2006 Draft Discussion Thread

[Derwood]

alright! now we're into JuCo guys!

[Ding Dong Johnson]

do we even care who they pick here?

 

Only if it's you or me. (Please let it be me)

[Jon]

Steven Clevenger, SS, 6'0'' 185, L/R, junior out of Chipola JC

[BeerHere]

What a terrible draft! I mean this is the first draft in the Hendry era that I really hated.

 

They've only had 3 picks to deal with.

 

It's not like they were forced to only have 3 picks in 6 rounds. They put themselves in this position with offseason moves that have them 10 games under .500 and well out of the race.

 

Wilken certain was forced into this position. Remember he was brought in this offseason as well and if memory serves, it was well after the FA signings. Wilken runs the draft and his hands were somewhat tied.

 

I'm not trying to be overly optimistic, and for the record, this draft disappoints we as well, but realistically this was a poor draft well before a single pick was made. If you had to choose a draft where you only had a few picks, wouldn't you pick the weakest draft?

[Outshined_One]

Let me guess, another defensively sound guy who can't hit his way out of a wet paper bag?

[CaliforniaRaisin]

Grr...draft Jordan Walden! :x

[goonys evil twin]

What a terrible draft! I mean this is the first draft in the Hendry era that I really hated.

 

They've only had 3 picks to deal with.

 

It's not like they were forced to only have 3 picks in 6 rounds. They put themselves in this position with offseason moves that have them 10 games under .500 and well out of the race.

 

Wilken certain was forced into this position. Remember he was brought in this offseason as well and if memory serves, it was well after the FA signings. Wilken runs the draft and his hands were somewhat tied.

 

I'm not trying to be overly optimistic, and for the record, this draft disappoints we as well, but realistically this was a poor draft well before a single pick was made. If you had to choose a draft where you only had a few picks, wouldn't you pick the weakest draft?

 

I would pick a more impactful group of free agents to lose my picks over.

[BeerHere]

Why don't we draft position players that can hit, and let them learn better defense instead of the other way around?

[BeerHere]

What a terrible draft! I mean this is the first draft in the Hendry era that I really hated.

 

They've only had 3 picks to deal with.

 

It's not like they were forced to only have 3 picks in 6 rounds. They put themselves in this position with offseason moves that have them 10 games under .500 and well out of the race.

 

Wilken certain was forced into this position. Remember he was brought in this offseason as well and if memory serves, it was well after the FA signings. Wilken runs the draft and his hands were somewhat tied.

 

I'm not trying to be overly optimistic, and for the record, this draft disappoints we as well, but realistically this was a poor draft well before a single pick was made. If you had to choose a draft where you only had a few picks, wouldn't you pick the weakest draft?

 

I would pick a more impactful group of free agents to lose my picks over.

 

Who upsets you more at this point, Jones or Pierre? Just curious, include the contract situations as well.

[WindyCity]

On a side note... how sick is this future rotation for Detroit?

 

Bonderman, Verlander, Miller, and take your pick from Robertson, Maroth, Zumaya, or Sleeth.

 

Not bad at all.

[Ding Dong Johnson]

On a side note... how sick is this future rotation for Detroit?

 

Bonderman, Verlander, Miller, and take your pick from Robertson, Maroth, Zumaya, or Sleeth.

 

Not bad at all.

 

Wood, Prior, Zambrano, Guzman and take your pick of Hagerty, Brownlie, Blasko or Sisco.

[C.C.]

What a terrible draft! I mean this is the first draft in the Hendry era that I really hated.

 

They've only had 3 picks to deal with.

 

It's not like they were forced to only have 3 picks in 6 rounds. They put themselves in this position with offseason moves that have them 10 games under .500 and well out of the race.

 

Wilken certain was forced into this position. Remember he was brought in this offseason as well and if memory serves, it was well after the FA signings. Wilken runs the draft and his hands were somewhat tied.

 

I'm not trying to be overly optimistic, and for the record, this draft disappoints we as well, but realistically this was a poor draft well before a single pick was made. If you had to choose a draft where you only had a few picks, wouldn't you pick the weakest draft?

 

I would pick a more impactful group of free agents to lose my picks over.

 

Who upsets you more at this point, Jones or Pierre? Just curious, include the contract situations as well.

 

I'm not going to bash jones like most people on this board because he's been real good so far. I was going to be happy with a .270 hitter, 25 HR's and about 75-80 Rbi. Looks like he might exceed that.

[goonys evil twin]

 

I would pick a more impactful group of free agents to lose my picks over.

 

Who upsets you more at this point, Jones or Pierre? Just curious, include the contract situations as well.

 

Probably Pierre. Jones cost a couple dollars and a draft pick. Pierre cost more this year, less overall, but much more talent. And despite it being a bad signing and likely to hurt the team in the long run, Jones has produced.

[hrowengartner]

this is from the BA blog

LaPorta Continues To Slide

4:40 p.m.: Defensive specialist Brian Jeroloman was taken by the Toronto Blue Jays in the sixth round, the second of the bearish Gator trio to be drafted today. The only player of the group remaining on the board is LaPorta, the highest ranked of the bunch this spring. LaPorta's disappointing 2006 and bonus demands are lending to quite the draft day fall, and they also lead to the distinct possibility that the Gators have bring their best slugger back. Look for LaPorta to follow in the steps of Jeff Larish and swing the aluminum bat for one more season.

-- Bryan Smith

[BeerHere]

On a side note... how sick is this future rotation for Detroit?

 

Bonderman, Verlander, Miller, and take your pick from Robertson, Maroth, Zumaya, or Sleeth.

 

Not bad at all.

 

Reminds me of the Cubs "future" rotation a couple years ago that included:

Wood

Prior

Z

Guzman

Nolasco/Hill/Pinto/Mitre

[WindyCity]

On a side note... how sick is this future rotation for Detroit?

 

Bonderman, Verlander, Miller, and take your pick from Robertson, Maroth, Zumaya, or Sleeth.

 

Not bad at all.

 

Wood, Prior, Zambrano, Guzman and take your pick of Hagerty, Brownlie, Blasko or Sisco.

 

Wa wa wa.... ... I just had the strangest dream....

[CaliforniaRaisin]

On a side note... how sick is this future rotation for Detroit?

 

Bonderman, Verlander, Miller, and take your pick from Robertson, Maroth, Zumaya, or Sleeth.

 

Not bad at all.

 

I don't think Miller will be too successful in the big leagues (albeit, the Tigers are more likely to help him become successful than the Royals).

[C.C.]

On a side note... how sick is this future rotation for Detroit?

 

Bonderman, Verlander, Miller, and take your pick from Robertson, Maroth, Zumaya, or Sleeth.

 

Not bad at all.

 

Reminds me of the Cubs "future" rotation a couple years ago that included:

Wood

Prior

Z

Guzman

Nolasco/Hill/Pinto/Mitre

 

LOL! I was just going to write that.

[WindyCity]

With pick #239 the Cubs select RHP William Muldowney

[Outshined_One]

RHP William Muldowney, Pitt.

[sweetpeteman]

Pos  G  AB  R  H  Avg  2B  3B  HR  TB  Slug Pct.  RBI  SB  SBA  BB  SO 
Shortstop  60  245  46  85  0.347  11  0  4  108  0.441  43  6  9  27  25  

 

A Steve Clevenger... don't know if its the right one...

[Derwood]

http://pittsburghpanthers.cstv.com/sports/m-basebl/mtt/muldowney_brian00.html

[Jon]

Cubs take William Muldowney, RHP, 6'1'' 205, senior out of Pittsburgh.

[Outshined_One]

Pos  G  AB  R  H  Avg  2B  3B  HR  TB  Slug Pct.  RBI  SB  SBA  BB  SO 
Shortstop  60  245  46  85  0.347  11  0  4  108  0.441  43  6  9  27  25  

 

A Steve Clevenger... don't know if its the right one...

 

If that's him, the power is a bit of a concern. Otherwise, the K/BB is reasonable. Wonder if he's worth anything defensively?

[Chocolate Milk]

I figured I would re-post this here since it'll probably get more traffic.

 

An American League scout said he was at the Big East Tournament two weeks ago when Samardzija threw 99 miles per hour twice, 98 three times, 97 six times and 96 about 10 times.

 

http://nwitimes.com/articles/2006/06/05/sports/top_sports/9978694a89c432e4862571840005582f.txt