final stat line from last night?
When I turned it off he had 3 RBI already
Jamie freakin Wright, nuff said.
No.... I played Halo until 2 AM...
meant to watch it this morning.. fell asleep on the couch.
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Here's
the box score from the game.
He went 3-4 with 2 doubles and 3 RBI.
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by MinnesotaRoyal on Jun 8, 2010 11:02 AM EDT up reply actions
I saw him make a play on a slow hopper that looked SMOOTH
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damn baseclogger
~~~if there is one thing i absolutely know for sure its... ummmm uhhh.... uhhh
nevermind
He'll learn.
They’ll force him onto the singles train.
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by MinnesotaRoyal on Jun 8, 2010 11:04 AM EDT up reply actions
Jesse Hahn might slip due to forearm tightness.
We could pick him in the 4th…
That’d give us Paxton, Workman, Hahn in the 2nd 3rd and 4th…
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those are a nice collection of players
I would posture for Eibner as well
Jamie freakin Wright, nuff said.
eibner wants to play the field.
Is he good enough? I’m not sure.
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If he sucks then you can move him to pitcher
maybe a fifth round flier?
Jamie freakin Wright, nuff said.
I doubt he's there in the 5th...
but if he is you have too, right?
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I think teams might get scared off because he wants to be in the field
He is only a junior right?
Jamie freakin Wright, nuff said.
Royals have long-time Phillies scouting director Mike Arbuckle, Dayton Moore,
Dean Taylor, Art Stewart, Donnie Williams, Brian Murphy, Louie Medina, Pat Jones, Mike Toomey, Gene
Watson, Lonnie Goldberg, and Scott Sharp all in the draft room.
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No Anonymous Scout?
We have met the enemy, and he is us.
by Royal Kingdom on Jun 8, 2010 11:37 AM EDT up reply actions
I'm sure he's there.
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There's probably eight or nine
To give random quotes to all the reporters.
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by MinnesotaRoyal on Jun 8, 2010 11:47 AM EDT up reply actions
Petro talking about Colon.
GMDM says he hasn’t been more excited about any player that he’s selected here.
Championship makeup, makes everyone better, impacts his teammates, excited he’s a KC Royal.
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he always is.
But he’s not bad.
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His dad was wearing a KC hat at his game last night, too, right?
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by MinnesotaRoyal on Jun 8, 2010 11:25 AM EDT up reply actions
GM speak
Won’t put limits on him, playing with Fullerton. Mous has been part of championship teams everywhere he’s been… part of what they look for. Players develop at their own natural rate. Selected him iwth the idea he can move with that “group” of players.
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The only thing that worries me about him catching up with them
is his swing. I’ve heard he swings high and isn’t quite dialed in there. Of course, every prospect takes some adjustment, but it’ll be interesting to see if he can adjust quickly and move through the system at the rate they want him to.
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by MinnesotaRoyal on Jun 8, 2010 11:30 AM EDT up reply actions
Hasn't pretty much every HS player taken in the first few rounds been part of nothing but championship teams?
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Alex Trebec: The area directly above home plate between the knees and the shoulders
Mark Teahen: What is Tahiti?
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by Royal Kingdom on Jun 8, 2010 11:33 AM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
Any word on whether the Royals are looking at local Big 12 talent?
Specifically Tepesch and Senne from Mizzou.
Any another high or mid-round talent on KU, KSU?
Tepesch was supposed to be 3rd to 5th round type, maybe later the way it's gone.
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Missouri state has some guy.
LHP maybe?
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Mo State
Always seems to have a pitcher or two drafted. 3 last year (6 total players), 2 in 2008, 3 in 2007. LHP Aaron Meade was drafted last year as a soph. but came back to school, so I’m guessing he’s the guy you’re talking about.
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by CentralChamps20?? on Jun 8, 2010 12:01 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
don't remember.
Just remember reading the baseball america state reports.
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Can someone link the radio coverage? I
can’t find it…
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Is there radio coverage?
MLB or ESPN or someone else?
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by MinnesotaRoyal on Jun 8, 2010 11:51 AM EDT up reply actions
I thought MLB.com
But I can’t find a link.
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bless you my child.
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Beat me to it.
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by MinnesotaRoyal on Jun 8, 2010 11:58 AM EDT up reply actions
I love, love, love Petro
but I generally can’t stand it when people deliberately try to be contrary, which he can be wont to do at times…I can see his point I guess, but in this case I think he’s trying to be difficult…in general, any Boras pick is not a signability pick…part of managing the minor leagues is filling holes, and in this case, the consensus is that there weren’t any clear picks after the first 3.
what Baird was doing on a shoestring budget (and with a lack of competence) is far, far different from what Moore has done with the minor leagues (yes, with a much higher budget, but that’s not the point).
BOOM YOSTED!
by Home Run Tony Cogan on Jun 8, 2010 11:50 AM EDT reply actions
i don't like
the devil’s advocate shtick…tell me what you really think, don’t stick your thumb out, see which way the wind blows, and go the opposite, which is what i feel like he does sometimes.
BOOM YOSTED!
by Home Run Tony Cogan on Jun 8, 2010 11:53 AM EDT up reply actions
and we don't even know what is going to happen in the later rounds its not like the Royals
have neglected high school players either (see Lamb, John, and Myers, Wil)
Jamie freakin Wright, nuff said.
I don't think he's trying to be contrarian
He just has it in his head he will hate any Dayton Moore move from now on.
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honestly that's not it
because as soon as everyone starts bashing moore, he’ll start loving him up. he just likes to be contrarian.
BOOM YOSTED!
by Home Run Tony Cogan on Jun 8, 2010 11:56 AM EDT up reply actions
You've just discovered the secret to having a successful radio show
Kietzman is a master of this
Unless I'm wrong...
My Twitter feed
no
kietzman sucks at this. It’s way too obvious that’s what he’s doing. He has the stupidest opinions of all time and the only way he could be that stupid is if he just decides what’s the most controversial thing he can say and goes with that.
Sounds like Picollo is optimistic about signing Colon fast
They’ll start him at Wilmington as soon as they can. After CSF is out of the CWS by winning or losing, that process will start. Anyone want to throw out a number for signing? $3 million maybe?
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signability!!!111<code>
BOOM YOSTED!
by Home Run Tony Cogan on Jun 8, 2010 11:56 AM EDT up reply actions
I Sensed It
Somehow
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jun 8, 2010 1:14 PM EDT up reply actions
I'll bid $2,900,001 Bob
I mean Drew.
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by MinnesotaRoyal on Jun 8, 2010 11:58 AM EDT up reply actions
that would be alright and it means we would have another $4 million to spend elsewhere
Jamie freakin Wright, nuff said.
Seems low for a Boras client to sign fast
$3.6M plus he gets to decide which end of the Plaza to start the parade.
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by Royal Kingdom on Jun 8, 2010 11:59 AM EDT up reply actions
I'm torn
on this 2nd Round pick:
Upside HS arm: Cole/Allie/Stanek
or
Good College bat: Eibner/Gyorko—and to a lesser extent Gibbs
I don’t really see a HS bat or college arm that I covet in Round 2
You've got your first round bat.
Take 4 first round arms that slid now.
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I can see that.
They like that pitching.
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Cole, Gibbs, or Allie
Would make me very happy.
BTW, I love the BtB series
Good read. I’m still a little sketchy on projections based on WAR, but still good stuff
If Gibbs is there in the 3rd, do we take him?
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I would
But I wouldn’t be upset if there’s a great pitcher available and they pull the trigger there.
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by MinnesotaRoyal on Jun 8, 2010 12:03 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm not as high on Gibbs as others are
I like him, I just don’t like catchers that much and he just looks like a meh catcher. Solid, but meh.
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One of my nerd baseball friends coaches HS in Louisiana
He said he saw Gibbs 8 or 9 games this last year and thinks that he is WAY better Defensively than Yasmani was.
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This is what I hear
He’s a really solid defender with a slightly above average bat. Little power. I could deal with that outlook.
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by MinnesotaRoyal on Jun 8, 2010 12:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Jason Kendall Jr?
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Not enough grit
or enough tats.
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by MinnesotaRoyal on Jun 8, 2010 12:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Lol. MORE grit.
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How about the Cubs taking the kid from S Ark?
That kid was a STUD. Saw him throw once this last year… 95/96.
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He may be good
But it seemed like a huge overdraft. OTOH, the baseball draft is such a crapshoot, might as well get the guy you really want.
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So we give him $2.5?
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If the Nats take Sollis, they have a deal in place
I’m sure that’s what will happen with the first 5 or 6 guys…
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Hilarious.
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by MinnesotaRoyal on Jun 8, 2010 12:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Draft getting ready to start!
Role call. Who is the voice of the Royals?
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Proud of Mayo for being the non-Apple guy in the studio
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Very true.
Lol. He must not have gotten one bought for him?
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Missed the memo.
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by MinnesotaRoyal on Jun 8, 2010 12:10 PM EDT up reply actions
I hope we don't have to call in the rally cat or alpaca for these rounds today
"Things could always be worse." - Buddy Bell
There is never a bad time for the ralpaca
It can be used in all situations at all times.
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by MinnesotaRoyal on Jun 8, 2010 12:10 PM EDT up reply actions
What does a draft rally mean anyways?
Not that I’m opposed to the Rally Alpaca
Sounds like a 180 on the position...
For his first two-plus years Moore was happy to sacrifice SS offense for a good glove (see TPJ) but this guy’s strength is his bat and his ability defensively to play above his tools. Outside the box thinking for this group. It’s amazing how much slack I’m willing to give the front office after 2-plus months of spectacular minor league results. I think Moore’s learning oon the job. And the only criticism that still sticks is his faith in post-“peak” vets which is a flaw he shares with 90% of GMs.
by billexgordler on Jun 8, 2010 12:10 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
He's definetely getting better.
I’m one of those guys that’s always been Pro-GMDM. He’ll do much better. He knows that he has to try to put some competitive guys on the field, so he reaches for vets who fit our bill… taking money and not being very good. But someone has to sign them or you lose 130 games.
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So what's the time limit on the rounds now? Is it 3 minutes?
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Back to the process please
I know GMDM is feeling the heat to produce at the MLB level, but if there’s a repeat of last year’s focus on college players in the early rounds today, he’s gonna produce a big void in the system. We need players for the generation after the next generation, too; I fear for the quality of the rookie league teams if they don’t get more than one or two real prospects this year. If building with higher upside HS talent was the process in 2007, it still needs to be the process now to have a system that is always producing MLB talent.
It's all ball bearings these days!
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I agree with you here.
However, I still think that if we can get a few of these guys there and producing we’ll have time to fill the holes with HS guys.
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2.1 Washington Nationals
Redraft 5101 Sammy Solis LHP USD.
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They take Taillon and then Allie...
Interesting.
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Seems like the new regime in Pitt
The load up on signability guys later idea they had last year
Allie jsut went to Pittsburg.
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Did you see Mayo's reaction to that pick? Lol.
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my media player keeps slowing down
i can’t be a pick behind!
They're a pick behind
They weren’t paying attention.
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by MinnesotaRoyal on Jun 8, 2010 12:15 PM EDT up reply actions
It's show time!
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Swish
I’ll take it.
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by MinnesotaRoyal on Jun 8, 2010 12:16 PM EDT up reply actions
University of Arkansas.
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Good call.
Pitcher? Hitter?
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don't worry about catchers
we got Kendall
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For-ev-er
For-ev-er.
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by MinnesotaRoyal on Jun 8, 2010 12:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Brett Eibner – P
Arkansas, Jr.
* Birthdate: 12/2/1988
* Height: 6’4"
* Weight: 210 lbs.
* Bats: Right
* Throws: Right
* Scout’s report filed: 2/21/10
Scouting Report
Fastball: Eibner reached 94 mph with his fastball and sat comfortably in the 92-93 mph range.
Fastball movement: It has good late sink.
Slider: It should be a solid Major League pitch in the future. He threw it 81-84 mph. The pitch had a little curve action, but when he stays on top of it, there’s some bite and tilt.
Changeup: He only threw a couple of changeups in this outing and they were OK.
Control: He has average command. He threw strikes, but was up in the zone a little bit.
Poise: He has good mound presence and competes very well.
Physical Description: Eibner is a big, strong, athletic (he also plays center field) right-hander.
Medical Update: Eibner had some elbow tenderness last summer and did not pitch in the autumn as a result. Arkansas is bringing him along slowly, but he seemed completely healthy.
Strengths: Potential for good three-pitch mix. Good, clean delivery. Tall and athletic.
Weaknesses: Because he plays the outfield, and likes to do so, his pitching ability is a bit raw.
Summary: Eibner is a two-way player who has some ability as an outfielder, though most agree his future is on the mound. His time spent hitting has no doubt held back his development as a pitcher, but he still shows the potential to have three pitches he can throw for strikes with smooth mechanics. Once he focuses on pitching, there might be more in the tank and his athleticsm certainly helps him on the mound. He’s an intriguing college starting pitching prospect with upside — and if he continues performing like he did at the start of the season, he will rush up Draft boards.
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Weird pick for the Indians.
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They need to stop trying analysis.
They’re obviously unable to keep up anyway.
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by MinnesotaRoyal on Jun 8, 2010 12:17 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
And the fact that all 3 of them
think they need to get in comments between each minute really screws it up.
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Drafted a kid from there last year
did not sign
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by CentralChamps20?? on Jun 8, 2010 12:21 PM EDT up reply actions
wow... just watched the video on Eibner
LOVE the demenar on the mound! K and walks it off studly. LOVE it.
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youth based draft
as opposed to drafting old men
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OPA
Oldest Player Available
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by SagehenMacGyver47 on Jun 8, 2010 12:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Workman just went to BoSox.
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need impact soon..
they see their guys breaking down…
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Gonna be honest, we must get some pitching.
But a few everyday players are a very welcome addition. I suspect Eibner will be an OF.
I would say he will be eventually
But they may try to leverage him into pitching since no one wanted him as a pitcher in the first round.
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by MinnesotaRoyal on Jun 8, 2010 12:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Royals selected him as a pitcher
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by CentralChamps20?? on Jun 8, 2010 12:21 PM EDT up reply actions
The team picks the position when they draft
So it at least indicates the starting point. Example: Myers didn’t play C in HS but was drafted as such last year.
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by CentralChamps20?? on Jun 8, 2010 12:24 PM EDT up reply actions
It is the Royals
so he can wander CF in Idaho Falls while Brian Anderson is pitching.
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by CentralChamps20?? on Jun 8, 2010 12:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Piccollo's comment about RH power and Eibner's selection can't be coincidence, can they?
Plus he prefers to hit.
Our system seems pitching rich
Our position players… well, that could use some work
We could use some more solid RHPs
We have several good LHPs going through now.
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by MinnesotaRoyal on Jun 8, 2010 12:24 PM EDT up reply actions
JERKO
err Gyorko
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Does he project as a starter
Two pitch college guy with a moving fastball sounds like his future is in the pen.
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by CentralChamps20?? on Jun 8, 2010 12:22 PM EDT reply actions
or an outfielder
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He's a three pitch guy, isnt' he?
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I'm already feelling the monotony.
ALL DAY!
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by CentralChamps20?? on Jun 8, 2010 12:26 PM EDT reply actions
yeah, but after round 5 the picks start meaning much less
and after round 10, there’s hardly anyone that you’ll hear about after this year
Doubt it
But stranger things have happened.
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by MinnesotaRoyal on Jun 8, 2010 12:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Or people that know you're spending more for the same tech
"You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes."
by MinnesotaRoyal on Jun 8, 2010 12:28 PM EDT up reply actions
he's also got a full head of hair and two normal ears
but, it’s like, what’s the point?
I felt the same way about Apple
I even always opted for off-brand mp3 players. But then I recently got an iPhone, and now I’m starting to get the Apple thing.
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by CentralChamps20?? on Jun 8, 2010 12:29 PM EDT up reply actions
I get the iPod/iPhone thing
Definitely don’t get the iPad thing. Never have gotten the iMac/laptop thing. I just haven’t figured out why I need one or why it improves on what i’ve had my whole life.
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by MinnesotaRoyal on Jun 8, 2010 12:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Wetumpka HS in Alabama
it’s not even in a town in Alabama!
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strong history of dirtbag players
and they played the wrong video!
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Another drafted SS
Who’s going to “outgrow the position.” What happened to the 90’s point of view that a taller guy who could hit could play SS?
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by CentralChamps20?? on Jun 8, 2010 12:30 PM EDT reply actions
fucking mlb.com
BUY MORE BANDWIDTH
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I'm having no problems...
of course I’m at the school with bandwidth out the wazoooo
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I bet it's your server.
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Yordy to the A's
Good pick for them.
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Cody Buckel
I bet that he ends up throwing 95… working with that LT program the Rangers run… he will be throwing harder than the 91 he was gunned at in that video.
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I'm STILL excited about Eibner!
yeah!
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I can't believe I nailed that
It was a total dart throw. I was thinking he was gonna be the third rounder if he was there
Jamie freakin Wright, nuff said.
Anyone have a video of him hitting?
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by MinnesotaRoyal on Jun 8, 2010 12:38 PM EDT up reply actions
it splits when it starts with him on his MLB profile.
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Why do I have this feeling about two-way players
That they can’t possibly be good enough to be major league caliber at both hitting AND pitching, and are therefore not great at either?
This is a completely irrational feeling, someone tell me Eibner is a stud at one or the other. Or that he’s the second coming of Kordell Stewart or something…
by jackie ballgame on Jun 8, 2010 12:46 PM EDT up reply actions
except for the lady that StL has announcing
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fuck
why does Firefox use so much god damn memory
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Push ALT + CTRL + Delete. Go to process. Right click firefox, kill it, restart it.
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should calm it down if it's crazy.
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If it runs anything over 100K you should reinstall it...
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lather, rinse, repeat as it'll keep doing that
it’s 270K-ish memory wise
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yeah, kill the process.
The Entire process…
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Mine is running around 310 K
But I’ve got 8 windows open and like 3 videos… lol
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One thing that bothers me
Is that everyone is like the Rays have had the best draft so far… well, they’ve had 2 first round picks and a comp pick. They took the guys that fell. If they would have had one pick, would it still have been a “great” draft and the best so far? no way.
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I like the Dietrich pick
No real grounded reason other than he seems to be a quality player with some potential to be a strong contributor.
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It looks like some folks availible for the 3rd Round might include:
Gibbs
Cole
Stanek
Holt
exciting.
Who should we take?
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but a college guy could be good
especially if Cole is going to keep slipping
I approve this list
If Eibner is now a pitching prospect, I see another bat. Gibbs is still what I want.
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by MinnesotaRoyal on Jun 8, 2010 12:44 PM EDT up reply actions
One thing I like with Eibner is he's mentioned as a high ceiling.
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Gibbs and Holt still available?
I’d be thrilled with either one.
We'll either take Gibbs or prep pitcher.
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Orioles won't take Gibbs, will they?
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by MinnesotaRoyal on Jun 8, 2010 12:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Rojas JR just went to pitt.
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Rice seems to be the place to go for players who are somewhat smart and want to get drafted
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Mel Rojas Jr is the son of Mel Rojas?
stunning
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wow!
serious coincidence!
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It's Just Like
Lou Gehrig’s Disease; what were the odds?
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jun 8, 2010 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Orioles take Kline... RHP UCLA
All those guys there… who do we take?
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Kansas City takes 3.4
8871 Antonio Micheal SS George Washington HS NY City
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8871!!!!!
8871!! 8871! I can’t believe we got 8871!
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by SagehenMacGyver47 on Jun 8, 2010 12:50 PM EDT up reply actions
lol.
I just type as they talk . Lol
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no, no
I just think it’s funny they announce the ID number with the pick — seems very giant-industrial-assembly-line. I was going to make this it’s own comment, but then you had the ID in there, so I made it a reply.
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by SagehenMacGyver47 on Jun 8, 2010 12:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Michael Antonio
Shortstop
George Washington HS
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Hmmm.
Any info?
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ranked #231 by Perfect Game
and now you know as much about him as I do.
everyone is googling.
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he makes
expensive shoes
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looking... waiting for my seiler info to load.
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Mike Antonio Position: SS School: George Washington HS State: NY Height: 6’2’’ Weight: 180
Bats: R Throws: R Birth Date: 10/26/91 Seiler Rating: 2C1 Commitment: St. John’s
Mike Antonio is a solidly-built infielder from the Bronx. Just in case you don’t know this already, that’s
where a team called the Yankees play. Oh, and the school that Antonio attends put out some guy named
Manny Ramirez. Getting back to Antonio, he easily rates as the best New York City prospect in this draft
class. At the plate, he is still developing what his style of execution is going to be. At the moment, his
body is more that of a leadoff hitter’s, and he has average to above-average speed, so he could fit in
that mold if he wanted to. However, he still has good projection, and if he adds enough strength, he
could conceivably turn into a hitter with solid power numbers. How he develops physically will dictate
that, but the consensus is that he’s probably more of a number two hitter; one with solid athleticism,
but not enough speed to leadoff and not enough pop to bat in the middle third. Defensively, he has solid
actions and should be an average shortstop if he doesn’t fill out too much and lose range. He has an
average arm, and could move to third base if needed, though second base is probably the better option
for him both offensively and defensively- but he could get too big for that spot, too. He should be
signable in the top seven rounds, and I project him as a third to fifth round prospect and a solid sign.
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by 306008 on Jun 8, 2010 12:50 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
I don't get this at all
I hope the Royals know something we don’t… He’s probably a winner though. We could use some more of that on the team so it’s good they are drafting it.
by sfeldkamp on Jun 8, 2010 12:53 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
He's from the Dominican part of the city...
….so he will stick at ss
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Yeah cause
the draft is an exact science. We have no idea….don’t pretend that you do.
by powder blues on Jun 8, 2010 12:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Boom. Roasted.
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I don't
That’s why I said it made no sense, dickhead.
The classic
Call someone names on the internet. Good one.
I belive the next step is threatening physical violence
(On someone 2000 miles away, also in mom’s basement ;) )
We seem to be going the opposite direction as the past
Picking guys higher than they were projected. Signable? A project HS middle infielder. Looks like Arizona might get a high draft pick this year.
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by CentralChamps20?? on Jun 8, 2010 12:51 PM EDT reply actions
The best prep baseball prospect in New York City will be up early Sunday. He’ll get dressed in front of the Sammy Sosa poster on his bedroom wall, and have a bowl of corn flakes in the family apartment on W. 161st St. Then he will make his way to a pre-draft workout at Citi Field, where he’ll hit and throw and run, and see if he can find a way, finally, to relax, and let his talent shine.
It sounds easy. But it isn’t. Trust Mike Antonio on that. He’s a 6-2, 180-pound senior, the star shortstop of George Washington High School and the latest in a decades-long line of Dominican talent that has come out of Washington Heights, and coach Steve Mandl’s program.
Major-league scouts rave about his foot speed (he’s clocked as fast as 6.6 in the 60-yard dash) and bat speed, and the way he projects as a power hitter; in George Washington’s PSAL playoff rout of Port Richmond last week, Antonio smacked a line drive some 410 feet, over the center-field fence.
His only real weakness at the moment may be that he cares too much, and tries too hard.
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he cares to much and tries to hard
Not bad things…
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sounds like another SS from NY playing for the Royals
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by SagehenMacGyver47 on Jun 8, 2010 12:54 PM EDT up reply actions
if i had one weakness
it’s that i don’t have a weaknees
So what do we think about Mike Antonio?
Reach? Good pick? A St. John’s commit so he is very good…
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I don't mind it
That is a premium position and if he can stick at it I like it. Should be a good help for the lower levels and I like that he will sign.
Jamie freakin Wright, nuff said.
Sounds like a good potential cf if he doesn’t stick at as
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by who am i? on Jun 8, 2010 1:00 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Am I the only one who doesnt hate that last pick?
Fire Everyone
by billybeingbilly on Jun 8, 2010 12:54 PM EDT reply actions
At this point in the draft.
It is difficult for me to have any opinion about any player.
I like adding high school position players in any round
Those are the guys that make your scouting director look good or bad
Jamie freakin Wright, nuff said.
I'm fine with it.
We seem to be making a point to get the high upside HS guy now… we’ll take a HS pitcher in the next round.
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So it appears the strategy is to draft more locks with the top two picks
and then projectable high schoolers in the middle rounds. I am ok with that. It surely takes some amount of pressure off of them.
Jamie freakin Wright, nuff said.
Assume all of these prospects work out . . .
. . . They brought in 2 guys that can be a port of the 2012 Championship run. After that, you have to have guys to start filling in for the 2014 three-peat!
redraft explanation
thanks, that was haaard
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I'm headed home.. sure I'll be back by the time we pick again.
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Ryan Brett
“he is the 9th cousin, thrice removed of major leaguer George Brett”
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Worst possible scenario
How many acres of Grass Creek will we lose b/c of Stanek? He's dead to me now.
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by SagehenMacGyver47 on Jun 8, 2010 1:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Why is it that people freak out about MLB draft picks
If I had to guess there are very few draft eligible players that any of us have ever seen play in person. The guys in the draft room have probably put a little more work into it. I know some of you like to bitch, but please do not tell us you do not like the Royals 3rd round pick based on one little excerpt someone found on the internet.
I dont mind opinions
Just don’t throw GMDM under the bus based on this draft. Petro has done that enough today. The draft is a crap shoot, always has been, always will be.
overland park?
it’s one of the most populous cities in kansas
by 9il on Jun 8, 2010 1:08 PM EDT up reply actions
You said Stanek was from the Kansas suburbs.
Is Overland Park a city or suburb?
uhh...
all suburbs are incorporated as cities in their own right. Suburb just means a smaller city adjacent to a large city that acts as primarily a bedroom community. People live there and commute to the main city.
i live
in the sticks & commute to OP.
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i only dream of eudora!
try peculiar….
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nevermind
that's not it
but try!
~~~if there is one thing i absolutely know for sure its... ummmm uhhh.... uhhh
nevermind
That's my point.
Johnson County (ie, Overland Park and Olathe) are passing KCMO as the primary employers in the KC Metro. They have become much more of a secondary city instead of a Suburb of KCMO.
Don't think so. Colon HBP first AB.
Awaiting the return of Eduardo Villacis
by lochneffmonster on Jun 8, 2010 1:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh. Darn.
Awaiting the return of Eduardo Villacis
by lochneffmonster on Jun 8, 2010 1:06 PM EDT up reply actions
I like that now SS has 3 "prospects" in our system now
counting Navarro as the #3
Jamie freakin Wright, nuff said.
the listing of Joe Leonard just says "Pittsburgh, PA"
he’s not just a dude off the streets
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they really churn out a lot of talent
in the Mountain West Conference…
BOOM YOSTED!
by Home Run Tony Cogan on Jun 8, 2010 1:09 PM EDT up reply actions
ha!
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by SagehenMacGyver47 on Jun 8, 2010 1:15 PM EDT up reply actions
I get school rivalries
but getting left out of a BCS conference is so far above and beyond losing on the field of play that it’s not even funny. It’s like wishing death on someone. Just not cool. If KSU ends up in the Mountain West or any other minor conference that’s just an absolute death sentence for sports for the school and would affect enrollment and academics too.
i agree that it's a serious matter
but when it comes to teasing rivals, pain is funny. And I hope all Big 12 members land on their feet (if this SUPPOSED change actually happens), including KU, KSU, and Mizzou.
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by SagehenMacGyver47 on Jun 8, 2010 1:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Same
Iowa State seems like they’re destined to be left out in the cold, too :(
Mizzou
could come out of this GOLDEN in the Big 10. The Big12 schools right now that aren’t linked with invites to other BCS conferences are KU, KSU, ISU, and Baylor.
Tho it would be only right if Mizzou and Nebraska were left out
As they’re the ones flirting with other conferences to screw up what we have here
time for people to imagine slotting actually doing jackshit with the draft other than making it worse for the small teams
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I honestly don't think it would make a difference
It is Royals myth that they are alone in spending over slot. The Red Sox are kings at it, the Yanks do it, lots of smaller teams do it.
we're still spending top 5 money....
significantly more than most teams
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by billybeingbilly on Jun 8, 2010 1:11 PM EDT up reply actions
partly because the Royals draft in the top 5
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by SagehenMacGyver47 on Jun 8, 2010 1:15 PM EDT up reply actions
yay....another pedroia wannabe
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from an ESPN article on MiAnt
Ironically, it was Antonio’s passion to be great that was his biggest obstacle on his path to stardom. He treated every game like it was a World Series showdown and every at-bat as if his baseball life depended on it.
If he made an error in the field, it would affect the rest of his at-bats. If he struck out in a key spot, he’d probably make an error the next inning. And if he went 0-for-4, he’d go home and cry.
The only people he’d talk to were his parents and Mandl. His mom would reassure him, telling him he was still a great player and that even Alex Rodriguez goes 0-for-4 sometimes. Mandl and Antonio would talk almost every night, with the coach repeating a phrase that has become Antonio’s mantra: Control what you can control.
"He helped me mature a lot," Antonio says. "He’d tell me that if I was planning on playing baseball at the next level, I had to learn to put that stuff aside. The biggest thing in baseball is, there’s always another inning, there’s always another at-bat, there’s always another game."
Antonio finally learned that lesson in the summer heading into his junior year. He had just won a city championship with George Washington and expected the success to continue at summer showcases. But at one point, he found himself in an 0-for-12 slump. Having tried everything else, he decided not to stress about it. The next day, he went 3-for-4 with three doubles and his breakout summer was on.
http://rise.espn.go.com/baseball/articles/2010/04/23-Mike-Antonio-feature.aspx
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by SagehenMacGyver47 on Jun 8, 2010 1:14 PM EDT reply actions
not much, but a video of him hitting a single
(w/RISP, of course)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RccUz9DkGY4
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by SagehenMacGyver47 on Jun 8, 2010 1:18 PM EDT up reply actions
precisely
wants to win
clutch
gritty
toolsy
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by SagehenMacGyver47 on Jun 8, 2010 1:20 PM EDT up reply actions
oh, and he's a Winner
in that he has won
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by SagehenMacGyver47 on Jun 8, 2010 1:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Can he pitch?
We need to replace that loser Greinke in the rotation.
make him an 8th inning guy!
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Redraft 7334!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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by SagehenMacGyver47 on Jun 8, 2010 1:20 PM EDT reply actions
profile from ...
http://royalsprospects.com/?p=1872
Royals Prospects . com
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by SagehenMacGyver47 on Jun 8, 2010 1:22 PM EDT up reply actions
He has the perfect pitchers body and should be a guy that can get to the big leagues quickly.
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by SagehenMacGyver47 on Jun 8, 2010 1:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Chapman was taken in the 42nd round by the Detroit Tigers out of high school. He was a Louisville Slugger 1st team all American going 8-2 with a .89 e.r.a for Westminster academy with 140 k’s in 93 ip. But, he has never been able to escape the injury bug having some issues in high school he entered his freshman season as a potential SP. His first year in Gainesville he showed flashes of future stardom going 2-1 with a 4.23 e.r.a with 27 k’s, 22 bb’s in 38 IP (19 G, 6 GS). However, he missed his entire sophomore season as a medical redshirt after under going Tommy John Surgery. He was used cautiously as a junior appearing in just 11 games with 5 k’s, 6 walks and a 1-0 record with a 2.38 e.r.a.
The 22 year old has been the Gators closer this year and plenty of scouts have stuck around to see his arm in action. He simply throws gas with a 94-95 MPH fastball that has significant break (breaks left to right about 8 inches) He has a change and a curve but his fastball is thrown 98% of the time.He told the Independent Florida Alligator "Until they start hitting my fastball, I don’t think there’s any point in throwing a different pitch," He has the perfect pitchers body and should be a guy that can get to the big leagues quickly. He has a 3-0 record with a microscopic 1.14 e.r.a in one of the best conferences in the land. He also has 40 k’s with 7 walks in 39 ip. Batters are hitting just .169 against him
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not a fan
of drafting relief pitchers high, I’d prefer to let failed starters slot into those positions…
seems like GMDM is all about drafting quick-to-the-bigs guys this year. Not sure how I feel about that…
failed starters
ROCK!
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nevermind
we don't need a catcher
combing the SEC
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this is not a sexy draft
my attention changes to lunch
Mayo said crappy command
Well he didn’t, but thats what he said in a polite way.
I guess they hope he gets here in double quick time.
gary coleman?
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nevermind
it was an accident
she moved the coffee table, he was running in the house & bumped his head
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nevermind
He had 40 K's and 7 BB in 39 innings
Doesn’t seem like terrible command to me
by Mr. Jones on Jun 8, 2010 1:24 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Had TJ in 2008
92-94 mph fastball and a dastardly slider. Some scouts see him as a starter others see a dominant closer. 6th best lhp in draft according to BA.
so, not a terrible pick?
Fire Everyone
by billybeingbilly on Jun 8, 2010 1:25 PM EDT up reply actions
I'll trust the process on that one.
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And I'm drinking a Snapple.
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They Still Make
That stuff?
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jun 8, 2010 1:55 PM EDT up reply actions
All Day!
and yes, I will probably say this about 20 times today
It's all ball bearings these days!
by CentralChamps20?? on Jun 8, 2010 1:58 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
so
what percentage of high schools in the US have a baseball team?
for example, the Bethany, MO player doesn’t have a high school team.. idk if he has been picked yet
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They said he won't get picked because he is one of the toughest signings in the class
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gotta wonder how many small town dudes are getting jobbed because their HS doesn’t have a team
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parents fault.
Move to another small town that has baseball.
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To Hell With
Employment and shit.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jun 8, 2010 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions
My HS didn't have a baseball team
They started one the year after I graduated. It lasted one year before disbanding.
Unless I'm wrong...
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I like how our pen shakes out here pretty soon
Soria RHP RHP
Wood
Coleman – RHP
Hardy – LHP
Sisk – LHP
Champan – LHP
Jamie freakin Wright, nuff said.
what about that other Florida RP we drafted last year?
(FA?)
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2 Draft Overflows in a row
Man, we’re boring folk!
Does Hahn make it to us?
Or Paxton?
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Hahn's fallen a long way
He has to go to the Pirates, right?
his injury isn't serious....
… he could be a steal in round 5.
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Can it be our turn again, soon? All of these other teams are just picking players to facilitate the draft
(Kindof like how Yankee and Red Sox fans feel about our team playing)
that's all dayton is doing too
we literally need no prospects at this point, the system is THAT stacked
I'm watching the Fullerton Minnesota game from last night
Colon is pretty good
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actually, it's live on ESPNU right now...
catch it if you can.
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Jack Z just got Paxton
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