Aside from Matusz, which draftee(s) are you excited for?

[DennisTheOsFan]

Looking over some of the scouting reports on some of our picks, I'm beginning to like them more than I first did.

Which guys are you excited about?

[DennisTheOsFan]

Yeah, Greg Miclat is one I want to keep an eye on. A SS with speed who puts up solid onbase % and has some gap power. And at 5'9", sounds like Brian Roberts.

Does he have enough of an arm to stay at Short? Or will he make the move to 2B like Roberts?

[markpolis]

Yeah, Greg Miclat is one I want to keep an eye on. A SS with speed who puts up solid onbase % and has some gap power. And at 5'9", sounds like Brian Roberts.

Does he have enough of an arm to stay at Short? Or will he make the move to 2B like Roberts?

As I posted when he was drafted, he is the heir apparent to Brian Roberts. That is if he amounts to anything. I don't think he has the arm strength to remain at SS.

[DennisTheOsFan]

If I read correctly (somewhere on draft day), he's a good defensive SS, no?

Really hope this kid can develop into a fine MLB player. We'll need a good hitting infielder who fields and steals bases well.

[DennisTheOsFan]

Between 3rd round pick Jerome Hoes (2B) and Greg Miclat, who has the better glove?

[bluehens45]

Bundy and Landers. I love both of them. Bundy could have easily gone in the 1st, 2nd, 3rd if not for the knee. Im praying we can land both of them. I would say overall those were are two best picks besides Matusz.

[Frobby]

Ask me in August after these guys have played a bit in Bluefield or Aberdeen. I'm pretty excited about Hoes because I've now talked to a guy who has seen him play and raved about him.

[McNulty]

As I posted when he was drafted, he is the heir apparent to Brian Roberts. That is if he amounts to anything. I don't think he has the arm strength to remain at SS.

I have to disagree with this. He had shoulder surgery this year that limited him a bit, but in previous years I've seen him display a pretty strong arm. I think he's got a strong shot to stick at short.

[Three Run Homer]

I'm most excited about the same guys as others on the board--Miclat, Hoes, Bundy, Landers.

The guy I'm least excited about is Kyle Hudson. I can't get excited about an outfielder with zero power. He doesn't have anywhere near the upside of Avery (another pick I'm not too thrilled by). Honestly I don't know why Hudson was worth a 4th round pick.

[WietersCorner]

Hoes- he is athletic enough to turn into a special player

Bundy- first round talent fell because of a non career threatening injury

[DennisTheOsFan]

Question about Hoes--is he an outfielder or an infielder?

[NCRaven]

Question about Hoes--is he an outfielder or an infielder?

He played outfield in school, but the O's apparently intend to convert him to a second baseman.

[DennisTheOsFan]

Got this off of Takkle.com

Has the not often seen combination of rare physical ability and an advanced ability to play the game. Another player with ability to play multiple defensive positions, most people see him settling in the outfield where his arm strength and natural athletic ability fit best. As he gets stronger, his line drive stroke should begin to result in improved power production.

Takkle got a video clip of him throwing from RF and doing some batting practice. His swing, and mostly his follow through looks quite a bit like Alphonso Soriano's.

[Stotle]

As I posted when he was drafted, he is the heir apparent to Brian Roberts. That is if he amounts to anything. I don't think he has the arm strength to remain at SS.

He does right now, but it remains to be seen how his shoulder will hold up over a longer season. He will likely fit better as a 2b that can slot over to SS every now and again. If his bats develops well enough, he's better off at 2b full time. If he can't quite reach the "everyday player" level, he should be a very solid utility player off the bench. He has sure hands and great footwork, especially around the bag at 2nd.

[DennisTheOsFan]

Brian Roberts' numbers at college dwarfs Greg Miclat's--if Miclat is the heir apparent to Roberts, we may have to settle for much less at the plate.