2006 BLB Amateur Draft - Starting Monday 04/14

[Carlos]

I'm not sure I see any pitchers on the same level as the top 3 from last year (Fink, Reeves and Lippert). My scout loves the hitters though.

Definitely not like last year.


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[Z]

No, seriously, my scout projects him as a 6/5/4 back-end starter.

[Carlos]

No, seriously, my scout projects him as a 6/5/4 back-end starter.

Mine says only his arm falling off would prevent him from being a top Line starter.

Yay randomness!


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[mwetts]

mine splits the difference: #3 option should be middle of the rotaion.

[umd]

With pick 1.24 DVS selects SS DJ Boatner from CAR. Let's get this party started.

[Carlos]

With pick 1.24 DVS selects SS DJ Boatner from CAR. Let's get this party started.

[BradZ]

So, Tom, what do you say?

Interested to get this process underway and see if Tom is still going with his previously announced intentions:

Lol , I have been quiet haven't I. Looking forward to draft. Wade Brown is number one choice to join the Wave.

Anxious to see what is left at our pick at #5, highest pick we've had in some time.

[tomr1962]

turn it on. Or do we just want to verbally draft until official start. We select Wade Brown SP #1 overall. Great Cutter and Fastball. Throws harder than anyone in the draft. Good Stamina. Averaging 10 K's a start.

[BradZ]

turn it on. Or do we just want to verbally draft until official start

For now, make picks here and we'll update until we turn the clock on.

[BradZ]

turn it on. Or do we just want to verbally draft until official start. We select Wade Brown SP #1 overall. Great Cutter and Fastball. Throws harder than anyone in the draft. Good Stamina. Averaging 10 K's a start.

You got it, Wade Brown goes 1.1 to WIL.

Carolina is up.

[fsquid]

With the 2nd pick in the 2006 BLB amateur draft, the Carolina Tobs select.............

LF Ricky Murillo from Florida State University


Ok, if anyone wants OF prospects, they may want to see me.

[Carlos]

Figured Ricky would go to Carolina once Tom decided on Wade Brown. Decisions.

[Carlos]

Rounding out our future outfield, the Denver Bulls select USC RF Dave Perkins.

[BradZ]

Rounding out our future outfield, the Denver Bulls select USC RF Dave Perkins.

1.3 has been entered, up to Morgantown at 1.4

[Pat]

My thoughts...

1. WIL - SP Wade "Ping" Brown
My scout has him 6/5/5 and a future #3. OSA has him 8-6-6. Statistically superb. 101 MPH. Not a leader. Very greedy. I don't trust my scout yet but Brown would not have been my choice at #1. However, he is my #1 pitcher. Ironically, Brown is a local product from Delaware. When does the franchise move again?

2. CAR - LF Ricky Murillo
Arguably the best hitter but not without question marks. Murillo won Hitter of the year and the National Championship in 2004. In 2005 he only suited up for 10 games after missing 7 weeks to strained quads. In 2006 he won player of the week and batter of the month, but is injured again with a sprained ankle. Not a leader but good intangibles. Plus runner. Average fielder. But could be an elite hitter...if healthy.

3. DEN - RF Dave Perkins
His 2005 season says it all, a .473 average, .546 OBP for a 1.421 OPS. You read that correctly. Never been hurt. Plus fielder and runner. Good intangibles. Already expects to be playing in the majors....it's as if he knew he was going to Denver.

I expect that to be the top three but a different order. I see another group of top three next...and then it's going to be a few surprises.