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Draft Day 2 Update: Royals Focus On College Pitching

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  • 54th overall pick: Brett Eibner - RHP Arkansas (though may play OF)
  • 86th overall pick: Michael Antonio - HS SS from New York
  • 119th overall pick: Kevin Chapman - LHP Florida
  • 149th overall pick: Jason Adam - HS P from Greater KC

Star-divide

  • 179th overall pick: Scott Alexander - LHP Sonoma State
  • 209th overall pick: Eric Cantrell - RHP George Washington
  • 239th overall pick: Michael Mariot - RHP Nebraska
  • 269th overall pick: Whitley Merrifield - RF South Carolina
  • 299th overall pick: Timothy Ferguson - CF Ole Miss
  • 329th overall pick: Alex McClure - SS MTSU
  • 359th overall pick: Daniel Hernandez - RHP Miami Dade CC
  • 389th overall pick: Jonathan Gray - RHP from Chandler OK
  • 419th overall pick: Michael Giovenco - RHP North Park University
  • 449th overall pick: Jason Mitchell - RHP UT-Arlington
  • 479th overall pick: Charles Byrne - RHP ETSU
  • 509th overall pick: Ryan Jenkins - C Auburn
  • 539th overall pick: Scott Fletcher - LF Auburn
  • 569th overall pick: Kevin David - C Oklahoma State
  • 599th overall pick: Cameron Conner - CF IU-Southeast
  • 629th overall pick: Michael Liberto - SS Missouri
  • 659th overall pick: Tyler Graham - RHP Nevada-Reno
  • 689th overall pick: Steven Neff - LHP South Carolina
  • 719th overall pick: Brandon Glazer - SS Clear Spring HS
  • 749th overall pick: Merritt Sosnoskie - LF Virginia Tech
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    I don't know any of these kids

    but I am sure that I will have a strong opinion about them in about five minutes

    by Gopherballs on Jun 8, 2010 1:36 PM EDT reply actions  

    hah nice

    Jamie freakin Wright, nuff said.

    by Gantz9 on Jun 8, 2010 1:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

    second.

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    by 306008 on Jun 8, 2010 1:37 PM EDT reply actions  

    If Dayton is reading

    I went undrafted in ’90, and am available to plug any any system gaps after this draft.

    by kcbottom9th on Jun 8, 2010 1:38 PM EDT reply actions  

    Eibner = AnKiel
    The right-hander has a lot to offer, both as a hitter and as a pitcher….
    However, his strikeout rate is outrageously high. He strikes out almost 29 pecent of the time over his three-year college career

    http://www.crawfishboxes.com/2010/6/4/1496491/amateur-draft-profile-brett-eibner

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    by SagehenMacGyver47 on Jun 8, 2010 1:38 PM EDT reply actions  

    but what do they do with a guy who wants to be a hitter

    just drop the ultimatum? let him struggle for a season as a hitter then make him switch?

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    by SagehenMacGyver47 on Jun 8, 2010 1:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

    You could do what the Red Sox did with Casey Kelly

    let him pitch when he hits his pitch count let him hit. Hopefully he’ll get it that he can’t do one..

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

    by kcscoliny on Jun 8, 2010 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

    that would be sweet

    our front office LOVES to think outside the box, so

    I'm sure this will be the likely plan

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    by SagehenMacGyver47 on Jun 8, 2010 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

    Well then

    He was born for CF of this Org

    by kcbottom9th on Jun 8, 2010 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

    also this

    http://projectprospect.com/article/2010/03/10/ranking-the-razorbacks-10-draft-prospects

    While Eibner is an outstanding athlete who plays a fine center field, he didn’t impress me much as the plate. Yes, he does have outstanding bat speed and some raw power, but there’s more to hitting than that. Eibner seemed happy to offer at any pitch in the strike zone. He’d take a hack at the first strike he saw, rarely in a good position to drive the ball.

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    by SagehenMacGyver47 on Jun 8, 2010 1:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

    wow

    it would so suck to have guys like that

    ~~~if there is one thing i absolutely know for sure its... ummmm uhhh.... uhhh

    nevermind

    by who am i? on Jun 8, 2010 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

    also, also

    he is a Winner, in that he has won

    Along with Kyle Drabek (Toronto Blue Jays) and Taylor Grote (New York Yankees), Eibner played a significant role in leading The Woodlands to the 2006 Texas 5A State Championship and a No. 1 overall ranking in USA Today’s Super 25.

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    by SagehenMacGyver47 on Jun 8, 2010 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

    i see

    antonio going to CF….

    (nope, don’t know crap about him other than what’s been read here)

    but take it as the gospel

    ~~~if there is one thing i absolutely know for sure its... ummmm uhhh.... uhhh

    nevermind

    by who am i? on Jun 8, 2010 1:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

    From KLaw chat:

    Matt (Kansas City, MO)

    Christian Colon was a pleasent surprise – there seems to be buzz that he’ll sign fairly quickly, despite being a Boras client. Is that your impression or is he an August 15th sign?

    Klaw (1:34 PM)

    That is my impressin, yes.

    Let's just trust the process.

    by trusttheprocess on Jun 8, 2010 1:43 PM EDT reply actions  

    Boras isn't an idiot

    I’m sure he knows the talent level of Colon and the expectations of next years draft. I doubt if he draws this one out much. Also the Royals have a good relationship with Boras so there could be an understanding of figures already.

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    by kcscoliny on Jun 8, 2010 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

    ot

    I love TubeDubber, I hate my fucking internet. STOP FUCKING PAUSING

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    by BHWick on Jun 8, 2010 1:43 PM EDT reply actions  

    Schaum just tweeted that Eibner is goin to start in CF and

    pitching is his fall back position

    Jamie freakin Wright, nuff said.

    by Gantz9 on Jun 8, 2010 1:45 PM EDT reply actions  

    Hmm...

    In pro ball… Jeff Francour comps?

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    by 306008 on Jun 8, 2010 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

    cool!

    Ankeil can mentor him long distance, like kendall does Myers

    ~~~if there is one thing i absolutely know for sure its... ummmm uhhh.... uhhh

    nevermind

    by who am i? on Jun 8, 2010 1:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

    hopefully his mentoring will be

    “You should be a pitcher”

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    by SagehenMacGyver47 on Jun 8, 2010 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

    I love it

    “Brett, this is Dick. Remember, if you aren’t almost falling down when you swing, you’re a pu$$y”

    by Freneau on Jun 8, 2010 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

    Not surprising

    I thought we’d have to give him the shot or we wouldn’t have drafted him this early because forcing him to P might have created a signability question.

    by WURoyal on Jun 8, 2010 1:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

    I'm actually cool with that

    Take him to instructional league, tell him what the strike zone and see what happens. He can clearly hit if he learns a little patience.

    by kcbottom9th on Jun 8, 2010 1:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

    I want him in Seitzer's hands

    forget patience, i want ground balls

    by Freneau on Jun 8, 2010 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

    awesome

    ~~~if there is one thing i absolutely know for sure its... ummmm uhhh.... uhhh

    nevermind

    by who am i? on Jun 8, 2010 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

    Eibner's a nice potential draw

    For the Naturals as a local Razorback product

    I once had hope...now I have Moore.

    by Dubya on Jun 8, 2010 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

    So I hope we take Hahn now that we don't have any pitchers in the draft.

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    by 306008 on Jun 8, 2010 1:47 PM EDT reply actions  

    other than a LHP closer who throws gas.

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    by 306008 on Jun 8, 2010 1:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

    Sorry

    it was Carlos Spicy Wiener…not Captain. I just f’d up my Family Guy reference for the day :(

    BOOM! ROASTED!

    by GoBabies!! on Jun 8, 2010 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

    Did that pitcher from KS HS go yet?

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    by kcscoliny on Jun 8, 2010 1:49 PM EDT reply actions  

    yes

    99 overall to the mariners…he went to my HS

    BOOM! ROASTED!

    by GoBabies!! on Jun 8, 2010 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

    woo hoo round 5 time

    Jamie freakin Wright, nuff said.

    by Gantz9 on Jun 8, 2010 1:51 PM EDT reply actions  

    Brett Eibner interview from before the 2010 season

    http://www.examiner.com/x-2910-Houston-Astros-Examiner~y2010m1d6-QA-with-Razorbacks-Brett-Eibner

    Q: Why did you turn down signing with the Astros as a fourth-round pick out of high school in favor of attending Arkansas?

    A: I wanted to play pro ball, but the Astros drafted me only as a pitcher and not an outfielder. At the time, I wasn’t ready to commit to being just a pitcher…I wanted to keep developing my hitting and outfield skills. I expected a little better signing bonus, but that wasn’t the main thing.
    I’m glad I chose to go to Arkansas. It’s made me a better ballplayer. I’ve gained more experience, especially playing in front of large crowds, and I’m more mature and humble. When I get drafted next time, I’ll be more prepared to succeed.

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    by SagehenMacGyver47 on Jun 8, 2010 1:51 PM EDT reply actions  

    Okay, we're almost up.

    Who do we take now?

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    by 306008 on Jun 8, 2010 1:51 PM EDT reply actions  

    18 rounds left until

    my first pick summary for Schaum’s site

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    by BHWick on Jun 8, 2010 1:52 PM EDT reply actions  

    Take Hahn or that Wilson kid.

    But if you take Wilson, you have to sign him.

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    by 306008 on Jun 8, 2010 1:53 PM EDT reply actions  

    Wilson is a waste of a pick...If there were signs he would sign

    he would’ve been taken already

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    by kcscoliny on Jun 8, 2010 1:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

    I doubt they'd sign him

    Especially now. Strong commit to Stanford.

    "You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes."

    by MinnesotaRoyal on Jun 8, 2010 1:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

    I'm thinking Esposito

    and Vanderbilt.

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    by 306008 on Jun 8, 2010 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

    I love watching Espo

    And will love watching him next year. Him and Sonny Gray.

    "You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes."

    by MinnesotaRoyal on Jun 8, 2010 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

    Jerry Narren’s son automatically has baseball acumen?

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    by BHWick on Jun 8, 2010 1:54 PM EDT reply actions  

    Here we go....

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    by 306008 on Jun 8, 2010 1:54 PM EDT reply actions  

    345 Adam, Jason RHP Blue Valley NW HS KS

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    by 306008 on Jun 8, 2010 1:55 PM EDT reply actions  

    Kansas player

    Local.

    "You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes."

    by MinnesotaRoyal on Jun 8, 2010 1:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

    Committed to Mizzou, though

    Signability could be an issue.

    "You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes."

    by MinnesotaRoyal on Jun 8, 2010 1:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

    is playing baseball in Missouri that awesome?

    not being sarcastic.. have no idea

    how hot are the baseball groupies there?

    by Freneau on Jun 8, 2010 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

    I think they have a decent program

    Been outside of the Big 12 for years and years, but I think it’s fairly solid.

    "You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes."

    by MinnesotaRoyal on Jun 8, 2010 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

    What's the Big XII

    BOOM! ROASTED!

    by GoBabies!! on Jun 8, 2010 1:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

    The place where Texas gets to prepare for the CWS

    for 2 more years until it’s renamed the Big 4.

    It's all ball bearings these days!

    by CentralChamps20?? on Jun 8, 2010 2:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

    profile and some blurbs re: commitments

    http://simmonsfield.blogspot.com/2009/10/2010-recruit-jason-adam-rhp3b.html

    Right-hander Jason Adam (Blue Valley NW HS, Overland Park, Kan.) showed promise to go with his power 6-4, 225 frame. His fastball reached 90 and 91 and he pitched at 89-91 with a curveball at 74. He jammed Wilson (Harvard-Westlake, North Hollywood, Calif.) in the first inning, though Wilson was strong enough to get the ball to the warning track

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    by SagehenMacGyver47 on Jun 8, 2010 1:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

    Jason Adam

    BVHS

    Jamie freakin Wright, nuff said.

    by Gantz9 on Jun 8, 2010 1:55 PM EDT reply actions  

    Royals pick a kid out of Johnson County

    Two first names

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    by BHWick on Jun 8, 2010 1:55 PM EDT reply actions  

    eleanor roosevelt

    has two first names!

    ~~~if there is one thing i absolutely know for sure its... ummmm uhhh.... uhhh

    nevermind

    by who am i? on Jun 8, 2010 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

    Blue Valley!

    You can’t have HIM Seattle!

    by kcjb on Jun 8, 2010 1:55 PM EDT reply actions  

    GO HUSKIES!

    Not that proud alum of BVNW.

    Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com

    by RoyalsRetro on Jun 8, 2010 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

    I went to BV for one year

    I enjoyed it okay.

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    by RoyalsRetro on Jun 8, 2010 2:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

    well my school

    had pete o’brien, bobby clampett & some chick from a soap opera

    neeener neeener

    ~~~if there is one thing i absolutely know for sure its... ummmm uhhh.... uhhh

    nevermind

    by who am i? on Jun 8, 2010 2:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

    BV

    Had Brian Schottenheimer!

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    by RoyalsRetro on Jun 8, 2010 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

    and GoBabies!!

    BOOM! ROASTED!

    by GoBabies!! on Jun 8, 2010 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

    coincidence?

    or not?

    ~~~if there is one thing i absolutely know for sure its... ummmm uhhh.... uhhh

    nevermind

    by who am i? on Jun 8, 2010 2:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

    Can't remember his name. Dan? Dave?

    He was arrested years later masturbating in a theater.

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    by RoyalsRetro on Jun 8, 2010 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

    From the Miami Real World

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    by RoyalsRetro on Jun 8, 2010 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

    That's illegal? Shit

    by kcbottom9th on Jun 8, 2010 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

    I think that is correct

    Paul Rudd went to SMW

    BOOM! ROASTED!

    by GoBabies!! on Jun 8, 2010 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

    As did Jason Sudeikis

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    by RoyalsRetro on Jun 8, 2010 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

    i handn't heard that

    can you confirm it?

    ~~~if there is one thing i absolutely know for sure its... ummmm uhhh.... uhhh

    nevermind

    by who am i? on Jun 8, 2010 2:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

    yes - he did.

    The Kansas City Royals; Successfully failing since 1986

    by labbadabba on Jun 8, 2010 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

    He's mentioned it on SNL before

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    by RoyalsRetro on Jun 8, 2010 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

    Yes. And lived directly across from me in Shannon Valley subdivision.

    I didn’t go to BVN altho was same year as him. Went to Rockhurst.

    I do think my mom still has pictures of him doing cartwheels in our driveway while the rest of us played baseball.

    by Uscbalto on Jun 8, 2010 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

    Ironically, or not.

    His big brother was a prospect in the White Sox organization. Didn’t catch on but I think he was in low A ball for a year or so.

    by Uscbalto on Jun 8, 2010 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

    Blue Valley NW HS Jason Adam

    Backyard kid something that GMDM has done more than the previous regime

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    by kcscoliny on Jun 8, 2010 1:56 PM EDT reply actions  

    not this early

    that usually goes for 20+

    ~~~if there is one thing i absolutely know for sure its... ummmm uhhh.... uhhh

    nevermind

    by who am i? on Jun 8, 2010 1:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

    uh.. the Royals are less tempting than Mizzou for someone from Kansas?

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    by BHWick on Jun 8, 2010 1:56 PM EDT reply actions  

    Jason Adam
    RHP | Blue Valley High School, Overland, Kan.
    Weight: 225 lbs.
    Height: 6-4


    Summary :

    He’s got a big workhorse build but doesn’t take full advantage of his height with a slot just under ¾. Adam will throw four pitches but none is advanced; he gets a little sink on his 88-92 mph fastball and throws a hard-breaking curve (possibly a spike) that he doesn’t command. He drifts off the rubber before he starts his stride, so it takes him a while to build up some forward momentum towards the plate.

    His arm is loose, but he doesn’t repeat his arm action well and can get under the ball, especially his curve, which may just be the poor body control of a big teenaged pitcher.

    Adam reportedly comes from fortunate circumstances and is expected to insist on a bonus well above slot for where he’s likely to be taken. He’s committed to Missouri.

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    by 306008 on Jun 8, 2010 1:56 PM EDT reply actions  

    Me too

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    by 306008 on Jun 8, 2010 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

    His full name

    Is Jason Mortimer Teasdale Adam III

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    by RoyalsRetro on Jun 8, 2010 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

    he has a full time butler and has never dressed himself

    his butler is also his real father, which he will discover on his butler’s deathbed

    by Freneau on Jun 8, 2010 2:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

    sooo

    he can keep billy busy?

    ~~~if there is one thing i absolutely know for sure its... ummmm uhhh.... uhhh

    nevermind

    by who am i? on Jun 8, 2010 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

    Is that the premise of your novel?

    If so, count me as a reader.

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    by RoyalsRetro on Jun 8, 2010 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

    wasn't that what happened in Arthur?

    or am I imagining that

    a great movie that they are pointlessly remaking

    by Freneau on Jun 8, 2010 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

    Dear Peter Mitchell Hodge Nielsen

    You are not a “III”. Therefore, I am much classier than you.

    Sincerely,
    JMTA III

    It's all ball bearings these days!

    by CentralChamps20?? on Jun 8, 2010 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

    Could be tough

    Rich kid, college commitment.

    Doesn’t sound from that like he is worth throwing $$$$ at

    by kcbottom9th on Jun 8, 2010 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

    I always read

    “Fortunate circumstances” as, parents are rich and he doesn’t need the money.

    Could be unfair of me.

    by kcbottom9th on Jun 8, 2010 1:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

    yes, i mean, they put it in there for a reason

    i just think, when you work through possible scenarios, it doesn’t make much sense to generalize. Unless he’s super duper rich, he’s likely not set for life personally, and may want to take some money. who knows

    by Freneau on Jun 8, 2010 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

    I think we have plenty left in the bank to sign this kid

    the first several guys haven’t cost that much

    Jamie freakin Wright, nuff said.

    by Gantz9 on Jun 8, 2010 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

    FWIW

    The head baseball coach @ BVNW is a part time scout for the Braves (at least he was when I played against him in HS)

    BOOM! ROASTED!

    by GoBabies!! on Jun 8, 2010 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

    Dunaway?

    I played at BVNW and our coach claimed to be a part time scout for the Braves and I never believed him. What tipped me off was he said I had a quicker poptime than Ivan Rodriguez – and yet I couldn’t even crack varstiy.

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    by RoyalsRetro on Jun 8, 2010 1:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

    I was talking abour Masterson

    Dunaway sounds familiar though,,,when were you there? Now that I think about it, I’m not so sure that Masterson is still the coach…

    BOOM! ROASTED!

    by GoBabies!! on Jun 8, 2010 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

    I remember Masterson

    I was there from 97-00. Well, I only played ball in 1997, I was cut junior year and never played for Masterson.

    Dunaway was the freshman coach one summer – I don’t think he actually taught at BVNW.

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    by RoyalsRetro on Jun 8, 2010 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

    I played against you

    Well, sort of, I graduated in ’97…Played college ball w/ Scott Norris that graduated that year from BVNW too…he pitched 7 innings in that crazy, 21 inning 1-0 you guys played against SMW (I think)

    BOOM! ROASTED!

    by GoBabies!! on Jun 8, 2010 2:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

    Ha

    I played a year with Norris on JV. Pretty decent pitcher, goofy guy. Didn’t know he went on to play in college

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    by RoyalsRetro on Jun 8, 2010 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

    Yea,

    I can’t remember if he went on to a 4 yr school or not. He was decent @ JCCC…goofy is a good word to use

    BOOM! ROASTED!

    by GoBabies!! on Jun 8, 2010 2:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

    Mixed feelings...

    Would love to see this kid pitch for Mizzou… but my feelings towards the Royals and all…

    by XBic on Jun 8, 2010 1:58 PM EDT reply actions  

    It would be nice to screw over Mizzou by signing him

    I wouldn’t think GMDM would take him this high if he wasn’t going to sign

    by Mr. Jones on Jun 8, 2010 1:59 PM EDT reply actions  

    As a Mizzou fan, I hope he signs with us

    And that you step on a piece of gum on your way home

    by Boots 58 on Jun 8, 2010 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

    why go to Mizzou now

    they might be in an obscure conference by 2013!

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    by BHWick on Jun 8, 2010 2:00 PM EDT reply actions  

    Make their own conference.

    "You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes."

    by MinnesotaRoyal on Jun 8, 2010 2:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

    the layout for this is so nerdy

    three dudes in front of laptops getting all their info through the earpiece

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    by BHWick on Jun 8, 2010 2:03 PM EDT reply actions  

    Dickie Thon Jr!

    Mike Torrez Jr better watch out

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    by BHWick on Jun 8, 2010 2:04 PM EDT reply actions  

    BLOODLINES!

    Why are we not getting in on this?

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    by RoyalsRetro on Jun 8, 2010 2:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

    ouch

    another name i remember from A league (sr, not jr)

    ~~~if there is one thing i absolutely know for sure its... ummmm uhhh.... uhhh

    nevermind

    by who am i? on Jun 8, 2010 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

    I miss Harold Reynolds

    Telling me how much these guys want to play baseball.

    by kcbottom9th on Jun 8, 2010 2:05 PM EDT reply actions  

    So they are baseball players?

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    by RoyalsRetro on Jun 8, 2010 2:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

    "this dude kind of acts like he wants to play volleyball"

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    by BHWick on Jun 8, 2010 2:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

    badminton

    all the cool kids do it

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    nevermind

    by who am i? on Jun 8, 2010 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

    you're from Hungary aren't you...

    The Kansas City Royals; Successfully failing since 1986

    by labbadabba on Jun 8, 2010 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

    so close to being called

    the Mad Mungarian

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    by BHWick on Jun 8, 2010 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

    "You hear us, Bryce?"

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    by BHWick on Jun 8, 2010 2:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

    we should pick Dustin Colquitt

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    by BHWick on Jun 8, 2010 2:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

    “We believe the next guy is a redraft, but we don’t care enough to research this”

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    by BHWick on Jun 8, 2010 2:10 PM EDT reply actions  

    "This guy here is dead."

    “Cross him off then.”

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    by RoyalsRetro on Jun 8, 2010 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

    this isn't the CFL draft

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    by BHWick on Jun 8, 2010 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

    "We'd like him listed as a pinch runner"

    not a good thing to hear about yourself in the draft

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    by BHWick on Jun 8, 2010 2:14 PM EDT reply actions  

    who cares?

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    by SagehenMacGyver47 on Jun 8, 2010 2:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

    matt stairs jr

    does thats who

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    nevermind

    by who am i? on Jun 8, 2010 2:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

    As is Puerto Rico

    It's all ball bearings these days!

    by CentralChamps20?? on Jun 8, 2010 2:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

    Mitch Hodge

    was a Canadian pick.

    And if you don’t know who that is, you are not a Royals draft day fanatic.

    It's all ball bearings these days!

    by CentralChamps20?? on Jun 8, 2010 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

    Itd be a good time to take an injury guy

    like hanh or aviles

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    by 306008 on Jun 8, 2010 2:15 PM EDT reply actions  

    KLaw just tweeted this about Jason Adam

    “@jazayerli Adam isn’t just a local guy though – I had him #78 overall. Heard he’ll sign for $1 million.”

    "You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes."

    by MinnesotaRoyal on Jun 8, 2010 2:18 PM EDT reply actions  

    book it

    Jamie freakin Wright, nuff said.

    by Gantz9 on Jun 8, 2010 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

    3 picks left in the round.

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    by 306008 on Jun 8, 2010 2:23 PM EDT reply actions  

    The Phillies' Frazier

    is the kind of pick the Royals were making 2 years ago—go after a high-upside tough sign and give him a ton of money to sign.

    So far, this draft lacks a lot of imagination.

    It's all ball bearings these days!

    by CentralChamps20?? on Jun 8, 2010 2:24 PM EDT reply actions  

    By the Royals

    A lot of teams seem to be following the Melville/Dwyer routes this year, and the Royals, who should be following that route, are generally not (although Adam might be that kid).

    It's all ball bearings these days!

    by CentralChamps20?? on Jun 8, 2010 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

    I think this is a weaker draft and the Royals are being conservative

    I can’t really blame them the Colon and Chapman picks are nice picks that could help sooner than later even if their upside is limited while Antonio and Adam have some upside. The key could be getting Eibner out of the batters box and on the mound fulltime.

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    by kcscoliny on Jun 8, 2010 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

    Maybe we'll be big in the international market

    It seems that a lot of money will be there.

    It's all ball bearings these days!

    by CentralChamps20?? on Jun 8, 2010 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

    I've heard that market is weak too

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    by kcscoliny on Jun 8, 2010 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

    Glass has earned the leverage

    with me to go cheap in a weak talent draft this year…he has spent about $20-$25m in the draft over the last 3 drafts…he’s proven he is willing to spend if the talent is there

    BOOM! ROASTED!

    by GoBabies!! on Jun 8, 2010 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

    Reading Piccolo's comments

    About this being a need-based draft (my term, not his), I kind of expected it. It feels like Colon may be a solid middle infielder, but there have been no future stars selected because they wanted solid guys who might fast track to fill a role.

    It's all ball bearings these days!

    by CentralChamps20?? on Jun 8, 2010 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

    "Need-based" was his term

    Mine was going to be “win now” but I changed it.

    It's all ball bearings these days!

    by CentralChamps20?? on Jun 8, 2010 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

    Okay... who do we take now?

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    by 306008 on Jun 8, 2010 2:27 PM EDT reply actions  

    No clue

    "You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes."

    by MinnesotaRoyal on Jun 8, 2010 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

    It's all reaction now

    We learn about the guys after their picked, not before.

    It's all ball bearings these days!

    by CentralChamps20?? on Jun 8, 2010 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

    Five minute break

    So an interminable 9 minutes before the next Royals’ pick.

    It's all ball bearings these days!

    by CentralChamps20?? on Jun 8, 2010 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

    Intermission

    Lets talk about the Red Sox.

    Yay!

    by kcbottom9th on Jun 8, 2010 2:28 PM EDT reply actions  

    Is

    Trey Griffin OF- MLK Jr (GA) still available?

    by 102win on Jun 8, 2010 2:32 PM EDT reply actions  

    i would be a

    great signability pick!

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    nevermind

    by who am i? on Jun 8, 2010 2:32 PM EDT reply actions  

    Back on!

    So, Hahn and Aviles are there… is that Gibbs kid still there?

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    by 306008 on Jun 8, 2010 2:36 PM EDT reply actions  

    the C?

    no

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    by SagehenMacGyver47 on Jun 8, 2010 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

    Long gone.

    "You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes."

    by MinnesotaRoyal on Jun 8, 2010 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

    Redraft 4009 Alexander, Scott. LHP Sonoma St U

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    by 306008 on Jun 8, 2010 2:37 PM EDT reply actions  

    Scott Alexander, LHP, Sonoma State

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    by BHWick on Jun 8, 2010 2:37 PM EDT reply actions  

    Seiler on ScotAl

    http://www.mlbbonusbaby.com/2010/5/9/1464253/more-seiler-ratings#storyjump

    Scott Alexander, LHP, Sonoma State, 2C2: Former Pepperdine pitcher, transferred to Sonoma after losing his starting spot due to injuries last summer. Good natural stuff, minus command and command potential. Above-average fastball (90-92, touches 94), solid-average curveball, average changeup.

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    by SagehenMacGyver47 on Jun 8, 2010 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

    "minus command potential" doesn't sound so hot

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    by SagehenMacGyver47 on Jun 8, 2010 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

    Alexander Scott

    And…Google.

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    by MinnesotaRoyal on Jun 8, 2010 2:37 PM EDT reply actions  

    Last name gets read first

    Scott Alexander, not Alexander Scott

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    by CentralChamps20?? on Jun 8, 2010 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

    I'm just writing what I hear

    But yes, I know.

    "You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes."

    by MinnesotaRoyal on Jun 8, 2010 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

    sign of character

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    by BHWick on Jun 8, 2010 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

    Organizational shift

    We’re moving from name alliteration over to guys w/ 2 first names

    by XBic on Jun 8, 2010 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

    Confusion in the clubhouse reigns!

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    by SagehenMacGyver47 on Jun 8, 2010 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

    to make up for the trend

    of yuppies giving their kids 2 last names.

    ~~~if there is one thing i absolutely know for sure its... ummmm uhhh.... uhhh

    nevermind

    by who am i? on Jun 8, 2010 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

    John Barbado

    everybody boogie

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    by BHWick on Jun 8, 2010 2:39 PM EDT reply actions  

    Jayhawk to Oakland

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    by BHWick on Jun 8, 2010 2:39 PM EDT reply actions  

    Some teams

    Have really crappy phone lines

    by kcbottom9th on Jun 8, 2010 2:40 PM EDT reply actions  

    Houston?

    "You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes."

    by MinnesotaRoyal on Jun 8, 2010 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

    and White Sox

    "You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes."

    by MinnesotaRoyal on Jun 8, 2010 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

    I can't tell

    I head to switch to some old headphones because the ones I was using only played audio out of the left earphone

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    by BHWick on Jun 8, 2010 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

    Andrew Sisco!

    oh wait

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    by BHWick on Jun 8, 2010 2:41 PM EDT reply actions  

    Alexander

    was All-CCAA (whatever conference that is) Honorable Mention, which suggests he was at most the third best pitcher in that illustrious conference.

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    by CentralChamps20?? on Jun 8, 2010 2:41 PM EDT reply actions  

    but
    this spring he was named the No. 4 NCAA Division II prospect in the nation by PGCrosschecker.com

    which means something

    by AtTheWall on Jun 8, 2010 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

    He did post a 9+ K/9 this year

    I was just about to add the 4th best Div II prospect thing too.

    It's all ball bearings these days!

    by CentralChamps20?? on Jun 8, 2010 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

    DeJesus!

    "You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes."

    by MinnesotaRoyal on Jun 8, 2010 2:42 PM EDT reply actions  

    There goes Hahn.

    "You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes."

    by MinnesotaRoyal on Jun 8, 2010 2:42 PM EDT reply actions  

    I think it would be really fun to be a part of the war room decisions

    It could be really interesting after the first day.

    "You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes."

    by MinnesotaRoyal on Jun 8, 2010 2:44 PM EDT reply actions  

    random

    first name generator

    ~~~if there is one thing i absolutely know for sure its... ummmm uhhh.... uhhh

    nevermind

    by who am i? on Jun 8, 2010 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

    I think

    They just have a list divided by position. Decide what position they need to stock up on, and take the top guy left from that.

    by kcbottom9th on Jun 8, 2010 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

    Yeah, pretty basic

    But being involved with ranking them and the general drafting process in the room would be cool.

    "You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes."

    by MinnesotaRoyal on Jun 8, 2010 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

    plus you can get your relatives jobs during the nepotism rounds

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    by BHWick on Jun 8, 2010 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

    Mizzou player to Texas

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    by BHWick on Jun 8, 2010 2:44 PM EDT reply actions  

    Missouri State player to SF

    there’s a run on Missouri players!

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    by BHWick on Jun 8, 2010 2:45 PM EDT reply actions  

    There's that Bears LH

    Kickham, not Meade

    It's all ball bearings these days!

    by CentralChamps20?? on Jun 8, 2010 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

    Kickham is SEMO, not missouri state.

    Aaron Meade is a missouri state lefty that should be due to be picked soon.

    Let's just trust the process.

    by trusttheprocess on Jun 8, 2010 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

    Can't trust the MLB Draft Tracker

    “there’s too many words in this college’s name, just call it Missouri State”

    It's all ball bearings these days!

    by CentralChamps20?? on Jun 8, 2010 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

    GAUNTLETT

    awesome name

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    by BHWick on Jun 8, 2010 2:46 PM EDT reply actions  

    Tyler Holt still out there

    That would be a decent grab for KC.

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    by MinnesotaRoyal on Jun 8, 2010 2:46 PM EDT reply actions  

    I want another Aviles!

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    by 306008 on Jun 8, 2010 2:47 PM EDT reply actions  

    957 Cantrell, Eric. RHP George Washington Univeristy.

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    by 306008 on Jun 8, 2010 2:48 PM EDT reply actions  

    from Perfect Game

    http://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=4829

    GW righthander Eric Cantrell has a below-average fastball (86-89, touches 92) that belies his 6-foot-4, 230-pound frame, but commands four pitches. His changeup is considered his best pitch. Cantrell had success last summer pitching for league champion Bourne in the Cape Cod League, then followed up with a solid junior year as GW’s Friday starter, walking just 27 while striking out 114 in 101 innings.

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    by SagehenMacGyver47 on Jun 8, 2010 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

    good control, but when

    “changeup is considered his best pitch”, that’s not really a compliment (unless you’re a Braves pitcher named Greg, I guess)

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    by SagehenMacGyver47 on Jun 8, 2010 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

    Over 4 K:BB ratio

    Not bad. Don’t know what the competition was like, though.

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    by MinnesotaRoyal on Jun 8, 2010 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

    Well, Big East Baseball, right?

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    by 306008 on Jun 8, 2010 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

    Eric Cantrell?

    Is that right?

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    by MinnesotaRoyal on Jun 8, 2010 2:48 PM EDT reply actions  

    GWU is a hated rival of George Mason

    DM is hitting up the beltway

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    by BHWick on Jun 8, 2010 2:49 PM EDT reply actions  

    Cleveland took Robbie Aviles...

    sigh.

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    by 306008 on Jun 8, 2010 2:49 PM EDT reply actions  

    Signing demands?

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    by MinnesotaRoyal on Jun 8, 2010 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

    Yup, you're right

    Don’t know. Scouts must not like him or someone already has a deal in place.

    "You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes."

    by MinnesotaRoyal on Jun 8, 2010 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

    From the GW site
    2010 Season: Named to the All-Atlantic 10 First Team after making 14 appearances, all starts … Threw a team-high 100.2 innings and struck out 114 batters, which was a new single-season GW record … Finished with a 3.67 ERA and an 8-4 record on the season and allowed 102 hits and 41 earned runs … Finished with three complete games on the season … Had 10 starts in which he went seven innings or more.

    2009 Season: Appeared in 11 games, including 10 starts … Finished with a 4.46 ERA … Threw 72.2 innings and struck out 60, while walking 26 … Finished with a 5-2 record on the season and allowed just 68 hits and 36 earned runs … Had eight starts of 7.0 innings and struck out five or more batters in all but three appearances … Threw a 7.0 inning shutout against Fairleigh Dickinson (3/7), allowing just two hits while striking out five … Threw 8.0 innings against La Salle (4/17), striking out season-high eight and allowing two earned runs … Had six starts in which he allowed three runs or less.

    2008 Season: Named to the A-10 All-Rookie Team after making 11 appearances, all starts…Also Named A-10 Co-Rookie of the Week (5/12)…Led the team with a 4.02 ERA and finished with a 5-4 overall record…Threw 71.2 innings, striking out 66 and allowing 67 hits…Had five starts of 8.0 innings pitched and allowed four earned runs or less in all of them…Threw 7.0 innings at Lehigh (3/16) and struck out eight, allowed four hits and no earned runs…Allowed just three home runs all season…Struck out five or more batters in eight starts…Threw five or more innings in 10 of 11 appearances.

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    by CentralChamps20?? on Jun 8, 2010 2:49 PM EDT reply actions  

    well, strikeouts are good

    we’ll see if he can keep those number w/o a good fastball (or if he can add some velocity, but it’s a little late age-wise for that)

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    by SagehenMacGyver47 on Jun 8, 2010 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

    via the Twitter

    Eric Cantrell, RHP, 114 Ks/27 BB in 100 2/3 IP over 14 starts. 3.67 ERA. 9 WP, 13 HBP. Finance major

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    by BHWick on Jun 8, 2010 2:52 PM EDT reply actions  

    Finance Major

    Drafted into the front office.

    by kcbottom9th on Jun 8, 2010 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

    he knows the value of $1000 bonuses

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    by BHWick on Jun 8, 2010 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

    114 Ks

    That’s a school record, don’tcha know?

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    by CentralChamps20?? on Jun 8, 2010 2:53 PM EDT reply actions  

    Corey Jones

    Was the MVP of CSF’s regional round. Solid player.

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    by MinnesotaRoyal on Jun 8, 2010 2:54 PM EDT reply actions  

    The Giants'

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    by CentralChamps20?? on Jun 8, 2010 2:55 PM EDT reply actions  

    Never mind

    It got said while I was busy messing up the Interwebz

    It's all ball bearings these days!

    by CentralChamps20?? on Jun 8, 2010 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

    Boonvillain goes to SF

    San Francisco put all their scouts in Missouri

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    by BHWick on Jun 8, 2010 2:55 PM EDT reply actions  

    indeed

    Jones had gone to the Las Vegas Area Code Games last summer……so they kind of met in the middle at times I guess.

    by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jun 8, 2010 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

    nah

    the Giants housed their scouts in the Lake of the Ozarks

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    by BHWick on Jun 8, 2010 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

    Giants pick a lot of kids from Missouri... you know?

    The area guys must be trusted here…

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    by 306008 on Jun 8, 2010 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

    or their Missouri scouts are obnoxious

    so they satisfy them and get them out of the room early

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    by BHWick on Jun 8, 2010 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

    Organizational filler rounds underway

    Pittsburgh dizzy with excitement

    It's all ball bearings these days!

    by CentralChamps20?? on Jun 8, 2010 2:58 PM EDT reply actions  

    Why?

    I’m not saying you shouldn’t be, but why are you?

    The immoderate moderator

    by Scott McKinney on Jun 8, 2010 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

    to me, he's the upside pick

    a really good pitcher that didn’t get selected in the first round b/c he wants to be a hitter. and if he can’t be talked out of that, at least he has power as a tool, which can’t be said for most prospects.

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    by SagehenMacGyver47 on Jun 8, 2010 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

    although i'd probably stop before i got to "excited"

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    by SagehenMacGyver47 on Jun 8, 2010 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

    well, for one he was projected as a potential mid-first rounder

    and two, I like his power potential — could be a great talent in CF. Royals will probably develop his a pitcher, though… but that might not be a bad idea.

    This has a lot of good info on the kid:
    http://www.crawfishboxes.com/2010/6/4/1496491/amateur-draft-profile-brett-eibner

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    by marbotty on Jun 8, 2010 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

    Hold on Pittsburgh!

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    by BHWick on Jun 8, 2010 2:58 PM EDT reply actions  

    HUSKER DU

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    by BHWick on Jun 8, 2010 3:00 PM EDT reply actions  

    Michael Mariot

    NUB

    Jamie freakin Wright, nuff said.

    by Gantz9 on Jun 8, 2010 3:00 PM EDT reply actions  

    This one's long
    2010 First-Team Academic All-Big 12
    2009 Second-Team Academic All-Big 12
    No. 9 Draft Prospect from M.I.N.K. League (Baseball America)
    Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (Spring 2008; Fall 2008; Spring 2009; Fall 2009)
    2010: Right-hander who was a staple of NU’s weekend rotation, going 6-6 with a 4.70 ERA over a team-high 95.2 innings • Tied or set season bests in strikeouts four times in 2010 and had 45 strikeouts over his last 35.1 innings of work • Ranks 10th in the Big 12 in innings, as he has pitched into the seventh in each of his last 11 starts while averaging 6.83 innings per appearance this season, a total which is second among Big 12 pitchers • Turned in a team-high seven quality starts this season, including three against ranked foes • Ranked third in the Big 12 in innings pitched in league games at 62.2 and fifth in strikeouts (55), while pitching into the eighth in six of his nine conference starts • Closed out the year with a strong performance against Texas Tech on May 21, striking out nine and allowing two earned runs on six hits over seven-plus innings for the victory • Threw well in a 2-0 loss at Missouri on May 14, fanning eight and allowing two runs on six hits while pitching into the eighth • Held a Southeast Missouri State team that was hitting .358 to five hits over eight innings while striking out a career-high 12 hitters – the most by a Husker since Feb. 28, 2009 – in a 6-2 win on May 7 • Fanned a then-career high nine batters against Texas A&M on April 30, but allowed four earned runs on seven hits over seven innings of work • Earned a no-decision at Baylor on April 23, as he matched his season high with seven strikeouts over 6.1 innings, allowing five runs in a game NU eventually lost 7-6 • Earned his second straight win against Kansas on April 16, pitching into the ninth and fanning four, as he retired 18 of 19 hitters between the second and eighth innings • Collected a win at No. 20 Kansas State on April 9, allowing two runs over seven innings, while fanning a season-high seven Wildcats in NU’s 5-3 victory • Gave the Huskers a chance to win against No. 12 Oklahoma on March 27, allowing three runs on six hits while fanning five over 6.1 innings in a 4-1 setback • Gutted out a win at No. 2 Texas on March 20, allowing three runs on eight hits, while fanning five in a 5-3 victory over the Longhorns • Turned in the best effort of his career, tossing a one-hit shutout against Houston Baptist on March 13, as he struck out four and allowed only one runner to advance past first base • Went six innings at No. 14 UCLA in the doubleheader nightcap on March 5, allowing five runs on eight hits in a 5-3 loss to the Bruins • Held No. 9 Rice to three runs over five innings, while fanning five in a no-decision on Feb. 27 • Took the loss in his first start, allowing five runs over 5.0 innings at Fresno State on Feb. 20, but settled down after a four-run second inning against the Bulldogs

    2009: From start to finish, Mariot found himself in big situations during his sophomore campaign, going 2-2 with a 7.06 ERA in 19 appearances • Worked as both a starter and reliever, fanning 36 over 51.0 innings • Made eight starts on the year, including the season opener, after working exclusively out of the bullpen as a freshman • Finished the season in the bullpen, where he posted a 5.21 ERA in 11 appearances, including eight outings of at least one inning • Closed out the year in fine fashion, not allowing a run in his final two relief appearances, including two innings of one-hit relief against Cal State Bakersfield on May 9 and against Missouri on May 3 • Had a no-decision in a start against New Mexico on April 29, allowing three runs on five hits in a game Nebraska won 9-5 • Earned the victory in NU’s 12-inning win against Creighton at Rosenblatt Stadium, going the final 2.2 innings to preserve a 4-3 win • Pitched twice in the series at No. 23 Texas A&M, tossing 2.2 innings of two-hit relief in the opener on April 17 • Started against Iowa on April 14, taking a shutout into the fourth and fanning three before allowing three runs in NU’s 8-5 victory • Had his best relief effort of the year, tossing 2.2 innings of one-hit relief with three strikeouts against No. 9 Texas on April 10 • Allowed two runs on three hits over 3.1 innings of relief against Kansas State on April 3 • Tossed two shutout innings in a relief appearance at Wichita State on March 31 • Made his first relief appearance of the year against No. 11 Oklahoma on March 29, fanning three over 1.1 innings of work and allowing two runs on three hits • Went 2.1 innings in a pre-determined start against Northern Colorado on March 25, allowing three runs on three hits, while striking out a trio of Bears • Took the loss against No. 11 Oklahoma State on March 22, allowing four runs on eight hits over three innings in NU’s 6-3 setback • Suffered his first loss at Texas Tech on March 15, allowing five runs on six hits in 3.2 innings of work • Turned in an outstanding effort against Cal State Northridge on March 8, allowing one run on five hits over a career-high seven innings of work in an 8-2 Husker win • Was solid in his first career start, setting personal bests in innings (5.2) and strikeouts (8) against UL-Lafayette on Feb. 20 • Scattered seven hits, but was not involved in the decision, as Nebraska won in 15 innings • Pitched for the Beatrice Bruins and Bob Steinkamp in 2009, going 3-3 with a 3.13 ERA, as he led the Bruins in innings (46) and strikeouts (43) • Rated by Baseball America as the No. 9 prospect in the league • Pitched for the Chillicothe Mudcats at the 2009 National Baseball Congress World Series in Wichita.

    2008: Mariot was one of three true freshman pitchers who helped the Huskers to 41 wins and an NCAA Regional appearance • Compiled a 2-0 record with a 6.75 ERA in eight appearances – all in relief • Served as one of NU’s long relievers, as he went at least two innings in three of his eight outings • Did not pitch in the NCAA Regional or the Big 12 Tournament • Went 0-0 with a 3.86 ERA in two conference outings, highlighted by an inning of perfect relief at No. 12 Oklahoma State on April 12 • Pitched the ninth inning against Western Illinois on April 30, allowing one run on two hits • Allowed one run on two hits over 1.1 innings at Baylor on April 27 • Earned the victory against Creighton at Rosenblatt Stadium on April 23, firing three innings of relief as he allowed a pair of runs on three hits • Pitched well against Northern Colorado on March 25, throwing a shutout inning of relief with one strikeout • Earned the win with an inning of relief against South Dakota State on March 11, a game NU won 7-3 • Fired two shutout innings against Nebraska-Kearney on March 4 • Made his Husker debut at Stanford on Feb. 22, allowing five runs on four hits over 3.0 innings of work • Spent the summer pitching for Clovis in the California League and for the Beatrice Bruins during the National Baseball Congress World Series • Went 1-1 with a 1.29 ERA in two starts, helping the Bruins to a third-place showing.

    It's all ball bearings these days!

    by CentralChamps20?? on Jun 8, 2010 3:01 PM EDT reply actions  

    they like to cover everything on the Husker site, eh?

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    by BHWick on Jun 8, 2010 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

    My favorite
    Went 2.1 innings in a pre-determined start against Northern Colorado on March 25, allowing three runs on three hits, while striking out a trio of Bears

    Really not that newsworthy, was it?

    It's all ball bearings these days!

    by CentralChamps20?? on Jun 8, 2010 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

    from Perfect Game
    GROUP TWO (Projected HIGH-Round Draft / Rounds 4-10)
    1. MICHAEL MARIOT, rhp, University of Nebraska (Jr.)
    Durable competitor, fringy-plus FB (90-93 mph/T-95), good command, off-speed pitches still very hittable

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    by SagehenMacGyver47 on Jun 8, 2010 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

    Wait, there's a Nebraska City in Nebraska?

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    by BHWick on Jun 8, 2010 3:02 PM EDT reply actions  

    checked Wikipedia

    the Nebraska City slogan should be “Waiting for people to realize we’re better than Omaha”

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    by BHWick on Jun 8, 2010 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

    2 time state player of the year, has some video game numbers

    by NU Blackshirts on Jun 8, 2010 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

    thought we'd be doing this tomorrow

    along with the picks of NCAA quarterbacks who haven’t played baseball since high school

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    by BHWick on Jun 8, 2010 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

    Ok

    The immoderate moderator

    by Scott McKinney on Jun 8, 2010 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

    not much to write home about

    Seems like they’re trying to augment their current “2012” wave with guys close to MLB-ready, but that also could be explained away by the draft not having a ton of talent.

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    by SagehenMacGyver47 on Jun 8, 2010 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

    STL needs to turn down the death metal in their war room so that they answer the conference call faster

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    by BHWick on Jun 8, 2010 3:08 PM EDT reply actions  

    AnKiel has apparently K'ed three times in Omaha already today.

    "You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes."

    by MinnesotaRoyal on Jun 8, 2010 3:10 PM EDT reply actions  

    What Is He

    Sitting at the bar in a bowling alley?

    I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.

    by philofthenorth on Jun 8, 2010 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

    He's getting ready

    To K a lot at the MLB level. That takes practice, too.

    It's all ball bearings these days!

    by CentralChamps20?? on Jun 8, 2010 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

    sooooo

    he’s picked up right where he left off

    ~~~if there is one thing i absolutely know for sure its... ummmm uhhh.... uhhh

    nevermind

    by who am i? on Jun 8, 2010 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

    getting

    in the swing (& miss) of things

    ~~~if there is one thing i absolutely know for sure its... ummmm uhhh.... uhhh

    nevermind

    by who am i? on Jun 8, 2010 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

    I should add

    As told by Minda.

    "You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes."

    by MinnesotaRoyal on Jun 8, 2010 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

    Oh man round 9 suspense

    Jamie freakin Wright, nuff said.

    by Gantz9 on Jun 8, 2010 3:10 PM EDT reply actions  

    2223 Maryfield, Whitley OF U of South Carolina

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    by 306008 on Jun 8, 2010 3:11 PM EDT reply actions  

    thought it said "Whitey"

    I got excited with images of Herzog

    by AtTheWall on Jun 8, 2010 3:12 PM EDT reply actions  

    Whit Merrifield Position: OF/2B School: South Carolina State: SC Year: Jr. Height: 6’1’’ Weight: 175
    Bats: R Throws: R Birth Date: 1/24/89 Seiler Rating: 3D6 Last Drafted: Never
    Year G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB CS BB SO AVG OBP SLG
    2008
    2009
    2010
    Whit Merrifield is a versatile college outfielder from the University of South Carolina. Merrifield
    originally came to South Carolina from Davie County High School in Mocksville, North Carolina, a small
    town near Winston-Salem. He was a solid high school prospect, but he didn’t flash enough tools to be a
    pro prospect, going undrafted and heading to Columbia. He started immediately for the Gamecocks,
    first in center field, then settling in to right field this year. He’s played a good amount of infield, too, and
    after three years of solid production, he’s expected to become a potential super utility player, playing
    second base and the outfield spots. At the plate, he’s an average hitter with fringe-average raw power.
    He’s been very productive with a metal bat, but he needs to cut a few holes in his swing to become a
    productive Major League hitter. He’s an above-average runner, too, which means he fits the traditional
    mold of utility players. Defensively, he’s shown above-average defense in right field, but with an average
    arm, and he fits as a potential solid-average defender at second base and around the field. He’s not the
    most toolsy prospect available in this year’s draft, but with a solid college record, he’s expected to be a
    fairly successful pro that shouldn’t need much time in the low minors. He’s expected to go in the sixth to
    tenth round range, where he should sign fairly quickly for average money.

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    by 306008 on Jun 8, 2010 3:13 PM EDT reply actions  

    and this, from royalsprospects.com

    http://royalsprospects.com/?p=851

    Whit Merrifield is a throwback player. He is a great student of the game whose dad was the SS at Wake Forest in the mid 80’s. He does all of the little things well (bunts, solid defense, runs well, hits behind runners) The RH hitter has very good opposite field power and is as good of a drag bunter as you will see in the college game. He is the starting RF in 2010 but served as the team’s CF his first two years. He can also handle the hot corner and 2B and will play solid defense at either of those positions.

    He reminds me a little bit of Mark DeRosa who has established himself as one of the most versatile players in the game and a guy that most any manager would want on his club. I believe Whit can be that type of player.

    He started from day one at the USC campus hitting .326 in 236 at bats with 3 home runs 27 k’s, 24 walks and 11 stolen bases as a freshman. His sophomore season he hit .340 in 268 at bats with 11 Hr, 49 rbi, 36 k’s 23 walks, and 15 stolen bases. He has also spent the last 2 seasons in the wood bat Cape Cod league playing for Yarmouth and than Chatham hitting .222 and .266 in his 2 summers on the East Coast. This season he is batting .346 in 130 at bats with 6 home runs, 14 k’s 15 walks

    .

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    by SagehenMacGyver47 on Jun 8, 2010 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

    "Throwback player"

    at multiple positions. He’s the Spork of the Future.

    It's all ball bearings these days!

    by CentralChamps20?? on Jun 8, 2010 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

    that's what I was thinking

    ok at lots of things, not really good at anything

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    by SagehenMacGyver47 on Jun 8, 2010 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

    Merrifield
    2009 – 4-for-6 with two runs scored and a RBI in 10-9 loss to East Carolina at NCAA Regional (6/1) … 2-for-4 in 4-1 loss to LSU at SEC Tournament (5/22) … 2-for-4 in 5-4 loss to Vanderbilt at SEC Tournament (5/21) … 2-for-4 with a run scored in 9-2 win over USC Upstate (5/12) … 2-for-5 with inside the park home run, double, three runs scored and three RBI in 15-6 win over Tennessee (5/10) … Tied career-high in hits with 5-for-6 game at Tennessee, homered, three runs scored and four RBI in 15-12 victory over Tennessee (5/9) … 2-for-5 with two runs scored in 11-3 win over Vanderbilt (5/3) … 2-for-3 with a run scored in 8-3 loss to Florida (4/25) … First career grand slam and career-high five RBI in 14-6 win at USC Upstate (4/21) … 1-for-2 with two runs scored and a sacrifice fly RBI in 10-4 win over Auburn (4/19) … 2-for-5 with two runs scored in 5-3 loss to the Ciadel (4/15) … 3-for-6 with a homer, two RBI and three runs scored in 20-6 win over College of Charleston (4/14) … 5-for-6 with three runs scored, a double, triple and one RBI in 12-10 win over Ole Miss (4/10) … 2-for-5 with two runs scored and a two-run homer in 6-4 loss to Arkansas (4/3) … 3-for-4 with a double, one run scored and two RBI in 10-0 win vs. Furman (4/1) … Key RBI double in 4-2 win over Kentucky (3/29) … Career-high four hits with two runs scored and two doubles in 20-19 win over Kentucky (3/28) … 2-for-5 with two runs scored in 14-2 win at College of Charleston (3/24) … Two-run homer in 7-3 win over LSU (3/20) … Tied career-high in hits with 3-for-4 game at Furman (3/18), scored three runs and also had two RBI … 2-for-5 with a run scored in 13-6 loss at Mississippi State (3/14) … 2-for-5 with two runs scored in 6-5 win over Presbyterian (3/9) … 7-for-14 (.500) series vs. Long Beach State, five runs scored, a triple and two home runs … Tied career-high in hits with 3-for-4 performance in 10-7 loss to Long Beach State (3/8) … Homered and went 2-for-5 in 7-5 win over Long Beach State (3/7) … Game-winning two-run homer in 2-0 win over Georgia State (3/3) … 1-for-3 with a triple and a run scored in the 3-1 win at Clemson (2/28) … Hit. .375 (3-for-8) in Duquesne series with on-base percentage of .538 … 2-for-2 with two runs scored and two walks in 13-0 win over Dukes (2/21).

    2008 – Played in 62 of 63 games for the Gamecocks with 62 starts, all in center field … Finished with .326 batting average (77-for-236), nine doubles, a triple, three HR and 26 RBI … Also scored 58 runs and stole a team-high 11 bases in 11 attempts … Named to 2008 SEC All-Freshman team … Also named to 2008 NCAA Regional All-Tournament team … Led the team with 26 multi-hit games as well … 3-for-3 at the plate with a RBI in 5-4 loss to NC State in NCAA Regional (5/31) … Reached base four times in 15-8 win vs. Charlotte at NCAA Regional, finished with a hit, two walks, a hit by pitch, two runs scored and two RBI … 3-for-4 with a double and three runs scored in 10-2 win over The Citadel (5/13) … Tallied three hits and two runs scored in 10-5 win at Wofford (5/7) … 2-for-5 with a run scored in 9-6 win vs. Florida (5/4) … 3-for-4 with three runs scored in 6-5 win vs. Florida (5/3) … 2-for-4 with a run scored in 4-1 win vs. Ole Miss (4/20), also went 2-for-4 with two runs scored in 6-2 win over Rebels (4/18) … Tallied three hits, scored two run and had a RBI in 6-0 win at Clemson (4/16) … 2-for-5 with a RBI and run scored in 13-7 win vs. Kentucky (3/29) … 2-for-3 with two run scored in 16-7 win at Vanderbilt (3/15) … Tripled, scored and finished with two hits in 10-1 win vs. Clemson (3/1) … Collected career-high three RBI in 12-0 win over UNC Asheville (2/27) … Hit a two-run homer in 7-6 win over East Carolina (2/24), also homered previous day vs. Pirates (2/23) … Played in the summer for Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox of the Cape Cod League with Gamecock teammate DeAngelo Mack … 2008 SEC Freshmen Academic Honor Roll member.

    It's all ball bearings these days!

    by CentralChamps20?? on Jun 8, 2010 3:13 PM EDT reply actions  

      Born Whitley David Merrifield on 1/24/89 … Parents are Bill and Kissy Merrifield … Father, Bill, was All-American and ACC Player of the Year in baseball at Wake Forest … Mother, Kissy, played tennis at Wake Forest.

    http://gamecocksonline.cstv.com/sports/m-basebl/mtt/merrifield_whit00.html

    of course he’s tough, his name is Whitley

    332/412/518 line in 253 AB, 12 HR, 29 walks, 6 HBP, 31 Ks, 13 sac bunts

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    by BHWick on Jun 8, 2010 3:14 PM EDT reply actions  

    He goes by Whit

    and will kill you if you even think of adding that second syllable

    It's all ball bearings these days!

    by CentralChamps20?? on Jun 8, 2010 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

    More sac bunts than HR

    He’s definitely in the right organization.

    It's all ball bearings these days!

    by CentralChamps20?? on Jun 8, 2010 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

    Huh.

    He has the same birthday as my daughter.

    If I wasn’t old before, I am now.

    by kcemigre on Jun 8, 2010 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

    And

    His mom’s name is “Kissy,” which just makes me happy for some reason.

    It's all ball bearings these days!

    by CentralChamps20?? on Jun 8, 2010 3:14 PM EDT reply actions  

    might

    explian the pick

    ~~~if there is one thing i absolutely know for sure its... ummmm uhhh.... uhhh

    nevermind

    by who am i? on Jun 8, 2010 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

    if he doesnt make it

    we call him “sucky”

    ~~~if there is one thing i absolutely know for sure its... ummmm uhhh.... uhhh

    nevermind

    by who am i? on Jun 8, 2010 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

    her name might be Kissimee

    her parents might like Florida, c’mon!

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    by BHWick on Jun 8, 2010 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

    Just got this in my email. We should go.
    Coaches,

    North Central Missouri College will be involved in two major baseball events this summer. We will be hosting an open tryout for the KC Royals on Wed. June 16th @ Burleigh Grimes Field in Trenton, MO. Coach Hillerman will also be involved in a Don Mattingly Youth Skills Camp in O’fallon, MO @ the Ozzie Smith Sports Complex in July. I am attaching information on both events. If you have any players that would be interested in attending either event, please pass the word on.

    Thank You,

    Mike Overman
    Assistant Baseball Coach
    North Central Missouri College
    660-359-3948 x1470

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    by 306008 on Jun 8, 2010 3:15 PM EDT reply actions  

    I'm waiting until next year

    to be old enough for Alumni batting practice

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    by BHWick on Jun 8, 2010 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

    Timothy Ferguson, Ole Miss

    "You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes."

    by MinnesotaRoyal on Jun 8, 2010 3:21 PM EDT reply actions  

    5375 Ferguson, Timothy OF U of Mississippi

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    by 306008 on Jun 8, 2010 3:21 PM EDT reply actions  

    Tim Ferguson Position: OF School: Ole Miss State: MS Year: Jr. Height: 6’1’’ Weight: 182
    Bats: R Throws: R Birth Date: 10/25/88 Seiler Rating: 3D7 Last Drafted: Never
    Year G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB CS BB SO AVG OBP SLG
    2008
    2009
    2010
    Tim Ferguson is a defensively talented outfielder from the University of Mississippi. Ferguson is
    originally from West Brook High School in Beaumont, Texas. He went relatively unknown out of high
    school, and he landed at Ole Miss due to not being recruited by any large programs in the state. He
    became a starting shortstop halfway through his freshman year at Ole Miss, and then he moved to
    second as a sophomore. However, it was a move to center field that brought out his best traits this
    spring. In terms of tools, he’s not exactly the most blessed, and his experience in a number of positions
    makes him a candidate to be a super-utility player with time. At the plate, he’s a fringe-average to
    average hitter, and he strikes out too much, making him more of a bottom of the order hitter than
    anything near the top. He has below-average raw power, but he’s an above-average runner underway,
    and he maximizes that speed with excellent baserunning and a good ability to read pitchers. In the field,
    he’s gone from a raw outfielder to an above-average to plus defender in a short time in center field. He
    has an average arm, too, so he’s not a defensive liability there despite his lack of experience. He could
    be used at any outfield spot or any infield spot with ease, which makes that super-utility player ceiling
    reasonable. He should go somewhere between rounds five and ten, and he should sign in that range.

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    by 306008 on Jun 8, 2010 3:22 PM EDT reply actions  

    sounds like Spork, Jr.

    "Things could always be worse." - Buddy Bell

    by buddyball on Jun 8, 2010 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

    we've got

    plus generations of sporks

    ~~~if there is one thing i absolutely know for sure its... ummmm uhhh.... uhhh

    nevermind

    by who am i? on Jun 8, 2010 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

    From the Ole Miss site
    2009: Played in 52 games on the season, drawing the start in 33 as he split time at second base with Evan Button … Hit a team-leading .358 on the season with six doubles, four triples and two home runs … Came up with 21 RBI and 28 runs scored as he posted a .520 slugging percentage … Posted a .971 fielding percentage as he committed only seven errors on the year … Finished the season 18-of-19 in steals on the year, the second best total on the team … Posted 12 multiple hit games on the year … Turned in his best offensive performance against Central Arkansas (2/25) when he went 4-for-5 with two RBI and two runs scored … Came up with a season-best four steals against Arkansas State (3/17) … Hit his first home run of the season to help the Rebels to a 10-8 win over No. 1 Georgia (4/25) in a series win … Hit his second home run against No. 16 Arkansas (5/16) to help the Rebels complete a sweep of the Razorbacks … NCAA REGIONAL: Appeared in three games going 2-for-5 with two runs scored … Started at 2B against Western Kentucky (5/31) and played as a pinch-hitter/defensive replacement against Monmouth (5/29) and Western Kentucky (6/1) … NCAA SUPER REGIONAL: Started games one and three against No. 5 Virginia … Went 1-for-4 with a walk in the three games …

    2008: Appeared in 51 games, drawing 34 starts on the season … Split time at shortstop with Evan Button and Sean Stuyverson before securing the starting role for the bulk of the end of the season … Hit .289 as he tallied 23 RBI and scored 30 runs … Tallied nine doubles, a team-leading two triples and three home runs … Was a perfect 6-for-6 in steal attempts … Drew his first start against Western Kentucky (3/11) … Turned in his best offensive performance against Western Kentucky (3/11) when he went 3-for-4 with an RBI and three runs scored … Tallied a season-high three RBI against Auburn (5/9) as he came up with the game-winning home run in the 7-6 victory … Named SEC Freshman of the Week for his performance against the Tigers … NCAA REGIONAL: Started all four games of the Coral Gables Regional … Went 3-for-4 with two runs scored against No. 12 Missouri to help the Rebels advance to the Championship game.

    HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered four years for Jacob Walton at West Brook High School as a middle infielder … Named a Rawlings Third Team All-America selection, First Team All-Region and First Team All-District selection as a senior … Hit .485 with six home runs and 26 RBI as a senior in 2007 … Also tallied 10 doubles, two triples and 24 runs scored … Fielded at a .980 clip … Named a First Team All-District selection and a First Team SuperGold Team selection by the Port Arthur News as a junior.

    MISCELLANEOUS: Full name is Timothy Monroe Ferguson … Son of Chip and Kara Ferguson … Has two sisters, Cassie (21) and Katlyn (21), and a brother, Trey (20) … Competed for the Southeast Texas Sun Devils in summer league play.

    It's all ball bearings these days!

    by CentralChamps20?? on Jun 8, 2010 3:23 PM EDT reply actions  

    We continue to pillage the SEC

    MISCELLANEOUS: Full name is Timothy Monroe Ferguson … Son of Chip and Kara Ferguson … Has two sisters, Cassie (21) and Katlyn (21), and a brother, Trey (20) … Competed for the Southeast Texas Sun Devils in summer league play.

    http://www.olemisssports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=13050&SPID=748&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=2600&ATCLID=1351376&Q_SEASON=2009

    294/368/447, 24 stolen bases in 28 attempts

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    by BHWick on Jun 8, 2010 3:23 PM EDT reply actions  

    Cassie... nice

    Cassie… Kissie… Kissie… Cassie

    by Freneau on Jun 8, 2010 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

    And his dad is named Chip

    “Chip Ferguson” sounds like a character from a bad 80’s college comedy.

    It's all ball bearings these days!

    by CentralChamps20?? on Jun 8, 2010 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

    He Might Have

    Been.

    I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.

    by philofthenorth on Jun 8, 2010 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

    It just feels

    like there’s a lot of system filler for the next 2-3 years guys being taken in the first 10 picks, but what do I know?

    It's all ball bearings these days!

    by CentralChamps20?? on Jun 8, 2010 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

    Just seeing all these college players...

    This SCREAMS to me of Allards last draft

    BOOM! ROASTED!

    by GoBabies!! on Jun 8, 2010 3:24 PM EDT reply actions  

    Well, next year I'll scout the SEC harder, apparently

    Didn’t do a good enough job of it this year.

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    by MinnesotaRoyal on Jun 8, 2010 3:25 PM EDT reply actions  

    uh

    is he still in the organization?

    he has to be like Luke Hudson by now

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    by BHWick on Jun 8, 2010 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

    I thought he was

    but he hasn’t played this year… I thought the royals resigned him to a minor league deal… not sure

    by Freneau on Jun 8, 2010 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

    I think he has been hurt all season

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    by buddyball on Jun 8, 2010 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

    he might be transitioning to become a pitcher

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    by BHWick on Jun 8, 2010 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

    how can eibner be top 10 with the position change?

    I thought our system was a little better than that by now

    by Freneau on Jun 8, 2010 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

    What position change?

    Schaum reports he’s playing CF

    by WURoyal on Jun 8, 2010 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

    he's gonna pitch from centerfield

    he’s that good

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    by BHWick on Jun 8, 2010 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

    Eibner

    Can’t be top 10 right now as a Position player.

    Pitcher, maybe.

    by kcbottom9th on Jun 8, 2010 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

    I'd agree with that

    depends on “track record” vs “upside” though, and what you think is more important

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    by SagehenMacGyver47 on Jun 8, 2010 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

    Montgomery, Hosmer, Moose, Myers, Lamb, Colon I agree with, but Colon could be pased by Duffy any day.

    But regardless of position I have Eibner below Crow, Arguelles, Mehlville, and Duffy. On par with Dwyer and Lamb. I’d probably give the edge to those two at this point as well.

    by WURoyal on Jun 8, 2010 3:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

    I am out

    See you all later tonight. C’MON CHEN!!!!!!!

    Jamie freakin Wright, nuff said.

    by Gantz9 on Jun 8, 2010 3:29 PM EDT reply actions  

    another break?

    can’t draft for more than 5 rounds in a row without getting exhausted?

    DM needs to comb the SEC stats some more

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    by BHWick on Jun 8, 2010 3:31 PM EDT reply actions  

    I don't understand why this draft is surprising to you guys

    Last year we started going NCAA pitching and this year we are continuing that with some NCaA bats.

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    by 306008 on Jun 8, 2010 3:40 PM EDT reply actions  

    we're up

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    by 306008 on Jun 8, 2010 3:41 PM EDT reply actions  

    1148 McClure, Alex SS Middle Tenn State

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    by 306008 on Jun 8, 2010 3:42 PM EDT reply actions  

    gotta be..

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    by 306008 on Jun 8, 2010 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

    I did a google, but couldn't come up with anything

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    by SagehenMacGyver47 on Jun 8, 2010 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

    Alex McClure, SS, MTSU

    looks like a baseball player

    Class: JR-TR
    Position: IF
    Height: 6-0
    Weight: 170 pounds
    Previous School: Vanderbilt
    Hometown: Clarksville, Tenn.

    Rossview HS
    Played under coaches Troy Hayes and Jason Rice … Received All-District honors … NABF World Series MVP … Won NABF World Series with Bayside Yankees.

    Personal
    Born June 16, 1989 … Son of Gary and Amy McClure … Father, Gary, head baseball coach at Austin Peay State University … Father played baseball at Cumberland University … Majoring in organizational communications.

    didn’t play in 2010

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    by BHWick on Jun 8, 2010 3:43 PM EDT reply actions  

    lol

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    by SagehenMacGyver47 on Jun 8, 2010 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

    I love me some Batting Stance Guy
    BattingStanceG: Really #Pirates!?! Do they even do any research on players? Joran van der Sloot in the 9th? Unbelievable. #mlbdraft

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    by BHWick on Jun 8, 2010 3:49 PM EDT reply actions  

    The only things I can really find about McClure

    He has diabetes
    He played one year for Vandy as a back-up
    He didn’t even play this year

    Interesting pick

    by Mr. Jones on Jun 8, 2010 3:52 PM EDT reply actions  

    he has grit

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    by BHWick on Jun 8, 2010 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

    grit alert

    Cleveland just DFA’d Grudz

    round 2?

    by AtTheWall on Jun 8, 2010 3:52 PM EDT reply actions  

    Royals select

    Daniel Hernandez, RHP, Miami-Dade CC

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    by BHWick on Jun 8, 2010 3:52 PM EDT reply actions  

    z

    3256 Daniel Hernandez RHP out of Miami Dade JC

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    by 306008 on Jun 8, 2010 3:52 PM EDT reply actions  

    now come on

    I’m sure Mr. and Mrs. Hernandez are thrilled…

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    by buddyball on Jun 8, 2010 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

    a repac would be good as well

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    nevermind

    by who am i? on Jun 8, 2010 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

    A Repac Starting

    With Colon?

    I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.

    by philofthenorth on Jun 8, 2010 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

    do not

    need my colon pac’d thanks

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    nevermind

    by who am i? on Jun 8, 2010 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

    Daniel Hernandez specs

    6’2/179, RHP, Miami

    that’s all

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    by BHWick on Jun 8, 2010 3:55 PM EDT reply actions  

    Raw, 90-92, t. 94, fringe-avg. curve, projects for #4 starter.

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    by 306008 on Jun 8, 2010 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

    from Seiler.

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    by 306008 on Jun 8, 2010 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

    more

    11 G, 72 K/22 BB in 65 2/3 IP,

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    by BHWick on Jun 8, 2010 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

    Wunderlich

    Watched that guy play a couple times. Solid player, but probably not a big contributor at the big league level unless he starts really working hard.

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    by MinnesotaRoyal on Jun 8, 2010 3:58 PM EDT reply actions  

    what's his Wonderlic score?

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    by BHWick on Jun 8, 2010 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

    22

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    by 306008 on Jun 8, 2010 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

    Whomever the Royals pick this round

    Will be our future HoFer. Book it and remember I called it first.

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    by MinnesotaRoyal on Jun 8, 2010 4:03 PM EDT reply actions  

    I'm sure I'll be at the induction ceremony

    I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.

    by philofthenorth on Jun 8, 2010 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

    3546 Gray, Jonathon RHP Chandler HS Oklahoma

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    by 306008 on Jun 8, 2010 4:04 PM EDT reply actions  

    and the Royals select

    Jonathan Gray, RHP, Chandler HS, Oklahoma

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    by BHWick on Jun 8, 2010 4:04 PM EDT reply actions  

    Goodnight Michael!

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    by MinnesotaRoyal on Jun 8, 2010 4:04 PM EDT reply actions  

    a pitcher named Goodnight?

    AWESOME NAME

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    Jonathan Gray Position: RHP School: Chandler HS State: OK Height: 6’4’’ Weight: 240
    Birth Date: 11/5/91 Seiler Rating: 3C1 Commitment: Oklahoma
    Jonathan Gray is a big-bodied right-handed pitcher from Chandler, Oklahoma, a town roughly equal
    distance from Oklahoma City and Tulsa in the middle of the state. Gray is a late riser up draft boards,
    and while he doesn’t offer a lot in terms of projection, he offers a durable body with solid current stuff.
    Using a pro body that profiles to eat innings, he brings an above-average fastball with average to aboveaverage
    command. It also sits at 88-92 and touches 94. It plays up because of his command, so while it
    doesn’t have elite velocity, it is a solid first pitch to his arsenal. He only throws one other pitch
    consistently, a slider, but that doesn’t seem to be a major issue for most scouts. The slider flashes
    above-average potential, sitting 78-80, and he can spot it pretty well, too. There’s concern that he
    struggles with repeating it, and he might be prone to some elbow troubles as the result of some
    awkward deliveries of the pitch. He throws a variant of a splitter as his neutralizing pitch for lefties, but
    it’s fairly raw, and it’s likely to get scrapped in favor of a true changeup in the pros. Much of Gray’s value
    is in his body, and his raw stuff profiles best as a number four starter that eats innings at league average
    production. His Oklahoma scholarship may get in the way, but he profiles as a solid sixth to eighth round
    prospect that could go a couple rounds higher if a team believes his stuff is a little better.

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    by 306008 on Jun 8, 2010 4:05 PM EDT reply actions  

    looks pretty solid

    wonder what his cash number is to skip going to OU?

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    by SagehenMacGyver47 on Jun 8, 2010 4:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

    seiler was talking about above slot but didn't mention the numbers

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    by 306008 on Jun 8, 2010 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

    so above-slot for 6th round (top of where he was projected) would be about $1M?

    or a bit less?

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    by SagehenMacGyver47 on Jun 8, 2010 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

    probably about $850,000?

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    by 306008 on Jun 8, 2010 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

    Jonathan Gray

    looks like a baseball player

    committed to OU

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    by BHWick on Jun 8, 2010 4:07 PM EDT reply actions  

    needs to cut out on the second helping of the meals...

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    by 306008 on Jun 8, 2010 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

    dude's just building up his arm

    winners get dinner

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    by BHWick on Jun 8, 2010 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

    tall and fall I beat... use the weight and height baby

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    by 306008 on Jun 8, 2010 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

    Have you seen when they leave the stickers on their hats?

    I just want to take their hat away and say “You can have this back when you learn to wear it the right way.”

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    by MinnesotaRoyal on Jun 8, 2010 4:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

    They've been popular for about 8 years now

    We wore them in college…

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    by 306008 on Jun 8, 2010 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

    I'm okay with flat brims on players on the field

    Some will argue that it’s better than curving it. Whatever, that’s fine. But when it’s stylish to leave the stickers on in public? No.

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    by MinnesotaRoyal on Jun 8, 2010 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

    I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.

    by philofthenorth on Jun 8, 2010 5:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

    a graduate

    of the Alex Gordon school of modeling i see

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    nevermind

    by who am i? on Jun 8, 2010 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

    So far we've selected only 3 HS kids...

    two RHPs and a SS

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    by 306008 on Jun 8, 2010 4:10 PM EDT reply actions  

    7710 Geaveco, Michael, RHP North Park High School IL

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    by 306008 on Jun 8, 2010 4:15 PM EDT reply actions  

    giovenco

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    by 306008 on Jun 8, 2010 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

    Royals select

    Michael Giavako, RHP, North Park University

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    Mike Giovenco is a big-bodied right-handed pitcher from North Park University in Illinois. Giovenco
    originally attended Fenwick High School in Oak Park, Illinois, a northwestern suburb of Chicago. He was
    followed in high school because of his large size, but he went undrafted and headed to play ball at the
    University of Illinois at Chicago. That was short-lived, however, as he redshirted during his freshman
    year, then he transferred out to play at North Park. After a fairly disastrous redshirt freshman campaign,
    he seemingly put it together as a sophomore by besting his numbers in pretty much every category. The
    Twins made him their twenty sixth round pick last June as a result, but he decided not to sign in order to
    return to school for his redshirt junior year. Though he hasn’t been as dominant as he was last year, he’s
    put together another excellent season for North Park, and he should improve on his draft position. His
    pure stuff is pretty solid, and he looks like a potential number four starter because of his perceived
    durability. His fastball is an average 88-90 mph pitch, touching 92-93 at times, and he commands it
    much better than he did just two years ago. He throws a fringe-average slider and average curveball, as
    well as a fringe-average changeup, and his success will depend entirely upon the development of those
    pitches. His mechanics aren’t necessarily pretty, but scouts still think he’ll produce well if given
    adequate time in the minors. He should go in the eighth to twelfth round range as a signable 22-year-old
    junior.

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    http://twitter.com/SI_JonHeyman/status/15729018322

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    by 306008 on Jun 8, 2010 4:18 PM EDT reply actions  

    speedy LeVon Washington, 2nd rounder, agrees with #indians for $1.55 mil. the OF turned down deal from tampa in ’09

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    by 306008 on Jun 8, 2010 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

    Motivation

    “Someone will give me money? Done!”

    It's all ball bearings these days!

    by CentralChamps20?? on Jun 8, 2010 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

    3.48 ERA, 14 games, 12 starts, 101 K/50 BB in 82 2/3 IP

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    by BHWick on Jun 8, 2010 4:18 PM EDT reply actions  

    I spot a logo theft.

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    by MinnesotaRoyal on Jun 8, 2010 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

    the Yankees stole North Park's logo!!?!?!

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    by SagehenMacGyver47 on Jun 8, 2010 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

    strong looking jaw

    What do you think if Farnsworth punched him?

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    by 306008 on Jun 8, 2010 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

    i just dont see the simularity

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    by who am i? on Jun 8, 2010 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

    why we're picking so many SEC players

    because they watched the Braves, so they know what winning baseball looks like

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    by BHWick on Jun 8, 2010 4:19 PM EDT reply actions  

    What is the over under

    on how many of these kids are nepotism picks and are illegitimate offspring of willie bloomquist and/or kyle farnsworth

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    by who am i? on Jun 8, 2010 4:20 PM EDT reply actions  

    no picks from National American University yet

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    by BHWick on Jun 8, 2010 4:23 PM EDT reply actions  

    or MBA's

    from phoenix

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    by who am i? on Jun 8, 2010 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

    Any George Mason picks?

    Got stand up for the school Dayton!

    by kcbottom9th on Jun 8, 2010 4:24 PM EDT reply actions  

    that's two picks from the Virgin Islands

    didn’t know they were in the draft now

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    by BHWick on Jun 8, 2010 4:25 PM EDT reply actions  

    3409 RHP UTexas Arlington Jason Mitchell

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    by 306008 on Jun 8, 2010 4:26 PM EDT reply actions  

    Should be able to watch him play in the CWS

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    by MinnesotaRoyal on Jun 8, 2010 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

    Jason Mitchell is a solid senior right-handed starting pitcher from the University of Texas at Arlington.
    Mitchell originally attended Mountain Pointe High School in Phoenix, Arizona, where he was a solid
    college recruit, but not much of a draft prospect. He went undrafted out of high school in 2006, and he
    headed to Arizona State. He pitched sparingly in relief as a freshman, though, and that led him to
    transfer out to Central Arizona Junior College. He immediately moved into a starting pitching role, and
    he had great success. However, he didn’t get drafted, transferring to UT Arlington. He pitched mainly in
    the bullpen as a junior, going undrafted once again, making it three times he’s gone undrafted. He
    returned as a senior, and he has put together a fantastic campaign as a starter. He’s made himself a
    solid middle relief prospect as a senior, and that has put him on the radar screen of scouts. His fastball is
    an average 87-89 mph pitch that tops out at 92-93, and he commands it at an above-average level. He
    adds in a potential average cutter, with a fringe-average slider, curveball and changeup thrown in. He’ll
    probably drop at least two of those pitches in pro ball, instead focusing on his fastball, cutter, and
    probably his curveball. He should be drafted somewhere in the eighth to fifteenth round range, and he’ll
    likely sign right away as an above-average senior sign.

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    Royals select

    looks like a baseball player

    Son of Steven and Pamela Mitchell… born March 13, 1988… an economics major at UT Arlington.

    19 games, 16 starts, 4.66 ERA, 113 K/30 BB in 112 IP

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    by BHWick on Jun 8, 2010 4:28 PM EDT reply actions  

    damn

    didn’t know I was pitching at Chesney HS in South Carolina

    awesome

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    by BHWick on Jun 8, 2010 4:31 PM EDT reply actions  

    That high, huh?

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    by MinnesotaRoyal on Jun 8, 2010 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

    at least I can cheer for the dude that the Rays picked wiith the same name as me

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    BTW

    there’s two conversations going on over the MLB draft, and they took awhile to notice it

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    by BHWick on Jun 8, 2010 4:34 PM EDT reply actions  

    5258 Burns, Charles, RHP East Tenn State U

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    by 306008 on Jun 8, 2010 4:37 PM EDT reply actions  

    Royals select Chas Byrne

    kinda looks like a baseball player

    Year: Jr.
    Position: RHP/OF
    Height: 6’3"
    Weight: 175
    Hometown: Johnson City, Tenn.
    Previous School: Science Hill HS
    Personal: Born on January 26, 1989 … majoring in sports management … Byrne comes from a very athletic family; his grandfather, Tommy Byrne, played for the New York Yankees … his father, Charles Byrne, played golf at ETSU, then professionally … his mother, Betsy Byrne, was inducted into the Cumberland College Hall of Fame following her basketball career … his older brother, Shane Byrne, played baseball for ETSU, and is now playing for the Arizona Diamondbacks A team … his sister Tara Byrne is the all-time winningest player in ETSU women’s tennis history.

    6.91 ERA, 19 games, 14 starts, 79 K/39 BB in 83 1/3 IP
    351/429/468, 60 for 171, 13 doubles, 1 HR, 23 BB/42 K, 12 SB

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    6.91 ERA
    .351 BA

    we draft as pitcher?

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    by who am i? on Jun 8, 2010 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

    79 K in 83 1/3 IP

    Bad college defense can inflate an ERA easily. He might be a mediocre pitcher.

    by WURoyal on Jun 8, 2010 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

    Chas Byrne is a two-way player from East Tennessee State. Byrne came to East Tennessee from Science
    Hill High School in Johnson City, Tennessee, a school that will become famous a year from now when
    left-handed pitcher Daniel Norris is expected to be an early first round pick. Byrne has been a two-way
    player since he arrived at ETSU, though he hadn’t received regular playing time with the bat like he has
    this year during his previous two years. Instead, he spent most of his time pitching, first as a mop-up
    man as a freshman, then as a weekend starter as a sophomore. He came into the spring as the Friday
    starter, but that hasn’t worked out as planned, and he’s been their full-time starting left fielder when he
    hasn’t been pitching. On the mound, he features a solid-average 89-91 mph fastball without much life,
    and his solid-average curveball and fringe-average changeup haven’t helped things. He’s been hit very
    hard, and his command has been below-average without much projection for more. That makes him a
    future middle reliever in all likelihood, and he’s actual succeeded in bullpen roles in the past. At the
    plate, he’s a fringe-average hitter with below-average power, and his greatest assets are plus speed and
    plus arm strength. He could conceivably cover center field if needed, but he doesn’t have much
    experience there, and he profiles best as a fifth outfielder. Scouts generally like him more as a pitcher,
    and he should go in the tenth to fifteenth round range as just that.

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    by 306008 on Jun 8, 2010 4:42 PM EDT reply actions  

    Mariners select Bethany, MO pitcher

    OH IT’S ON

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    by BHWick on Jun 8, 2010 4:43 PM EDT reply actions  

    grass creek baby...

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    by 306008 on Jun 8, 2010 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

    yeah....

    weird, huh?

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    by 306008 on Jun 8, 2010 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

    Definitely filling an organizational need

    As long as we sign a few quality international players and some later round fliers I’m fine with it.

    by WURoyal on Jun 8, 2010 4:45 PM EDT reply actions  

    Spanish Fork High School

    Spanish Fork is more famous than Mexican Hat, Utah

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    by BHWick on Jun 8, 2010 4:47 PM EDT reply actions  

    spork?

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    by who am i? on Jun 8, 2010 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

    Yankees pick a Ruskie in the 16th round

    fitting

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    by BHWick on Jun 8, 2010 4:47 PM EDT reply actions  

    Pirates pick a pitcher from Lee's Summit West

    OH, IT’S ON

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    by BHWick on Jun 8, 2010 4:48 PM EDT reply actions  

    Ryan Hafner

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    by BHWick on Jun 8, 2010 4:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

    Royals draft

    Ryan Jenkins, Catcher, Auburn

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    by BHWick on Jun 8, 2010 4:49 PM EDT reply actions  

    8476 Jenkins, Ryan. Catcher, Auburn U

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    by 306008 on Jun 8, 2010 4:49 PM EDT reply actions  

    Seriously, I slacked this year

    I’ll be watching the SEC more closely next year, I promise. Especially the Vandy guys. Speaking of which, I’d like to see Curt Casali taken by the Royals at some point here.

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    by MinnesotaRoyal on Jun 8, 2010 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

    uhhh

    please tell me the 5’2 220 is wrong?

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    by who am i? on Jun 8, 2010 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

    6'2

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    by BHWick on Jun 8, 2010 4:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

    They play baseball at Rose-Hulman?

    I thought they just played Halo and WoW.

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    by MinnesotaRoyal on Jun 8, 2010 4:50 PM EDT reply actions  

    Must be why we didn't take Grandal

    Dayton with the 17th round masterstroke.

    by MkeRoyal on Jun 8, 2010 4:50 PM EDT reply actions  

    the next

    johnny f’in bench

    or sal fasano

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    by who am i? on Jun 8, 2010 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

    Looks like a Baseball Player

    http://auburntigers.cstv.com/sports/m-basebl/mtt/jenkins_ryan00.html

    365/418/562, 7 HR, 15 BB/27 K

    threw out 13 of 44 baserunners

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    by BHWick on Jun 8, 2010 4:51 PM EDT reply actions  

    not 5'2

    6’2

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    by BHWick on Jun 8, 2010 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

    well at 5'2, 220

    he could sure block the plate

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    by who am i? on Jun 8, 2010 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

    he doesn't crouch, he stands

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    by BHWick on Jun 8, 2010 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

    his knees

    should hold up

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    by who am i? on Jun 8, 2010 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

    Good news about all these college guys

    A lot of them will be on tv this weekend in the NCAA Super Regionals, so we get to see for ourselves

    by Mr. Jones on Jun 8, 2010 4:54 PM EDT reply actions  

    4445 Fltecher, Scott OF Auburn U

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    by 306008 on Jun 8, 2010 5:01 PM EDT reply actions  

    Royals select

    Scott Fletcher, OF, Auburn

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    by BHWick on Jun 8, 2010 5:01 PM EDT reply actions  

    Brian Fletcher is a powerful outfielder from Auburn University. Fletcher came to Auburn from Starr’s Mill
    High School in Fayetteville, Georgia, a southern suburb of Atlanta. His father, Scott Fletcher, was a longtime
    productive Major League player, but the similarities end there. Scott is a powerful player with a
    long swing, while his father relied on contact and defense to carve out his career. Scott was noticed in
    high school due to his bloodlines, but he fell to the thirty-ninth round of the draft due to his contact
    skills and signability, and he landed at Auburn as one of their better recruits in a nice recruiting class. He
    started on the team almost from day one, and he just finished up his third year as their starting left
    fielder. An infielder in high school, those days are over for good, as left field is easily his most natural
    spot on the field, if he even has a natural spot. His tools are decent, but a number of scouts look at him
    as a potential bench bat with the ability to play left and right field, as well as first base and some infield
    positions if absolutely needed. His hit tool is below-average due to a lack of contact skills, and he strikes
    out way too much to be a middle of the order threat. His power is plus, however, so that brings
    something to the table. He’s a fringe-average to below-average runner, and that affects his range, which
    is fringe-average in left. His arm is solid-average, and the whole package isn’t quite good enough to start
    at the next level. However, due to his power, he could go as high as the fourth round, and he shouldn’t
    last past the seventh, or else he’ll return to school for his senior year.

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    by 306008 on Jun 8, 2010 5:02 PM EDT reply actions  

    Well, sounds like he probably won't sign, just based on that

    Wonder if the fellow Auburn draftee will sway his opinion.

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    by MinnesotaRoyal on Jun 8, 2010 5:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

    uh

    isn’t he a senior?

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    by BHWick on Jun 8, 2010 5:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

    Not sure

    Just went off the quoted article. It could be a year old.

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    by MinnesotaRoyal on Jun 8, 2010 5:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

    Just checked

    He’s a junior based on the MLB Draft Tracker

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    by MinnesotaRoyal on Jun 8, 2010 5:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

    damnit

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    by BHWick on Jun 8, 2010 5:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

    LLABP

    Scott Brian Fletcher, Jr. … Son of Scott and Angie Fletcher … Has two siblings, Brittany (22) and Brooke (17) … Father played in the major leagues for 15 years for six different teams, including the 1983 Chicago White Sox that won the AL West … Majoring in sociology.

    357/427/694, 22 HR, 23 BB/67 K

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    by BHWick on Jun 8, 2010 5:03 PM EDT reply actions  

    Looks like a ballplayer

    I like that we keep saying this, but you could put almost anyone in a jersey and ballcap and say, “Wow, they look like a ballplayer!”

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    by MinnesotaRoyal on Jun 8, 2010 5:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

    unless they have glasses on

    glasses always look weird under hats

    by Freneau on Jun 8, 2010 5:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

    What looks weird about this?

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    by MinnesotaRoyal on Jun 8, 2010 5:07 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

    Ha

    Yeah. Funny how when I thought of ballplayers with glasses that’s where I went first. Or not really, since he’s a Royal.

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    by MinnesotaRoyal on Jun 8, 2010 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

    Daddy wasn't that good

    Daddy wasn’t the worst player around

    by kcbottom9th on Jun 8, 2010 5:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

    comparing stats

    looks like Scott Jr got his power from his mom

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    by BHWick on Jun 8, 2010 5:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

    6 different teams, though

    he must have been in high demand

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    by SagehenMacGyver47 on Jun 8, 2010 6:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

    Kevin David, Catcher, Oklahoma State

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    by BHWick on Jun 8, 2010 5:13 PM EDT reply actions  

    LLABP

    as a College Junior, he’ll need to be told that the Big 12 is gonna disappear

    279/352/452, 23 bb/33, 12 SB

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    by BHWick on Jun 8, 2010 5:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

    Kevin David
    2010 MLB Draft: Top 30 College Catching – 24. Oklahoma State JR C Kevin David – On paper, David is a top ten college catching prospect, but his results through three years at Oklahoma State have been more good than great. There’s not much to quibble with when it comes to his excellent athleticism, strong throwing arm, and above-average glove, but all of that untapped potential needs to turn into production before long. His relatively low placement on the list — it’s possible he goes somewhere between round 5-10 — is more about the players ahead of him than anything else; if that’s a cop-out, so be it.

    by Mr. Jones on Jun 8, 2010 5:16 PM EDT reply actions  

    Intriguing.

    I wonder if he returns to OK State to beef up his stats. He could be one of those guys that seemingly emerges from nowhere once he figures everything out.

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    by MinnesotaRoyal on Jun 8, 2010 5:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

    time for Josh Fields to earn his check

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    by BHWick on Jun 8, 2010 5:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

    only one incident of people on the conference call failing to turn off their mics

    good job guys

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    by BHWick on Jun 8, 2010 5:17 PM EDT reply actions  

    Breaking news

    Brad Thompson is now a free agent after he refused his assignment (via Dutton on Twitter)

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    by MinnesotaRoyal on Jun 8, 2010 5:22 PM EDT reply actions  

    isnt'

    he supposed to be toolsy? or maybe gritty?

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    by who am i? on Jun 8, 2010 5:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

    +1

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    by SagehenMacGyver47 on Jun 8, 2010 6:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

    i sure hope

    we sign another thompson soon.

    I want to continue to radiate cool in my thompson jersey

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    by who am i? on Jun 8, 2010 5:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

    just claim it's a Rich Thompson jersey

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    by BHWick on Jun 8, 2010 5:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

    are we going to round 20 or round 25 today?

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    by BHWick on Jun 8, 2010 5:24 PM EDT reply actions  

    30 I think.

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    by MinnesotaRoyal on Jun 8, 2010 5:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

    then Lasorda shows up tomorrow and we do 20 rounds in 2 hours

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    by BHWick on Jun 8, 2010 5:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

    ALL DAY!!!!

    It's all ball bearings these days!

    by CentralChamps20?? on Jun 8, 2010 5:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

    10 minute break after round 20

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    by BHWick on Jun 8, 2010 5:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

    they should make 20-30 like 3.5 seconds

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    by who am i? on Jun 8, 2010 5:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

    C'mon

    There’s another fantasy geek out there to rec this.

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    by CentralChamps20?? on Jun 8, 2010 5:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

    Royals select

    Cameron Conner, OF, Indiana University-Southeast

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    by BHWick on Jun 8, 2010 5:26 PM EDT reply actions  

    two last names`

    are we changing our methods?

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    by who am i? on Jun 8, 2010 5:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

    That's still two first names

    I guess it can be either.

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    by MinnesotaRoyal on Jun 8, 2010 5:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

    Son of Ben Hur!

    Whoo

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    by BHWick on Jun 8, 2010 5:27 PM EDT reply actions  

    you been a her?

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    by who am i? on Jun 8, 2010 5:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

    Cameron Conner

    Height: 6-3
    Weight: 190
    Class: JR
    Position: OF
    Hometown: Frankfort, Ky.
    Previous School: Kentucky State Univ.
     
    Awards:
    KIAC Baseball First Team All-Conference (2010)
    KIAC Gold Glove Winner – Outfield (2010)

    339/477/439, 64 for 189, 55 singles, 41 walks, 10 HBP, 46 K, 44 stolen bases in 48 attempts

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    by BHWick on Jun 8, 2010 5:30 PM EDT reply actions  

    With those wheels

    He and D-Rob would make quite the pair if this guy has any defensive skills. Hopefully his batting improves a little.

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    by MinnesotaRoyal on Jun 8, 2010 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

    idk if being a senior at an NAIA school is that tempting

    all he does is get on first base, and steal second

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    by BHWick on Jun 8, 2010 5:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

    If you turn his 109 singles/walks/HBP into 65 singles and 44 doubles, then his SLG looks OK

    I know he needs more than that at the next level, I’m just sayin’

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    by SagehenMacGyver47 on Jun 8, 2010 6:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

    Bruce Bochy's son!

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    by BHWick on Jun 8, 2010 5:33 PM EDT reply actions  

    Royals select

    Michael Liberto, Shortstop, Missouri

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    by BHWick on Jun 8, 2010 5:48 PM EDT reply actions  

    Looks like an old-timey baseball player

    Born in New Orleans, La. … Son of John and Courtney Liberto … Majoring in general studies with emphasis on business.

    http://www.mutigers.com/sports/m-basebl/mtt/liberto_michael00.html

    317 ba (59 for 186, 48 singles)

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    by BHWick on Jun 8, 2010 5:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

    knows when to keep his mouth shut

    especially when it’s wired shut

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    by BHWick on Jun 8, 2010 5:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

    In the 22nd Round, Royals select

    Tyler Graham, RHP, University of Nevada

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    by BHWick on Jun 8, 2010 5:59 PM EDT reply actions  

    Was there closer this year

    4-6 4.17 era 10 sv 41 IP 34 K 13 BB

    by Mr. Jones on Jun 8, 2010 6:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

    Looks like an enterprising businessman

    http://www.nevadawolfpack.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=45616&SPID=4092&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=10000&ATCLID=3651280&Q_SEASON=2009

    General Studies major…born Oct. 5, 1987…son of Randy and Tami Graham… father Randy Graham played eight years in the Yankees organization after playing at Fresno State and is in the Bulldog Hall of Fame…enjoys snowboarding, hunting and boating with friends in his spare time…chose to attend Nevada over Sonoma State.

    4.17 ERA, 23 games, 1 start, 34 K/13 BB, 41 IP

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    10 saves too

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    by BHWick on Jun 8, 2010 6:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

    Ozzie's son gets drafted!

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    Ozney Guillen

    way to typo the birth certificate, guys

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    by BHWick on Jun 8, 2010 6:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

    Jamie Moyer's son drafted by the Twins

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    by BHWick on Jun 8, 2010 6:05 PM EDT reply actions  

    yall see this

     Greg_Schaum
      
    JJ Picollo just texted me about my question of the position of Eibner " OF without question" #Royals got a good group of ball players

    by Freneau on Jun 8, 2010 6:06 PM EDT reply actions  

    he'll pitch from centerfield

    watch out for the 250 foot curveball

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    by BHWick on Jun 8, 2010 6:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

    and the first guy i'll cover on Schaum's page is

    Steven Neff, LHP, South Carolina

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    A little info
    Steven Neff is a Sophomore LHP/UT from the University of South Carolina. He is 6-0/185 pounds and hails from Lancaster, SC. He was a standout player at Lancaster H.S. In 2007, Steven was named the Gatorade S.C. Player of the Year as well as the PG Crosschecker S.C. High School Player of the Year. He parlayed his Senior season into being drafted by the Pirates in the 26th round of the 07 draft.

    2008 was a very disappointing year for Steven as he was redshirted after undergoing the dreaded Tommy John surgery. In 2009, Steven saw action in 4 games for the Gamecocks. He pitched 5 scoreless innings in relief and he struck out 4 batters in those innings.

    Steven played for the Florence Redwolves of the Coastal Plain League this past summer. He was a two-way star for the Redwolves. As a pitcher, he went 1-3, with a 3.29 era in 13.2 innings pitched. He saved 2 games, allowed 11 hits and fanned 12 batters this summer. Offensively, he hit .307/.564/.366 in 101 at-bats. He hit 8 doubles and stroked 6 home runs for the Wolves as well. Used primarily as a DH, Steven also drove in 26 runners and scored 16 times this summer.

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    Brandon Glazer (INF/RHP, 6-2,185, R/R)
    Hagerstown, Md./Clear Spring High School … played for coach Mark Shives … helped team to a 16-3 overall record, 6-1 conference mark … last season, hit .509 with 29 hits … 11 doubles … 1 triple … 2 home runs …. 23 RBI … 22 runs … 15 walks and 14 stolen bases … was 5-1 with a 1.30 ERA on the mound … hit .449 with a homer and 13 RBI as a sophomore … also lettered in basketball …

    by WURoyal on Jun 8, 2010 6:24 PM EDT reply actions  

    are we still listening?

    Royals picked Buddy Sosnoskie in the 25th, a draft-eligible sophomore

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    by BHWick on Jun 8, 2010 6:38 PM EDT reply actions  

    Hughes says: "Buddy will be competing for a position in a very crowded outfield. He also has the flexibility of playing first base. We will also look for him to give us some innings on the mound during the course of the season out of the bullpen. He’s shown glimpses of a player who can hit for average and power and steal some bases. He’s just got to be able to do that consistently. Hopefully, he can grow this year to be the player we recruited, which is a player who can run and hit for average with low strikeouts and some power potential."

    2010: Made his season debut in game one at CSU, going 0-for-2 … Doubled in a pinch-hit appearance in game three … Had a breakout series against Long Island, going 4-for-7 with three runs scored and three RBIs … Delivered a solo pinch-hit home run in game three … Went a career-best 4-for-5 on March 9 against Bryant, doubling once and scoring twice … Went 4-for-8 in two games played vs. Maryland, driving in two and scoring twice … Went 3-for-5 with three runs scored and two RBIs vs. Columbia, falling a triple short of the cycle … Added a single and two runs scored in game one with Rider … Went 2-for-4 with a double, a run and a stolen base in the second Rider game … Picked up three hits in the Clemson series in two starts, including a 2-for-5, two-RBI effort in game three … Went 3-for-5 with a career-high four RBIs vs. Liberty … Also scored twice and hit his third home run of the season … Homered again in his next game as part of a 2-for-4, two-run, two-RBI effort in game one vs. Wake Forest … Singled in game three …Tripled against VMI on March 30 and added two RBIs … Went 2-for-4 with an RBI double at ETSU … Had just two hits in the FSU series, but one was a key home run in the game-two win … Double once and scored twice against NC Central … Picked up two singles, two walks and three runs scored in the Miami series … Sat out the NC A&T game with the after effects of a head injury sustained while crashing into the outfield wall in game three with Miami … Was the hero in the game-three win over UVa, finishing a nine-pitch at-bat with two outs in the top of the ninth by hitting a three-run double to give Tech the lead … Followed up by going 2-for-4 with his sixth home run in the win at Radford … Picked up three hits and scored two runs in the Georgia Tech series … Went 2-for-4 with his seventh home run of the season in the April 27th win at VMI … Went 5-for-9 in a pair of starts vs. BC, including a career-high 4-for-5 effort in game three that included his second triple … Singled, stole a base and scored in the loss to Davidson … Went 3-for-9 over the two games with Savannah State, including the his eighth homer in game two … In game one with Duke, had an RBI single, a sac bunt and a sac fly … Also had an RBI single in game three … Batted .455 (5-for-11) in the UNC series, including a double in game one and a solo home run in game three … Scored a team-high three runs and stole a base … Tallied three hits in the ACC Tournament, including a 2-for-3 effort against Clemson with a three-run homer.

    2009: Played in 32 games, starting 24 at either first, left or DH … Batted .234 and did not commit an error all season … Went 2-for-6 with three runs scored in his collegiate debut against UNC Asheville in the season opener … Missed seven games early on with a strained hamstring … Hit his first home run in a 2-for-3 effort at Radford on March 10 … Went 2-for-4 in the second game with No. 1 UNC and 3-for-4 with three RBIs and his first double in the first game with VMI … Singled in game two with Wake Forest … Went 1-for-3 with an RBI double in game two at Maryland … Added a hit, a run and his first stolen base in game three … Tied a career high with three hits in game three with Clemson … Had a two-run double in game two at Miami … Went 2-for-4 with an RBI in game two at Florida State … Hit a three-run homer at Davidson in the ninth inning, but it was erased from ever happening after lightning struck and the game was called after eight official innings … Tripled and scored in game one with Delaware State.

    2008: Redshirted to recover from shoulder (labrum) surgery that he had in December of 2007.

    High School: Earned four letters for Coach Mike Lockhart at Notre Dame Academy, helping the team to three consecutive Virginia Independent School state titles … Was twice named a first-team all-state performer and was placed on the All-Extra second team by The Washington Post as a senior, in addition to receiving an All-Met honorable mention … In 2007, batted .472 with six homers, 14 doubles and 48 RBIs, while also going 4-1 as a pitcher with three saves, 38 strikeouts and a 1.89 ERA … As a junior, hit .364 with four homers and 38 RBIs, including a 5-1 record on the mound with a 2.02 ERA, two saves and 42 strikeouts … Was a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and earned the Bausch and Lomb Honorary Science Award.

    Personal: Merritt Albert Sosnoskie … Born 2/25/89 in Langhorne, Pa. … Son of Tony and Marcy Sosnoskie … Brother of catcher Anthony Sosnoskie … Enrolled in financial planning.

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