Draft Review

 I don't have the greatest scouting so I is a winging it a bit. With only 4 pitchers taken in the first 13 picks suggests that there wasn't great quality at that position. Many took the hard to fill positions early which has been the trend for a while.

1. Todd Terry, CF - Helena Hot Pockets: I do think he will be able to play CF though I don't think he will be a GG at the position. One very tough out at the plate with some power and a little speed to go with it. His biggest drawback is durability that I think will only make the low to mid 70's.
Grade: A

2. Herb Watson, 2B - Houston Astros: Yes he finally signed so the anguish has finally abated and a good nights rest is in order. Can he play an effective 2B is on the fans mind, most of me says yes but the scouts say there is an off chance it may not be the greatest thing since sliced bread. If his eye comes around at the plate, getting him out could be by total accident. Has some base stealing speed also which makes it even tougher. Where to put him in the lineup could take some high level collaboration, too much or not enough power for the first five slots which leaves the 6th spot which is actually too low maybe.
Grade: A+

3.  Santo Trinidad, P - Houston Astros: For a Starting Pitcher, may lack control and possibly splits but looks to have some very good pitches to round out the ground ball flame thrower. 
Grade: B

4. Chance Coleman, SS - San Diego Padres:  The scouts and I have argued as to whether he can actually play SS to a degree of confidence, it will be close. Eye, contact and decent splits with  useable speed  which should be a good fit for the Padre faithful.
Grade: A

5. Don Coke, P -  Philadelphia Phillies: The bad part before we start he is a lefty. He could be a super lefty or a premier lefty, only time will tell. Either way, pitching was a premium in this draft.
Grade: A

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6.  Troy LeBlanc, P - Toronto Blue Jays: I was thinking exceptional closer at first but low off speed gives me a little doubt but should have the control, splits and pitches to do the job as a setup man at the very least.
Grade: A

7. Bo Murphy, P - Little Rock Heads: Could be an interesting one once he matures a bit and gains confidence. Doesn't have the great control but the splits and pitches will be very good now if he just had some velo to go with it.
Grade: A

Ooops: Yard intervention

8. Michael Polcovich, CF - Louisville Colonels: The second CF taken in the draft already which makes this a bit scarey and they were both lefties so no 2B backup plan either. Which was the better pick? By my scouts the answer is rather simple, this guy is a decent power hitter with GG potential and speed. Could he be a 5 tool bust?
Grade: A+

9. Otis Mancuso, RF - St. Louis Cardinals:  Good eye and contact at the plate with above average splits and enough speed to steal a base here and there. Could be a good #2 hitter with the hit and run sign on. Fielding isn't all that bad but not GG quality.
Grade: A

10. Matthew Hermsen, SS -  San Francisco Giants: SS may or may not be a starring role for him as the glove has a long way to go.  My scouts tell me his hitting looks unrefined as I really can't make heads nor tails out of it in a truthful manner.  Taking a swag though I think it could be a good fit in the Bay area.
Grade: B

11.  Homer Miller, CF - Baltimore Orioles:  True to his name it looks like he can power the ball out of the park, how well remains to be seen.  Good eye, splits just above average in the end and contact better than I am seeing I think. CF is a possibility and secondary at 2B easily enough with maybe some 3B thrown in.  His Makeup could be problematic developing those skills.
Grade: A

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12. Terrence Hernandez, SS - Milwaukee Brewers: If his arm strength comes around, he could be the best defensive SS in the draft. Good eye and contact with some power and above average splits makes for a good SS no matter what.
Grade: A

13.  Steven Day, CF - Dover Dung Beetles: Another CF and I imagine fourth down the list doesn't sound very compelling. Throws left-handed so the outfield it is for sure but as a quality CF might be a close stretch. In simple terms I am not ruling it out but seems quite thin. Hitting is not all that great but above average.  I am not enthralled by this pick.

Grade: B

14. Cookie Posada, P - Tampa Bay Rays: I have to disagree with my scouts on this guy. If his projected ratings are better than I am seeing which really isn't much then he could easily be a good #2 or #3 starter.
Grade: A

15. Spike Walker, P - Seattle Mariners:  Now how did the best looking pitcher in the draft fall so low, oh yeah he's a lefty..do'h! That vsr could be better than I am seeing by a few points and it will make all the difference.

Grade: A

16.  B.C. Vazquez, RF - Minnesota Twins: Really rough with the ability to play RF with any quality and almost overly qualified for 1B, one ugly glove. Hitting is good  with a very good eye and splits with some pop but will probably lack the good contact.
Grade: B

17. Sandy Brock, RF - Pittsburgh Pirates: Again RF could be a stretch and may end up be relegated to 1B. Big power and contact with the eye and vsr good enough to reek havoc at the plate especially in Pittsburgh.
Grade: A

18. Pat O'Toole, 1B - Washington D.C. Senators: My scouts say he may not have the range for an adequate 1B as I see no growth but if he does it would be boon over the DH position. At the plate he has it all and could be the Home Run king soon enough. Now, just how did he slip this far?
Grade: A+

19. Billy Ramsey, SS - Montreal Expos: Not so sure about being a quality SS but simple enough to make it to 2B or 3B. Good eye and splits with average power and above average contact makes him a good pick.
Grade: A

20. Henderson Myers, P - Kansas City Royals: I have never been much of a fan with pitchers whose control is slated to be below average though I think he might make it to just above average. Everything else looks hunky-dory though I'm no sure he is a good fit in KC.
Grade: B

21. Vasco Aguilera, CF - Florida Marlins: His range may make up for inadequate glove but nothing will make up for his poor health (slight injury already from jacking off me thinks).  Hitting suits the Marlins though with the great eye and splits with everything else being average.
Grade: B

22. Jimmie Lombard, P - Arizona Diamondbacks: Even with his first two pitches looking better than I see the quality is marginal at best.
Grade: B

23. Carter Teut, P - Washington D.C. Senators: The Senators strike again with a possible shutdown closer. I say possible depending on whether his stamina increases like it should. Me thinks I would take the chance also.
Grade: A

24.  Vladimir Cruz, P - Mexico City Diablos Rojos: Luckily he is a reliever as his control might be outstanding with a good vsr as he is off speed with some whacky pitches. Hopefully with prejudice the 5th pitch gets dropped.
Grade: B

25. Eswalin Feliz, 2B - Boston Red Sox: To me 2B is going to be a huge stretch and might be more intuned to LF. Durability not making it into the 70's could also be a damper. Hitting isn't all bad which helps his value tremendously as he has a good eye, above average splits, some power and good contact.
Grade: B

26. William Bonham, SS - Boston Red Sox: At least their consecutive pick looks much better.  It looks like a doable ride in the SS position to me if he develops well.  Not a real big hitter which is a motif of most SS but he will hold his own rather well.
Grade: A

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27. Marvin Allen, P - Philadelphia Phillies: Could be a quite nice pick up if the end pitches are better than what I am seeing.
Grade: A


28.Bengie Franco, P - Anaheim Angels: Must be nice to have an older brother put you through college. Will that 5th pitch get dropped and will the control look like a ML pitcher surround this prospect however.
Grade: B

29. Don Naquin, P - Cincinnati Reds:

30.  Lou Brown, P - Colorado Springs Sky Sox: Hard finding a quality starting pitcher this late in the first round but it looks like the Sky Sox accomplished it very well.
Grade: A

31. DJ Kennedy, P - Atlanta Braves: Could be a project player that turns into a bust if the pitches don't develop.
Grade: B

32. Ron May, SS - Los Angeles Dodgers: I really don't see this guy venturing above the 3B realm defensively which isn't all that bad. Hitting could definitely be an adventure and may never make it beyond mediocre.
Grade: B

33. Rey Sellers, SS - Boston Red Sox:

34. Trevor Perkins, CF - Chicago Cubs: Took a while for him to sign for some reason. Could be a GG star in CF but then they already have one that doesn't want a GG. Good eye and decent contact with power just don't ask him to hit against lefties. Then again that can help him as he isn't the most durable.
Grade: A