MLB Draft and Royals-Indians Open Thread
The Royals have drafted Mike Moustakas with the 2nd overall pick.
Sickels on Moustakas here.
Another random profile of Mike, here. LA Times Profile, here.
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A flurry of activity awaits the Royals this afternoon, as they finish up a three-game series in Cleveland beginning at 11:05, followed by the televised first round of the Draft at 12:00 1:00.
Be here or be nowhere.
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In Cleveland its Odalis Perez (3-5, 5.74 ERA) against Fausto Carmona (6-1, 3.29 ERA). With the mercurial Perez against the conflicted scientist who made a deal with the Devil, it should be a matchup for the ages. One we'll cherish for all time. With a win, the Royals sneak out of Cleveland with a series victory.
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A Festival of Draft Links

-Bob Dutton reported yesterday that the Royals are avoiding Scott Boras, and will choose between Josh Vitters, Matt Moustakas, Jarrod Parker, and Devin Mesoraco.
-John Sickels ranks the top pitchers and hitters on the board.
-Jim Callis of Baseball America projects the Royals will take Vitters. (Hat Tip Royals Retro)
-Kevin Goldstein of Baseball Prospectus predicts the same.
-Rich Lederer and the Baseball Analysts discuss Josh Vitters here.
-Royal Expos Fan's prediction/preference Diary on the Draft.
-Jerry Crasnick chimes in with the obligatory story about late-round stars.
-Chris Constancio presents his study of High School Pitchers. Good read.
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Baseball America says Vitters
by RoyalsRetro on Jun 7, 2007 11:28 AM EDT 0 recs
Hey RR
by chukar on Jun 7, 2007 11:38 AM EDT 0 recs
You looked very concerned
Great TV that 9th, you could see Buddy mouth to Dotel, "what do you wanna do". I love the drama of those manager non-pitching-change mound visits in the 9th, and the requisite show of confidence in the closer.
by chukar on
Jun 7, 2007 11:58 AM EDT
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I was concerned, although supportive of the walk
I may try to buy it
by royalsreview on
Jun 7, 2007 12:11 PM EDT
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Damn RR, I'm so pissed
Cool with Tivo, I was able to freeze the shot and get a good look at your handsome mug and that Rawlings. It was comforting to see a Royals supporter in that sea of raging tribe fans at a high stress moment like that. Love how the electronic media shrinks the world!
by chukar on
Jun 7, 2007 12:19 PM EDT
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yea, def me
by royalsreview on
Jun 7, 2007 12:20 PM EDT
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All signs point to Vitters
by NYRoyal on Jun 7, 2007 12:02 PM EDT 0 recs
The more I read the better I feel about it
by chukar on
Jun 7, 2007 12:08 PM EDT
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Cocaine era
I assumed it meant the entire Royals front office, management, and scouting were collectively snorting cocaine almost 24/7 since the early '90s.
Of course, I wasn't alive in the 1980's...well, technically I was, but I didn't participate in the horrendous pop culture (and drugs) of the era. Not that this era's pop culture (and drugs, just kidding) are that much better.
OK, I'm rambling.
by Royals Nation on Jun 7, 2007 12:05 PM EDT 0 recs
I want Wieters
by royaldaddy on Jun 7, 2007 12:06 PM EDT 0 recs
Shit RD, see above, I'm down with
by chukar on
Jun 7, 2007 12:09 PM EDT
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He may be worth an MLB contract though
by royaldaddy on
Jun 7, 2007 12:12 PM EDT
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No doubt, but apparently the money is stupid
by chukar on
Jun 7, 2007 12:21 PM EDT
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Should I remind you that Lala is a
by grudz69 on
Jun 7, 2007 1:10 PM EDT
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I'm with you
by RoyalsRetro on
Jun 7, 2007 12:27 PM EDT
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HS pitcher from Indiana
by DyeFan187 on
Jun 7, 2007 12:13 PM EDT
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one problem i have
by DyeFan187 on Jun 7, 2007 12:13 PM EDT 0 recs
royals go down in the first...
Brown and German in the lineup, Sweeney and Gordo out
by DyeFan187 on Jun 7, 2007 12:15 PM EDT 0 recs
Gordo is at Firstbase
by greggagneHOF on
Jun 7, 2007 12:17 PM EDT
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German at third
by royaldaddy on
Jun 7, 2007 12:19 PM EDT
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When is our 2nd pick?
by greggagneHOF on Jun 7, 2007 12:15 PM EDT 0 recs
sickels guesses
by royalsreview on
Jun 7, 2007 12:19 PM EDT
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This tape shows him against my high school
http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/events/draft_report/y2007/index.jsp?mc=tepesch
I think its about time we started drafting hometown kids.
by greggagneHOF on Jun 7, 2007 12:24 PM EDT 0 recs
Gordo
by philofthenorth on Jun 7, 2007 12:36 PM EDT 0 recs
Odalis not seeming
Royals also seem to be getting some good whacks off of Fausto. However, Cleveland is a lot more capable of taking advantage.
If we're lucky, this one will be settled by the bullpens.
by tfn on Jun 7, 2007 12:38 PM EDT 0 recs
Can someone tell me why the utility man
Also: what are the odds that Gordon does nothing but hit 1 double a game for the rest of the season?
by devil_fingers on Jun 7, 2007 12:42 PM EDT 0 recs
1 double a game and
by tfn on
Jun 7, 2007 12:50 PM EDT
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thoroughly enjoying
by nkkc on
Jun 7, 2007 12:47 PM EDT
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Odds on Gator swiping 2nd?
by greggagneHOF on Jun 7, 2007 12:46 PM EDT 0 recs
Best Royals First Round Picks Ever
- Willie Wilson (1974) - 219
- Kevin Appier (1987) - 148
- Johnny Damon (1992) - 87
- Brian McRae (1985) - 56
- Brent Mayne (1989) - 45
- Clint Hurdle (1975) - 38
- Michael Tucker (1992) - 29
- Jaime Quirk (1972) - 27
- Mike MacDougal (1999) - 17
11.Jimmy Gobble (1999) - 14
11.Zack Greinke (2002) - 14
13.Gary Thurman (1983) - 13
14.Buddy Biancalana (1978) - 10
15.Mike Jones (1977) - 9
16.Joe Vitiello (1991) - 8
17.Scott Bankhead (1984) - 6
18.Dee Brown (1996) - 5
18.Chris George (1998) - 5
20.Kyle Snyder (1999) - 4
20.Jim Pittsley (1992) - 4
22.Frank Wills (1980) - 3
23.Jeff Austin (1998) - 2
24.J.P. Howell (2004) - 0
24.Mitch Maier (2003) - 0
24.Jeff Granger (1993) - 0
24.John Morris (1982) - 0 (never played for the Royals)
24.Dave Leeper (1981) - 0
24.Atlee Hammaker (1979) - 0
24.Roy Branch (1971) - 0 (never played for the Royals)
Alex Gordon, the first round pick in 2005, and Billy Butler, the first round pick in 2005, have reached the big leagues, but I don't have Win Shares computer for 2007.
Royals first round picks who have never reached the big leagues - Luke Hochevar (2006), Matt Cambpell (2004), Chris Lubanski (2003), Colt Griffin (2001), Mike Stodolka (2000), Jay Gehrke (1999), Matt Burch (1998), Juan Lebron (1995), Matt Smith (1994), Sherard Clinkscales (1992), Jason Pruett (1991), Hugh Walker (1988), Tony Clements (1986), Ben Grzybek (1976), Lew Olsen (1973), Rex Goodson (1970), and John Simmons (1969)
by RoyalsRetro on Jun 7, 2007 12:47 PM EDT 0 recs
Gathright is good so far
by devil_fingers on Jun 7, 2007 12:47 PM EDT 0 recs
Royals taking Moustakas now?
Jim Callis, on his way to a Chicagoland studio to participate in ESPN's draft coverage, reports the Royals appear to have settled on Mike Moustakas with the No. 2 overall pick. That would slide Josh Vitters to the Cubs at No. 3. The Royals looked like they were on Vitters at 2 last night, but they now have changed their minds. Indiana prep righty Jarrod Parker is the odd man out in this scenario, dropping from the Cubs at 3, probably to the Diamondbacks at 9 or Giants at 10. He won't get past the Marlins at 12.
This leaves the Orioles as the biggest question mark in the first five picks. Stay tuned.
by RoyalsRetro on Jun 7, 2007 12:52 PM EDT 0 recs
where is he projected to play
by royaldaddy on
Jun 7, 2007 12:57 PM EDT
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2b of the future?
by greggagneHOF on Jun 7, 2007 12:54 PM EDT 0 recs
If so, I say grab his ass
by royaldaddy on
Jun 7, 2007 12:59 PM EDT
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If they think they could turn him into
by royaldaddy on
Jun 7, 2007 1:04 PM EDT
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I was thinking that
by royaldaddy on
Jun 7, 2007 1:02 PM EDT
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I think I'd prefer Vitters
I just wish the Royals could have avoided sweeping the Tigers at season's end. Seems like Price might have been a better prize than the bottle of champagne we got from Torii Hunter.
by marbotty on
Jun 7, 2007 1:02 PM EDT
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maybe odie thought...
by FireBell on
Jun 7, 2007 1:04 PM EDT
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So now we're down to two projected 3B
by chukar on Jun 7, 2007 1:04 PM EDT 0 recs
I'm glad they're not thinking Detwiler
by royaldaddy on Jun 7, 2007 1:06 PM EDT 0 recs
never good
by nkkc on
Jun 7, 2007 1:13 PM EDT
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Hey I thought they might be talking draft on espn
Stallone classic
by chukar on Jun 7, 2007 1:07 PM EDT 0 recs
RR messed up...
by FireBell on
Jun 7, 2007 1:10 PM EDT
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thought they might have soe pre-draft though
by chukar on
Jun 7, 2007 1:13 PM EDT
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Indians announcer on gordo
by chukar on Jun 7, 2007 1:08 PM EDT 0 recs
gordo having the two days of his life
by FireBell on Jun 7, 2007 1:10 PM EDT 0 recs
C'Mon Gordon, steal one
(My fantasy team.)
by devil_fingers on Jun 7, 2007 1:12 PM EDT 0 recs
How's the weather down there in KC?
by royaldaddy on Jun 7, 2007 1:12 PM EDT 0 recs
feels like a storm is blowing in
by FireBell on
Jun 7, 2007 1:16 PM EDT
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god i'm tired
Is it really draft day already?
by loyal2theroyals on Jun 7, 2007 1:16 PM EDT 0 recs
for a little bit
by loyal2theroyals on
Jun 7, 2007 1:18 PM EDT
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today's game is boring as hell
by FireBell on Jun 7, 2007 1:16 PM EDT 0 recs
Brian Anderson in the tribe booth today
by chukar on Jun 7, 2007 1:17 PM EDT 0 recs
Jeff Passan of Yahoo Baseball
by marbotty on Jun 7, 2007 1:19 PM EDT 0 recs
Gutey 3 career homers, 2 in this series
by chukar on Jun 7, 2007 1:22 PM EDT 0 recs


