Season 30 Draft Review

1.  Douglas Bryant, SS, Texas: My scouts were goo-goo for this guy and I had him ranked #1 myself.  Hopefully his projected abilities even out a little better from my scouts when he signs else he is nothing more than a very good 3B. Well, the verdict is finally in. Range is too weak for SS or 2B and 3B looks to be the answer.  His hitting ability rules the roost  and worthy of the first pick

Grade: A+

2.  Nate Richardson, P, Little Rock: I had him #2 on my board and the scouts really underrated his potential. Advanced may have him overrated in some areas but I think he could be the next Yanil.

Grade: A+

3.  Amos High, RF, Milwaukee: We are not sure if he is actually high or not, it is his lack of temper, though Dilo is. He will look foolish in RF sometimes but I would play him there. Hopefully his hitting does come around to be a force as hoped.

Grade: A+

4. Victor Lopez, SS, Texas: Texas wanted a SS bad. Texas has to take Lopez and maybe hope Bryant doesn't sign? Bryant signs and Lopez quickly follows suit. Has the range but the arm and glove just isn't there for SS, 2B and little CF would be a better fit. What a hitting duo the two should make in the same lineup. Hopefully his health improves which I think is probable.

Grade :A+

5. Tanner Rapp, P, Dodgers: I didn't like this pick originally, he was on my board somewhere in the top ten. Now that my advance scouting looked at him, much better. Still he isn't going to attain the projected rating I am seeing. No doubt he will be a go to guy in the pen however.

Grade: A

6. Joel Lincoln, SS, Florida: He wasn't on my board and my advance scouts say he could be a hit or miss and definitely not a SS, best at 3B if he develops properly. He took a big hit on the maybe factor from me.

Grade: A-

7. Phil Harvey, P,  Arizona: First problem, Paul Harvey's love child, now you know the rest of the story. Has some good qualities, pitching in the majors may not be one of them unfortunately.

Grade: B-

8. Brent Beech, SS, San Diego: I don't like his health but that could improve and help his cause. SS looks like an iffy deal, possibly 2B and definitely 3B.  Eye is a problem but looks robust in the hitting department.

Grade: A

9. Carl Slusarski, CF, Pittsburgh: What can you say, The Pirates took the best player on the board. Solid power clobber monster. CF is out as the range is too weak and really might be too strong for RF where he could be a perennial All-Star, Silver Slugger and GG all at the same time.

Grade: A+

10. McKay Byrdak, 2B, Washington D.C.: He might be better than a couple taken before him in my opinion so the Senators get a steal. 2B looks very very iffy, corner OF looks likely. Development is key and could be a nice surprise power monger at the plate.

Grade: B+

11.  Branch Jenner, SS, Toronto: Another developmental project, still, SS looks very iffy but not 3B. Hitting could be a mixed bag.

Grade: B+

12. Chris Dixon, P, Dover: Left handed starters spell trouble and this looks like a given problem. Don't expect the right split to make 60. Control and pitches are adequate, though that 4th one might see the bleachers a lot .He really isn't bad for a lefty.

Grade: B+

13. Alberto Henriquez, RF, Vancouver: My scouts love this guy and would have been my pick at 15. Now he needs to sign. Chances are doubtful with what he is asking and I agree with management on the issue.

Grade: ?

14. Kerry Brede, P, Colorado Springs: I like this guy regardless of what my scouts say. I think he could be in the top end of a rotation.

Grade: A-

15. Aroldis Cruz, SS, New York: I was hoping to get a near hitting SS. Well, that seems to have been a pipe dream. I did get a vacuum cleaner at 3B however and a decent hitter if things work out.

Grade: A-

16. Rube Marshall, P, San Francisco: My scouts were mixed, will need to wait and see. Frisco looking for money? Okay, so he signed. I am not enamored with the pick what so ever. Setup or closer, being left handed and weak doesn't help. Boo-hiss! benefit of doubt says he won't be in the majors most likely.

Grade: C

17. Dayan Martin, P, Detroit: His health caused a dramatic slip, had heart palpitations when he wasn't drafted in the top 10. Well overrated to go with it but could be a find if he stays off the DL.

Grade: B

18. Brent Meche, LF, Minnesota: He dropped because, well, who the fuck knows. Can play LF or 1B well and can hit, 22 year olds do develop, unless your an oldsmobile.

Grade: A

19. Keith Jones, P, Boston: Very, very, very good mid to late reliever for a pen. If the durability was higher, we would see a superstar like you know who.

Grade: A

20. Mitchell Boshiers, P, Baltimore: He may not be great and chosen where he should have been I think. Could be an end of rotation starter or in the pen.

Grade: B+

21. Diego Medrano, CF, Cincinnati: Slipped because of makeup, maybe more eyeliner the next time. The Reds want him at 2B and I might agree with that assumption. I think he will be a decent hitter also. Such a picture, what did Yoker do to get them eyes open like that?

Grade: A-

22. Rich Daniels, P, Philadelphia: Looks like a pretty good setup or closer if you ask me. Health could be a learning curse.

Grade: A-


23:  Willie Sanchez, CF, Montreal: When I first looked at him, I went fuggggly. He could be a GG CF though, hitting is awkward and no power but has speed.  Makeup needs an overhaul, how important is that anyway to the ladies?

Grade: B+

24. B.J. Henley, P, Tampa Bay: He may be a lefty but will probably be a quality reliever in the pen.

Grade: A-

25. Wilt Fontenot, P, Oakland: I would have been happier if he was taken in the supp somewhere. His chances look pretty damn slim to make a ML roster.

Grade: C

26. Fonzie Tresh, CF, St. Louis: with a name like Fonzie I would be hesitant too.

Grade:

27.  Rick McClellan, P, Boston: Overrated lefty short reliever. I won't say he isn't ML material as I am giving him the benefit of the doubt.

Grade: B+

28.  Mike Dimaggio, CF, Houston: CF or 2B looks like a plan to me. Why did he slip so late? Needs development but doesn't look too overrated.

Grade: A-

29. Edgardo Perez, LF, Memphis: LF is very iffy, but 1B looks good. could turn into a nice dynamo at the plate and can steal a base every now and then. Why doesn't he wear those ugly red framed glasses again?  His eyesight isn't very becoming, maybe that is why he has an ugly gilf.

Grade: A-

30.  Dillon May, P, Baltimore: Lefty and short on many things, well overrated if you ask me. Did I mention he had some good pitches?  Did I mention he had some good pitches?  Did I mention he had some good pitches? 

Grade: C+

31. Teddy Bradshaw, P, Mexico City: Okay, why wasn't he called Terry...huh? huh? huh? How did he fall all the way down yonder? Should develop into a starter easily enough. pratt is still jacking off on this pick.

Grade: A

32. Rabbit Barnes, P, Arizona: Names like Rabbit, Bubbles....etc should be hidden away immediately. No exception here! My goodness gracious, he scares the crap out of me even.

Grade: C

33. Jack Beavan, CF, Atalanta: I agree with 2B as well as CF. Has a lot of redeeming qualities which make him a good prospect. SJR even agrees, they both like Beavis and Butthead.

Grade: B+

34. Emil Fontana, P, Atalanta: SJR went out on a limb with this pick. May be good may be bad. SJR is worried about his looks though, keeps sneaking a peak at his ass.

Grade: B