2012 MLB Draft

holy crap, i'm so jazzed right now it's ridiculous. loving the future of this organization, wearing blue and orange of course

 

I am loving this draft so far, but......

I just do not see how we can sign Mccullers. I know that we can make it happen dollars and sense wise but I just do not see how Boras will allow for the sense part.

If Luhnow pulls this off, I will want to make a poster of him to hang above my bed.:grin:

 

I don't see it either, but it's become obvious that he isn't afraid to swing for the fences. I'm guessing it's also a calculated risk sort of thing. Either he signs above slot value, assuming there's money leftover from Correa, and Luhnow gets a potential top 10 player at #41 in addition to Correa at #1. Or he goes to college, the Astros waste a free pick from Clint Barmes, and they pick 1st again today, so they can still add more pitchers that won't cause them to overpay.

 

http://blog.chron.com/ultimateastro...-pitcher-mccullers-jr-with-compensation-pick/

 

Yeah, I am sure they thought about the ramifications. It will be exciting to monitor the status of the signings at least.

 

Awesome!

Thanks, Bima!

 

The Astros said they talked the McCullers reps and the money is in there ballpark. Cant imagine them making that pick without being pretty darn sure they can get him. With some saving on Correa the word is we can basically give him top 10-15 money. That has to be hard for Boras to pass especially with Appel not seeming too happy now with his situation. Guessing Boras priced Appel out of the top couple picks!

 

Thank you bima...

This would be splendid!!!

Navy and orange..!!! Along with a farm system? Watch out american league here we come!!!!(in2016 or so)

 

Doesn't mean his camp was being honest, or that things won't change. We are probably looking at it going down to the deadline. Probably prevents us from taking any more signability gambles. $2.5 - $3M is my guess.

 

Plenty of talent remains in Day 2 of Draft

Rounds 2-15 will be streamed live on MLB.com on Tuesday, starting at noon ET, and rounds 16-40 will be streamed live starting at noon on Wednesday.

 

I'm not so sure about that. Luhnow and Heck aren't going to pass up on better guys who'd be willing to sign AT slot just based on the CHANCE that McClullers signs. Systems are built with Rounds 2-10. They're not going to jeopardize that for one prospect. (Now, maybe they won't shoot for many OVER-slot guys; but that's another story.)

 

I love how a small video stream popped up at the top of mlb.com. Nice layout with the previous picks, and upcoming picks on the sides.

 

Here's a look at some of the Top 100 Prospects List not yet selected.

35. Buttrey, RHP, Providence Sr HS (N.C.): When a pitcher kicks off a Draft season with a noticeable jump in velocity, it's going to attract attention. Buttrey did just that, causing an influx of scouts to the Charlotte area. Considering he's still a bit raw, his size, arm strength and potential should have many teams interested on Tuesday.

37. Rahier, SS, Palm Desert HS (Calif.): Rahier isn't taking the most typical path as a Draft prospect. He doesn't play for his high school team. Instead, the infielder chose to play for his spring travel team, playing in wood bat games instead of for his Palm Desert High School team, and scouts have been sure to check him out. The San Diego commit likely won't stay at shortstop, though all of his skills, from the power bat to his defensive tools, should profile just fine at third base.

42. Wood, LHP, Georgia: Combine left-handedness, velocity and pitching in a tough college conference, and the result is going to be a Draft prospect worth watching. Wood's overall command needs to improve as he moves on, but most of it is caused by some mechanical issues with his delivery. If corrected, he has the stuff to be a very intriguing left-handed starter.

44. Sanburn, RHP, Arkansas: Sanburn has seen most of his action on the Razorbacks out of the bullpen, and while he has started a few games, most see his future as a reliever. He does go right after hitters with a closer-like mentality, a role he could potentially fill at the next level.

47. Virant, LHP, Camarillo HS (Calif.): The UCLA commit throws his fastball for strikes and competes well. And he does it all with a very smooth delivery. Those raw ingredients, along with his ideal pitcher's frame and his handling of the big-spotlight events, had many scouts watching his progress this spring.

48. Kelly, 3B, Westview HS (Ore.): The top 2012 prospect from the Pacific Northwest, scouts took a look at Kelly both as a pitcher and as a third baseman. While initially it seemed like his arm might be of more interest, it became apparent as the Draft approached that most liked his potential as a position player more.

50. Walker, 1B/OF, Jacksonville: The son of a former NFL running back, Walker looks the part of a future slugger. The question is if he has the baseball skills to get there. A big, physical specimen, Walker has played first base and the outfield. There is some concern that he's a Ferrari with a VW engine.

 

I was really hoping for Virant, but then again, I'm just an amateur armchair.

I got a chubby when I heard that lol.

 

Fontana, Nolan
Florida, FL
SS
L/R
JR
5'11"
192lbs
DOB: 06/06/91

61. Nolan Fontana, SS, Florida: Take each of Fontana's tools individually and none of them may overwhelm you. Add them up and you'll like what you see a lot more. Fontana could be a very good second baseman, a decent shortstop or the kind of super utility man championship-caliber teams tend to have. Whatever the case, his abilities and instincts should allow him to help a big league club out quickly.

 

Lunhow really mining that Florida talent. Fontana was #61 on MLB.com's Top 100

 

Keith Law said Virant was going to be a tough sign and didn't expect him drafted early today.