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MLB Draft Thread

The Rule 4 draft (AKA baseball’s amateur draft) will be held on Tuesday, June 6 and Wednesday, June 7.

MLB.com will be doing a live feed this year, beginning at noon on Tuesday. The entire first round will be announced live by MLB’s exec VP for baseball operations, Jimmie Lee Solomon, exclusively on MLB.com beginning just before 1. MLB.tv will be covering the first five rounds of the draft, and MLB Radio will have the entire draft. (IIRC, XM channel 175 had the whole thing last year, and will probably carry it again).

John Sickels and the regulars conducted their five-round mock draft over at Minor League Ball over the weekend.

First round.
Supplemental 1st round.
2nd round.
3rd round.
4th round.
5th round.

Some interesting choices in there.

BA’s Will Lingo speculated that KC may (again) be moving away from Andrew Miller for the #1 overall pick. The sticking point appears to be financial, of course:

Miller reportedly wants a major league contract, the price of which started at $6 million and may now be eight figures. At the same time, Kansas City doesn’t want to exceed the $4 million bonus it paid a year ago to No. 2 overall pick Alex Gordon, considered a superior talent to Miller.

I certainly wouldn’t want to pay more for Miller than Gordon.

Lingo also comments on a possible reason why some high-profile draft-and-follows (hello, Beato) didn’t sign:

MLB, which has established a system of recommended bonuses for every pick through the first 10 rounds, also provided bonus recommendations for significant draft-and-follows this year, sources said.

Those recommendations apparently played a big role in the Mets’ decision not to sign righthander Pedro Beato, and the Devil Rays’ decision not to sign righthander Bryan Morris. Both are potential first-round picks in this year’s draft.

BA has its complete list of confirmed draft-and-follow signings from the 2005 draft, along with fifth-year seniors who signed.

Mike Emeigh Posted: June 05, 2006 at 09:33 AM | 839 comment(s)
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301. Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Griffin (Vlad) Posted: June 06, 2006 at 02:13 PM (#2053685)

I'm talking about Felix, btw. I realize that it might be ambiguous from context.

302. Mark Edward's Got That Go Go Gadget Flow Posted: June 06, 2006 at 02:15 PM (#2053688)

I must compliment MLB on the job they're doing today. No audio interruptions, and this is the first year the Draft Tracker has been up-to-date. Kudos.

303. MM1f Posted: June 06, 2006 at 02:16 PM (#2053689)

Furnish should at least be a good reliver and could keep starting in the pros.
Strikeout lefty

304. battlekow Posted: June 06, 2006 at 02:17 PM (#2053691)

Joba Chamberlain used to weigh 300 lbs? What an unfortunate name, kind of like the behemoth I went to high school with named Lauren Jett.

305. MM1f Posted: June 06, 2006 at 02:17 PM (#2053692)

Crap. I JUST realized Brett Anderson hadn't been picked yet till he was

306. Adam Everett Koop (Walewander) Posted: June 06, 2006 at 02:18 PM (#2053695)

Is the Jeff Kunkel the Tigers signed out of Michigan related to the crappy Rangers SS of yore?

307. JC in DC Posted: June 06, 2006 at 02:18 PM (#2053696)

nice story about Chamberlain: http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/news/story?id=2343052

308. MM1f Posted: June 06, 2006 at 02:19 PM (#2053698)

Hmm. Orioles went out of their way to list Ryan Adams as a 3b instead of 2b

309. cardsfanboy Posted: June 06, 2006 at 02:19 PM (#2053699)

I think the Cardinals need to draft another pitcher or two, as they have a history of 1. giving them a chance, and 2.developing pitchers.....

310. Mark Edward's Got That Go Go Gadget Flow Posted: June 06, 2006 at 02:19 PM (#2053700)

Damn, would've been nice to see either the Mets or Yanks take Ryan Adams.

311. Harold Reynolds: An Erotic Life (AG#1F) Posted: June 06, 2006 at 02:19 PM (#2053701)

I can't find anything on Royals second round pick Jason Taylor. The high school shortstop, not the Dolphind DE. I assume this is a signability pick and a reach? Dayton Moore can't get here fast enough.

312. Dan Szymborski Posted: June 06, 2006 at 02:19 PM (#2053702)

I appreciate that MLB does their drafts quickly and economically, but it'd be nice to get a minute to breathe.

313. battlekow Posted: June 06, 2006 at 02:20 PM (#2053704)

The Brewers drafted...Brent Brewer? Come on.

314. JC in DC Posted: June 06, 2006 at 02:20 PM (#2053705)

Chamberlain has better makeup and should come with a lower price tag

Insert tasteless American Indian joke here???

315. Brandon in MO (for America!) Posted: June 06, 2006 at 02:20 PM (#2053707)

Chamberlain will become the highest-drafted Native American ever when he goes in the first 10 picks.

Who is the highest-drafted Native American ever?

316. Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Griffin (Vlad) Posted: June 06, 2006 at 02:22 PM (#2053709)

BA had Taylor listed as the fifth-best player in VA.

317. JC in DC Posted: June 06, 2006 at 02:22 PM (#2053710)

I appreciate that MLB does their drafts quickly and economically, but it'd be nice to get a minute to breathe.

Who said you can't breathe? No wonder you're libertarian. Any imposition literally suffocates you.

318. bibigon Posted: June 06, 2006 at 02:23 PM (#2053711)

Who is the highest-drafted Native American ever?

My understanding is that Jacoby Ellsbury was the first Native American ever taken in the first round...

319. I Love LA (OFF) Posted: June 06, 2006 at 02:23 PM (#2053712)

Mulvey!!!!

Yeah babyeh!

320. MM1f Posted: June 06, 2006 at 02:23 PM (#2053713)

"Who is the highest-drafted Native American ever?"

Josh Wahpehpah I'd guess

321. MM1f Posted: June 06, 2006 at 02:24 PM (#2053714)

Oh, duh.

Yeah #20 is definately more right than my guess.
I knew Ellsbury was but i totally blanked

322. Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Griffin (Vlad) Posted: June 06, 2006 at 02:26 PM (#2053715)

"Insert tasteless American Indian joke here???"

Maybe he'll sign for a handful of shiny beads!

"Who is the highest-drafted Native American ever?"

Jayhawk Owens went 66th overall. Don't know whether anyone else was higher...

323. battlekow Posted: June 06, 2006 at 02:26 PM (#2053716)

Are the Brewers going to be able to sign Brewer away from FSU football?

324. My Name Is rLr And You Can Count On It Posted: June 06, 2006 at 02:27 PM (#2053717)

And Atlanta drafts another Georgian.

325. joshtothemaxx Posted: June 06, 2006 at 02:29 PM (#2053719)

how did they not comment that the Brewers took a guy with the last name Brewer?

326. Mark Edward's Got That Go Go Gadget Flow Posted: June 06, 2006 at 02:29 PM (#2053720)

I wouldn't be disappointed if the White Sox took Chad Tracy at 73, even though they haven't had much success with early-round catchers (Mark Johnson, Donny Lucy) in recent years.

327. MM1f Posted: June 06, 2006 at 02:29 PM (#2053721)

"Are the Brewers going to be able to sign Brewer away from FSU football?"

It'll be tough to match the signing bonus Bowdens offering. Maybe AJ Nicholson will threaten to steal his TV if he doesnt come to Tallahasse

328. Mike Emeigh Posted: June 06, 2006 at 02:31 PM (#2053724)

I've closed two comments relating to subscription-only material. DO NOT cut-and-paste subscription-only material here; it's a violation of your terms of service with the subscription site.

-- MWE

329. Brandon in MO (for America!) Posted: June 06, 2006 at 02:31 PM (#2053725)

I found the ultimate in short pitchers.

Danny Ray Herrera, University of New Mexico, Junior, 5'7/145, BL/TL, Alum of Permian HS in Odessa.

His stats so far.

2004: 5.33 ERA, 51K/24BB in 72 2/3 IP, 3 WP, 9 hit batsmen
2005: 6.10 ERA, 67K/33BB in 93 IP, 2 WP, 8 hit batsmen
2006: 2.24 ERA, 104K/29BB in 128 1/3 IP, 3 WP, 4 hit batsmen

Keep in mind that

1) he pitches his home games at the altitude of a mile high (Albuquerque, NM)
2) He's not going to get picked today, he could get a 30th round pick.
3) He's very short, therefore he won't get a lot of attention.

330. Mark Edward's Got That Go Go Gadget Flow Posted: June 06, 2006 at 02:32 PM (#2053727)

White Sox go with a closer, taking Matt Long out of Miami of Ohio. There was speculation they'd go with a closer, considering the bullpen woes. Would've liked to see better numbers, considering the competition he was facing. Decent pick overall.

331. battlekow Posted: June 06, 2006 at 02:33 PM (#2053728)

Maybe AJ Nicholson will threaten to steal his TV if he doesnt come to Tallahasse

Or maybe Najeh Davenport will poop in his closet. Oh wait, that's Miami.

332. My Name Is rLr And You Can Count On It Posted: June 06, 2006 at 02:34 PM (#2053729)

1) he pitches his home games at the altitude of a mile high (Albuquerque, NM)

Actually, a lot higher than that. I believe the elevation is more like 8000-9000 feet. You get winded a lot more easily up there, too.

333. Mike Emeigh Posted: June 06, 2006 at 02:34 PM (#2053730)

I wouldn't be disappointed if the White Sox took Chad Tracy at 73

They didn't. They took Miami of Ohio's Matt Long, who underwent TJ two years ago and came back strong this year. A good pick, IMO; he could easily have gone higher.

-- MWE

334. Hey, it's what Johan uses (Matt) Posted: June 06, 2006 at 02:34 PM (#2053732)

Great pick by the Mets.

More specifics on Mulvey from this morning's Inquirer:

Kevin Mulvey, righthanded pitcher, 6-2, 175, junior at Villanova: Mulvey has first-round potential with a 94-m.p.h. fastball and wicked 85-m.p.h. slider. He was drafted out of high school by the St. Louis Cardinals.

335. battlekow Posted: June 06, 2006 at 02:35 PM (#2053734)

Seriously though, the Rolando Pascual and other signings by Milwaukee lately signal that Attanasio is willing to splurge when Melvin tells him it could really help. That bodes well for signing Brewer.

336. Der Komminsk-sar Posted: June 06, 2006 at 02:36 PM (#2053735)

herrera has been noticed, but he doesn't throw hard - low/mid 80s. plus change, gets grounders. solid, not phenomenal, in summer ball.

on the board: lars anderson, walden, melancon, derrick robinson, samardzija, laporta, stephen king, latos, dallas buck...

337. Brandon in MO (for America!) Posted: June 06, 2006 at 02:36 PM (#2053737)

The Royals will pick the top knuckleball pitcher in NCAA Baseball with the 77th pick

338. Mike Emeigh Posted: June 06, 2006 at 02:37 PM (#2053738)

Jayhawk Owens went 66th overall

Jayhawk is now managing Chattanooga. He always - always - looks like he's ticked off about something, usually the umpiring.

-- MWE

339. My Name Is rLr And You Can Count On It Posted: June 06, 2006 at 02:38 PM (#2053739)

samardzija

The ND wide receiver?

340. Brandon in MO (for America!) Posted: June 06, 2006 at 02:38 PM (#2053740)

herrera has been noticed, but he doesn't throw hard - low/mid 80s

So basically he could be a LOOGY in the future?

341. JC in DC Posted: June 06, 2006 at 02:38 PM (#2053741)

How much of an overreach was Mattingly?

342. MM1f Posted: June 06, 2006 at 02:39 PM (#2053742)

I know #37 was a joke comment but it got me thinking....ARE there any? anyone know?

343. Mike Emeigh Posted: June 06, 2006 at 02:39 PM (#2053743)

Mulvey dropped a ton; he was being looked at as a late 1st round/supplemental pick. Nice snatch by the Mets.

-- MWE

344. Mark Edward's Got That Go Go Gadget Flow Posted: June 06, 2006 at 02:39 PM (#2053744)

Talking about college closers available when the Sox picked, Mark Melancon (aside from having a very quality first name) definitely had better numbers than Long and probably played against better competition overall. However, he was apparently worked like a horse at Arizona and has major injury troubles. Kenny Williams has definitely gone with the safer picks this year, going with guys like McCulloch and Long over Beato, Brett Anderson, and Chris Tillman.

345. battlekow Posted: June 06, 2006 at 02:39 PM (#2053745)

The ND wide receiver?

Yes.

346. Brandon in MO (for America!) Posted: June 06, 2006 at 02:40 PM (#2053746)

I know #37 was a joke comment but it got me thinking....ARE there any? anyone know?

I would be stunned if there was a knuckleball pitcher who got more than about 15 innings in NCAA ball

347. battlekow Posted: June 06, 2006 at 02:41 PM (#2053747)

mlb.com feature on Jeff Samardzija.

348. Harveys Wallbangers Posted: June 06, 2006 at 02:43 PM (#2053750)

battlekow:

My understanding is that Mark A. has complete faith in Melvin's ability to judge talent. And that when Melvin REALLY pitches ownership will ante up.

FWIW...............

349. Randy Jones Posted: June 06, 2006 at 02:43 PM (#2053749)

Hasn't Samardzija already said he's going back to ND to play football? I can't see him going with baseball anyway, as it stands he's a likely top 10 pick in the NFL draft.

350. battlekow Posted: June 06, 2006 at 02:43 PM (#2053751)

By the way, Josh Wahpepah went 76th overall.

351. MM1f Posted: June 06, 2006 at 02:43 PM (#2053752)

Hamiltons a good pick.
MUCH better than LaPorta

352. Der Komminsk-sar Posted: June 06, 2006 at 02:43 PM (#2053753)

39: yes - blake mcginley might be a good comp.
knuckleball: there are - i've seen a story on this - but i don't remember who. sorry, not helpful.
brett anderson reminds me of j.d. martin.
matt sulentic and dellin betances are still out there as well.
anyone else having audio problems with the mlb video feed?

353. Mike Emeigh Posted: June 06, 2006 at 02:44 PM (#2053755)

How much of an overreach was Mattingly?

Pretty big; he wasn't in BA's top 200. The pre-draft talk was that there was a chance he could go in the first 10 rounds.

-- MWE

354. MM1f Posted: June 06, 2006 at 02:45 PM (#2053756)

"anyone else having audio problems with the mlb video feed?"

It rebuffers everynow and then and takes a full min to do it but my internets being weird on its own so i dont know

355. battlekow Posted: June 06, 2006 at 02:45 PM (#2053757)

Harvey:

Well, I know, but even if Attanasio and Melvin are willing to pay the guy $4 million to sign, he still might not. Maybe they're counting on getting some sort of last name-synergy discount. I hope they had a pre-draft deal worked out.

356. My Name Is rLr And You Can Count On It Posted: June 06, 2006 at 02:45 PM (#2053758)

Colorado took a soft-tossing lefty? May God have mercy on his soul.

357. MM1f Posted: June 06, 2006 at 02:47 PM (#2053760)

I really dont get Blake Wood as the top pick inthe 3rd round.
WTF. Solid stuff but not great and hes been utterly ordinary at Tech

358. Der Komminsk-sar Posted: June 06, 2006 at 02:48 PM (#2053761)

royals fans: blake wood is better than his stas, but still a lousy pick at the top of the third rd.

359. Brandon in MO (for America!) Posted: June 06, 2006 at 02:48 PM (#2053762)

Blake Wood to KC.

Anybody got any information on him?

360. Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Griffin (Vlad) Posted: June 06, 2006 at 02:48 PM (#2053763)

Who the hell is Shelby Ford?

361. Brandon in MO (for America!) Posted: June 06, 2006 at 02:49 PM (#2053764)

these picks are clearly not signability, or else KC would be picking ordinary college seniors.

362. MM1f Posted: June 06, 2006 at 02:50 PM (#2053765)

"Blake Wood to KC."

Lefty. Solid athlete, couldve been an OF at Tech.
Solid stuff but has the knack for looking like crap whenever i see him...which works out well cos i like seeing Tech lose

363. Mike Emeigh Posted: June 06, 2006 at 02:51 PM (#2053767)

Who the hell is Shelby Ford?

Oklahoma State 2B, transferred from TCU. He's an overdraft, IMO.

-- MWE

364. Nothing Iffey About Griffey Posted: June 06, 2006 at 02:51 PM (#2053768)

What the heck are the Reds doing?

365. Mark Edward's Got That Go Go Gadget Flow Posted: June 06, 2006 at 02:51 PM (#2053769)

Nice pick for the Rangers at 88 (Chad Tracy).

366. Mike Emeigh Posted: June 06, 2006 at 02:51 PM (#2053770)

Chad Tracy to the Rangers at 88.

-- MWE

367. MM1f Posted: June 06, 2006 at 02:51 PM (#2053771)

Der-K is right that hes better than his stats though, not that thats saying much.
I have thought for awhile he could be a nice LOOGY

368. Brandon in MO (for America!) Posted: June 06, 2006 at 02:52 PM (#2053772)

MM1f, Wood is a right-handed pitcher

369. Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Griffin (Vlad) Posted: June 06, 2006 at 02:53 PM (#2053773)

Hm, "He profiles as an offensive-oriented second baseman or utilityman as a pro." Do the Pirates know that it's not against the rules to take a guy with some upside?

370. MM1f Posted: June 06, 2006 at 02:53 PM (#2053774)

Crap.
You know what i just did

I mixed Lee Hyde and BLake Wood up in my head

371. Der Komminsk-sar Posted: June 06, 2006 at 02:53 PM (#2053776)

langley to fla @ 90 - my favorite prep catcher in the draft ... unfortunately, this probably means he's not going to gt.

372. MM1f Posted: June 06, 2006 at 02:54 PM (#2053777)

"MM1f, Wood is a right-handed pitcher"

Definately came around a second ago on tthat.

Ive been mixing Wood and Hyde up for 3 years now

373. Brandon in MO (for America!) Posted: June 06, 2006 at 02:54 PM (#2053778)

Steven "Cujo" King!

374. Mark Edward's Got That Go Go Gadget Flow Posted: June 06, 2006 at 02:54 PM (#2053779)

I like the Nats' pick of Stephen King.

375. Brandon in MO (for America!) Posted: June 06, 2006 at 02:55 PM (#2053780)

I wonder when KC starts to draft more players out of College of Charleston.

376. MM1f Posted: June 06, 2006 at 02:56 PM (#2053781)

Wood has been taking one for the team this year, pitching through shin splints cos Tech has been ravaged with injuries, so his stats are way down bc of that.

377. My Name Is rLr And You Can Count On It Posted: June 06, 2006 at 02:56 PM (#2053782)

Sidearm reliever? That's fun.

378. Mark Edward's Got That Go Go Gadget Flow Posted: June 06, 2006 at 02:56 PM (#2053783)

Mets pick Joseph Smith from Wright State- first Horizon League player to go, congrats.

Also, first prophet to go, so congrats on that.

379. Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Griffin (Vlad) Posted: June 06, 2006 at 02:56 PM (#2053784)

"He's an overdraft, IMO."

So what else is new?

At least we got Lincoln.

380. MM1f Posted: June 06, 2006 at 02:57 PM (#2053785)

What does 75 mean?

381. Harveys Wallbangers Posted: June 06, 2006 at 02:57 PM (#2053786)

I actually saw Cole Gillepsie play. His bat speed looked right but his arm is for sh*t.......

382. Mike Emeigh Posted: June 06, 2006 at 02:58 PM (#2053787)

What the heck are the Reds doing?

The opposite of what they did last year and the year before :)

-- MWE

383. Brandon in MO (for America!) Posted: June 06, 2006 at 02:59 PM (#2053788)

When it comes to pitching, is there a time limit for how long you can stand on the mound with your leg up (after coming set)?

384. Der Komminsk-sar Posted: June 06, 2006 at 02:59 PM (#2053789)

langley = angel salome w/ less bat, better glove (don't like salome's passed balls)

i like sulentic to oak @ 98. a lot.

385. MM1f Posted: June 06, 2006 at 02:59 PM (#2053790)

Sulentic finally.
To the As (shocker)

386. battlekow Posted: June 06, 2006 at 02:59 PM (#2053791)

My idea for promoting Cole Gillispie.

387. Mike Emeigh Posted: June 06, 2006 at 03:02 PM (#2053794)

Joe Smith could be a draft-and-follow; he's a fourth-year junior who had shoulder surgery following graduation from HS and didn't make the team his first year in college, so he could go back to Wright State and sign following the 2007 season if the Mets don't think he's quite ready. He projects as a closer; his stuff is *really* nasty and he hasn't had a lot of problems with lefties.

-- MWE

388. My Name Is rLr And You Can Count On It Posted: June 06, 2006 at 03:03 PM (#2053795)

Give me Dellin Betances, please. He's a local kid. Throw me a bone.

389. Mike Emeigh Posted: June 06, 2006 at 03:04 PM (#2053796)

Chad Rodgers to the Braves - another HS pitcher, this one from Ohio. Polished HS pitcher with adequate stuff.

-- MWE

390. MM1f Posted: June 06, 2006 at 03:06 PM (#2053797)

Cards will tangle with Boras again taking Gary Daley

391. Mark Edward's Got That Go Go Gadget Flow Posted: June 06, 2006 at 03:06 PM (#2053798)

White Sox take Justin Edwards, left-handed high school pitcher out of Florida. BA ranked him 108th overall. Apparently not a hard thrower.

392. My Name Is rLr And You Can Count On It Posted: June 06, 2006 at 03:07 PM (#2053799)

What's a Zachary McAllister?

393. Brandon in MO (for America!) Posted: June 06, 2006 at 03:07 PM (#2053800)

Torii Hunter didn't know anybody on the Minnesota Twins when they picked him?

(At least someone noted to Torii that Kirby Puckett was on the Twins)

394. Mike Emeigh Posted: June 06, 2006 at 03:07 PM (#2053801)

Red Sox take P Bryson Cox out of Rice; Yankees take HS P Zach McAllister.

-- MWE

395. VG Posted: June 06, 2006 at 03:08 PM (#2053803)

Apparently not a hard thrower.

Yeah, MLB.com says, "Velocity has varied, but he's hit 90 mph." He's 5'11" and 170 pounds.

396. Brandon in MO (for America!) Posted: June 06, 2006 at 03:09 PM (#2053804)

"Big Richie!"

Because saying "Big Dick!" would sound weird.

397. Mike Emeigh Posted: June 06, 2006 at 03:10 PM (#2053806)

McAliister is a two-sport star (basketball and baseball) whose dad is a D'backs cross-checker. Still has some room to grow.

-- MWE

398. Der Komminsk-sar Posted: June 06, 2006 at 03:10 PM (#2053808)

why dfe a senior picked in the third rd?
so, who has fallen far enough that they might go to college? walden, derrick robinson, jason miller. maybe lars anderson and matt latos.

399. Brandon in MO (for America!) Posted: June 06, 2006 at 03:11 PM (#2053809)

Big Dick Sexson is Richie Sexson's porn alias.

(Granted, Richie is not short for Richard)

400. Mike Emeigh Posted: June 06, 2006 at 03:13 PM (#2053811)

why dfe a senior picked in the third rd?

Smith has one more year of eligibility, because he didn't play as a freshman.

-- MWE

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