2012 MLB Draft - Page 5

bobmarley · 05-17-2012, 02:06 PM

I'll take Buxton

tellitlikeitis · 05-18-2012, 03:15 PM

Unnamed exec: "Our read is that Luhnow is going to want somebody fairly close to MLB. I'm betting that's Appel."es.pn/JlYwLI
— Astros County (@AstrosCounty) May 18, 2012

tellitlikeitis · 05-24-2012, 10:21 AM

For those of you looking to kill some time wherever you are...

Kevin Gausman is in action today.

LonghornFan · 05-24-2012, 10:46 AM

I want Appel. Pitching wins, look at the current Nats.

cardpire · 05-24-2012, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by LonghornFan

I want Appel. Pitching wins, look at the current Nats.

we are a quarter of the way into the season. what exactly have the nats won?

juicystream · 05-24-2012, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by cardpire

we are a quarter of the way into the season. what exactly have the nats won?

5 more games than us?

Look at where Philly is with their pitching. Defending WS champs finished last year with the best offense in the NL, and have the best offense again this year.

jim1961 · 05-24-2012, 11:20 AM

I just got through looking at about 20 different draft boards. In all, only Buxton and Appel were mentioned as the 1st pick (no surprise).

I didnt count, but id say Buxton lead by a very slight margin.

One note did catch my eye. While Appel is ahead of other pitchers in this draft, he doesnt separate himself from the others by much. Where as Buxton seems the clear favorite among position players by a good amount. Food for thought.

Ricksmith · 05-24-2012, 11:23 AM

I will still be happy with Appel, but I would prefer Buxton. I think Luhnow will go with the experienced, polished, college arm.

jim1961 · 05-24-2012, 11:28 AM

The question I have is this. What pitcher may be available at #41 and how much of a downgrade would he be compared to Appel if we were to take Buxton at #1?

LonghornFan · 05-24-2012, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by cardpire

we are a quarter of the way into the season. what exactly have the nats won?

Young team, great arms every night on the mound, finally turning into a winning team without their "marque" player if that's what anyone wants to call him, and a bright future ahead. I'd take that in a heartbeat over what I witnessed the last couple of years.

Troll on though.

tellitlikeitis · 05-29-2012, 11:11 PM

Just heard Nick Williams has signed a letter of intent with Texas A&M - but don't be shocked if he ends up at a JC this fall instead.
— keithlaw (@keithlaw) May 30, 2012

cardpire · 05-29-2012, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by LonghornFan

Young team, great arms every night on the mound, finally turning into a winning team without their "marque" player if that's what anyone wants to call him, and a bright future ahead. I'd take that in a heartbeat over what I witnessed the last couple of years.

Troll on though.

lol. just saw this post. the nats have 1 starting pitcher that they drafted in the 1st round. 1. and only 2 of their 5 were drafted by them, period.

hey, it's ok posting without having a clue what the **** you are talking about, but please please leave the name-calling out of it, ok shmoopies??

stick to the hangout where you can make more meaningful contributions like telling people that you think st. arnold's beer is terrible and posting pictures of your bottle of whiskey. thanks.

LonghornFan · 05-30-2012, 08:58 AM

Your point on one in the first round? Can you argue the Nats are getting good starting pitching and are actually winning and drawing big crowds now?

We have **** for pitching in the minors, and I'm down with taking a nice pitcher close to ready for the majors (maybe 2-3 years out) and keep drafting pitchers if available. Anything to build up the arms in the farm system. Also, 2 of their five were drafted, so they used other farm guys/roster players as trade bait to trade for more arms in the majors? Yeah, kinda how you build a team, with a good farm system and sometimes trades are made. We have **** to even make a decent trade save for Altuve and Lowrie, and so far they look like long time keepers.

You're right, I have zero idea what I'm talking about. I've not followed the 'Stros for over 30 years. Sorry for the pictures of things you would have to work hours for stocking shelves to buy. Just pocket change to myself.

Nook · 05-30-2012, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by LonghornFan

Your point on one in the first round? Can you argue the Nats are getting good starting pitching and are actually winning and drawing big crowds now?

We have **** for pitching in the minors, and I'm down with taking a nice pitcher close to ready for the majors (maybe 2-3 years out) and keep drafting pitchers if available. Anything to build up the arms in the farm system. Also, 2 of their five were drafted, so they used other farm guys/roster players as trade bait to trade for more arms in the majors? Yeah, kinda how you build a team, with a good farm system and sometimes trades are made. We have **** to even make a decent trade save for Altuve and Lowrie, and so far they look like long time keepers.

You're right, I have zero idea what I'm talking about. I've not followed the 'Stros for over 30 years. Sorry for the pictures of things you would have to work hours for stocking shelves to buy. Just pocket change to myself.

I wouldn't say the Astros have nothing in the minors as far as pitching go. Cosart and Foltzy both are very promising and there are a few others in the lower levels.

LonghornFan · 05-30-2012, 09:29 AM

I would love it if they could add more, and a college ace is what I would prefer over a high school kid who plays country ball.

tellitlikeitis · 05-30-2012, 10:18 AM

Monday's first pick reportedly down to Appel, Buxton, or Correa fb.me/1G5iZZYDi
— Mike Tauser (@farmstros) May 30, 2012

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Correa Reportedly in the Picture too

One of the names that came up in Jim Callis' draft chat with the Farmstros Village yesterday was Carlos Correa. Callis didn't say this in the chat, but on Sports Talk 790 in Houston this morning, he reportedly said Mark Appel, Byron Buxton and Correa are the only three players still in the running to be the Astros' first pick on Monday.
Correa is a shortstop from the Puerto Rico Baseball Academy. You can see some video of him hitting and fielding at this link.

MadMax · 05-30-2012, 10:32 AM

What I've read of Correa makes him sound much more impressive than either Buxton or Appel.

No Worries · 05-30-2012, 10:39 AM

Down to two hitters and one pitcher? Methinks that is a 66.67% chance that the Astros are taking a hitter. Since Correa is already showing his power tool, he would be my choice over Buxton.

Bear_Bryant · 05-30-2012, 11:33 AM

I would much rather have one of the hitters over Appel.

rocks_fan · 05-30-2012, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by tellitlikeitis

Monday's first pick reportedly down to Appel, Buxton, or Correa fb.me/1G5iZZYDi
— Mike Tauser (@farmstros) May 30, 2012

Man that is one big kid. I can see why most see him moving to 3rd base fairly soon.

Personally, I know we have pretty decent depth in the outfield, but Buxton is still hard to say no to. The only thing he hasn't shown this year is his power, and that's because he's seen fewer balls to hit. Teaming him with Springer is awfully hard to pass up.