Diamondbacks Draft Day 2009
by Jim McLennan on Jun 9, 2009 4:00 PM EDT
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Today sees the June draft kick off, with the Diamondbacks having seven picks in the first 64 picks. This story will be the clearing house for information on the team's choices as they happen today. Below, you'll find a quick summary of the choices; more detailed analysis and information will be posted after the jump. Please, feel free to post appropriate links on our picks, etc. in the comments, and we'll then incorporate as much detail as appropriate into the body.
The draft starts at 3pm Arizona time, with live coverage of the early rounds on the MLB Network. The first night of the draft will be the first three rounds and compensation slots, 111 in total. There will be four minutes between first-round selections, then sixty seconds after that, so we should see our first pick around 3:30 or a little later.
1st round
#16. Bobby Borchering, 3B, Bishop Verot HS (Fla.)
#17. AJ Pollock, OF, University of Notre Dame
Supplemental 1st round
#35. Matt Davidson, 3B, Yucaipa HS (CA)
#41. Christopher Owings, SS, Gilbert HS (S.C.)
#45. Mike Belfiore, LHP, Boston College
2nd round
#60. Eric Smith, RHP, U. Rhode Island
#64. Marc Krauss, OF, Ohio University
3rd round
#95. Keon Broxton, 3B, Santa Fe CC
More details and analysis after the jump.
The details...
1st round
"I have to think this is kind of a dream scenario for Arizona -- two players they really wanted, at least one of whom looked like he'd go ahead of them in Borchering. I know some teams were looking at moving Pollock to second, like Jason said, and the Cardinals worked him out at shortstop. If he can convert to the infield, he's a top-ten talent." -- Keith Law
"In Bobby Borchering, they got a player with huge upside and some risk. In A.J. Pollock, they got a player with less upside but also less risk. Borchering could give the Diamondbacks something they are sorely lacking in their farm system -- a power-hitting infielder, perhaps someone who can take over at first base in a few years. Not everyone is on board, though. Some teams saw him as more of late first-round/sandwich pick. Sounds like most don’t think he sticks at third base and aren’t sure that his swing is such that he’ll hit enough at first. But there are a lot of people with the Diamondbacks who feel differently. They’re excited about him.
There are some who believe Pollock can convert to the infield, and Keith Law wrote on ESPN’s draft blog that if he can do that, he would be a top-10 talent. Even if he doesn’t, from what we’ve heard, he is considered a solid defensive center fielder. Offensively, Pollock might not have a ton of upside, but could hit 30 doubles and 15 homers, according to Baseball
#16. Bobby Borchering, 3B, Bishop Verot HS (Fla.)
"Borchering has plus, plus bat speed. He's a switch-hitter who's stronger from the left side mostly because he sees more pitching that way. He has different swings from the two sides of the plate. He has pop from both sides. From the left side, he shows it to right-center mostly. He struggles defensively and may end up at first base. Some clubs may look for more power from that position, which could impact his draft status. That being said, Borchering's hitting skills are definitely legit." -- MLB.com
"He wants a little more money than this, but nothing crazy. A ton of heat in the last two weeks, and could end up being a great pick here. Really like this pick, John Hart gets it right that the defense could be an issue at third." -- Kevin Goldstein, Baseball Prospectus
"This guy will be a corner infielder in the bigs. The question is if he has the feet to play 3b. If not, he may develop the power to play 1b at big league level. " -- B.Rifkin, WithTheFirstPick.net
"Switch-hitter with power from both sides of the plate who has evoked Chipper Jones comparisons. They’re probably doing cartwheels in the Diamondbacks draft room. In his senior season at Bishop Verot (Fort Myers, Fla.) High, Borchering hit .494 with 13 home runs. There are questions as to whether he can stick at third base. And we’ll see how tough he is to sign. Baseball
"He stands out in a lot of aspects," an American League scout said. "First off, he looks like a major leaguer and he's able to incorporate tools and abilities into that frame. You toss in the power and the stick he has -- he drives the ball out of the park pretty easily -- and it's pretty impressive. He's a heck of a player and he's a great kid too. Whoever drafts him, it's all about the stick, and he'll become the 40-home run bat everyone thinks he'll be. There are guys in the big leagues right now -- everyday guys -- that wish they had that kind of size and strength. He's been blessed by somebody upstairs and hopefully he'll go out there and have a great career for 10 or 15 years." -- Conor Glassey, Baseball America
"The best high school bat in the draft, Borchering is a kid who can really thump the baseball but might not stick at third. However, premium high school bats have a strong track record, so Arizona should feel good about this selection. A switch-hitter with power should be a nice option for them long term." -- Dave Cameron, fangraphs.com
And some background on Borchering: "The Borchering home is equal parts training facility, baseball museum and mad science laboratory." He's also been a switch-hitter since he was two years old.
#17. AJ Pollock, OF, University of Notre Dame
"Pollock has a great approach at the plate and is very quiet and soft on his stride. He makes contact and doesn't chase pitches. He's a gap-to-gap, line-drive hitter and won't hit a ton of homers -- maybe 10-12 at most per year. Pollock is one of the better college hitters available in this Draft class, with a great approach and the ability to make consistent contact. He won't hit for a ton of power, but has some extra-base ability. His above-average speed helps him on offense and in the field, though he is still learning to play the outfield. He's the type who makes everything look effortless and with his hitting ability, could be the kind of college bat that moves quickly through the Minors." -- MLB.com
"D-backs go with Pollock at 17 -- which for me is a significant surprise. He must of really had a killer workout for them, because other teams that he worked out for this week dinged him a bit. Marcos calls him a five-tool guy. I have to clean my monitor after spitting my drink on it." -- Kevin Goldstein, Baseball Prospectus
"He's a plus runner and is an excellent contact hitter. He should be able to play centerfield in the pros, but has slightly below average power. Not a bad combination for centerfield and a good value in the middle of the first round." -- B. Hyman, WithTheFirstPick.net
"Pollock has a good history of performance that helps him rise above a thin crop of up-the-middle position players in this draft. Pollock has good hand-eye coordination, but leaks badly in his swing and can end up off-balance because of the complicated toe-tap he uses as a trigger. He has good plate discipline and if anything can be a little too passive at the plate. Simplying his trigger should make him a good contact hitter in the pros, although he's unlikely to have power. He's an above-average runner who can play a solid to above-average center field, and he has played some second base in the past. He's high-probability but low-ceiling in a draft that doesn't offer many of either class of player in center field or the middle infield." -- Keith Law
"Seems like a pretty safe pick. Not a ton of upside, but a guy most people view as a future big leaguer. Pollock has drawn some "right-handed Mark Kotsay" comparisons. He is viewed as a good enough defensive player to handle center field, but might not develop a ton of power, more of a 15-homer threat. Pollock hit .365 with 19 doubles, 10 home runs, a .443 on-base and a .610 slugging this season at Notre Dame. With
"Golden Domer AJ Pollock rates as nearly identical to Wheeler, with a little better contact rate but a little less power. Both Tim Wheeler and Pollock are possible first round picks, with good speed and solid all around tools." -- Project Prospect
"We believe A.J. projects as one of the top outfielders in the nation as he reminds us as a slightly slower Jacoby Ellsbury from the right side of the plate. He shows excellent discipline at the plate and plays the game with an edge that just adds to his stock." -- College Baseball Blog
"Interesting that Pollock gets announced as an outfielder - there were quite a few clubs who thought he could move back to shortstop or second base. It will be interesting to see how Arizona uses him. He's a nice hitter with solid above average tools, and while he's not flashy, he can play." -- Dave Cameron, fangraphs.com
Pollock was the MVP in the Cape Cod Baseball League last summer - past winners of that award include Evan Longoria, Carlos Peña and Jason Varitek.
Supplemental 1st round
"It sure feels like things are falling into place for the Diamondbacks. They've got to be ecstatic. Every year, they say they are happy with their picks, but they'll really, truly mean it this year." -- Nick Piecoro
#35. Matt Davidson, 3B, Yucaipa HS (CA)
"Davidson has some definite hitting ability, though a loop in his swing concerns some. There's a lot of power potential there, average to above average in the future.A solid, safe high school draftee, Davidson is a great kid with solid, if unspectacular, skills across the board. His best tool might be his future power, but he should have the arm and glove to stay at third defensively. He struggled a bit as a junior, and whether people buy into his summer performance as the real deal will be what determines his Draft status." -- MLB.com
"You are buying the bat. Offensive-oriented AL-type player. Should be middle of the order bat on a contending team. Best power I saw this spring. Won’t see me give away a power grade like this very often." -- John Klima, BaseballBeginnings.com
"There is nice power potential in this prep star. As a fantasy owner, you have to put this youngster on your radar because he is a third baseman with a power stroke. Davidson also developed some patience at the plate this year; a great sign for a young slugger. Take this 6'4", 225 lb kid over outfielders with similar skill sets because he is at a more premium position. He is expected to stay at the hot corner." Bill Root, Rotoexperts.com
Baseball Analysts interview with Davidson.
#41. Christopher Owings, SS, Gilbert HS (S.C.)
"Owings has a good swing and should have the chance to hit for average at the next level. He's short to the ball and uses the whole field well. He can apply force to his swing, but he doesn't have a ton of strength, so he's got well below-average power, especially with wood. Owings plays shortstop for his high school team, but that might not be his best defensive home as a pro, with a move to second perhaps on tap because of his arm strength and range. On the other side of second, his hands will play fine and he could be an offensive-minded second baseman who hits for average at the next level. He doesn't have much power, but he does use the whole field well. He doesn't have a plus tool, but he's the type of player who, if you're patient with him, will be better than the sum of his parts." -- MLB.com
"One of the better hitting middle infielders among the prep players, the fact that he's probably not a shortstop in the end is why he wasn't in the first round." -- Kevin Goldstein, Baseball Prospectus
"He wasn’t on my radar. Baseball
"For some, he evokes Gordon Beckham, the former Georgia All-American and No. 8 overall pick in 2008. Those who like Owings see strength in his forearms and some real juice in his bat, to go with average other tools across the board with a plus run tool. Others see tools but less feel for the game than Beckham displayed, and disagree with the rosy projections on Owings' power." -- Mack's Mets
#45. Mike Belfiore, LHP, Boston College
"It will be interesting to see what the Diamondbacks do with him. Starter or reliever? He supposedly has the stuff to start, with a fastball in the low-90s, a slider, change-up and a curveball that he rarely throws in games, according to Baseball America. Also, the Diamondbacks have to be convinced that he’s completely healthy; he threw 9 2/3 innings and 129 pitches in that 25-inning game against Texas a couple weeks ago." -- Nick Piecoro
"A personal favorite who might be stretched out as a starter in pro ball. Belfiore works off his fastball and slider but has thrown a changeup and curveball as well. He was a backup choice for the Marlins and Twins in the first round and makes sense for the D-backs at 45." -- John Manuel, Baseball America
Belfiore was also part of NCAA history, throwing 9.2 shutout innings for Boston College in relief, as part of the longest NCAA baseball game ever, a 25-inning game against Texas, which the Longhorns finally won 3-2.
2nd round
#60. Eric Smith, RHP, U. Rhode Island
"Smith, a junior right-hander, caught Miami coach Jim Morris' attention in early March, holding the Hurricanes to three hits over eight scoreless innings and prompting Morris to predict Smith will pitch in the big leagues. Smith has generated plenty of buzz among scouts and has a chance to be drafted in the top five rounds in June. He's not afraid to pitch inside with an 88-93 mph fastball with arm-side run, and he throws an average slider in the mid-80s that has a chance to be above average down the road. He also shows a curveball and has good feel for a changeup." -- Aaron Fitt, Baseball America
"Smith has made great strides in three years since arriving at Rhode Island as a raw, immature freshman with mechanical issues and an 85-87 mph fastball... Smith now pitches with an 89-93 mph fastball with power sink that he commands at the knees. He adds and subtracts with his slider, sometimes throwing it in the 84-86 mph range, and the pitch can be average or even plus at times, though it remains a bit inconsistent. He also flashes a solid-average changeup and is improving his feel for the pitch. He drops in a curveball occasionally as a show pitch, particularly for a back-door strike against lefties. Smith is a fierce competitor with a physical 6-foot-3, 213-pound build, and he has the best feel for pitching in the Northeast. He's a safe bet to go in the top three rounds, with a chance to go in the top two." -- Prospects Plus, Baseball America
#64. Marc Krauss, OF, Ohio University
"An impressive summer hitting with a wood bat on the Cape last summer has really helped Krauss' draft stock. He led the circuit in RBI (34) and OBP (.473) and finished fifth in hitting with a .344 average. His success stems from a polished and disciplined approach at the plate in which he works counts and rarely swings at bad pitches. He has a smooth left-handed swing, and while he has a strong, powerful build, his home run power has yet to develop. The power could very well come as he starts to drive pitches he can handle with greater regularity. Overall he resembles Dennis Raben, although his approach and productivity may draw comparisons to Kevin Youkilis at a similar stage in his career. While he's not the fastest of players, he moves well for his size, and should settle in at left field. If his power develops, first base could be his eventual home." -- Brewerfan.net
"Marc Krauss and Rich Poythress come out almost dead even, and that makes sense. Both are corner guys with good power and patience who've been very productive. As a third baseman, Krauss gets a positional boost but Poythress gets benefits from his park and strength of schedule. I've been upfront about my love for Rich "The Kodiak Bear" Poythress, but Krauss deserves plenty of praise as one of the best hitters in the country." -- Project Prospect
3rd round
#95. Keon Broxton, 3B, Santa Fe CC
"The bat is certainly a question mark. Broxton has made progress, but there’s length to his swing and a tendency to try to pull everything. His bat-speed is below-average and projects to average... I could see the crudeness in his approach. Broxton gets out on his front foot and looks to pull every pitch.... Defensively, Broxton has a slow jump and first step off the bat. Once he gets going, he’s fine. Broxton takes direct routes and has plus agility going after fly balls. If he can figure out the reactions part of it, he’ll become a plus range major league centerfielder... He has a chance to become an average big league hitter, but it will take five years of hard work and coaching to bring it out. Since Broxton has good peripheral tools, they will have more patience with him." -- Anup Sinha, pgcrosschecker.com
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Glad
to be able to come here for draft info!
Go Diamondbacks!
by sayheyupton on Jun 9, 2009 4:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Unfortunately,
I’ll be traveling home during the exact same time slot, Jim…. :-(
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by DbacksSkins on Jun 9, 2009 4:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It's sad that it's very hard to be excited about the draft in baseball
For example, Beanie Wells at #31 overall has a chance to make an impact this coming season already, but even the so-called “quick movers” still won’t make it in the bigs until at least the next spring or summer.
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by dima1109 on Jun 9, 2009 5:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey....
dunno about you, but I’m excited. We have a chance this year to build a pennant-winning team for 2013.
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by DbacksSkins on Jun 9, 2009 5:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
By the way,
I know we’ve saved extra cash for the draft budget this year, but with so many early picks for a mid-market franchise, does anyone think we’re going to lean towards more “signable” guys? (E.g., Matt Bush over Stephen Drew, Greg Reynolds over Max Scherzer)
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by DbacksSkins on Jun 9, 2009 5:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Signable = not good enough for Scott Boras to bother
But since the draft is a lottery is many cases, might as well make sure we draft people we can sign and start developing instead of bothering with contract negotiations.
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by dima1109 on Jun 9, 2009 5:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Scott Boras makes Drew Rosenhaus look like Saint Nicholas."
-Unknown
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by DbacksSkins on Jun 9, 2009 6:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Leake
man i hope he drops, he is looking to go in the 10-15 area.
porthyess 1b out of georgia would be a sweet fast to majors bat – the kodiak bear is his nickname, ouch
and man if any of these high upside HS kids drop because of money demands, particularly tate, id grab them up
by Moozazan on Jun 9, 2009 6:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
#3 to the Padres
Zug be with you.
And also with you.
by NewJackCity on Jun 9, 2009 6:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
To no great shock
The Nats take Strasburg with the first pick.
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by Jim McLennan on Jun 9, 2009 6:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Beat me to it
:-P
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by DbacksSkins on Jun 9, 2009 6:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dustin Ackley, UNC OF to Seattle
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by DbacksSkins on Jun 9, 2009 6:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ackley #2
I guess the Mariners will be trading away some veteran hitters in the next year or so.
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by dima1109 on Jun 9, 2009 6:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Pretty dawdly
Considering the first couple of picks were hardly a surprise. What’s keeping the Padres? They can hardly be going, “Oh, no! The Nationals took Strasburg! The Mariners got Ackley! Whatever do we do now?”
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by Jim McLennan on Jun 9, 2009 6:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Padres take Donovan Tate.
You know how much Moorad loves outfielders.
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by DbacksSkins on Jun 9, 2009 6:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hahaha
Reynolds: “The Padres are the most boring team to watch in the big leagues”
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by dima1109 on Jun 9, 2009 6:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No kidding. They're the D-backs Rejects
Burke, Eckstein, Wilson…
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by Jim McLennan on Jun 9, 2009 6:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hairston....
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by DbacksSkins on Jun 9, 2009 6:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not only that
when they showed the Padres draft history in the past few years, not a single major leaguer (at least no recognizable names)
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by dima1109 on Jun 9, 2009 6:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pittsburgh:
Tony Sanchez, C from Boston College.
No surprises so far.
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by DbacksSkins on Jun 9, 2009 6:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hm
Pirates realizing Doumit is not the answer
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by dima1109 on Jun 9, 2009 6:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That,
and Sanchez is going to be cheap.
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by DbacksSkins on Jun 9, 2009 6:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
sanchez
might be the man, but seriously picking 4th again and they pick a lay up – so much more that can help this club
by Moozazan on Jun 9, 2009 6:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Why bother?
Whoever they pick is just going to be traded for prospects in a few years.
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by kishi on Jun 9, 2009 6:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Future Yankee
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by DbacksSkins on Jun 9, 2009 6:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
why pick a college catcher
two years after weiters was there for you
by Moozazan on Jun 9, 2009 6:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Because they thought Doumit was it
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by dima1109 on Jun 9, 2009 6:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
doumit or mauer or anybody else catching
i wouldnt pass on weiters, all he does is give you options, having salty, mcann and tyler flowers certianly didnt hurt the braves
by Moozazan on Jun 9, 2009 6:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Orioles take Hobgood
HS RHP
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by DbacksSkins on Jun 9, 2009 6:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hobgood?
Sounds likes something that’d be a good challenge for some second level characters in D&D.
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by kishi on Jun 9, 2009 6:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL
Matthew Hobgood
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by DbacksSkins on Jun 9, 2009 6:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bet he's got hairy feet
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by Jim McLennan on Jun 9, 2009 6:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hobgood looks like he's about to throw down
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by dima1109 on Jun 9, 2009 6:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey, Bud?
The year hasn’t started with “19” in nearly a decade. Catch up.
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by kishi on Jun 9, 2009 6:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dude,
give the guy a break. He was born in the 19th century.
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by DbacksSkins on Jun 9, 2009 6:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
giants sneak in there
and take atlantas pick
by Moozazan on Jun 9, 2009 6:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Goody
Another Lincecum look-alike
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by dima1109 on Jun 9, 2009 6:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Zachary Wheeler HS RHP to the Giants
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by DbacksSkins on Jun 9, 2009 6:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Because
what they REALLY need is more pitching….. ;-)
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by DbacksSkins on Jun 9, 2009 6:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
GLB isn’t even covering the draft?
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by DbacksSkins on Jun 9, 2009 6:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No unicorns available this time around?
It's like living with a six-year old.
by 4 Corners Fan on Jun 9, 2009 6:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Braves take Mike Minor,
Vandy LHP.
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by DbacksSkins on Jun 9, 2009 6:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
"Cincinata is not on the clock"
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by dima1109 on Jun 9, 2009 6:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow
Wheeler just embarrassed himself
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by dima1109 on Jun 9, 2009 6:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
+10
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by DbacksSkins on Jun 9, 2009 6:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sheesh
I was expecting a couple of minutes per pick. It’s been going for 45 mins and we aren’t even half-way to the first D-backs choice.
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by Jim McLennan on Jun 9, 2009 6:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Apparently
That four minute time limit is merely a suggestion.
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by kishi on Jun 9, 2009 6:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
selig
seems to be holding things up; he must be taking a nap in between picks
by Moozazan on Jun 9, 2009 6:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Reds take Mike Leake
From ASU.
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by kishi on Jun 9, 2009 6:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Not really
a surprise
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by DbacksSkins on Jun 9, 2009 6:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Reds take Mike Leake
RHP, Scum Devils.
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by DbacksSkins on Jun 9, 2009 6:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
honda
makes a great lawnmower :) for real
by Moozazan on Jun 9, 2009 6:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I hate
Hondas.
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by DbacksSkins on Jun 9, 2009 6:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've been driving one for a while
I don’t mind ’em..
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by kishi on Jun 9, 2009 6:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well
it’s at least not a Civic, is it?
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by DbacksSkins on Jun 9, 2009 6:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's an Accord, I think
I’m pretty certain.
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by kishi on Jun 9, 2009 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Meanwhile, back with the club
Schoeneweis is reactivated today, Boyer is here, and we’ve sent down Schlereth and Rosales.
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by kishi on Jun 9, 2009 6:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Did Schelereth go back to AA or to AAA?
It's like living with a six-year old.
by 4 Corners Fan on Jun 9, 2009 6:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't know
I’ll see what we can find out.
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by kishi on Jun 9, 2009 7:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, Schoeneweis back up already
DANG now I am REALLY frustrated that I can’t watch the FSAZ broadcast tonight, because I bet they’ll have an interview from him, or at least feature him…
by snakecharmer on Jun 9, 2009 6:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey look
A “beyond baseball” commercial with the Uptons
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by dima1109 on Jun 9, 2009 6:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Jacob Turner
HS RHP to Tigers.
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by DbacksSkins on Jun 9, 2009 6:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Matzek might actually fall...
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by DbacksSkins on Jun 9, 2009 6:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nats
w/ their 2nd top 10 pick
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by DbacksSkins on Jun 9, 2009 6:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Strasburg is from SDSU?
Like there’s ever been a good baseball player to come out of there.
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by kishi on Jun 9, 2009 6:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Only amateur on the Olympic team
I chatted briefly with Strasburg’s dad at Team USA practice.
by snakecharmer on Jun 9, 2009 6:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You didn't
know that?
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by DbacksSkins on Jun 9, 2009 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was as serious about that
As I was about the rest of the comment.
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by kishi on Jun 9, 2009 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was last night's trivia question
Name the four players from SDSU to get 1,000+ at-bats in the majors.
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by Jim McLennan on Jun 9, 2009 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Never heard of any good players from SDSU.
How about you, Mark?
It's like living with a six-year old.
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Stanford, CA
I’m pretty sure there IS NO Stanford, CA – it’s in PALO ALTO…
by snakecharmer on Jun 9, 2009 6:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Doesn't Stanford
have its own postal code?
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by DbacksSkins on Jun 9, 2009 7:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The US Census
Would disagree.
(Not an official city, but an unincorporated area.)
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by kishi on Jun 9, 2009 7:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kind of like
La Jolla
In play, out(s)
by dima1109 on Jun 9, 2009 7:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ah okay that's what it is
It’s not a city though. ;)
by snakecharmer on Jun 9, 2009 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Um, there is
Stanford University. 450 Serra Mall, Stanford, California 94305
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by dima1109 on Jun 9, 2009 7:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nats - Drew Storen
Stanford RHP
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by DbacksSkins on Jun 9, 2009 7:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
what a
weak pick, i would have gone super high upside matzek with that pick
by Moozazan on Jun 9, 2009 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Unprotected.
If they couldn’t sign him, they wouldn’t get a comp pick next year.
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by DbacksSkins on Jun 9, 2009 7:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
sure, but i hate
taking closers in the first round
by Moozazan on Jun 9, 2009 7:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Schlereth?
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by DbacksSkins on Jun 9, 2009 7:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rox up.
(Somebody crappy yet signable, no doubt) ;-)
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by DbacksSkins on Jun 9, 2009 7:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
They picked
the most unsignable guy on the board
In play, out(s)
by dima1109 on Jun 9, 2009 7:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dan O'Dowd
must really think he’s on the hot seat.
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by DbacksSkins on Jun 9, 2009 7:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe
he’ll decide he doesn’t wanna pitch at Coors and go to UO instead?
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by DbacksSkins on Jun 9, 2009 7:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rox take Matzek,
HS LHP.
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by DbacksSkins on Jun 9, 2009 7:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Really?
Are these shots of Matzek from his little league game?
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by kishi on Jun 9, 2009 7:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Royals take Crow
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by DbacksSkins on Jun 9, 2009 7:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If
they have any money left over from their FA binge….
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by DbacksSkins on Jun 9, 2009 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Greinke traded midseason
Lots and lots of money
In play, out(s)
by dima1109 on Jun 9, 2009 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Los Angelees, California"
Man, Selig’s got some weird pronunciation.
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by kishi on Jun 9, 2009 7:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
HEY!
He’s the commish. Respect his authoritah.
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by DbacksSkins on Jun 9, 2009 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
But that'
It's like living with a six-year old.
by 4 Corners Fan on Jun 9, 2009 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry. Hit enter too soon
But “Cincinnatuh” is how people in Ohio say it.
It's like living with a six-year old.
by 4 Corners Fan on Jun 9, 2009 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oakland takes Grant Green,
USC SS
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by DbacksSkins on Jun 9, 2009 7:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bummer
We will need a shortstop after we fail to re-sign Drew
In play, out(s)
by dima1109 on Jun 9, 2009 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
we should have drafted
that kid casey kelly, SS/SP last year
by Moozazan on Jun 9, 2009 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Getting closer.....
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by DbacksSkins on Jun 9, 2009 7:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think it's cool we get two in a row
is that a compensatory pick for O-Dawg?
by snakecharmer on Jun 9, 2009 7:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah.
Dodgers’ #1.
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by DbacksSkins on Jun 9, 2009 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rangers take Purke
HS LHP
Dunno if they’ll sign him.
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by DbacksSkins on Jun 9, 2009 7:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
they are stockpiling the excellent pitching
nolan ryan is building something special
by Moozazan on Jun 9, 2009 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nolan Ryan
is doing away with babying the pitchers. Very very good managing.
In play, out(s)
by dima1109 on Jun 9, 2009 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wonder
if we’ll just make both picks at once.
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by DbacksSkins on Jun 9, 2009 7:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't know
I’d want to see who goes at #16 before we announce #17.
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by kishi on Jun 9, 2009 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know.....
what I mean is “one right after the other”.
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by DbacksSkins on Jun 9, 2009 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Interesting
Mike Rizzo plans on having Strasburg in the bullpen
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by dima1109 on Jun 9, 2009 7:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think
a bit of Mike Rizzo’s sheen has come off….
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by DbacksSkins on Jun 9, 2009 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We're on the clock!
Woooh!
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by kishi on Jun 9, 2009 7:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
On the clock!
Zug be with you.
And also with you.
by NewJackCity on Jun 9, 2009 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's Dbacks time...... :-D
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by DbacksSkins on Jun 9, 2009 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Indians take
Alex White, UNC RHP
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by DbacksSkins on Jun 9, 2009 7:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
AZ on the clock
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Jun 9, 2009 7:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yep
Ready to copy and paste these two. Scheduled my lunch for this!
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by Jim McLennan on Jun 9, 2009 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good thinkin'.
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by DbacksSkins on Jun 9, 2009 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ticker says
“Ten picks in first five rounds (Most of any team)”
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by DbacksSkins on Jun 9, 2009 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dbacks: Fire One!
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by DbacksSkins on Jun 9, 2009 7:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We already fired two
And one resigned… Oh, I see what you mean…
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by Jim McLennan on Jun 9, 2009 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Heh....
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by DbacksSkins on Jun 9, 2009 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
DBacks pick at #16...
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by kishi on Jun 9, 2009 7:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Purple Row
wanted him at #32
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by DbacksSkins on Jun 9, 2009 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
DRays Bay
Had him at 20-25.
Their article has links to a couple of videos of Borchering at bat.
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by kishi on Jun 9, 2009 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah.
We might have taken him a bit high.
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by DbacksSkins on Jun 9, 2009 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's Borchering
HS 3B
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by DbacksSkins on Jun 9, 2009 7:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hmmmmmmm
A 3B with power and questionable defense? Sounds familiar …
In play, out(s)
by dima1109 on Jun 9, 2009 7:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wouldn't be surprised to see him at 1B in the future.
But I get slightly giddy at the comparison to Chipper Jones.
Never give up. Never give in.
by pepperdinedevil on Jun 9, 2009 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
(whether the comparison comes to fruition or not…)
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by pepperdinedevil on Jun 9, 2009 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If I were a betting man, and I am, I would bet he would be at first base for us.
From what I have seen of him he could be a poor man’s Chipper Jones on offense and that would be awesome.
by Pyromnc on Jun 9, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
when is Reynolds eligible for free agency?
by older fart on Jun 9, 2009 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I believe it's 2012
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by pepperdinedevil on Jun 9, 2009 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that would put Borchering about 21.
and likely still in a year or two away.
by older fart on Jun 9, 2009 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Assuming he stays at third
He might have to move to first- but a switch hitter with power would be nice to have in the lineup.
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by kishi on Jun 9, 2009 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And..... Dbacks: Fire Two!
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by DbacksSkins on Jun 9, 2009 7:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
At #17
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by kishi on Jun 9, 2009 7:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i really wanted this guy, he should moe up the system
very quickly
by Moozazan on Jun 9, 2009 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
watch out Chris Young....
You Sound Friendly. Are you sure you're a Dodgers Fan? -- Spankton
by Snake Bitten on Jun 9, 2009 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can we
have him play CF this season?
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by DbacksSkins on Jun 9, 2009 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This pick caught me by surprise.
Thought we would go pitcher here but this kid looks like he could be a solid player. With all our top outfielders moving up to the majors this kid definitely will create more depth in the farm system.
by Pyromnc on Jun 9, 2009 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought
we would take a corner infielder and an outfielder in the first round — hence, Jonathan Singleton and LeVon Washington. (Based on who was available) I thought that Upton’s success would give the org more confidence in taking high school hitters.
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by DbacksSkins on Jun 9, 2009 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ND CF
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by DbacksSkins on Jun 9, 2009 7:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Updated the story
With names and quick hits from MLB.com and Basebal Prospectus. More to follow…
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by Jim McLennan on Jun 9, 2009 7:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh, you need to refresh to see the changes
KTHXBAI
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by Jim McLennan on Jun 9, 2009 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So
We’re done until the supplemental round? Which, at this pace, is about an hour and a half away?
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by kishi on Jun 9, 2009 7:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I believe it should speed up after the first round
They cut the time allowed back to a minute, but not sure if that includes or excluded supplemental picks.
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by Jim McLennan on Jun 9, 2009 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pollock
kinda reminds me of CoJack…. relatively mature college hitter, line drive guy, good contact hitter, not a HR power guy.
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by DbacksSkins on Jun 9, 2009 7:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sounds
a bit like Parra, too. (Minus the college part)
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by DbacksSkins on Jun 9, 2009 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Really
I do kind of enjoy the fact that we get three picks before the Dodgers get one.
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by kishi on Jun 9, 2009 8:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
"kind of"?
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by DbacksSkins on Jun 9, 2009 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Apparently
It’s an understatement kind of day for me.
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by kishi on Jun 9, 2009 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Looks like
Gibson’s off the board. :-(
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by DbacksSkins on Jun 9, 2009 8:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Refresh again with more updates
Doubtful I’ll be home in time for #35, so can someone do the honors?
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by Jim McLennan on Jun 9, 2009 8:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If it's before I leave....
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by DbacksSkins on Jun 9, 2009 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If I'm still paying attention, sure
Someone (kishi?) write it here, i’ll edit the story
by snakecharmer on Jun 9, 2009 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll be here until about six
Should have time to write up a bit, though.
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by kishi on Jun 9, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hmmm....
looks like both of Arte Moreno’s teams had 2 first rounders.
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by DbacksSkins on Jun 9, 2009 8:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
A couple of links
Courtesy of Catherine Herman:
An article about Pollock traveling around the country to try out for teams
And this quote from Borchering: "I think, as a baseball player, you have to be a little bit nuts about the game."
I like that.
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by kishi on Jun 9, 2009 8:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
On the other hand...
Honda ads don’t have Howie Long.
Game, set, match, Honda.
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by kishi on Jun 9, 2009 8:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
MLB Draft:
Do-do-don’t believe the hype!
Funny, Brown doesn't offer a degree in slut!
by soco on Jun 9, 2009 8:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What?
Everyone of these guys is a great pick! Harold Reynolds told me so!
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by kishi on Jun 9, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You'd
believe Harold Reynolds over Flavor Flav?
Funny, Brown doesn't offer a degree in slut!
by soco on Jun 9, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
In a pinch?
Yeah.
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by kishi on Jun 9, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Harold
has better hugs.
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by DbacksSkins on Jun 9, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
every single pick so far is a GREAT pick...
lol
Wikipedia is accurate. (citation needed)
by Muu on Jun 9, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
funny stuff
the mfy pick is wearing a redsox jersey on his video lol
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by Muu on Jun 9, 2009 8:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Really?
Is the MLB.com draft tracker only updated to the sixth pick of the draft at this point?
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by kishi on Jun 9, 2009 8:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
amazing uh?
Wikipedia is accurate. (citation needed)
by Muu on Jun 9, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
mlb.com is showing the draft coverage live on there webstite
by Moozazan on Jun 9, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Regardless
That’d need some improvement before I could even qualify it as half-assed.
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by kishi on Jun 9, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's been
running slowly. You need to reload it every once in awhile when it gets stuck and forgets about you.
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by DbacksSkins on Jun 9, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that sucks
ive been watching the live feed thats showing on mlb.com since 3pm with no interruptions or problems, i believe its the same feed from mlb network – i cant complain i get to watch it all for free
by Moozazan on Jun 9, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
fail
http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/events/draft/y2009/draftlive_app.jsp heres the link
Wikipedia is accurate. (citation needed)
by Muu on Jun 9, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, crap
15 minute break between rounds, so I probably won’t be able to write anything up for the next pick. Sorry, ’charmer! Hopefully, Jim should be home soon…
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by kishi on Jun 9, 2009 8:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No worries!
Is there any website that’s at least listing them in a decent timeframe and not stuck 15 people back? I just want to get the name up…
by snakecharmer on Jun 9, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Compensation round starts in 15 minutes
Eh, I’m gonna flip to pregame at 6.
It’s NOT “Sacramento State”! Bud Selig had it right, it’s “Cal State Sacramento.” They are not legally allowed to be called that, ONLY San Jose State can do that.
by snakecharmer on Jun 9, 2009 8:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Deep breaths. Deep breathes.
Count to ten.
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by DbacksSkins on Jun 9, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It bugs me :P
Though I am easily annoyed…
by snakecharmer on Jun 9, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This
is true.
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by DbacksSkins on Jun 9, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
*breaths
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by DbacksSkins on Jun 9, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think
If you follow it on the MLB website, the video should be up to date. Otherwise, ESPN (or Twitter) might be your quickest answer.
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by kishi on Jun 9, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh good point
I’ll just wait for DbacksPRGirl to find a link for us. ;)
by snakecharmer on Jun 9, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do you
laugh at your own jokes?
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by DbacksSkins on Jun 9, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Huh?
I’m confused.
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by kishi on Jun 9, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Exactly.
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by DbacksSkins on Jun 9, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
With the 35th pick
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by kishi on Jun 9, 2009 9:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Interesting that we went with another third baseman here.
by Pyromnc on Jun 9, 2009 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, BB probably won't stick there
Everything I’ve read seems to say 1B is his future.
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by Jim McLennan on Jun 9, 2009 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thought we might get Max Stassi
I think that kid is going to be pretty good at catcher.
by Pyromnc on Jun 9, 2009 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And home in perfect time
Can some one get the name posted in the story? I’ll start digging up links, etc.
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by Jim McLennan on Jun 9, 2009 9:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Never mind
Guess I’ll do it.
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by Jim McLennan on Jun 9, 2009 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We got a new Owings!
SS Christopher Owings at #41.
Never give up. Never give in.
by pepperdinedevil on Jun 9, 2009 9:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
an offensive minded 2b is what i read
by Moozazan on Jun 9, 2009 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
From what I have read.....
the only reason he would be a second baseman is because of his defense.
by Pyromnc on Jun 9, 2009 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Probably will be moved to 2B
Here is his page.
by Pyromnc on Jun 9, 2009 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good!
A replacement Owings. Can he suck at pitching too?
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by DbacksSkins on Jun 9, 2009 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
From what I read...
he is a SS who most likely projects to be a 2B. “Hits for average, little power, uses the whole field well.”
Never give up. Never give in.
by pepperdinedevil on Jun 9, 2009 9:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Closer Mike Belfiore out of Boston College at #45.
Like that pick. Get him up here ASAP.
Never give up. Never give in.
by pepperdinedevil on Jun 9, 2009 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
a lefty closer from boston college wraps up the comp round
3 out of 5 picks HS bats, a reliever and a CF college player. interesting draft so far
by Moozazan on Jun 9, 2009 9:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We took a lefty closer last year in the 1st,
and now it looks like Zavada is going to stay in the majors…
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by DbacksSkins on Jun 9, 2009 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who did we get at #45?
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by Jim McLennan on Jun 9, 2009 9:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Mike Belfoire, lefty closer for Boston College picked at 45
by Moozazan on Jun 9, 2009 9:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
said he was straight closer
but did play 1b a bit too
by Moozazan on Jun 9, 2009 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
jeff malm, 1b and max stassi, c
would be a great bats to grab here in the 2nd round
by Moozazan on Jun 9, 2009 9:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Stassi... how is that name familiar?
by snakecharmer on Jun 9, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The East German Secret Police?
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by kishi on Jun 9, 2009 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL.....
I thought of that too, but figured she meant something else.
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by DbacksSkins on Jun 9, 2009 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone else having a problem with MLB Draft Tracker?
by Pyromnc on Jun 9, 2009 9:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Anyone else
even paying attention still? ;)
by snakecharmer on Jun 9, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whoever gets Jeff Malm
… is getting a real jerk of a player. I’m a manager for another one of the Las Vegas high schools (Malm is from Bishop Gorman of Vegas) and both games I was at with Malm he acted like a complete jerk. He drops F-bombs and screams profanities loud when he’s walked or hit… he’s really just a no-class guy in my opinion.
by Wailord on Jun 9, 2009 9:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ive heard things like that
but he can hit
by Moozazan on Jun 9, 2009 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hmmm.....
interesting tidbit there, thanks for that inside insight.
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by DbacksSkins on Jun 9, 2009 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dude he's from Gorman
What did you expect?
by teemcee on Jun 10, 2009 11:52 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Welcome to the Snakepit!
Even though you’re a Padres fan…. ;-)
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by DbacksSkins on Jun 10, 2009 12:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
draft tracking
http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/draft/2009draftdb.php
this should be free and is an amazing database for the draft, if you have the subscription you get recaps of each player
by Moozazan on Jun 9, 2009 9:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
dbacks are up
pick 60 – eric smith, rhp, uni of rhode island
by Moozazan on Jun 9, 2009 9:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
dbacks up again
pick 64 – Marc Krauss, OF, Ohio university
by Moozazan on Jun 9, 2009 9:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
if anybody reads stuff at project prospect
he has a college hitter rating system that seems pretty legit, and if you read the articles will show a pretty good system going back to 2003 in projecting just college hitters.
in his system he ranks krauss as the 3rd best hitter in college this year and he also ranks aj pollock as the 6th best hitter. a good read.
by Moozazan on Jun 9, 2009 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Got a link?
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by Jim McLennan on Jun 9, 2009 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
sure
this one is the most current article about it
http://projectprospect.com/article/2009/05/28/2009-quantitative-draft-analysis
this one next is the article that describes his methodology if your interested in that sort of thing
http://projectprospect.com/article/2008/12/24/on-evaluating-college-hitters-quantitatively
by Moozazan on Jun 9, 2009 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good stuff
Thx for that. Incorporated the summary into the Krauss and Pollock sections.
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by Jim McLennan on Jun 9, 2009 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow
Tommy Lasorda is very bad at being funny…
by Wailord on Jun 9, 2009 9:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Off to dinner
Just updated with a bunch of links and info. Back afterwards for some more research.
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by Jim McLennan on Jun 9, 2009 9:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
a HR to freaking Uribe? geez...
burke, eckstein, uribe…
if ure a s**tty player and want to hit like a superstar, play against us…
Wikipedia is accurate. (citation needed)
by Muu on Jun 9, 2009 10:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Um......
wrong window. ;-)
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by DbacksSkins on Jun 9, 2009 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Back from dinner
And just in time.
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by Jim McLennan on Jun 9, 2009 10:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
dbacks 3rd round
pick 95 – keon broxton, 3b, santa fe cc
wow a grip of 3b this draft
by Moozazan on Jun 9, 2009 10:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Report on him here
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by Jim McLennan on Jun 9, 2009 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And with that
I’m going to slide over to the Gameday Thread. Thanks to everyone for their help, comments and information today. I’m still researching our picks, so check back later for more reports on the new D-backs….
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by Jim McLennan on Jun 9, 2009 10:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i like to read the
3rd round pick analysis, they basically say “he’s a half-witted, slow and fat…oh and on crutches – BUT! – with a lot of hard work, he will be……eh…..sorda average, i suppose”
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by sergey606 on Jun 10, 2009 12:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I was thinking the same thing,
but I also read one Purple Row poster absolutely raving about Broxton after seeing him play. Guy was upset that we drafted him.
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by DbacksSkins on Jun 10, 2009 12:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Weird
When I see “raving about Broxton”, I assume you’re talking about Mark Grace.
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by kishi on Jun 10, 2009 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know, right?
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by DbacksSkins on Jun 10, 2009 2:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
on a side note
i love snakepitting at work, the one of the few sites not blocked.
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by sergey606 on Jun 10, 2009 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
+10
::pretends to look busy::
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by DbacksSkins on Jun 10, 2009 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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