2009 Draft Open Thread
by lboros on Jun 9, 2009 5:39 PM EDT
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the game thread's directly above. i won't be here to update the picks &c., but hopefully somebody will do that. elsewhere, Future Redbirds has got a live draft chat going ---- cool stuff, check it out --- and i think (not sure) the red baron will be holding forth at The Rundown.
Hey, y'all. Baron here. The Cards' first pick is Shelby Miller, a high school righty out of Texas. Throws really, really hard. Love love love this pick. The Cards finally leveraged that depth into a high-upside, possible core player. Good stuff.
The Cards take Robert Stock out of USC with their second round pick. Stock, you may remember, is the kid who left high school at 16 to go to USC, and he's only 19 now. He's more of a pitcher now, with velocity up into the mid 90s. Creative, and interesting, at the very least. In the 3rd round, the Cardinals go with Joe Kelly, and make me look all kinds of prescient after saying they've had a lot of success lately taking a lot of strong-armed college relievers the past few drafts.
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ZOMG, THE DRAFT IS HEREZZZZ!!!!1!
by Hardcore Legend on Jun 9, 2009 6:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bud's doing his best to calm you down right now
I have a very, umm...photographic brain. A lot like Ansel Adams but in color and with a lot more, uh.....insertion and pubic hair.
by Tackle Box on Jun 9, 2009 6:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
no kidding
1990 draft? gawd Bud is such an embarrassment to baseball. the owners should be ashamed of themselves for having him as commish
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
by gdm426 on Jun 9, 2009 6:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
thanks for that, i was almost mad it wouldn't be on of the the 50000 channels i have
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
by gdm426 on Jun 9, 2009 6:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i forgot how much i hated harold reynolds
if he’s all over MLB network, i’m glad i don’t get that channel
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
by gdm426 on Jun 9, 2009 6:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Someone get Bud on the podium...
when the clock expires. He’s making it tough on the TV crew…
V, b.
by LukeMP1186 on Jun 9, 2009 6:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
how do the nats get two picks
in the first 10?
by prophetjohn on Jun 9, 2009 6:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Unsigned first round pick last season
I've got one foot on the platform, the other foot on the train
I'm going back to New Orleans, to wear that ball and chain
by jd is legend on Jun 9, 2009 6:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
so, whoever signed said pick
loses their pick?
by prophetjohn on Jun 9, 2009 6:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No no
http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/events/draft/y2009/index.jsp?content=order
I believe what it means is since they didn’t sign their #9 selection last year (Aaron Crow), they get another #9 pick this year. Somebody can correct me if that’s incorrect.
I've got one foot on the platform, the other foot on the train
I'm going back to New Orleans, to wear that ball and chain
by jd is legend on Jun 9, 2009 6:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and the pick they didn't sign reentered the draft this year I believe
by JoeyBombs on Jun 9, 2009 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that can't be right
the pick becomes a free agent and anyone can sign him, right?
soemone?
by prophetjohn on Jun 9, 2009 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bud Selig pet peeve
“Cin-cin-at-uh”
Hate it
I've got one foot on the platform, the other foot on the train
I'm going back to New Orleans, to wear that ball and chain
by jd is legend on Jun 9, 2009 6:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't think I've ever heard anybody pronounce it that way...
Leading me to believe Selig is some kind of alien.
There's no "I" in team. There's also no "I" in "B-g Mac Land".
by mattybobo on Jun 9, 2009 6:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think I've ever heard of anybody who wants a baseball game to end in a tie...
Leading me to believe Selig is some kind of alien.
Seriously, you’ve never heard it pronounced that way? Every time I hear it like that I want to punch a child in the throat.
I've got one foot on the platform, the other foot on the train
I'm going back to New Orleans, to wear that ball and chain
by jd is legend on Jun 9, 2009 6:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he's an embarrassment to the game
he makes me want to punch kids in the throat
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
by gdm426 on Jun 9, 2009 6:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nope, never heard that before
Makes about as much sense as “Missourah” as pointed out below
There's no "I" in team. There's also no "I" in "B-g Mac Land".
by mattybobo on Jun 9, 2009 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's almost like the Nationals need pitching...
V, b.
by LukeMP1186 on Jun 9, 2009 7:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i love robots
Congrats to @DrewStoren – our first player on Twitter to be selected! No. 10 overall by Nats #mlbdraft #mlbdraft
As opposed to all the other guys the Nats picked #10…
- "I went at it and didn’t slow down, so it kind of bounced off me." -Lil' Dunc
by SleepyCA on Jun 9, 2009 7:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Quite a draft for the Nats in terms of talent.
now they just need to get these guys signed.
by TheBirds on Jun 9, 2009 7:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
anyone think strasburg
will get plugged directly into the nats rotation?
by prophetjohn on Jun 9, 2009 7:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
why?
so they can make a futile attempt at competing?
by TheBirds on Jun 9, 2009 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
just checked, they are 18 games back
it’d be a pretty dumb move IMO.
by TheBirds on Jun 9, 2009 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
because of how much they will have to pay for him
might as well have a seasoned strasburg for next year
or keep going with daniel cabrera types
i’m not saying i think they will. i’m asking if anyone else thinks they will
by prophetjohn on Jun 9, 2009 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
from the hype
he’ll be a 25 game winner even if he doesn’t sign until August.
- "I went at it and didn’t slow down, so it kind of bounced off me." -Lil' Dunc
by SleepyCA on Jun 9, 2009 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Right thread
damn you Royals!
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
by mattyfrommo on Jun 9, 2009 7:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hmm
when do we find out who we picked?
4B - beer baseball bands blog
"OOHHHHH!!!! He knocked out the I in Big Mac Land!!"
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 9, 2009 7:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
there is a link above to the feed
the Cards drafted a HS pitcher!
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
by mattyfrommo on Jun 9, 2009 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shelby Miller is our guy
Milt Thompson FTW!
by gossard56 on Jun 9, 2009 7:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
good baserunning Ryan
4B - beer baseball bands blog
"OOHHHHH!!!! He knocked out the I in Big Mac Land!!"
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 9, 2009 7:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
sorry about that
4B - beer baseball bands blog
"OOHHHHH!!!! He knocked out the I in Big Mac Land!!"
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 9, 2009 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
2 tabs of birdos can get easily confused
4B - beer baseball bands blog
"OOHHHHH!!!! He knocked out the I in Big Mac Land!!"
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 9, 2009 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like the pick.....
Wasn’t very high on some of the lefties that had been tossed about.
Say you were standing with one foot in the oven and one foot in an ice bucket. According to the percentage people, you should be perfectly comfortable." - Manager Bobby Bragan
by SoonerfanTU on Jun 9, 2009 7:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
anyone have a link
to good info on this shelby guy?
by jeff_abs on Jun 9, 2009 7:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
any updates?
4B - beer baseball bands blog
"OOHHHHH!!!! He knocked out the I in Big Mac Land!!"
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 9, 2009 8:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Shelby Miller
He just sounds like a Cardinal (like Colby Rasmus)
I've got one foot on the platform, the other foot on the train
I'm going back to New Orleans, to wear that ball and chain
by jd is legend on Jun 9, 2009 8:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Shelby Cobra?
I think COlBy RAsmus should be called Cobra Commander from now on. But I’m probably the only one…
There's no "I" in team. There's also no "I" in "B-g Mac Land".
by mattybobo on Jun 9, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i second it
so it is matty approved
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by mattyfrommo on Jun 9, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What about
Colby-wan?
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
by spants on Jun 9, 2009 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
jd-approved
I've got one foot on the platform, the other foot on the train
I'm going back to New Orleans, to wear that ball and chain
by jd is legend on Jun 9, 2009 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
how easily I forget
sorry mattybobo, Cobra Commander is no longer matty approved
Colby-wan or nothing!
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by mattyfrommo on Jun 10, 2009 7:37 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shelby Miller sounds like he pitches like Anthony Reyes
The report says he is a high strike zone pitcher. But I still like the pick. 98 mph gas and a plus curve. Sounds good to me.
by JoeyBombs on Jun 9, 2009 10:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Still working on a changeup though
"I usually don’t read other peoples sigs." -Cuttah
by Alxfritz on Jun 9, 2009 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anthony Reyes was a college pitcher who fell all the way to the 15th round.
So not quite the same pedigree.
Decrease runs scored?
Maybe.
Decrease winning? Never seen that proven.
-SFTU
by hazel on Jun 9, 2009 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anthony Reyes
Didn’t have a plus curve and 98 mph heat either. He did have a great change-up though…
"I just wish that the late Harry Caray were still around so I could hear him mispronounce 'Kosuke Fukudome' every fukun' night" -- Dennis Miller
by fourstick on Jun 9, 2009 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
why would they draft a guy who sucks as a hitter & catcher, but is good as a pitcher,
and have that guy start his career as a catcher? is the Apple Sauce V2.0?
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
by gdm426 on Jun 10, 2009 12:36 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If he wants to try to be a catcher
he could be easier to sign.
"I usually don’t read other peoples sigs." -Cuttah
by Alxfritz on Jun 10, 2009 7:09 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
thats what I am thinking
some of what I have read this morning makes me think he will be starting and catching this year. Give him a short leash as a catcher and then have him pitch. I saw one idea about him catching in JC then maybe playing fall ball as a pitcher, that sounds pretty good to me, then next season you can work him out during ST as both and get a feel for what you have.
"People call me El Hombre," Pujols said. "But only Stan is the Man."
by StLHugo on Jun 10, 2009 8:59 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The second SS we took, Stidham
his swing kind of looks like Brett Wallace’s swing.
by JoeyBombs on Jun 10, 2009 1:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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