The Braves have the third pick in the second round today, as well as the 20th pick in the second round and every subsequent round. There is still a lot of first-round talent out there that Atlanta could pick up with one of their two early picks today. Draft starts at noon
Picks will be flying off the board super-fast all day, so chat about it if you'd like in the comments... not much else going on today. I'll have reviews of all the picks posted throughout the day and into the night.
We'll try another twitter widget that's set to pull all the "mlbdraft" results.
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Yay, twitter feed has CyborgHanson! And…Joe West? /sarcastic enthusiasm
MBL1 - June 8, 2010 via mobile
joe west’s first couple tweets were hilarious, but the novelty has kind of worn off since then
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
Can you tell me some of them? /puppy dog face
MBL1 - June 8, 2010 via mobile
these were especially topical at the time, but the joke’s kinda worn out now:
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
lol
MBL1 - June 8, 2010
From what I’ve seen (which isn’t very much), Yordy Cabrera looks like he might be a good fit.
ducheneaux13 - June 8, 2010
Signable?...
Fangraphs had a nice rundown of leftovers, including a couple that fits the Braves profile—IF and/or local.
http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/index.php/2010-mlb-draft-not-selected-day-1/
Mr. Sanchez - June 8, 2010
He’s going to want a decent bonus for sure, but it looks like he has some potential at 3B. It’s hard to know if Wren would throw a few extra dollars on the table for first round talent.
ducheneaux13 - June 8, 2010
I like this braves.com article on Lipka
He seems like a good kid and extremely excited to be on the Braves. Said he’ll sign “long before” the deadline. I’m glad the Braves continue to value character in their draftees.
Here’s the link.
Jacob Peterson - June 8, 2010
nice
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
See the fanshot scouting report pac...
I also linked two good Q&As in there. Read them, and you’ll like him even more.
Mr. Sanchez - June 8, 2010
what's our next pick after #53?
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
I think 70, maybe 72 or 73, but around there...
I doubt we were taking a college lefty though, so it looks like we should get a nice piece at 53.
Mr. Sanchez - June 8, 2010
we're up!!
Qtips - June 8, 2010
ha, I was just about to ask when we were up
Smoltz's Beard - June 8, 2010
todd cunningham, CF
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
I like this
Todd Cunningham
Qtips - June 8, 2010
http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?topic_id=8080130&content_id=7177789
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
Summary: With a good approach and great balance at the plate, Cunningham stood out early as one of the more advanced college hitters in the Draft class. He should hit for average and with some power down the road. His plus speed will allow him to steal bases and defend well in the outfield. While he’d be OK in center, he could be a plus defender in left, with the only real question being if he’ll have enough pop to profile as a corner guy. Even with that one small concern, Cunningham is setting himself up to possibly be one of the earlier college bats taken in June.
Mlb.com
ShawnG - June 8, 2010
espn
Cunningham hits for average everywhere he plays but doesn’t have a plus tool or profile well at positions he’s likely to play. He has a short, handsy swing that gives up power for contact and doesn’t get his lower half involved.
He plays center now but probably has to move to an outfield corner, which makes him more likely to be a fourth outfielder in pro ball because he won’t get on base enough or have the power to profile every day in left.
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
phooey
Qtips - June 8, 2010
don't you know we only draft 3 hole studs?
Qtips - June 8, 2010
I like that we are getting some speed guys early
Qtips - June 8, 2010
Interesting picks so far… I like Lipka from what’s been posted. When’s our next pick?
ATLforlife - June 8, 2010
70, then 101
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
why
aren’t we drafting SLUGGERZ according to Joe Morgan we need SLUGGERZ like the Phillies
Erihury - June 8, 2010
slugz like Ryan Howard
GeneParmesan - June 8, 2010
Howard has a hot GF, way too hot for that weird looking guy.
TradeAndruw - June 8, 2010
nobody is too hot for this guy:
GeneParmesan - June 8, 2010
He's rich...
not girl is “way too hot” for rich.
Mr. Sanchez - June 8, 2010
good article on cunningham's work ethic, mental toughness
http://www.sportingnews.com/blog/MLB_Draft/entry/view/66431/psyche_101_jacksonville_states_todd_cunningham
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
Draft-novice question: was the speculation about Derek Dietrich here the other day overblown? He’s still on the board, but we don’t seem all that interested. What are the scouting reports saying about thus guy? Is there some flaw we were overlooking?
J-Freak - June 8, 2010 via mobile
Hard to sign I believe
ShawnG - June 8, 2010
he could be our pick next
Mr. Sanchez - June 8, 2010
from BA's Jim Callis:
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
So maybe Melky...
or perhaps a nice switch hitting leadoff type?
Mr. Sanchez - June 8, 2010
By that math they must not factor in the sandwich picks, right?
Smoltz's Beard - June 8, 2010
http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/events/draft/y2010/order.jsp
87 is early 3rd round
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
Thanks, I assumed there would be sandwich picks after the 2nd round as well. Fail.
Smoltz's Beard - June 8, 2010
So he is a 3B?...
http://blog.al.com/birmingham-news-sports/2010/06/atlanta_braves_pick_jacksonvil.html
Possible stop gap if Chipper retires?
Mr. Sanchez - June 8, 2010
Braves on the board!
Zeus12888 - June 8, 2010
Andrelton Simmons, SS
??
Qtips - June 8, 2010
Andrelton Simmons, RHP/SS
announced as RHP. from curacao
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
it means we’re getting rid of JJ. We always have to have one Curacao native in the system
VivaLosBravos - June 8, 2010
lol
my thought exactly.
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
It’s a good plan. People from Curacao are awesome.
cbwilk - June 8, 2010
Summary :
Born in Curacao, Simmons has received some second- to third-round buzz this spring both as a shortstop and a pitcher. On the mound he’s 95-98 and has a short slider, but he’s more arm strength than pitcher, while in the field he’s a plus defender with excellent hands and a tremendous arm, but has little track record of hitting and has very questionable pitch recognition. He’s already 20 and is expected to sign right after the draft.
ESPN.com
ShawnG - June 8, 2010
Andrelton Simmons:
5-29 from: – link – Not much change with the shortstops, though the sole addition comes in the form of helium specimen Andrelton Simmons, Freshman, Western Oklahoma St. College. Simmons was unranked to start the season, jumping to #197 in the Midseason Top 300 after his electric arm started garnering big time attention through the first couple months of the season. He has maintained his momentum, potentially ascending to the Top 3 Round range on many ML draft boards. There are some questions as to how his bat will play, but no questions whatsoever as to the athletic actions and plus arm. The arm is special enough, in fact, that he may be snatched-up as a pitcher, having shown mid-90s velocity over the course of several relief stints (season line of 10 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 6 BB, 17 SO, per NJCAA’s official website).
http://macksmets.blogspot.com/2010/05/draft-andrelton-simmons-bryan-holaday.html
Mr. Sanchez - June 8, 2010
I want a guy named Andrelton on the big league ballclub so bad.
GeneParmesan - June 8, 2010
This kid seems like a pretty big reach to me…
Zeus12888 - June 8, 2010
The ESPN blurb posted just above had him as a 2nd-3rd round pick.
J-Turn14 - June 8, 2010
heh heh...
“blurb”
MBL1 - June 8, 2010
no one knows
unless you have one of the best scouting and player development systems in baseball, which the braves do. I’ll tend to trust their judgement.
telemakhos - June 8, 2010
more on simmons
http://www.njcaa.org/colleges_college_player.cfm?sid=8&collegeid=1264&category=Roster&slid=3&teamid=100265&athleteid=297183
Mr. Sanchez - June 8, 2010
certainly SSS with only 10 IP, but looks promising
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
andrelton
hitting/running: http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?topic_id=10018074&content_id=8761257
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
Hello people!
I know absolutely nothing about the MLB draft. Please ignore my stupidness.
MBL1 - June 8, 2010
haha join the club - most of us don't have much of a clue
beyond what we read…myself no exception!
Zeus12888 - June 8, 2010
same here
haha
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
I feel better now
MBL1 - June 8, 2010
via jim callis tweet
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
Do we have any idea if the Braves will make Andrelton a pitcher or infielder?
Zeus12888 - June 8, 2010
We can always “Van Pope” him if the bat doesn’t come around
TradeAndruw - June 8, 2010
well said
Zeus12888 - June 8, 2010
I'd rather "Sergio Santos" or "Tony Pena Jr" him.
Mr. Sanchez - June 8, 2010
lol
MBL1 - June 8, 2010
Dude, I love your quote
Zeus12888 - June 8, 2010
thanks! :D i love it too
MBL1 - June 8, 2010
or “Lance Niekro” him
GeneParmesan - June 8, 2010
somebody’s gotta win the BA best glove in the system every year
VivaLosBravos - June 8, 2010
Jordan Kreke? Brandon Hicks? Wes Timmons?
Mr. Sanchez - June 8, 2010
Of those 3, Timmons.
cbwilk - June 8, 2010
Kreke impressed the hell out of me in Augusta...
and Hicks reportedly has the great glove. But either way, do we really care who wins BA’s best glove in the system title?
Mr. Sanchez - June 8, 2010
No more than we care about anything else. Yeah, I care. It’s good to know who’s the best at defense. That seems like an odd statement coming from you.
cbwilk - June 8, 2010
It's nice...
but it’s not like that’s a huge deal when the winner could easily be an all glove, no hit middle IF that hits like Raffy Belliard, except in AA. That’s what I’m meaning.
And the overall point was we’ve got our share of some pretty good gloves in the system, so who actually gets that distinction, considering it could very well be a guy who isn’t even considered a top 50 prospect within the system, means it’s not exactly something to worry about.
Mr. Sanchez - June 8, 2010
Still, guys like Raffy Belliard have value. The guy had a 15 year career in the Majors and was the starting shortstop on several World Series teams, including the 95 team that won.
cbwilk - June 8, 2010
OK, make it Timmons then...
good player, but not exactly a prospect. And I said “hits like Raffy…in AA”, and assume Belliard was at least a decent hitter on that level. A guy like Zazueta (sp?) is who I’m thinking, the free agent pickup that clearly was filler, but had a good glove.
Mr. Sanchez - June 8, 2010
In 711 AA at bats Belliard hit .280 with a .618 OPS, which was much better than the .234 with a .536 OPS he hit in 384 plate appearances. Though I guess both were better than the .221 average and .530 OPS he put up as a Major Leaguer. Still, 17 seasons and a WS ring ain’t too shabby.
cbwilk - June 9, 2010
announced as RHP
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
Do we know if that means for sure thats how the Braves intend on using him?
Zeus12888 - June 8, 2010
Its not something set in stone
But the team is the one that tells MLB what position they’re drafting him at.
nixa37 - June 8, 2010
usually teams announce what position they want the player to play
this is probably the right choice. apparently simmons’ bat isn’t that great, but can touch mid-high 90s with his fastball. good glove though
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
2 plus tools in the mid-second isn’t bad
ShawnG - June 8, 2010
/pretends to know what you all are talking about
MBL1 - June 8, 2010
Per Kevin Goldstein
Zeus12888 - June 8, 2010
uhhh what?
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
is that a good thing
or a bad thing?
Jacob Peterson - June 8, 2010
i'm guessing good
ie “huge shit” = “great stuff”
from SI:
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
I take it as a good thing. As in he has good stuff. I think
Nice to see you this afternoon, Pac
Zeus12888 - June 8, 2010
Hopefully he can learn to harness his huge shit. I don’t want us getting shit all over our minor league system.
Wait, you can see me? I had better put on some pants, then.
Jacob Peterson - June 8, 2010
LOL
Smoltz's Beard - June 8, 2010
Afternoon, Beard
Zeus12888 - June 8, 2010
/hat tip
Smoltz's Beard - June 8, 2010
Wow. I love that scout.
cbwilk - June 8, 2010
so true
VivaLosBravos - June 8, 2010
The guy over on MLB Bonus Baby quoted this from somewhere:
Smoltz's Beard - June 8, 2010
lol I love this twitter feed
MBL1 - June 8, 2010
lol
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
ahhh I love CyborgHanson
MBL1 - June 8, 2010
Is he a poster here? I didn’t know it was a real guy.
TradeAndruw - June 8, 2010
it could be, but “CyborgHanson48” is a twitter person…i dunno.
MBL1 - June 8, 2010
What feed is that?
Zeus12888 - June 8, 2010
I got it from the twitter feed above…
MBL1 - June 8, 2010
three picks
and no georgia kids yet?
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
strange....
MBL1 - June 8, 2010
Lipka was from Georgia,or atleast has Georgia connections
Per DOB
Zeus12888 - June 8, 2010
nuh uh
doesn’t count! doesn’t count!
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
yeah, Zeus you should know better.
MBL1 - June 8, 2010
lol, sorry boys
Zeus12888 - June 8, 2010
nooooo
there goes aaron shipman
telemakhos - June 8, 2010
hope austin wilson drops to us at........ 101
(fingers crossed)
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
lol
MBL1 - June 8, 2010
We won’t draft him, because he won’t sign. Why? He’s going to Stanford, and could possibly be a first rounder next year.
bwellnjonesco - June 8, 2010
He'd have to wait a few years till he's eligible, no?
jtw126 - June 8, 2010
Your right..
bwellnjonesco - June 8, 2010
Joe Leonard, 3B
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
Sounds nice
like a projectable bat. 6’5, so perhaps ends up at 1st if 3B doesn’t work out.
There’s still Zach Alvord and AJ Cole out there.
Mr. Sanchez - June 8, 2010
from BA
104. Joe Leonard, 3b
Pittsburgh
Leonard’s father, John, was a first-round pick of the Orioles in 1982, and Joe stepped into Pitt’s starting lineup as a freshman. After two solid seasons, Leonard exploded as a junior this spring, hitting .452/.507/.719 with eight homers and 60 RBIs though 199 at-bats. The 6-foot-5, 220-pound Leonard has below-average game power currently, but he has shown good pop with wood bats in batting practice and projects for average power if he can add loft to his flat swing. His swing is long, making him vulnerable against good fastballs on the inner half, but he has good bat speed and feel for hitting, so he barrels up balls consistently. He projects as an average hitter. Leonard also reaches 92-93 mph off the mound as Pitt’s closer, and his arm is above-average at third base. He is not a finished product defensively but has good feet and solid instincts, and he projects as a solid-average defender. He is a below-average runner but not a clogger. Leonard projects as a second- to third-round pick.
telemakhos - June 8, 2010
The bald guy on the MLB.com stream really likes him. Said he’ll be an everyday MLB 3rd baseman. Don’t know how trustworthy the bald guy is so don’t blame me if he ends up being wrong.
J-Turn14 - June 8, 2010
according to espn, 3 hours, 55 minutes until strasburgs debut.
MBL1 - June 8, 2010
Thank god I will be nowhere near the metro tonight. That place is going to be a madhouse.
Smoltz's Beard - June 8, 2010
Can you imagine
the concession stands at Nats Park? They’re used to 15K, it’ll take 2 innings to get a beer and a half smoke…
jtw126 - June 8, 2010
Oh man, I didn’t even think about that. There’s no way they’ll be prepared.
Smoltz's Beard - June 8, 2010
I almost bought
one of the individual suite tickets they were selling for $95 but then i pictured the platform at L’Enfant Plaza pre and post-game and had second, more rational, thoughts.
Plus, the Metro has been sucking lately, coinciding perfectly with the fare hikes. I’ve been on trains that have had to be offloaded 6 times in the last three weeks.
jtw126 - June 8, 2010
from baseballdraftreport.com
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
more
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
That sounds great to me
Zeus12888 - June 8, 2010
I am liking this kid
the best of all our picks so far.
Jacob Peterson - June 8, 2010
same.
Smoltz's Beard - June 8, 2010
Per MLB.com
Zeus12888 - June 8, 2010
Depending on what they do with Simmons, that’s 4/4 on positions players. When was the last time the Braves didn’t take a pitcher in the first three rounds? It’s nice to have the pitching depth to be able to focus on the organizational needs.
ducheneaux13 - June 8, 2010
pretty sure braves will push simmons to go the pitching route
he’s a great defensive SS, but not a good bat, supposedly
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
Will somebody post when...
Zach Alvord, AJ Cole, Kris Bryant, and Deandre Smelter go off the board
Mr. Sanchez - June 8, 2010
Cole was the first pick of the 4th round to Washington.
cbwilk - June 8, 2010
thanks cb...
I like the sound of Alvord, although I assume all 4 I mentioned are “signable” questions.
Mr. Sanchez - June 8, 2010
Big fan of the Leonard pick.
blitzerlover - June 8, 2010
Same here
Zeus12888 - June 8, 2010
Yeah, I’m really liking the reports although comments on his power seem to vary.
Smoltz's Beard - June 8, 2010
Leonard = Troy Glaus clone!
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
Leonardosaur?
Smoltz's Beard - June 8, 2010
+1
Zeus12888 - June 8, 2010
Leonardraptor
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
bettter
MBL1 - June 8, 2010
Who all is happy to see the Braves addressing our needs well? Pick me!
Zeus12888 - June 8, 2010
Is our next pick 131?
Zeus12888 - June 8, 2010
134
ducheneaux13 - June 8, 2010
According to a new (re)tweet from Gondee:
Zeus12888 - June 8, 2010
no f-ing way
WOW YES
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
and prado's in second!
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
and rollins isn't first
all is right in the world!
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
Life is good again!
MBL1 - June 8, 2010
+1
Zeus12888 - June 8, 2010
and bmac
in second place!
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
even glaus moved into the top 5
bpk228480 - June 8, 2010
chipper 3rd
bpk228480 - June 8, 2010
not bad
MBL1 - June 8, 2010
yeah by a million votes though…he’s till going to have to be picked by Manual
bpk228480 - June 8, 2010
still
at least he’s beating RICKIE EFFING WEEKS
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
I thought played center fields?
Bronn - June 8, 2010
HOLY FREAKIN CRAAAAP
MBL1 - June 8, 2010
AJ Cole to the Nats, I’d be surprised if he signs
Zeus12888 - June 8, 2010
nats seem more willing to shell out the dollars in the draft lately. god knows that strasburg and harper won’t be cheap
telemakhos - June 8, 2010
use profits from tickets sold for strasburg debut to sign harper
then, use profits from tickets sold for harper debut to sign next #1 pick
rinse & repeat. BRILLIANT!
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
I’m sure there’s a reason harper was drafted yesterday and strasburg debuts today.
telemakhos - June 8, 2010
in 4 years, they’ll both be playing for the yankees.
MBL1 - June 8, 2010
Thanks Zeus...
although I’d think the Nats would be willing to show they’ll spend.
Mr. Sanchez - June 8, 2010
Who would want to play for the Nationals, anyway?
MBL1 - June 8, 2010
Pete Orr
GeneParmesan - June 8, 2010
willie harris
telemakhos - June 8, 2010
Yadier Molina with 762,875 votes, BMac with 676,400.
Braun ahead of Heyward with 1,017,266. Heyward has 1,008,451.
Vote and I’ll give you free cookies.
MBL1 - June 8, 2010
hell yea im voting
no way im letting the phillies OFs overtake heyward. NO WAY
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
/gives you cookies
We have to get heyward into first!
MBL1 - June 8, 2010
mm…cookies..
GeneParmesan - June 8, 2010
I already maxed out all of my email addresses
do I get the cookies anyway?
telemakhos - June 8, 2010
oh, fine! /cookies
MBL1 - June 8, 2010
nooooo
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
noooo dont delete the cookies!
MBL1 - June 8, 2010
Braves on the clock
Zeus12888 - June 8, 2010
draft Sluggers
Erihury - June 8, 2010
I’m on braves.com to vote for all stars, and i can just found out i can watch it liveee…
MBL1 - June 8, 2010
David Filak, RHP
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?topic_id=10018074&content_id=8645909
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
More pitchers? gah
MBL1 - June 8, 2010
Can’t tell much by his draft video. His curve looks to be decent.
blitzerlover - June 8, 2010
David Filak, RHP
Zeus12888 - June 8, 2010
from BA
73. David Filak, rhp
Oneonta State (N.Y.)
Filak has a fresh, explosive arm; he did not pitch in high school and walked on at Oneonta State as a catcher. He was quickly converted to the mound, where he led all Division III pitchers in strikeouts per nine innings (14.86) and fewest hits allowed per nine innings (5.07) as a sophomore last year. Scouts were buzzing about Filak after he ran his fastball up to 95 mph and flashed a plus-plus 83 mph spike curveball in his 2010 debut in Vero Beach, but he exited his third start of the season after just two innings because of elbow stiffness, which caused him to miss his next outing. He did not show quite as much velocity after returning to action, but he still posted a dominant season, going 8-0, 1.82 with 96 strikeouts and 16 walks through 59 innings. Filak’s fastball settled in at 90-93 mph, and he still regularly flashed a plus curveball with 12-to-6 break in the 77-80 range. Filak did not learn to throw a changeup until last fall, and the pitch is a work in progress. Filak has a physical, athletic 6-foot-5, 220-pound frame, and he could still add velocity as he learns to make better use of his lower half in his delivery.
telemakhos - June 8, 2010
Damn. Some nice numbers.
blitzerlover - June 8, 2010
Scouting Report: Filak has a big, loose body and has made strides in refining his long, Iron Mike-like, straight-over-the-top arm action and release point. His fastball was consistently 90-92 mph, touching 93, although the pitch is pretty straight. Filak’s downer curveball is a solid second pitch, when he throws it in the strike zone. Hitters obviously have trouble picking up Filak’s pitches as he has struck out 146 hitters in 93 innings in two seasons at Division III SUNY Oneonta. He topped D-III pitchers in most strikeouts (14.86) and fewest hits (5.07) per nine innings in 2009.
http://www.baseballrumormill.com/players/david-filak/
ShawnG - June 8, 2010
STEAL
“SUNY-Oneonta’s David Filak moved up 40 spots from #96 to #56 in Law’s latest rankings. According to Law, Filak’s strong finish to the season had pushed him into the second round and possibly even a sandwich round pick.”
ShawnG - June 8, 2010
wainwright 2.0?
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
Ohhh, these reports rolling in have me excited about Filak
Zeus12888 - June 8, 2010
oh face
GeneParmesan - June 8, 2010
Filak has emerged this spring as one of the top college starting pitching prospects, while dominating Division 3 competition with Division 1 stuff, fanning 96 of the 212 hitters he faced.
He’s got a big fastball, 92-95 most weeks, with a curveball he tends to flip in rather than snapping it, so it has some late depth but isn’t as sharp as a typical big-league breaking ball. His ideal slot is ¾, but he tends to drift downward and gets on the side of the curveball to make it more like a backup slider. I’d like to see him stay over the rubber longer and not elevate his pitching elbow so much behind his shoulder. He missed one start this spring with some minor soreness but returned the following week without any decline in his stuff.
It’s easier for a club to take a Division 3 arm than bat, since the level of competition is less of a concern when you can see the quality of the stuff, and Filak’s velocity measures up with many of the best D1 arms this year.
ESPN.com
ShawnG - June 8, 2010
K'ing almost half of all batters faced?
holy sh*t
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
THIS
Zeus12888 - June 8, 2010
Knuckle curve is dirty apparently.
blitzerlover - June 8, 2010
knuckle curve
i thought that was only a video game pitch
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
Guess not.
blitzerlover - June 8, 2010
it’s what cole rohrbaugh throws
telemakhos - June 8, 2010
Let's hope Filak throws it better
Mr. Sanchez - June 8, 2010
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABJFJBa49iU
blitzerlover - June 8, 2010
it’s not a rickroll, is it?
MBL1 - June 8, 2010
No, local news report on Filak
blitzerlover - June 8, 2010
i know, just joking :D
MBL1 - June 8, 2010
What's our next pick?
Zeus12888 - June 8, 2010
164?
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
College football coaches be warned
The Rockies want your quarterbacks!
J-Turn14 - June 8, 2010
lol
MBL1 - June 8, 2010
Dave Filak's thrown a 7-inning no-hitter
http://www.d3baseball.com/notables/2009/07/13/6730/filak-no-no-highlights-first-half-of-summer-baseball.html
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
I’m liking this pick a lot!
MBL1 - June 8, 2010
me too
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
I think Austin Wilson's gotta be unsignable at this point.
What do you guys think?
soup du jour - June 8, 2010
yep. most definitely.
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
certainly seems that way
Zeus12888 - June 8, 2010
someone will probably take a flyer on him in a late round. just in case.
telemakhos - June 8, 2010
I wouldn't mind taking a go at him next round if Smelter is off the board.
Smelter, Wilson, or Hahn.
…Or some guy I’ve never heard of. Any one of those I’m good with.
soup du jour - June 8, 2010
Zach Alvord sounds like a talent...
and he’s local. Comments by his dad in the AJC make me wonder what it’d take to sign him. Plus there’s another Nevada prep slugger, Kris Bryant, who could be a good fit, as well as Smelter.
Mr. Sanchez - June 8, 2010
Just watched his mlb.com blurb
Looks pretty solid, and I’d jump at taking him. Swing looks a little long, though, as much as you can tell from a 30 second clip with 3 swings in it. Thanks for the heads up.
soup du jour - June 8, 2010
More on him...
http://yankees.scout.com/2/945320.html (makes him sound pretty strong to Auburn)
http://www.mlbbonusbaby.com/2010/02/19/draft-notebook-excerpt-zach-alvord/
And here on the signability thing…
http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/georgia-high-schoolers-take-543049.html
his father, John Alvord, said. “We’re more concerned about a fair offer rather than which round Zach gets drafted.”
That article also mentions a home schooled, atlanta area P named Connor Mason who is still on the board.
Mr. Sanchez - June 8, 2010
Less signable than Zach Lee, which is to say really unsignable, according to KLaw.
jtw126 - June 8, 2010
Oh, LA
No matter how much you say that the pick wasn’t a weasel way out of having to pay a 1st rounder, we all know differently.
soup du jour - June 8, 2010
No more than he would have been elsewhere...
I assume their desired bonus hasn’t changed whether it was pick 12 or 312.
Mr. Sanchez - June 8, 2010
which one of you hates russell martin again?
http://sports.espn.go.com/los-angeles/mlb/news/story?id=5264244&campaign=rss&source=twitter&ex_cid=Twitter_espn_5264244
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
stand-up thing to do
was385 - June 8, 2010
Oh my…ouch.
MBL1 - June 8, 2010
Yikes.
Hope she’s ok.
soup du jour - June 8, 2010
Sooo…..when’s our next pick?
MBL1 - June 8, 2010
164
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
8 more picks.
soup du jour - June 8, 2010
Dickie Thon
rofl.
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
Son of former all-star....Dickie Thon.
soup du jour - June 8, 2010
oh
so he’s really Dickie Thon, Jr. haha
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
Also, #154's first name is...
Jablonski. wtf.
soup du jour - June 8, 2010
Would have been better if it was Jabroni
then I could make loads of The Rock refrences.
DogDaysofSummer - June 8, 2010
+1
Smoltz's Beard - June 8, 2010
Poor kid...
That’s a very…strange name.
MBL1 - June 8, 2010
Its pretty cool to see GA represented so well in this draft...
But other teams need to GTFO our turf.
soup du jour - June 8, 2010
haha
meanwhile, the braves have selected zero GA players
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
We usually select players from georgia, the braves luuuuv home grown players
MBL1 - June 8, 2010
On the lock
blitzerlover - June 8, 2010
The whaaat?
MBL1 - June 8, 2010
lock
Its like clock
with no c
blitzerlover - June 8, 2010
Phil Gosselin, 2B
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
i know why we picked gosselin
rumor is he hit a HR off strasburg
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
Just a rumor?
Sparhawk - June 8, 2010
“However, Gosselin is perhaps best known for a first-inning, first-pitch fastball last May that started in the right hand of Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg, then a junior at San Diego State, and ended up bouncing off a plastic scoreboard in left field that read “Anteater Ballpark” in Irvine, Calif. "
ShawnG - June 8, 2010
Another leadoff type
Mr. Sanchez - June 8, 2010
That means he’s good.
MBL1 - June 8, 2010
Strasburg got the loss, but still struck out 15 in 7 innings that day – http://www.virginiasports.com/fls/17800/stats/baseball/2009/va0529.htm
KLB - June 8, 2010
strasburg is obviously untouchable, so any news of a HR off strasburg are clearly false
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
According to the nationals, he’s the next nolan ryan
MBL1 - June 8, 2010
Fine with me
Despite all the strike-outs, Ryan wasn’t that exceptional. He pitched in one of the weakest hitting eras in baseball so his numbers look better now, but consider this:
ERA+
Nolan Ryan: 112
Tom Glavine: 118
John Smoltz: 125
Kevin Brown: 127
Mike Mussina: 123
Jack Morris: 105
Greg Maddux: 132
Pedro Martinez: 154
So he wouldn’t be one of the best pitchers of the current era, i’m thinking.
Bronn - June 8, 2010
pedro is severely underrated by the casual fan.
Smoltz's Beard - June 8, 2010
He was Sandy Koufax for a stretch of about 4-5 years there. Untouchable. Chipper Jones always uses him as a benchmark when talking about the best pitchers he’s ever seen.
Bronn - June 8, 2010
Wowzers with the IF prospects.
soup du jour - June 8, 2010
Are we all white kids so far?
http://www.virginiasports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=17800&ATCLID=1370504
Terence Moore is copy and pasting as we speak.
Mr. Sanchez - June 8, 2010
there's the curacao kid
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
Doesn't count
I’m sure.
Bronn - June 8, 2010
No Torii Hunting around here…
bwellnjonesco - June 8, 2010
.310 .405 .475 880
With 6 HRs
Seems decent
blitzerlover - June 8, 2010
Where is that from? These stats are different – http://www.virginiasports.com/fls/17800/stats/baseball/2010/teamcume.htm
KLB - June 8, 2010
Looks like you copied 2009 stats – http://www.virginiasports.com/fls/17800/stats/baseball/2009/teamcume.htm
KLB - June 8, 2010
I wish they would post OPS+ data for colleges.
Its hard for me to get a good read on how silly the numbers can get.
soup du jour - June 8, 2010
http://www.collegesplits.com/cgi-bin/csPlayer.cgi?pl=gosseph42
ShawnG - June 8, 2010
Word.
Rec’d
soup du jour - June 8, 2010
Cubs
Their 5th round pick (160) is Matt Szczur. Rumor is he’s going to hold out for above slot money so that he can afford to buy a vowel… /rimshot
J-Turn14 - June 8, 2010
haha
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
Szczur he will.
Bronn - June 8, 2010
boom tish!!!!
Lol
MBL1 - June 8, 2010
where is the draft at right now?
dank7 - June 8, 2010
Seacaucus, NJ
Why, have you heard it might move? ;-)
jtw126 - June 8, 2010
Round 5.
Bronn - June 8, 2010
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
meh
We’ll have to see how he hits in the pros, but doesn’t sound too exciting. Of course, we’re getting pretty far along in the draft, so I guess we’re not going to see too many more “exciting” players.
Jacob Peterson - June 8, 2010
Hey, Hanson was drafted in the 22nd. Pujols was drafted in the 13th. Never know when you might find a gem.
MBL1 - June 8, 2010 via mobile
from MLB bonus baby
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
This is why I wish I was a professional athlete.
I believe I’d get arrested for flashing my above-average hit tool.
jtw126 - June 8, 2010
pelican...
GeneParmesan - June 8, 2010
How old is this kid?
MBL1 - June 8, 2010 via mobile
21
22 in october
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
"a professional hitter"
not another one.
Mr. Sanchez - June 8, 2010
We should hire more professional hitters
Interesting that there are so few in a game where people get paid to hit.
Bronn - June 8, 2010
+10...
very well played sir.
Mr. Sanchez - June 8, 2010
great….
MBL1 - June 8, 2010 via mobile
sounds like kelly johnson
telemakhos - June 8, 2010
hilarious tweet
BREAKING MLB NEWS: The Washington Nationals just retired Stephen Strasburg’s number…
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
LOL
when’s his HOF induction?
MBL1 - June 8, 2010 via mobile
tomorrow
right before first pitch
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
Are they going to present him his WS MVP trophy, Cy Young award and MVP award then, too?
MBL1 - June 8, 2010 via mobile
I hear he’s already won the Divisional Series MVP.
Bronn - June 8, 2010
dude you missed that ceremony by a year
and a day
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
Dang it!
MBL1 - June 8, 2010 via mobile
About damn time!
Sparhawk - June 8, 2010
RUNS RUNS RUNS RUNS RUNS RUNS
Ooops, wrong thread.
MBL1 - June 8, 2010 via mobile
never too early for this...
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
True. Maybe it'll work. On the OT tonight we should start the "runs runs" in the 1st
U
MBL1 - June 8, 2010 via mobile
lol
VivaLosBravos - June 8, 2010
Okay, it’s the 6th round, this is when there’s usually a closer run. Anyone take Joe Nathan yet?
Bronn - June 8, 2010
He got autodrafted in the 4th by some sucker who didn't show.
soup du jour - June 8, 2010
Brian Sabean?
Bronn - June 8, 2010
I’m punting saves this year
VivaLosBravos - June 8, 2010
You need some relievers, though, because Holds is a category too.
Bronn - June 8, 2010
what is Scot Shields up to these days?
VivaLosBravos - June 8, 2010
+1
Smoltz's Beard - June 8, 2010
Okay prospect hounds
Are there any interesting guys left besides Austin Wilson?
Bronn - June 8, 2010
Jacob Heyward.
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
He’s like 15.
Bronn - June 8, 2010
so?
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
Yeah, Bronn just doesn’t get it. One Heyward is not enough
MBL1 - June 8, 2010 via mobile
duhh
wouldn’t it be great if both Heywards played for the Braves?
MBL1 - June 8, 2010 via mobile
Jesse Hahn, Virginia Tech.
Injury concerns, but has a big fastball. Future pen, closer type, I think I heard.
Also, Zach Alvord, GA HS 2B. Has pretty good potential but some mechanical flaws in his swing that are fixable.
soup du jour - June 8, 2010
any relation to bill?
VivaLosBravos - June 8, 2010
oh, he’s Hohn, nevermind
VivaLosBravos - June 8, 2010
Let’s hope and pray that the answer is No
MBL1 - June 8, 2010 via mobile
There goes Hahn.
Bronn - June 8, 2010
as in ejected?
by Hohn?
VivaLosBravos - June 8, 2010
Yup
MBL1 - June 8, 2010 via mobile
Here comes the Braves' pick.
Bronn - June 8, 2010
LOL
Terdoslavich!
soup du jour - June 8, 2010
Sounds…Russian!
MBL1 - June 8, 2010 via mobile
mlb guy totally slaughtered that name
it’s terdoslavich, not tersolavich! get it right!
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
Joseph Terdoslavich
Never heard of him, but he’s very close to being my favorite player already because of the name.
Bronn - June 8, 2010
The names always get me, too.
MBL1 - June 8, 2010 via mobile
Hey kids
anyone care to fill me on who we drafted? I just caught up on my sleep.
Scott Coleman - June 8, 2010
the theme so far has been athleticism
VivaLosBravos - June 8, 2010
not that I know anything about these kids
VivaLosBravos - June 8, 2010
and “professional hitters”
MBL1 - June 8, 2010 via mobile
irony?
professional hitters in the amateur draft?
VivaLosBravos - June 8, 2010
by round
2. jacob heyward
3. heyward’s dad
4. heyward’s grandpa
5. heyward’s dog
6. heyward’s pet hamster
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
Jesus had a hamster?
Scott Coleman - June 8, 2010
I give our draft an A++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
MBL1 - June 8, 2010 via mobile
I give our draft an A++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
MBL1 - June 8, 2010 via mobile
Sounds like drafted the next Eric Campbell, the next Tony Pena Jr, the next Melvin Mora, the next Craig Kimbrel
Bronn - June 8, 2010
Possibly also the next Kelly Wunsch, but only because he’s not notable but has an awesome name.
Bronn - June 8, 2010
RED SOX SELECT KENDRICK PERKINS!
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
they would.
Bronn - June 8, 2010
perkins immediately received two technicals
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
baha
MBL1 - June 8, 2010 via mobile
any news on Turdsandwich?
GeneParmesan - June 8, 2010
Lol
MBL1 - June 8, 2010 via mobile
Not Much on Joe, heres his 2010 stats
Terdoslavich, Joe
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%
.326 55-54 224 34 73 12 2 7 46 110 .491 19 2 36 7 .379 3 0 3-9 53 103 13 .923
5InningsofChuckJames - June 8, 2010
terdoslavich = cojo clone
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
But…but…i wanted a JHey clone.
MBL1 - June 8, 2010 via mobile
For the record
I think Bryce Harper could end up being a bust.
Bronn - June 8, 2010
DFA his ass!!
-C
cthabeerman - June 8, 2010
Ryan Leaf 2.0
I could see it happening.
Scott Coleman - June 8, 2010
Just listening to him talk
He’s the age of a high school junior, and he sounds like it. I’m not sure he has the maturity to deal with the hype and expectations. I understand that he’s not going to be expected to do anything for a few years, but I have some questions about his plate discipline as well.
Bronn - June 8, 2010
Obviously the expectations are different
but latin players have to deal with playing professional baseball in a foreign country at age 16.
jtw126 - June 8, 2010
Oh, I understand that, but the success rate for those guys ends up being fairly low. And they don’t necessarily live under the same spotlight that will follow Harper around.
Bronn - June 8, 2010
D
I think Bryce Harper sounds like the name of the guy in a stupid high school chick flick.
MBL1 - June 8, 2010 via mobile
haha
Zac Effron’s role
VivaLosBravos - June 8, 2010
Seems like we’re just drafting the funkiest names available
5InningsofChuckJames - June 8, 2010
can anyone beat RSF yet?
VivaLosBravos - June 8, 2010
Well...
“Chipper” is a pretty weird name, ya know
MBL1 - June 8, 2010 via mobile
It's a rule
We have to draft the players with the stupidest names this year.
MBL1 - June 8, 2010 via mobile
Braves get what's going on here
This is a weak draft, and now that the real interesting guys are gone, they’re amusing the fans by putting silly names up on the board. It’s an entertainment business.
Bronn - June 8, 2010
silly name contest
winner gets dibs on jacob heyward in 3 years
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
Jacob Filak
Joseph Terdoslavich
Matthew Suschak
Bronn - June 8, 2010
toronto might give us a run for the money
noah snydergaard
asher wojciechowski
marcus knecht
dickie thon
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
Yeah…i think they win.
But i really really want Jacob Heyward!
MBL1 - June 8, 2010 via mobile
it's ok
they are canadian. canadians are ineligible under these contest rules.
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
Great, so we win.
Let’s hope Jacob has the talent of his brother.
MBL1 - June 8, 2010 via mobile
Pretty sure black people aren’t even allowed in Canada, ’cept on Joe Carter Day.
-C
cthabeerman - June 8, 2010
I hope we wim
MBL1 - June 8, 2010 via mobile
Stephen Strasburg...
I hope the Pirates light him up tonight.
Scott Coleman - June 8, 2010
you're not the only one...
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
i know
i just love how ESPN is BJ’ing him already. Even more than Heyward.
Scott Coleman - June 8, 2010
According to ESPN, Strasburg is God. Silly ESPN! We all know Jason Heyward is God.
MBL1 - June 8, 2010 via mobile
I don't
I’ve had him in fantasy for months
VivaLosBravos - June 8, 2010
must’ve been a pitcher.
VivaLosBravos - June 8, 2010
Straslessburger
Nats come by to visit June 28-30 and if they pitch him every 5th day…he should get the ball at the Ted the 29th
5InningsofChuckJames - June 8, 2010
quick
call up phil gosselin before that date!
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
I have to admit..
I’d love to see Jason Heyward vs. Stephen Strasburg.
MBL1 - June 8, 2010 via mobile
I wonder what the Braves see
with these numbers http://www.utrockets.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=18000&ATCLID=1257053
Huntington31 - June 8, 2010
gross
5InningsofChuckJames - June 8, 2010
oh dear lord…
MBL1 - June 8, 2010 via mobile
these numbers are pretty useless to scouts, just so you know...
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
He was better in 2010.
3.84 ERA, 60 Ks in 61.0 IP, .207 BAA, 3.2 BB/9
Bronn - June 8, 2010
waaay better.
MBL1 - June 8, 2010 via mobile
He was a starter and reliever for Toledo
Guessing he profiles as a reliever for us.
Bronn - June 8, 2010
idk
maybe the 44 Ks in 27 IP…
VivaLosBravos - June 8, 2010
“Right-hander Matt Suschak (pictured) has been drawing scouts because of his “plus” arm strength. Last Thursday, he dueled Ball State fireballer Perci Garner (more on him this week). And while Suschak got the win, both pitchers were touched up. Suschak gave up six earned runs on eight hits and a walk in seven innings, striking out four. Garner gave up four runs on nine hits and two walks.
Matt Suschak
For the season, Suschak is 4-1 with a 4.12 ERA in 54 innings. He’s averaging about a strikeout per inning and limiting opposing batters to a .205 average.
I talked to one AL West scout who texted me: “A COUPLE OF RIGHT-HANDERS THROWING BIG VELO.” That naturally piqued my interest. And he told me about Suschak.
“Suschak’s hitting 96 now,” the scout said. “He was pitching out of the ‘pen for most of the season, but his velocity spiked about halfway through the season. Against Michigan he was 94-95 so they moved him to the Friday spot. His second start he was 95 for most of the way. It’s dipped a little since, his last couple of starts he’s been sitting around 92-93.”
Suschak’s breaking ball is a slurve-type pitch with good downward tilt. He throws it in the 76-79 mph range. His command is a work in progress—he hit two batters Thursday—but he has the potential to be a power reliever or a back-of-the-rotation starter.
And put the above pedestrian numbers aside: Suschak’s upside is such that he could be a mid-third round pick or better. He could be some team’s diamond in the rough.
“From the Northern schools, it just takes some guys to get going,” the scout said. “It’s no coincidence that Suschak, [Indiana State’s] Jacob Petricka and [Missouri State’s] Mike Kickham are mid- to high-90s now and they’re all from Midwest schools.” "
ShawnG - June 8, 2010
So maybe
If his arm were more rested than college pitchers’ sometimes are, he could throw 96 with the fastball out of the bullpen and a good slurve. Sounds like two good pitches so he could be a useful bullpen piece.
Bronn - June 8, 2010
did anyone catch
the player that got drafted that goes to The Pendleton School?
i nearly pissed my pants.
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
Lolzz
MBL1 - June 8, 2010 via mobile
must’ve been a pitcher
VivaLosBravos - June 8, 2010
lol
Smoltz's Beard - June 8, 2010
The team site didn't have his 2010 stats. Atleast he is showing improvement.
Huntington31 - June 8, 2010
So who picks the players, anyway? Wren? Bobby?
MBL1 - June 8, 2010 via mobile
Matty S
15 SUSCHAK, Matt….
ERA W-L APP GS CG SHO/CBO SV IP H R ER BB SO 2B 3B HR AB B/Avg WP HBP BK SFA SHA
3.84 5-1 21 6 0 0/0 3 61.0 47 31 26 22 60 9 1 3 227 .207 7 8 1 3 3
5InningsofChuckJames - June 8, 2010
thats 2010
5InningsofChuckJames - June 8, 2010
That's ugly
http://utrockets.com/fls/18000/stats/baseball/2010/teamcume.htm
Just go here, guys.
Bronn - June 8, 2010
We got anything on this Kurt Fleming kid?
Any relation to Ian Fleming?
Bronn - June 8, 2010
Again, weird names.
MBL1 - June 8, 2010 via mobile
All i’ve found on him is that he’s a two sport athlete (football) committed to Army.
Bronn - June 8, 2010
at least we'll have an OF who knows how to run the option
VivaLosBravos - June 8, 2010
Seems like he was a running back and a right fielder.
Bronn - June 8, 2010
Antwoin Jarelle Kirby-Jones
that’s a sick name
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
Like it.
Bronn - June 8, 2010
So many weird names!! Good lord…..
MBL1 - June 8, 2010 via mobile
clarification
we did not select this fella
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
mlb.com
had him as a 1b, is that where we put him?
JasonHeywardisGod - June 8, 2010
i guess so.
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
The more corner infielders the better
5InningsofChuckJames - June 8, 2010
does he hit though?
GeneParmesan - June 8, 2010
it's the central valley conference but
splits
.506/.564/.775 with a 1.339 OPS
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
Call him up right now!
He can take CF.
Bronn - June 8, 2010
yea!
screw defense!
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
I take it we're giving up on the silly name contest.
David Rohm and Kurt Fleming? We’ll never win with these!
Bronn - June 8, 2010
Damn, there went our ticket...
in Kawika Emsley-Pai
soup du jour - June 8, 2010
George Lucas couldn’t come up with this stuff.
Bronn - June 8, 2010
It's over
We just took Matthew Lewis.
Bronn - June 8, 2010
this is just our latest entry into the “two first names” contest
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
Does Joseph Terdoslavich count?
Bronn - June 8, 2010
yes
everyone knows “ted” is short for “terdoslavich”
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
Q:
When does rookie ball start up? Danville and GCL?
Bronn - June 8, 2010
In 2 weeks
Scott Coleman - June 8, 2010
Well, Danville does at least.
Scott Coleman - June 8, 2010
matthew lewis
braves pick. losing name contest.
kbertling353 - June 8, 2010
but hes got a helluva mullet
5InningsofChuckJames - June 8, 2010
rhp from u. cal davis
kbertling353 - June 8, 2010
I see a continuation of the college player trend from last year.
soup du jour - June 8, 2010
So weird to see us drafting all these guys who are older than Jason Heyward.
Bronn - June 8, 2010
lol
JasonHeywardisGod - June 8, 2010
And Teheran, among others...
I always liked the focus on JUCOs and high school kids personally, though maybe that has changed in the last several years as more of your later round picks head to school.
Mr. Sanchez - June 8, 2010
that makes TWO (count'em: TWO) pitchers we have selected that have pitched a no-no in college
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
:)
JasonHeywardisGod - June 8, 2010
is anyone here? hello? is the draft still going on?
MBL1 - June 8, 2010
i feel so stupid
MBL1 - June 8, 2010
i'm here
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
good, because I’m lonely :)
MBL1 - June 8, 2010
we'll never leave you, MBL1
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
thanks /internet hug
MBL1 - June 8, 2010
chasen shreve
ok, weird name selections are back on again.
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
we are definitely going to win the weird name contest amirite?
MBL1 - June 8, 2010
oooh hes from my state
kbertling353 - June 8, 2010
he's from college of s. nevada
and is bryce harper’s teammate. i hope we signed him to fuck with bryce
CHASEN: yo bryce, remember back in college when you got herpes from that hooker?
BRYCE: promptly strikes out 4 times in a game
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
at this point
im judging picks based on whether mlb thinks highly enough of them to have a highlight video available.
kbertling353 - June 8, 2010
indeed
5InningsofChuckJames - June 8, 2010
haha
MBL1 - June 8, 2010
As a native of Shreveport, LA… I can’t wait to buy his jersey.
hippybustins - June 8, 2010
i've figured it out
jason + chase = CHASEN
ergo
CHASEN = CHASE UTLEY + JASON HEYWARD
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
PERFECT!!!
MBL1 - June 8, 2010
WOW
i know chasen, tahts fucking weird i hang out with him a month ago, thats so cool
JasonHeywardisGod - June 8, 2010
thats creepy
MBL1 - June 8, 2010
how
JasonHeywardisGod - June 8, 2010
im only 19
JasonHeywardisGod - June 8, 2010
i mean its creepy cool and weird haha
MBL1 - June 8, 2010
barrett kleinknecht
it’s not even close anymore
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
according to espn, only 3 hours until Strasburg’s debut. Gosh they are obsessed.
MBL1 - June 8, 2010
WOW Barrett Kleinknecht SS
Braves pick
that takes the cake
5InningsofChuckJames - June 8, 2010
since its just us in this thread
and you guys seem to be pretty level headed…
Strasburg is going to be dominant right away. Discuss
kbertling353 - June 8, 2010
he’s facing the pirates……….
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
i mean this year in general
kbertling353 - June 8, 2010
probably
he’ll get hit some though. He won’t throw like 15 perfect games for the rest of the season or anything
telemakhos - June 8, 2010
define "dominant"
his current minor-league numbers? no. but he’ll probably be better than mike leake, IMO
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
leake is due for some heavy regression
im thinking 2.75 – 3.25 ERA
kbertling353 - June 8, 2010
hes done better than what teheran has done… only for like 2 straight years including AAA.
kbertling353 - June 8, 2010
did you hear his number is going to be retired before the game? They’re also presenting him all kinds of awards before he throws a perfect game. However the Nationals will not score him any runs so it will go into 33 innings and then the nats bullpen will blow it.
Strasburg will take the loss, becausse Joe West, Jim Joyce and Bill Hohn will all be umpiring the game and somehow charge the loss to him.
MBL1 - June 8, 2010
Phillies select Tyler Knigge
i cannot wait for some broadcaster to fuck up his last name
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
lol
“The Atlanta Falcons select…Brett Favor.”
MBL1 - June 8, 2010
I have to admit, I’m getting kind of pissed. I was positive my buddy from ODU was going to be a 4th to 6th round pick, but through 12 he still hasn’t gone. I don’t know who wouldn’t want a lefty with plus, plus secondary stuff who led his league in Ks this year. And threw a no-hitter. Get it done Frank!
cbwilk - June 8, 2010
who?
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
not enough velo
telemakhos - June 8, 2010
I guess. He’s at 87-89 with the fastball, but he’s also striking out a ton of guys. It’s insanely hard to strike out guys swinging aluminum bats; the slightest bit of contact leads to hits. If you can strike guys out in college you can be successful as a pro, regardless of velocity.
cbwilk - June 8, 2010
the indians just took michael goodnight
I hope he becomes a big prospect and hundreds of newspaper headlines come up with some incredible puns.
telemakhos - June 8, 2010
lol
MBL1 - June 8, 2010
haha
awesome
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
braves have pick #404
sweet
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
and its another SS
kbertling353 - June 8, 2010
This thread
is solely about funny player’s names. This is like that time when my mom found out there were players named Milton Bradley and Coco Crisp.
kbertling353 - June 8, 2010
it's the only think worth following at this pt in the draft
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
what else am I supposed to talk about when I know nothing about the MLB draft? I am here to provide comic relief for those with more smartness than i.
MBL1 - June 8, 2010
yea the problem is non one knows who any of these guys are anymore :(
including mel kiper
kbertling353 - June 8, 2010
It’s not like the NBA or NFL…..
MBL1 - June 8, 2010
and then randomly in the thirteenth round you pick up a guy that gets on the roids and becomes pujols
kbertling353 - June 8, 2010
exactly
MBL1 - June 8, 2010
brandon drury
at 404
dank7 - June 8, 2010
combo of Brandon Dubinsky and Chris Drury
from my NY Rangers
dank7 - June 8, 2010
lol
MBL1 - June 8, 2010
6'2" 190 lbs
dank7 - June 8, 2010
http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?topic_id=10018074&content_id=8645289
dank7 - June 8, 2010
do the braves have enough infield spots to play all these guys?
telemakhos - June 8, 2010
clearly not all are going to pan out or even sign, right?
dank7 - June 8, 2010
I assume some of these SS will end up at 3rd
5InningsofChuckJames - June 8, 2010
these guys should all sign. Once you get to the 20th or 30th round, guys don’t all sign from there. eventually, some of them won’t pan out, but for the first 2 or 3 years, the braves will need space for all of them
telemakhos - June 8, 2010
we are going to have to make up new infield spots. How about 4th base? Left-center field? Right-center field?
MBL1 - June 8, 2010
we select a lot of SS because they are usually the most athletic of their respective teams
there will be a lot of positional shuffling going on
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
So just got back from golf. How has the draft gone? Any power guys, high risk high reward types of players and any speed or good pitching prospects? Thanks
atlbraveschamps - June 8, 2010
mostly speed/toolsy infielders
a few pitchers with solid upside
kbertling353 - June 8, 2010
MBL1 - June 8, 2010
diego seastrunk to the indians
telemakhos - June 8, 2010
what the heck is with the names?
No one cares at this point so they’re picking people with weird names to keep people watching it.
MBL1 - June 8, 2010
Where did Wilson eventually go?
atlbraveschamps - June 8, 2010
still dropping................
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
st louis
pick #379
telemakhos - June 8, 2010
oh nvm
wasn’t aware he was selected. oops.
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
Holy shit, so why did every1 pass on him and why didnt we take a stab at him in the later rounds if he fell that low
atlbraveschamps - June 8, 2010
signability
kbertling353 - June 8, 2010
Wow, he was considered in some mock’s to go in the mid to late first round, wow!
atlbraveschamps - June 8, 2010
he’s good enough to be a first round pick, but he’s set on going to stanford so no one was willing to take a shot until the 12th round
telemakhos - June 8, 2010
Mr. 2-a-days Ross Wilson?
5InningsofChuckJames - June 8, 2010
oh shit! mets drafted james brown!
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
LOL
MBL1 - June 8, 2010
richie tate
HAHAHAHA
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
?
kbertling353 - June 8, 2010
there are so many weird names it’s not even funny anymore
MBL1 - June 8, 2010
so we’re laughing at the normal ones now?
telemakhos - June 8, 2010
something about richie tate makes me laugh…… sorry i am not normal
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
no one is normal…
MBL1 - June 8, 2010
maybe i should google it but what is:
plus or plus-plus
slot (money)?
dank7 - June 8, 2010
plus is like well above average, plus-plus is well above that. plus plus is about as good as it gets.
slot money is the recommended signing bonuses handed down by the commissioners office. It’s not really enforced, but most teams follow it anyway. a lot of guys want more than “slot money” for whatever spot in the draft they’re going to be selected, so the teams that stick to the guidelines don’t draft them and they fall until the cardinals, tigers, yankees, or red sox take them
telemakhos - June 8, 2010
FFFFFFFFFFUUUUUUUUUUU
kbertling353 - June 8, 2010
I have plus plus typing speed. you just have plus typing speed.
telemakhos - June 8, 2010
zing!
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
yep
i like how we said almost the exact same thing, down to the formatting
kbertling353 - June 8, 2010
haha i’m making that my signature
GeneParmesan - June 8, 2010
bahaha
MBL1 - June 8, 2010
plus = solidly above average attribute (could be describing speed or power, etc)
plus plus = top of the line attribute
slot = what a team should expect to pay for a given pick (determined by selig and his minions)
sometimes you have good players that slip because they demand a ton of money… then a team like the red sox picks them up in the second round and gives them a massive bonus
-something not expected for a pick that lowkbertling353 - June 8, 2010
What?
MBL1 - June 8, 2010
Braves drafted someone Ive hung out with before
chasen shreve
JasonHeywardisGod - June 8, 2010
can you get him to sign some stuff
and mail it to us plz? you know, on the off-chance he makes it big…
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
oh
and bryce harper too
KTHXBYE
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
COOL STORY COMING UP
My roommate asks me if I’ve ever heard of a pitcher that he and his brother used to be really good friends with. He knows nothing about baseball but knows I watch it all the time. His friend = Adam Wainwright. He had no idea that Wainwright was a Cy Young contender. He thought he was some random minor leaguer.
kbertling353 - June 8, 2010
lol what an idiot
MBL1 - June 8, 2010
rofl
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
rofl
JasonHeywardisGod - June 8, 2010
lol
i never met harper, i heard hes a douche tho, so fuck him
JasonHeywardisGod - June 8, 2010
Have we called dibs on Heyward’s lil bro yet??
atlbraveschamps - June 8, 2010
The team that drafts the players with the weirdest names gets dibs.
MBL1 - June 8, 2010
3 sec video of Jacob Heyward
dank7 - June 8, 2010
am i supposed to click on that? because it’s not doing anything
MBL1 - June 8, 2010
brownsten ba ha ha ha
atlbraveschamps - June 8, 2010
ROFL
“we got da cornbread”
“really? how was it?”
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
yum cornbread
MBL1 - June 8, 2010
POLL TIME
would you prefer:
A. mike stanton hits 4 jacks, marlins beat phillies
OR
B. mike stanton goes 0/4 with 6Ks, phillies win
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
B
it’s just one game for the phils. media would declare stanton > heyward.
kbertling353 - June 8, 2010
and then the world would explode
telemakhos - June 8, 2010
b
5InningsofChuckJames - June 8, 2010
A for fantasy baseball purposes.
Smoltz's Beard - June 8, 2010
Agreed, picked him up today.
On another note…Fuck you, Nick Markakis.
-C
cthabeerman - June 8, 2010
This.
How much longer until you drop him? Or maybe you did for Stanton?
Smoltz's Beard - June 8, 2010
a
atlbraveschamps - June 8, 2010
b
telemakhos - June 8, 2010
c
MBL1 - June 8, 2010
what is C?
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
A letter
MBL1 - June 8, 2010
DAN WINNIE
game over. braves win.
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
That means we get dibs on Jacob Heyward in 3 years! YESSSSSS
MBL1 - June 8, 2010
this just in
braves draft winnie the pooh
telemakhos - June 8, 2010
Dan Winnie
keep em comin
5InningsofChuckJames - June 8, 2010
so how good is this winnie guy?
MBL1 - June 8, 2010
excellent.
really, no one has any idea who he is
telemakhos - June 8, 2010
figures
MBL1 - June 8, 2010
eventually, BA will post blurbs about everyone and I’ll pass them along
telemakhos - June 8, 2010
hello….anybody home
MBL1 - June 8, 2010
Not draft related at all but did an1 know prado has a 13 game hit streak going?
atlbraveschamps - June 8, 2010
I knew because im awesome like that
MBL1 - June 8, 2010
12-game
he also had an 1-game run streak before yetserday
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
I bet 20 years ago people were watching the MLB Draft and were like “Chipper Jones? What kind of name is THAT?”
MBL1 - June 8, 2010
brandon drury
The best high school position player in Oregon is Drury, a baseball rat who has a strong, athletic 6-foot-2 build. He keeps his hands back at the plate, shows bat speed and gets good backspin on balls. While he was a high school shortstop, he has below-average speed and will have to move to third base or the outfield as a pro. He has also committed to Oregon State, but scouts believe he is more motivated to play professionally.
telemakhos - June 8, 2010
It will be 13 after tonight duh
atlbraveschamps - June 8, 2010
ok everyone….see yaa
MBL1 - June 8, 2010
Stefan Sabol C
I think this kid was on a HS skills contest I saw on FSN earlier this week
5InningsofChuckJames - June 8, 2010
Stefan Sabol- Another name we win, getting closer and closer to dibs on Jacob
atlbraveschamps - June 8, 2010
from BA
95. Stefan Sabol, c
Aliso Niguel HS, Aliso Viejo, Calif.
Sabol is the cousin of Pittsburgh Steelers all-pro safety Troy Polamalu. One of the finest prep athletes in the nation, Sabol finished first in the SPARQ testing (which includes several tests that measure athleticism) at last summer’s Area Code Games, with a 36.2-inch vertical leap and a 6.28-second time over 60 yards. Some scouts doubt the 60 time, though Sabol has well-above-average speed. Scouts also say that Sabol will not remain a catcher as a pro. While his arm is adequate behind the plate, his receiving skills are substandard. His tools fit comfortably as a corner outfielder. As a hitter, Sabol rarely has been productive with a wood bat. The switch from metal to wood may be a difficult transition for him, though he has the skills to succeed as a hitter. He flashes both bat speed and quickness despite a few problems in his hitting mechanics. His stride is too long, and he has a tendency to pull his head and front shoulder off the pitch. An Oregon signee, Sabol is the most athletic prep receiver available, but he does not figure to catch if he signs a pro contract in 2010. Instead, he profiles as a potential five-tool outfielder.
telemakhos - June 8, 2010
from baseballbeginnings
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
video
http://baseballbeginnings.com/2010/05/04/stefan-sabol-video/
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
mlbfantasyprospects
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
Sabol sounds like the best player we have got in the draft
atlbraveschamps - June 8, 2010
i wouldn't say that
but sounds like has a lot of upside. not sure why he dropped so far, though…
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
FINALLY
A GEORGIAN!
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
alvord to the braves
telemakhos - June 8, 2010
that's one I wanted...
just wonder if he signs instead of heading to Auburn.
Mr. Sanchez - June 8, 2010
Zach Alvord
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
The scouting report is he has power right now and could develop even more power as he matures
atlbraveschamps - June 8, 2010
mlb
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
from BA
165. Zach Alvord, ss
South Forsyth HS, Cumming, Ga.
Alvord entered the year as one of Georgia’s top prep hitters, and that hasn’t changed. He’s strong and solid at 5-foot-11, 185 pounds, and he has good enough hands to stay in the infield. He also has above-average arm strength, having hit the low 90s as a prep closer, but his best tool is his bat. Alvord bars his lead arm, a no-no for many scouts, yet he still creates good bat speed and has present strength, giving him raw power. Some scouts compare him to former Auburn infielder Joe Saunders (a 2009 fifth-round pick now with the Rockies), a comparison made in part because Alvord is committed to Auburn. He may wind up there for two big reasons: He’s a below-average runner, and he’s got a big price tag. In Georgia this spring, scouts saw so much speed that Alvord’s lack of speed stood out in a negative way. He’s not going to play shortstop as a pro, may not have the range for second and doesn’t have the classic size or profile for third. Alvord’s price tag also might cause him to drop, as he has a strong commitment to college and prefers a comparison to Gordon Beckham, who was more athletic and more of a power hitter. If Alvord has a Saunders-like career, scouts will definitely be back. Despite his polished bat, he may wind up falling out of the first five rounds, where his talent fits.
telemakhos - June 8, 2010
Sounds like a steal to get him this late
atlbraveschamps - June 8, 2010
if we can sign him
telemakhos - June 8, 2010
yea, i think the main thing is signability.
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
I’m surprised how many infielders we have taken, we have taken one outfielder who may be a 3B
atlbraveschamps - June 8, 2010
in all fairness, some of our infielders profile as outfielders
telemakhos - June 8, 2010
tyler hess, RHP
it’s coming to this part of the draft where i can’t find anything on the guy
atl192485 - June 8, 2010
This guy?
Tyler Hess
Ht:6-4 Weight:236
Sophomore
B/T:R/R
CAREER NOTES: Owns a 5-3 record with a 6.39 earned-run average in two full seasons at Pepperdine … Has pitched 63.1 innings through 43 relief appearances and has struck out 61 batters.
CAREER HIGHS: Strikeouts: 6, 3/5/09 vs. Evansville; Walks: 3 (4x), Last: 4/19/09 vs. Loyola Marymount; IP (start): None; IP (relief): 3.2, 3/5/09 vs. Evansville; Winning Streak: 4g, 3/8-6/2/08; Losing Streak: 2g, 3/21/09 – present.
SPRING 2009: Posted a 1-2 record with a 7.30 earned-run average through 18 relief appearances and 24.2 innings pitched … His 18 outings were second on the team to Nick Gaudi … Struck out 29 batters and averaged 10.58 strikeouts per game … Picked off one runner, Evansville’s Cody Fick … As a fielder, was credited with three assists and helped turn a double play … Induced four double play ground balls, which was the team’s second highest total (Scott Alexander, 9) and the most by any Waves’ reliever … Tagged out two runners at home plate following wild pitches (3/15 at Wichita State and 4/22 vs. Cal State Fullerton) … Made season debut vs. Cal State Northridge (2/22), relieving Aaron Gates in the sixth inning with the game tied at 1-1 and runners on first and second base … Struck out the two Matadors he faced to escape the inning … Wiggled out of a second jam in the seventh inning by inducing a 3-2 double play ball as Ryan Heroy tagged first base before gunning down a Matador at home plate … Picked up first win of season vs. Evansville (3/5) with 3.2 IP of quality relief, striking out a season and career high six batters … Was the pitcher of record when Nate Johnson scored Denny Duron on a walkoff sacrifice fly in the ninth … Pitched an inning of scoreless relief during Pepperdine’s 16-6 win over then-No. 25 Cal Poly (3/10) … Allowed two of the first three Saint Mary’s batters (4/11) to reach base, but escaped the minor jam by getting Ryan Young to line out into a 3-6 double play … Walked and struck out one Gael on 13 pitches, six strikes in what was a scoreless seventh inning of Pepperdine’s 21-2 win … Struck out four batters over the final 1.2 innings of a 10-5 loss at Long Beach State (5/5) … All four punch outs came with a pair of runners in scoring position in both the seventh and eighth innings … Pitched two innings at then-No. 18 Cal Poly (5/12) … Entered game to start the seventh with a 5-2 lead, but gave up a two-out, two-run double that cut the lead to 5-4, but then stranded the tying run at second base in both frames via fly out and strikeout … Made final appearance of the season at then-No. 4 Cal State Fullerton (5/19) in the top of the seventh and pitched a scoreless inning on 11 pitches/5 strikes … Allowed the first two Titans to reach base on a hit by pitch and single before getting Joe Scott to ground into a double play.
Zach Towery - June 8, 2010
Transferred to D-II Sonoma State after his sophomore year (2009)
Appeared in 12 games, 4 as a starter. Record of 2-3 with an ERA of 7.15 in 39 IP. Allowed more than a hit per inning, had a K/BB ratio of 33/25, and led the team with 14 WP and 9 hit batsmen.
Zach Towery - June 8, 2010
Evan Gattis, Texas-Permian Basin
Started 57 games for the Falcons. Lead team in every batting category.
AVG/SLG/OBP: .403/.712/.519
12 homers, 19 double, 35 walks and only 24 strikeouts in 191 at-bats.
Zach Towery - June 8, 2010
Position is C
Zach Towery - June 8, 2010
Evan Danieli, P, Notre Dame
AT NOTRE DAME: One-year monogram winner that enters junior season with a 5.64 career ERA and 0-1 record, plus 24 strikeouts, 21 walks and 34 hits allowed (.288 opponent batting average) in 11 appearances (two starts) and 30.1 innings (six hit batters, 10 wild pitches, three home runs allowed) … averaging 7.12 strikeouts and 6.23 walks per 9.0 innings pitched in his career … will likely miss the entire 2010 season after off-season elbow surgery … imposing presence who is noted for ability to consistently repeat his pitching motion and for his devastating curveball … throws tight, late-breaking and well-controlled curve that can be legitimate “out pitch” … also has a heavy, over-the-top fastball that touches the low-90s, plus a developing changeup and slider … benefits from loose arm and downward angle to the plate … battle-tested competitor with good poise … made strides in `07 fall workouts with his situational pitching … gained quality experience as a freshman … needs to continue work toward consistency … probably owns the most electric stuff of any member of the Irish pitching staff.
Zach Towery - June 8, 2010
Dan Jurik, P, St. John Fisher College
Senior went 7-3 with 1.99 ERA, 5 complete games in 13 starts. 85 K, 30 BB in 77 IP.
Zach Towery - June 8, 2010
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