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BA's Draft Preview : Jameson Taillon


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http://www.baseballamerica.com/online/draft/draft-preview/2010/269985.html

He owns the two best pitches in the draft: a heavy 93-97 mph fastball that has touched 99, and a hammer curveball in the mid-80s. He throws his heater with such ease that it looks like he's playing catch. He also has a hard slider and the makings of a changeup, though he rarely has needed more than two pitches to this point. He has a classic pitcher's body and strong makeup.

I have a serious man-crush on this kid... :D

With the Nationals zeroing in on Bryce Harper, Taillon is unlikely to become the first high school righthander selected No. 1 overall. He still could match or exceed two draft records shared by Beckett: the highest draft slot for a prep righty (No. 2), and the biggest guarantee ever given to a high school pitcher (a $7 million major league contract).

Now this makes me nervous. Would AM sign off on this kind of deal?

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I'm praying Taillon is there for us at #3.

I can imagine us having a Josh Beckett-type at the top of our rotation for years to come. Texas power pitchers like him don't come around often and tend to be special.

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