2006 Draft Discussion Thread

[Outshined_One]

I called the Samardzija in the 5th round pick. :D

[texascub]

this is from BA "The Cubs, as expected, took Jeff Samardzija in the fifth round with their second pick. The Notre Dame righthander and All-America wide receiver intends to play both sports, which scared off teams enough to help him drop to the Cubs. The Cubs might spend first-round money on Samardzija in what's sure to be a back-loaded deal that allows him to play football this fall, a commitment Samardzija has made repeatedly. Samardzija has first-round talent with a fastball up to 94 mph and a developing slider that has shown improvement this spring as his season progressed and he got deeper into baseball season. The Cubs have a strong relationship with Notre Dame, as both scouting director Tim Wilken and especially GM Jim Hendry are longtime friends of Irish coach Paul Mainieri."

-- John Manuel

 

Once he signs a professional contract he can't go back and play at the NCAA level in a different sport though can he? Will he wait and just sign a deal before spring training next year and forgo the NFL Draft?

[hrowengartner]

this is from BA "The Cubs, as expected, took Jeff Samardzija in the fifth round with their second pick. The Notre Dame righthander and All-America wide receiver intends to play both sports, which scared off teams enough to help him drop to the Cubs. The Cubs might spend first-round money on Samardzija in what's sure to be a back-loaded deal that allows him to play football this fall, a commitment Samardzija has made repeatedly. Samardzija has first-round talent with a fastball up to 94 mph and a developing slider that has shown improvement this spring as his season progressed and he got deeper into baseball season. The Cubs have a strong relationship with Notre Dame, as both scouting director Tim Wilken and especially GM Jim Hendry are longtime friends of Irish coach Paul Mainieri."

-- John Manuel

First round money and letting him play football doesn't strike me as the greatest of plans.

I agree it would not take much to get hurt playing WR

[goonys evil twin]

this is from BA "The Cubs, as expected, took Jeff Samardzija in the fifth round with their second pick. The Notre Dame righthander and All-America wide receiver intends to play both sports, which scared off teams enough to help him drop to the Cubs. The Cubs might spend first-round money on Samardzija in what's sure to be a back-loaded deal that allows him to play football this fall, a commitment Samardzija has made repeatedly. Samardzija has first-round talent with a fastball up to 94 mph and a developing slider that has shown improvement this spring as his season progressed and he got deeper into baseball season. The Cubs have a strong relationship with Notre Dame, as both scouting director Tim Wilken and especially GM Jim Hendry are longtime friends of Irish coach Paul Mainieri."

-- John Manuel

First round money and letting him play football doesn't strike me as the greatest of plans.

 

I thought there was a thing about major college players who step back on campus not being able to sign. Wasn't that the thing with Brownlie? Or was that a Boras imposed deadline?

 

I don't understand this move at all. He doesn't seem like much of a prospect to begin with, and he has enormous baggage with the football situation.

[Chocolate Milk]

this is from BA "The Cubs, as expected, took Jeff Samardzija in the fifth round with their second pick. The Notre Dame righthander and All-America wide receiver intends to play both sports, which scared off teams enough to help him drop to the Cubs. The Cubs might spend first-round money on Samardzija in what's sure to be a back-loaded deal that allows him to play football this fall, a commitment Samardzija has made repeatedly. Samardzija has first-round talent with a fastball up to 94 mph and a developing slider that has shown improvement this spring as his season progressed and he got deeper into baseball season. The Cubs have a strong relationship with Notre Dame, as both scouting director Tim Wilken and especially GM Jim Hendry are longtime friends of Irish coach Paul Mainieri."

-- John Manuel

 

Once he signs a professional contract he can't go back and play at the NCAA level in a different sport though can he? Will he wait and just sign a deal before spring training next year and forgo the NFL Draft?

 

I think they can do both. Cedric Benson was in the Dodgers farm system. I'm not sure how it works though.

[1908]

Once he signs a professional contract he can't go back and play at the NCAA level in a different sport though can he?

Drew Henson did. He signed with the Yankees and suited up for the Wolverines, right?

[BeerHere]

They must feel confident that they can sign Samardzija to give up the only other pick they have in the first 5 rounds other than Colvin otherwise would be questionable.

 

In fact, this whole draft has been questionable in my mind. I trust Wilken as he has a proven track-record from Toronto. His hands are somewhat tied though with only a couple picks to deal with.

 

How do you pronounce Samardzija?

 

Sah-MARD-zija?

Edited June 6, 2006 by BeerHere

[Jon]

NU's George Kontos goes 164 to the Yankees.

 

Please don't sign.

[E.J.]

Once he signs a professional contract he can't go back and play at the NCAA level in a different sport though can he?

Drew Henson did. He signed with the Yankees and suited up for the Wolverines, right?

 

Yep. He could play football, but he couldn't play baseball for Michigan once he signed.

[Ding Dong Johnson]

Signing endorsement deals is the kicker, I believe.

[Tracer Bullet]

this is from BA "The Cubs, as expected, took Jeff Samardzija in the fifth round with their second pick. The Notre Dame righthander and All-America wide receiver intends to play both sports, which scared off teams enough to help him drop to the Cubs. The Cubs might spend first-round money on Samardzija in what's sure to be a back-loaded deal that allows him to play football this fall, a commitment Samardzija has made repeatedly. Samardzija has first-round talent with a fastball up to 94 mph and a developing slider that has shown improvement this spring as his season progressed and he got deeper into baseball season. The Cubs have a strong relationship with Notre Dame, as both scouting director Tim Wilken and especially GM Jim Hendry are longtime friends of Irish coach Paul Mainieri."

-- John Manuel

First round money and letting him play football doesn't strike me as the greatest of plans.

 

It's not like WR's ever get injured... :wink:

[hrowengartner]

this is from BA "The Cubs, as expected, took Jeff Samardzija in the fifth round with their second pick. The Notre Dame righthander and All-America wide receiver intends to play both sports, which scared off teams enough to help him drop to the Cubs. The Cubs might spend first-round money on Samardzija in what's sure to be a back-loaded deal that allows him to play football this fall, a commitment Samardzija has made repeatedly. Samardzija has first-round talent with a fastball up to 94 mph and a developing slider that has shown improvement this spring as his season progressed and he got deeper into baseball season. The Cubs have a strong relationship with Notre Dame, as both scouting director Tim Wilken and especially GM Jim Hendry are longtime friends of Irish coach Paul Mainieri."

-- John Manuel

First round money and letting him play football doesn't strike me as the greatest of plans.

 

It's not like WR's ever get injured... :wink:

and he is a pitcher, getting tackled and having your sholder driven into the ground is great for your fastball

[goonys evil twin]

The only way this makes sense to me is if the kid is a die-hard Cubs fan and let it be known that he would only quit football for a chance to play for the Cubs. He's got no incentive to sign for anything less than top dollar, but it doesn't make sense to give top dollar to a guy who is going to go risk injury on the football field and look to be a 2 sport star.

[C.C.]

I agree. I assume the Cubs have had talks with him and feel they can sign him to play baseball.

[Tracer Bullet]

this is from BA "The Cubs, as expected, took Jeff Samardzija in the fifth round with their second pick. The Notre Dame righthander and All-America wide receiver intends to play both sports, which scared off teams enough to help him drop to the Cubs. The Cubs might spend first-round money on Samardzija in what's sure to be a back-loaded deal that allows him to play football this fall, a commitment Samardzija has made repeatedly. Samardzija has first-round talent with a fastball up to 94 mph and a developing slider that has shown improvement this spring as his season progressed and he got deeper into baseball season. The Cubs have a strong relationship with Notre Dame, as both scouting director Tim Wilken and especially GM Jim Hendry are longtime friends of Irish coach Paul Mainieri."

-- John Manuel

First round money and letting him play football doesn't strike me as the greatest of plans.

 

It's not like WR's ever get injured... :wink:

and he is a pitcher, getting tackled and having your sholder driven into the ground is great for your fastball

 

Unless he's soft, he should get up and go right back to throwing 94.

[hrowengartner]

Josh Lansford 3B R/R Edited June 6, 2006 by hrowengartner

[Jon]

Cubs take Joshua Lansford, 3B out of Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.

 

6'2'', 220 pound senior, R/R

Edited June 6, 2006 by Jon

[WindyCity]

With pick #179 the Cubs select 3b - Joshua Lansford

[texascub]

Anyone know anything about Josh Lansford? No scouting report and the name isn't familiar to me.

[CP_414]

The only way this makes sense to me is if the kid is a die-hard Cubs fan and let it be known that he would only quit football for a chance to play for the Cubs. He's got no incentive to sign for anything less than top dollar, but it doesn't make sense to give top dollar to a guy who is going to go risk injury on the football field and look to be a 2 sport star.

 

I remember him wearing a sox hat in a ND halftime segment about him and his dad during a game on NBC.

[Derwood]

Cubs take Joshua Lansford, 3B out of Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.

 

at least the 2nd player from that school picked today (cards got a pitcher from there)

[Ding Dong Johnson]

http://www.gopoly.com/baseball/mens/bios/lansford.html

[Tracer Bullet]

How do you pronounce Samardzija?

 

Sah-MARD-zija?

 

I think: Sah-MAR-zja

 

Though I've heard that his nickname is Shark.

[WindyCity]

http://www.gopoly.com/baseball/mens/bios/lansford.html

 

 

Personal: Son of Carney and Debbie Lansford ... father played in Major Leagues for 15 years with three teams (California Angels, Boston Red Sox, Oakland Athletics) ... uncles Phil Lansford and Joe Lansford were Major Leaguers as well with Toronto Blue Jays and San Diego Padres, respectively ... one brother, Jared ... hobbies include ping pong... born July 31, 1984, in Livermore, CA ... majors in social science.

 

 

He has baseball DNA.

[texascub]

Here is a link to his current stats. 16 errors thus far at 3B...I'm starting to worry about our draft.