2008 BLB Amateur Draft Beginning Monday 9/8

[Carlos]

Indy is on the clock with less than 6 hours.

sent from my mobile device

[fsquid]

I had until Monday!

Also, no trades gentlemen... my pick is in!

boooo

[Pat]

I really like Robertson. Amazing velocity, scout has him 6-5-5 (OSA 6-6-6), defends his position well and has very high leadership. There is only one player I could see maybe going above him but I think Robertson is the safe, smarter pick. He should translate to a #3 in the Kodiak rotation for a decade.

[Carlos]

I really like Robertson. Amazing velocity, scout has him 6-5-5 (OSA 6-6-6), defends his position well and has very high leadership. There is only one player I could see maybe going above him but I think Robertson is the safe, smarter pick. He should translate to a #3 in the Kodiak rotation for a decade.

Except I took him.

And I agree. I think Cali's pick is more BLB-ready, but I really like Robertson's everything. I wonder if his control is really a 5 or gets to the 6, but that's okay. And I would prefer to be sure his third pitch hits a 6 but you make do.

The rest is there. He throws hard, strikes people out, has good control and solid intangibles. Very happy.

I said before I don't think there's a clear ace in this draft, but Robertson is a solid rotation guy. If that's the best that's out there, I like having him.

[funclown]

At #6 had to go with "Beanpole"

My scout loved this kid, but hate drafting high schoolers in the top 5.

Well its pick 6 so now it makes sense.

[Pat]

At #6 had to go with "Beanpole"

My scout loved this kid, but hate drafting high schoolers in the top 5.

Well its pick 6 so now it makes sense.

It's your pick again.

[Pat]

The draft has almost gone exactly how my big board is, minus a few one spot differences...but my Top 7 is the same as the drafts Top 7.

That's a good thing for the league...bad for my picks at #17 and #22.

[funclown]

Went with control on the last pick.

"Cubby" off the boards.

Interesting to see who's left standing at pick #14.

[Pat]

There we go! Finally a pick I didn't see coming!

I had Nishimura a little further down on my big board but he goes #8 to Pawtucket. My scout has him #9 on the draft list, 5-5-5 potential (future big leaguer, back of the rotation), OSA has 6-5-6 with an 8 potential knuckleball. He has very high leadership but low work ethic. High stamina. Good collegiate stats but does give up quite a few HRs.

#9- Carolina
#10- New York
#11- Windy City
#12- New Orleans

[funclown]

There we go! Finally a pick I didn't see coming!

I had Nishimura a little further down on my big board but he goes #8 to Pawtucket. My scout has him #9 on the draft list, 5-5-5 potential (future big leaguer, back of the rotation), OSA has 6-5-6 with an 8 potential knuckleball. He has very high leadership but low work ethic. High stamina. Good collegiate stats but does give up quite a few HRs.

#9- Carolina
#10- New York
#11- Windy City
#12- New Orleans

I hate your scout. lol.

5-5-6 for my guy. run of the mill 4/5 pitcher. Like his overall consistency again. We usually do well with pitchers like this in Pawtucket.

[Pat]

I little high for Elliot but he's leaps and bounds better than the #3 hitter.

[Z]

Is he really going to be able to play shortstop in the BLB?

[Pat]

Is he really going to be able to play shortstop in the BLB?

He couldn't play it too well in college...

I think he will be able to play 3B, 2B and SS; best in that order.

[Guest]

This Alex Torres guy seems pretty good to my amateur eye, so hopefully I hit on this guy.

[Spectre]

Now time to wait, Nicholas I think will be an alright starter in the league. Didn't have too much time to overanalyze my pick this year