Draft Chat - Rounds 1-5

[tywright]

Like Randy Johnson was???

Take it easy, the kid is only 19... It's not like he's a major college junior or senior.

How many Randy Johnson's have there been?

[rlc]

A 19 year old high school player? Ugh - hope he turns out better than Bass and Schafer. Otherwise I'll think of him as Jordan's first blunder.

[Hutman]

How many Randy Johnson's have there been?

How many kids are fully developed at 19. He is a talented kid with a great arm, and projected to go in the first round. He is a nice pick.:002_sbiggrin:

[snatch311]

I agree RLC, I didn't like that age when I saw it either. I mean, I didn't turn 19 untill I was a sophomore in college... ha.

[markpolis]

A 19 year old high school player? Ugh - hope he turns out better than Bass and Schafer. Otherwise I'll think of him as Jordan's first blunder.

Agreed. Injury history and his position make this a questionable pick.

[Wingman]

How many Randy Johnson's have there been?

Randy Johnson wasn't my main point... This a young kid who has a tremendous upside. And BA rated him the 13th best prospect and we got him at 32... That's a great pick IMO.

[TyCobb]

Anyone knows if there are any steals left?

[Frobby]

In Jordan we trust. Seems like Adams might have been around in the 3rd round. But I will go with Jordan, he earned it last year.

[markpolis]

Next pick for us, #85 in the 3rd round.

[Hutman]

Hodges to the Indians at 69.

[snatch311]

Isn't King on the board?

Maybe we can get another Gilhooly in the third.

[tywright]

Randy Johnson wasn't my main point... This a young kid who has a tremendous upside. And BA rated him the 13th best prospect and we got him at 32... That's a great pick IMO.

Its going to be interesting to see how much he signs for because wants at least $1 million.

All I'm saying is, why not load up on position prospects because we sure don't have many in stock

[Maverick2143]

hmmmm... Laporta is still out there.

[snatch311]

True, I forgot about Laporta. We want/need Power right? There ya go.

[Wingman]

Interesting quote from BA on Adams:

"On The Move

2:25 p.m.: The Orioles announced their second-round pick of Ryan Adams as a third baseman. A shortstop at Jesuit High in New Orleans, Adams bulked up this season and lacks the range to play middle infield. He also battled a hamstring injury which played a part in him slipping to the second round after opening the season as a potential first-round pick.

-- Alan Matthews"