SB Nation St. Louis Editor's Pick
The Draft Preview Roundup Thread
by the red baron on Jun 7, 2010 7:46 AM EDT
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PrintAs you probably know, over the past several months I've done a series of draft preview posts, attempting to present scouting reports of at least a fair percentage of players the Cardinals will likely be considering when they go on the draft clock. Well, draft day is here at last, and as per reader request I wanted to collect links to all the entries so you can easily access any scouting report you might need.
Part one - Anthony Ranaudo, Deck McGuire, Alex Wimmers
Two - Drew Pomeranz, James Paxton
Three - Christian Colon, Bryce Brentz, Zach Cox
Four - Austin Wilson, Manny Machado, Griffin Murphy
Six - Jedd Gyorko, Gary Brown, Zach Alvord
Seven - Kevin Gausman, Stetson Allie, Dylan Covey
Eight - Christian Yelich, Dominic Ficociello, Asher Wojciechowski, Drew Cisco, Seth Blair
Ten - Kolbrin Vitek, Brett Eibner, Kellin Deglan
Eleven - Ross Wilson, Josh Spence, Mark Canha, Mitchell Shifflett
I hope these are helpful as we go through draft day. I'll have a couple draft posts up over at the RFT; I'm going to have a mock draft of the first round and a Cardinal-specific preview post today.
(Please forgive the first letters of a couple of those not being linked, and some being italicized and others not. The story editor is doing something really bizarre this morning when I try to link, and I'm tired of fighting the fucking thing.)
Happy Draft Day, everybody!
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Something I forgot to ask a while back
what about Cole? He never made any of your previews (which I still really love btw).
Still bitching to contact.
Eibner sounds like a possible, too.
Still bitching to contact.
by Felonius_Monk on Jun 7, 2010 10:25 AM EDT up reply actions
oh, you had him in the last one.
I’ll go back to sleep now.
Still bitching to contact.
by Felonius_Monk on Jun 7, 2010 10:25 AM EDT up reply actions
Actually, Cole is one guy
I skipped purposely, thinking there was absolutely no chance he would still be there. (In much the same way I skipped Shelby Miller last year, in fact.) Now it looks like there’s at least a decent chance he WILL be there, and if so he would make an outstanding pick. Kid has tremendous upside, and I would be thrilled to have missed again.
Death needs time for what it kills to grow in.
by the red baron on Jun 7, 2010 11:55 AM EDT up reply actions
Yep, I'd love Cole
weird how things work out, though – Machado, one guy you DID profile, is going top 5 on a few mocks i’ve seen lately (as high as #3 on one, I think).
Still bitching to contact.
by Felonius_Monk on Jun 7, 2010 11:57 AM EDT up reply actions
My cousin...
who’s an intern with the Cardinals was taking a crap when Luhnow and a couple other guys came in to the loo… It looks like they’re going to go with Addison Reed – signability, polish, very safe…
Tis better to lose bunting than win with dingers alone...
pinch of salt and all that
could declaring this on a (very) public forum, which I know there’s evidence some of the FO guys have read in the past, not lead to your cousin getting fired?
Still bitching to contact.
by Felonius_Monk on Jun 7, 2010 11:54 AM EDT up reply actions
Think there's any chance guayzimi is making this up?
Life is tough, but it's tougher if you're stupid.
- John Wayne
Yes. I think there is a chance.
But I think you gotta give people the benefit of the doubt :-).
Still bitching to contact.
by Felonius_Monk on Jun 7, 2010 12:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Blech.
If that’s true, I’m disappointed. I’m not a fan of Reed at all. Maybe in the supplemental, but not as your first-rounder.
Death needs time for what it kills to grow in.
by the red baron on Jun 7, 2010 12:01 PM EDT up reply actions
The other name I've heard once or twice lately is Solis
who seems to be another kinda 2nd/supplemental round type safe, low-upside pick. I know nothing about him but I believe he’s a college lefty with middling stuff.
Still bitching to contact.
by Felonius_Monk on Jun 7, 2010 12:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Solis I would really like in the supplemental,
and given the org’s stated preference to try and get some sinister pitching this year, I wouldn’t be surprised to see them pick him up if he’s there.
Death needs time for what it kills to grow in.
by the red baron on Jun 7, 2010 12:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah
i’ve heard his name from at least two sources now. It might just be people putting 2 and 2 together (Luhnow suggesting lefty pitching was a priority, and the only true first-round talent lefties are likely to go well before pick 25) and then some chinese whispers, but it certainly seems like a reasonable chance there’s something in it.
I think I agree – a safe-ish projectable lefty in the supplementals would be fine. I just hope we either go for a high upside guy at 25. If any of Cole, Brentz or Wilson is available I’d definitely pop for them and pay whatever they want within reason, though I suspect all those names might be off the board. I could live with someone like Eibner I suppose.
What’s your take on Gausman? Has his stock fell? I don’t think I’ve seen his name in any mock first rounds that I can recall (may be mistaken) – I really liked the sound of him based solely on your scouting report and the video on there, but it’s gone kinda quiet on his front since then. Is he still considered a first round talent or has something pushed him down somewhat?
Still bitching to contact.
by Felonius_Monk on Jun 7, 2010 12:25 PM EDT up reply actions
He has definitely fallen.
There’s at least a fair chance he could still be on the board at 46. If so, I’ll be doing a jig in my living room.
Death needs time for what it kills to grow in.
by the red baron on Jun 7, 2010 12:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Thanks for this, RB
Please link to your RFT posts when they’re done!
Also, I was watching the CS Fullerton game last night to catch Christian Colon, and I came away less than impressed. I just re-read your take on him, and I felt the same way. Not much upside to picking him, especially in the first round.
A lot of mock drafts have him touching the top 15 anyhow
so he’s one there’s probably limited chance of falling to us. I tend to agree, though, he seems a very meh sort of selection. Wilson and Brentz are my favourite position players (prob both gone when we pick), but if we went the MIF route I would probably prefer Gyorko even to Colon.
Still bitching to contact.
by Felonius_Monk on Jun 7, 2010 11:55 AM EDT up reply actions
Any chance Gamble is still on the board
When we pick at 25?
The player I would like least at #9 would be my sister’s cat, Captain Creamsicle. She does have a great work ethic and agility, but I’m really concerned that at 9 lbs., she’s too small to play safety in the NFL. She also bites way too often on play action and is easily distracted by someone waving string in the crowd. Lastly, her wonderlic score was pretty awful, answering "meow meow meow" for most of the questions- Dr. Brackish Okun
If he is
I hope we take him. He’s one of my favorite prospects in this draft.
The player I would like least at #9 would be my sister’s cat, Captain Creamsicle. She does have a great work ethic and agility, but I’m really concerned that at 9 lbs., she’s too small to play safety in the NFL. She also bites way too often on play action and is easily distracted by someone waving string in the crowd. Lastly, her wonderlic score was pretty awful, answering "meow meow meow" for most of the questions- Dr. Brackish Okun
Wow major brain fart
I meant Michael Choice
The player I would like least at #9 would be my sister’s cat, Captain Creamsicle. She does have a great work ethic and agility, but I’m really concerned that at 9 lbs., she’s too small to play safety in the NFL. She also bites way too often on play action and is easily distracted by someone waving string in the crowd. Lastly, her wonderlic score was pretty awful, answering "meow meow meow" for most of the questions- Dr. Brackish Okun
lol
i wondered who you were on about. Hence my enthusiastic reply!
Still bitching to contact.
by Felonius_Monk on Jun 7, 2010 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Folks,
lets rec this so it’s at the top of the page for the Draft.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
On MLB.com
Jonathan Mayo has us taking Cristian Colon at 25. So is he fast? I thoughts that what we where looking for.
The player I would like least at #9 would be my sister’s cat, Captain Creamsicle. She does have a great work ethic and agility, but I’m really concerned that at 9 lbs., she’s too small to play safety in the NFL. She also bites way too often on play action and is easily distracted by someone waving string in the crowd. Lastly, her wonderlic score was pretty awful, answering "meow meow meow" for most of the questions- Dr. Brackish Okun
Personally I think that people are conflating the speed and LH comments
which they’ll pursue at some point with who they’ll pick first overall. I don’t think they have any criteria besides top of their draft board and signable for the 25th overall pick.
Think; It's not illegal yet.
Ok guys I like in this draft
Jessie Biddle LHP
Gary Brown CF
Yordy Cabrera 3B
Chevy Clarke OF
Eric Erickson LHP
Jedd Gyorko SS
Bryan Harper LHP
The player I would like least at #9 would be my sister’s cat, Captain Creamsicle. She does have a great work ethic and agility, but I’m really concerned that at 9 lbs., she’s too small to play safety in the NFL. She also bites way too often on play action and is easily distracted by someone waving string in the crowd. Lastly, her wonderlic score was pretty awful, answering "meow meow meow" for most of the questions- Dr. Brackish Okun
I like Hunter Morris as well.
The player I would like least at #9 would be my sister’s cat, Captain Creamsicle. She does have a great work ethic and agility, but I’m really concerned that at 9 lbs., she’s too small to play safety in the NFL. She also bites way too often on play action and is easily distracted by someone waving string in the crowd. Lastly, her wonderlic score was pretty awful, answering "meow meow meow" for most of the questions- Dr. Brackish Okun
for future reference
like for tonight
is this where the party at?
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
I guess
The player I would like least at #9 would be my sister’s cat, Captain Creamsicle. She does have a great work ethic and agility, but I’m really concerned that at 9 lbs., she’s too small to play safety in the NFL. She also bites way too often on play action and is easily distracted by someone waving string in the crowd. Lastly, her wonderlic score was pretty awful, answering "meow meow meow" for most of the questions- Dr. Brackish Okun
levon washington, who didn't sign with the rays last year (boras client)
anyone heard anything about him? i think he went to a juco and would be eligible again for this draft.
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
Acording to MLB.com
He’s in this years draft pool.
The player I would like least at #9 would be my sister’s cat, Captain Creamsicle. She does have a great work ethic and agility, but I’m really concerned that at 9 lbs., she’s too small to play safety in the NFL. She also bites way too often on play action and is easily distracted by someone waving string in the crowd. Lastly, her wonderlic score was pretty awful, answering "meow meow meow" for most of the questions- Dr. Brackish Okun
The question with Washington is
Where does he play defensively? And is he motivated?
The player I would like least at #9 would be my sister’s cat, Captain Creamsicle. She does have a great work ethic and agility, but I’m really concerned that at 9 lbs., she’s too small to play safety in the NFL. She also bites way too often on play action and is easily distracted by someone waving string in the crowd. Lastly, her wonderlic score was pretty awful, answering "meow meow meow" for most of the questions- Dr. Brackish Okun
yeah, i don't know much about him
remember video of him last year, and that he had a godawful arm, but was fast and had a good stick – i was wondering if maybe he tried second base in juco, or if that was at all a possibility.
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
From what I can tell he played CF in Juco
But still projects as a 2B in the pros.
The player I would like least at #9 would be my sister’s cat, Captain Creamsicle. She does have a great work ethic and agility, but I’m really concerned that at 9 lbs., she’s too small to play safety in the NFL. She also bites way too often on play action and is easily distracted by someone waving string in the crowd. Lastly, her wonderlic score was pretty awful, answering "meow meow meow" for most of the questions- Dr. Brackish Okun
we tried to sign wagner mateo,
many here like austin wilson (a lot), but as for outfielders, what about this drew vettleson kid? i haven’t heard much talk about him.
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
Vettleson
has an outstanding swing, and solid physical tools, but the reports on his glove aren’t very good. Not sure why, either, as his speed is plenty good enough to play the field, and his arm is a plus. I think he’d make an excellent right fielder, and is definitely a guy to watch somewhere between the late first and mid second round.
Death needs time for what it kills to grow in.
by the red baron on Jun 7, 2010 6:04 PM EDT up reply actions
If the Cards could get him at 46, I'd be thrilled.
(I seem to say that a lot, don’t I?)
Death needs time for what it kills to grow in.
by the red baron on Jun 7, 2010 6:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh, I forgot the links to the RFT posts someone requested. Sorry.
Here’s my mock draft, and here’s my Cards’ names to watch post.
Death needs time for what it kills to grow in.
I think this is where it's goin' down.
http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/events/draft/y2010/draftlive_app.jsp
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
So who else thinks Bryan Harper is legitimate
2nd or 3rd round prospect for us?
The player I would like least at #9 would be my sister’s cat, Captain Creamsicle. She does have a great work ethic and agility, but I’m really concerned that at 9 lbs., she’s too small to play safety in the NFL. She also bites way too often on play action and is easily distracted by someone waving string in the crowd. Lastly, her wonderlic score was pretty awful, answering "meow meow meow" for most of the questions- Dr. Brackish Okun
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