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The 2009 MLB First-Year Players Draft Thread

Discussion in 'Sports and News' started by Rumpleforeskin, Jun 8, 2009.

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  1. Trey Beamon

    Trey Beamon Active Member

    He was projected as a late first-rounder.

    The thinking is that the Pirates will sign Sanchez below slot and spend more later in the draft and internationally. I'm a tad bit skeptical.
     
    Trey Beamon, Jun 9, 2009
    #25
  2. Trey Beamon

    Trey Beamon Active Member

    This is like being pleased that Bret Michaels didn't lose his bandana. :D
     
    Trey Beamon, Jun 9, 2009
    #26
  3. Flying Headbutt

    Flying Headbutt Moderator Staff Member

    Maybe they're just hoping he can be their version of Matt Wieters?
     
    Flying Headbutt, Jun 9, 2009
    #27
  4. CollegeJournalist

    CollegeJournalist Active Member

    The Nats would be foolish to give Strasburg the kind of money Boras is going to demand. Look at the previous 13 pitchers taken No. 1 overall. It's not exactly a who's who of major league talent. Sure, there are a couple guys who have been serviceable pitchers in that group, but nothing worthy of the kind of cash he's going to demand.
     
    CollegeJournalist, Jun 9, 2009
    #28
  5. outofplace

    outofplace Well-Known Member

    This pick is a reminder of exactly why they don't have Matt Weiters. It's that special blend of limited funds, cheap owners who refuse to spend even that much and incompetence in the front office.
     
    outofplace, Jun 9, 2009
    #29
  6. BYH

    BYH Active Member

    Daniel Moskos is so good, he's his OWN catcher.
     
    BYH, Jun 9, 2009
    #30
  7. mediaguy

    mediaguy Well-Known Member

    MLB.com's live video is great, but the site's "Draft Tracker" is like 10 picks behind the live feed. ESPN.com is updating and seems to be much closer to the picks as they happen ...
     
    mediaguy, Jun 9, 2009
    #31
  8. BYH

    BYH Active Member

    MLB.com sucking? Never!
     
    BYH, Jun 10, 2009
    #32
  9. Moderator1

    Moderator1 Moderator Staff Member

    I was at Nats Park last night, watched it there while waiting out the rain. I was convinced, for some stupid reason, that Strasburg was going to be in the house and introduced to the crowd. No dice.
    I hate to be petty but I was glad to see Crow fall below where he was drafted last year. I hope the Royals hardball the s.o.b. Take this or sit out ANOTHER year.

    Someone tell me if I should like this Storen kid taken 10th.
     
    Moderator1, Jun 10, 2009
    #33
  10. Moderator1

    Moderator1 Moderator Staff Member

    If he doesn't develop good control, he'll fit right in with the Nats' bullpen!
     
    Moderator1, Jun 10, 2009
    #34
  11. Dirk Legume

    Dirk Legume Active Member

    Sorry to use this for a specific question, but I have searched and searched and I can't find and answer, so I turn to the great SportsJournalists.com SOAK (Source Of All Knowledge).

    We had a kid here that was projected to go to Boston with their first pick, Max Stassi. He didn't get picked there, or apparently at all. I can't find out why. Can anybody point me to a blog or scouting service that explains why he fell the way he did?


    Thanks for the help.
     
    Dirk Legume, Jun 10, 2009
    #35
  12. Orange Hat Bobcat

    Orange Hat Bobcat Active Member

    Check out the player the Diamondbacks selected with the No. 45 pick overall, down there in the supplemental round. Great name.

    http://highschool.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=954039
     
    Orange Hat Bobcat, Jun 10, 2009
    #36
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