2010 BLB Amateur Draft Beginning Thurs 1/29

[BradZ]

Windy City at 1.20 is up

[Pat]

Pleased that Tom Calligan lasted to 1.19. My scout had him at #12 on the draft list.

Only 17-years-old and going to be a lengthy project but I like his upside and intangibles.

[Carlos]

Peller was a favorite of mine this late into the first round. Good choice.

[BradZ]

Cali's up with the last pick of Round1

[Jistic]

Windy City at 1.20 is up

Pick is in. Diesel took my guy which was the last SP I'd consider here. Went with the legendary RF Tom Miller. Can hit a little bit. He's a monster on the basepaths and a great looking fielder. Just isn't a whole lot out there.

[Carlos]

When I started making my late round list, I had two guys I really wanted: Jimmy Peller and Dave "Gabby" Smith.

Denver's got a Gabby. Hard-thrower with three plus pitches. He's my 2010 Jimmy Schiefelbein in terms of a late first round arm that I expect to be a good BLB pitcher.

[Pat]

When I started making my late round list, I had two guys I really wanted: Jimmy Peller and Dave "Gabby" Smith.

Denver's got a Gabby. Hard-thrower with three plus pitches. He's my 2010 Jimmy Schiefelbein in terms of a late first round arm that I expect to be a good BLB pitcher.

He was the next pitcher on my big board.

[Delandis]

Big fan of the Diaz pick by Indy. I consider drafting him at 1:15 but I didn't like his lack of speed. But he should be a good hitter and decent fielder.

[Ryan]

Big fan of the Diaz pick by Indy. I consider drafting him at 1:15 but I didn't like his lack of speed. But he should be a good hitter and decent fielder.

Was really excited to see him last this late. Potential big time power, like you said, decent defense, and a great work ethic. Didn't care for his lack of speed, or the fact that he's gonna K a ton and not walk at all, but we'll work with it.

[Pat]

Was really excited to see him last this late. Potential big time power, like you said, decent defense, and a great work ethic. Didn't care for his lack of speed, or the fact that he's gonna K a ton and not walk at all, but we'll work with it.

A lot to like about Diaz. Won the 2008 Outstanding Hitter Award then had a 27 game hitting streak from 2009-2010. He also has a cannon OF arm with high intelligence and work ethic.

Like you said, he has no speed, doesn't walk and will probably strikeout 120+ times a year, but I like the pick.

[BradZ]

New Orleans 2.2 is up

[Lintyfresh85]

Didn't love any of the guys so I went with Cordova. OSA seems to like him a lot and his made-up stats look great.

[Pat]

Didn't love any of the guys so I went with Cordova. OSA seems to like him a lot and his made-up stats look great.

He was on my radar for 2.12....My scout isn't a huge fan but OSA seems to love the kid.

[Matt]

Pick is in. Diesel took my guy which was the last SP I'd consider here. Went with the legendary RF Tom Miller. Can hit a little bit. He's a monster on the basepaths and a great looking fielder. Just isn't a whole lot out there.

Miller and Stark were my list of two when I signed off this AM. Good OSA potentials, good stats, intangibles. You took Miller and I got Stark. Stark is Durable already in game. H/VH for brains and work ethic. OSA has his potential contact/power climbing almost every year. Fifty games...16 HRs this season. Worth a shot a 1.21.

[Sully]

And there goes Bilden. I was hoping he'd continue to slide. My scout, ratings-wise, had Bilden as the third best hitter in the draft. Only Shook and Farless were rated better.

I think he's going to be a serviceable BLB player with some pop. Great pick.
5-5-7-4-5 potential.

I love Engstrom and Bilden going to New Orleans. New owner needing to rebuild, and I think you have two solid pieces to get it started.