1. Ivan Johnson, P, Santa Fe Heat : To be selected Number 1 is an honor. This kid has the tools and is very versatile. How to use him depends on whose point of view you look at. A two pitch starter? A long reliever? A two inning closer? Now to get him signed.
Defense: D
Physical: A+
Pitching: A+
Organization: C - Went very young with the first 5 picks and most I would consider possible ML prospects but mostly in the interesting possible category.
2. Torey Caminiti, SP, Philadelphia Athletics : Possesses some great pitching skills and will be a fine addition to the pitching staff in the future. Now to get him signed.
Defense: B
Physical: B
Pitching: A+
Organization: D - Having 6 picks and not getting good value hurts. IMO the 5th round pick is the best of the bunch.
3. Brendan Hartman, SS, Arizona Splashlogs : Unknown
Defense:
Physical:
Pitching:
Organization:
4. Pepe Crespo, RF, New York Mets : His health could be a cause for concern due to his weak legs. Will probably end up a 1B because he just doesn't have the side to side movement. Has the skills for a contact lead-off hitter.
Defense: D
Physical: C
Hitting: B+
Organization: C- - With 6 picks and looking to bolster the offense and defense but came up pretty empty. The 2nd round pick looks real nice though.
5. Phil Houston, 2B, Vancouver Canadians: The way I see him currently is that he won't play 2B with a pretty poor glove and about the only thing left is COF/1B. Has the skills to be a good lead-off hitter however. Now to get him signed.
Defense: D
Physical: A+
Hitting: B+
Organization: B - The idea was to get the best available position player then address the bull pen which was accomplished for the most part. Hope the 4th round pick can play hockey, he sure can't pitch.
6. Murray Ramsey, 1B, Washington D.C. Senators: Power hitting and defensive 1B. A very good combo if his health doesn't do him in.
Defense: A
Physical: B
Hitting: A+
Organization: C- - Looking for a power 1B and address the pitching was the idea, the 1B part was covered but the pitching just wasn't found.
7. Alex Manzanillo SS, Oklahoma City Kevin Durants: One of the hardest things to lay one hands on is a power defensive SS and here is one. Hopefully his career won't be cut short due to injury.
Defense: A
Physical: B+
Hitting: A
Organization: C+ - Hoping to find two quality key position players then hope for some pitching in the later rounds. For the most part was successful.
8. Bart Ross, C, Huntington Good Will: There are usually two kinds of catchers in the draft, power hitters with no defensive skills or weak hitting wonders with a defensive attitude. Although not a premier PC defensive catcher is highly adequate behind the plate. Overall the best catcher I have ever seen in the draft here.
Defense: B
Physical: B
Hitting: A++
Organization: B - A value seeker taking chances that paid big dividends. Sneaking in to take an excellent overpriced SP in the 2nd round and a possible quality starter in the 3rd helps even if the 4th and 5th round picks don't sign, the rest make up for it very well.
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