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A lot of people have Starling over Bundy, which I find interesting.

I understand that pitchers are generally risky because of the potential for major injury, but as far as who the more finished product is today, isn't that Bundy by a fair margin? Barring injury, isn't it more likely that he hits his upside or close to it than it is for the talented but somewhat raw athlete/hitter?

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1) Rendon-but he won't be there at #4

2) Cole- he probably is gone too

3) Starling- really love his potential but Jordan will pass unfortunately

4) Bundy- The guy I think we will get and I like a lot

This draft will be very interesting.

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My own personal preferences....

1. Rendon- won't fall to us but he is going to be a special hitter if stays healthy.

2. Bundy- I really have a good feeling about his potential as TOR starter down the road and I love the work ethic, brothers angle, etc.

3. Cole- would be more than happy but likely won't fall either.

4. Hultzen- have seen him at Charlottesville several times, excellent makeup, composure...

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1. Cole (Nasty, FILTHY Stuff)

2. Bundy (Not the ideal power frame, but his repetoire and makeup, plus the family link bumps him for me)

3. Rendon (His plate discipline is outstanding, but having watched him this season at Rice, I just don't see the power. Not particularly speedy, and the injuries (ankle, shoulder) concern me. I'm much more down on him than most, and I've seen him play in person quite a few times. REALLY hope I'm eating crow in 2-3 years.

4. Starling (On pure upside potential: Safer pick, with legit upside for me is Jungman here)

Note: Very wary of Hultzen.

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1. Rendon

2. Cole

3. Gray

4. Jungmann

My four has changed. They hype is just too much. It is now:

1. Rendon

2. Cole

3. Bundy

4. Gray/Starling/Bauer/Hultzen/Bradley

Bundy just sounds like such a perfect high school prospect. I know he's not a college pitcher, and I know the risk associated with the difference, but damn he sounds good.

Jungmann's velocity last week worries me just enough to stay away. There's too much talent at the top of this draft to take a guy with a late and random red flag. Maybe it's nothing, but what if it is and there's no new medicals to show it?

I'm undecided between Gray, Starling, Bradley, Hultzen and Bauer at #4. The most exciting pick is Starling, followed pretty closely by A. Bradley. It's incredible that high school talent is shooting up this draft in the way it seems to be doing. Gray and Bauer are neck and neck to me. Each seems to pitch bigger than his size.

I'd still be happy with Hultzen as well, though I wouldn't love the pick. He seems like a guy who gets a team to the playoffs, but doesn't win in them because he doesn't overpower big hitters. Maybe that's not fair?

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