Jim Callis on 105.7 - Memorial Day at 9:30 A.M.

[BaysoxFan39]

I hope we get Cole.

[Merve]

I was at the game yesterday and saw Viola pitch. He did a fantastic job and was silky smooth out there. I believe it was his MLB debut (or at least this year's MLB debut), but he impressed me through his calm demeanor and his ability to throw strikes and pitch down in the zone. Interesting note...I got there early to the game and saw Viola in left field. I congratulated him on his promotion to the big league club and he promptly threw me a ball--which I gave to my son! Two other quick tidbits--1. Reynolds ball was absolutely crushed! That ball missed leaving the stadium by maybe 8 rows. It probably had enough juice to leave the stadium if it were a smidge higher. I don't know if any ball has ever been hit out of Safeco. 2. Arrieta looked terrible--couldn't throw a strike to save his life. Fister on the other hand had total command and control of the zone. It was painful watching Arrieta. I hope that he can iron out his command issues (as it seems Tillman needs to do as well).

I answered that question on another post. I think the top three in order will be Hultzen, Cole and Bauer. Scott Boras will have an effect on the draft order. We will have to decide between Rendon a 3B and Bundy in my opinion. We need hitters for our lineup and a 3B and a 2B in the near future. Rendon would be a great selection if he's there and he has recently played 2B.

If Rendon is gone and Cole and Bundy are there at #4 who are you taking? I am going to seek out the best fortune teller in the world quickly if that happens. Both of them are going to be quality pitchers but one will be better than the other. Which one would you bet on turning out to be the best pitcher for the long haul? Cole is a Virgo and Bundy is a Scorpio. I know......this is absolutely of no value.....but......Virgos are supposed to be more low key while Scorpios are more excitable or emotional and get upset easily. A pitcher needs to have the look of no concern or worry on the mound regardless of who is batting. The way Bundy pitches I guess there is never any reason to worry or get upset. Now what?

Did anyone see Viola pitch today for the Orioles? I saw both of the innings he worked effortlessly and without any emotion which continued into the dugout after Buck pulled him for JJ. He was not intimidated at all by any of the Seattle hitters. Compare him to Mike Gonzalez and you have two guys 180 degrees apart. Personality and composure are very important when selecting players in the draft or signing free agents and making trades.