2008 Day 1 Draft Thread

[Guest]

It's 6:15 ET already, let's go.

[RammyFanny]

Lobstein to Tampa.

[RammyFanny]

Pirates take Scheppers. I love it for them, assuming he gets back to form (which he should).

[Guest]

High risk for the Pirates (but potential high reward if he heals).

[Guest]

Avery is a solid pick too. Any chance Galloway lasts to the Cubs?

[RammyFanny]

Brewers get two picks in a row coming up. I'm still curious to see if they'd take a chance on Melville.

[RammyFanny]

Avery is a solid pick too. Any chance Galloway lasts to the Cubs?

Definately. I'd say 60/40.

[Guest]

Don't become a Brewer, Cutter...GO TO WESTWOOD!

[RammyFanny]

Lintz and Cutter Dykstra to Milwaukee, so nothing to get too worked up over. Destin Hood to Washington, I thought he'd be in strong consideration for our pick.

[UK1679666180]

Avery is a solid pick too. Any chance Galloway lasts to the Cubs?

Definately. I'd say 60/40.

 

With his poor Spring, he'll prob. be there in the 3rd and poss. the 4th.

[Guest]

Tyson Ross goes from Berkeley to the next town over. Good pick for the A's despite his poor jr season.

[RammyFanny]

Good pick in Tyson Ross for Oakland. He completely slipped my mind.

[UK1679666180]

For the Cards fans:

 

Peterson was named the Cape Cod League’s all-star utility player last summer, even though he showcased only a portion of his all-around ability. He went 2-2, 4.85 as a regular starter in the Long Beach State rotation last spring, but did not pitch at all during the summer. He split his time between first base (27 games) and the outfield (18 games), while tying for third in the league in hitting at .338 and finishing first with 52 hits. He homered only once while driving in 19 runs, but his setup was geared more to contact and hitting for average than for power. He has a good, balanced approach at the plate and uses the whole field. Peterson is surprisingly strong and has power potential, yet shows considerably more power in BP than he does in games. He is a well-rounded talented. He runs above-average (6.5 in the 60 on Long Beach State’s scout day) and throws well enough to play in the outfield, but he will need to turn on balls more consistently to play any corner position. Though he profiles more for scouts as an outfielder than a first baseman, Peterson spent the 2008 season at first base for the Dirtbags. He was not scheduled to pitch this spring.—ALLAN SIMPSON

UPDATE (5/15): Peterson’s quick, compact, level swing is geared more to doubles and gap power, particularly to the opposite field, but he unleashed some of his raw power potential this spring by hitting seven homers—a significant feat considering Long Beach State plays in a graveyard for power hitters. He also led the 49ers with a .401 average (through mid-May) and showed a patient, disciplined approach to hitting, drawing 40 walks. He proved, beyond a doubt, that he can hit and it’s just a matter of time before his true power potential is unleashed. He’s plenty strong enough to be a power hitter. He has the speed (team-high 10 stolen bases), hands and athleticism to play either left field or first base at the next level.—

[UK1679666180]

Nice pick by the Twins, I love Tyler.

[Transmogrified Tiger]

here we go

[RammyFanny]

Schafer.

 

Not shabby.

[Guest]

Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice.

[Guest]

I like Raben too, the pick after the Cubs' pick.

[UK1679666180]

Of the 3 picks so far, I like the Shafer pick the least.

[Guest]

Of the 3 picks so far, I like the Shafer pick the least.

Injury/loss of velo?

[jersey cubs fan]

Of the 3 picks so far, I like the Shafer pick the least.

 

Because of upside reasons?

 

I don't like the Cubs history of getting guys who drops on health issues.

[UK1679666180]

Everything, he lost his velo, his changeup and curve were not sharp. He doesn't velo nor a an out pitch. He reminds me of Dave Bush.

[jersey cubs fan]

Everything, he lost his velo, his changeup and curve were not sharp. He doesn't velo nor a an out pitch. He reminds me of Dave Bush.

 

I thought you said best, not least. Duh.

[RammyFanny]

I'm going under the circumstance that he can bump his velo up again after the injury. He probably would have been a first rounder if he had his normal velo, no?

[Guest]

Kevin Goldstein (4:02:02 PM PT): fellajsmall (GA): So what is the deal with Melville? UNC here I come?

 

It's looking more and more like he'll be a Tar Heel. His mom sent an email to scouts a few days back saying he'd expect 10-15 money -- I guess that was enough to kill him.