Draft Day #2 Thread #1
by Andy Seiler on Jun 10, 2009 9:04 AM CDT
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PrintThe second day of the draft is almost upon us, so here's the opening thread.
First Day Picks:
Matt Purke, LHP, Klein HS (TX)
Tanner Scheppers, RHP, St. Paul Saints
Tommy Mendonca, 3B, Fresno State
Robbie Erlin, LHP, Scotts Valley HS (CA)
That's three pitchers and a hitter. Expect a few more hitters today, along with what I would expect are a high number of both college relievers and a few starters mixed in, similar to last year. The Spokane roster needs some filling out, as does the AZL roster, and the Spokane roster most notably needs a catcher or three, unless Tomas Telis will debut stateside there.
Best names still available:
Max Stassi, C, Yuba City HS (CA) - UCLA Commit
Luke Bailey, C, Troup County HS (GA) - Auburn Commit
Sam Dyson, RHP, South Carolina
Zack Von Rosenberg, RHP, Zachary HS (LA) - LSU Commit
Kent Matthes, OF, Alabama
Brooks Raley, LHP, Texas A&M
Kendal Volz, RHP, Baylor
Jeff Malm, 1B, Bishop Gorman HS (NV) - USC Commit
Brody Colvin, RHP, St. Thomas More HS (LA) - LSU Commit
Madison Younginer, RHP, Mauldin HS (SC) - Clemson Commit
Keyvius Sampson, RHP, Forest HS (FL) - Florida State Commit
Those are just a few names to keep an eye on, though they're not all signable.
I'll be chatting live here.
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BBTiA has draft coverage here.
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I am very tired
I think I’ll spend a little less time in front of the computer today. I was up late reading recaps, reports, etc. and my baseball weenie is tired from being so wound up.
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Kent Matthes
I think he’s the name i want in the fourth round. he’s a college senior so we know he’s signable. he reminds me of Eric Thames, the Pepperdine OF from last year’s draft who exploded with a huge senior season and then inexplicably fell in the draft.
From what I’ve read, Matthes was already established as a strong defensive OF with loads of OF assists before his breakout offensive year. I would love to add another guy like Mike Bianucci to our system, because power hitting corner OFs are always at a premium.
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
And I have to say
I really enjoyed the “prime time” draft last night. It was so nice to be able to sit back and enjoy it, as opposed to clicking back and forth during work hours.
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
Thanks
Is it worth the Rangers even drafting a guy like Stassi in the 4th or 5th round? I know there are signability questions. Or is this a guy that some team takes much later in the draft just in case with the belief he is going to college?
by Michael Cave on Jun 10, 2009 10:17 AM CDT up reply actions
I could see the Rangers going with either strategy (high school or college-heavy)
that's good to hear
I had always taken the org soldier approach to the later rounds as a given, but this gives me hope that we might snag another two or three legit HS prospects.
I hope they take a swing
at a couple of tough signs in the 10-15 range (for 3rd/4tth rd money) now that our system is stacked and balanced. I think JD flubbed those picks in the 2007 draft and hasn’t been criticized enough for it despite the fact that we had five 1st/supp picks. They were 1 for 5 in reeling in the tough HS signs, only succeeding with Ocampo.
Kids that slid that I like today( if signable) -
HS catchers: Bailey, Stassi
HS pitchers: Colvin, Rosenberg, Younginer
College players who slid that I like if coaches are conident they can fix their mechanics -
Clg Pitchers: Dyson, Dwyer, Doyle, Volz
Clg Hittes: Mathes
Some speculation on who slid and why here.
Guys I like who have a 4th round grades (per BA)-
Tier 1
Cowen JC Rhp
Tier 2
Dekker, HS cf; Hazelbakker, clg cf
Tier 3
Fellbauer, clg cf; Sierra, HS of; Dennis, HS SS;
Sleeper
6th/7th round
Randy Henry, JC Rhp
from the college ranks
Oklahoma’s Doyle and Monmouth’s Buch are two more guys who interest me.
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
also college guys
I’m high on LHP Del Howell from Alabama and reliever Jason Stoffel from Arizona who’s still available (and will likely sign for slot).
yeah
i had mentioned howell in a thread yesterday. he pitched very well in the TCL last summer and his K rate was strong this season, but his overall numbers weren’t there. If we got Matthes in round 4 and Howell in 5, I wouldn’t have a problem with that. Roll Tide.
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Yeah I left him off
but I really like him too.
yeah, good reliever value
now if the guys they like get snapped up before 124
Stassi suprised and not asking for the moon:
“I don’t know,” Stassi said about why he wasn’t selected on the first day of the draft. “I was expecting to go off the board pretty high too. The thing about signability was that I didn’t really put out too high a number. I stuck out a solid number, but I felt it was fine. Whatever happens happens and I’m perfectly fine right now and I’m excited to see what’s coming. Hopefully I’ll be picked on day two.” BA
i have a feeling
he won’t be there when we pick at 124. I bet plenty of teams called him last night and figured out some numbers that might work, and some team will pay him first/sup round money for a first round talent.
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
So Brooks Raley seems to have really fallen.
Read that he had a bad appearance in the Big-12 Tourney. Are people thinking he’s hurt?
He was awful the last month of the season
Texas shelled him, as did Oklahoma. He also is a sophomore which means he has tons of leverage.
I hope we draft that Turley kid just so KoK can shut the eff up about him.
I’d love Younginer or Stassi here, but in all seriousness once you get to this point in the draft it’s almost a given that we’re gonna take someone I’ve never heard of. And that’s fine.
The 40 Trumps All!!!
Chris Davis will be fine. Relax.
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by Andy Seiler on Jun 10, 2009 11:05 AM CDT up reply actions
there goes my sleeper - DAMN
Randy Henry
there goes Stoffel
could be a great pick there.
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
I still think
I want Matthes. We could really use his bat in our system.
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
How much do you want to bet
that they dont sign him?
by Michael Cave on Jun 10, 2009 11:11 AM CDT up reply actions
Naw
I think they will.
Go Rangers...don't suck...
by Kinslerhomer on Jun 10, 2009 11:11 AM CDT up reply actions
I really dont think
a team like oakland will go 7 figures for a 4th round HS catcher.
by Michael Cave on Jun 10, 2009 11:12 AM CDT up reply actions
I don't think it'll take 7 figures for Stassi and I think Oakland has really come around as far as spending on amatuer acquisitions.
The 40 Trumps All!!!
Chris Davis will be fine. Relax.
by thedirkatron on Jun 10, 2009 11:13 AM CDT up reply actions
We will shall see but
maybe im letting my pure hatred for Oakland block my reasoning here ha
by Michael Cave on Jun 10, 2009 11:14 AM CDT up reply actions
They did that sort of thing last year
Brett Hunter for one
Arlington, TX: home of The Blue Blur
by Brett Perryman on Jun 10, 2009 12:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Good pt
I just like the pick so much i hope they dont sign him ha
by Michael Cave on Jun 10, 2009 12:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Not much at all.
I don’t think they’d’ve taken him here without knowing what it’d take.
They had all last night and this morning to feel him out and find out what he’d sign for.
The 40 Trumps All!!!
Chris Davis will be fine. Relax.
by thedirkatron on Jun 10, 2009 11:12 AM CDT up reply actions
heh, I put nothing past Mr. Beane.
The 40 Trumps All!!!
Chris Davis will be fine. Relax.
by thedirkatron on Jun 10, 2009 11:14 AM CDT up reply actions
Damn, damn, damn.
Nice pick by the A’s.
I don’t think we’d’ve picked him and I think the risk with a HS catcher is pretty scary, but I still wish he was headed somewhere other than Oakland at this point in the draft.
The 40 Trumps All!!!
Chris Davis will be fine. Relax.
by thedirkatron on Jun 10, 2009 11:11 AM CDT up reply actions
he's got a good two seemer
he’s a workhorse, groundball type of guy. I am pretty sure BA had him as a second to third round talent.
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
So he's a starter?
Go Rangers...don't suck...
by Kinslerhomer on Jun 10, 2009 11:14 AM CDT up reply actions
BA had him a 3rd rounder
#87 ANDREW DOYLE, RHP, OKLAHOMA
Doyle has solid stuff and a craftsman’s approach to pitching. The 6-foot-3, 210-pounder has the arm strength to dial a four-seam fastball up to 93-94 mph when needed, but he prefers to throw 89-91 mph two-seamers on the corners, allowing their sink to create groundouts. His slider isn’t a swing-and-miss pitch but it is an out pitch, generating off-balance swings and more groundouts. His changeup gives him a third pitch that induces weak contact. Doyle has an easy delivery and is always around the plate. He doesn’t have the sexiest arsenal, especially compared to flamethrowing but erratic teammate Garrett Richards, but Doyle does have 15 wins in two seasons in Oklahoma’s rotation. He projects as a possible third-round pick and potential No. 3 starter in the big leagues.
Thanks.
The 40 Trumps All!!!
Chris Davis will be fine. Relax.
by thedirkatron on Jun 10, 2009 11:18 AM CDT up reply actions
sounds comparable to
Tommy Hunter
Elvis Andrus - 2009 AL Rookie of the Year
Mitch Moreland - 2009 Rangers Minor League POY
DBU kid goes to TO
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this years draft tracker is fucked
makes me really mad, bc last year the draft tracker you could search every kid not drafted yet. without it, might as well go drink cocktails
mormons stole me and held me against my will with Oklahoma beer and 12+ hour work days.
luke bailey goes TB
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Because I know we were all wondering what the A's said about Purke on their official Twitter feed:
The Rangers select Purke, the other top prep lefty along with Matzek. Our scouts saw his upside as a potential Cole Hamels.
Boy, wouldn’t that be fun?
The 40 Trumps All!!!
Chris Davis will be fine. Relax.
wait
what is this from? The A’s tweeted that their division rivals had just selected a possible Hamels clone one pick after they passed on him? Wow. That is full disclosure.
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
They were twooting up a storm.
Prolly all part of Beane’s fiendish plan to hype up Purke and cause us to have to pay even more for him.
The 40 Trumps All!!!
Chris Davis will be fine. Relax.
by thedirkatron on Jun 10, 2009 11:23 AM CDT up reply actions
Crossing my fingers for
Von Rosenberg if he is still there
would be a wonderful get at this point
but it makes me really wonder what he’s asking for
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Yep
its a NAIA powerhouse. Usually a top 5 program
by Michael Cave on Jun 10, 2009 11:22 AM CDT up reply actions
A fine academic institution, no doubt.
The 40 Trumps All!!!
Chris Davis will be fine. Relax.
by thedirkatron on Jun 10, 2009 11:24 AM CDT up reply actions
SF takes UT 1bman
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Tuttle
he was highly though of sumwhat, no?
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They get insurance for his arm
with that pick?
by Michael Cave on Jun 10, 2009 11:23 AM CDT up reply actions
austin woods goes
2 UT guys in 3 picks
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5th round
Pick 154 – Nicholas McBride RHP
124 – Andrew Doyle RHP
93- Robert Erlin LHP
62 – Thomas Mendonca 3B
44- Tanner Scheppers RHP
14 – Matthew Purke LHP
Nick McBride RHP Ragsdale HS, NC
mormons stole me and held me against my will with Oklahoma beer and 12+ hour work days.
and here is the first pick
who i officially know nothing about. anyone have anything on him?
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
heres a link
http://www.pgcrosschecker.com/Articles/DisplayArticle.aspx?article=771
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
and it includes this text
Approximately 30 scouts were on hand last Wednesday to see the highly anticipated match up between Randleman RHP Daniel Tuttle and Ragsdale RHP Nick McBride. Tuttle entered the game as the consensus top prep pitcher in North Carolina, but it was McBride who stole the show in a 12-0 Ragsdale victory, throwing a six-inning perfect game with 14 strikeouts. While the score is indicative of a blowout the game was actually much closer as Ragsdale was leading 1-0 after three innings.
Nick McBride was in control the entire game with a fastball that sat at 88-91 range and touched 93. He has a lean athletic build and he looks to be around 6’4" and 180 lbs. Nick has the type of body that should fill out well and his fastball projects to be an above average pitch down the road. While he was not forced to throw many off-speed pitches, Nick would occasionally show off a curveball in the 73-76 range. Nick showed a fairly tight rotation on some of his curveballs, but scouts would like to see more velocity on the pitch.
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
Doesnt look too bad
I like the topping out at 93 and projectable frame. Seems similar to Joe Wieland.
by Michael Cave on Jun 10, 2009 11:28 AM CDT up reply actions
Thats what I thought.
Go Rangers...don't suck...
by Kinslerhomer on Jun 10, 2009 11:29 AM CDT up reply actions
I am in agreement
more prep arms like Wieland and I will be happy. Wouldn’t mind another young 3B and some outfielders though.
They just drafted Mendonca soooo, not likely.
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by Kinslerhomer on Jun 10, 2009 11:31 AM CDT up reply actions
Seems like an overdraft
Like Erlin, seems both of these guys should be picked alot lower.
so much
for addressing the dearth of bats in our org.
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
Well thats what the Latin American market is for
Seems they trust getting quantity of hitters there compared to prep hitters
Perhaps
the Rangers are thinking that if they ever need any bats, they can just trade their really deep pitching. Dont know, but it is possible i guess
by Michael Cave on Jun 10, 2009 11:31 AM CDT up reply actions
You have to think
that the Rangers have now settled on a strategy to draft pitching heavily early unless an obvious hitter is available (Borbon, Smoak). Pitching is a longer-shot to develop, so you need more numbers. And if it develops, you can always trade for bats
Go Rice Owls!
here's McBride's ECU writeup
Nick McBride – RHP – 6-4, 175 – Ragsdale HS (Jamestown, N.C.)
Four-time letterwinner that has been named team captain for his senior season by head coach Donnie Maness … Spent freshman and sophomore season at West Forsyth High School … During sophomore season, led West Forsyth to the 2007 CPCC Conference Championship after posting a 20-6 overall record … Region 5 State Game Participant … As a junior, posted a 7-2 record on the mound … Lead Ragsdale to a 19-8 overall record, which included the 2008 Guilford County Easter Tournament and NPCC Conference Tournament Championships … Led all of North Carolina High School’s in triples … Named Under Armour Pre-season All-American … Two-time Perfect Game National Showcase Top Prospect … Played fall baseball for the Dirtbags under head coach Andy Partin … Currently ranked as the No. 12 prospect in North Carolina by Impact Baseball and No. 242 nationally by Perfect Game … Honor Roll recipient and member of National Honor Society … Personal: Full name is Nicolas Lillington McBride, but prefers to go by Nick … Born May 13, 1991 in Winston-Salem, N.C. … Son of Hugh and Susan McBride.
Coach Godwin’s Comments: “Nick has an electric arm. He has a ton of physical upside and has shown an above average fastball and slider. Nick is a leader and will come in and compete for innings immediately.”
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
if anything
the rest of this draft is indicative that we are going to do everything to sign purke and scheppers. last year we took some guys that fell in the lower rounds, but would have higher demands (which we paid over slot to get some of them). this year, we knock out a lot of the budget within the first round, and the supplemental. so we need to get some guys that will sign for slot to fill out rest of minors
im not gonna lie i want us to nab Lil Ruben
Pitt just took Von RosenRosen
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Oakridge kid just went
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From Andy on McBride
Not really. He’s one of those guys that has slipped through the cracks of most coverage places, and I have nothing personally on him.
Go Rangers...don't suck...
well
honestly, that needed to happen.
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
If this draft ended now:
GREAT SUCCESS! ha
by Michael Cave on Jun 10, 2009 11:37 AM CDT up reply actions
WOOOOOOHOOOOOO!!!!!
we get Lil Ruben!!!!!
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6th round for your First PlaceTexas Rangers
Pick 184 – Ruben A. Sierra CF
154 – Nicolas McBride RHP
124 – Andrew Doyle RHP
93- Robert Erlin LHP
62 – Thomas Mendonca 3B
44- Tanner Scheppers RHP
14 – Matthew Purke LHP
wow
that is awesome…
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by Walter Sobchak on Jun 10, 2009 11:36 AM CDT reply actions
rubenito!!!!
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It's nice to have li'l El Caballo aboard.
by ghostofErikThompson on Jun 10, 2009 11:37 AM CDT reply actions
whats spanish for pony or lil horse?
heh
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by 8legs2fangs on Jun 10, 2009 12:19 PM CDT up reply actions
here's Rubenito's PG page"
http://www.perfectgame.org/players/playerprofile.aspx?ID=124003
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
Little Ruben's BA write up
#124 RUBEN SIERRA JR., OF, SAN JUAN EDUCATIONAL SCHOOL
Like his father, Sierra passes scouts’ eye test, standing 6-foot-2 and 175 pounds with room to fill out. As that happens, Sierra will likely have to move from center field to right field. He certainly has the arm strength for right—his throws from the outfield have been clocked at 92 mph. His other tools are impressive as well. He runs a 6.4-second 60-yard dash and can put on a show during batting practice. It’s a different story, however, against live pitching. As a lefthanded hitter, Sierra has a tendency to bail out—his step is toward first base—causing him to become exposed against pitches away. Despite his natural tools, Sierra sometimes looks like he’s just going through the motions. Still, teams that value tools and projection are dreaming on Sierra, and he’s seen as a player who will greatly benefit from getting into pro ball, getting better instruction and playing every day.
I like the
high reward, mild risk type of player. I have a feeling he will sign quickly too. Im sure big Ruben is ecstatic
by Michael Cave on Jun 10, 2009 11:40 AM CDT up reply actions
what the f are you talking about
he was ranked 124 overall by BA and we got him in the sixth round.
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
I don't think "overdraft"
really applies once you get out of the first few rounds. You just have a draft board and start going down it getting the guys you like weighted so as to get guys before other teams may nab them
Go Rice Owls!
I dont think so
a team in Sickels’ mock draft drafted him in the 3rd round and sickels didnt say overdraft at all.
by Michael Cave on Jun 10, 2009 11:43 AM CDT up reply actions
i dont think you even worry about overdrafts after a certain round
you trust your scouts and pray for the high school and projectable guys
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exactly I'd much rather see a
bunch of prep players with projectables than college guys right now.
There are a few exceptions but give me 10 prep pitchers and I bet we turn out at least 2 good ones.
I can't believe the Rangers actually him
I thought it’d be cool if they did, but didn’t really expect it.
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
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That’s like the third player they’ve taken that I thought, “damn, wish he hadn’ t gone to them.”
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yeah
like Ackley ha. I really wish they would have had the 3rd pick this yr.
by Michael Cave on Jun 10, 2009 11:46 AM CDT up reply actions
just be glad
they didnt’ have the first.
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
by clark on Jun 10, 2009 11:46 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Question on the Erlin pick for those that know much more than me
If he’s so similar to Robbie Ross, then why was he only a third round pick which might have have even been a bit of a reach based on where other teams were expecting him to go.
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
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-The Outlaw
i get the feeling he just slipped through the cracks
NC produces good ballplayers though.
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screw OU!!!!!
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Andy's list of big names
still on the board.
Brody Colvin
Madison Younginer
Ryan Buch
Jacob Stewart
Colton Cain
Dane Williams
Andrew Susac
Kendal Volz
7th Round selection for your First Place Texas Rangers
Pick 214 – Braxton Lane CF
184 – Ruben Sierra Jr. CF
154 – Nicolas McBride RHP
124 – Andrew Doyle RHP
93- Robert Erlin LHP
62 – Thomas Mendonca 3B
44- Tanner Scheppers RHP
14 – Matthew Purke LHP
Braxton Lane CF Georgia HSer
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17tth prospect in GA
Another athletic outfielder, Braxton Lane, had a down spring. He’s a 70 runner on the 20-80 scale and has committed to play football at Oregon. His father played football at Oregon State, and he’s the nephew of former NFL running back MacArthur Lane. He switch-hits and would fit the profile of a center fielder if he could hit, though he has a below-average arm. The scouting consensus was that Lane can’t hit enough to buy him out of his football commitment.
they must think he hits better than people realize
just a hunch, sounds like a tough sign
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interestingly
i read he battled wrist and hamstring injuries his senior year. if that’s the case, it explains his poor hitting. i also read he runs a sub 4.4 40.
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
Then WTF our we doing?
Go Rangers...don't suck...
by Kinslerhomer on Jun 10, 2009 11:49 AM CDT up reply actions
why would you even say that?
based on what? your awesome scouting?
mormons stole me and held me against my will with Oklahoma beer and 12+ hour work days.
Why waste that kind of money on him if all he can do is run?
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by Kinslerhomer on Jun 10, 2009 11:53 AM CDT up reply actions
i'm not sure
that’s entirely the case.
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
Well it might not be
thats just from reading one report.
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by Kinslerhomer on Jun 10, 2009 11:55 AM CDT up reply actions
Because you cant teach speed
Kids can learn how to hit and field as they mature.
by Finnerty.Fan on Jun 10, 2009 11:54 AM CDT up reply actions
But guys like Feliz and Moscoso
can’t learn to get better and therefore aren’t prospects. Right?
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by Dirk Diggler on Jun 10, 2009 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Give it up
You are just too clever for me.
by Finnerty.Fan on Jun 10, 2009 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Taking a chance in the 7th round
on a speedy OF
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
"I am one of the biggest Texas Ranger fans out there but I'm also one of the smartest. Deal with it."
-The Outlaw
this kid appears to be a football player
judging by a quick google search
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
Marlon Byrd type?
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by Kinslerhomer on Jun 10, 2009 11:48 AM CDT up reply actions
Better chance of him playing
for the Cowboys in his life than the Rangers
by Michael Cave on Jun 10, 2009 11:49 AM CDT up reply actions
More like RJ Anderson
probably.
Nothing wrong with that though. It’s the 7th round of the MLB draft. Whoever you take has holes and probably won’t make it.
www.mavsmoneyball.com
i doubt we sign this lane kid
he sounds like he has more going for him on the football field.
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
andy says ugh to every guy that he doesnt know much about and there are a lot of those guys
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by Jayslick on Jun 10, 2009 11:51 AM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
actually
there are people out there who believe baseball is his first love:
http://blog.oregonlive.com/behindducksbeat/2009/06/braxton_lane_baseball_or_footb.html
he could be a decent pick.
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
just a hunch
but i assume a ton of people figured he would never be interested in signing, so they never spent much time, rangers talked to him and found out he wanted baseball more than other clubs who figured he was a tough signing
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it's interesting
he didn’t even play football his senior year so he could concentrate on baseball
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
Is there a relevant draft tracker somewhere?
MLB’s is stuck in the 4th round, I think.
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wacksahawchi!!!!
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Okay
I’m now advocating that Texas picks some of the Rice guys falling. Ryan Berry is a good pitcher who had an off year. He’d be a tough sign (Rice juniors often are, and he’s coming off a year with some injuries). Diego Seastrunk is a very versatle player who can catch or play infield and has a solid bat as well.
Maybe not this round but they should consider them soon.
Go Rice Owls!
Rice pitchers scare me
I know that Graham is long past his days of throwing Kenny Baugh out there for a ton of pitches, but Rice pitchers have a tendency to get seriously injured within months of signing. Probably just coincidence, but it keeps happening.
does this link work for ppl:
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impressive
switch hitting CF w/ serious wheels
"He's old school in that he give up his groin like that. It hurt me when he do that" -- Worsh on Chris Davis' stretch at first base to end the game vs. the Angels on 5/16
8th Round for your First Place Texas Rangers
Pick 244 – Brandon Tolas RHP
214 – Braxton Lane CF
184 – Ruben Sierra Jr. CF
154 – Nicolas McBride RHP
124 – Andrew Doyle RHP
93- Robert Erlin LHP
62 – Thomas Mendonca 3B
44- Tanner Scheppers RHP
14 – Matthew Purke LHP
From Andy
Rangers pick Braden Tullis, a JUCO sleeper. I like this pick a lot.
Go Rangers...don't suck...
here
Braden Tullis, rhp, Skagit Valley (WA)
Tullis is very intriguing on the mound. He sports a fastball that touches 91 mph, sits in the high-80s, and has armside run and sink. He is an outstanding athlete (he’s the fastest player on his team), and he throws all 3 of his pitches for strikes. He obliterated competition this year, allowing just 2 runs in 55 innings.
from this site:
http://prospectsparadise.blogspot.com/2009/05/juco-update.html
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
also this from BA
Braden Tullis, rhp, Skagit Valley (Wash.) Community College
The 6-foot-2, 190-pound Tullis went relatively unnoticed at Timberline High in Boise, where he pitched and played the outfield. Tullis is a great athlete, who also played linebacker on his school’s football team and ran the fastest 60-yard-dash for Skagit Valley this year. Though he’s played outfield in the past, his future is on the mound. Over his first 28 innings, Tullis is 4-0, 0.33 with 27 strikeouts and 11 walks. He’s getting it done with a fastball that’s sitting 88-91 mph and has good armside run and sink. “He’s got a lot of movement, which you can’t teach,” Skagit Valley coach Kevin Matthews said. “He has a real good feel for the change and he’s working on his breaking ball. He throws all three pitches for strikes and all are quality pitches.”
http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/draft/draft-tracker/2009/267921.html
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
Looks like
a sleeper big time. Profiles as a guy that if he doesnt work well in rotation he would be very good as a reliever.
by Michael Cave on Jun 10, 2009 12:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Are you Andy?
Or do you just carry his water?
by Finnerty.Fan on Jun 10, 2009 12:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Shut up dumbass
Go Rangers...don't suck...
by Kinslerhomer on Jun 10, 2009 12:04 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
what's happening here...
history?
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Jun 10, 2009 12:10 PM CDT up reply actions
How does Crops feel about the Rangers' draft haul to this point?
Is Scheppers too old or too weak?
Kanye, you want to be the voice of this generation? Get in line! It goes me, Obamagirl, the Freecreditreport.com guys, then It's a tie between you-and Crocs.
-Stephen Colbert
by Conjunction on Jun 10, 2009 12:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Big draft re-cap coming in the next few days
I’ll put Andy’s name on it so Kinslerhomer will mention it every few posts.
by Finnerty.Fan on Jun 10, 2009 12:09 PM CDT up reply actions
This guy
and his blog has to be a bit, right?
by Anonymous New Guy on Jun 10, 2009 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Ryan Buch finally went
Del Howell is still there, but at this point, he is choosing between signing or being the ace at an SEC school next year, so we’d have to go overslot to sign him
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
There goes Ryan Berry
He’ll be a tough sign, Rice retains their juniors who fall this long, and he can raise his status by going back and being healthy next year. He’s a very good pitcher though
Go Rice Owls!
Houston's Musick just went to the Rox
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
9th Round selection from the #1 rated farm system in baseball
Pick 274 – Jabari Blache RF
244 – Braden Tullis RHP
214 – Braxton Lane CF
184 – Ruben Sierra Jr. CF
154 – Nicolas McBride RHP
124 – Andrew Doyle RHP
93- Robert Erlin LHP
62 – Thomas Mendonca 3B
44- Tanner Scheppers RHP
14 – Matthew Purke LHP
second straight
big time juco sleeper
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
Jabari Blache RFer Miami Dade CC
mormons stole me and held me against my will with Oklahoma beer and 12+ hour work days.
BA #121 Prospect...good value
- JABARI BLASH, OF, MIAMI DADE JC
Blash played some high school baseball in the Virgin Islands, enough to try to use baseball to go to college in the U.S. mainland. He attended Alcorn State for a year but wasn’t academically eligible, due to transcript issues. He redshirted that season, then wound up transferring to Miami-Dade JC, where he didn’t even earn a starting job when the season started. He’s quite raw and has holes in his swing, owing in part to his large 6-foot-5, 210-pound frame. He also has big-time tools, and several observers called him Florida’s best five-tool prospect. Blash has plus raw power, with 10 homers in just 102 at-bats this season, and above-average speed (he runs the 60 in 6.7 seconds) and throwing arm (it’s a right field arm, if not the cannon reported earlier this spring). Some scouts dream on Blash’s frame and see a future Jermaine Dye, who also was a JC player.
Sounds weird
but the grade thing probably works in the Rangers favor. Kid probably just wants fair money to stop going to school
by Michael Cave on Jun 10, 2009 12:11 PM CDT up reply actions
yikes
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Jun 10, 2009 12:11 PM CDT up reply actions
it will be very interesting
to see how many of these first 10 picks we can sign
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
Im thinking that
Lane will be a tough sign and that is about it.
by Michael Cave on Jun 10, 2009 12:12 PM CDT up reply actions
According to Cole
Lane has a duel football/baseball scholarship to Oregon. He’s the one I think we miss on but the rest should be fairly easy.
actually
i wonder how tough he will really be. i read he was hoping to go in the first five rounds, so the jump from 7th round money to 5th isn’t that great. and he seems to honestly prefer baseball.
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
Enough guys
get drafted into the pros, spend a few years in the minors, and then go back to college and play football if it doesn’t work out. Depending on how much of his college will be covered by signing, he shouldn’t have a hard time getting onto a college football team by signing later if things don’t work out with the Rangers
Go Rice Owls!
it happens a lot
and I think it actually helps them get drafted by the NFL later – they’re a bit older, but they also have played professional sports before, unlike most college players
Go Rice Owls!
From Andy
Jabari Blash, OF, Miami-Dade CC (FL) – Another Florida JUCO outfielder, Blash has been most impressive this
Spring, hitting .353 with 10 homers in a tough JUCO environment. A Virgin Island native, Blash failed to qualify academically for Alcorn State as a recruit, and he ended up at Miami-Dade after playing in the Great South League last summer. Everything about Blash screams raw, but his tools are above and beyond that of normal college kids in the draft. For that reason alone, some team could take a risk on Blash early in the draft, with the third round being his possible ceiling. He’s got plus power potential, and while he’s not quite athletic or polished enough to handle center field, his defense in right shouldn’t hold him back. At 6′5", 215 lbs., Blash is a physical specimen that catches the attention of anyone watching a game, so he’s sure to have moved up boards this spring.
Go Rangers...don't suck...
So Texas seems
to really be going for the “toolsy” outfielder types in Lane, Blash, and Ruben Jr, huh?
by Michael Cave on Jun 10, 2009 12:13 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah
similar to the phillies draft last year, except we got ours in rounds 6-9
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
I dont mind this philsophy at all
because high reward, mild risk.
by Michael Cave on Jun 10, 2009 12:15 PM CDT up reply actions
You've got to figure if they take six or so they'll hit on at least one.
Tools like Cruz has can’t be taught. If one of them hits it’s a gold mine.
Yeah couple
these guys in with Beltre and one of them should become something valuable id hope.
by Michael Cave on Jun 10, 2009 12:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Nelson Cruz v2.0???
"Dear dumb ass folowers of FSMism,
There have been a lot of weird things that i have seen in my life before, but this tops them all. Do you really believe that there is/was such a thing as a flying spaghetti monster? Seriously, how fucking old are you? I know there’s such a thing as freedom of speech and expression, but this kinda shit should be banned. Theres is only one God and one Holy Word. Why dont you people get that? How much sense does it make to say that decreasing numbers of pirates lead to an increase in average global temperature? Is that science or some fifth grader trying to sound smart?"
–Sincerly,
ANONYMOUS
The Church of The Flying Spaghetti Monster (http://www.venganza.org/)
by 8legs2fangs on Jun 10, 2009 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Volz
finally goes to Boston in the 9th
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
so are we going to start fleshing out our rosters
or do we take some more chances on guys like Howell?
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
i dont think you draft to fill rosters yet
still just the 10th
mormons stole me and held me against my will with Oklahoma beer and 12+ hour work days.
I still expect to see a few more prep pitchers and position players.
College guys will still be there from 15th on or so.
Especially with the number of guys in DSL in almost every position
waiting for a chance to move up.
they'll have to money whip him
at this point, and they already drafted Stassi
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
perhaps
a little Brodie Greene action here?
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
Tom Lempky RHP NW Christian
mormons stole me and held me against my will with Oklahoma beer and 12+ hour work days.
17th Prospect out of Ariz
Pitching-Heavy High School Crop Disappointed
Righthander Thomas Lemke stares down at hitters from atop the mound. He has a great pitcher’s frame at 6-foot-7 and 205 pounds, but has gone backward this season. Sitting at 89-92 mph in the fall, his fastball was down to 85-88 this spring. He doesn’t use his height well, and his fastball comes in flat. Scouts also question his passion and say he looks lethargic on the field. He’s reportedly asking for $500,000, so teams will likely let him head to Nebraska and check back in three years.
here some video
http://www.takkle.com/videos/10172/-/member/7261757
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
most tall pitchers
look lethargic…i always thought that about Crhis Young
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
We're in the Reynaudo/Pomeranz range of picks
where hard-sign HS’ers are picked who are fall-back options if the top-rounders don’t sign freeing up some money.
10th round selection for Your Texas Rangers
Pick 304 – Thomas Lemke RHP
274 – Jabari Blash RF
244 – Braden Tullis RHP
214 – Braxton Lane CF
184 – Ruben Sierra Jr. CF
154 – Nicolas McBride RHP
124 – Andrew Doyle RHP
93- Robert Erlin LHP
62 – Thomas Mendonca 3B
44- Tanner Scheppers RHP
14 – Matthew Purke LHP
i am more pumped about this one
than Lane.
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
Blash
seems the most interesting to me.
by Michael Cave on Jun 10, 2009 12:26 PM CDT up reply actions
that's what everyone was saying
so they are wise to accept the strength of the draft and not draft for need.
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
LSU's Dean finally goes
another big college bat.
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
Ah, the second day of the draft.
This, truly, is the day of the nerds. Love it.
"I love winning." - rockin_rangers, on May 16, 2009
Colton Cain still around???
"Dear dumb ass folowers of FSMism,
There have been a lot of weird things that i have seen in my life before, but this tops them all. Do you really believe that there is/was such a thing as a flying spaghetti monster? Seriously, how fucking old are you? I know there’s such a thing as freedom of speech and expression, but this kinda shit should be banned. Theres is only one God and one Holy Word. Why dont you people get that? How much sense does it make to say that decreasing numbers of pirates lead to an increase in average global temperature? Is that science or some fifth grader trying to sound smart?"
–Sincerly,
ANONYMOUS
The Church of The Flying Spaghetti Monster (http://www.venganza.org/)
he will be
Pitt drafted him, no way in hell he signs
mormons stole me and held me against my will with Oklahoma beer and 12+ hour work days.
Queens Representing!!!!
mormons stole me and held me against my will with Oklahoma beer and 12+ hour work days.
334- Johnny L. Gunter RHP Chattahoochi Valley CC
304 – Thomas Lemke RHP
274 – Jabari Blash RF
244 – Braden Tullis RHP
214 – Braxton Lane CF
184 – Ruben Sierra Jr. CF
154 – Nicolas McBride RHP
124 – Andrew Doyle RHP
93- Robert Erlin LHP
62 – Thomas Mendonca 3B
44- Tanner Scheppers RHP
14 – Matthew Purke LHP
mormons stole me and held me against my will with Oklahoma beer and 12+ hour work days.
we may have loan some of these guys out just to have enough rotation spots for them to get a chance
footy style
mormons stole me and held me against my will with Oklahoma beer and 12+ hour work days.
There are 50 rds
In a great draft we get 40 signed. In one like this we might only get 25 signed
any1 remember last years draft tracker where you could select to search all non drafted players
who were still on their scouting board? yeah they shit-canned it and it makes me mad
mormons stole me and held me against my will with Oklahoma beer and 12+ hour work days.
Well, almost
you can see who’s been drafted which can answer a yes/no question about a particular name.
Drafting Purke and Scheppers
Does it free up your minor league bond a little to guys like Main or Perez or Kiker should the Rangers do a package trade at the deadline which includes a few of our present studs?
Not, til they are signed and producing
Perez and Kiker have produced in pros
perez is untouchable
mormons stole me and held me against my will with Oklahoma beer and 12+ hour work days.
I wouldnt trade Perez
but i would let go of Main and Kiker perhaps.
by Michael Cave on Jun 10, 2009 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Here's a stupid question...
I’ve never heard Martin’s name pronounced. Is it pronounced Martin as in Grammatica or as in Martin High
oh and if we trade main for a guy with the salary of porcello's signing bonus
im gonna shoot sum1
mormons stole me and held me against my will with Oklahoma beer and 12+ hour work days.
If Texas moves
Perez I may start a fire. As for Main how much value does he have? Also most of these guys are going to be in the lower levels not the upper levels. Someone still has to pitch in Frisco, Bakersfield and OKC.
Undervalued?
I think that using Main and Beavan as trade chips right now would probably be undervaluing them. They’ve both struggled at High A and, barring some major consolidation of skills, I’d say both are a safe bet to start next season wherever our High A affiliate will be.
by Mister Naxal on Jun 10, 2009 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions
go look at your stats on beaven then call me back
mormons stole me and held me against my will with Oklahoma beer and 12+ hour work days.
Yep, I Was Wrong
Hello? Is this the right number?
I laid a brick on Beavan. I think I’ve looked at Main’s line so much that I conflated ’em.
He’s consolidating. That’s good to see.
by Mister Naxal on Jun 10, 2009 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Not Beavan
He has been better each start if not consistently getting better. Main still is lacking control, and Cali league is destroying it.
All of the above need to remember
that one of the reasons you have a deep farm system is so you have trade chips. They’re not going to hang onto all of these guys. If the Rangers get to a point where they are one key player away from a division title in the next two months, I will applaud them for trading away Kiker, Main, maybe even Perez if the return is right.
If you have a chance to win now, you take it.
G G G E-flat_______ F F F D__________....
I don't disagree
about moving one or so. I just question the one. I also question whether a guy like Kiker or Main is enough for Nick Johnston or someone like that.
But is a division championship all that great
I know we havent had that here, but I have higher standards for this team, and the farm this team is developing. I want a team that will consistently win, not just take a chance this year and have to rebuild again next year.
Trading one or two pieces
from this farm will not keep them from having the ability to “consistently win”
"He will not coddle them. Nolan Ryan doesn’t coddle." - Jeff Passan
by Dirk Diggler on Jun 10, 2009 12:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Just afraid of trading guys that will develop better somewhere else
Ie, Danks, Gonzalez,
Also, we have not seen the depth of the pitching really influx the pitching rotation. This is still an older pitching squad.
patience grasshopper
patience
Losing Danks/Gonzalez etc doesn’t mean you shouldn’t ever trade again
"He will not coddle them. Nolan Ryan doesn’t coddle." - Jeff Passan
by Dirk Diggler on Jun 10, 2009 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions
You have the prospect depth
for that, though, I’m not worried about there suddenly being not pitchers in the minor leagues.
G G G E-flat_______ F F F D__________....
Would ease the pain
of say losing Feliz in a Halladay deal.
The CJ hate is getting old.
"We love Wash.....As a team, we want Wash as the head of that team." Hamilton
"The NFL made me undergo a psychiatric evaluation......Please. It was an accident. If I wanted to post a picture of my penis I wouldn't have been all hunched over."- Chris Cooley.
disagree
this isnt even close to our year and we all know it, this season is just extra cool whip on the pie
mormons stole me and held me against my will with Oklahoma beer and 12+ hour work days.
Not even close?
They’re in first place now, what the hell are you talking about?. If they’re still in first place in mid-July it’s not even close? If you’re trading for a top of the rotation pitcher the price will be high, but I take the gamble.
G G G E-flat_______ F F F D__________....
Were first place is relative
The rotation is smoke and mirrors. True Millwood and Feldman have been solid. But, who thought Feldman would be this good. Also, Millwood and Padilla are pitching on free agency yrs, so next yr both could be gone and we go from having a rotation to not.
here's a small story on Gunter
http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/249/story/732842.html
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
Arlington Representing!!!!!!
mormons stole me and held me against my will with Oklahoma beer and 12+ hour work days.
Not listening -- who was it?
"He will not coddle them. Nolan Ryan doesn’t coddle." - Jeff Passan
by Dirk Diggler on Jun 10, 2009 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions
some tech kid who is originally from atown
mormons stole me and held me against my will with Oklahoma beer and 12+ hour work days.
thx
never heard of him ha
"He will not coddle them. Nolan Ryan doesn’t coddle." - Jeff Passan
by Dirk Diggler on Jun 10, 2009 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions
364_Vincent Difazio C Alabama-Tuscoloosa
334- Johnny L. Gunter RHP Chattahoochi Valley CC
304 – Thomas Lemke RHP
274 – Jabari Blash RF
244 – Braden Tullis RHP
214 – Braxton Lane CF
184 – Ruben Sierra Jr. CF
154 – Nicolas McBride RHP
124 – Andrew Doyle RHP
93- Robert Erlin LHP
62 – Thomas Mendonca 3B
44- Tanner Scheppers RHP
14 – Matthew Purke LHP
mormons stole me and held me against my will with Oklahoma beer and 12+ hour work days.
thanks Jay
had to do lunch and now have to get the kids to nap
college profile
http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-basebl/mtt/difazio_vincent00.html
If you want some slack, bring your own rope.
by rangerfaninva on Jun 10, 2009 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions
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