2008 Cubs Picks Thread

[Guest]

Jose Macias brother!!!

[Transmogrified Tiger]

I definitely wasn't a fan of seeing a Macias that plays "utility" showing up as our pick.

 

Player                 AVG  GP-GS    AB   R   H  2B  3B  HR RBI   TB  SLG%  BB HBP  SO GDP   OB%  SF  SH  SB-ATT   PO   A   E  FLD%
1 David Macias.....  .356  63-63   270  61  96  15   1   9  40  140  .519  24  11  35   4  .424   4   7   6-12   122   5   2  .984

[Post Count Padder]

So far some interesting names today. Some solid sleeper picks and some headscratchers.

[Guest]

19th Round: OF David Macias, Vanderbilt

 

Macias led the Commodores in batting this season at .356, with nine home runs. At 5-foot-9, 175 pounds, Macias is a switch-hitter and a sparkplug with athleticism and speed. He's an above-average defender.

[UK1679666180]

The 5-foot-9 Macias is a bundle of energy in a small package, and was a catalyst atop the Vanderbilt batting order this season, leading the Commodores in batting (.365) and base hits as they began SEC tournament play. He also showed surprising power, hitting seven home runs with a team-best 126 total bases. Macias is solid in all phases but his best tool is his defensive ability. He’s an excellent center fielder with a strong, accurate arm, and is so athletic that he can practically play any position on the field, and could well end up at second base, or even shortstop, down the road. Of Venezuelan descent, Macias’ ability to speak fluent Spanish will make him a welcome addition in any minor league organization.

[Guest]

"Bundle of energy..." Heh.

[Transmogrified Tiger]

haha, we drafted a translator

[YearofDaCubs]

haha, we drafted a translator

:lol:

[Guest]

20th round: OF Jericho Jones, Louisiana Tech

 

14th best prospect in Louisiana.

 

7/21/1987 6'5 215 lbs

[UK1679666180]

Jones had an impressive freshman season in 2006 for Louisiana Tech, hitting .356-16-56 and winning five games on the mound—for added measure. He struggled to duplicate that success as a sophomore, however, hitting just .297-5-36 while winning only twice. But he was hampered all season with what was initially diagnosed as a pulled groin, causing him to miss two weeks and limiting his ability to utilize his 6.7 speed. He struck out in his only at-bat during the summer in the Cape Cod League, before shutting it down for good. Finally, on a visit to his eighth different doctor, Jones was diagnosed with a double hernia and he had surgery in August to correct the ailment. The 6-foot-5 Jones has plenty of tools and could be drafted as either a hitter or pitcher. As a position player, he has above-average power and arm strength; as a pitcher, he’s been clocked at 92 mph and combines his fastball with a 12-to-6 curveball and changeup. He’s starting in right field and hitting in the 3 or 4 hole for the Bulldogs this spring, while occupying the No. 3 spot in the rotation.—ALLAN SIMPSON

UDATE (5/15): This spring began with high hopes for Louisiana Tech and its two individual stars, Jones and Luke Burnett, but fell far short of expectations. While the Bulldogs went 23-31 and Burnett (No. 3 above) couldn’t get anyone out and was eventually removed from the rotation, Jones filled his two-way role and consistently flashed some of the tools that have always intrigued scouts. While Jones’ numbers as a hitter (.364-13-46) were better than his pitching (5-5, 5.80 in 68 innings), scouts seem to like Jones better as a pitcher. His build and easy, low-90s velocity are projectable and Jones has never concentrated on pitching, one of the reasons that he is still raw in his approach and with his secondary pitches. As a hitter, Jones has a long swing and is prone to contact problems against better stuff

[Ding Dong Johnson]

The 5-foot-9 Macias is a bundle of energy in a small package, and was a catalyst atop the Vanderbilt batting order this season, leading the Commodores in batting (.365) and base hits as they began SEC tournament play. He also showed surprising power, hitting seven home runs with a team-best 126 total bases. Macias is solid in all phases but his best tool is his defensive ability. He’s an excellent center fielder with a strong, accurate arm, and is so athletic that he can practically play any position on the field, and could well end up at second base, or even shortstop, down the road. Of Venezuelan descent, Macias’ ability to speak fluent Spanish will make him a welcome addition in any minor league organization.

in other words, the exact opposite of the other Macias we know

[Transmogrified Tiger]

Player                 AVG  GP-GS    AB   R   H  2B  3B  HR RBI   TB  SLG%  BB HBP  SO GDP   OB%  SF  SH  SB-ATT   PO   A   E  FLD%
39 Jones, Jericho...  .364  54-52   198  44  72   8   1  13  46  121  .611  14   5  45   5  .416   2   0   8-12    53   8   3  .953

 

Nice pop, really bad plate discipline.

[Ding Dong Johnson]

Player                 AVG  GP-GS    AB   R   H  2B  3B  HR RBI   TB  SLG%  BB HBP  SO GDP   OB%  SF  SH  SB-ATT   PO   A   E  FLD%
39 Jones, Jericho...  .364  54-52   198  44  72   8   1  13  46  121  .611  14   5  45   5  .416   2   0   8-12    53   8   3  .953

 

Nice pop, really bad plate discipline.

IsoP of 247 is nice pop but Keedy's 252 translates into "not a whole lot of power"?

[Transmogrified Tiger]

Player                 AVG  GP-GS    AB   R   H  2B  3B  HR RBI   TB  SLG%  BB HBP  SO GDP   OB%  SF  SH  SB-ATT   PO   A   E  FLD%
39 Jones, Jericho...  .364  54-52   198  44  72   8   1  13  46  121  .611  14   5  45   5  .416   2   0   8-12    53   8   3  .953

 

Nice pop, really bad plate discipline.

IsoP of 247 is nice pop but Keedy's 252 translates into "not a whole lot of power"?

 

well, Keedy's a first basemen while Jones is a RF, and also, I'm eyeballing these.

[Ding Dong Johnson]

Player                 AVG  GP-GS    AB   R   H  2B  3B  HR RBI   TB  SLG%  BB HBP  SO GDP   OB%  SF  SH  SB-ATT   PO   A   E  FLD%
39 Jones, Jericho...  .364  54-52   198  44  72   8   1  13  46  121  .611  14   5  45   5  .416   2   0   8-12    53   8   3  .953

 

Nice pop, really bad plate discipline.

IsoP of 247 is nice pop but Keedy's 252 translates into "not a whole lot of power"?

 

well, Keedy's a first basemen while Jones is a RF, and also, I'm eyeballing these.

I'll get you a calculator for your birthday

[UK1679666180]

I got nothing on Vincent Watkins

[Transmogrified Tiger]

He goes by Logan. He was 6 for 9(all 1B) with 2 BB and a K in his first 3 games this year. That's all I've got.

[CubColtPacer]

I got nothing on Vincent Watkins

 

That's because he's known as Logan Watkins (just found that out). I'm tracking down some info right now. He's committed to Wichita State. He's also apparently a 2 sport athlete (also a star quarterback).

Edited June 6, 2008 by CubColtPacer

[Little Slide Rooter]

20th round: OF Jericho Jones, Louisiana Tech

 

14th best prospect in Louisiana.

 

7/21/1987 6'5 215 lbs

 

And dont foget the coolest name since Razor Shines.

[Guest]

21st round: SS Logan Watkins, Goddard HS (Wichita, KS)

 

25th best prospect in Kansas.

 

8/29/1989 5'11 170 lbs

[UK1679666180]

Got nothing on Tarlabdas Mitchell either

[Guest]

22nd round: RHP Tarlandas Mitchell, Alto HS (TX)

 

3/9/1990 5'8" 190 lbs

 

Link to MLB video of him

[CubColtPacer]

21st round: SS Logan Watkins, Goddard HS (Wichita, KS)

 

25th best prospect in Kansas.

 

8/29/1989 5'11 170 lbs

 

 

All I have so far on Watkins:

 

Headed for WSU, Watkins hit .476 in the leadoff spot with 39 hits. He scored 33 runs and had a .561 on-base percentage. On the mound, Watkins was 5-1 with a 0.70 ERA.

[Transmogrified Tiger]

Found an article that said Mitchell was 6-0 with a 1.63 ERA at one point during the season, that's about all.

[Guest]

Grasspike (NC): What was the coolest name called out so far? Devalis Strange-Gordon? Justin Gutsie? Jericho Jones? Mace Thurman? Stosh Wawrzasek?

 

Kevin Goldstein: I just heard Jericho Jones go off the board, and I totally loved that name. It sounds like a 70s detictive show taking place on the gritty streets of Philadelphia and starring Fred Williamson.