MLB 2011 Mock Draft - O's take George Springer

[joew]

With Scott B being Rendon's agent - there is a chance that the Bucs will pass on him but I highly doubt the Mariners would pass.

Besides Rendon - any strong feelings on a player? There has been a lot of talks about how deep the draft is but I don't necessary feel that there are a lot of sure quick MLB players here that can contribute to the Core.

http://www.mymlbdraft.com/MLB-Mock-Draft-2011

[Arthur_Bryant]

With Scott B being Rendon's agent - there is a chance that the Bucs will pass on him but I highly doubt the Mariners would pass.

Besides Rendon - any strong feelings on a player? There has been a lot of talks about how deep the draft is but I don't necessary feel that there are a lot of sure quick MLB players here that can contribute to the Core.

http://www.mymlbdraft.com/MLB-Mock-Draft-2011

Seems to me that any one of Cole, Purke, Jungmann, and Gray could have 2013 arrival dates. Anything earlier than Sept. 2012 would be pushing it for a player in this year's class.

[WannabeGM]

If you cant get Rendon, Cole or Pruke, I am down to Starling and Gray, and I think either could end up as the best player out of this draft when it is all said and done.

[LookinUp]

If you cant get Rendon, Cole or Pruke, I am down to Starling and Gray, and I think either could end up as the best player out of this draft when it is all said and done.

I'd actually have any of the 4 on the list over Purke, barring a very big soph year from him. Maybe Jungmann too, if his injury concerns (e.g., mechanics) can be addressed.

[RVAbird]

Interesting. Obviously, you can't put too much weight into these things.

Honestly, if BAL were to go college OF, I'd be tempted to take JBJ over Springer. Much less risk in the overall game. I like Springer, he's got nice upside, but I've got, like, no doubt that JBJ is going to be a starter in the big leagues. And potentially a really good one to boot.

In any case, I'd go Jungmann or Gray over either of the two if the board plays out like this. I'd be tempted to take a flier on Norris, Starling or Archie Bradley as well.

[RVAbird]

I'd actually have any of the 4 on the list over Purke, barring a very big soph year from him. Maybe Jungmann too, if his injury concerns (e.g., mechanics) can be addressed.

Not the first time I've seen this. Why are people down on Purke?