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In-Draft Thread - 2011

Frayed Knot Jun 06 2011 05:06 PM

Kicking off now. Mets picking 13th - or in about an hour

Frayed Knot Jun 06 2011 05:10 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

As rumored - Gerrit Cole to the Pirates He spurned the Yanx three years ago so I like him already.

Frayed Knot Jun 06 2011 05:14 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

#2 -- Seattle - Danny Hultzen - LHP - U-Virginia

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jun 06 2011 05:31 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

Keep dropping, Rendon.

Edgy DC Jun 06 2011 05:34 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

"Keep dropping, Rendon." That sounds something some hoods would say, tormenting a nerd on a later episode of Happy Days, before Fonzie enters to save the day.

A Boy Named Seo Jun 06 2011 06:09 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

Looks like the Mets are lined up to get a pretty decent college pitcher again, if they wanna go that way.

seawolf17 Jun 06 2011 06:10 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

JCL's long lost cousin George to the Astros.

seawolf17 Jun 06 2011 06:12 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

Okay, Mets. MAKE IT HAPPEN.

bmfc1 Jun 06 2011 06:13 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011 Edited 2 time(s), most recently on Jun 06 2011 06:20 PM

Keith Law says Brandon Nimmo, HS OF. @keithlaw: Mets will take Brandon Nimmo. Huge pick for them - finally drafting for ceiling! http://www.wyomingnews.com/articles/201 ... -06-11.txt http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kItOEEjcGq8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcRT1gtV ... re=related

seawolf17 Jun 06 2011 06:15 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

"Best player in the history of Wyoming," eh?

A Boy Named Seo Jun 06 2011 06:16 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

Me? I didn't think I'd get picked til, like, 50th.

seawolf17 Jun 06 2011 06:18 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

Likes Torii Hunter and Ken Griffey. Player comparison as per MLB Network: Andy Van Slyke.

Frayed Knot Jun 06 2011 06:18 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

seawolf17 wrote: "Best player in the history of Wyoming," eh? Beats being called the best ice hockey player in Peru Can we just start calling him 'Captain' now?

bmfc1 Jun 06 2011 06:20 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

Excellent, Seo.

bmfc1 Jun 06 2011 06:22 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

Brandon Nimmo, OF, East HS (Cheyenne, Wyo.) ESPN/Churchill: Nimmo is a high-upside play here and a refreshing pick for the Mets. He's a good athlete and could hit for plus power down the road, but his left-handed bat profiles to play in a corner outfield spot, where his arm fits, too. Nimmo brings a good work ethic to the table and he squares up fastballs regularly. His lack of competition -- his high school does not have a team -- made it difficult for him to get seen by scouts, but he's found a way to get noticed, including an impressive display on the showcase circuit last summer. Here’s Nimmo’s comment from Baseball America: With a lean, 6-foot-3 frame with projection remaining, he’s a good athlete and one of the best sprinters in the state. He tore his right ACL playing football during his junior year in 2009 and spent most of last summer playing with a brace on his knee. He’s an above-average runner when he’s healthy, which helps him on the basepaths and in center field, and there’s more to his game than just speed. Nimmo has a pretty, efficient lefthanded swing. He’s short to the ball and has outstanding barrel awareness, consistently squaring balls up and shooting line drives to all fields. He has a good eye at the plate and should be an above-average hitter. As he gets stronger, he could add loft to his swing to turn doubles into home runs.

seawolf17 Jun 06 2011 06:24 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

Jose Fernandez to the Marlins; voted "Most Likely To Three-Hit The Mets In His Major League Debut" in high school.

Frayed Knot Jun 06 2011 06:24 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

BA's take: Many expected the Mets to take a college player when Sandy Alderson (general manager) and Paul DePodesta (scouting and player development director) took over the organization. But scouting director Chad McDonald, also in his first year with the organization, took a liking to Brandon Nimmo, the best high school player ever out of Wyoming. And he persuaded the front office to take the player he wanted, drafted Nimmo 13th overall. Nimmo was believed to be putting out a big signing bonus number in the $2.5 million range. The Mets must have confidence that they can make a deal with Nimmo and keep him from going to Arkansas.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jun 06 2011 06:44 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

High upside's cool. But is it me, or did he have the feel of a guy who'd be around later?

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jun 06 2011 06:48 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

seawolf17 wrote: "Best player in the history of Wyoming," eh? Yeah, suck it, Mike Devereaux!

bmfc1 Jun 06 2011 06:49 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011 Edited 2 time(s), most recently on Jun 06 2011 06:53 PM

There was a comment in an ESPN mock that the Mets would like to wait until 44 but don't think that he'll still be there. But Jim Bowden agrees on ESPN with LWFS's suggestion: Jim Bowden: Best picks so far based on where they picked: O's,KC,WSH,Cubs....worst picks where they picked: Mets,Astros

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jun 06 2011 06:50 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

Mikey Meathook still out there!

bmfc1 Jun 06 2011 06:52 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

Too bad that they can't trade up.

Frayed Knot Jun 06 2011 07:13 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

John Sickels on Nimmo: The Mets have been conservative in recent drafts, but the new front office promises more investment in the farm system. This is a good test of that philosophy, for Brandon Nimmo has been floating large bonus demands to skip college ball at the University of Arkansas. The Mets are wise to invest in him: he's got an exceptional set of skills and tools. A 6-2, 185 pound left-handed hitter, Nimmo is a one of the best athletes in the draft and features both above-average speed and power. Most surprisingly, he demonstrats excellent strike zone judgmetn and offensive polish, all the more remarkable given that his state lacks high school baseball. He does have experience in Legion ball and showcase events, and Nimmo has less risk than you might expect given his background. Nimmo also offers excellent makeup, and this looks like a very fine pick for the Mets.

A Boy Named Seo Jun 06 2011 07:26 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: High upside's cool. But is it me, or did he have the feel of a guy who'd be around later? I don't know shit about shit, but that's the impression I got. Whatever, let's see that potent Nim-Rod.

The Second Spitter Jun 06 2011 07:33 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

seawolf17 wrote: JCL's long lost cousin George to the Astros. The Mets haven't had a great record with the two Springers they've had on their books.........for that matter, neither has Crane Pool.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jun 06 2011 07:38 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

The Second Spitter wrote: seawolf17 wrote: JCL's long lost cousin George to the Astros. The Mets haven't had a great record with the two Springers they've had on their books.........for that matter, neither has Crane Pool. Our whole family sucks. Even our Opera House puts on lame musicals.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jun 06 2011 07:41 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

bmfc1 wrote: There was a comment in an ESPN mock that the Mets would like to wait until 44 but don't think that he'll still be there. But Jim Bowden agrees on ESPN with LWFS's suggestion: Jim Bowden: Best picks so far based on where they picked: O's,KC,WSH,Cubs....worst picks where they picked: Mets,Astros So, maybe I'm not so right about that. Mahtook keeps dropping below most draft projections, as does supposedly-polished HS lefty Daniel Norris.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jun 06 2011 08:05 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

Mahtook along with the last 5 or 6 guys to the Rays.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jun 06 2011 08:18 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

Compensation round on, Nats represented by Davey Johnson. Mets pick in 14 minutes at this rate (1 min between pixx)

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jun 06 2011 08:20 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

My new hope-he-drops crushes: Norris, Jackie Bradley, Jr. (well-rounded College WS hero/SC OF).

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jun 06 2011 08:30 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

Roberto Hernandez, Robbie Alomar also celebrity x-Met cue card readers here. Frank Viola gonna represent Flushing.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jun 06 2011 08:31 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: My new hope-he-drops crushes: Norris, Jackie Bradley, Jr. (well-rounded College WS hero/SC OF). Trying on red socks as we speak. Quick get a new crush.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jun 06 2011 08:37 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

Dickerson, maybe?

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jun 06 2011 08:42 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011 Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Jun 06 2011 08:43 PM

Or something called Michael Fulmer, a "projectable" right-handed HS pitcher. Hey! Daryl Boston!

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jun 06 2011 08:42 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

Brian Cashman's fetish for abused lefties results in this guy:

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jun 06 2011 08:49 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

Dante Bichette Junior? Holy shit, do I feel old.

The Second Spitter Jun 06 2011 08:51 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

BT giving the thumbs-up to the O's getting Dylan Bundy.

OlerudOwned Jun 06 2011 08:51 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: Or something called Michael Fulmer, a "projectable" right-handed HS pitcher. Hey! Daryl Boston! Nimmo and Fulmer are both commits to Arkansas. College baseball recruiting must be a frustrating venture.

The Second Spitter Jun 06 2011 08:54 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: Dante Bichette Junior? Holy shit, do I feel old. Last year a CPFer told me they thought you looked like Dante Bichette.

OlerudOwned Jun 06 2011 08:59 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

With Nieuwenhuis and Nimmo in the system, we're just a Hook or America shy of projecting an All-Captain outfield.

MFS62 Jun 06 2011 09:32 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

OlerudOwned wrote: Nimmo and Fulmer are both commits to Arkansas. College baseball recruiting must be a frustrating venture. Its going to be a fight between the Mets and the Arkansas alumni to see who can come up with more money to sign the Mets' picks. Later

Edgy DC Jun 06 2011 09:40 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

Hey, be fair, Key Flaw. Picking Milledge was "drafting for ceiling." Oh, the nights I've laid awake in bed praying, "Please, Lord, let them pick someone with barrell awareness." So sick of these barrell-ignorant stooges they run out night after night.

OlerudOwned Jun 06 2011 09:53 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

Barrel awareness is critical if you're going to get anywhere in Donkey Kong.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jun 06 2011 10:00 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

I get the impression Law's a bit of a douche. Least surprising thing in the world that he gives DePodesta's Met draft a standing O while reveling in smug ignorant dismissiveness when the Mets under Omar selected Cory Vaughn. I'm not strongly on one side or the other, there's always an argument to be made for the choices you make in the draft.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jun 06 2011 10:03 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

Or if you're playing pickup basketball at a cooper's. Meanwhile, Tracksuit hits a Twitter lasershot: David Wright called Nimmo tonight. Told him he sounds like a great kid. Very good player. Not a superstar. 28 minutes ago via web

Ashie62 Jun 06 2011 10:21 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

Shoulda taken Gray or Mahtook..ugh..

The Second Spitter Jun 07 2011 12:42 AM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011 Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Jun 07 2011 05:01 AM

Ashie62 wrote: Shoulda taken Gray or Mahtook..ugh.. while I tend to agree with you, the baseball draft is such a crapshoot that's it hard to get worked up about it.

metirish Jun 07 2011 04:48 AM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: I get the impression Law's a bit of a douche. Least surprising thing in the world that he gives DePodesta's Met draft a standing O while reveling in smug ignorant dismissiveness when the Mets under Omar selected Cory Vaughn. I'm not strongly on one side or the other, there's always an argument to be made for the choices you make in the draft. Why does Law like it but Bowden doesn't , apart form the idea that Law probably knows Depodesta or at least has a thing for him.

bmfc1 Jun 07 2011 04:58 AM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

I was hoping that the Mets would take college players as they are theoretically closer to the majors than HS players but Sandy and DiPodesta know more than I do, and they haven't screwed up a Mets draft yet, so I gotta trust them.

Edgy DC Jun 07 2011 07:55 AM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

The thing is, whatever steps forward the Mets have had this year have mostly come from Omar's leftovers. Looking at Sandy/Riccardi/J.P.s work so far, you've got: Bingos: Beato. Mixed Results: Paulino, Capuano, Byrdak, and O'Connor (speaking charitably on those last two). Phonies: Emaus, Young, Harris, Hairston, Hu, Boyer, and Carrasco. None of which is to say that, given the limited maneuverability they've had, they've crashed and burned, only to suggest that these things are more nuanced, and a draft class has to be sliced 10 different ways over 10 years to analyze. I'm totally against the idea of shitcanning all of Omar's legacy, but would rather try and see where it went well and went poorly and factor that into the future.

Ceetar Jun 07 2011 08:01 AM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

Edgy DC wrote: I'm totally against the idea of shitcanning all of Omar's legacy, but would rather try and see where it went well and went poorly and factor that into the future. That's the game though, obviously the old guy was totally incompetant and the new guy is the savior. It's unfair the compare the end of a tenure to the beginning of a new one too. Where Omar was operating at the end of a plan and trying to fix/mend/expand on things he'd done earlier, Sandy hasn't made any huge blunders yet and is still setting things in motion. Also, we can't forget how much we love Ike/Gee/Niese or even Tejada/Meija/Thole/Pelfrey and trash Omar either.

The Second Spitter Jun 07 2011 08:05 AM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

I don't recall reading anywhere that there was some deficiency in Omar's scouting/drafting. It was his inability to gauge the proper future value of FAs that fucked this organization.

Edgy DC Jun 07 2011 08:24 AM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

I don't think it's the game at all, and Sandy in fact sought to keep Omar in the organization. I think it's the pressure with storyline-desperate critics of the organzation, but it's never so black and white as the back page would have you believe, even when it's a black guy replaced by a white guy. (Two and two, actually.)

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jun 07 2011 10:14 AM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

Pirates open day 2 by taking Josh Bell, uber OF prospect but considered a very very tuff sign.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jun 07 2011 10:25 AM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

Mets go with Cory Mozzoni, RHP from NC State.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jun 07 2011 10:26 AM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: Pirates open day 2 by taking Josh Bell, uber OF prospect but considered a very very tuff sign. Well, yeah, he did write a letter to Major League Baseball asking them to ask all teams NOT to draft him, since he wants badly to go to school and play for Texas.

Frayed Knot Jun 07 2011 10:33 AM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: Mets go with Cory Mozzoni, RHP from NC State. Sickels: "Slightly above average stuff ... outstanding command ... I like him a lot"

Benjamin Grimm Jun 07 2011 10:33 AM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

Sometimes Josh Bell's name makes me think of Josh Gibson and Cool Papa Bell. And sometimes it makes me think of Drake and Josh.

Frayed Knot Jun 07 2011 10:40 AM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

That Williams Jerez kid from NYC goes at #81 to ... the Red Sox.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jun 07 2011 10:42 AM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

Oh, that's funny.

Frayed Knot Jun 07 2011 10:45 AM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

Sox are in the Bronx tonight for the start of a series ... they should bring him in and ask Jeter to bend over so the kid can sign his contract on Jeter's back. Then they should suit him up and let him play. Couple of the more highly regarded catchers just disappeared. Next NYM pick at #101, then #132, then every 30 picks after that.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jun 07 2011 10:46 AM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

Frayed Knot wrote: Mets go with Cory Mozzoni, RHP from NC State. Sickels: "Slightly above average stuff ... outstanding command ... I like him a lot" Wonder if he's confusing him with Carmine Ronzoni of the Bad News Bears in Breaking Training.

seawolf17 Jun 07 2011 10:59 AM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

Let's try this again, Mets. MAKE IT HAPPEN.

metirish Jun 07 2011 11:00 AM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

Are we doing good here or what?

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jun 07 2011 11:01 AM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

Round 3/101: Logan Verrett, RHP, Baylor U.

Frayed Knot Jun 07 2011 11:01 AM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

metirish wrote: Are we doing good here or what? You'd have to ask someone who actually knows what they're talking about ... and even they don't know. #101 - Logan Verrett - RHP - Baylor U.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jun 07 2011 11:05 AM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

Keith Law on Verrett: Verrett will come out early and sit 90-93 but doesn't hold his velocity deep into games, although he does drive the ball down in the zone. He pairs it with a short slider/cutter in the low 80s and a hard changeup; his arm slot seems tough for a slider and he might be a candidate for a true curveball. His delivery is short and compact with minimal stride, little hip rotation, and no shoulder tilt, so there's good reason he can't generate plus velocity but the potential there's potentially more velocity in there if someone wants to rework his delivery. Right now he projects as a three-pitch reliever who'll sit 92-94 or so, but he could go higher to a team that doesn't mind taking a risk on a college starter who might need more development time than normal.

seawolf17 Jun 07 2011 11:05 AM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

PFFFFFFFFFFT. Tropeano's way better than this Verrett character. WAY TO MISS THE GUY IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD, SANDY.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jun 07 2011 11:08 AM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

Does your guy have a brother like this?!? Huh? [youtube:2s9fsznt]cAhmLTo3p9I[/youtube:2s9fsznt]

Edgy DC Jun 07 2011 11:13 AM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

My quick-glance clairvoyance report on Cory Mozzoni. Scouts are split on whether his name is Mozzoni or Mazzoni. He has a dark, brooding, boyish face which suggests the intense guy who freaks out when you fuck with his stuff, which only tempts his teammates to continue fucking with his stuff to provoke more freakouts. His heroes are UFC fighters and Rand Paul. Has had two roommates move out on him because it's all about him. Insists he can dunk but and he has been known to spend hours on a side court in the gym working on dunking. Nonetheless, nobody takes the bet because it's just too pathetic the way he lays the ball in and snaps the rim back on the way down and calls it dunking. Has changed his major from psychology to sociology to parks and rec. (Parks and rec?!) Nickname is "Cooter."

seawolf17 Jun 07 2011 11:16 AM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

Where's Edgy when we need him to post the Facebook picture of Mozzoni and his girlfriend?

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jun 07 2011 11:24 AM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=626673758 Believe that's a MFY hat he's wearing backwards. That or Braves.

bmfc1 Jun 07 2011 11:26 AM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

Thanks for posting the video, JCL.

Edgy DC Jun 07 2011 11:27 AM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

seawolf17 wrote: Where's Edgy when we need him to post the Facebook picture of Mozzoni and his girlfriend? What, you can't right-click?

seawolf17 Jun 07 2011 11:31 AM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

Nah, I just didn't want to step on your toes. Consecutive picks: Kyle Simon (BAL), Kyle Smith (KC), Kylin Turnbull (WSH).

Ceetar Jun 07 2011 11:33 AM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: Pirates open day 2 by taking Josh Bell, uber OF prospect but considered a very very tuff sign. Well, yeah, he did write a letter to Major League Baseball asking them to ask all teams NOT to draft him, since he wants badly to go to school and play for Texas. which has to be code for "pay me" because otherwise you just ignore whoever drafts you and go to college.

seawolf17 Jun 07 2011 11:34 AM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

Ceetar wrote: LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: Pirates open day 2 by taking Josh Bell, uber OF prospect but considered a very very tuff sign. Well, yeah, he did write a letter to Major League Baseball asking them to ask all teams NOT to draft him, since he wants badly to go to school and play for Texas. which has to be code for "pay me" because otherwise you just ignore whoever drafts you and go to college. Karma, bitch. Enjoy last place.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jun 07 2011 11:36 AM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

Cubs select Tony Zych, dude with a fastball with movement that touches 100. Houston follows with HS pitcher Christopher Lee-- a pick with teeth! And, Wolf, by the time he gets to the majors, the Pirates most assuredly won't be in last. Their minors are still stacked.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jun 07 2011 11:37 AM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

Mets going after college pitchers with blonde girlyfriends, meet 4th round choice Tyler Pill from Cal State Fullerton:

Frayed Knot Jun 07 2011 11:38 AM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

Mets take a chill pill with their 4th round pick -- actually a Tyler Pill, RHP, Cal State Fullerton

seawolf17 Jun 07 2011 11:38 AM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

I know. But still. Tyler "Pilly" Pill to the Metsies with the 132nd pick, a RHP out of Cal State Fullerton who is a semifinalist for the Dick Howser Award, which is apparently the college baseball Heisman.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jun 07 2011 11:38 AM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

That is one tall drink of water. Our guy's pretty long, too.

Frayed Knot Jun 07 2011 11:41 AM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

Pill was drafted by the Rockies in the 25th round in 2008 but did not sign. Older brother Brett - also via Cal St Fullerton - is an infielder at AAA Fresno in the SFG system.

seawolf17 Jun 07 2011 11:52 AM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

Five of the last 21 picks have been named "Kyle."

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jun 07 2011 11:56 AM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

Frayed Knot wrote: Mets go with Cory Mozzoni, RHP from NC State. Sickels: "Slightly above average stuff ... outstanding command ... I like him a lot" More than Daniel Norris? (Touted as possible top-15 pick; went to Toronto at #71.)

Benjamin Grimm Jun 07 2011 11:56 AM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

Any of them from Wyoming?

Edgy DC Jun 07 2011 11:58 AM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

seawolf17 wrote: Five of the last 21 picks have been named "Kyle." All the Corys need roommates.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jun 07 2011 12:00 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

And how about those Tylers? Do Californian parents get a prenatal pamphlet or something?

seawolf17 Jun 07 2011 12:06 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

The last ten picks have included four Matts.

Benjamin Grimm Jun 07 2011 12:08 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

Doesn't anyone name their kids "Boof" anymore? Where have all the "Orbers" gone?

seawolf17 Jun 07 2011 12:09 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

Mixed emotions as the Mets fall two picks short of Nick Tropeano, who goes to Houston with the 160th pick. Congratulations Nick!

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jun 07 2011 12:11 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011 Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Jun 07 2011 12:14 PM

NOTABLES REMAINING: -- Nicky Delmonico, C/3B, Farragut HS (TN)-- plus bat who could stick at catcher, Georgia commitment -- Dillon Maples, RHP, Pinecrest HS (NC)-- low-90s fastball with good movement/iffy command; decent slurvy curveball for strikes -- Josh Osich, LHP, Oregon State-- threw no-hitter against UCLA while facing Trevor Bauer

bmfc1 Jun 07 2011 12:13 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011 Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Jun 07 2011 12:18 PM

The Mets take yet another pitcher drafting John (You're With Me) Leathersich, from UMass, Lowell in the 5th round. Read his influences: http://www.goriverhawks.com/sports/m-ba ... ack00.html

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jun 07 2011 12:15 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

Goes by Jack Leathersich, looks like a closer type "I throw baseballs fast" [url]http://twitter.com/#!/LeatherRocket

seawolf17 Jun 07 2011 12:18 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: Goes by Jack Leathersich, looks like a closer type "I throw baseballs fast" [url]http://twitter.com/#!/LeatherRocket Gave him the official CPF Twitter welcome. If he responds, I'll ask him to sing his fight song.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jun 07 2011 12:21 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

G: There's a lot out there about Jack Leathersich the baseball player, what does Jack like to do outside of the diamond? JL: I just like to hang out with my friends. I am big in the weight room; I like to get in there, put my iPod on and go to work. I do like to try and play golf every once in a while. I guess you could just say I like to be a normal college kid. When I am away from the field, I try to relax and keep baseball separate. When I get to the field, it’s all business for me. I like to say there’s a time for baseball and there’s a time to just be a normal guy. JG: You list Tom Glavine as an influence; have you ever met Tom in person? What about Glavine did you admire (other than the fact you are both lefthanders)? JL: No, I have never met him. I always admired Glavine for the way he carried himself and went about his business. I think he is as professional as professional gets. He might not have been the hardest thrower, but he knew he was going to get you out somehow. When I watched him play, he was always super confident. I try to base my mound confidence off of what I saw in Glavine as a kid. JG: You are nicknamed “The Rocket.” How did you garner this nickname? JL: Oh man, it’s been going on for a while now. I guess it started in the Valley League when I came out of the pen and threw mostly fastballs. It’s always been something that people have called me jokingly. I was called it in Valley as well as at UMass and down the Cape. JG: What is your mound entrance music and why? JL: Another One Bites the Dust by Queen. A walk out is all about originality, you don’t want to come out to something that everyone uses. I thought it was a good song to use as a strikeout pitcher. I thought it had a good little ring to it, I’ve used other songs but I felt that one fit me the best.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jun 07 2011 12:29 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

Short lefty, starred as a closer in Cape Cod last summer (31 K/21 innings), Bahston-area born-and-raised. Did we just draft Masshole Wagner?

metirish Jun 07 2011 12:30 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

Yeah like no one would ever think to use Another One Bites the Dust , very original.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jun 07 2011 12:34 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

To be fair, this is a generation of draftees that is all over the reggaeton, Jay-Z, and nu-metal (with a little AC/DC among the "traditionalists"), and one that completely missed the wrestling heyday of JunkYard Dog.

Ceetar Jun 07 2011 12:43 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

metirish wrote: Yeah like no one would ever think to use Another One Bites the Dust , very original. I prefer the song for when the opposing team removes a pitcher mid-inning. I'd rock as a scoreboard operator.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jun 07 2011 12:51 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

I've always liked the idea of a closer coming in to the strains of a funeral mass (or, failing that, a farty New Orleans jazz funeral). And there goes Delmonico to Baltimore. Why NOT take a chance on a bat like that? Will the Mets take a chance on a bat like that? Will the Mets draft a position player ever again?

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jun 07 2011 01:01 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: I've always liked the idea of a closer coming in to the strains of a funeral mass (or, failing that, a farty New Orleans jazz funeral). And there goes Delmonico to Baltimore. Why NOT take a chance on a bat like that? Will the Mets take a chance on a bat like that? Will the Mets draft a position player ever again? Yes. Come on down, high-school outfielder Joe Tuschak.

Ashie62 Jun 07 2011 01:04 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: High upside's cool. But is it me, or did he have the feel of a guy who'd be around later? Uh...yeah..

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jun 07 2011 01:09 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011 Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Jun 07 2011 01:09 PM

Their Northeast scouts must've like Tuschak's tools better than those of Mike Trout-y Derek Fisher, with a sweet bat and superprecocious plate selectivity and developing power and a Virginia commitment... from the same area, but a little younger. He goes at 204 to the Rangers.

Ashie62 Jun 07 2011 01:09 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: Mets go with Cory Mozzoni, RHP from NC State. Holy Cannoli!

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jun 07 2011 01:13 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

#222: Meaty Arizona 1B Cole Frenzel. Originally from North Dakota. Come on, Montana!

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jun 07 2011 01:13 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

Cole Frenzel, 1B, Arizona

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jun 07 2011 01:20 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

#252 makes the Mets yell, "MUNO!" (Daniel, of Fresno State, a switch-hitting shortstop.)

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jun 07 2011 01:26 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

That sleep-whooping you heard was from Second Spitter, as the Mets go Greek with #282, nabbing Florida's Alexander Panteliodis, a lefty arm. And at #286, a "Jace Fry" goes to the A's; G-Fafif, do you know something we don't?

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jun 07 2011 01:37 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: That sleep-whooping you heard was from Second Spitter, as the Mets go Greek with #282, nabbing Florida's Alexander Panteliodis, a lefty arm. "Panteliodis" being the Grecian term for "pantsload."

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jun 07 2011 01:58 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

Speaking of which, we've entered the even-more-of-a-crapshoot portion of our program. #312 and #342-- Rounds 9 and 10-- are a pair of high-school righties: Matthew Budgell (CA) and Christian Montgomery (IN).

batmagadanleadoff Jun 07 2011 03:25 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

I'd say that the draft's been a crapshhot from the get-go. Here's every single first-round, overall 13th pick ever drafted: 2011 - Brandon Nimmo – Mets - RF 2010 – Chris Sale – White Sox – LHP 2009 – Grant Green – A’s – SS 2008 – Brett Wallace – Cards – 3B 2007 – Beau Mills – Indians – 3B 2006 – Tyler Colvin – Cubs – OF 2005 – Brandon Snyder – Orioles – C 2004 – Bill Bray – Expos – LHP 2003 – Aaron Hill – Blue Jays – SS 2002 – Khalil Greene – Padres – SS 2001 – Casey Kotchman – Angels – 1B 2000 – Shaun Boyd – Cards – 2B 1999 – Mike Paradis – Orioles – RHP 1998 – J.M. Gold – Brewers – RHP 1997 – Kyle Peterson – Brewers – RHP 1996 – Robert Stratton – Mets – OF 1995 – Mark Redman – Twins – LHP 1994 – Paul Konerko – Dodgers – C 1993 – Matt Drews – Yankees – RHP 1992 – Chad McConnell – Phillies – OF 1991 – Manny Ramirez – Indians – OF 1990 – Donovan Osborne – Cards – LHP 1989 – Brent Mayne – Royals – C 1988 – Austin Manahan – Pirates – SS 1987 – Bill Spiers – Brewers – SS 1986 – Ryan Bowen – Astros – RHP 1985 – Jeff Bumgarner – Twins – RHP 1984 – Bob Caffrey – Expos – C 1983 – Joel Davis – White Sox – RHP 1982 – John Russell – Phillies – C/OF 1981 – George Alpert – Indians – OF 1980 – Lebo Powell – Phillies – C 1979 – Rick Leach – Tigers – OF 1978 – Bill Hayes – Cubs – C 1977 – Andrew Madden – Red Sox – RHP 1976 – Tom Thurberg – Mets – OF/RHP 1975 – Rick Sofield – Twins – SS 1974 – Garry Templeton – Cards – SS 1973 – Doug Heinhold – Yankees – RHP 1972 – Richard Bengston – Mets – C 1971 – Frank Tanana – Angels – LHP 1970 – John Bedard – Pirates – RHP 1969 – Noel Jenke – Red Sox – OF 1968 – Tim Grant – Reds – RHP 1967 – Dan Haynes – White Sox – 3B 1966 – Gary Nolan – Reds – RHP 1965 – Gene Lamont – Tigers - C

Ceetar Jun 07 2011 03:30 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

I'm hoping for Manny Ramirez then.

Frayed Knot Jun 07 2011 03:34 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

batmagadanleadoff wrote: I'd say that the draft's been a crapshhot from the get-go. Depends on your definition of 'crap-shoot'. If by that you mean that even a first-round pick is hardly a guarantee of success, well then you're correct. But a 1st round pick is MUCH more likely to succeed than a 2nd, a 2nd more likely than a 3rd, and by the time you reach the 4th round the odds are a small fraction of where they were when you started. Also throw in the idea that if this draft is as talented as they claim then a mid-round pick this year has even better odds than a mid-round pick in others. Besides, there were some nice names on that 13's list even if there were a lot of misses in between. Plus I'd like to think teams are getting better at this as the draft era has evolved although I don't know if facts would back me up there.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jun 07 2011 04:14 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

batmagadanleadoff wrote: I 1976 – Tom Thurberg – Mets – OF/RHP Double threat! 6 wins, 106 Ks and a .373 average for Jackson in 1980! UMBD sez he showed good power with Class A Wausau in '77 (11 HRs) but appears to have moved to the mound full-time in '78.

Methead Jun 07 2011 04:25 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

I gotta stop looking at the birthdates of these kids... it's only gonna get worse as the years drag on.

themetfairy Jun 07 2011 05:33 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

Methead wrote: I gotta stop looking at the birthdates of these kids... it's only gonna get worse as the years drag on. I hit my low when I discovered that Ruben Tejada is younger than my daughter....

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jun 07 2011 09:19 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

Guys, I'm relatively young here, right? These guys were born when I was in high school.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jun 07 2011 09:28 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

I kind of get a kick out seeing Dwight Smith Jr. and Jack Armstrong Jr. get drafted (both were this year). Makes me remember their dads.

MFS62 Jun 07 2011 09:51 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

After stifling the urge to regurge over the selection of a "toolsy" high school position player in the first round, I began to re-think it. I'm feeling better about the first two picks. Sandy and staff aren't looking for a quick fix - players with college experience who might make the majors in a year or two and quickly make their drafting skills look good. They picked players who will need time to develop, and that shows me a commitment to building the organization and player development- a longer term approach. I like that. Later

batmagadanleadoff Jun 08 2011 08:08 AM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

I ran the list of all-time first rounders, overall fifth-picks for every year of the draft. Somewhat better than the 13th picks, but not by as much as I would've imagined. Even at the #5 slot, it's still a big crap-shoot. No Hall of Famers here, but two in-their-prime superduperstars who were once considered locks for the Hall. 2011 – Derek (Bubba) Starling – Royals – OF 2010 – Drew Pomeranz – Indians – LHP 2009 – Matthew Hobgood – Orioles – RHP 2008 – Buster Posey – Giants – C 2007 – Matt LaPorta – Brewers – 1B 2006 – Brandon Morrow – Mariners – RHP 2005 – Ryan Braun – Brewers – 3B 2004 – Mark Rogers – Brewers – RHP 2003 – Chris Lubanski – Royals – OF 2002 – Clint Everts – Expos – RHP 2001 – Mark Teixeira – Rangers – 3B 2000 – Justin Wayne – Expos – RHP 1999 – B.J. Garbe – Twins – OF 1998 – J.D. Drew – Cards – OF 1997 – Vernon Wells – Blue Jays – OF 1996 – John Patterson – Expos – RHP 1995 – Ariel Prieto – A’s – RHP 1994 – Josh Booty – Marlins – SS 1993 – Jeff Granger – Royals – LHP 1992 – Chad Mottola – Reds – OF 1991 – James Henderson – Brewers – RHP 1990 – Kurt Miller – Pirates – RHP 1989 – Donald Harris – Rangers – OF 1988 – Bill Bene – Dodgers – RHP 1987 – Jack McDowell – White Sox – RHP 1986 – Kent Mercker – Braaves – LHP 1985 – Kurt Brown – White Sox – C 1984 – Pat Pacillo – Reds – RHP 1983 – Stan Hilton – A’s – RHP 1982 – Dwight Gooden – Mets – RHP 1981 – Matt Williams – Blue Jays – RHP (the Matt Williams) 1980 – Jeff Pyburn – Padres – OF 1979 – Juan Bustabad – A’s – SS 1978 – Andy Hawkins – Padres – RHP 1977 – Kevin Richards – Tigers – RHP 1976 – Bob Owchinko – Padres – LHP 1975 – Rich O’Keefe – Brewers – LHP 1974 – Dale Murphy – Braves – C 1973 – Glenn Tufts – Indians – 1B 1972 – Bob Goodman – Expos – C 1971 – Roy Branch – Royals – RHP 1970 – Mike Martin – Phillies – LHP 1969 – Alan Bannister – Angels – SS 1968 – Bobby Valentine – Dodgers – OF 1967 – John Jones – Senators – C 1966 – Dean Burk – Cubs – RHP 1965 – Billy Conigliaro – Red Sox - OF

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jun 08 2011 08:17 AM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

I kind of get a kick out seeing Dwight Smith Jr. and Jack Armstrong Jr. get drafted (both were this year). Makes me remember their dads. Also drafted yesterday: Shawon Dunston Jr. (Cubs) Ivan Rodriguez Jr. (Twins) Cameron Seitzer (Tampa Bay; son of Kevin, his other son Nick is a Royals minor leaguer) The Cubs also selected this guy, son of a famous Mystery Athlete: Anyone out there who hasn't already heard the answer wanna take a guess?

batmagadanleadoff Jun 08 2011 08:18 AM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011 Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Jun 08 2011 08:23 AM

BTW - The 1968 Dodgers draft is considered by many, to be the best draft ever by one team. That year, the Dodgers also selected Steve Garvey, Ron Cey, and Davey Lopes. But not before picking Bobby V.

TransMonk Jun 08 2011 08:22 AM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

The Brewers drafted Scott Boras' kid. I wonder who his agent will be?

Edgy DC Jun 08 2011 08:23 AM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

I kind of get a kick out seeing Dwight Smith Jr. and Jack Armstrong Jr. get drafted (both were this year). Makes me remember their dads. Also drafted yesterday: Shawon Dunston Jr. (Cubs) Ivan Rodriguez Jr. (Twins) Cameron Seitzer (Tampa Bay; son of Kevin, his other son Nick is a Royals minor leaguer) The Cubs also selected this guy, son of a famous Mystery Athlete: Anyone out there who hasn't already heard the answer wanna take a guess? I don't know, but two things: [list][*]Is he like the least urban youth at the MLB Urban Youth Academy? [/*:m] [*]Isn't the song of a Famous Mystery Athlete exactly not the sort of person the MLB Urban Youth Academy is set up for?[/*:m][/list:u] I'll guess John Elway.

Benjamin Grimm Jun 08 2011 08:30 AM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

TransMonk wrote: The Brewers drafted Scott Boras' kid. I wonder who his agent will be? Gotta be Bean Stringfellow.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jun 08 2011 08:31 AM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

Here's a clue: Shared a bedroom with Len Dykstra, sort of.

Edgy DC Jun 08 2011 08:34 AM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

Oh, so it's a Gretzky. How could I not appreciate that hair flip?

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jun 08 2011 08:41 AM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

Yup, Trevor Gretzky, first baseman.

Frayed Knot Jun 08 2011 08:51 AM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

Trevor Gretzky listed at 6' 4" - 190, fairly large considering his father was possibly the least physically impressive looking sports superstar ever.

Edgy DC Jun 08 2011 09:05 AM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

Wayne just tweeted me this photo.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jun 08 2011 11:50 AM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

Draft still going on, Mets have selected many more high schoolers than they typically have, this is where the idea they can challenge slot comes to the test. Just looking over names, you gotta admire 14th round selection Xorge Carillo, a catcher from ASU and Mexico. Jack "LeatherRocket" Leathersich says he's jazzed about the blue-and-orange. I've decided to adopt him in fact. Beverly’s Jack Leathersich said yesterday he plans to forego a final year of eligibility with the UMass-Lowell baseball team after the hard-throwing junior left-hander was selected by the New York Mets in the fifth round of the Major League Baseball draft. Leathersich is the highest UML player ever selected. “Oh my God. It’s unbelievable,’’ said the 6-foot Leathersich. “I talked to the area scout (Art Pontarelli) about 10 minutes before they called. I can’t put it into words. I have one year left (at UML) but I’m definitely going to sign.’’ Leathersich, who turns 21 on July 14, is coming off a 7-3 season with 126 strikeouts in 89 innings with only 26 walks. “He’s a tremendous player. He came in as a 160-pound kid who threw 84 mph and he left as a 200-pounder who is throwing 95 mph,’’ said UMass-Lowell coach Ken Harring. “He’s won a lot of big games for us. I think he can climb the levels pretty quickly. .?.?. He still has a lot of things to work on but I think he can be a really good pitcher.’’

Benjamin Grimm Jun 08 2011 11:57 AM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

Among the things he needs work on are his negotiating skills.

Edgy DC Jun 08 2011 12:09 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

See Xorge waddle. [youtube]Na-dcfZYv0[/youtube] See Xorge take good care of his starting pitchers.

Edgy DC Jun 08 2011 12:31 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

Rd. 1 (13th overall), Brandon Nimmo, Cheyenne East HS (Wy.) Rd. 1A (44th overall), Michael Fulmer, Deer Creek HS (Ok.) Rd. 2 (71st overall), Cory Mazzoni, RHP, N.C. State Rd. 3 (101), Logan Verrett, RHP, Baylor Rd. 4 (132), Tyler Pill, RHP, Cal State Fullerton Rd. 5 (162), Jack Leathersich, LHP, UMass Lowell Rd. 6 (192), Joe Tuschak, CF, Northern (Dillsburg, Pa.) HS Rd. 7 (222), Cole Frenzel, 1B, Arizona Rd. 8 (252), Danny Muno, SS, Fresno State Rd. 9 (282), Alex Panteliodis, LHP, Florida Rd. 10 (312), Matthew Budgell, RHP, Woodbridge (Calif.) HS Rd. 11 (342), Chris Montgomery, RHP, Lawrence Central (Ind.) HS Rd. 12 (372), Kenny Mathews, LHP, Diamond Bar (Calif.) HS Rd. 13 (402), Robert Gsellman, RHP, Westchester (Calif.) HS Rd. 14 (432), Xorge Carrillo, C, Arizona State Rd. 15 (462), Phillip Evans, SS, La Costa Canyon (Calif.) HS Rd. 16 (492), Brandon Marquez, CF, Odessa (Texas) HS Rd. 17 (522), Jonathan Clark, CF, Lee University Rd. 18 (552), Travis Taijeron, CF, Cal Poly Pomona Rd. 19 (582), Dustin Lawley, CF, Univ. of West Florida Rd. 20 (612), Mason Robbins, CF, George County (Miss.) HS Rd. 21 (642), Jonathan Gant, RHP, Wiregrass Ranch (Fla.) HS Rd. 22 (672), Casey Turgeon, SS, Dunedin (Fla.) HS Rd. 23 (702), Jeffrey Diehl, C, Cranton (R.I.) HS West Rd. 24 (732), Tant Shepherd, 1B, Texas Rd. 25 (762), Andrew Reed, LHP, Terre Haute (Ind.) South Vigo HS Rd. 26 (792), Casey Hauptman, RHP, Nebraska Rd. 27 (822), Randy Fontanez, RHP, South Florida Rd. 28 (852), Jharel Cotton, RHP, Miami Dade CC South Rd. 29 (882), Joshua Ake, SS, Hunterdon Central (NJ) Regional HS Rd. 30 (912), Jacob Hansen, LHP, F.P. Walshe HS (Fort Macleod, Alberta)

Edgy DC Jun 08 2011 12:42 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

Top Ten Names 10. Logan Verrett: A rodent superhero 9. Tyler Pill: what groupies take to keep Aerosmith from impregnating them 8. Joshua Ake: I think he won the Booker Prize. 7. Jack Leathersich: already getting beaucoup hits at Gayseball.com 6. Joe Tuschak: Excuse me, Mr. Kotter 5. Travis Taijeron: To here and back, baby. 4: Alex Panteliodis: As already noted, that's Greek for "pants load." 4. Xorge Carrillo: I'm xungry? Are you xungry? I could go for some xam and cheese. 3. Randy Fontanez: Future roommate for Fernando Fartinez. 2. Jharel Cotton: Future roommate for Jhonny Peralta. 1. Tant Shepherd: as per the urban dictionary.

Vic Sage Jun 08 2011 01:25 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

stupid nicknames by that stupid ESPN guy: Captain Nimmo Mike Fulmer'nate of mercury - he's da bomb! Saucy Cory Ron-zoni Logan "en vino" Verritas Tyler throws the Pill Jack, the leather boy Joe Tushake shack Coledigger Frenzel never mind. i'm bored already.

Frayed Knot Jun 08 2011 05:15 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

Edgy DC wrote: Rd. 1 (13th overall), Brandon Nimmo, Cheyenne East HS (Wy.) Rd. 1A (44th overall), Michael Fulmer, Deer Creek HS (Ok.) Rd. 2 (71st overall), Cory Mazzoni, RHP, N.C. State Rd. 3 (101), Logan Verrett, RHP, Baylor Rd. 4 (132), Tyler Pill, RHP, Cal State Fullerton Rd. 5 (162), Jack Leathersich, LHP, UMass Lowell Rd. 6 (192), Joe Tuschak, CF, Northern (Dillsburg, Pa.) HS Rd. 7 (222), Cole Frenzel, 1B, Arizona Rd. 8 (252), Danny Muno, SS, Fresno State Rd. 9 (282), Alex Panteliodis, LHP, Florida Rd. 10 (312), Matthew Budgell, RHP, Woodbridge (Calif.) HS Rd. 11 (342), Chris Montgomery, RHP, Lawrence Central (Ind.) HS Rd. 12 (372), Kenny Mathews, LHP, Diamond Bar (Calif.) HS Rd. 13 (402), Robert Gsellman, RHP, Westchester (Calif.) HS Rd. 14 (432), Xorge Carrillo, C, Arizona State Rd. 15 (462), Phillip Evans, SS, La Costa Canyon (Calif.) HS Rd. 16 (492), Brandon Marquez, CF, Odessa (Texas) HS Rd. 17 (522), Jonathan Clark, CF, Lee University Rd. 18 (552), Travis Taijeron, CF, Cal Poly Pomona Rd. 19 (582), Dustin Lawley, CF, Univ. of West Florida Rd. 20 (612), Mason Robbins, CF, George County (Miss.) HS Rd. 21 (642), Jonathan Gant, RHP, Wiregrass Ranch (Fla.) HS Rd. 22 (672), Casey Turgeon, SS, Dunedin (Fla.) HS Rd. 23 (702), Jeffrey Diehl, C, Cranton (R.I.) HS West Rd. 24 (732), Tant Shepherd, 1B, Texas Rd. 25 (762), Andrew Reed, LHP, Terre Haute (Ind.) South Vigo HS Rd. 26 (792), Casey Hauptman, RHP, Nebraska Rd. 27 (822), Randy Fontanez, RHP, South Florida Rd. 28 (852), Jharel Cotton, RHP, Miami Dade CC South Rd. 29 (882), Joshua Ake, SS, Hunterdon Central (NJ) Regional HS Rd. 30 (912), Jacob Hansen, LHP, F.P. Walshe HS (Fort Macleod, Alberta) and .... Rd. 31 (942); Chad Zurcher, SS, Memphis, Tenn. Rd. 32 (972); Carlos Leyva, SS, Cal State Dominguez Hills, Calif. Rd. 33 (1,002); Tyson Seng, RHP, Oklahoma, Okla. Rd. 34 (1,032); Jacob Lugo, RHP, Centenary, N.J. Rd. 35 (1,062); Chase Bradford, RHP, Central Florida, Fla. Rd. 36 (1,092); Ryan Hutson, 1B, Texas-San Antonio, Texas Rd. 37 (1,122); Craig Missigman, RHP, Olympic HS, Charlotte, N.C. Rd. 38 (1,152); Dustin Emmons, RHP, UC RIverside, Calif. Rd. 39 (1,182); Charley Thurber, OF, Tennessee, Tenn. Rd. 40 (1,212); Alexis Mercado, C, Otay Ranch HS, Chula Vista, Calif Rd. 41 (1,242); Mark Picca, LHP, Texas-Arlington, Texas Rd. 42 (1,272); Gregory Pron, OF, West Florida, Fla. Rd. 43 (1,302); Jacob Decker, SS, Piedmont (Okla.) HS, Okla. Rd. 44 (1,332); Clint Sharp, RHP, Howard (Texas) JC, Texas Rd. 45 (1,362); Andrew Marra, RHP, St. Thomas of Villanova, LaSalle, Ont. Rd. 46 (1,392); Richard Ruff, RHP, Quincy (Ill.), Ill. Rd. 47 (1,422); Cole Limbaugh, RHP, Childersburg (Ala.) HS, Ala. Rd. 48 (1,452); Malcolm Clapsaddle, RHP, Santa Fe (Fla.) JC, Fla. Rd. 49 (1,482); Sean Buckle, LHP, Wilson HS, Long Beach, Calif. Rd. 50 (1,512); Eddie Rohan, C, Winthrop, S.C.

MFS62 Jun 08 2011 09:41 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

Anybody know if Carlos Leyva is related to ex-major league manager (and ex- Mets minor league coach) Nick Leyva? I don't even want to think about any relatives of Cole Limbaugh. Later

bmfc1 Jun 09 2011 10:01 AM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

Twitter updated from Jack "LeatherRocket" Leathersich: Training sesh with matt and sandy then relaxing all day! #grind

batmagadanleadoff Jun 09 2011 10:08 AM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

Here's the list of every overall #3 pick. Two Hall of famers drafted within four years of each other -- teammates for many years for the same expansion team that drafted them. Not much star power considering that the list covers almost 50 years of players that were the most sought after in their respective classes .... a noticeable uptick, though, for players who carved out replacement level+, but not spectacular careers. 2011 – Trevor Bauer – Diamondbacks – RHP 2010 – Manny Machado – Orioles – SS 2009 – Donovan Tate – Padres – OF 2008 – Eric Hosmer – Royals – 1B 2007 – Josh Vitters – Cubs – 3B 2006 – Evan Longoria – Devil Rays – 3B 2005 – Jeffrey Clement – Mariners – C 2004 – Philip Humber – Mets – RHP 2003 – Kyle Sleeth – Tigers – RHP 2002 – Chris Gruier – Reds – RHP 2001 – Dewon Brazelton – Devil Rays – RHP 2000 – Luis Montanez – Cubs – SS 1999 – Eric Munson – Tigers – C 1998 – Corey Patterson – Cubs – OF 1997 – Troy Glaus – Angels – 3B 1996 – Braden Looper – Cards – RHP 1995 – Jose Cruz, Jr. – Mariners – OF 1994 – Dustin Hermanson – Padres – RHP 1993 – Brian Anderson – Angels – LHP 1992 – Billy Wallace – Expos – LHP 1991 – David McCarty – Twins – OF 1990 – Mike Lieberthal – Phillies – C 1989 – Roger Salkeld – Mariners – RHP 1988 – Steve Avery - Braves – LHP 1987 – Willie Banks – Twins – RHP 1986 – Matt Williams – Giants – SS (this is the Matt Williams. Really). 1985 – Bobby Witt – Rangers – RHP 1984 – Drew Hall – Cubs – LHP 1983 – Jeff Kunkel – Rangers – SS 1982 – Jimmy Jones – Padres – RHP 1981 – Dick Schofield – Angels – SS 1980 – Ken Dayley – Braves – LHP 1979 – Jay Schroeder – Blue Jays – C 1978 – Hubie Brooks – Mets – SS 1977 – Paul Molitor – Brewers – SS 1976 – Ken Smith – Braves – 3B 1975 – Les Filkins – Tigers – OF 1974 – Lonnie Smith – Phillies – OF 1973 – Robin Yount – Brewers – SS 1972 – Larry Christenson – Phillies – RHP 1971 – Tom Bianco = Brewers – SS 1970 – Barry Foote – Expos – C 1969 – Ted Nicholson – White Sox – 3B 1968 – Marty Cott – Astros – 3B 1967 – Mike Garman – Red Sox – RHP 1966 – Wayne Twitchell – Astros – RHP 1965 – Joe Coleman – Senators – RHP

seawolf17 Jun 09 2011 11:16 AM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

Rd. 16 (492), Brandon Marquez, CF, Odessa (Texas) HS Rd. 17 (522), Jonathan Clark, CF, Lee University Rd. 18 (552), Travis Taijeron, CF, Cal Poly Pomona Rd. 19 (582), Dustin Lawley, CF, Univ. of West Florida Rd. 20 (612), Mason Robbins, CF, George County (Miss.) HS You gotta have a lot of center fielders, or else you're gonna have a lot of triples.

Frayed Knot Jun 10 2011 11:27 AM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

From a BA post-draft Q&A: Q: From a pure talent standpoint (signability aside) what are your thoughts on the Mets draft as a whole? Jim Callis: I like the way the Mets came out and went after upside. They loved Brandon Nimmo and grabbed him at 13, or else someone would have taken him at the bottom of the first round. Michael Fulmer [44th overall] got overshadowed by [fellow Oklahoma HS pitchers] Dylan Bundy [4th overall] and Archie Bradley [7th overall] this spring, but he has a quality arm. If they sign Phillip Evans (15th round) and Mason Robbins (20th), that would be a nice coup. Evans & Robbins are high-school players (SS & OF) and from Callis's comment on them I take it that they're are the type that the Mets haven't been drafting in recent years and will take some cash to buy them out of college offers.

Ceetar Jun 10 2011 01:27 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

Nats got a real winner here huh? [url]http://flotn.blogspot.com/2011/06/nats-draft-bigot.html

Frayed Knot Jun 14 2011 03:40 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

John Sickels' post-draft assessment: The Mets have promised to be more aggressive in the draft, and this is a good start. ... Nimmo and Fulmer provide plenty of upside at the top, while college picks Mazzoni, Verrett, Pill, and Muno could all advance pretty quickly through the system. There are some more speculative/upside choices mixed in, and if the Mets are really serious about spending money they could see what it takes to steer some of the teen-round-tough-sign picks away from college. Selected reviews, more via the link: 1st round) Brandon Nimmo, OF, Wyoming HS: He'll want a lot of money to skip college ball at Arkansas, but I think it is worth it. He's got above average tools across the board, good plate discipline, and more polish than we have any right to expect given his background. [bad weather state, no HS team] 1-Supp) Michael Fulmer, RHP, Oklahoma HS: Mid-90s fastball, good slider, needs better changeup but hardly a serious flaw at this point. Also has an Arkansas commitment. 2) Cory Mazzoni, RHP, North Carolina State: Low-90s fastball, sometimes faster, good breaking ball, good splitter, interesting stats. Note outstanding K/BB and K/IP ratios. 3.30 ERA, 137/29 K/BB in 115 IP. 3) Logan Verrett, RHP, Baylor: Good athlete, 90 MPH fastball, good slider, good changeup, good control, not a dominator but has few flaws that can't be corrected. 2.93 ERA, 96/31 K/BB in 101 IP. 10) Matthew Budgell, RHP, California HS: Projectable, velocity inconsistent, Cal State Fullerton recruit. Could go much higher in '14 draft if he goes to school. OTHERS OF NOTE: LHP Ken Matthews (12th round, California HS) is another Fullerton recruit with average present stuff who could go much higher with three more years of development. SS Phil Evans (15th round, California HS) got first round buzz at one point but erratic spring and San Diego State commit dropped his stock. OF Mason Robbins (20th round, Mississippi HS) could have gone 15 rounds higher if not for strong Southern Miss commitment. FK: Note the "could go much higher in 2014" comments on some of the later round picks. Fans mostly focus on the early rounders (for obvious reasons) but the constant 'Mets are cheap' comments were really misplaced when thrown at top 100 picks applied much better to the mid & later rounds where they usually took few if any chances. Now it's unlikely all of these guys will sign this year, but the ones that do could, if all things go well, turn out to be bargains later on even if they command what seems like a high price now.

Frayed Knot Jun 14 2011 08:55 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

On the other hand, if the Mets have been drafting so poorly - or at least overly cautiously - in the middle rounds in recent years as every "expert" knows, it doesn't really negate the fact that they're getting contributions this season, and significant ones in most cases, from the likes of: - Josh Thole - 13th Round 2005 - Daniel Murphy - 13th Round 2006 - Lucas Duda - 7th Round 2007 - Nick Evans - 5th Round 2004 (OK, not much of a contribution here) - Bobby Parnell - 9th Round 2005 plus, although in slightly more round-about ways - Angel Pagan - 4th Round 1999 - Pedro Beato - 17th Round 2005 and (really stretching things here) - Jason Isringhausen, 44th Round 1991

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jun 15 2011 05:59 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

12 draft picks signed, as per the Mets (via Rubin). Edgy DC wrote: ]Rd. 1 (13th overall), Brandon Nimmo, Cheyenne East HS (Wy.) Rd. 1A (44th overall), Michael Fulmer, Deer Creek HS (Ok.) Rd. 2 (71st overall), Cory Mazzoni, RHP, N.C. State Rd. 3 (101), Logan Verrett, RHP, Baylor Rd. 4 (132), Tyler Pill, RHP, Cal State Fullerton Rd. 5 (162), Jack Leathersich, LHP, UMass Lowell Rd. 6 (192), Joe Tuschak, CF, Northern (Dillsburg, Pa.) HS Rd. 7 (222), Cole Frenzel, 1B, Arizona Rd. 8 (252), Danny Muno, SS, Fresno State Rd. 9 (282), Alex Panteliodis, LHP, Florida Rd. 10 (312), Matthew Budgell, RHP, Woodbridge (Calif.) HS Rd. 11 (342), Chris Montgomery, RHP, Lawrence Central (Ind.) HS Rd. 12 (372), Kenny Mathews, LHP, Diamond Bar (Calif.) HS Rd. 13 (402), Robert Gsellman, RHP, Westchester (Calif.) HS Rd. 14 (432), Xorge Carrillo, C, Arizona State Rd. 15 (462), Phillip Evans, SS, La Costa Canyon (Calif.) HS Rd. 16 (492), Brandon Marquez, CF, Odessa (Texas) HS Rd. 17 (522), Jonathan Clark, CF, Lee University Rd. 18 (552), Travis Taijeron, CF, Cal Poly Pomona Rd. 19 (582), Dustin Lawley, CF, Univ. of West Florida Rd. 20 (612), Mason Robbins, CF, George County (Miss.) HS Rd. 21 (642), Jonathan Gant, RHP, Wiregrass Ranch (Fla.) HS Rd. 22 (672), Casey Turgeon, SS, Dunedin (Fla.) HS Rd. 23 (702), Jeffrey Diehl, C, Cranton (R.I.) HS West Rd. 24 (732), Tant Shepherd, 1B, Texas Rd. 25 (762), Andrew Reed, LHP, Terre Haute (Ind.) South Vigo HS Rd. 26 (792), Casey Hauptman, RHP, Nebraska Rd. 27 (822), Randy Fontanez, RHP, South Florida Rd. 28 (852), Jharel Cotton, RHP, Miami Dade CC South Rd. 29 (882), Joshua Ake, SS, Hunterdon Central (NJ) Regional HS Rd. 30 (912), Jacob Hansen, LHP, F.P. Walshe HS (Fort Macleod, Alberta) and .... Rd. 31 (942); Chad Zurcher, SS, Memphis, Tenn. Rd. 32 (972); Carlos Leyva, SS, Cal State Dominguez Hills, Calif. Rd. 33 (1,002); Tyson Seng, RHP, Oklahoma, Okla. Rd. 34 (1,032); Jacob Lugo, RHP, Centenary, N.J. Rd. 35 (1,062); Chase Bradford, RHP, Central Florida, Fla. Rd. 36 (1,092); Ryan Hutson, 1B, Texas-San Antonio, Texas Rd. 37 (1,122); Craig Missigman, RHP, Olympic HS, Charlotte, N.C. Rd. 38 (1,152); Dustin Emmons, RHP, UC RIverside, Calif. Rd. 39 (1,182); Charley Thurber, OF, Tennessee, Tenn. Rd. 40 (1,212); Alexis Mercado, C, Otay Ranch HS, Chula Vista, Calif Rd. 41 (1,242); Mark Picca, LHP, Texas-Arlington, Texas Rd. 42 (1,272); Gregory Pron, OF, West Florida, Fla. Rd. 43 (1,302); Jacob Decker, SS, Piedmont (Okla.) HS, Okla. Rd. 44 (1,332); Clint Sharp, RHP, Howard (Texas) JC, Texas Rd. 45 (1,362); Andrew Marra, RHP, St. Thomas of Villanova, LaSalle, Ont. Rd. 46 (1,392); Richard Ruff, RHP, Quincy (Ill.), Ill. Rd. 47 (1,422); Cole Limbaugh, RHP, Childersburg (Ala.) HS, Ala. Rd. 48 (1,452); Malcolm Clapsaddle, RHP, Santa Fe (Fla.) JC, Fla. Rd. 49 (1,482); Sean Buckle, LHP, Wilson HS, Long Beach, Calif. Rd. 50 (1,512); Eddie Rohan, C, Winthrop, S.C.

Edgy DC Jun 21 2011 01:20 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

Nineteen in the bag. Pick Signed Rd. 1 (13th overall), Brandon Nimmo, Cheyenne East HS (Wy.) Rd. 1A (44th overall), Michael Fulmer, Deer Creek HS (Ok.) Rd. 2 (71st overall), Cory Mazzoni, RHP, N.C. State X Rd. 3 (101), Logan Verrett, RHP, Baylor Rd. 4 (132), Tyler Pill, RHP, Cal State Fullerton Rd. 5 (162), Jack Leathersich, LHP, UMass Lowell Rd. 6 (192), Joe Tuschak, CF, Northern (Dillsburg, Pa.) HS Rd. 7 (222), Cole Frenzel, 1B, Arizona Rd. 8 (252), Danny Muno, SS, Fresno State X Rd. 9 (282), Alex Panteliodis, LHP, Florida Rd. 10 (312), Matthew Budgell, RHP, Woodbridge (Calif.) HS Rd. 11 (342), Chris Montgomery, RHP, Lawrence Central (Ind.) HS Rd. 12 (372), Kenny Mathews, LHP, Diamond Bar (Calif.) HS Rd. 13 (402), Robert Gsellman, RHP, Westchester (Calif.) HS Rd. 14 (432), Xorge Carrillo, C, Arizona State Rd. 15 (462), Phillip Evans, SS, La Costa Canyon (Calif.) HS Rd. 16 (492), Brandon Marquez, CF, Odessa (Texas) HS Rd. 17 (522), Jonathan Clark, CF, Lee University X Rd. 18 (552), Travis Taijeron, CF, Cal Poly Pomona X Rd. 19 (582), Dustin Lawley, CF, Univ. of West Florida X Rd. 20 (612), Mason Robbins, CF, George County (Miss.) HS Rd. 21 (642), Jonathan Gant, RHP, Wiregrass Ranch (Fla.) HS Rd. 22 (672), Casey Turgeon, SS, Dunedin (Fla.) HS Rd. 23 (702), Jeffrey Diehl, C, Cranton (R.I.) HS West Rd. 24 (732), Tant Shepherd, 1B, Texas Rd. 25 (762), Andrew Reed, LHP, Terre Haute (Ind.) South Vigo HS Rd. 26 (792), Casey Hauptman, RHP, Nebraska X Rd. 27 (822), Randy Fontanez, RHP, South Florida X Rd. 28 (852), Jharel Cotton, RHP, Miami Dade CC South Rd. 29 (882), Joshua Ake, SS, Hunterdon Central (NJ) Regional HS Rd. 30 (912), Jacob Hansen, LHP, F.P. Walshe HS (Fort Macleod, Alberta) Rd. 31 (942); Chad Zurcher, SS, Memphis, Tenn. X Rd. 32 (972); Carlos Leyva, SS, Cal State Dominguez Hills, Calif. X Rd. 33 (1,002); Tyson Seng, RHP, Oklahoma, Okla. X Rd. 34 (1,032); Jacob Lugo, RHP, Centenary, N.J. X Rd. 35 (1,062); Chase Bradford, RHP, Central Florida, Fla. X Rd. 36 (1,092); Ryan Hutson, 1B, Texas-San Antonio, Texas X Rd. 37 (1,122); Craig Missigman, RHP, Olympic HS, Charlotte, N.C. Rd. 38 (1,152); Dustin Emmons, RHP, UC RIverside, Calif. X Rd. 39 (1,182); Charley Thurber, OF, Tennessee, Tenn. X Rd. 40 (1,212); Alexis Mercado, C, Otay Ranch HS, Chula Vista, Calif Rd. 41 (1,242); Mark Picca, LHP, Texas-Arlington, Texas X Rd. 42 (1,272); Gregory Pron, OF, West Florida, Fla. X Rd. 43 (1,302); Jacob Decker, SS, Piedmont (Okla.) HS, Okla. Rd. 44 (1,332); Clint Sharp, RHP, Howard (Texas) JC, Texas Rd. 45 (1,362); Andrew Marra, RHP, St. Thomas of Villanova, LaSalle, Ont. Rd. 46 (1,392); Richard Ruff, RHP, Quincy (Ill.), Ill. X Rd. 47 (1,422); Cole Limbaugh, RHP, Childersburg (Ala.) HS, Ala. Rd. 48 (1,452); Malcolm Clapsaddle, RHP, Santa Fe (Fla.) JC, Fla. Rd. 49 (1,482); Sean Buckle, LHP, Wilson HS, Long Beach, Calif. Rd. 50 (1,512); Eddie Rohan, C, Winthrop, S.C. X

Benjamin Grimm Jun 21 2011 01:42 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

Muno, Taijeron, and Seng have already appeared in Mets minor league games.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jul 05 2011 11:50 AM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

Like the major-league representatives, the draft-signee roster slouches toward .500: -- Leathersich (5th), Carrillo (14th), and Missigman (37th) came onboard last week. -- Draft-eligible sophomore-- and also-North-Dakotan-- Cole Frenzel (7th) joined 'em over the weekend. (It appears "slot" is indeed of little consideration in the new regime.)

Edgy DC Jul 05 2011 12:01 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

XORGE! Let's keep it up, men. Pick Signed Rd. 1 (13th overall), Brandon Nimmo, Cheyenne East HS (Wy.) Rd. 1A (44th overall), Michael Fulmer, Deer Creek HS (Ok.) Rd. 2 (71st overall), Cory Mazzoni, RHP, N.C. State X Rd. 3 (101), Logan Verrett, RHP, Baylor Rd. 4 (132), Tyler Pill, RHP, Cal State Fullerton Rd. 5 (162), Jack Leathersich, LHP, UMass Lowell X Rd. 6 (192), Joe Tuschak, CF, Northern (Dillsburg, Pa.) HS Rd. 7 (222), Cole Frenzel, 1B, Arizona X Rd. 8 (252), Danny Muno, SS, Fresno State X Rd. 9 (282), Alex Panteliodis, LHP, Florida Rd. 10 (312), Matthew Budgell, RHP, Woodbridge (Calif.) HS Rd. 11 (342), Chris Montgomery, RHP, Lawrence Central (Ind.) HS Rd. 12 (372), Kenny Mathews, LHP, Diamond Bar (Calif.) HS Rd. 13 (402), Robert Gsellman, RHP, Westchester (Calif.) HS Rd. 14 (432), Xorge Carrillo, C, Arizona State X Rd. 15 (462), Phillip Evans, SS, La Costa Canyon (Calif.) HS Rd. 16 (492), Brandon Marquez, CF, Odessa (Texas) HS Rd. 17 (522), Jonathan Clark, CF, Lee University X Rd. 18 (552), Travis Taijeron, CF, Cal Poly Pomona X Rd. 19 (582), Dustin Lawley, CF, Univ. of West Florida X Rd. 20 (612), Mason Robbins, CF, George County (Miss.) HS Rd. 21 (642), Jonathan Gant, RHP, Wiregrass Ranch (Fla.) HS Rd. 22 (672), Casey Turgeon, SS, Dunedin (Fla.) HS Rd. 23 (702), Jeffrey Diehl, C, Cranton (R.I.) HS West Rd. 24 (732), Tant Shepherd, 1B, Texas Rd. 25 (762), Andrew Reed, LHP, Terre Haute (Ind.) South Vigo HS Rd. 26 (792), Casey Hauptman, RHP, Nebraska X Rd. 27 (822), Randy Fontanez, RHP, South Florida X Rd. 28 (852), Jharel Cotton, RHP, Miami Dade CC South Rd. 29 (882), Joshua Ake, SS, Hunterdon Central (NJ) Regional HS Rd. 30 (912), Jacob Hansen, LHP, F.P. Walshe HS (Fort Macleod, Alberta) Rd. 31 (942); Chad Zurcher, SS, Memphis, Tenn. X Rd. 32 (972); Carlos Leyva, SS, Cal State Dominguez Hills, Calif. X Rd. 33 (1,002); Tyson Seng, RHP, Oklahoma, Okla. X Rd. 34 (1,032); Jacob Lugo, RHP, Centenary, N.J. X Rd. 35 (1,062); Chase Bradford, RHP, Central Florida, Fla. X Rd. 36 (1,092); Ryan Hutson, 1B, Texas-San Antonio, Texas X Rd. 37 (1,122); Craig Missigman, RHP, Olympic HS, Charlotte, N.C. X Rd. 38 (1,152); Dustin Emmons, RHP, UC RIverside, Calif. X Rd. 39 (1,182); Charley Thurber, OF, Tennessee, Tenn. X Rd. 40 (1,212); Alexis Mercado, C, Otay Ranch HS, Chula Vista, Calif Rd. 41 (1,242); Mark Picca, LHP, Texas-Arlington, Texas X Rd. 42 (1,272); Gregory Pron, OF, West Florida, Fla. X Rd. 43 (1,302); Jacob Decker, SS, Piedmont (Okla.) HS, Okla. Rd. 44 (1,332); Clint Sharp, RHP, Howard (Texas) JC, Texas Rd. 45 (1,362); Andrew Marra, RHP, St. Thomas of Villanova, LaSalle, Ont. Rd. 46 (1,392); Richard Ruff, RHP, Quincy (Ill.), Ill. X Rd. 47 (1,422); Cole Limbaugh, RHP, Childersburg (Ala.) HS, Ala. Rd. 48 (1,452); Malcolm Clapsaddle, RHP, Santa Fe (Fla.) JC, Fla. Rd. 49 (1,482); Sean Buckle, LHP, Wilson HS, Long Beach, Calif. Rd. 50 (1,512); Eddie Rohan, C, Winthrop, S.C. X

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jul 15 2011 11:05 AM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

Fulmer (about 175k above slot!) and Tuschak are in the fold... bringing the Mets to .500 (25 signed).

Edgy DC Jul 15 2011 11:11 AM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

Pick Signed Rd. 1 (13th overall), Brandon Nimmo, Cheyenne East HS (Wy.) Rd. 1A (44th overall), Michael Fulmer, Deer Creek HS (Ok.) X Rd. 2 (71st overall), Cory Mazzoni, RHP, N.C. State X Rd. 3 (101), Logan Verrett, RHP, Baylor Rd. 4 (132), Tyler Pill, RHP, Cal State Fullerton Rd. 5 (162), Jack Leathersich, LHP, UMass Lowell X Rd. 6 (192), Joe Tuschak, CF, Northern (Dillsburg, Pa.) HS X Rd. 7 (222), Cole Frenzel, 1B, Arizona X Rd. 8 (252), Danny Muno, SS, Fresno State X Rd. 9 (282), Alex Panteliodis, LHP, Florida Rd. 10 (312), Matthew Budgell, RHP, Woodbridge (Calif.) HS Rd. 11 (342), Chris Montgomery, RHP, Lawrence Central (Ind.) HS Rd. 12 (372), Kenny Mathews, LHP, Diamond Bar (Calif.) HS Rd. 13 (402), Robert Gsellman, RHP, Westchester (Calif.) HS Rd. 14 (432), Xorge Carrillo, C, Arizona State X Rd. 15 (462), Phillip Evans, SS, La Costa Canyon (Calif.) HS Rd. 16 (492), Brandon Marquez, CF, Odessa (Texas) HS Rd. 17 (522), Jonathan Clark, CF, Lee University X Rd. 18 (552), Travis Taijeron, CF, Cal Poly Pomona X Rd. 19 (582), Dustin Lawley, CF, Univ. of West Florida X Rd. 20 (612), Mason Robbins, CF, George County (Miss.) HS Rd. 21 (642), Jonathan Gant, RHP, Wiregrass Ranch (Fla.) HS Rd. 22 (672), Casey Turgeon, SS, Dunedin (Fla.) HS Rd. 23 (702), Jeffrey Diehl, C, Cranton (R.I.) HS West Rd. 24 (732), Tant Shepherd, 1B, Texas Rd. 25 (762), Andrew Reed, LHP, Terre Haute (Ind.) South Vigo HS Rd. 26 (792), Casey Hauptman, RHP, Nebraska X Rd. 27 (822), Randy Fontanez, RHP, South Florida X Rd. 28 (852), Jharel Cotton, RHP, Miami Dade CC South Rd. 29 (882), Joshua Ake, SS, Hunterdon Central (NJ) Regional HS Rd. 30 (912), Jacob Hansen, LHP, F.P. Walshe HS (Fort Macleod, Alberta) Rd. 31 (942); Chad Zurcher, SS, Memphis, Tenn. X Rd. 32 (972); Carlos Leyva, SS, Cal State Dominguez Hills, Calif. X Rd. 33 (1,002); Tyson Seng, RHP, Oklahoma, Okla. X Rd. 34 (1,032); Jacob Lugo, RHP, Centenary, N.J. X Rd. 35 (1,062); Chase Bradford, RHP, Central Florida, Fla. X Rd. 36 (1,092); Ryan Hutson, 1B, Texas-San Antonio, Texas X Rd. 37 (1,122); Craig Missigman, RHP, Olympic HS, Charlotte, N.C. X Rd. 38 (1,152); Dustin Emmons, RHP, UC RIverside, Calif. X Rd. 39 (1,182); Charley Thurber, OF, Tennessee, Tenn. X Rd. 40 (1,212); Alexis Mercado, C, Otay Ranch HS, Chula Vista, Calif Rd. 41 (1,242); Mark Picca, LHP, Texas-Arlington, Texas X Rd. 42 (1,272); Gregory Pron, OF, West Florida, Fla. X Rd. 43 (1,302); Jacob Decker, SS, Piedmont (Okla.) HS, Okla. Rd. 44 (1,332); Clint Sharp, RHP, Howard (Texas) JC, Texas Rd. 45 (1,362); Andrew Marra, RHP, St. Thomas of Villanova, LaSalle, Ont. Rd. 46 (1,392); Richard Ruff, RHP, Quincy (Ill.), Ill. X Rd. 47 (1,422); Cole Limbaugh, RHP, Childersburg (Ala.) HS, Ala. Rd. 48 (1,452); Malcolm Clapsaddle, RHP, Santa Fe (Fla.) JC, Fla. Rd. 49 (1,482); Sean Buckle, LHP, Wilson HS, Long Beach, Calif. Rd. 50 (1,512); Eddie Rohan, C, Winthrop, S.C. X

Edgy DC Jul 15 2011 11:17 AM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

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LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jul 15 2011 11:19 AM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: Fulmer (about 175k above slot!) and Tuschak are in the fold... bringing the Mets to .500 (25 signed). Or maybe not quite, on the former. Jim Callis/BA wrote: A #Mets source tells me, contrary to my report yesterday, terms of sandwich pick Michael Fulmer's bonus are not finalized. #mlbdraft

Edgy DC Jul 15 2011 11:22 AM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

Time to get Logan Verett on board. [youtube:wwjjze4s]cAhmLTo3p9I[/youtube:wwjjze4s]

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jul 20 2011 02:35 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

No Verrett just yet, but Gsellman's deal is just swell, man, and Pantload's made a bankload.

Edgy DC Jul 20 2011 02:58 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

Pick Signed Rd. 1 (13th overall), Brandon Nimmo, Cheyenne East HS (Wy.) Rd. 1A (44th overall), Michael Fulmer, Deer Creek HS (Ok.) X Rd. 2 (71st overall), Cory Mazzoni, RHP, N.C. State X Rd. 3 (101), Logan Verrett, RHP, Baylor Rd. 4 (132), Tyler Pill, RHP, Cal State Fullerton Rd. 5 (162), Jack Leathersich, LHP, UMass Lowell X Rd. 6 (192), Joe Tuschak, CF, Northern (Dillsburg, Pa.) HS X Rd. 7 (222), Cole Frenzel, 1B, Arizona X Rd. 8 (252), Danny Muno, SS, Fresno State X Rd. 9 (282), Alex Panteliodis, LHP, Florida X Rd. 10 (312), Matthew Budgell, RHP, Woodbridge (Calif.) HS Rd. 11 (342), Chris Montgomery, RHP, Lawrence Central (Ind.) HS Rd. 12 (372), Kenny Mathews, LHP, Diamond Bar (Calif.) HS Rd. 13 (402), Robert Gsellman, RHP, Westchester (Calif.) HS X Rd. 14 (432), Xorge Carrillo, C, Arizona State X Rd. 15 (462), Phillip Evans, SS, La Costa Canyon (Calif.) HS Rd. 16 (492), Brandon Marquez, CF, Odessa (Texas) HS Rd. 17 (522), Jonathan Clark, CF, Lee University X Rd. 18 (552), Travis Taijeron, CF, Cal Poly Pomona X Rd. 19 (582), Dustin Lawley, CF, Univ. of West Florida X Rd. 20 (612), Mason Robbins, CF, George County (Miss.) HS Rd. 21 (642), Jonathan Gant, RHP, Wiregrass Ranch (Fla.) HS Rd. 22 (672), Casey Turgeon, SS, Dunedin (Fla.) HS Rd. 23 (702), Jeffrey Diehl, C, Cranton (R.I.) HS West Rd. 24 (732), Tant Shepherd, 1B, Texas Rd. 25 (762), Andrew Reed, LHP, Terre Haute (Ind.) South Vigo HS Rd. 26 (792), Casey Hauptman, RHP, Nebraska X Rd. 27 (822), Randy Fontanez, RHP, South Florida X Rd. 28 (852), Jharel Cotton, RHP, Miami Dade CC South Rd. 29 (882), Joshua Ake, SS, Hunterdon Central (NJ) Regional HS Rd. 30 (912), Jacob Hansen, LHP, F.P. Walshe HS (Fort Macleod, Alberta) Rd. 31 (942); Chad Zurcher, SS, Memphis, Tenn. X Rd. 32 (972); Carlos Leyva, SS, Cal State Dominguez Hills, Calif. X Rd. 33 (1,002); Tyson Seng, RHP, Oklahoma, Okla. X Rd. 34 (1,032); Jacob Lugo, RHP, Centenary, N.J. X Rd. 35 (1,062); Chase Bradford, RHP, Central Florida, Fla. X Rd. 36 (1,092); Ryan Hutson, 1B, Texas-San Antonio, Texas X Rd. 37 (1,122); Craig Missigman, RHP, Olympic HS, Charlotte, N.C. X Rd. 38 (1,152); Dustin Emmons, RHP, UC RIverside, Calif. X Rd. 39 (1,182); Charley Thurber, OF, Tennessee, Tenn. X Rd. 40 (1,212); Alexis Mercado, C, Otay Ranch HS, Chula Vista, Calif Rd. 41 (1,242); Mark Picca, LHP, Texas-Arlington, Texas X Rd. 42 (1,272); Gregory Pron, OF, West Florida, Fla. X Rd. 43 (1,302); Jacob Decker, SS, Piedmont (Okla.) HS, Okla. Rd. 44 (1,332); Clint Sharp, RHP, Howard (Texas) JC, Texas Rd. 45 (1,362); Andrew Marra, RHP, St. Thomas of Villanova, LaSalle, Ont. Rd. 46 (1,392); Richard Ruff, RHP, Quincy (Ill.), Ill. X Rd. 47 (1,422); Cole Limbaugh, RHP, Childersburg (Ala.) HS, Ala. Rd. 48 (1,452); Malcolm Clapsaddle, RHP, Santa Fe (Fla.) JC, Fla. Rd. 49 (1,482); Sean Buckle, LHP, Wilson HS, Long Beach, Calif. Rd. 50 (1,512); Eddie Rohan, C, Winthrop, S.C. X [

Edgy DC Aug 10 2011 01:41 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

A team needs a catcher, and so the Mets sign Jeff Diehl. Most double entendre-est quote of that article: "Beltran took me down the tunnel.. ." Sean Buckle looks like he is going to college --- drafted despite having a broken neck. I think Malcolm Clapsaddle will go to college also, which is a tragedy, I think. Pick Signed Rd. 1 (13th overall), Brandon Nimmo, Cheyenne East HS (Wy.) Rd. 1A (44th overall), Michael Fulmer, Deer Creek HS (Ok.) X Rd. 2 (71st overall), Cory Mazzoni, RHP, N.C. State X Rd. 3 (101), Logan Verrett, RHP, Baylor Rd. 4 (132), Tyler Pill, RHP, Cal State Fullerton X Rd. 5 (162), Jack Leathersich, LHP, UMass Lowell X Rd. 6 (192), Joe Tuschak, CF, Northern (Dillsburg, Pa.) HS X Rd. 7 (222), Cole Frenzel, 1B, Arizona X Rd. 8 (252), Danny Muno, SS, Fresno State X Rd. 9 (282), Alex Panteliodis, LHP, Florida X Rd. 10 (312), Matthew Budgell, RHP, Woodbridge (Calif.) HS X Rd. 11 (342), Chris Montgomery, RHP, Lawrence Central (Ind.) HS Rd. 12 (372), Kenny Mathews, LHP, Diamond Bar (Calif.) HS Rd. 13 (402), Robert Gsellman, RHP, Westchester (Calif.) HS X Rd. 14 (432), Xorge Carrillo, C, Arizona State X Rd. 15 (462), Phillip Evans, SS, La Costa Canyon (Calif.) HS Rd. 16 (492), Brandon Marquez, CF, Odessa (Texas) HS Rd. 17 (522), Jonathan Clark, CF, Lee University X Rd. 18 (552), Travis Taijeron, CF, Cal Poly Pomona X Rd. 19 (582), Dustin Lawley, CF, Univ. of West Florida X Rd. 20 (612), Mason Robbins, CF, George County (Miss.) HS Rd. 21 (642), Jonathan Gant, RHP, Wiregrass Ranch (Fla.) HS Rd. 22 (672), Casey Turgeon, SS, Dunedin (Fla.) HS Rd. 23 (702), Jeffrey Diehl, C, Cranton (R.I.) HS West X Rd. 24 (732), Tant Shepherd, 1B, Texas Rd. 25 (762), Andrew Reed, LHP, Terre Haute (Ind.) South Vigo HS Rd. 26 (792), Casey Hauptman, RHP, Nebraska X Rd. 27 (822), Randy Fontanez, RHP, South Florida X Rd. 28 (852), Jharel Cotton, RHP, Miami Dade CC South Rd. 29 (882), Joshua Ake, SS, Hunterdon Central (NJ) Regional HS Rd. 30 (912), Jacob Hansen, LHP, F.P. Walshe HS (Fort Macleod, Alberta) Rd. 31 (942); Chad Zurcher, SS, Memphis, Tenn. X Rd. 32 (972); Carlos Leyva, SS, Cal State Dominguez Hills, Calif. X Rd. 33 (1,002); Tyson Seng, RHP, Oklahoma, Okla. X Rd. 34 (1,032); Jacob Lugo, RHP, Centenary, N.J. X Rd. 35 (1,062); Chase Bradford, RHP, Central Florida, Fla. X Rd. 36 (1,092); Ryan Hutson, 1B, Texas-San Antonio, Texas X Rd. 37 (1,122); Craig Missigman, RHP, Olympic HS, Charlotte, N.C. X Rd. 38 (1,152); Dustin Emmons, RHP, UC RIverside, Calif. X Rd. 39 (1,182); Charley Thurber, OF, Tennessee, Tenn. X Rd. 40 (1,212); Alexis Mercado, C, Otay Ranch HS, Chula Vista, Calif Rd. 41 (1,242); Mark Picca, LHP, Texas-Arlington, Texas X Rd. 42 (1,272); Gregory Pron, OF, West Florida, Fla. X Rd. 43 (1,302); Jacob Decker, SS, Piedmont (Okla.) HS, Okla. Rd. 44 (1,332); Clint Sharp, RHP, Howard (Texas) JC, Texas Rd. 45 (1,362); Andrew Marra, RHP, St. Thomas of Villanova, LaSalle, Ont. Rd. 46 (1,392); Richard Ruff, RHP, Quincy (Ill.), Ill. X Rd. 47 (1,422); Cole Limbaugh, RHP, Childersburg (Ala.) HS, Ala. Rd. 48 (1,452); Malcolm Clapsaddle, RHP, Santa Fe (Fla.) JC, Fla. Rd. 49 (1,482); Sean Buckle, LHP, Wilson HS, Long Beach, Calif. Rd. 50 (1,512); Eddie Rohan, C, Winthrop, S.C. X

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 10 2011 01:50 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

Tyler Pill is riding the Cyclone. Rubin wrote about him today.

Edgy DC Aug 10 2011 01:52 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

Of course. Updated to reflect. Budgell too.

Frayed Knot Aug 10 2011 02:18 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

Five days to the signing deadline and no word on Nimmo. Of course there's nothing unusual about that as even the 1st rounders who agree to something early usually don't sign and announce until the last minute because MLB is afraid that if it's an above-slot signing then other players/agents will use that price to drive up their price. Best to keep everyone ignorant (or so the thinking goes). Only 1/3 or so of the 1st rounders have signed and most of them from the back end. Front end HS players generally sign late.

Frayed Knot Aug 15 2011 06:14 AM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

Mike Puma sez: The Mets are confident their No. 1 pick, Brandon Nimmo, will be locked up by tonight's midnight deadline for signing draft choices, but the 18-year-old outfielder's father isn't so sure. Ron Nimmo told The Post yesterday that significant progress in contract talks still has to be made between the Mets and his son. He called the $2.5 million figure that has been floated "a good number for discussion purposes," but indicated the asking price is a different figure. If the Mets and Nimmo don't strike a deal, the player will enroll in classes at Arkansas next Monday, according to the elder Nimmo. "[The Mets] have some work to do," Ron Nimmo said. "There's some disparity. "It's not all about the money. You get one shot at this deal and you're going to have to live off this for six years." I'd be extremely surprised if he doesn't sign. As of this morning 23 of the 33 first-round picks are still negotiating as are 11 of 27 supplemental first-rounders and nearly one third (98 of 331) of those selected in the first 10 rounds. Of course many of these guys have actually agreed to terms but are keeping mum under orders from MLB until those deals will be announced at some point today. The consensus is that all but maybe two of the first-rounders will sign before the midnight deadline.

Edgy DC Aug 15 2011 07:19 AM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

OK, I've run searches on half these guys. Help me finish this table off. Pick Signed Rd. 1 (13th overall), Brandon Nimmo, Cheyenne East HS (Wy.) Expected to Sign Rd. 1A (44th overall), Michael Fulmer, Deer Creek HS (Ok.) X - Gulf Coast Rd. 2 (71st overall), Cory Mazzoni, RHP, N.C. State X - St. Lucie Rd. 3 (101), Logan Verrett, RHP, Baylor Flying in for Physical Last Week Rd. 4 (132), Tyler Pill, RHP, Cal State Fullerton X - Brooklyn Rd. 5 (162), Jack Leathersich, LHP, UMass Lowell X - Brooklyn Rd. 6 (192), Joe Tuschak, CF, Northern (Dillsburg, Pa.) HS X - Gulf Coast Rd. 7 (222), Cole Frenzel, 1B, Arizona X - Brooklyn Rd. 8 (252), Danny Muno, SS, Fresno State X - Brooklyn Rd. 9 (282), Alex Panteliodis, LHP, Florida X - Gulf Coast (inactive) Rd. 10 (312), Matthew Budgell, RHP, Woodbridge (Calif.) HS X - Gulf Coast Rd. 11 (342), Chris Montgomery, RHP, Lawrence Central (Ind.) HS ?? Rd. 12 (372), Kenny Mathews, LHP, Diamond Bar (Calif.) HS Rd. 13 (402), Robert Gsellman, RHP, Westchester (Calif.) HS =#FF0000]Cal State-Fullerton? Rd. 14 (432), Xorge Carrillo, C, Arizona State X - Brooklyn Rd. 15 (462), Phillip Evans, SS, La Costa Canyon (Calif.) HS Closely Watched by Mets in Summer Tourneys Rd. 16 (492), [crossout]Brandon[/crossout] Bradley Marquez, CF, Odessa (Texas) HS X Rd. 17 (522), Jonathan Clark, CF, Lee University X Rd. 18 (552), Travis Taijeron, CF, Cal Poly Pomona X Rd. 19 (582), Dustin Lawley, CF, Univ. of West Florida X Rd. 20 (612), Mason Robbins, CF, George County (Miss.) HS =#FF0000]Southern Miss? Rd. 21 (642), [crossout]Jonathan[/crossout] John Gant, RHP, Wiregrass Ranch (Fla.) HS X Rd. 22 (672), Casey Turgeon, SS, Dunedin (Fla.) HS =#FF0000]Florida Rd. 23 (702), Jeffrey Diehl, C, Cranton (R.I.) HS West X Rd. 24 (732), Tant Shepherd, 1B, Texas X - Kigsport Rd. 25 (762), Andrew Reed, LHP, Terre Haute (Ind.) South Vigo HS Rd. 26 (792), Casey Hauptman, RHP, Nebraska X Rd. 27 (822), Randy Fontanez, RHP, South Florida X Rd. 28 (852), Jharel Cotton, RHP, Miami Dade CC South Rd. 29 (882), Joshua Ake, SS, Hunterdon Central (NJ) Regional HS Rd. 30 (912), Jacob Hansen, LHP, F.P. Walshe HS (Fort Macleod, Alberta) Rd. 31 (942); Chad Zurcher, SS, Memphis, Tenn. X Rd. 32 (972); Carlos Leyva, SS, Cal State Dominguez Hills, Calif. X Rd. 33 (1,002); Tyson Seng, RHP, Oklahoma, Okla. X Rd. 34 (1,032); Jacob Lugo, RHP, Centenary, N.J. X Rd. 35 (1,062); Chase Bradford, RHP, Central Florida, Fla. X Rd. 36 (1,092); Ryan Hutson, 1B, Texas-San Antonio, Texas X Rd. 37 (1,122); Craig Missigman, RHP, Olympic HS, Charlotte, N.C. X Rd. 38 (1,152); Dustin Emmons, RHP, UC RIverside, Calif. X Rd. 39 (1,182); Charley Thurber, OF, Tennessee, Tenn. X Rd. 40 (1,212); Alexis Mercado, C, Otay Ranch HS, Chula Vista, Calif Rd. 41 (1,242); Mark Picca, LHP, Texas-Arlington, Texas X Rd. 42 (1,272); Gregory Pron, OF, West Florida, Fla. X Rd. 43 (1,302); Jacob Decker, SS, Piedmont (Okla.) HS, Okla. Rd. 44 (1,332); Clint Sharp, RHP, Howard (Texas) JC, Texas Rd. 45 (1,362); Andrew Marra, RHP, St. Thomas of Villanova, LaSalle, Ont. Rd. 46 (1,392); Richard Ruff, RHP, Quincy (Ill.), Ill. X Rd. 47 (1,422); Cole Limbaugh, RHP, Childersburg (Ala.) HS, Ala. =#FF0000]Samford Rd. 48 (1,452); Malcolm Clapsaddle, RHP, Santa Fe (Fla.) JC, Fla. =#FF0000]Georgia Rd. 49 (1,482); Sean Buckle, LHP, Wilson HS, Long Beach, Calif. =#FF0000]Loyola-Marymount, neck injury Rd. 50 (1,512); Eddie Rohan, C, Winthrop, S.C. X Knowable facts about Malcolm Clapsaddle: [list=1][*]Going to Georgia[/*:m] [*]Chrisitan[/*:m] [*]High[/*:m][/list:o]

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 15 2011 07:46 AM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

Round 16 guy, Bradley Marquez (not Brandon apparently) signed with Mets: Red Raiders’ Marquez signs contract with Mets By Don Williams on August 14th, 2011 No Comments Printer-Friendly Texas Tech football player Bradley Marquez on Sunday signed a contract to play pro baseball with the New York Mets and announced plans to continue pursuing both sports. Marquez signed a three-year contract, according to his agents with Xclusive Sports Management in Houston. They declined to release other details of the deal. Marquez, a freshman wide receiver from Odessa, was a standout shortstop in high school. The Mets took him in the 16th round of the June draft. “Coming from West Texas, nobody really expects somebody to play pro baseball simply because West Texas is all about their football, but I am blessed to be able to play both college football and pro baseball,” Marquez said in a statement released by his agents. “It’s something a lot of people don’t get the chance to do, and I’m blessed to have this opportunity and play for a great college as well as a great baseball organization in the New York Mets. Simply the best of both worlds.” On the Red Raiders’ Aug. 5 reporting day, Marquez said he wanted to play both, whether it was football and baseball for Tech or football for Tech and baseball for a pro team. To accomplish the latter, he was working against MLB’s signing deadline of 11 p.m. Monday. “I think all the time Bradley did expect to get it done,” his agent, Kyle Dison, said. “He wanted to get it done.” Dison said going into August to work out the contract wasn’t unexpected considering Marquez’s two-sport preference. “When (the contract) is spread over three years like that, it just takes a lot of time to do,” Dison said. “Everything had to be cleared through the university, the compliance office, as well as Major League Baseball.” Marquez will be at Tech during the school year and report to the Mets’ spring-training facilities in Port St. Lucie, Fla., in May.

Edgy DC Aug 15 2011 07:51 AM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

I wonder who screwed up his first name --- me, that report, or the original draft report. Nice work. The rest of youse get on the stick. Cotton. Ake. Mercado.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 15 2011 08:02 AM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

21st Rounder goes by John Gant, not Jonathan. He's pitched 2 innings for Gulf Coast Mets so far.

seawolf17 Aug 15 2011 08:03 AM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

You cut off the end of the article; it also mentions that he's planning on tearing his ACL this football season and will start REHAB in May, as per Mets system requirements.

Edgy DC Aug 15 2011 08:25 AM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

Tant Shepherd (Rd. 24) already lacing doubles for Kingsport.

Farmer Ted Aug 15 2011 08:43 AM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

Marquez, badass. http://blackamarillo.us/wp2/wp-content/ ... fb5web.jpg

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 15 2011 09:22 AM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

Logan Verrett was tweeting about flying to NYC for a physical last week but no word on the ink yet. He's got a purty girly.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Aug 15 2011 09:35 AM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: Logan Verrett was tweeting about flying to NYC for a physical last week but no word on the ink yet. He's got a purty girly. And REALLY seems to like boudin. Being in orange has me craving some boudain! 6 Aug via Echofon @crash_landor got me craving some boudin now! 27 Apr via Echofon @crash_landor love me some good boudin! Bring me some. 23 Apr via Echofon

Benjamin Grimm Aug 15 2011 09:47 AM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

Confession: I have no idea what "boudin" is.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 15 2011 10:06 AM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

It's a cajun-style sausage. Verrett is from Corpus Christie I believe, I think they eat that stuff there.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Aug 15 2011 11:03 AM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

Yep-- primarily a Southwest-Louisiana/Southeastern-Texas thing. They sell 'em like veryone seems to have a home recipe down there. Your colon hasn't lived until you've had gas-station sausage for breakfast.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Aug 15 2011 03:15 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

$650K-- highest bonus ever paid by the Mets outside the first two rounds-- brings home 15th-rounder/uberathletic schoolboy SS Phillip Evans.

Edgy DC Aug 15 2011 04:46 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

big.

Frayed Knot Aug 15 2011 09:14 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

A 10:35 update from MLB.com: There's just over an hour to go and there's still no official movement at the top of the Draft board. All eight of the top 10 picks remain unsigned as do all 23 of the first-rounders (out of 33 total) who began the day on the board. Some deals might be done but not announced yet, while some teams are starting to negotiate in earnest now. It's going to be an extremely chaotic final hour, going right up to 12:01 a.m. ET for sure. The good thing about the late game tonight is that we might get an update from Gary & Ron. It's also possible that some of these last minute deals will officially get in before the midnight deadline but not get announced for several hours later.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Aug 15 2011 09:56 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

Heyman said things were "closer"... 15-20 minutes ago. I wonder... who has the official clock on the deadline? Do the GMs all synch their watches/cells/Berrys at the Winter Meetings to the lobby clock?

Edgy DC Aug 15 2011 09:57 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

Is there a page running in and out of the negotiating room fetching water and canapes and giving the pressmen updates?

Frayed Knot Aug 15 2011 09:59 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

Edgy DC wrote: Is there a page running in and out of the negotiating room fetching water and canapes and giving the pressmen updates? There used to be, but Congress just cut the funding for all pages.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Aug 15 2011 10:01 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

The room is in the SD hotel, so... ahi tacos, maybe? Mmm... little fish tacos!

Frayed Knot Aug 15 2011 10:14 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

Keith Law: Mets sign Brandon Nimmo for $2.1MM

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 15 2011 10:15 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

And Logan Verrett gets 425 K worth of sausages

Edgy DC Aug 15 2011 10:17 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

Double-plus good.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Aug 15 2011 10:22 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011 Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Aug 15 2011 10:24 PM

Sweet haul this year, it seems. $2.1M's not much above slot.

Edgy DC Aug 15 2011 10:23 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

Pick Signed Rd. 1 (13th overall), Brandon Nimmo, Cheyenne East HS (Wy.) X Rd. 1A (44th overall), Michael Fulmer, Deer Creek HS (Ok.) X - Gulf Coast Rd. 2 (71st overall), Cory Mazzoni, RHP, N.C. State X - St. Lucie Rd. 3 (101), Logan Verrett, RHP, Baylor X Rd. 4 (132), Tyler Pill, RHP, Cal State Fullerton X - Brooklyn Rd. 5 (162), Jack Leathersich, LHP, UMass Lowell X - Brooklyn Rd. 6 (192), Joe Tuschak, CF, Northern (Dillsburg, Pa.) HS X - Gulf Coast Rd. 7 (222), Cole Frenzel, 1B, Arizona X - Brooklyn Rd. 8 (252), Danny Muno, SS, Fresno State X - Brooklyn Rd. 9 (282), Alex Panteliodis, LHP, Florida X - Gulf Coast (inactive) Rd. 10 (312), Matthew Budgell, RHP, Woodbridge (Calif.) HS X - Gulf Coast Rd. 11 (342), Chris Montgomery, RHP, Lawrence Central (Ind.) HS X Rd. 12 (372), Kenny Mathews, LHP, Diamond Bar (Calif.) HS =#FF0000]Cal State-Fullerton Rd. 13 (402), Robert Gsellman, RHP, Westchester (Calif.) HS X - Gulf Coast Rd. 14 (432), Xorge Carrillo, C, Arizona State X - Brooklyn Rd. 15 (462), Phillip Evans, SS, La Costa Canyon (Calif.) HS X Rd. 16 (492), [crossout]Brandon[/crossout] Bradley Marquez, CF, Odessa (Texas) HS X Rd. 17 (522), Jonathan Clark, CF, Lee University X Rd. 18 (552), Travis Taijeron, CF, Cal Poly Pomona X Rd. 19 (582), Dustin Lawley, CF, Univ. of West Florida X Rd. 20 (612), Mason Robbins, CF, George County (Miss.) HS =#FF0000]Southern Miss Rd. 21 (642), [crossout]Jonathan[/crossout] John Gant, RHP, Wiregrass Ranch (Fla.) HS X - Gulf Coast Rd. 22 (672), Casey Turgeon, SS, Dunedin (Fla.) HS =#FF0000]Florida Rd. 23 (702), Jeffrey Diehl, C, Cranton (R.I.) HS West X Rd. 24 (732), Tant Shepherd, 1B, Texas X - Kingsport Rd. 25 (762), Andrew Reed, LHP, Terre Haute (Ind.) South Vigo HS =#FF0000]Kentucky Rd. 26 (792), Casey Hauptman, RHP, Nebraska X Rd. 27 (822), Randy Fontanez, RHP, South Florida X Rd. 28 (852), Jharel Cotton, RHP, Miami Dade CC South =#FF0000]East Carolina Rd. 29 (882), Joshua Ake, SS, Hunterdon Central (NJ) Regional HS =#FF0000]Cal State-Fullerton Rd. 30 (912), Jacob Hansen, LHP, F.P. Walshe HS (Fort Macleod, Alberta) Rd. 31 (942); Chad Zurcher, SS, Memphis, Tenn. X Rd. 32 (972); Carlos Leyva, SS, Cal State Dominguez Hills, Calif. X - Brooklyn Rd. 33 (1,002); Tyson Seng, RHP, Oklahoma, Okla. X Rd. 34 (1,032); Jacob Lugo, RHP, Centenary, N.J. X Rd. 35 (1,062); Chase Bradford, RHP, Central Florida, Fla. X Rd. 36 (1,092); Ryan Hutson, 1B, Texas-San Antonio, Texas X Rd. 37 (1,122); Craig Missigman, RHP, Olympic HS, Charlotte, N.C. X Rd. 38 (1,152); Dustin Emmons, RHP, UC RIverside, Calif. X Rd. 39 (1,182); Charley Thurber, OF, Tennessee, Tenn. X Rd. 40 (1,212); Alexis Mercado, C, Otay Ranch HS, Chula Vista, Calif Rd. 41 (1,242); Mark Picca, LHP, Texas-Arlington, Texas X Rd. 42 (1,272); Gregory Pron, OF, West Florida, Fla. X Rd. 43 (1,302); Jacob Decker, SS, Piedmont (Okla.) HS, Okla. Rd. 44 (1,332); Clint Sharp, RHP, Howard (Texas) JC, Texas Rd. 45 (1,362); Andrew Marra, RHP, St. Thomas of Villanova, LaSalle, Ont. Rd. 46 (1,392); Richard Ruff, RHP, Quincy (Ill.), Ill. X Rd. 47 (1,422); Cole Limbaugh, RHP, Childersburg (Ala.) HS, Ala. =#FF0000]Samford Rd. 48 (1,452); Malcolm Clapsaddle, RHP, Santa Fe (Fla.) JC, Fla. =#FF0000]Georgia Rd. 49 (1,482); Sean Buckle, LHP, Wilson HS, Long Beach, Calif. =#FF0000]Loyola-Marymount, neck injury Rd. 50 (1,512); Eddie Rohan, C, Winthrop, S.C. X

Frayed Knot Aug 15 2011 10:27 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: $2.1M's not much above slot. Yeah, and Nimmo's father indicating that $2.5M was "a nice starting point for discussion" didn't exactly work out too well either.

MFS62 Aug 16 2011 09:04 AM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

It came down to the last minute. I was getting worried that he might sign with the Eagles instead. Later

batmagadanleadoff Aug 16 2011 09:11 AM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

It's good that the Mets signed Nimmo but I didn't get worked up over last night's 11th hour drama. As a Mets fan, I hope for a future where Nimmo is elected to MLB's Hall of Fame -- a NY Met cap engraved on his plaque. But if Nimmo ever gets into a major league game, even if for just one defensive play, he'll have accomplished more than most overall 13th picks: because most overall 13th picks never ever get out of the minor leagues.

Edgy DC Aug 16 2011 09:41 AM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

You've got to get your players from somewhere. It's a better bet than most.

Ceetar Aug 16 2011 09:48 AM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: Sweet haul this year, it seems. $2.1M's not much above slot. obviously this means Sandy is a disaster right? toeing the Wilpon line? something? Looks like most of the top guys signed. they seem to have missed the 12th round pick, a lefty pitcher.

Ashie62 Aug 16 2011 09:52 AM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

The Mets now own the best baseball player in Wyoming history's ass..

Edgy DC Aug 16 2011 10:38 AM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

batmagadanleadoff wrote: It's good that the Mets signed Nimmo but I didn't get worked up over last night's 11th hour drama. As a Mets fan, I hope for a future where Nimmo is elected to MLB's Hall of Fame -- a NY Met cap engraved on his plaque. But if Nimmo ever gets into a major league game, even if for just one defensive play, he'll have accomplished more than most overall 13th picks: because most overall 13th picks never ever get out of the minor leagues. I show 25/46 such picks (54.3%) from the history of the June draft have made it out of the minors. If you're willing to discount the three recent picks who are still at play in the fields of the Lord, then it's 25/43 (58.1%). Interestingly, 2010's number 13 pick, Chris Sale of the White Sox is the first and so far only pick from that round to appear.

Frayed Knot Aug 16 2011 11:40 AM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

BA's database shows #s 11 & 13 as signed. The rest of the list seems to be correct on the above chart. Of the top 25 only #s 12, 20, 22 & 25 did not sign.

Frayed Knot Aug 16 2011 11:50 AM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

batmagadanleadoff wrote: It's good that the Mets signed Nimmo but I didn't get worked up over last night's 11th hour drama. As a Mets fan, I hope for a future where Nimmo is elected to MLB's Hall of Fame -- a NY Met cap engraved on his plaque. But if Nimmo ever gets into a major league game, even if for just one defensive play, he'll have accomplished more than most overall 13th picks: because most overall 13th picks never ever get out of the minor leagues. And then there's the likes of Aaron Hill, Casey Kotchman, Paul Konerko, Manny Ramirez, Bill Spiers, Gary Templeton, Frank Tanana, & Gary Nolan from the 13th slot in the draft.

batmagadanleadoff Aug 16 2011 12:00 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

Frayed Knot wrote: It's good that the Mets signed Nimmo but I didn't get worked up over last night's 11th hour drama. As a Mets fan, I hope for a future where Nimmo is elected to MLB's Hall of Fame -- a NY Met cap engraved on his plaque. But if Nimmo ever gets into a major league game, even if for just one defensive play, he'll have accomplished more than most overall 13th picks: because most overall 13th picks never ever get out of the minor leagues. And then there's the likes of Aaron Hill, Casey Kotchman, Paul Konerko, Manny Ramirez, Bill Spiers, Gary Templeton, Frank Tanana, & Gary Nolan from the 13th slot in the draft. And Keith Hernandez was drafted after dozens of rounds. So what? I didn't say that the Mets should forfeit their picks. I'm just saying that the odds are very long -- so long that right now Nimmo doesn't do anything for me. Hey, six or so years ago, credible people were saying that the Mets were poised to soon field one of baseball's best young homegrown outfields (Milledge, Gomez & F-Mart).

Edgy DC Aug 16 2011 12:28 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

The odds are long with everybody. They're far shorter there. This seems obvious. And you're apparently wrong about the more-than-most account, so I don't know why you're grinding this axe.

batmagadanleadoff Aug 16 2011 01:44 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

Edgy DC wrote: And you're apparently wrong about the more-than-most account, so I don't know why you're grinding this axe. So 25 out of 46 made it to the majors instead of 22 out of 46. Picky picky. What axe am I grinding?

Edgy DC Aug 16 2011 01:50 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

So 25 out of 46 made it to the majors... So, no, you're apparently not willing to discount the three players still in the minors. You mis-state the facts, for whatever reason. I don't think it's bad on me to get it right. What axe? This is the second time we've been down this road, facts be damned. Jose Reyes goes up to the plate. Most of the time, he makes out rather than reaching base.

batmagadanleadoff Aug 16 2011 02:25 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

Edgy DC wrote: So 25 out of 46 made it to the majors... So, no, you're apparently not willing to discount the three players still in the minors. You mis-state the facts, for whatever reason. I don't think it's bad on me to get it right. What axe? This is the second time we've been down this road, facts be damned. Fair enough. 25 out of 43 instead of 25 out of 46. It wasn't my intent to ignore your numbers. I skimmed your post and overlooked that 25/43 part.. Like that's gonna change anything. We're both talking about historical odds of a thirteener merely playing in the majors --slim--, without even then considering whether he's gonna be a Manny Ramirez or a Lute Barnes.

Edgy DC Aug 16 2011 02:36 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

I don't consider a 58% chance of appearing slim at all --- certainly not when compared to the general population of professional minor league prospects.

batmagadanleadoff Aug 16 2011 02:41 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

Edgy DC wrote: I don't consider a 58% chance of appearing slim at all --- certainly not when compared to the general population of professional minor league prospects. That's a logical rebuttal. The part about axing grinds, not so much.

batmagadanleadoff Aug 16 2011 02:43 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

batmagadanleadoff wrote: Edgy DC wrote: I don't consider a 58% chance of appearing slim at all --- certainly not when compared to the general population of professional minor league prospects. That's a logical rebuttal. The part about axing grinds, not so much. * But you still gotta consider whether Nimmo's gonna be a star or a scrub and that it's not just about getting there.

Ashie62 Aug 16 2011 03:21 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

You pay for the draft pick and hope for the best. 2000 1st Round Picks Rick Asadoorian of the Red Sox and B.J. Garbe of the Twins never got one MLB plate appearance. There is no formula.

Vic Sage Aug 16 2011 03:27 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

i remember that, years ago (feels like a century), both I and FKnot did some research (independent of each other) on 1st round draft picks and what % of them made it (1) for a cup of coffee, (2) as short-career starters or career reserves, (3) as starters with solid careers, (4) as all-stars, or (5) not at all. i wish i remembered our conclusions, but i think there was a surprisingly small % of types 3 and 4, which bolstered my position as president of TiTTS. all these years later, i still think Batmags' overall point, albeit overstated, is sound in that getting excited about particular draft picks in baseball isn't a particularly useful expenditure of time and energy for fans, seeing how few of them ultimately make a significant impact on your team. Its a hard lesson to learn sometimes. i call it the "Leary Lesson".

bmfc1 Aug 16 2011 04:40 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

The future--Nimmo and Wheeler today at Port St. Luice:

Frayed Knot Aug 16 2011 05:44 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

Vic Sage wrote: i remember that, years ago (feels like a century), both I and FKnot did some research (independent of each other) on 1st round draft picks and what % of them made it (1) for a cup of coffee, (2) as short-career starters or career reserves, (3) as starters with solid careers, (4) as all-stars, or (5) not at all. i wish i remembered our conclusions, but i think there was a surprisingly small % of types 3 and 4, which bolstered my position as president of TiTTS. all these years later, i still think Batmags' overall point, albeit overstated, is sound in that getting excited about particular draft picks in baseball isn't a particularly useful expenditure of time and energy for fans, seeing how few of them ultimately make a significant impact on your team. Its a hard lesson to learn sometimes. i call it the "Leary Lesson". Some of that was probably from a BA 'study' which tracked about 10 years of draft picks and assigned them into various categories. And, yes, the odds of a player becoming a star a lot smaller than one failing to make the majors entirely and considerably smaller than most fans think. On the other hand, the odds on 1st round picks eventually contributing is a lot higher than those in later rounds and in the top half of round 1 it becomes higher still. Plus the control you get from young players who do make it makes it one of the most cost effective ways of finding good players even as the price of these picks continues to rise. The other thing that increases your odds of striking gold is to identify those players who you suspect could be top draft picks later on and go "over slot" to buy them out of potential scholarships. That is one thing recent NYM regimes have not been doing but which this front office seems to have embraced. It's also, you know, like fun to see players grow up in your system and eventually find the big club. Those who advocate not signing this FA or trading for that one because they're already penciling Nimmo into the starting lineup for 2013 or 2014 or whenever deserve whatever disappointment they get, but getting a guy like that under contract is certainly better than not having him.

Edgy DC Aug 16 2011 07:43 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

And getting 10 is better still. And when you're rooting for a healthy, well performing organization, you prefer to see them drop another half million on draftees when you know how little (and how little risk protection) a half million buys you on the free agency market. The Nats doubled down and doubled down again on the draft this year, dropping $16.5 million on five players, going over slot several times, signing two guys to major league contracts. Risky? Maybe, but the risk is spread out over a bunch of players over years and years of service, and if they hit on half of them, they score big. And it's all for about what they're paying their underperforming free-agent rightfielder for a season. Risk: it's everywhere. But it's also relative.

Frayed Knot Aug 16 2011 08:14 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

If everything breaks well for the Nats they going to have a very nice core in a year or two. - first they not only get the top overall pick two years running but do so in years where there's a clear-cut #1 choice - then in this year they picked 6th but got the pre-season overall favorite (Anthony Rendon who most touts claimed they'd take over Harper) who fell due to some injury concerns - and their 3rd round pick (Matt Purke) was considered top 5 material but also had injury concerns plus was a sophmore eligible player who wasn't expected to sign. No guarantees of course and it cost them a ton of cash to sign all those guys but that's two pitchers and two hitters three of which (all but Purke) might rate a top-5 pick even if one were to combine the last half-dozen drafts.

Edgy DC Aug 17 2011 07:22 AM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

Mets go with Cory Mozzoni, RHP from NC State. Sickels: "Slightly above average stuff ... outstanding command ... I like him a lot" Wonder if he's confusing him with Carmine Ronzoni of the Bad News Bears in Breaking Training. Carmen "Carmine" Ronzonni is your Chico Bail Bonds Player of the Week.

MFS62 Aug 17 2011 08:26 AM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

Vic, FK, those studies sound like they took a lot of work. Was any consideration given to players who slipped in the draft because of signability issues or teams not wanting to pay over slot? An interesting study would be guys who were higly rated by pre-draft mavens, then slipped down, and comparing them to players drafted at their "appropriate" levels. Later

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 17 2011 09:04 AM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

Mets go with Cory Mozzoni, RHP from NC State. Sickels: "Slightly above average stuff ... outstanding command ... I like him a lot" Wonder if he's confusing him with Carmine Ronzoni of the Bad News Bears in Breaking Training. Carmen "Carmine" Ronzonni is your Chico Bail Bonds Player of the Week. Finished the book over the weekend, watched a few segments of the movie on the youtube.

Frayed Knot Aug 18 2011 09:58 AM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

An interesting study would be guys who were higly rated by pre-draft mavens, then slipped down, and comparing them to players drafted at their "appropriate" levels. The problem with that is that there's never a consensus for where a guy is "supposed to" go. Players rise and/or fall for all kinds of reasons, perceived money demands is just one of them. What I find most telling is to get a look at the area around where you're picking and examine those. I think it tends to give a better picture than just looking at the one slot because you get a better sample size and you're not subject to as much variability. So here is ten years of drafts through 2007 from picks 11 thru 15 in each year. Of the 50 I count 18 who never reached the majors although six of them are from recent drafts who still have a decent shot at it. (not sure what to make of the fact that most of the failures were early on and fewer recently). Approximately 15 (depending on your definition) are or were full-time players and starters with the rest falling somewhere in between. 1998 11 - Josh McKinley (HS) SS, Expos -- Never reached Majors, Out of baseball since 2004 * 12 - Adam Everett (Coll) SS, Red Sox -- Full-timer for four seasons, part-timer since 13 - J.M. Gold (HS) RHP, Brewers -- Never reached majors (topped out in A+ ball). Done by 2003 * 14 - Jeff Weaver (Coll) RHP, Tigers -- 104-119 over 11 ML seasons. Doesn’t appear to be playing this season 15 - Clint Johnson (Coll) LHP, Pirates -- Never reached majors. Played 11 seasons of minor league and independant ball 1999 11 - Ryan Christianson (HS) C, Mariners -- Never reached majors. Done since 2007 * 12 - Brett Myers (HS) RHP, Phillies -- Active in 10th ML season 13 - Mike Paradis (Coll) RHP, Orioles -- Never reached majors, done sinice 2004 14 - Ty Howlington (HS) LHP, Reds -- Never reached majors, done since 2005 15 - Jason Stumm (HS) RHP, White Sox -- Never reached majors, done since 2005 2000 11 - Dave Krynzel (HS) OF, Angels -- 48 ML ABs. Played in minors through 2009 12 - Joe Borchard (Coll) OF, White Sox -- Played in parts of 6 ML seasons and in minors thru 2010 13 - Shaun Boyd (HS) OF, Cards -- Never reached majors, done since 2009 14 - Beau Hale (Coll) RHP, Orioles -- Never reached majors, done since 2007 * 15 - Chase Utley (Coll) 2B, Phillies 2001 11 - Kenny Baugh (Coll) RHP, Tigers -- Never reached majors, done since 2009 12 - Mike Jones (HS) RHP, Brewers -- Never reached majors, still in Brewer system in 2010 * 13 - Casey Kotchman (HS) 1B, Angels -- Currently having the best of his 8 ML seasons 14 - Jake Bautreau (Coll) 3B, Padres -- Never reached majors, done since 2008 15 - Gabe Gross (Coll) OF, Blue Jays -- Apparently retired after 7 mostly part-time ML seasons 2002 11 - Jeremy Hermida (HS) OF, Marlins -- Struggling to hang on now in his 7th ML season (3 as a full-timer) 12 - Joe Saunders (Coll) LHP, Angels -- 65-48 over 7 ML seasons * 13 - Khalil Greene (Coll) SS Padres -- #2 RoY in 2004. Last played in 2009 14 - Russ Adams (Coll) SS, Blue Jays -- Currently toiling in Buffalo. Last played in ML in 2009 * 15 - Scott Kazmir (HS) LHP, Mets 2003 11 - Michael Aubrey (Coll) 1B, Indians -- 135 ML ABs. Currently in AAA 12 - Lastings Milledge (HS) OF, Mets -- 1,500 ML ABs over parts of 6 ML seasons. Currently in AAA * 13 - Aaron Hill (Coll) SS, Blue Jays -- 1-time AS in his 7th ML season 14 - Ryan Wagner (Coll) RHP, Reds -- Made majors almost immediately. Relieved over 5 ML seasons. Hasn’t played since 2009 15 - Brian Anderson (Coll) OF, White Sox -- Played in parts of 5 ML seasons. In minors as of 2010 2004 * 11 - Neil Walker (HS) C, Pirates -- In 2nd full ML season * 12 - Jered Weaver (Coll) RHP, Angels -- 2 AS + Top-5 CY 13 - Bill Bray (Coll) LHP, Expos -- In 5th ML season as a reliever * 14 - Billy Butler (HS) 3B, Royals -- Full-time 1B/DH in 5th ML season * 15 - Stephen Drew (Coll) SS, DBacks -- Currently in 6th ML season 2005 * 11 - Andrew McCutchen (HS) OF, Pirates -- AS in 3rd ML season * 12 - Jay Bruce (HS) OF, Reds -- AS in 4th ML season 13 - Brandon Snyder (HS) C, Orioles -- 33 ML ABs over 2 seasons, currently in AAA 14 - Trevor Crowe (Coll) OF, Indians -- Parts of 2 ML seasons. Apparently not playing this year (injury?) 15 - Lance Broadway (Coll) RHP, White Sox -- Pieces of 3 ML seasons. Was in AAA in 2010 2006 11 - Max Scherzer (Coll) RHP, DBacks -- 4th ML season 12 - Kasey Kiker (HS) LHP, Rangers -- Has not reached the majors, Currently In High-A ball 13 - Tyler Colvin (Coll) OF, Cubs -- Part-timer in 3rd ML season 14 - Travis Snider (HS) OF, Blue Jays -- Part-timer in 4th ML season 15 - Chris Marrero (HS) OF, Nationals -- Hasn’t reached majors, currently in AAA 2007 11 - Phillipe Aumont (HS) RHP, Mariners -- Hasn’t reached majors, currently in AAA 12 - Matt Dominguez (HS) 3B, Marlins -- Hasn’t reached majors, currently in AAA 13 - Beau Mills (Coll) 1B, Indians -- Hasn’t reached majors, currently in AAA * 14 - Jason Heyward (HS) OF, Braves -- #2 RoY in 2010 15 - Devin Mesoraco (HS) C, Reds -- Hasn’t reached majors, currently in AAA

Vic Sage Aug 18 2011 11:53 AM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

A pproximately 15 (depending on your definition) are or were full-time players and starters with the rest falling somewhere in between And i count about 1/3 to 1/2 of those, maybe 5-8 of the 50, as having had a significant long-term all-star level impact on their teams sufficient for a fan to jump up and down about having them. so that's maybe 10-15% chance of it mattering much. Which is about what i recall from my prior research on the subject.

MFS62 Aug 18 2011 09:35 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

Thanks again, FK. Is that Walker the same guy who is currently playing second base for the Pirates? Catcher to infield, the old Craig Biggio trick. Later

Edgy DC Aug 19 2011 12:17 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

Nimmo's got his first hit notched. http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb ... x&did=milb First run, too.

Frayed Knot Aug 19 2011 01:10 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

Didn't waste any time putting him to work did they? I half figured they were going to 'unveil' him at CF tonight now that the team is home and the media in tow before sending him off but this is probably the better idea. Also, with no HS team, the American Legion season he's been playing (or some such equivalent) has been going on mostly since the draft as opposed to many of the just-signed HS players who have been sitting out for the last two months at this point, so no reason not to keep the momentum going for the final three weeks or so of the minor league season. I see also from that box score that Mr. Hu has fallen all the way to the GCL to work out whatever problems he's been having. Could be just an injury rehab except that he's got nearly 50 ABs at that level.

Edgy DC Aug 19 2011 01:14 PM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

Yup, rehabbing Hu. Not hitting there either. I guess it doesn't matter where he gets his at-bats in. He needs to get the defense fixed first anyhow. The Gulf Coasters, meanwhile, come back from a 6-3 deficit with five in the seventh on the way to a 9-7 win.

MFS62 Aug 20 2011 08:52 AM Re: In-Draft Thread - 2011

Nimmo already has more professional hits than Vernon Gholston. Later