1. Olivet Killer Eagles - Robinson Cano, 2B: I missed Larry's comments about not taking Tulo, so I'm changing the top pick here. Larry needs a five year player and, with Tulo and Gonzalez out of the picture, Cano is the best choice for him. Cano makes for the ideal five year player and makes a huge impact in 4/6 categories.
2. Hackensack Bulls - Adrian Gonzalez, 1B: I think this was a foregone conclusion for Ben regardless of whether he was picking first or second. It's the only pick that makes sense in this spot.
3. Michigan Miracles - Troy Tulowitzki, SS: With Tulo on the board, Renner jumps at the chance to take the star SS. I think Renner was only considering Stanton in the event Tulo was not available, but since he is it's a non issue. Tulo is a solid five year guy even with his injury issues.
4. Atlantic Surge - Mike Stanton, OF: Here is Squire's "young stud who will boost his offense for years to come". I'm guessing Squire locks him up for five years. Stanton might be prone to some long cold spells, but the hot spells can certainly carry a team. It seems a little early for Big Mike, but he'll still get good production.
5. Julian Javelina - Jose Bautista, OF: So, let me get this straight; I have a chance to draft 100 runs, 30-40 HR, 100 RBI and 100 BB with the fifth pick? Sign-me-up. This is a no brainer, and seems likely given how the lottery shaped up. Even at 31, Bautista is a slam-dunk 3-year player and should continue to produce elite numbers in 4/6 categories for the next 3-4 years.
6. Springfield Flying Squirrels of Republic - Andrew McCutchen, OF: As I've said before, Anson is a big McCutchen fan. Upton is a possibility here, but I think Anson goes with 'Cutch in a heartbeat.
7. Oviedo Knights - Justin Upton, OF: Mike wants either Upton or McCutchen, so he'll take whomever Anson leaves on the board. Can't really go wrong with either, but I would think Mike would prefer to take the player with the greater power potential.
8. North Texas Rangers - Nelson Cruz, OF: This pick will be either Josh Hamilton or Nelson Cruz, that much is for certain. I think Adrian opts for the player with the greater power potential. Either way, Adrian gets a very solid three year player despite injury concerns.
9. Charlotte Orios - Mark Teixiera, 1B: Broskey says he's eyeing Tex, and I believe him. His recent trade involving Billy Butler only cements that fact. He'll slap a 3-year deal on the slugger.
10. Mid Michigan Tigers - Hanley Ramirez, SS/3B: I think this is the perfect spot for Hanley, and Keith can certainly use him. The positional flexibility helps alot, but my guess is he plays Hanley at SS in 2012 with a couple 3B already on the roster.
11. Dallas Redbirds - Jose Reyes, SS: This pick comes down to Reyes or Andrus in my opinion, but I think Doyel opts for Reyes based on the higher batting average and potential for more speed. He really can't go wrong with either player, but I think he'd be foolish to take Andrus over Reyes in this spot, familiarity notwithstanding.
12. San Antonio Fire Ants - Josh Hamilton, OF: Sankey needs a lot of help up and down his roster, so it's hard to pin point one need. My guess is he'll follow the trend and go with the best outfielder left in this draft. Hamilton is an injury risk, but he's extremely productive when healthy. He's a good 3-year player for a team with lots of needs.
13. Dallas Redbirds - Cliff Lee, SP: I still think the draw of teaming Lee with Price, Greinke and Bumgarner is too much for Doyel to ignore. Adrian Beltre is a possibility here, but I think he goes with Lee, who is a steal here.
14. Rochester Red Sox - Adrian Beltre, 3B: Rich can move Reynolds to first and draft the best 3B in this draft. I think that's what he'll do.
15. South Texas Heat - Rickie Weeks, 2B: The Brewer fan takes the hometown 2B. It doesn't hurt that Weeks can hit, too. This is a nice 3-year player this late in the first.
16. Arizona Swarm - Cole Hamels, SP: Good value at 16. Hamels slots in with Felix and Carp to form a great top three in Josh's rotation.
12 comments:
love the first half of your picks. Thinking that could be the way it goes.. The last part is question. I don't think Cruz is 1st round worthy. I also don't see Weeks in the 1st. If he does Kendrick is a 3rd round trade value and a 2nd round if in the draft.
Gotta agree with Mike here, Cruz isn't a first rounder IMO even with the Ranger fan taking him. The top 7 seems to be favorable for Mike if he can land Upton there
I didn't say I thought Cruz was first round material, I said I think Adrian believes he is. Big difference. I watched several playoff games with Adrian and he LOVES Cruz. He also has more power and speed than Hamilton. It will be either Hamilton or Cruz.
Adrian would be better suited trading down anyways, get another pick and/or player and still get Cruz. Makes perfect sense
I'm still not completely sold on Larry taking Cano, sure hope you do though. Just in case I'm ready...and I won't take Cano.
Still working the Kendrick angle I see. Heard from Storlie this morning and said he would give you his second rounder for Kendrick.
Well if someone gets sold on who I'm taking let me know so I can stop thinking about it and move on with my life :)
Plus, Adrian is still trying to trade back in the first round. I think this is evidence that he prefers Cruz, but is uneasy taking him OVER Hamilton.
Still looking at offers for 1.3. Offered it to Doyle for his two first rounders and was turned down. Worked out pretty good for Berg last year trading up for Fielder with a similar offer.
I haven't ruled out anyone yet from the 1.15 position -- Weeks, Andrus, Bruce, Lee, etc. I can't argue against any of those predictions for pick 1.15.
I agree Berg, makes 2.2 look better and better
Not taking Beltre.
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