First off I wish the MLB would scrap the current draft system. Teams shouldn't get compensation picks if they lose FA's, and if they have offered arbitration. All picks should have their money sloted like the NBA. I know there's already an informal slot system in place but it's flawed when players like Stephen Drew and Craig Hansen slip past the top 10 because their agent is Scott Boras.
My ideal system would be set a set figure for every player in the first 20 rounds. After that, it's same price tag regardless if you get drafted in the 21st round or 36nd round. Teams should be able to trade away their draft picks.
BA has named their top 10 prospects for the 2006 Draft.
1. Andrew Miller, lhp, U. of North Carolina
2. Drew Stubbs, of, U. of Texas
3. Max Scherzer, rhp, U. of Missouri
4. Jordan Walden, rhp, Mansfield HS, Arlington, Texas
5. Daniel Bard, rhp, U. of North Carolina
6. Matt Latos, rhp, Coconut Creek (Fla.) HS
7. Wes Hodges, 3b, Georgia Tech
8. Ian Kennedy, rhp, U. of Southern California
9. Cody Johnson, of, Mosley HS, Lynnhaven, Fla.
10. Evan Longoria, ss, Long Beach State U.
I'm kind of surprised Miller is ranked number one. He has a great fastball and devasting slider but he hasn't learned to control the strike zone. He gives up too many walks. On the positive side he's done well at the Cape Cod League the past 2 years. Ideally when drafting pitchers, I like to see how well they do against wooden bats.
One name that's missing from that group is Matt Laporta from Florida State. He slugged .698 this season.
Here's the draft order (which will change once FA's get signed):
1. Royals
2. Rockies
3. Devil Rays
4. Pirates
5. Mariners
6. Tigers
7. Dodgers
8. Reds
9. Orioles
10. Giants
11. D'backs
12. Rangers
13. Cubs
14. Blue Jays
15. Nationals
16. Brewers
17. Padres
18. Mets
19. Marlins
20. Twins
21. Phillies
22. A's
23. Astros
24. Braves
25. Indians
26. Angels
27. Red Sox
28. Yanks
29. White Sox
30. Cardinals
Any team picking from 16-30 will lose their first round pick if they sign a A graded FA.
My ideal system would be set a set figure for every player in the first 20 rounds. After that, it's same price tag regardless if you get drafted in the 21st round or 36nd round. Teams should be able to trade away their draft picks.
BA has named their top 10 prospects for the 2006 Draft.
1. Andrew Miller, lhp, U. of North Carolina
2. Drew Stubbs, of, U. of Texas
3. Max Scherzer, rhp, U. of Missouri
4. Jordan Walden, rhp, Mansfield HS, Arlington, Texas
5. Daniel Bard, rhp, U. of North Carolina
6. Matt Latos, rhp, Coconut Creek (Fla.) HS
7. Wes Hodges, 3b, Georgia Tech
8. Ian Kennedy, rhp, U. of Southern California
9. Cody Johnson, of, Mosley HS, Lynnhaven, Fla.
10. Evan Longoria, ss, Long Beach State U.
I'm kind of surprised Miller is ranked number one. He has a great fastball and devasting slider but he hasn't learned to control the strike zone. He gives up too many walks. On the positive side he's done well at the Cape Cod League the past 2 years. Ideally when drafting pitchers, I like to see how well they do against wooden bats.
One name that's missing from that group is Matt Laporta from Florida State. He slugged .698 this season.
Here's the draft order (which will change once FA's get signed):
1. Royals
2. Rockies
3. Devil Rays
4. Pirates
5. Mariners
6. Tigers
7. Dodgers
8. Reds
9. Orioles
10. Giants
11. D'backs
12. Rangers
13. Cubs
14. Blue Jays
15. Nationals
16. Brewers
17. Padres
18. Mets
19. Marlins
20. Twins
21. Phillies
22. A's
23. Astros
24. Braves
25. Indians
26. Angels
27. Red Sox
28. Yanks
29. White Sox
30. Cardinals
Any team picking from 16-30 will lose their first round pick if they sign a A graded FA.
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