BA's Jim Callis Presents - Mock Draft V 1.0

Here is the first edition of his four Mock Drafts. The next one is probably a couple of weeks away.

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Here's the list, though.


Mock Draft: May 14

Jim Callis' look at how the first round will shake out

By Jim Callis
May 14, 2010

1. NATIONALS: Bryce Harper.

2. PIRATES: Drew Pomeranz.

3. ORIOLES: Jameson Taillon.

4. ROYALS: Manny Machado.

5. INDIANS: Zack Cox.

6. DIAMONDBACKS: Deck McGuire.

7. METS: Yasmani Grandal.

8. ASTROS: Stetson Allie.

9. PADRES: Nick Castellanos.

10. ATHLETICS: Chris Sale.

11. BLUE JAYS: Michael Choice.

12. REDS: Christian Colon.

13. WHITE SOX: Josh Sale.

14. BREWERS: Brandon Workman.

15. RANGERS: Bryce Brentz.

16. CUBS: Karsten Whitson.

17. RAYS: A.J. Cole.

18. ANGELS: Dylan Covey.

19. ASTROS: Brett Eibner.

20. RED SOX: Anthony Ranaudo.

21. TWINS: Alex Wimmers.

22. RANGERS: Kolbrin Vitek.

23. MARLINS: Ryan LaMarre.

24. GIANTS: Yordy Cabrera.

25. CARDINALS: Matt Harvey.

26. ROCKIES: Jesse Hahn.

27. PHILLIES: Gary Brown.

28. DODGERS: Justin O'Conner.

29. ANGELS: Seth Blair.

30. ANGELS: Sammy Solis.

31. RAYS: Tyrell Jenkins.

32. YANKEES: Kyle Parker.

The Angels are going to make out like bandits again this year. Second straight draft, i believe, in which they have had back-to-back picks. They have 18, 29, and 30. Lots of good stuff should be coming their way, though I know nothing of those guys. I think the Cardinals would get a steal in Matt Harvey, though, if he does fall that low. I like him a lot.

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aminors said:

The Angels are going to make out like bandits again this year. Second straight draft, i believe, in which they have had back-to-back picks. They have 18, 29, and 30. Lots of good stuff should be coming their way, though I know nothing of those guys. I think the Cardinals would get a steal in Matt Harvey, though, if he does fall that low. I like him a lot.

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Agreed on Harvey. Harper, Taillon, Pomeranz, Cox and Harvey are tghe only ones i ahve heard of.

He's far from the first to predict it but I have a really hard time seeing the Jays take Choice.

The Angels originally picked Harvey in 2007 and received compensation when he went to UNC. I'm curious to see if they'd go after him again.

Who's this Harvey guy???

I'll probably shoot myself in the face if the Marlins draft Ryan LaMarre.

I asked Callis a few weeks ago if he thought Kevin Gausman was a first round talent, and he said emphatically, yes. I'm suprised he's not on this list.

bballcardkid said:

I asked Callis a few weeks ago if he thought Kevin Gausman was a first round talent, and he said emphatically, yes. I'm suprised he's not on this list.

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BA released their updated Top 50 Draft Picks list yesterday. Gausman was # 43.

Where does Justin O conner project in the field? I know he catches, SS, and Pitches.

He lives very close to me and Indiana HS players are rarely at the top of the MLB Draft.

I would be disappointed if the Brewers passed on Brentz and Whitson.

I'd be happy with the Giants taking Yordy Cabrera. Assuming they can sign him of course.

curious to see where our boy from Minooka would go if he wasnt committed to Texas

bballcardkid said:

I asked Callis a few weeks ago if he thought Kevin Gausman was a first round talent, and he said emphatically, yes. I'm suprised he's not on this list.

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Everything I've seen has said that his stock has continued to drop due to his stuff not looking as "sharp" as it once did.

braden said:

He's far from the first to predict it but I have a really hard time seeing the Jays take Choice.

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Personally, I'll allow them one, maybe even two, picks that I completely don't understand.

I'm really looking forward to this year's draft and I think it'll definitely define the AA-era.

kentuckyderby said:

curious to see where our boy from Minooka would go if he wasnt committed to Texas

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He'll go pro. I see him getting popped in the Supp. round.

Folty's the man. Love this guy.

pigskincardboard said:

braden said:

He's far from the first to predict it but I have a really hard time seeing the Jays take Choice.

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Personally, I'll allow them one, maybe even two, picks that I completely don't understand.

I'm really looking forward to this year's draft and I think it'll definitely define the AA-era.

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One draft will define his era?

Detroit doesn't have a first round pick?

I'd be surprised if Covey lasted that long, and I think they're a bit too low on Gausman.

Astros, Rays, and Angels will have budget picks

I would not be all that suprised if the Rays take Asher Wojciechowski and have him in the bullpen by Sept.

Blue Jays are also looking at Reggie Golden along with the Rays, Indians and Braves.

Kasrten Whitson is looking for a 4.5 mIllion dollar signing bonus. That right makes him to expesive the for the Astros, A's, and Mets.