9. George Obermueller, SP, Tampa Bay Rays: I wasn't exactly smitten with this guy on my draft board. Does have some great qualities and can play 1B in his spare time. Could be a good starter but I would think he would be much better at long relief duty.
Defense: A
Physical: B
Pitching: B
Organization: C- - Looking for pitching, CF and a defensive PC catcher but came up somewhat empty handed. Having a high payroll hurts the most.
10. Curtis Farrell, 2B, Trenton Ball Hogs: A defensive 2B/CF with power hitting, makes him worthy of a first round pick. Probably the best position player in the draft, now if he would just sign on the dotted line.
Defense: A+
Physical: A+
Hitting: A
Organization: C- - Looking for key position help and pitching other than Farrell came up empty.
11. Maverick Duran, P, Dover Dung Beetles: Unknown
Defense:
Physical:
Pitching:
Organization: C+ - Interesting picks to say the least. As a whole, the draft needs was filled with players that could be potentially great. However, how close to their potential remains to be seen.
12. Steve Ruffin, 2B, St. Louis Barracudas: May not be an All-Star 2B or a GG winner, but adequate as his arm is in question along with his range. Hitting abilities are not in question.
Defense: B-
Physical: A-
Hitting: A-
Organization: C- - Was looking heavily to find a 2B and CF for the future and came up empty handed for a CF.
13. Vicente Estrada, San Diego Dirt Bags: Totally unknown, talk about my scouting not doing their job. It says he was drafted as a RF, I can't even confirm that.
Defense:
Physical:
Hitting:
Pitching:
Organization: C- - My guess would be San Diego went for the best hitter available then addressed pitching needs. The pitching may be a bit of a let down except they may do well in San Diego.
14. Lynn Newson, SP, Salt Lake City Multiple Spouses: Not real impressed with his SP abilities but could become a good reliever.
Defense: A
Physical: A
Pitching: C
Organization: B - Needing pitching desperately, actually did a good job snaring adequate future pitching. I assume playing it very conservatively all the way around as the good players came with much added baggage somewhere along the line.
15. Howie Drabek, CF, Pittsburgh Pirates: Too bad this guy is left-handed as he would make a great 2B also. Probably the only power hitting CF in the draft and was only available because he wasn't on the Barracudas board or it was a tough choice?
Defense: A-
Physical: A-
Hitting: A
Organization: B+ Having only 4 picks, did a grest job getting a good position player and bull pen help with the 3rd and 4th picks.
16. Terry Bones, SP, Scottsdale Pepperjackets: The need for a safe signable SP was a tough find and this pitcher fit that category. Although not of great quality could be adequate.
Defense: C
Physical: A
Pitching: C
Organization: C- - Looking for quality pitching was tough and Scottsdale epitomizes that problem.
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