2011 MLB Draft Thread

[imb]

I think i'm rooting for Jungmann

[Outshined_One]

Brett Jackson was not a surprise, Gammons.

[thefranchise]

jimcallisBA Jim Callis

#Cubs taking Baez here. Best bat speed in draft. Typical high-upside Tim Wilken pick. #mlbdraft

[Outshined_One]

Can't complain about that.

[utkcub]

really? [expletive] really?

[82TonyM]

Baez!!

[CubsWin]

Baez. Oh boy.

[Tryptamine]

meh, not my favorite, but I don't hate it.

[imb]

Baez, future 3b! suck it vitters, you're old news.

[Rob]

Not complaining at all.

 

Edit:

 

Also, called it like a full minute earlier than Keith Law. I'm a badass.

Edited June 6, 2011 by Rob

[Yeti]

wow, 125+ users/guests in this forum, when was the last time we had this much traffic on this site?

[CubsWin]

Okay, somebody sell me on this guy.

[davell]

No complaints here. Hoped for a pitcher, but this could have obviously been much worse.

[82TonyM]

At least we have heard of him, right?

[Guancous]

Offensive SS, will likely get moved off of the position. Contact issues and plus power. Intriguing pick. High ceiling, low floor.

[Post Count Padder]

Meh, wasn't who I wanted, but I like what I've heard. And he'd be nice at third if Vitters fails to develop.

[cardslesson101]

Dumb question, but how many rounds are there in the MLB draft?

[Outshined_One]

Okay, somebody sell me on this guy.

 

Agile MIF who profiles best at 2B, where he should be above average defensively. Aggressive approach, developing power, still room left to grow.

 

He has a good upside, but it'll take him some time to get there.

[abohnhoff]

His high school coach compares him to Hanley Ramirez...boy do I wish. Sounds like a pro offensive player that can switch to 3B or possibly catcher. Hope he can be a quick sign.

[utkcub]

definitely projects as a 3B not 2B

[Outshined_One]

Dumb question, but how many rounds are there in the MLB draft?

 

50, but teams frequently stop picking some time before then.

[Post Count Padder]

Rotoworld:

 

The Cubs took high school infielder Javier Baez ninth in the draft.

It's hard not to wonder if the Cubs were disappointed to see Lindor go one pick earlier. Baez may have at least as much upside, but he's more of a project with his subpar plate discipline. He should have the power to play third if he's never able to push Starlin Castro off shortstop.

[davell]

Dumb question, but how many rounds are there in the MLB draft?

 

50

[cardslesson101]

Dumb question, but how many rounds are there in the MLB draft?

 

50, but teams frequently stop picking some time before then.

 

Why 50?

[SeldomSeen]

Offensive SS, will likely get moved off of the position. Contact issues and plus power. Intriguing pick. High ceiling, low floor.

Vitters 2.0?