2004 BLB Amateur Draft - Starting Monday 12/2 at 8 AM ET

[Pat]

Now you guys will just kill them by promoting them too early.

[umd]

I had Vera #5 on my big board.

My scout says he should be an "above average player" and projects him to be a ".250 hitter." Teammates find him arrogant and condescending. His defense is below average at LF/RF. His baserunning is average. But OSA loves him and his college stats are amazing...maybe the best hitter in college.

Sully...let's talk.

I like the pick - he fits what Carlos is trying to do (insert Carlos joke here). There's a couple OFs who look similar, and one in particular I may have taken instead. I think Verba is solid. If his eye hits it's potential, I think it will offset that BA projection.

That being said, the draft is amazing now that he who shall not be named isn't killing all the best players in it by the time they get to the BLB.

[Carlos]

I had Vera #5 on my big board.

My scout says he should be an "above average player" and projects him to be a ".250 hitter." Teammates find him arrogant and condescending. His defense is below average at LF/RF. His baserunning is average. But OSA loves him and his college stats are amazing...maybe the best hitter in college.

Sully...let's talk.

That sounds about right. I think he's the best hitter but it comes with that .250 projection and average defense.

There is another hitter that projects better for me but I didn't trust some things. And I didn't want the pitcher I had as the number two to English.


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[umd]

Sully, don't do it!

[Pat]

I had Vera #5 on my big board.

My scout says he should be an "above average player" and projects him to be a ".250 hitter." Teammates find him arrogant and condescending. His defense is below average at LF/RF. His baserunning is average. But OSA loves him and his college stats are amazing...maybe the best hitter in college.

Sully...let's talk.

[Carlos]

Not a huge fan of his defense, but he has pop, can swipe some bags if necessary, and had a great collegiate career.

Denver is selecting RF Pat Verba with the second pick in the 2004 draft.

[Carlos]

I like the English pick. Expected him to be gone.

I know who I'm taking. I don't know the name off the top of my head so I'll post it when I get home.


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[Sully]

"Coma" was a no-brainer. I've seen better at the top of a draft board, but he's still going to be a good one, and isn't too far from the BLB. No need for DV to rush him, but he's already more developed than any other prospect currently in their farm system.

[Pat]

English is an interesting prospect. Definitely the #1 on my board but he's not without flaws. My scout has his stamina at just a "5" and for his career he's averaged about six innings per start. His personality is "clubhouse prankster" and his nickname is "Coma." He's a leader, cares about winning, doesn't care about money but also has a very low work ethic. Never been hurt. Won outstanding pitcher in 2001. He has four career 15+ K games...which says even more when you realize he doesn't have the stamina for that to be during a eight or nine inning game. Great velocity. Great groundball. Great selection UMD.

Can't wait to see him in the Stout in a season or two...

At #2, I am very interested to see where Carlos goes here. I had two players as basically 2A and 2B. Completely different players but I think they are head and shoulders better then the rest of the pack.

[umd]

With the first pick in the 2004 BLB Draft, Death Valley selects...

SP Robby 'Coma' English
Wareham Gatemen

Las Vegas, NV (BLB) - The Scorpions have announced their selection of Wareham Gatemen starting pitcher Robby English with the first overall pick of the 2004 BLB draft. Nicknamed 'Coma' for freezing opposing batters in their stances with a devastating array of pitches during his senior year at Saint Peter's Prep in Jersey City, NJ, English brings renewed hope for the recently relocated Vegas franchise.

Rocked by scandal just a year ago, Death Valley makes the 21-year-old righty the future face of a franchise that is desperately seeking a new identity in the desert. He finishes his career in Wareham with a 24-9 record, 1.96 ERA and a 0.93 WHIP.

"We think Robby can be a dominant pitcher at the BLB level. He has an assortment of plus pitches in his arsenal and we are excited to be able to select him with the first overall pick," said GM Bob Smith. "It wasn't a difficult decision for us at all, he was clearly our #1 choice from the start. Our organization feels there is an exciting group of players at the top of this draft, and we'll continue to pursue opportunities to get an additional selection in round 1 to join Robby."

English should join 2003 draft selections 3B Alex Gomez (36th), P Chris Navarette (37th), OF Tony Garza (40th), and P TJ Kline (78th) on the BLB Top Prospects list.

[Carlos]

Ha. Pat's right.

Damn that trade.


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[Jake]

Everyone hide before Carlos sees what Pat said.

[umd]

I've never seen a top 2 trade work out...












Just ask Carlos.

Truth.

[Pat]

I've never seen a top 2 trade work out...












Just ask Carlos.

[umd]

JEEZ, what's taking him so long?

Last minute trade offer... That's what haha. I'm in no rush. All I have the next 8 years is the draft.