2010 MLB Amatuer Draft

[kentuckyderby]

After Harper, who goes next?

Nice lefty from Ole Miss?
Nice fireballer from The Woodlands, TX?
Pac Ten SP?

 

[pujolsjunkie]

I'm really not at all convinced Harper is going first. The Nationals spent a lot of money last year and may opt to go with someone closer to the majors. It may not be popular, but I certainly don't think it's crazy to think they'd pass on Bryce. The most talent doesn't necessarily mean the first pick. Heyward went 14th, and people knew how talented he was.

 

[kentuckyderby]

I'm really not at all convinced Harper is going first. The Nationals spent a lot of money last year and may opt to go with someone closer to the majors. It may not be popular, but I certainly don't think it's crazy to think they'd pass on Bryce. The most talent doesn't necessarily mean the first pick. Heyward went 14th, and people knew how talented he was.

Not allowed in baseball but almost perfect scenario where they could "trade down" and get SP from Ole MIss or LSU or GTU in 5th or 6th spot (save money and get additional picks in a trade)

 

[Casey2884]

I still think the Nats will go with Harper, I think drafting & signing Strasburg last year shows that they're actually serious about building a contender ... and contenders don't pass on generational talents like Harper. Also keep in mind that although the Nats stink, they have no shortage of cash - they offered Texieria a very similar contract to what the Yankees got him for, he (or his wife) simply preferred NYC to DC.

After Harper, I think Taillon goes #2. Pomeranz won't slip out of the top-5 though. Would love to see my boy Karsten Whitson go high too.

 

[pujolsjunkie]

I still think the Nats will go with Harper, I think drafting & signing Strasburg last year shows that they're actually serious about building a contender ... and contenders don't pass on generational talents like Harper. Also keep in mind that although the Nats stink, they have no shortage of cash - they offered Texieria a very similar contract to what the Yankees got him for, he (or his wife) simply preferred NYC to DC.

After Harper, I think Taillon goes #2. Pomeranz won't slip out of the top-5 though. Would love to see my boy Karsten Whitson go high too.

I'm very high on Whitson myself, and if I were to rank it in terms of how the draft "should" go, I would also have Taillon 2nd.

 

[subject to change]

Regardless of the Harper situation, I would like to see the Pirates take a high ceiling pitcher at number 2. Though the system is now filled with arms from last year's draft and various trades, I don't see anyone that has clear cut ace potential. I have difficulty seeing the team's rebuilding ever bearing real fruit without a legitimate top of the rotation starter.

 

[200lbhockeyplayer]

If the Pirates draft Taillon...sell immediately. Actually, avert the hell storm altogether and start selling Taillon now.

#1 and #2 should be Harper and Taillon...the question is only who is first.

 

[mredsox89]

If the Pirates draft Taillon...sell immediately. Actually, avert the hell storm altogether and start selling Taillon now.

#1 and #2 should be Harper and Taillon...the question is only who is first.

Already moved the only card I had Paid for my USA box with a single card which is always nice

 

[Jaypers]

Pirates = Renaudo, is what I'm thinking at this point.

 

[pujolsjunkie]

Pirates = Renaudo, is what I'm thinking at this point.

Ranaudo.

I expect better from you, JP. :lol:

 

[aarne13]

A few mock drafts
http://mlbbonusbaby.com/category/mock-draft/
http://www.mymlbdraft.com/MLB-Mock-Draft-2010

 

[kentuckyderby]

A few mock drafts
http://mlbbonusbaby.com/category/mock-draft/
http://www.mymlbdraft.com/MLB-Mock-Draft-2010

Fun reads. Thanks!

Have a whole bunch of Ragira and Machado stuff
Should be fun to see where these TEAM USA players go

 

[bballcardkid]

A few mock drafts
http://mlbbonusbaby.com/category/mock-draft/
http://www.mymlbdraft.com/MLB-Mock-Draft-2010

The top mock draft is tough to take seriously. I don't see how a future #3 starter can be taken at #2 overall over all of the other talented arms. Then again, it is the Pirates. I also don't see Ranaudo going in the top 5. His health is too much of a question right now, coupled with the emergence of other talented arms, his stock has dropped.

 

[Brett Keith]

I'm gonna say Chris Sale, if the Pirates aren't taking Taillon. I think Sale is underrated, mostly because his school. He's a college lefty with a very high upside that has an impressive track record so far. He's been healthier than Ranaudo, has fewer questions about his motion than Pomeranz and has better stuff than McGuire and may be the easiest sign of all of them.

 

[beefycheddar]

I'm gonna say Chris Sale, if the Pirates aren't taking Taillon. I think Sale is underrated, mostly because his school. He's a college lefty with a very high upside that has an impressive track record so far. He's been healthier than Ranaudo, has fewer questions about his motion than Pomeranz and has better stuff than McGuire and may be the easiest sign of all of them.

I've said this since the summer, if I was taking one pitcher I saw all summer on the Cape it would be Sale.

 

[andyduke86]

A few mock drafts
http://mlbbonusbaby.com/category/mock-draft/
http://www.mymlbdraft.com/MLB-Mock-Draft-2010

The top mock draft is tough to take seriously. I don't see how a future #3 starter can be taken at #2 overall over all of the other talented arms. Then again, it is the Pirates. I also don't see Ranaudo going in the top 5. His health is too much of a question right now, coupled with the emergence of other talented arms, his stock has dropped.

Selier does great work. He is much more reliable than whoever does that second site. The Pirates also drafted Brian Bullington so they love guys like him and McGuire. McGuire is no slouch.

 

[Brett Keith]

I'm gonna say Chris Sale, if the Pirates aren't taking Taillon. I think Sale is underrated, mostly because his school. He's a college lefty with a very high upside that has an impressive track record so far. He's been healthier than Ranaudo, has fewer questions about his motion than Pomeranz and has better stuff than McGuire and may be the easiest sign of all of them.

I've said this since the summer, if I was taking one pitcher I saw all summer on the Cape it would be Sale.

Everything I've seen and read has been impressive, I think it really is the small school factor. Maybe that's just people on the outside and all the scouting departments have him higher on their boards.

 

[kentuckyderby]

based on some of the contests run on this board by JP and others, mock drafts usually WAY off but they are still fun to read

 

[bballcardkid]

A few mock drafts
http://mlbbonusbaby.com/category/mock-draft/
http://www.mymlbdraft.com/MLB-Mock-Draft-2010

The top mock draft is tough to take seriously. I don't see how a future #3 starter can be taken at #2 overall over all of the other talented arms. Then again, it is the Pirates. I also don't see Ranaudo going in the top 5. His health is too much of a question right now, coupled with the emergence of other talented arms, his stock has dropped.

Selier does great work. He is much more reliable than whoever does that second site. The Pirates also drafted Brian Bullington so they love guys like him and McGuire. McGuire is no slouch.

I just can't see McGuire going over 3 or 4 better arms. If it's not Taillon, I'd give the nod to Pomeranz. Sale may have impressed in the Cape, but his delivery is weird.

 

[mredsox89]

A few mock drafts
http://mlbbonusbaby.com/category/mock-draft/
http://www.mymlbdraft.com/MLB-Mock-Draft-2010

The top mock draft is tough to take seriously. I don't see how a future #3 starter can be taken at #2 overall over all of the other talented arms. Then again, it is the Pirates. I also don't see Ranaudo going in the top 5. His health is too much of a question right now, coupled with the emergence of other talented arms, his stock has dropped.

Selier does great work. He is much more reliable than whoever does that second site. The Pirates also drafted Brian Bullington so they love guys like him and McGuire. McGuire is no slouch.

The top mock was also done on 3/23 for what its worth, and there are a few players who have really turned it on since then