2007 Draft

GatewaySnayke · Post by **GatewaySnayke** » June 7 07, 12:41 pm

Too funny.

Reading NSBB, it appears that Cub fans would rather the team go the Cardinal Way and draft almost exclusively from the college ranks.

maddash · Post by **maddash** » June 7 07, 12:42 pm

Gammons giving some props to the SMS... er, MSU baseball program.

mikechamp · Post by **mikechamp** » June 7 07, 12:42 pm

Lag sucks!!! How annoying!!

And is anyone else noticing that every time they put Jim "cubs fan" Callis on the screen, the ticker is on the cubs?

The irony makes me laugh.

GatewaySnayke · Post by **GatewaySnayke** » June 7 07, 12:43 pm

I have a really uneasy feeling that the Cardinals are going to take the Arietta (sp?) or LaPorta. I'm getting antsy over here...

Faceman · Post by **Faceman** » June 7 07, 12:44 pm

Balltilyafall4 wrote:I haven't heard anything about Max Scherzer..

Is he back in the draft?

If so, I'd love to see the Cards take em..

http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/dr ... 64039.html

MrCrowesGarden · Post by **MrCrowesGarden** » June 7 07, 12:44 pm

GatewaySnayke wrote:I have a really uneasy feeling that the Cardinals are going to take the Arietta (sp?) or LaPorta. I'm getting antsy over here...

Any year other than this one I'd agree.

But I think we're getting a HS'er this time around. The pitchers and third basemen are just too good to pass up.

Balltilyafall4 · Post by **Balltilyafall4** » June 7 07, 12:45 pm

Faceman wrote:
Balltilyafall4 wrote:I haven't heard anything about Max Scherzer..

Is he back in the draft?

If so, I'd love to see the Cards take em..
http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/dr ... 64039.html

Thanks face..

I missed that

jdk82 · Post by **jdk82** » June 7 07, 12:45 pm

Milwaukee Brewers select Matthew Laporta

Scouting Report: LaPorta led the nation in home runs as a sophomore in 2005, slugging 26 to set a school record. His power binge continued during that summer, when he anchored the heart of the order for Team USA's college national squad. His junior season was another story. He strained an oblique muscle in February, missed 13 games and never got untracked. The Red Sox drafted him in the 14th round last June, but he stuck to his bonus demands, reportedly $1 million, and returned to Gainesville for his senior season, with outstanding results. His .579 on-base percentage led the nation, as did his 1.432 on-base plus slugging. He has improved his approach and kept his hands inside the ball better this year, making better contact, and his plus-plus raw power remains a game-changing tool. When he gets his arms extended, he can launch balls out to all parts of the park. He's a below-average defensive player who is relegated to first base as a professional, but could be taken in the top half of the first round this year nonetheless. His adviser is Scott Boras, which can always be a factor in where a player goes.

AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB
.423 156 57 66 10 0 19 49 2

cabby7588 · Post by **cabby7588** » June 7 07, 12:47 pm

Flaschat for the first round (or less...or more)? I'll be in there....

jdk82 · Post by **jdk82** » June 7 07, 12:47 pm

Laporta to the Brewers is a terrible pick he is more of a DH type player