Taking a look at some early mock drafts...

[Greg Pappas]

Maybe . . . some of the guys selecting do not seem very knowledgeable.

I noticed... but still, being involved in any capacity w/Sickels is interesting.

[NickStckMattBat]

I want to know more about Heathcot, Glaesmann, and Merrero.

I really like what I have seen about Merrero, but need to be sold on Glaesmann (our picks in rounds 2 and 3 of the mock today and minor league ball).

I am not a fan of Wheeler.

[crawdad]

And the greekgod33 is sapping all the fun out of it

But, I do like your picks in the draft. Given what was available in round 1, I loved the Wheeler pick.

Can you tell me more about Glaesmann? I know he's a big outfielder who is athletic, but what makes him more desirable over some other guys? Some of the guys I really liked in the second round were Jeff Malm, Slade Heathcott, and Billy Hamilton...the guy's an amazing athlete.

Glaesmann is a tools player, but slightly less so than guys like Slade Heathcott or Jake Marisnick. His bat should come along easier than the other two though. Quick hands, great bat speed, swing can be slightly long. Very good fielder.

Jeff Malm? I don't trust his contact skills. Typically, 1B of his kind reallly need that bat to come around. He has nowhere else to shift.

Hamilton is a great athlete. I think he is asking more than I would care to pay.

Sorry to be so brief. Back at work.

[ChaosLex]

1. Washington Nationals: Stephen Strasburg, RHP, San Diego State

Was, is and will continue to be the top guy.

2. Seattle Mariners: Dustin Ackley, 1B/OF, North Carolina

Signability seems to be an issue, but it's looking like the Mariners will still pull the trigger. If not, Aaron Crow likely remains the next in line, with Tyler Matzek a possibility.

3. San Diego Padres: Donavan Tate, OF, Cartersville HS, Ga.

I'd hesitated to go this route before because, frankly, I didn't believe the Padres would take the leap. But everything I'm hearing now leans toward them going away from their old playbook and taking perhaps the best high-upside athlete in the Draft class.

Last week's projection: Mike Minor

4. Pittsburgh Pirates: Aaron Crow, RHP, Fort Worth Cats

They'd still love to consider Ackley here and other arms in the mix could be Alex White on the college side, Zack Wheeler and Matt Hobgood on the high school end. A pair of college bats remain in the picture: Boston College catcher Tony Sanchez and USC shortstop Grant Green.

5. Baltimore Orioles: Zack Wheeler, RHP, East Paulding HS, Dallas, Ga.

Wheeler still seems like the way to go, with a host of other arms like White, Hobgood and Minor being mentioned here or there.

6. San Francisco Giants: Tyler Matzek, LHP, Capistrano Valley HS, Mission Viejo, Calif.

There was some word that Matzek might drop down a few spots, and if Ackley falls because of signability, this might be a good spot for him, but there wasn't enough to change the pick.

7. Atlanta Braves: Alex White, RHP, University of North Carolina

In this scenario, it might come down to a pair of college arms, White and Minor. Not that one start would make a decision, but White's outstanding Super Regional outing over the weekend certainly didn't hurt. Needless to say, Wheeler's the guy if he's still available.

8. Cincinnati Reds: Mike Minor, LHP, Vanderbilt

The Reds would still love for Matzek to get to them, at least so they could discuss it. White would be possible if he gets past Atlanta. Arizona State's Mike Leake remains in the mix, as does high right-hander Jacob Turner.

Last week's projection: Leake

9. Detroit Tigers: Matthew Purke, LHP, Klein HS, Texas

The Tigers take the best player on their board, period, in most years. Late word was that it would be Purke, the talented high school southpaw with a reported big price tag. Turner is still in the mix, as is Scheppers.

Last week's projection: Turner

10. Washington Nationals: Drew Storen, RHP, Stanford

There was a rumor circulating that the Nats had a done deal with Kenesaw State right-hander Chad Jenkins, but there wasn't enough to make the change from the Stanford closer. Jenkins and Storen both worked out in D.C. last week, so both are very much still in the mix.

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090608&content_id=5206496&vkey=draft2009&fext=.jsp&partnerId=rss_mlb

[Hank Scorpio]

Not sure if this has been posted RE: Wheeler, but it's encouraging :

The lone prep note of the day comes from the words of a scout who witnessed Zack Wheeler's most recent start on Tuesday.

After Wheeler's dominating start Tuesday where he fanned 15 in a 2-1 playoff win, one scout wrote in his report that Wheeler is as close to a sure thing as any prep starting pitcher he has seen in his eight years on the trail, with only one exception.

"I saw (Clayton) Kershaw, (Jarrod) Parker, Kyle Drabek, Jeff Allison, John Danks… I even followed (Phillippe) Aumont a few years back," he said. "But Rick Porcello is the only arm I can think of that I was more confident in than Wheeler. He's going to be a good major league starting pitcher."

[ChaosLex]

Not sure if this has been posted RE: Wheeler, but it's encouraging :

Sounds good to me. :clap3:

[Greg Pappas]

Not sure if this has been posted RE: Wheeler, but it's encouraging :

I read that about a week ago (roughly) and it was a real eye-opening scouting report. It was just one scout's opinion, but still helps shed some light on his potential.

[allstar1579]

I read that about a week ago (roughly) and it was a real eye-opening scouting report. It was just one scout's opinion, but still helps shed some light on his potential.

Yeah I had him and S. Miller rated about dead even up til a week ago, now it's Matzek, Wheeler, Miller, then Turner for me for the HS kids.

[ChaosLex]

1. Washington Nationals: Stephen Strasburg, RHP

San Diego State University

Height: 6-5 Weight: 220 Age: 20 Bats: R Throws: R

Washington’s Recent First Round Selections: 2008- Aaron Crow, P, 2007- Ross Detwiler, P, 2006- Chris Marrero, 3B, Colten Williams, P, Bryan Morris, P, 2005- Ryan Zimmermann, 3B

Fastball – Speed: Mid-High 90s, can reach triple digits

Command: Has better control then command, can leave some pitches high

Movement: Normally a true pitch, not much direction change at all.

Grade: A+

Slider - Speed: Low-Mid 80s

Command: Excellent command over this pitch

Movement: Almost a slurve or at sometimes a 12-6 curve, tight spin.

Grade: A-

Changeup – Speed: Low 80s

Command: Not as good of command as the slider, but still solid

Movement: Under-developed, not needed necessarily

Grade: C+

Stephen Strasburg is the consensus top pick in this year’s draft and has been for awhile now. The hype surrounding this college junior is amazing.

A dominating fastball mixed in with an excellent power “slurve” makes Strasburg nearly unhittable. Coaches all praise Stephen and his work ethic to become a better pitcher and to work on his pitches. A pitch he needs help with his is changeup, as he rarely needs to use it in games, because of the success of his other two pitches.

This past summer, Strasburg pitched with the U.S.A. Olympic team and won a Bronze Medal in Beijing, China. He threw 11 innings of work and struck out 16 batters, while posting a 2.45 ERA against the world’s best.

So far in 2009, through 54.1 innings of work, he has 107 strikeouts, that’s nearly two strikeouts every three outs he pitches. Simply lights out!

2. Seattle Mariners: Dustin Ackley, 1B/OF

North Carolina University

Height: 6-1 Weight: 184 Age: 21 Bats: L Throws: R

Seattle’s Recent First Round Selections: 2008- Joshua Fields, P, 2007- Phillippe Aumont, P, 2006- Brandon Morrow, P, 2005- Jeff Clement, C

Hitting – Power: Much less than what you would expect from a first baseman

Contact: Simply a pure hitter that can use all fields

Approach: Great bat control and speed, best all-around hitter in the draft

Grade: A

Running - Speed: Deceptive speed for a guy who can play first

Base running: Maybe the best base runner in the country

Smarts: Uses his easy stride and surprises speed to swipe some bases

Grade: A

Fielding – Arm Strength: Recovering from Tommy John, it’s okay at the moment

Arm Accuracy: Doesn’t need this at First, but if he plays CF it’s pretty good

Glove: He’ll definitely catch the ball for you, but nothing flashy

Grade: C+

Undoubtedly the best college position player available in this year’s Rookie Draft. Dustin Ackley is recovery Elbow Ligament Replacement surgery (Tommy John) and is working on regaining some arm strength by draft day.

Calling him a pure hitter is the best way to put it. He consistently hits the ball to all fields and shows glimpses of power at times. Since his power is a little weak for a first basemen, he might move to center field to relieve some pressure from his bat.

Not only can he hit, he may be the best runner in America. You name me a first basemen that can consistently steal bases for you. Can you think of somebody? I didn’t think so. North Carolina didn’t pick this guy to play with them for no reason, you know.

3. San Diego Padres: Aaron Crow, RHP

Forth Worth Cats

Height: 6-3 Weight: 195 Age: 23 Bats: R Throws: R

San Diego’s Recent First Round Selections: 2008- Allan Dykstra, 1B, 2007- Nick Schmidt, P, 2006- Matt Antonelli, 3B, 2005- Cesar Carrillo, P

Fastball – Speed: Can reach mid-90s, normally will average low-90s

Command: When he just throws it’s good, when he aims, not so much

Movement: When this pitch is working, Crow gets some sinking action

Grade: B+

Slider - Speed: Mid 80s

Command: Nearly mastered this pitch, it is his best offering

Movement: An average slider movement, but with more bite

Grade: A-

Changeup – Speed: Low 80s

Command: Still struggles here and there, but has gotten better

Movement: After work it could pan out to be a great Major League pitch

Grade: B

Crow was selected by the Washington Nationals in the 2008 Rookie Draft, but walked away from the contract offer and decided to play a year in the American Association for the Fort Worth Cats as a relief pitcher.

Crow will be a hard selection to make for any team, because of his high contract demands, but his slider also makes him hard to pass up. His fastball has good movement and his changeup is coming along.

He graduated from the University of Missouri in 2008, but has played for Fort Worth since. The Padres need pitching, so Aaron Crow could be headed to Southern California pretty quick.

4. Pittsburgh Pirates: Tanner Scheppers, RHP

Fresno State University

Height: 6-4 Weight: 200 Age: 22 Bats: R Throws: R

Pittsburgh’s Recent First Round Selections: 2008- Pedro Alvarez, 3B, 2007- Daniel Moskos, P, 2006- Brad Lincoln, P, 2005- Andrew McCutchen, CF

Fastball – Speed: Mid-90s

Command: Solid control, won’t miss the plate often

Movement: Decent amount of tailing action, almost like a slight cutter

Grade: A-

Curveball - Speed: Low-80s

Command: A little hesitant to snap one off at times, his command shows that

Movement: More of a power curve, that has great upside potential

Grade: A-

Changeup – Speed: High-80s

Command: Average command, shows easy motion when throwing

Movement: Throws a little hard; he may need to take some off in the future

Grade: B

A kid who created a lot of buzz on the west coast last season at Fresno State, but had a shoulder injury last season that dropped him down on many draft boards. Scheppers is pitching well for the Independent League’s, St. Paul Saints, and if he continues, his stock will continue to rise.

Scheppers put on some weight to his already athletic physical domineer which makes him look visibily stronger. His fastball is electric thanks to great arm strength, and his power curve shows a lot of promise.

Tanner could go as high as this pick to the Pirates, but he could fall anywhere in the top 15 without a second thought.

5. Baltimore Orioles: Tyler Matzek, LHP

Capistrano Valley High School

Height: 6-3 Weight: 185 Age: 18 Bats: L Throws: L

Baltimore’s Recent First Round Selections: 2008- Brian Matusz, P, 2007- Matt Weiters, C, 2006- Bill Rowell, 3B, 2005- Brandon Snyder, C

Fastball – Speed: Low-90s from the windup, high-80s from the stretch

Command: Nearly pinpoint command

Movement: Moves in on righties

Grade: B+

Curveball - Speed: Mid-high 80s

Command: Drops command on purpose with this pitch to get batters chasing

Movement: Tight spin

Grade: A-

Slider - Speed: Low-Mid 80s

Command: Not as good command as the fastball, but not bad

Movement: Hard bite if he gets out in front it

Grade: B

Changeup – Speed: High 70s

Command: Still struggling and getting a feel for this pitch

Movement: He throws the change piece a bit weak, so no movement

Grade: C-

Tyler Matzek is the best high school pitcher in this year’s draft class, hands down. As a high school senior he has taken the baseball world by storm with his way above average repertoire.

He has four solid pitches, unlike most any other people entering the 2009 Rookie Draft. His fastball lives in the low-90s and from the left side, that’s dominant. Matzek has a curveball that he will get a little wild with, on purpose though, to get hitters chasing in the dirt.

He has the best command in all of the draft class, as he can place the ball anywhere, effortlessly. He has some risk, as does any pitcher out of high school, but he has the potential to be a No. 2 starter in the big leagues some day.

6. San Francisco Giants: Donovan Tate, CF

Cartersville High School

Height: 6-3 Weight: 200 Age: 18 Bats: R Throws: R

San Francisco’s Recent First Round Selections: 2008- Buster Posey, C, 2007- Madison Bumgarner, P, Tim Alderson, P, Wendel Fairley, CF, 2006- Tim Lincecum, P, 2005- No Selection

Hitting – Power: He has solid pop off his bat, could be an average HR hitter

Contact: His bat speed lets him hit the ball wherever he wants

Approach: He wants to take over the game with every at bat

Grade: A-

Running - Speed: Dead blazing speed

Base running: At this point in time, he’s okay on the paths

Smarts: May abuse his speed at times and make poor decisions

Grade: B-

Fielding – Arm Strength: A very solid arm from the outfield

Arm Accuracy: His range cuts down the need for this to be great

Glove: Above average

Grade: B+

Donovan Tate is the best all-around athlete in the draft this season, without a shadow of a doubt. He is the definition of a Five-Tool Athlete. At 18-years old, this may be the future of the Major Leagues.

Tate has simply blazing speed, he has been clocked in at 6.34 seconds in the 60-yard dash, that’s like running from home plate to second base. He has pop in his bat to all fields and can hit the gaps like no other high school hitter.

Not only can he hit, he can throw. Tate’s arm has been clocked at 95 MPH, so obviously, he has quite an arm from center field. He is represented by Scott Boras so expect a big signing bonus for him, but if he falls out of the top 15, he will play for North Carolina next season.

7. Atlanta Braves: Shelby Miller, RHP

Brownwood High School

Height: 6-3 Weight: 195 Age: 18 Bats: R Throws: R

Atlanta’s Recent First Round Selections: 2008- No Selection, 2007- Jason Heyward, OF, 2006- Cody Johnson, 1B, 2005- Joey Devine, P

Fastball – Speed: Mid-high 90s

Command: Great command and control of this, smooth delivery

Movement: Average movement, it’s a heavy ball that gets on hitters fast

Grade: A

Curveball - Speed: Mid-70s

Command: Has trouble with inconsistently on this one

Movement: Two seam and four seam spin

Grade: B-

Miller bursted on the scene in 2008, his junior season, when he threw three consecutive no-hitters against his high school opponents. The hard throwing righty, is said to be a very “down to earth” player and isn’t a fan of all the attention he is getting.

He has just two pitches to speak of, a changeup is non-existent if he even has one. But, the speed of fastball will get most batters. It’s not only clocked in the upper-90s on a regular basis, it’s a “heavy” fastball that gets on hitters quick and almost pushes the bat back.

The Atlanta Braves did not make a selection in the 2008 First Round, so they are going to make extra sure that this is the guy for them. If Miller isn’t selected here, expect it to be Kyle Gibson.

8. Cincinnati Reds: Grant Green, SS

University of Southern California

Height: 6-3 Weight: 180 Age: 22 Bats: R Throws: R

Cincinnati’s Recent First Round Selections: 2008- Yonder Alonso, 1B, 2007- Devin Mesoraco, C, 2006- Drew Stubbs, OF, 2005- Jay Bruce, OF

Hitting – Power: Not much to speak of, unless he gets an inside fastball

Contact: Needs to cut down the K’s, but has solid contact

Approach: Has a great inside-out swing that is very beneficial

Grade: A-

Running - Speed: His acceleration is down, but when he gets going he can fly

Base running: Not very aggressive, likes to go one base at a time

Smarts: A very cautious runner

Grade: B+

Fielding – Arm Strength: Can make a solid throw from the shortstop hole to first base

Arm Accuracy: Accuracy comes second nature to this kid

Glove: He can make the hard plays, but the routine plays are tricky at times

Grade: B+

Grant Green has gone up and down the position player draft board, and was recently ranked higher then Dustin Ackley until his 2009 season. Green does have Five-Tool potential, most scouts say.

He has started for USC since his Freshman season and played in the Cape Cod league in his time off from college ball. For that league, he was named top prospect by Baseball America.

Green has had an inconsistent glove throughout his years at Southern California. The uncharacteristic errors have nipped him a few times, but he does have a very strong arm to make up for a lot of bobbles and misjudgments.

9. Detroit Tigers: Jacob Turner, RHP

Westminster Christian High School

Height: 6-5 Weight: 210 Age: 18 Bats: R Throws: R

Detroit’s Recent First Round Selections: 2008- Ryan Perry, P, 2007- Rick Porcello, P, 2006- Andrew Miller, P, 2005- Cameron Maybin

Fastball – Speed: Low-90s

Command: His command is normally there, other times, not so much

Movement: Minimal movement, high in the zone

Grade: B+

Slider - Speed: Mid 70s

Command: Can miss high with this a lot, affects his pitch very much

Movement: A normal slider movement, if down in the zone it can be dominant

Grade: A-

Changeup – Speed: High 70s

Command: Has average command over this, like most high schoolers

Movement: Near average movement

Grade: B

Jacob Turner measures in as one of the biggest pitchers in the draft, and that makes Detroit Tigers GM, Dave Dombrowski, drool, as that has been their forte of his first-rounders over the years. Turner’s big frame makes scouts think he could throw mid-90s consistently one day.

Because his fastball is a little slow, he turns to his slider down in the zone, since he misses with the heater up in the zone a lot. The changeup needs work and has very little movement.

He is committed to North Carolina for next season, and could probably use the college ball to ready his arm for professional ball. Turner needs to improve his velocity, he could definitely do that at N.C.

10. Washington Nationals: Alex White, RHP

North Carolina University

Height: 6-3 Weight: 200 Age: 20 Bats: R Throws: R

Washington’s Recent First Round Selections: 2008- Aaron Crow, P, 2007- Ross Detwiler, P, 2006- Chris Marrero, 3B, Colten Williams, P, Bryan Morris, P, 2005- Ryan Zimmermann, 3B

Fastball – Speed: High-80s – Low-90s

Command: Nothing to brag about, but this is his best commanded pitch

Movement: Tailing action

Grade: B-

Curveball - Speed: Low-80s

Command: Minimal command over the curve, just tries to get it over the plate

Movement: Average curveball ‘curve’

Grade: C+

Slider - Speed: Low-Mid 80s

Command: Plus command

Movement: Slips away from righties, most promising pitch from him

Grade: A-

Changeup – Speed: High 70s

Command: This needs work on this pitch

Movement: When he throws one, its average, at best

Grade: C

The only other pitcher to have four pitches to show in this draft is Alex White, a junior at North Carolina. White was named the 2008 ACC Player of the Year from his successes last season in the Baby Blue uniform.

White has the ideal pitcher’s body. He was a two sport athlete in high school, as he also dominated the hard wood for the basketball team.

His arsenal of pitches are fantastic. A fastball that can hit 94 MPH with a slider that has a ton of potential. The changeup does need to improve though, especially the movement. He struggled early on in the 2009 season until he shut down the University of Miami in mid-April, now he’s back on track.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/193185-2009-mlb-mock-draft-picks-1-10

[Stotle]

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/193185-2009-mlb-mock-draft-picks-1-10

Okay, these write-ups are borderline "I haven't watched an inning of college baseball in 2009" territory....and I like to consider myself relatively forgiving with regards to relying on research (this isn't even researched well).

[ChaosLex]

1. Washington Nationals – Stephen Strasburg, RHP, San Diego State – Only question remains whether the Nationals will be able to sign the power-throwing right-hander.

2. Seattle Mariners – Dustin Ackley, 1B/OF, North Carolina – Hitting over .400 and leading the Tar Heels in home runs and RBIs, he’s clearly the best batter in the draft.

3. San Diego Padres – Aaron Crow, RHP, Fort Worth Cats – Didn’t sign with Nationals last season after being chosen at No. 9, which looks like a good move if his draft position improves as expected.

4. Pittsburgh Pirates – Donavan Tate, OF, Cartersville (Ga.) H.S. – Draft position could be affected by college commitment, but he’s too good to let slide and not attempt to sign.

5. Baltimore Orioles – Alex White, RHP, North Carolina – Statistics aren’t great (8-4, 4.13 ERA), but the 6-foot-3, 200-pound right-hander struck out 109 batters in 98 innings so far this season. As an experienced player, he would add another starting pitcher to the Orioles’ surplus in the minor leagues.

6. San Francisco Giants – Tyler Matzek, LHP, Capistrano Valley (Calif.) H.S. – Reminds me of former Orioles starting pitcher Erik Bedard with good command but some questions on attitude.

7. Atlanta Braves – Zach Wheeler, RHP, East Paulding (Ga.) H.S. – Doesn’t project to be ready for the major leagues in the near future, but his upside fits nicely with the Braves’ track record of developing pitchers.

8. Cincinnati Reds – Mike Minor, LHP, Vanderbilt – Not as highly touted as another Commodores left-hander – Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher David Price – but experience could push him quickly to the major leagues.

9. Detroit Tigers – Tanner Scheppers, RHP, St. Paul Saints – Pirates couldn’t sign 6-foot-4, 200-pound right-hander after taking him in second round last year. Shoulder injury ended his college career, but he seems to be healthy now.

10. Washington Nationals – Mike Leake, RHP, Arizona State – With compensatory pick for failing to agree to terms with Crow, Nationals want someone they can sign. The 6-foot, 180-pound pitcher fits into that category.

http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/sports/minors/blog/2009/06/2009_mlb_mock_draft.html

1. Washington Nationals- Stephen Strasburg, RHP, San Diego State

Possibly the least difficult choice in the history of anything. I don't think even the feckless Nationals could screw this up. Head and shoulders (and pretty much the rest of his body), better than anyone else in this draft class.

2. Seattle Mariners- Dustin Ackley, OF, University of North Carolina

There's been some rumors lately that the Mariners might want to go with a pitcher, but I think Seattle still goes with the best available player, as well as the one closest to the majors, to bolster a system that's thin in most areas.

3. San Diego Padres- Tanner Scheppers, RHP, St. Paul (Independent)

This is a tough one, as the Padres ownership situation makes everything a little uncertain. I think they go with the first of the two indy leaguers, as Scheppers represents very good upside, and should be a relatively easy sign.

4. Pittsburgh Pirates- Mike Minor, LHP, Vanderbilt

Another tough one, as the Pirates are notorious for confounding any and all draft wisdom with their picks on a regular basis, but I think they play it safe and simple here. Pittsburgh is starting to put together a pretty good stable of major league positional talent, but the pitching staff that was supposed to be such a strength has gone the way of the dodo. Minor is probably an overdraft here, but is very close to a finished product and should be an easy sign, a bonus for Pittsburgh after last year's difficulties getting Pedro Alvarez into the fold.

5. Baltimore Orioles- Tyler Matzek, LHP, Capistrano Valley HS (California)

The Orioles are thrilled to find the top high school lefty available at #5, and jump all over the projectable, mature beyond his years Matzek.

6. San Francisco Giants- Aaron Crow, RHP, Fort Worth Cats (Independent)

The Giants are heavy on pitching already in their farm system, but the lack of advanced bats in this draft will leave them with the other indy leaguer, Crow. He throws hard and he's close to a finished product already. If Crow's the pick here, he could see some relief innings in the majors this September.

7. Atlanta Braves- Zack Wheeler, RHP, East Paulding HS (Georgia)

The Braves love taking players from their own backyard, and Wheeler is straight out of a Georgia high school. Donovan Tate also fits the M.O. here, but I think the Braves go with the pitcher this year.

8. Cincinnati Reds- Bobby Borchering, 3B, Bishop Vero HS (Florida)

This one I can't get any kind of read on. The Reds are heavy on pitching, have a couple of pure bat guys, and a bunch of outfield talent. Borchering is a switch hitter with plus power, but may need to move to first down the road. He'll be an attractive piece to add to an already strong system.

9. Detroit Tigers- Jacob Turner, RHP, Westminster Christian Academy (Missouri)

The Tigers have shown they aren't averse to the risk of a big ticket, high school pitcher (ahem, Rick Porcello), and Turner fits the mold very well.

10. Washington Nationals- Mike Leake, RHP, Arizona State

The Nationals should be thrilled to find Leake still available here, as they could net the two best performers among college pitchers this year. Leake should also be an easy sign, helping to offset the monster deal Washington will likely have to hand to Strasburg.

http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/therundown/2009/06/my_big_fat_mock_draft_2009_mlb_amateur_first_year.php

[tywright]

So basically we're looking at Matzek falling to us or deciding between Wheeler and Turner, who BA has us taking now.

[allstar1579]

Okay, these write-ups are borderline "I haven't watched an inning of college baseball in 2009" territory....and I like to consider myself relatively forgiving with regards to relying on research (this isn't even researched well).

Almost amusing how similar the summaries are to the stuff found in the mlb.com scouting report section...

[ChaosLex]

Okay, these write-ups are borderline "I haven't watched an inning of college baseball in 2009" territory....and I like to consider myself relatively forgiving with regards to relying on research (this isn't even researched well).

Almost amusing how similar the summaries are to the stuff found in the mlb.com scouting report section...

Don't shoot me, I'm just the cut-and-paste guy.

And let me tell you, that story was a :cussing: and a half to cut-and-paste. :laughlol:

[allstar1579]

Don't shoot me, I'm just the cut-and-paste guy.

And let me tell you, that story was a :cussing: and a half to cut-and-paste. :laughlol:

No knock on you at all buddy. Just us being snobbish about what we do