1997 BLB Amateur Draft

[Dave]

Pick is in. Scout likes Mitchell as a closer, but thinking we can try to develop that third pitch of his.

Passed on hitter that I hope doesn't bite me in the ass.

Really like this pick. Almost traded up for him twice.

[mwetts]

Wanted Bennerman more than Enriquez, but Norfleet really likes Enriquez and he was very right on Sau.

enriquiez was the hitter I hope would fall to me.

[funclown]

Really like this pick. Almost traded up for him twice.

The way this draft was shaping up I went from "Probably will be there when I pick" to " Wholly shit, I have no clue who anyone is picking in this draft" so decided to make a move.

Hope it works out.

[mwetts]

Pick in 1.22 Bernard Purglove... Scou thinks if he develops well could be a front of the rotaion guy. Dont see him reaching that but if he can be a middle guy I'll take it.

Liquid your up...

[Jistic]

Sostre would be in a couple of rotations the day after the draft.

Hell he could be my #4 easily. But he'll get a few years in the minors. This year is not our target.

[Clay]

If anyone wants back into the 1st... PM me. I'll move 1.24.

[Clay]

I have one Top 100-type guy left on my list.... and Carolina takes him the pick in front of me....

As not to hold up progress waiting on a deal.... I grabbed Ezequiel Alvarado... an International who could start in AAA and be in the show next season. Not a sexy pick. But a lefty with control. Plus... come on... it's Virginia.

[Delandis]

F'n clown. You just couldn't leave well enough alone, could you?

Good pick with Cannon. He'll probably end up being a solid #3 if not better.

[Jake]

F'n clown. You just couldn't leave well enough alone, could you?

Good pick with Cannon. He'll probably end up being a solid #3 if not better.

Agreed.

[Ryan]

F'n clown. You just couldn't leave well enough alone, could you?

Good pick with Cannon. He'll probably end up being a solid #3 if not better.

I've been debating this pick all morning. Your anger helps justify it.

[Delandis]

Linty and Jistic here's your chance to be a friend. Make my pick easier by picking two people off my board.

[Lintyfresh85]

I'm here. Give me 20.

[tomr1962]

Went young with Sandavol. I have a SS in AA that is headed to the bigs, so the kid has time to develop

[Lintyfresh85]

Went with CL Pat Knight.

Not exactly thrilled with the pick... but he was the best non-international guy I had left on my board.

[Jistic]

I know exactly who I'm gonna pick...and I know Linty is gonna pick him. Im ready when he is.