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1. Justin Upton, ss/of, Great Bridge HS, Chesapeake, Va.

2. Alex Gordon, 3b, U. of Nebraska

3. Luke Hochevar, rhp, U. of Tennessee

4. Mike Pelfrey, rhp, Wichita State U.

5. Troy Tulowitzki, ss, Long Beach State U.

6. Cameron Maybin, of, T.C. Roberson HS, Asheville, N.C.

7. Ryan Zimmerman, 3b, U. of Virginia

8. Craig Hansen, rhp, St. John's U.

9. Ryan Braun, 3b, U. of Miami

10. Jay Bruce, of, West Brook HS, Beaumont, Texas

11. Jeff Clement, c, U. of Southern California

12. Andrew McCutchen, of, Fort Meade (Fla.)

13. Wade Townsend, rhp, Dripping Springs, Texas

14. Mark McCormick, rhp, Baylor U.

15. Ricky Romero, lhp, Cal State Fullerton

16. C.J. Henry, of, Putnam City HS, Oklahoma City

17. Cesar Carrillo, rhp, U. of Miami

18. Chris Volstad, rhp, Palm Beach Gardens (Fla.) HS

19. Mark Pawelek, lhp, Springville (Utah) HS

20. John Mayberry Jr., 1b, Stanford U.

21. Jacoby Ellsbury, of, Oregon State U.

22. Cliff Pennington, ss, Texas A&M U.

23. Stephen Head, 1b, U. of Mississippi

24. Brandon Snyder, c-ss, Westfield HS, Centreville, Va.

25. Trevor Crowe, of, U. of Arizona

26. Taylor Teagarden, c, U. of Texas

27. John Drennen, of, Rancho Bernardo HS, San Diego

28. Brian Bogusevic, of-lhp, Tulane U.

29. Matt Torra, rhp, U. of Massachusetts

30. Henry Sanchez, 1b, Mission Bay HS, San Diego

I really would like to see us pick up a catcher in the first round. I'd love to see Clement drop to the 16th pick but I don't think that will happen. If he doesn't then Taylor Teagarden would be a great pickup with our 2nd or 3rd pick. I've seen him play a couple times this year, and I must say he is very good defensively, the best in this year's draft. He's got a great eye at the plate. He's hit for a good average with a lot of doubles at Texas, and I think if he continues to build his strength he could be a home run threat at some point.

 

I'd also love to see us pick up Romero or Townsend if they drop to 16th. I really like Townsend ever since I saw him pitch in the college world series 2 years ago. He has dominating stuff. Romero is a guy who I think could move through the minors very quickly.

 

As far as position players I'd like to see us start focusing on the infield, because it seems we've been wasting our early picks on toolsy outfielders the last couple years, and with Hermida and Cabrera, our outfield should be set for years to come.

Volstad's nasty, absolutely nasty, he wouldn't be a bad pick with the one of our selections in the first round.

Here's the projected first round:

 

1.

Justin Upton, ss/of, Great Bridge HS, Chesapeake, Va.

 

Hyped as a future first-rounder since he was 13, he may be more talented than older brother B.J.

 

2.

Cameron Maybin, of, T.C. Roberson HS, Asheville, N.C.

 

BA Youth Player of Year led Cincinnati club to Connie Mack title, was compared to Ken Griffey Jr.

 

3.

Alex Gordon, 3b, U. of Nebraska

 

Three years after being passed over in draft, scouts now say his lefthanded bat is nation?s best

 

4.

Mike Pelfrey, rhp, Wichita State U.

 

Six-foot-7 righty primed to be eighth Wichita State pitcher to be drafted in first round in 25 years

 

5.

Luke Hochevar, rhp, U. of Tennessee

 

Overcame injuries last spring and pitched Team USA to ?04 World University championship

 

6.

Tyler Greene, ss, Georgia Tech

 

Braves ?02 second-rounder led Team USA in hitting in ?03, was Cape Cod?s top prospect in ?04

 

7.

Jeff Clement, c, U. of Southern California

 

All-time high school home run king (76 at Marshalltown, Iowa, High) is primed for breakout year

 

8.

Wade Townsend, rhp, Rice U.

 

Drafted eighth last year, his gamble to attend school, continue negotiations with Orioles failed

 

9.

Troy Tulowitzki, ss, Long Beach State U.

 

A steady defender and emerging hitter, he beat out Tyler Greene as Team USA?s starting shortstop

 

10.

Ryan Zimmerman, 3b, U. of Virginia

 

Power was only missing tool until last summer, but elevated stock by leading Team USA in homers

 

11.

Stephen Head, 1b/lhp, U. of Mississippi

 

Sweet-swinging lefthanded hitter will emerge as premier bat once he concentrates on one position

 

12.

John Mayberry Jr., 1b/of, Stanford U.

 

?02 Mariners first-rounder has the genes, athleticism and power potential to become premium talent

 

13.

Sean O?Sullivan, rhp/of, Valhalla HS, El Cajon, Calif.

 

He?s enjoyed more success with the bat to date, but scouts prefer his powerful arm, command

 

14.

Mark McCormick, rhp, Baylor U.

 

Hasn?t enjoyed much success in two college seasons, but scouts remain intrigued with his power stuff

 

15.

Justin Bristow, ss/rhp, Mills Godwin HS, Richmond, Va.

 

Possesses big bat and powerful arm, but lack of speed may push him to third base as a pro

 

16.

Craig Hansen, rhp, St. John?s U.

 

His ?04 Cape Cod League season (1-1, 0.00, 10 SV, 2 BB/41 SO) stamped him as a sure first-rounder

 

17.

Jordan Danks, of, Round Rock (Texas) HS

 

He?s bigger, more athletic and more powerful than older brother John, the ninth pick in the 2003 draft

 

18.

Zach Putnam, rhp, Pioneer HS, Ann Arbor, Mich.

 

A two-way star in high school, his greater upside is on the mound as fastball?s been clocked in mid-90s

 

19.

Taylor Teagarden, c, U. of Texas

 

Has just passable hitting skills, but his work behind the plate, take-charge ability are second to none

 

20.

Travis Buck, of, Arizona State U.

 

A solid all-around talent from a storied program, he?s projected to be the first college outfielder taken

 

21.

Brian Bogusevic, of/lhp, Tulane U.

 

Generated interest as both a power pitcher and power-hitting outfielder, but most scouts favor the bat

 

22.

Chris Volstad, rhp, Palm Beach Gardens (Fla.) HS

 

Six-foot-7 righthander is extremely polished for his size and consistently pumps out low-90s fastballs

 

23.

Andrew McCutchen, of, Fort Meade (Fla.) HS

 

Blazing speed is his primary tool but he also has good bat speed and a knack for putting ball in play

 

24.

Daniel Carte, of, Winthrop U.

 

He wasn?t considered a first-round talent until he tore up ?04 Cape Cod League with MVP season

 

25.

Brett Jacobson, rhp, Cactus Shadows HS, Cave Creek, Ariz.

 

Scouts intrigued by his size, arm strength; 6-foot-6 righty generates easy low-90s heat, low-80s slurve

 

26.

Austin Jackson, of, Ryan HS, Denton, Texas

 

Has been one of the best athletes in his age group since he was a pre-teen; offers five-tool potential

 

27.

Brandon Snyder, c/ss, Westfield HS, Centreville, Va.

 

He can hit and he?s one of the few players who is equally proficient behind plate, in middle infield

 

28.

Henry Sanchez, 1b, Mission Bay HS, San Diego

 

A monster at 6-foot-3 and 260 pounds, he can literally dent outfield walls, hit baseballs out of sight

 

29.

Cliff Pennington, ss, Texas A&M U.

 

A slick-fielding shortstop with a plus arm, he emerged as a first-round talent last summer on Cape Cod

 

30.

David Adams, 3b, Grandview Prep, Boca Raton, Fla.

 

He?s not overly athletic and doesn?t run that well, but few players can swing the bat with more authority

 

 

http://www.baseballamerica.com/online/2005...0202errata.html

And the draft order:

 

1. Diamondbacks

2. Royals

3. Mariners

4. Nationals

5. Brewers

6. Blue Jays

7. Rockies

8. Devil Rays

9. Mets

10. Tigers

11. Pirates

12. Reds

13. Orioles

14. Indians

15. White Sox

16. Marlins

17. Yankees (a)

18. Padres

19. Rangers

20. Cubs

21. Athletics

22. Marlins (b)

23. Red Sox ©

24. Astros

25. Twins

26. Red Sox (d)

27. Braves

28. Cardinals (e)

29. Marlins (f)

30. Cardinals

I've seen Volstad pitch around 10 times over the last 2 years and he's been awesome. Here is a mlb.com draft projection that has the Marlins drafting him

 

 

 

05/09/2005 8:00 AM ET

Projecting the draft's first round

By Jonathan Mayo / MLB.com

 

This may have been a bad year to try to project the first round of the First-Year Player Draft.

All signs point this year to be about as muddled a field as anyone can remember. In talking to countless people in the scouting industry, what was once thought to be a very rich and deep draft class hasn't played out exactly according to plan.

 

It's not that this is a class devoid of talent. In fact, there is some of the depth people hoped for. But there hasn't been the separation at the top people thought they'd see.

 

As a result, one month before Draft Day, there are far more questions than answers. In other years, there's usually as many as 35-40 potential first-rounders. This year, it seems, many feel there are only 15-25, tops, who fit the typical "first round" definition.

 

As a result, scouts are scrambling to get extra looks at guys they may have earlier dismissed as top picks. That's allowed some players to rise up the charts and firmly into the first round.

 

There is some consensus at the very top, more on who the top talents are, rather than in what order they'll be picked. But almost everyone agrees that high school shortstop Justin Upton, B.J.'s younger brother, and University of Nebraska third baseman Alex Gordon have separated themselves as the top two talents in the draft class.

 

The opinions start to vary after that, but there could be some agreement on the top 10 or so talents, though the order is completely still up in the air. Then it becomes anyone's guess, though there seems to be a good mix of college and high school talent without one being completely dominant.

 

As a result, making the projections below was a bit of a challenge. The names listed Nos. 1-15 are fairly solid, though the deck could easily be shuffled. The second half of the first round is a little shakier, mostly because it's still very unsure footing even for the decision-makers. They need to see how the top half shakes out before they can get a grasp on how it will filter down.

 

There are also a couple of wild cards in Jered Weaver and Stephen Drew. The Scott Boras clients still have not signed and if they re-enter the draft, the first round could change dramatically. Since they are still not in the draft pool -- they are under the control of the teams that drafted them last year until the end of May -- they are not included in this projection.

 

With so many questions on the board, this is clearly a first draft, a work in progress. There will be updates between now and June 7 as the first-round picture becomes a little clearer.

 

1. Diamondbacks: Justin Upton, SS, Great Bridge HS, Chesapeake, Va.

This certainly isn't a sure thing, though Upton -- B.J.'s younger brother -- is considered to be the top position player in the draft class, even if he has to move to center field. Arizona's selection may depend on what happens with the unsigned Stephen Drew. There have been a lot of rumors about some kind of package deal with agent Boras, in which the Diamondbacks would finally come to terms with Drew and take another Boras client with this pick. That puts Tennessee's Luke Hochevar and Wichita State's Mike Pelfrey still in the mix, but try this surprise on for size: The D-Backs get Drew then take St. John's closer Craig Hansen -- another Boras guy -- at No. 1 to save money. Hansen wouldn't command the same price tag as the two starters, so Arizona would be getting close to a 2-for-1 deal.

 

2. Royals: Alex Gordon, 3B, Nebraska

There was some talk of a pre-draft, below-slot deal with Texas A&M shortstop Cliff Pennington -- like they have in recent years with Chris Lubanski and Billy Butler -- but those rumors seem to be unfounded. If the Diamondbacks end up not taking Upton, the Royals won't let him go by. But if Upton's off the board, they'll go with the guy who is the consensus next best player in the draft in Gordon. He's an advanced hitter with legit power from the left side, and that doesn't exactly grow on trees. It might mean they'll have to make concessions later on in the draft to save some money, but they're willing to do so to get a talent like Gordon's in the fold.

 

3. Mariners: Troy Tulowitzki, SS, Long Beach State

While the M's could use some pitching, they may not want to go the Boras route. The possibility of Gordon or even Upton sliding to them would understandably make them excited. If that doesn't happen, all signs point to them being big fans of Tulo, a guy who's not "toolsy," but does everything well. There's also been some talk about Virginia's Ryan Zimmerman and even Stanford's John Mayberry Jr., who they drafted but didn't sign in 2002.

 

4. Nationals: Ryan Zimmerman, 3B, Virginia

In an ideal world, the Nationals would have unlimited resources and could take any player they wanted. In this fantasy world, they probably take Hochevar to address a pitching need. Since this is reality, and there's no new ownership in place yet, they'll have to seek out a deal, and there are reports they have things all but worked out with Zimmerman. If something were to fall apart, they've shown interest in Wade Townsend, who may be more reasonable than Hochevar, and they're also high on high schooler Cameron Maybin.

 

5. Brewers: Cameron Maybin, OF, T.C. Roberson HS, Arden, N.C.

Several names have come up in discussions about the Brewers' pick, largely because they could go in any direction and aren't a high school- or college-only kind of team. They've had some success with high school hitters and Maybin is the best of the lot after Upton. If a Zimmerman or Tulowitzki fell to them, they'd probably have a decision to make, but Maybin's tools have many scouts drooling.

 

6. Blue Jays: Ricky Romero, LHP, Cal-State Fullerton

Even after taking two college lefties at the top last year, the Jays have been following the Cal-State Fullerton ace very closely. He's the best college lefty on the board. They've also been watching draft reentrant Wade Townsend, the former Rice star, in his workouts for scouts.

 

7. Rockies: Luke Hochevar, RHP, Tennessee

It's hard to tell exactly what the Rockies will do in this spot, and what happens Nos. 1-6 will largely determine which way they go. They're not afraid to deal with Boras and are constantly looking for pitchers who can succeed at Coors Field, making Hochevar a good possibility. If Romero were to slip to them, that could be a possibility, as could Townsend, a real wild card in this year's draft. They're always on the lookout for five-tool guys (they took Chris Nelson last year) and with Maybin off the board, they could take a look at Texas high school center fielder Jay Bruce to fit that bill.

 

8. Devil Rays: Wade Townsend, RHP, no school

Everyone expects the Devil Rays to go back to picking athletic high school talent and if Maybin slid here, that's a distinct possibility, and they like Florida high schooler Andrew McCutchen, too. But assuming Maybin's off the board, they may be more likely to go college pitcher or position player (USC catcher Jeff Clement or Mayberry from Stanford). They may decide Townsend is the best of what's available, allowing him to join former Rice teammate Jeff Niemann in the system, though they'd also consider Mike Pelfrey as well.

 

9. Mets: Craig Hansen, RHP, St. John's

The Mets have the financial resources to take anyone they wish on the board, making it a little tougher to pinpoint a selection right now. They've been following the local college closer closely -- proximity certainly helps. If that wacky scenario at No. 1 actually plays out, the Mets could be interested in Pelfrey. If the Mets decide to go in a non-pitching direction, they've shown interest in Bruce, the high school outfielder from Texas.

 

10. Tigers: Mike Pelfrey, RHP, Wichita State

The Tigers love Zimmerman and if he somehow falls to No. 10, that's their pick. In lieu of that, they've reportedly been watching Pelfrey carefully. A high school athlete like McCutchen or Bruce, or a college bat like Clement, could slot in here as well.

 

11. Pirates: Andrew McCutchen, OF, Fort Meade HS, Fort Meade, Fla.

The only question seems to be if the high school outfielder will be here when the Pirates are up. If he is, he's likely their guy. If not, Bruce might be next in line.

 

12. Reds: Ryan Braun, 3B, University of Miami

The Reds have reportedly been sitting on the Miami third baseman consistently of late. They want a college bat and Braun might be the best one -- he's got power and speed -- still available, even if most believe he'll have to change positions as a pro. Other possibilities include Mayberry Jr. and Oregon State outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury.

 

13. Orioles: Jay Bruce, OF, West Brook HS, Beaumont, Texas

While the Orioles probably could use an advanced college pitcher, they may be wary of going down that path after their Townsend experience. The pickings at this point may also not be to their liking, so they could look at high school athletes and Bruce would be the best one available at this point.

 

14. Indians: Jeff Clement, C, USC

If Ryan Braun slipped to this spot, the Indians would likely take him here. Going with the projection that he'll be off the board, Clement is the next guy on their list. They've also been looking at Mississippi's Stephen Head, and were one of the top high school talents to slip to them, a Maybin or McCutchen, they might be tempted to go in that direction.

 

15. White Sox: Cesar Carrillo, RHP, University of Miami

Some think the Sox will take Tulane's Brian Bogusevic because of their need for left-handed pitching. But they'd love to take Clement's bat if it's there at No. 15 and, if not, they like Carrillo, despite being a righty, better than Bogusevic.

 

16. Marlins: Chris Volstad, RHP, Palm Beach Gardens HS, Palm Beach Garden, Fla.

There have been some mixed reports on Volstad, with his recent outings not as strong as some of his earlier work this season. Still, the Marlins have had a lot of success with young pitching, haven't they? Were they to go in another direction, they could take a look at Brandon Snyder, a high school catcher/shortstop.

 

17. Yankees: Brian Bogusevic, LHP, Tulane

Obviously, financial constraints are not a problem here, so if either of the Boras-advised starters slipped down here, the Yankees wouldn't hesitate. They like Volstad, too, so if the Marlins pass on him, the Yankees may not. But they've been seen at some of Tulane's games and Bogusevic, a two-way player, profiles as a first-rounder on the mound.

 

18. Padres: Cesar Ramos, LHP, Long Beach State

San Diego has interest in Bogusevic, but if both are no longer available, Ramos may be its man to address the need for left-handed pitching. If they decide they'd like a bat in the end, Ellsbury should still be on the board.

 

19. Rangers: Matt Garza, RHP, Fresno State

The Rangers would like to go college pitching, if possible, and have their sights on Ramos if the Padres don't take him. Next on their list could be Garza, the ace of a sub-.500 Fresno State team. He's been coming on the last eight weeks or so, moving him up to a position where going at No. 19 might make sense.

 

20. Cubs: Tyler Greene, SS, Georgia Tech

The Cubs have shown a willingness to draft guys who are perceived as "tough signs." Greene, a Boras guy, has had that label hung on him, allowing him to slip down to No. 20. The one-time second-round pick of the Atlanta Braves can join his old Yellow Jacket double-play partner, Eric Patterson, in the Cubs system.

 

21. Athletics: Jed Lowrie, 2B, Stanford

If ever there's a bankable thing in a draft, it's that the A's will go the college route in the first round (and many rounds after that). There are some intriguing choices left on the board, including Ellsbury and Lowrie's teammate, Mayberry Jr. But Lowrie's got that combination of OBP and SLG the A's covet at a position it's not often easy to find both.

 

22. Marlins: Jacoby Ellsbury, OF, Oregon State

After going the high school route at No. 16, the Marlins may try to even things out with a "safer" college guy. Ellsbury might have the OBP the A's love, but he's also got a lot of speed, something that might appeal to the Marlins.

 

23. Red Sox: John Mayberry Jr., 1B, Stanford

Chances are the Red Sox are running in the same circles as the A's, although there's been some talk that because they have so many early picks, they might actually take a high school guy sooner than they usually would. That being said, going college here makes sense and Mayberry Jr. is arguably the best guy still on the board. If Ellsbury gets to them, he could get the nod. Other possibilities are Arizona State's Travis Buck and Arizona's Trevor Crowe.

 

24. Astros: Jordan Danks, OF, Round Rock HS, Round Rock, Texas

The Astros could go in any direction, high school or college, but they may decide just to stay in their own backyard, though there are recent reports that Danks plans on honoring his commitment to the University of Texas. Danks' older brother, John, is one of the top pitching prospects in the Rangers' system.

 

25. Twins: Justin Bristow, SS, Mills Godwin HS, Richmond, Va.

The Twins have been incredibly successful with going counter to the college trend and that should continue here. They'll take the top high schooler on the board and that could be Bristow, though if Danks drops to them, he could be their guy.

 

26. Red Sox: Travis Buck, OF/3B, Arizona State

Sorry, just can't project the Sox taking a high schooler in the first round. Instead, they may take Buck, though Crowe is still a possibility here. If they do go high school, it could be shortstop Reese Havens out of Bishop England High School in South Carolina.

 

27. Braves: Brandon Snyder, C/SS, Westfield HS, Centreville, Va.

The Braves like high school players, particularly pitchers, allowing them to develop slowly in their system. This time, they may go for the high school bat. Even with some catching depth in the system, this is exactly the kind of organization that could be patient and see if Snyder can handle his defensive chores behind the plate at the pro level.

 

28. Cardinals: Cliff Pennington, SS, Texas A&M

The Cards have definitely looked more into the performance-based, stats-oriented side of things, but they aren't beholden to it. Taking one college guy and one high schooler with their two first rounders sounds about right. Here, they'll go for the college shortstop in Pennington.

 

29. Marlins: Bryan Morris, RHP, Tullahoma HS, Tullahoma, Tenn.

The Marlins may have the opportunity to get two quality high school arms in the first round, and they love the young pitchers. Morris' name has risen quickly up the charts this spring.

 

30. Cardinals: Craig Italiano, RHP, Flower Mound HS, Flower Mound, Texas

And here's the high schooler for the Cardinals. Italiano is probably the best high school arm still on the board.

 

 

Jonathan Mayo is a reporter for MLB.com This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.

Wouldn't mind Snyder and Pennington to fill the absence in the middle of the infield.

well, I hope that MLB.com's projection is way off, and hopefully the marlins remember how the last high school pitcher they drafted in the first round worked out.

 

I think Pennington would be a great pickup at 29 from the 1st projection though.

Shameless note -- There is a 10 questions coming up with Allan Simpson soon... been in the works for a bit now.

Id love to get either Teagarden or Romero

Jeff Clement = stud

All this draft talk has convinced me to go out to Boonsville (no, not Boonesville) tonight to watch Brendan Clark, one of the best righthanders in my county and a potential mid-rounds draft selection.

Ryan Braun or Cesar Carrillo PLEASE!! its a Cane thing

Please get Hochevar! From UT!

For pick #16...I like either Craig Hansen or Jeff Clement if they are there. If not, then Brandon Snyder is a very good prospect.

 

When is the draft anyway?

Ryan Braun or Cesar Carrillo PLEASE!! its a Cane thing

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Carillo is flat out sick. I saw an interview with him on ESPNews... seems like a level headed kid. Id love to get him too.

 

I wonder where Drew, Weaver, and Townsend end up falling to.

The draft is June 7-8.

 

I'd like to see the Marlins go for Volstad at 16 (because I doubt Carillo or Jeff Clement are still on the board, and with 3 first rounders you can take a risk on a stud HS pitcher) and then grab one of the catchers (like Teagarden) and a SS (like Pennington) with their next two picks. Don't know if they'll be lucky enough to see the board fall that way, though.

Clement has to be #1 on our draft boards (going by what's in our system), but I don't think he'll be there at #16. Depending on what happens with Stephen Drew and Jered Weaver, I think we'll get the same quality of player at 16 that we will at 22 (so you could either attribute that to the depth of this draft, or the mediocrity of it).

 

This is a good draft to have a bunch of first round late picks in, though, I like what the middle of the first round is looking like, as long as we do the "best player available" approach and don't take a reach based on positional need...

Ryan Braun or Cesar Carrillo PLEASE!! its a Cane thing?

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Carillo is flat out sick. I saw an interview with him on ESPNews... seems like a level headed kid. Id love to get him too.

 

I wonder where Drew, Weaver, and Townsend end up falling to.

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Drew would be nice...hey don't we have 5 first round picks? two being supplementary picks?

All this draft talk has convinced me to go out to Boonsville (no, not Boonesville) tonight to watch Brendan Clark, one of the best righthanders in my county and a potential mid-rounds draft selection.

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If anyone cares...

Clark pitched a complete game, allowing 2 runs (one unearned) to score and contributed to one of his team's 5 runs. He has good stuff. 4-seam fastball in the low 80s that he didn't have the best control of today. A quality curveball which he had good control of and was willing to throw behind the count from the start of the game until the final inning. And a changeup that's nothing to write home about. From the stretch, he's every bit as good. After defensive errors and once hitting a batter in the head, he showed great poise and focsed on throwing strikes. A tight windup with a 3/4 delivery that would keep most runners in place. He was not very consistent with his leg kick and that may have affected his control today.

He's committed to Washington & Lee in Virginia. A back surgery over the winter which cost him 5 mph on his fastball, some strikeouts and probably a 1st team All-Met selection.

I'd love to have Drew fall to us. There is no way the DBacks will sign him now. He was hitting over .400 in the Independent League the last time I checked and may be the hitter in the draft most ready for the majors. I'd let Gonzo walk (unless we could trade Lowell) and sign a vertern to play for a year if Drew isn't ready for next year. He'd add a lot to our lineup.

I'd love to have Drew fall to us. There is no way the DBacks will sign him now. He was hitting over .400 in the Independent League the last time I checked and may be the hitter in the draft most ready for the majors. I'd let Gonzo walk (unless we could trade Lowell) and sign a vertern to play for a year if Drew isn't ready for next year. He'd add a lot to our lineup.

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He's represented by Boras...next.

I'd love to have Drew fall to us.? There is no way the DBacks will sign him now.? He was hitting over .400 in the Independent League the last time I checked and may be the hitter in the draft most ready for the majors.? I'd let Gonzo walk (unless we could trade Lowell) and sign a vertern to play for a year if Drew isn't ready for next year.? He'd add a lot to our lineup.

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He's represented by Boras...next.

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So? So are most of the best players in baseball. Drew isn't going to sit out another year unless he's lied to like the DBacks did.

I'd love to have Drew fall to us. There is no way the DBacks will sign him now. He was hitting over .400 in the Independent League the last time I checked and may be the hitter in the draft most ready for the majors. I'd let Gonzo walk (unless we could trade Lowell) and sign a vertern to play for a year if Drew isn't ready for next year. He'd add a lot to our lineup.

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He's represented by Boras...next.

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So? So are most of the best players in baseball. Drew isn't going to sit out another year unless he's lied to like the DBacks did.

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We'll see if he sits out another year...

 

maybe he is the next Matt Harrington :mischief2

I'd love to have Drew fall to us.? There is no way the DBacks will sign him now.? He was hitting over .400 in the Independent League the last time I checked and may be the hitter in the draft most ready for the majors.? I'd let Gonzo walk (unless we could trade Lowell) and sign a vertern to play for a year if Drew isn't ready for next year.? He'd add a lot to our lineup.

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He's represented by Boras...next.

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So? So are most of the best players in baseball. Drew isn't going to sit out another year unless he's lied to like the DBacks did.

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We'll see if he sits out another year...

 

maybe he is the next Matt Harrington :mischief2

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Nah. I think he is more likely to be the next JD Drew than the next Matt Harrington. I don't think he'll ever be the power hitter or defender JD is, but I think he'll hit over .300 with a lot of doubles and SB.