2007 Draft Discussion

[Carlos]

I hate internationals!

But Omura has good ratings.

[funclown]

Pawtucket takes a gamble on 18year old INTL SP Yutaka Omura

Second best pitcher in this draft, least from what my scout had him.

POT 6-5-6 with OSA 6-5-7. Intl stats looked pretty impressive, but as stated small sample size.

Not a developed 18 year by any stretch, but we grow them slow around Pawtucket so that's ok. Its why we acquired so many picks in the first place.

Took Milledge because the allure of a power hitting infielder was too much. I'M SURE I WILL PAY FOR MY GREED.

Hey, I'm on my day off and took an unexpected nap from about 10:30 to 2pm, but I'm awake now and will have my pick in soon.

[Pat]

Just noticing the guy Indy took...my scout says 6-6-6-2-4 potential....OSA says 4-7-7-4-5....won a glove wizard...two time hitter of the month...one time hitter of the week...one time hitter of the year...a 26 game hit streak...great intangibles...great defense...great speed.....

I might have made a mistake.

[Pat]

You say .390 OBP like that's bad.


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Ha! It's just when you see a guy with a career .320 batting average, you expect a little better than .360 OBP...I just always wanted Ichiro to take a few more pitches.

[Carlos]

You say .390 OBP like that's bad.


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[Pat]

7-5-2-3-7 POT from my scout. Nice defensive CF who won't draw alot of walks, but won't be striking out alot either. If he can get that 7 for contact, its a great pick.

On our list. Wish he had a larger sampling size, but that Intl players.

Yeah, he's going to be a free-swinger. His contact, avoid K, speed and ability to bunt for a hit kinda reminds me of Ichiro. He has the potential to hit .350, but might only have a .390 OBP, hit a few doubles and triples due to speed, and should steal 30+ bases. My scout already has him 7 at LF, 8 at CF, 8 at RF and 5 at SS. In the minors I will probably play him exclusively at 2B. If he can be an 8 at all OF, a 6 at SS/2B, he could prove to be a versatile weapon.

[funclown]

Went with OF Al "Refund" Anguino. My scout says 7-4-2-4-7, with 7-8-7 speed, 7-8 bunting, 7-5-4-5 infield, very high int and work ethic. A bit risky as an international, and I spent little to no money on the draft because I initially didn't have a 1st, 2nd or 3rd...but I'm excited about the pick. I was between him and two other hitters that I think will go fast. Hopefully I made the right choice.

Giving up OF Willie Garcia and a 2nd next year is a pretty steep price to pay but I have a bunch of outfielders at the major league level currently, my farm system has a lot of infielders and not a ton of legit OF prospects. Hopefully this works out...could turn out pretty bad if Anguino lives up to his nickname.

7-5-2-3-7 POT from my scout. Nice defensive CF who won't draw alot of walks, but won't be striking out alot either. If he can get that 7 for contact, its a great pick.

On our list. Wish he had a larger sampling size, but that Intl players.

[Pat]

Went with OF Al "Refund" Anguino. My scout says 7-4-2-4-7, with 7-8-7 speed, 7-8 bunting, 7-5-4-5 infield, very high int and work ethic. A bit risky as an international, and I spent little to no money on the draft because I initially didn't have a 1st, 2nd or 3rd...but I'm excited about the pick. I was between him and two other hitters that I think will go fast. Hopefully I made the right choice.

Giving up OF Willie Garcia and a 2nd next year is a pretty steep price to pay but I have a bunch of outfielders at the major league level currently, my farm system has a lot of infielders and not a ton of legit OF prospects. Hopefully this works out...could turn out pretty bad if Anguino lives up to his nickname.

[Pat]

Pick is in.

[Sully]

Pretty sure I'm trading my pick. Got an offer I like and one I'm still working on.

If Dallas picks Indy is on list pick so in theory you could pick tonight.

Pawtucket has 5 in que ready to go.

I have about 12 inexpertly picked "players" in my queue. We'll see how things turn out for me!

[funclown]

If Dallas picks Indy is on list pick so in theory you could pick tonight.

Pawtucket has 5 in que ready to go.

Looks like 10 is where we start tomorrow.