2007 Draft

Fan_In_NY · Post by **Fan_In_NY** » June 7 07, 9:53 am

Fat Strat wrote:
Matt Wieters, C
Personally, I don't think position matters much in the draft. Ability is what matters, but I'm just getting into this MLB draft thing, and I don't pretend to know anything.

I usually agree that position doesnt matter, however when drafting older college players it would be best if they are on the good side of the defensive spectrum. I know the Cards are getting a ton of production from older (from college) 1B in the minors from their last few drafts. These players despite their great numbers really dont have any value to the Cardinals. And the amount of suitors in trades is limited because most teams have superstars or older stars at 1B. I feel like an athletic catcher can be moved to other places. If you are drafting a high school player, I wouldnt pay attention to the position because by the time they may work their way through the system the position may be vacant at the major league level.

jdk82 · Post by **jdk82** » June 7 07, 10:23 am

Hour and a half till draft time here is my mock but what do i know

1.Tampa Bay- David Price
2.Kansas City- Josh Vitters
3.Chicago NL- Jarrod Parker
4.Pittsburgh- Devin Mesoraco
5.Baltimore- Ross Detweiler
6.Washington-Rick Porcello
7.Brewers- Matt Weiters
8.Colorado-Mike Moustakas
9.Arizona-Daniel Moskos
10.San Fran-Matt Dominguez
11.Seattle-Casey Weathers
12.Florida-Jason Heyward
13.Cleveland-Blake Bleavan
14.Atlanta-Josh Smoker
15.Cincinnati-Kevin Ahrens
16.Blue Jays-Phillipe Aumont
17.Texas-Julio Borbon
18.St Louis- Micheal Main
19.Philadelphia-Michael Burgess
20.Dodgers-Madison Bumgarner
21.Toronto-Pete Kozmo
22.San Fran-Tim Alderson
23.San Diego-Joe Savery
24.Rangers-Matt Laporta
25.White Sox- Jack McGreary
26.Oakland-Beau Mills
27.Tigers-James Simmons
28Minnesota- Will Middlebrook.
29.Giants-Chris Carpenter
30. NY Yankees-Andrew Brackman

St. Louis
36. Nevin Griffith
71.Mitch Canham
82. Barry Enright

jdk82 · Post by **jdk82** » June 7 07, 10:55 am

For those interested this is info on how late the draft will go and what time its starts tomorrow.

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla.–There is finally some concrete word on just how long the draft will last today.MLB plans to draft up until 8:30 EDT, regardless of round. Of course, they’ll finish the round they’re in, but will not start another round after 8:30 tonight.

Also, the draft will resume at 11:30 am EDT tomorrow, and one MLB source I spoke with confirmed what Baseball America speculated earlier this spring, that several clubs will continue drafting all the way through the 50th and final round. Tomorrow’s session could last as late as 9-10 pm.

BW23 · Post by **BW23** » June 7 07, 10:59 am

jdk...I guess you saw the other stuff posted at BA.

Mike Moustakas to the Royals.

That throws everyone off already. It leaves Vitters for the Cubs even though they were attempting to work out a deal for Parker.

Fall, Wieters, fall.

jdk82 · Post by **jdk82** » June 7 07, 11:04 am

BW23 wrote:jdk...I guess you saw the other stuff posted at BA.

Mike Moustakas to the Royals.

That throws everyone off already. It leaves Vitters for the Cubs even though they were attempting to work out a deal for Parker.

Fall, Wieters, fall.

Some guys believe Moustakas is better than Vitters. Both are damn good players, that definately throws a wrench into some teams plans.

jdk82 · Post by **jdk82** » June 7 07, 11:07 am

Cardinals have a list of 14 players that they want at 14. Here are some hints that Lunhow gave.

There are several high school pitchers on the list.
David Price is on there, even though he’s universally expected to go No. 1.
There are some players that “pundits” would find surprising.
As quoted in today’s article, there are some players the Cardinals think they could tinker with something to make them major leaguers.

Socnorb11 · Post by **Socnorb11** » June 7 07, 11:15 am

jdk82 wrote:Cardinals have a list of 14 players that they want at 14. Here are some hints that Lunhow gave.

There are several high school pitchers on the list.
David Price is on there, even though he’s universally expected to go No. 1.
There are some players that “pundits” would find surprising.
As quoted in today’s article, there are some players the Cardinals think they could tinker with something to make them major leaguers.

Ugh!! Sounds like the Kip Wells/Jason Marquis theory is trickling its way down into the draft strategy.

jdk82 · Post by **jdk82** » June 7 07, 11:16 am

BW23 wrote:jdk...I guess you saw the other stuff posted at BA.

Mike Moustakas to the Royals.

That throws everyone off already. It leaves Vitters for the Cubs even though they were attempting to work out a deal for Parker.

Fall, Wieters, fall.

Buster Olney just reported that Vitters to KC is a done deal. Nobody knows apparently.

BW23 · Post by **BW23** » June 7 07, 11:30 am

I trust Callis more than Olney...but I like both of them. Should be fun. Wish I could be around.

jdk82 · Post by **jdk82** » June 7 07, 11:34 am

BW23 wrote:I trust Callis more than Olney...but I like both of them. Should be fun. Wish I could be around.

I will post the other teams picks in this thread and the Cardinals in the other thread for your viewing pleasure.