2014 Draft Discussion

[Guest]

Callis said there's a new rumor that the astros take Kolek at #1. It would have to be him agreeing to a big underslot, I would think.

 

It would set up a strong possibility for Aiken or Rodon slipping to the Cubs.

 

 

 

 

 

I'd still take a bat, though.

[Guest]

MLB network pushing Gatewood hard.

 

I'm surprised Gatewood would go to the draft. I think there's a very real chance he doesn't get taken in the 1st. I've heard some really bad things about his bat in game situations.

 

I think the casual analyst at MLB Network would like him a lot because he stole the show at the prep HR derby at last year's major league All-Star break.

[Guest]

MLB network pushing Gatewood hard.

 

I'm surprised Gatewood would go to the draft. I think there's a very real chance he doesn't get taken in the 1st. I've heard some really bad things about his bat in game situations.

 

I think the casual analyst at MLB Network would like him a lot because he stole the show at the prep HR derby at last year's major league All-Star break.

First thing Harold broke out.

[Guest]

Callis said there's a new rumor that the astros take Kolek at #1. It would have to be him agreeing to a big underslot, I would think.

 

It would set up a strong possibility for Aiken or Rodon slipping to the Cubs.

 

 

 

 

 

I'd still take a bat, though.

 

Aiken is the only P in my top 5, and he might be #2 behind Jackson.

[Guest]

Callis said there's a new rumor that the astros take Kolek at #1. It would have to be him agreeing to a big underslot, I would think.

 

It would set up a strong possibility for Aiken or Rodon slipping to the Cubs.

 

 

 

 

 

I'd still take a bat, though.

 

Aiken is the only P in my top 5, and he might be #2 behind Jackson.

I can see an argument for him anywhere in the top 5. I'd rather go for any of the top bats over him, but I sure wouldn't be upset if we end up with him.

[Guest]

Cool interview with Rodon. He says the single thing he needs to improve over all others is command of all his pitches.

[Guest]

Callis said there's a new rumor that the astros take Kolek at #1. It would have to be him agreeing to a big underslot, I would think.

 

It would set up a strong possibility for Aiken or Rodon slipping to the Cubs.

 

 

 

 

 

I'd still take a bat, though.

 

This would also match with John Manuel's cryptic tweet about a big shakeup at the top. They have similar sources from when they were both at BA.

[A New Era]

Harold didn't wait long to begin the stupid.

 

What do you mean wait? You can't wait if you are something the moment you get up and the moment you go to bed.

[Tryptamine]

Dare to dream, Aiken at 4 is absolute best case scenario for me.

[A New Era]

If Kolek goes #1. I still don't think Aiken or Rodon slip. Not long to find out now.

[Guest]

Oh, btw, they were talking earlier about how the Cubs or Sox could put Rodon in the bullpen to finish the year to help out the big league team.

 

I could see saying that with Florida, who is in the playoff mix. But the Cubs?!?

[Guest]

They're also using college W/L records to justify stuff. Admittedly, they're relying more on ERA for "he had a down year' or 'His down year was really good!' comments.

 

They still just don't get it, though.

[Guest]

Whatever schlub they had talking just now was comparing Aiken to Affeldt and Randy Wolf and using that to justify his "huge upside".

[Guest]

Whatever schlub they had talking just now was comparing Aiken to Affeldt and Randy Wolf and using that to justify his "huge upside".

Twitter says that was Dan Plesac.

[Guest]

They just said Kolek was the first high schooler to ever be clocked at 100mph.

 

Have they not heard of Colt Griffin?

[Guest]

Callis did an updated mock, nothing changing with the Cubs choice: http://m.mlb.com/news/article/2014060578397820/

[Guest]

If Schwarber goes to Colorado, I'm picking him first in a minor league fantasy draft.

[Guest]

They're showing Kolek doing a towel drill.

[Guest]

They just said Kolek was the first high schooler to ever be clocked at 100mph.

 

Have they not heard of Colt Griffin?

 

Heck, Bundy, Giolito and McCullers have done it between Colt and Kolek. Kolek's the hardest throwing prep arm in radar gun history at 102.

[Tryptamine]

Schwarber to COL would be such a great pick. That man could be a monster there.

[Guest]

They just said Kolek was the first high schooler to ever be clocked at 100mph.

 

Have they not heard of Colt Griffin?

 

Heck, Bundy, Giolito and McCullers have done it between Colt and Kolek. Kolek's the hardest throwing prep arm in radar gun history at 102.

They also said his fastball AVERAGED 100 mph.

 

Accuracy not required.

[Tryptamine]

They keep pushing Gatewood...

[davell]

Anything at all from Marlin today?

[Sammys Boombox]

Quickly being reminded why I don't watch MLB Network.

[Guest]

@johnmanuelba: Hearing more Aaron Nola than Tyler Kolek at 3 to CWS at this time, change from previous mocks #mlbdraft

 

@JonHeymanCBS: it's thought nolan ryan wouldnt mind tyler kolek (100-mph texas hs kid who idolizes NR). aiken still the favorite for Hou