1989 Draft

[Spear]

Robbins... I liked Robbins but not as much as Dimmick, although looking back I love his college stats. Nice pick.

That's what keeps confusing me. Stats vs scout ratings has me going back and forth every year.

[Pat]

Not only is Z holding up the sim, he is holding up the draft...

Why did we let this guy back again?

[Carlos]

Dimmick is good. The only negative I had on him was his two pitch talent. If his change-up develops then who cares. Actually, with his talent, it probably doesn't matter that he only has two plus pitches and a weak ass change-up. Other guys have found success without it, but I said I had one negative; never said it was a strong case against him.

As for Robbins, another good pitcher, but me and Brad Reed weren't as high on him.

[Pat]

I have to leave the office or the rest of the day and will be without the internet...

I have a small pref list set up, but I want to make my #4 pick after I see who the 1st 3 teams select. I will be home at 4:30 and make my pick if I am up by then.

LAC is on the clock, but don't expect a pick for another few hours...

[Clay]

LAC is on the clock, but don't expect a pick for another few hours...

You mean Morgantown??? How about a little respect for your own Stout-mate.

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Why am I not shocked that Pittsburgh threw a curveball right out? Martinez was completely outside of my Top 51.

[Pat]

You mean Morgantown??? How about a little respect for your own Stout-mate.

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Why am I not shocked that Pittsburgh threw a curveball right out? Martinez was completely outside of my Top 51.

The LAC referenec was intentional, Shaver.

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Martinez was #40 by my scout.

[Carlos]

More from former head scout and current SGN Draft Analyst Expert, Norm Tickner.

"Pancho Martinez fits the mold of the team Pittsburgh is looking to build through the draft. Good kid with a great make-up. He sees the zone well and expects to develop into a patient hitter with a strong bat. The downfall is mostly in his position. A center fielder in California, Martinez is likely to move to left field if he makes the majors and with his lack of power, doesn't necessarily fit well in the corners."

[Clay]

Hard to argue with the numbers he has put up at Cal. My scout just doesn't love him.

[Z]

I love Martinez. He can and will play center field and hit at the top of the order at the next level. My only concern is durability.

[Carlos]

I love Martinez. He can and will play center field and hit at the top of the order at the next level. My only concern is durability.

Many have doubted the words of Norton Tickner. Few have stood up the next day to recount the events of that confrontation.

At this point, you might even say it's just urban legend. Who knows?

[liquidcrash]

I like Dimmick, he was in the running for top pitcher on my board. I had Robbins a little behind him, scout has him at #12 on his list.

My scout isn't too high on Martinez, #35 on the draft list. I think he can be a decent player. I'm probably the last person to listen to in terms of draft advice though.

[Plastic]

I set it up to auto draft from my list, but it doesn't seem to be working. What am I doing wrong?

[Clay]

I don't think you can do it while it's on your turn. You have to manually pick it when it's on your turn already.

[Plastic]

Morgantown welcomes LF, Yidir Adili from South Africa to the organization.

The top 2 guys from my board went 1 and 2, so we take the highest position player per my scout.

[Pat]

The first international prospect comes off the board!