2006 Draft Discussion Thread

[Derwood]

Here is what espn.com's Keith Law said on a chat session today:

 

Kevin (Manassas): What are your thoughts on the Cubs first round pick Tyler Colvin?

 

SportsNation Keith Law: (3:21 PM ET ) Has to be signability, don't you think? He was a third or fourth round talent. I'm surprised that the Cubs went "cheap," especially since they went over slot last year with Utah HS pitcher Mark Pawelek. Perhaps they didn't feel anyone on the board was worth slot at #13.

 

ZING!

[Ding Dong Johnson]

Is Lasorda drunk? :lol:

 

It would be newsworthy if he were sober.

[Guest]

The last three of those, of course, being the picks the Cubs actually could have made. Just wanted to clarify for the casual observer. :D

[sethuel1]

There goes Nathan. Padres!

[C.C.]

Here is what espn.com's Keith Law said on a chat session today:

 

Kevin (Manassas): What are your thoughts on the Cubs first round pick Tyler Colvin?

 

SportsNation Keith Law: (3:21 PM ET ) Has to be signability, don't you think? He was a third or fourth round talent. I'm surprised that the Cubs went "cheap," especially since they went over slot last year with Utah HS pitcher Mark Pawelek. Perhaps they didn't feel anyone on the board was worth slot at #13.

 

ZING!

 

I just laughed at that one.

[CP_414]

Brewers just took a kid from Columbine High School. I would have thought that school would have changed its name by now.

[Derwood]

if this were the NFL draft we may be up to pick #13 by now, but probably not.

 

Oh, and we'd be listening to Mel Kiper Jr. and Chris Berman

 

*shudder*

[Derwood]

how many rounds are they doing today?

[texascub]

Only 16 more picks to go now!! I can't wait (as long as it is a smart selection).

[texascub]

how many rounds are they doing today?

 

They'll do rounds 1-18 today.

[Derwood]

how many rounds are they doing today?

 

They'll do rounds 1-18 today.

 

Hope they pick up the pace then. I thought it was only scheduled till 6pm ET

[WindyCity]

Round 4 is done. The Cubs re-join the fun in round 5. Ready for some "creative" picks?

[texascub]

There are still quite a few good players available for the Cubs' upcoming pick. Jordan Walden, Dellin Betances, and Matt LaPorta would all look nice at #149.

[FloridaCubbie]

There are still quite a few good players available for the Cubs' upcoming pick. Jordan Walden, Dellin Betances, and Matt LaPorta would all look nice at #149.

Where is LaPorta projected?

[cuubs4life]

how long of a pause is it in between rounds? it seems like it is taking quite a while.

[CP_414]

There are still quite a few good players available for the Cubs' upcoming pick. Jordan Walden, Dellin Betances, and Matt LaPorta would all look nice at #149.

Where is LaPorta projected?

 

Baseball America had him at #38 in the last magazine.

[texascub]

There are still quite a few good players available for the Cubs' upcoming pick. Jordan Walden, Dellin Betances, and Matt LaPorta would all look nice at #149.

Where is LaPorta projected?

 

He was rated #38 overall by BA so I'm rather surprised he's fallen this far.

 

cuubs4life, there are 10 minute breaks between rounds so we've got about 3-4 minutes left until round 5 starts.

[cuubs4life]

cuubs4life, there are 10 minute breaks between rounds so we've got about 3-4 minutes left until round 5 starts.

 

cool thanks!

[E.J.]

how long of a pause is it in between rounds? it seems like it is taking quite a while.

 

They said they would take a 10 minute break after round 4. Should start back up in a minute.

[texascub]

We're back underway!!

[Derwood]

There are still quite a few good players available for the Cubs' upcoming pick. Jordan Walden, Dellin Betances, and Matt LaPorta would all look nice at #149.

Where is LaPorta projected?

 

He was rated #38 overall by BA so I'm rather surprised he's fallen this far.

 

cuubs4life, there are 10 minute breaks between rounds so we've got about 3-4 minutes left until round 5 starts.

 

St. Louis is now 7 for 7 with college players.

[texascub]

There are still quite a few good players available for the Cubs' upcoming pick. Jordan Walden, Dellin Betances, and Matt LaPorta would all look nice at #149.

Where is LaPorta projected?

 

He was rated #38 overall by BA so I'm rather surprised he's fallen this far.

 

cuubs4life, there are 10 minute breaks between rounds so we've got about 3-4 minutes left until round 5 starts.

 

St. Louis is now 7 for 7 with college players.

 

The newest Moneyball subscribers?

[CaliforniaRaisin]

There are still quite a few good players available for the Cubs' upcoming pick. Jordan Walden, Dellin Betances, and Matt LaPorta would all look nice at #149.

Where is LaPorta projected?

 

He was rated #38 overall by BA so I'm rather surprised he's fallen this far.

 

cuubs4life, there are 10 minute breaks between rounds so we've got about 3-4 minutes left until round 5 starts.

 

St. Louis is now 7 for 7 with college players.

 

The newest Moneyball subscribers?

 

They've historically preferred college players.

[Derwood]

There are still quite a few good players available for the Cubs' upcoming pick. Jordan Walden, Dellin Betances, and Matt LaPorta would all look nice at #149.

Where is LaPorta projected?

 

He was rated #38 overall by BA so I'm rather surprised he's fallen this far.

 

cuubs4life, there are 10 minute breaks between rounds so we've got about 3-4 minutes left until round 5 starts.

 

St. Louis is now 7 for 7 with college players.

 

The newest Moneyball subscribers?

 

also 6 for 7 with southern schools:

 

2 @ U Miami

Tulane

TCU

Rice

Cal Poly

Northeastern

[CheeseHead Cubs Fan]

Anthony (Tony Butler) went number 81 to Seattle, I coached against that lefty and man can he pitch... he has some electric stuff. Should be interesting to see how he plays out.