2013 Draft Day Thread + Cubs Picks Discussion

[Rob]

@KendallRogersPG The #Cubs take #Mizzou LHP Rob Zastryzny. That's a heck of a pick. He was incredible at the #SEC tourney in front of scouts. Up to 95.

 

Ok, that's interesting.

 

I should know better than to listen to Mayo's opinion.

Edited June 7, 2013 by Rob

[Elwood]

Some of these teams should be embarrassed about trotting non-English speakers up to the podium.

 

I want to see the short guy again.

Edited June 7, 2013 by Elwood

[Guest]

i could listen to pedro astacio say "verizon" all night.

[toonsterwu]

Rangers have a very intriguing draft with AGonzalez, Demeritte, and Eades.

[Bull]

He signs for under slot and we throw that money at Bryant, right?

[UMFan83]

Derek Blume ‏@doc_blume

Rob Zastryzny...2-9 record with a 3.38 ERA this year. Perfect for the Cubs as this kid is already use to getting no run support.

[CubInOK]

I wanna hear Pedro Astacio say Zastryzny's name.

[THISisTHEyear09]

He grew a little

[cbbryan]

I wanna hear Pedro Astacio say Zastryzny's name.

[Guest]

he nailed it this time. i wish he did a fist pump

[imb]

fred mcgriff sounds like the weird kid in class who gets called to read and cant do it real well

[CubInOK]

fred mcgriff sounds like the weird kid in class who gets called to read and cant do it real well

I'd say this about Astacio and Cruz. It's like 1st grade reading right now.

[Guest]

BA:

 

Though Zastryzny won just two of his first 11 starts this spring as Missouri got a rude welcome to the Southeastern Conference, scouts aren't holding that against him. A lefthander who can really pitch with his fastball, he should go in the first three rounds. Zastrzyny effortlessly adds and subtracts from his fastball, usually sitting around 90 mph but capable of dropping down to 86 or elevating four-seamers up in the zone at 95. The 6-foot-3, 193-pounder can locate his fastball to either side of the plate and gets good angle, which helps it play up further. His most reliable secondary pitch is his changeup, which shows flashes of being a plus offering. His breaking ball is less consistent, as he will switch between a slider and curveball. Zastryzny throws strikes but will need to refine his command in pro ball.

[Vinestal]

well what a crappy draft. I was hoping if they took Bryant that at least they took him at a deal and could overslot with this pick. *sigh*

[Ding Dong Johnson]

Kent Tekulve looks like he's about 94.

[Elwood]

I guess in the 3rd round Chicago will send Rey Sanchez to the podium.

[davell]

He signs for under slot and we throw that money at Bryant, right?

Good lord, I hope not. Byron Buxton only got 6 mill last year as the second pick. If Bryant isn't underslotted somewhat, we overpaid him.

[Guest]

well what a crappy draft. I was hoping if they took Bryant that at least they took him at a deal and could overslot with this pick. *sigh*

 

well you're mad about everything

[toonsterwu]

I think people say it every year, but on paper, it looks like Jack Zduriencik and Co. are having another solid draft again. DJ Peterson and Wilson? Gives them some sorely needed offensive talent.

 

Also like what the Padres have done with Renfroe and little Peterson.

[Vinestal]

well what a crappy draft. I was hoping if they took Bryant that at least they took him at a deal and could overslot with this pick. *sigh*

 

well you're mad about everything

Well what happened to drafting impact guys? This guy has 5th starter written all over him.

[toonsterwu]

well what a crappy draft. I was hoping if they took Bryant that at least they took him at a deal and could overslot with this pick. *sigh*

 

well you're mad about everything

Well what happened to drafting impact guys? This guy has 5th starter written all over him.

 

That's a bit overdoing it. I'm not huge on the pick, but he's got more of a ceiling than the Brooks Raley/Chris Rusin's of the world. He looks like he has mid-rotation ceiling, so there's some hope there. And lefties with some power stuff but an understanding of mixing speeds are nice.

[ScrubMD]

well what a crappy draft. I was hoping if they took Bryant that at least they took him at a deal and could overslot with this pick. *sigh*

 

Somebody get this man a fainting couch.

[imb]

so whats the deal with austin wilson? his profile reads a lot like bryant (albeit in the of)

[Elwood]

http://i40.tinypic.com/33uwwht.jpg

[toonsterwu]

so whats the deal with austin wilson? his profile reads a lot like bryant (albeit in the of)

 

Loads of talent, but iirc, stanford screwed with his swing, which messed him up.