Orioles 2008 Draft coverage Overview discussion

[CrimsonTribe]

The way they described him sounded rather Ecksteiny.

[McNulty]

Kevin Goldstein (5:13:11 PM PT): Mike (Jax, FL): Orioles are going straight speed and defense today.

There are far worse strategies in a draft.

[odogs101]

Kevin Goldstein (5:13:11 PM PT): Mike (Jax, FL): Orioles are going straight speed and defense today.

There are far worse strategies in a draft.

Also


Kevin Goldstein (5:01:40 PM PT): Ah, I totally missed one here during my break. Baltimore's 4th rounder, Kyle Hudson, is better known for his wide receiver play at Illinois, but he's an 80 runner with a ton of range in centerfield who did a lot this spring in terms of improving his approach and baserunning to make some believe he can have some leadoff possibilities. He might be my new Orioles sleeper.


And on a side note, we just brought Fiorentino back into the organization by claiming him from the A's.

[Camden_yardbird]

Kevin Goldstein (5:13:11 PM PT): Mike (Jax, FL): Orioles are going straight speed and defense today.

There are far worse strategies in a draft.

There is another team using this strategy today. Its the oakland A's and rumor has it they are pretty good at this.

[bryanman8]

Hoes is almost definitely signed already, btw.

[laxtonto]

Soory guys missed most of the Draft, had to go get fitted for a tux for a wedding...

O's draft seems spped and defense heavy...

Any of you draftnicks know anything about Texas pick of Clark Murphy?

Time to try to read this thread...see you in a dayu when im done

[PurpleHaze]

Keep a close eye on the kid the Cubs just picked at 161 - Justin Bristow, East Carolina. This kid can pitch. And with the trade talks that always seem to happen between the Cubs and O's, this could be a kid that makes his way to the Orioles one day. :clap3:

[glenn__davis]

Hoes is almost definitely signed already, btw.

Sweet. Get him ready for Bluefield!

[Lt Melmo]

Has Galloway been picked yet? Wasn't he supposed to be up there?

[Big Mac]

Jordan Danks is still available.

[McNulty]

So is Nate Recknagel.

[YardBirds13]

I really hope we take someone with this next pick that the masses on here agree with, so we don't have to hear alot of this incessant whining thats been going on all afternoon continue overnight.

[McNulty]

Richard Zagone from Mizzou

[erb8472]

I thought they were only doing 5 rounds today. Is that not true?

[cwebb24]

So is Nate Recknagel.


Beat me to it. I was going to ask if anyone had heard of him and had an opinion of him and if it would be valuable or not. He put up some gaudy #'s but you have to question how legit they are when its 312 down the LF line. Granted theres a 18? foot wall, but still.

[YardBirds13]

A pitcher??? A pitcher??? Where's my pitchforks and torches??? Storm the warehouse!!!???


:D

[laxtonto]

Jordan Danks is still available.

Scuttle butt around most UT message boards is that Danks wants 7 figures not to go back for his Senior year. As bad as it sounds, hes one guy that might dramatically imoprove his draft status for next year

[lovetoaster]

The Nats just drafted a pitcher from the same school as New Orleans Hornets cult hero Chris "Birdman" Andersen.

RHP Paul Demny of Blinn (TX) College

Just keeping myself entertained...

[laxtonto]

The Nats just drafted a pitcher from the same school as New Orleans Hornets cult hero Chris "Birdman" Andersen.

RHP Paul Demny of Blinn (TX) College

Just keeping myself entertained...

Blinn is a JC feeder for both baseball and football for Texas A&M

[lovetoaster]

Blinn is a JC feeder for both baseball and football for Texas A&M

Hmmm...I was not aware. I had heard of Blinn, but the only athlete that I knew of that came from there was Andersen. Interesting...

[LookinUp]

Anyone know where to find one of those Kiperesque BPA lists?

[laxtonto]

No idea, been looking for one aswell

[Sports Guy]

Are we going to take any Arrieta guys?

It seems like we are either reaching or taking guys where they should be...Not reaching out to get a falling player like we did with Arrieta.

[JTrea81]

Are we going to take any Arrieta guys?

It seems like we are either reaching or taking guys where they should be...Not reaching out to get a falling player like we did with Arrieta.

How many Boras guys do we have? I'm curious to see if we avoided him like the plague...

[LookinUp]

Not that it means all that much, but only one of the players we picked even has a scouting report on this MLB.com site at least. In fairness, I don't know how many players they have scouting reports for.

http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/events/draft/y2008/drafttracker.jsp?p=0&s=30&sc=pick_number&so=ascending&st=number&ft=TM&fv=bal

EDIT: It looks like they didn't include scouting reports on that many players.

[bigbird]

Just think how many people didn;t want us to sign free agents so we wouldn't lose our 2nd and 3rd round picks today:rolleyes:

[ChaosLex]

How many Boras guys do we have? I'm curious to see if we avoided him like the plague...

I think we avoided Boras like the plague.

[Fan4Life]

Just think how many people didn;t want us to sign free agents so we wouldn't lose our 2nd and 3rd round picks today:rolleyes:

Nice one...

[Greg Pappas]

Sorry for double-posting, but it seemed many wanted to get an idea about who the top guys on the 'board' could be...

BA's Top Remaining Players

Rank, Name, Age, Pos., B/T, School

25, Alex Meyer, 18, RHP, R/R , HS (IN)
36, Isaac Galloway, 18, OF, R/R, HS (CA)
48, Daniel Webb, 18, RHP, R/R, HS (KY)
51, Brett Hunter, 20, RHP, R/R, Pepperdine
52, Sonny Gray, 18, RHP, R/R, HS (TN)
70, Nick Maronde, 18, LHP, B/L, HS (KY)
72, Zack Cox, 18, 3B, L/R, HS (KY)
78, Brett Mooneyham, 18, LHP, L/L, HS (CA)
79, Dan Hultzen, 18, LHP, L/L, HS (DC)
86, Jordan Danks, 21, OF, L/R, Texas
90, Eric Thames, 21, OF, L/R, Pepperdine
94, Donnie Roach, 18, RHP, R/R, HS (NV)
95, Austin Dicharry, 18, RHP, R/R, HS (TX)
96, Bobby Bundy, 18, RHP, R/R, HS (OK)
100, T.J. House, 18, LHP, R/L, HS (MS)
101, Brandon Miller, 18, C, R/R, HS (GA)
107, Mitch Harris, 22, RHP, R/R, Navy
108, Ricky Oropesa, 18, 1B, L/R, HS (CA)
111, Ben McMahan, 18, C, R/R, HS (FL)
122, Taylor Cole, 19, RHP, R/R, CC of S. Nevada
123, Ryan O'Sullivan, 18, RHP, R/R, HS (CA)
124, Taylor Jungmann, 18, RHP, R/R, HS (TX)
128, Scott Barnes, 20, LHP, L/L, St. John's
130, Brent Warren, 18, OF, L/L, HS (IA)
132, Adam Smith, 18, SS, R/R, HS (TX)
135, Rolando Gomez, 18, SS/2B, L/R, HS (FL)
138, Wesley Freeman, 18, OF, R/R, HS (FL)
139, Michael Palazzone, 19, RHP, R/R, HS (GA)
140, Zach Wilson, 17, 3B, R/R, HS (CA)
143, Jordan Swagerty, 18, RHP/, R/R, HS (TX)
144, Cecil Tanner, 18, RHP, R/R, HS (GA)
145, Aaron King, 19, LHP, L/L, Surry (N.C.) CC
146, Jarret Martin, 18, 1B/LHP, L/L, HS (CA)
148, Trevor Holder, 21, RHP, R/R, Georgia
155, J.P. Ramirez, 18, OF, L/L, HS (TX)
155, D.J. Mitchell, 21, RHP, R/R, Clemson
157, Jarrod McKinney, 18, OF/SS, R/R, HS (TX)
158, Quinton Miller, 18, RHP, R/R, HS (NJ)
160, Harold Martinez, 18, SS, R/R, HS (FL)
162, ColeSt. Clair, 21, LHP, L/L, Rice
163, Jordan Cooper, 19, RHP, R/R, HS (KS)
164, Nate Tenbrink, 21, 3B, L/R, Kansas State
165, Taylor Hightower, 18, C, R/R, HS (GA)
166, Luke Burnett, 21, RHP, R/R, Louisiana Tech
167, Kyle Winkler, 17, RHP/, R/R, HS (TX)
168, Kyle Thebeau, 20, RHP, R/R, Texas A&M
169, Tim Federowicz, 21, C, R/R, North Carolina
171, Matt Magill, 18, RHP, R/R, HS (CA)
173, Michael Tonkin, 18, RHP, R/R, HS (CA)
174, Shane Kroker, 18, 3B/SS, R/R, HS (CA)
175, Gabe Jacobo, 21, 1B/OF, R/R, Sacramento State
176, Mike Bianucci, 20, OF, R/R, Auburn
177, Wes Musick, 21, LHP, L/L, Houston
180, Brian Humphries, 18, OF, L/R, HS (CA)
182, Kyle Petter, 18, LHP, L/L, HS (CA)
184, Chris Joyce, 18, LHP, L/L, HS (CA)
185, Dusty Coleman, 21, SS, R/R, Wichita Stae
188, Aaron Barrett, 20, RHP, R/R, Wabash Valley CC
190, Tyler Pill, 17, RHP, R/R, HS (CA)
192, Justin Fitzgerald, 22, RHP, R/R, UC Davis
193, Daniel Thomas, 22, RHP, R/R, South Florida
195, Matt Fitts, 22, RHP, R/R, Lewis-Clark State
196, Bryan Evans, 21, RHP, R/R, UC Davis
198, Mark Willinsky, 21, RHP, R/R, Santa Clara
200, Antonio Jimenez, 18, C, R/R, HS (P.R.)

[PeteCanes]

Are we going to take any Arrieta guys?

It seems like we are either reaching or taking guys where they should be...Not reaching out to get a falling player like we did with Arrieta.

Rob, we shoulda taken Melville and made him an offer. Don't see KC signing him.

[PeteCanes]

Has Galloway been picked yet? Wasn't he supposed to be up there?

One of the biggest falls I've seen for a player. According to sites I've seen he can't catch up to a real fastball. Who knows...

[orioole28]

Keep a close eye on the kid the Cubs just picked at 161 - Justin Bristow, East Carolina. This kid can pitch. And with the trade talks that always seem to happen between the Cubs and O's, this could be a kid that makes his way to the Orioles one day. :clap3:

Great more pitching!!! Just what we need!!! Like I said before, let's field the whole team with pitchers!

[RZNJ]

One of the biggest falls I've seen for a player. According to sites I've seen he can't catch up to a real fastball. Who knows...

Probably has more to do with him being considered unsignable if he wasn't chosen by a certain round and given a predetermined amount of cash.

[RZNJ]

Just think how many people didn;t want us to sign free agents so we wouldn't lose our 2nd and 3rd round picks today:rolleyes:

You going on record as calling our 2nd and 3rd round picks busts already? :eek::D:laughlol:

Which great free agents did you want us to sign to put us over the top? :rolleyes:

[Sports Guy]

Just think how many people didn;t want us to sign free agents so we wouldn't lose our 2nd and 3rd round picks today:rolleyes:

The other side to this BB is that you have said to keep BRob and just let Jordan have the extra picks when he leaves via FA.

[Dracula]

O's pick Caleb Joseph catcher in 7th. Lipscomb U

[TakebackOPACY]

7th Round; Day 2;

Pick 206; O's take Caleb Joseph

[Elon Os Fan]

Greg,

Can you put a list of what is left on your big board?

[Dracula]

O's take Robert Bundy, RHP from Sperry HS in th 8th

Here's some info on Joseph, seems like a solid pick I guess

http://lipscombsports.cstv.com/sports/m-basebl/spec-rel/121707aab.html

[JayGibbons31]

Pick 236 Baltimore takes Bobby Bundy (RHP) Sperry Oklahoma HS. BA has him number 96 overall, here is the scouting report:

Bundy's first-round aspirations got sidetracked when he tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee in a basketball game in December. Though his surgery usually requires a nine-month rehab, he was back on the mound with a knee brace this spring. Bundy was able to sit at 88-91 mph and touch 93 with his fastball, down 2-3 mph from last summer. He still had his trademark big-breaking curveball, which changes hitters' eye level at the plate, and he still threw strikes with ease. He has a sturdy 6-foot-2, 205-pound frame that also gives him power at the plate. Pitching with the brace forced him to smooth out his delivery, which will help him in the future. Bundy led Sperry to its second Oklahoma 3-A title in the last three years, picking up the victory and going 3-for-3 with three RBIs in the title game. He has committed to Arkansas, where he would get the opportunity to play both ways as a freshman. Whether the diminished velocity—which should return in time—drops him far enough in the draft to compromise his signability remains to be seen.

[Gurgi]

Pick 236 Baltimore takes Bobby Bundy (RHP) Sperry Oklahoma HS. BA has him number 96 overall, here is the scouting report:

Bundy's first-round aspirations got sidetracked when he tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee in a basketball game in December. Though his surgery usually requires a nine-month rehab, he was back on the mound with a knee brace this spring. Bundy was able to sit at 88-91 mph and touch 93 with his fastball, down 2-3 mph from last summer. He still had his trademark big-breaking curveball, which changes hitters' eye level at the plate, and he still threw strikes with ease. He has a sturdy 6-foot-2, 205-pound frame that also gives him power at the plate. Pitching with the brace forced him to smooth out his delivery, which will help him in the future. Bundy led Sperry to its second Oklahoma 3-A title in the last three years, picking up the victory and going 3-for-3 with three RBIs in the title game. He has committed to Arkansas, where he would get the opportunity to play both ways as a freshman. Whether the diminished velocity—which should return in time—drops him far enough in the draft to compromise his signability remains to be seen.

This kid will not sign and wait till he gets healthy and try for more signing bonus. Bet.

[Dracula]

Isaac Galloway finally taken by Marlins at 238. Huge drop

[letgoflyers5]

I could absolutely see that happening

[JayGibbons31]

Pick 266 Nick Haughian LHP Washington University. Looks like a fast moving loogy.

[Dracula]

Pick 266 Nick Haughian LHP Washington University. Looks like a fast moving loogy.


His peripherials look pretty bad, although this year he was starting games and pitched 73 IP as opposed to relieving and pitching 20 IP the year before.

Hope your right though.

[JayGibbons31]

Pick 296 3B Christopher Herrmann from Alvin CC in Texas. I can't find anything on him.

[TakebackOPACY]

Is everyone shy about starting a thread in fear that someone else will start the same thread?

I vote Hank Scorpio to be in charge of new threads... since he's started one for each so far today.

[Hank Scorpio]

Is everyone shy about starting a thread in fear that someone else will start the same thread?

I vote Hank Scorpio to be in charge of new threads... since he's started one for each so far today.

I'm going to lunch!

[JayGibbons31]

Pick 326 Nathan Moreau LHP Georgia. Here is BA's take on him:

At 6-foot-4, 205 pounds and lefthanded, Nathan Moreau passes the eye test. Like Dodson, Moreau has a decent fastball and below-average secondary stuff. His fastball is up to 91 mph with natural tail, along with a curveball and changeup. He slings the ball from slightly below a three-quarters angle. He has deception in his delivery and projection to his body. With improved command and polish on his secondary pitches, Moreau would be an impact prospect.

[lovetoaster]

I was going to post that former Orioles great Jeff Hulett just got drafted.

Until I realized that apparently I morphed Tim Hulett and Jeff Huson together.

[lovetoaster]

Scott McGregor just got drafted!

[JTrea81]

Can we get a stickied post of all the O's picks thus far?

[Greg Pappas]

The O's took Gaithersburg HS righty Kevin Brady... great pick folks... if he signs.

[weams]

Anyone who thinks Mr. Jordan blew this draft needs to take a look at the videos. There are some fine looking prospects all through this draft. Andy, you are on the clock now, get them signed. Bobbie Bundy is a a stud. With a knee brace. Wait til he gets better.

[weams]

http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/events/draft/y2008/drafttracker.jsp?p=0&s=30&sc=pick_number&so=ascending&st=number&ft=TM&fv=bal

Will this help?

[glenn__davis]

http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/events/draft/y2008/drafttracker.jsp?p=0&s=30&sc=pick_number&so=ascending&st=number&ft=TM&fv=bal

Will this help?

Thanks weams, very cool.

Avery's got a bit of a funky swing.

[Greg Pappas]

RHP-Bobby Bundy (8), LHP-Nathan Moreau (11), LHP-Jarrett Martin (19), C-Xavier Lopez (25), and 44th rounder and Gaithersburg High's RHP-Kevin Brady in particular were picks I liked a great deal, later in the draft.

Matusz was a great pick, and Avery, Hoes and Hudson all have upside as hitters and while Hoes runs pretty well, Avery and Hudson are true burners.

While many of us are a bit forlorn about the choices, Jordan and the scouting staff deserve the benefit of the doubt. Time will tell.

[GeorgeD]

You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to Greg Pappas again.

Thanks for your work Greg and everyone else who has shared their insight.

[hburg to bmore]

Greg, whats your take on the kid Corey Thomas from Florida. I saw he signed with South Florida along with the catcher from Hosmer's team who was pretty highly thought of. I went on South Florida's website and the coach had a page where he talked about the recruits he signed. He said Corey is a pretty good pitcher too and said that the kid can play SS. If you have any other info on him I'd appreciate it because I'm interested in learning more about this kid because he seems like a pretty decent pick.

[Greg Pappas]

You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to Greg Pappas again.

Thanks for your work Greg and everyone else who has shared their insight.

Thanks a great deal. :)

[Greg Pappas]

Greg, whats your take on the kid Corey Thomas from Florida. I saw he signed with South Florida along with the catcher from Hosmer's team who was pretty highly thought of. I went on South Florida's website and the coach had a page where he talked about the recruits he signed. He said Corey is a pretty good pitcher too and said that the kid can play SS. If you have any other info on him I'd appreciate it because I'm interested in learning more about this kid because he seems like a pretty decent pick.

He is a 6' 3-205 SS from a Tampa HS (Middleton). While Thomas is already 19 and will turn 20 in September, he's performed very well at Wood Bat Tourneys and has power potential. He has a very good arm but scouts question his projectability. Watching his video, I came away feeling that he looked awkward at bat. He's ranked 34th in the state by PGCrosschecker.com, and 40th by BA.

[weams]

RHP-Bobby Bundy (8), LHP-Nathan Moreau (11), LHP-Jarrett Martin (19), C-Xavier Lopez (25), and 44th rounder and Gaithersburg High's RHP-Kevin Brady in particular were picks I liked a great deal, later in the draft.

Matusz was a great pick, and Avery, Hoes and Hudson all have upside as hitters and while Hoes runs pretty well, Avery and Hudson are true burners.

While many of us are a bit forlorn about the choices, Jordan and the scouting staff deserve the benefit of the doubt. Time will tell.


I spoke with Joe in Harrisburg today. He seemed quite pleased with his draft :D

[Greg Pappas]

I spoke with Joe in Harrisburg today. He seemed quite pleased with his draft :D

I bet. :p

Naturally all of us 'wanna-be Joe Jordan's' feel the same way... we all had the perfect shadow draft. :mwahaha:

[Tony-OH]

New classic thread.....