Express Mock Draft Thread! On the Clock: Toronto Blue Jays

[Outshined_One]

The Rays have been on the clock since 11:58pm last night which was over 12 hours ago so since Lincecum has the most votes I do believe he's the pick.

 

Correct.

 

Sorry, I've been away this morning.

 

Pirates are on the clock!

 

I'm voting Lincoln.

[Ding Dong Johnson]

I'll re-cast my vote, Hochevar to the Pirates

[Outshined_One]

I'll re-cast my vote, Hochevar to the Pirates

 

Really? Even thought he's a Boras client and the Pirates are cheapskates?

 

Those would be fun negotiations to watch, given that Hochevar has almost zero leverage.

[WrigleyField 22]

Kershaw to Pirates

[Ding Dong Johnson]

I'll re-cast my vote, Hochevar to the Pirates

 

Really? Even thought he's a Boras client and the Pirates are cheapskates?

 

Those would be fun negotiations to watch, given that Hochevar has almost zero leverage.

 

I'll keep picking him until he's off the board. I really think he'll go #3.

[Guest]

Kershaw to Pirates

Didn't the current Pirates owner make Littlefield pass on Upton and take Bullington because he preferred college players?

[texascub]

Most mocks have the Pirates taking a P, but I don't agree with that. They've got quite a few good arms in their system, I think that they'll take Stubbs here. His speed and defensive skills fit nicely in PNC.

[tbaseball]

Lincoln to Pirates. I think Hochevar if it wasn't the Pirates, but don't see the Pirates spending the money on him. Hochevar could possibly be in the rotation by September if he goes to Pittsburgh.

[CaliforniaRaisin]

Kershaw to Pirates

Didn't the current Pirates owner make Littlefield pass on Upton and take Bullington because he preferred college players?

 

Correct, he loves college players.

 

I think Lincoln is the pick here too.

[CaliforniaRaisin]

RHP Brad Lincoln, Houston - 3

LHP Clayton Kershaw, Highland Park HS - 1

OF Drew Stubbs, Texas - 1

RHP Luke Hochevar, formerly Tennessee - 1

[CaliforniaRaisin]

I'll re-cast my vote, Hochevar to the Pirates

 

Really? Even thought he's a Boras client and the Pirates are cheapskates?

 

Those would be fun negotiations to watch, given that Hochevar has almost zero leverage.

 

I'll keep picking him until he's off the board. I really think he'll go #3.

 

Well, we're going for most realistic, so if he didn't go #3 like you thought he would, you have to make him go to the most likely next destination. This isn't just a draft board deal here.

[Jon]

Make that 4 for the college pitcher.

[tbaseball]

I don't necessarily agree that the Pirates are guaranteed a college player in the 1st rd. Look at their last two 1st rounders, McCutchen & Neil Walker, both HS guys.

[Outshined_One]

I don't necessarily agree that the Pirates are guaranteed a college player in the 1st rd. Look at their last two 1st rounders, McCutchen & Neil Walker, both HS guys.

 

I think they're looking for a combination of affordability and projectability. Most of their picks in recent years have been guys who've signed relatively quickly for a reasonable price.

[WrigleyField 22]

Kershaw to Pirates

Didn't the current Pirates owner make Littlefield pass on Upton and take Bullington because he preferred college players?

 

I was unaware of that. I have really just been voting for players who sound appealing.

[Outshined_One]

Mariners are on the clock.

 

I vote Luke Hochevar.

[TruffleShuffle]

Drew Stubbs... the Mariners can't hit for crap.

[CaliforniaRaisin]

Hochevar (would have gone Lincecum if he was still available).

[Ding Dong Johnson]

Mariners are on the clock.

 

I vote Luke Hochevar.

 

Ditto :wink:

[1908]

Hochevar for Mariners

[tbaseball]

Hochevar to Seattle.

[Outshined_One]

That's five! Detroit is now on the clock.

 

I vote for Stubbs.

[TruffleShuffle]

I'm voting for Stubbs every time until he's picked now... so, Drew Stubbs.

[Ding Dong Johnson]

Stubbs

[CaliforniaRaisin]

Drew Stubbs.