Draft Pick Discussion

[Delandis]

I am very surprised Naito fell so far. He's a star.

[Pat]

That's part of his value to me. If the worst case scenario is that he's a dominant Closer (and soon).... I think that's a good pick. I don't think he's more likely to get a 3rd pitch.... but to me I'd make that gamble all day.

Plus... come on.... Nicknames FTW.

And how much cooler would he be if his name were Effrain Grain?

Did I mention my BP is awful?

I'd argue worst case scenario is he doesn't make the bigs. Not every first rounder makes it.

[liquidcrash]

That's part of his value to me. If the worst case scenario is that he's a dominant Closer (and soon).... I think that's a good pick. I don't think he's more likely to get a 3rd pitch.... but to me I'd make that gamble all day.

Plus... come on.... Nicknames FTW.

And how much cooler would he be if his name were Effrain Grain?

Did I mention my BP is awful?

Oh, I don't hate the pick by any means. He's a guy I looked at when my pick was up. I was also sure he was who you wanted, so I could have just taken him to keep him away from you. I thought about it.

Love his potential as a reliever. He's still got a couple seasons to get there, but I think he'll be really good.

[Jistic]

I toyed with taking Gray at 15. I took the safe pick though. Been following him for years. And his hometown is right down the street from me.

[Dave]

I'd argue worst case scenario is he doesn't make the bigs. Not every first rounder makes it.

I'd also argue that best case scenario is he becomes the next Olivo and is then traded for a top 5 pick.

[Pat]

I'd also argue that best case scenario is he becomes the next Olivo and is then traded for a top 5 pick.

I see what you did there.

[umd]

Took Camilo at 2.1 - has a high ceiling but his ratings right now are pretty low. Probably could have gone with a SP/MR/Swing type P at 2.1 except for the fact my system is loaded with them.

The next two picks auto fired right after:

Denver - SP Troy Clark
Wilmington - 3B Tyler McClouth

Hyundai on the clock at 2.4.

[Ryan]

Naito was the #1 position player on my board. I'm thrilled to get him this late.

Dick. Naito was up next on my board, so it's fitting you took him just before I picked. Thanks for that.

That being said, we're happy to get Cogan. Don't love his stamina, but he's got six pitches, half of them being really good, the other three being good. Plus my scout sees him being somewhat developed.

[Pat]

I almost took Cogan at 16.

[spot]

Dick. Naito was up next on my board, so it's fitting you took him just before I picked. Thanks for that.

That being said, we're happy to get Cogan. Don't love his stamina, but he's got six pitches, half of them being really good, the other three being good. Plus my scout sees him being somewhat developed.

My scout says Cogan needs another pitch.

[Clay]

I'd argue worst case scenario is he doesn't make the bigs. Not every first rounder makes it.

Disagree. Mostly because I think he could throw in my BP right out of the draft.

[liquidcrash]

I like Tyler McLouth. I pretty much had it down to either him or Quinn at #13. I think McLouth is the best contact hitter in this draft. He doesn't have much power, but he'll hit for average, get some doubles, draw walks and won't strike out.

Of course, he'll be in the minors for the next 5 years.

[Lintyfresh85]

Liquid, you're up.

Sorry for the delay!

[liquidcrash]

Make it 3 Joey's in a row as I went with Joey Bridges out of Arizona State. We need all the bullpen help we can get. Bridges has had a very good career at ASU, throws 99-101 mph. He should strike a lot of people out and hopefully be able to help sometime in the next couple years.

He also has a '5' for endurance according to my scout. He doesn't throw a normal Fastball (he has a cutter and a curveball). When he gains that third pitch, you are all going to look like fools for passing on him.

[Jake]

There's still a kid out there I think can be a big time contributor to a BLB lineup. Hope he falls the next three spots.