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OFFICIAL 2008 DRAFT DAY THREAD! (If you're feeling a draft, talk about it here!) - NECpilgrims8 - 06-05-2008 01:34 PM
skeer27 Wrote:NECpilgrims8 Wrote:skeer27 Wrote:What is in the water in Texas?
First the Houston draft a catcher they don't need...Then Texas drafts a 1B they don't need(a college one at that)
Texas might be the worst run organization I have ever seen
Mark
Really, the first 15+ picks should be based on best available, and probably the entire 1st round. After that, you can start to fill needs, but if a switch-hitting college 1B w/ gold glove defense and big power, and you don't pick him --- then TEX is very, very dumb.
That's my take. I firmly believe in the "best available" drafting method early.
Castro and Weeks were complete overdrafts, but the OAK pick doesn't surprise me with their focus on cheap options.
While I agree with you in some context, the fact is Texas has zero pitching depth for them not to address those needs from here until the 10th round would be a mistake.
Mark
Ummm.... Main, Beavan, etc...???
OFFICIAL 2008 DRAFT DAY THREAD! (If you're feeling a draft, talk about it here!) - NECpilgrims8 - 06-05-2008 01:34 PM
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Ethan Martin should be a MET!
:evil:
OFFICIAL 2008 DRAFT DAY THREAD! (If you're feeling a draft, talk about it here!) - Rudzud™ - 06-05-2008 01:34 PM
Jaypers Wrote:Los Angeles selects Ethan Martin
Nice heat.
I wouldn't mind seeing another Bo Jackson.
OFFICIAL 2008 DRAFT DAY THREAD! (If you're feeling a draft, talk about it here!) - luckyslugger - 06-05-2008 01:34 PM
iowahusker Wrote:centerfieldsports Wrote:luckyslugger Wrote:think your dreaming but i would like to see him in the nwl!centerfieldsports Wrote:wow, Smoak could have gone top 3 and is falling
Now if only he could fall to the Cubs.....
I can wish, cant I?
How about Joshua Fields to fill in some of those bullpen problems for the Cubbies?
I dont know, Ive never really been a big fan of relievers being drafted in the first round. Im interested in seeing what their draft approach will be when their pick comes up.
I could see them picking him though. Im friends with the Blue Jays and Cubs scouts in this area (southeast), so im hoping one of them takes a SEC player.
OFFICIAL 2008 DRAFT DAY THREAD! (If you're feeling a draft, talk about it here!) - chrisgilmore - 06-05-2008 01:34 PM
skeer27 Wrote:NECpilgrims8 Wrote:skeer27 Wrote:What is in the water in Texas?
First the Houston draft a catcher they don't need...Then Texas drafts a 1B they don't need(a college one at that)
Texas might be the worst run organization I have ever seen
Mark
Really, the first 15+ picks should be based on best available, and probably the entire 1st round. After that, you can start to fill needs, but if a switch-hitting college 1B w/ gold glove defense and big power, and you don't pick him --- then TEX is very, very dumb.
That's my take. I firmly believe in the "best available" drafting method early.
Castro and Weeks were complete overdrafts, but the OAK pick doesn't surprise me with their focus on cheap options.
While I agree with you in some context, the fact is Texas has zero pitching depth for them not to address those needs from here until the 10th round would be a mistake.
Mark
They did take 2 pitchers last year. Beavan and Main
OFFICIAL 2008 DRAFT DAY THREAD! (If you're feeling a draft, talk about it here!) - luker2324 - 06-05-2008 01:35 PM
How excited is Bud to be there today? He drives me nuts.
OFFICIAL 2008 DRAFT DAY THREAD! (If you're feeling a draft, talk about it here!) - Jaypers - 06-05-2008 01:36 PM
My God, look at the animal sitting on Gordon Beckham's head!
OFFICIAL 2008 DRAFT DAY THREAD! (If you're feeling a draft, talk about it here!) - Rudzud™ - 06-05-2008 01:36 PM
Beckham's hair = Jeff Kent's mustache?
OFFICIAL 2008 DRAFT DAY THREAD! (If you're feeling a draft, talk about it here!) - centerfieldsports - 06-05-2008 01:36 PM
wow beckham has some bad hair
OFFICIAL 2008 DRAFT DAY THREAD! (If you're feeling a draft, talk about it here!) - Jaypers - 06-05-2008 01:38 PM
Milwaukee selects Brett Lawrie
Much to Toronto's dismay.