2006 MLB Draft

[BatsareBugs]

Re: 2006 MLB Draft

Are there any notable college third basemens in this draft? If not I'd guess the Padres go after either a starting pitcher or an outfielder.

I'm hoping they also pick up Jeremy Barfield.

[BunnyHardaway]

Re: 2006 MLB Draft

Are there any notable college third basemens in this draft? If not I'd guess the Padres go after either a starting pitcher or an outfielder.

I'm hoping they also pick up Jeremy Barfield.

Evan Longoria...

[MassNole]

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Where does FSU OF Shane Robinson project to go?

[BatsareBugs]

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Evan Longoria...

I don't think he'll be out there on seventeenth if he's the best third base prospect in the first round. But then again anything can happen.

It'll be interesting to see if the Padres do go after a college third basemen because they're pretty high on Chase Headley (who is currently in Single A) but they are pretty thin at that position.

It's this Tuesday huh?

[mjb2124]

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If the Royals pass up on the talented lefty from UNC, they need to lose their franchise.<bleep>

He's talented, but he's struggled at times against better hitting teams. He should be the consensus #1, but he's no sure thing. This draft is one of the worst in many years.
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[BunnyHardaway]

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He's talented, but he's struggled at times against better hitting teams. He should be the consensus #1, but he's no sure thing. This draft is one of the worst in many years.
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Some people think Kyle Drabek is better than Andrew Miller, but kind of iffy on Drabek because they say he has some attitude problems.

[mjb2124]

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Some people think Kyle Drabek is better than Andrew Miller, but kind of iffy on Drabek because they say he has some attitude problems.

I've heard that as well.

Drabek is tough to judge IMO. He's not a big guy (6'0, 175), but he throws mid 90's and has hit 97 a few times. They said he's already got a major league ready slider and curve (I've seen video and his curve looks nasty). However, his size worries me - probably shouldn't as other small stature pitchers have succeeded - and his attitude is definately questionable. The reports I read stated he screams on the mound, throws gloves/bats and other things in the dugout, swears at his teammates and opposition etc....

Might be immaturity on his part or he might just need a major attitude adjustment - which might never happen. Tough call.

[CWood2]

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I was looking forward to the draft since the Sox have some good picks again, but then I heard there will be no one around at their 1st pick the quality of the first 5 guys they got last year. Now granted, they had a phenominal draft last year, but still....

[Chuck]

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Good site

http://www.brewerfan.net/ViewDraftArchive.do?draftId=4

[skitch]

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A name to watch in this upcoming draft.. Alex White, high school senior out of DH Conley in North Carolina. One of the best two way players in the nation, topping out in the mid-90's from the bump, and blasting 15 homeruns from the plate. Wouldn't be surprised if he was taken in the first two rounds.

[elicoleman]

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Here's a mock draft...

There is more info for each pick in the link...

1. Kansas City Royals: Andrew Miller, LHP, North Carolina
2. Colorado Rockies: Evan Longoria, 3B, Long Beach State
3. Tampa Bay Devil Rays: Brad Lincoln, RHP, University of Houston
4. Pittsburgh Pirates: Brandon Morrow, RHP, Cal Berkeley
5. Seattle Mariners: Luke Hochevar, RHP, No school
6. Detroit Tigers: Clayton Kershaw, LHP, Highland Park HS, Dallas, Texas
7. Los Angeles Dodgers: Tim Lincecum, RHP, University of Washington
8. Cincinnati Reds: Bill Rowell, 3B, Bishop Eustace Prep, Pennsauken, N.J.
9. Baltimore Orioles: Drew Stubbs, OF, University of Texas
10. San Francisco Giants: Daniel Bard, RHP, University of North Carolina
11. Arizona Diamondbacks: Greg Reynolds, RHP, Stanford
12. Texas Rangers: Kyle Drabek, RHP, The Woodlands HS, Texas
13. Chicago Cubs: Chris Marrero, 3B, Monsignor Pace HS, Opa Locka, Fla.
14. Toronto Blue Jays: Matt Antonelli, 3B, Wake Forest
15. Washington Nationals: Josh Butler, RHP, University of San Diego
16. Milwaukee Brewers: Joba Chamberlain, RHP, Nebraska
17. San Diego Padres: Andrew Carpenter, Long Beach State
18. Philadelphia Phillies: Kasey Kiker, Russell County HS, Phenix City, Ala.
19. Florida Marlins: Hank Conger, C, Huntington Beach HS, Calif.
20. Minnesota Twins: Brett Anderson, LHP, Stillwater HS, Stillwater, Okla.
21. New York Yankees: Max Scherzer, RHP, Missouri
22. Washington Nationals: Jeremy Jeffress, RHP, Halifax County HS, South Boston, Va.
23. Houston Astros: Kyle McCulloch, RHP, University of Texas
24. Atlanta Braves: Chris Tillman, RHP, Fountain Valley HS
25. Los Angeles Angels: Travis Snider, OF/1B, Jackson HS, Everett, Wash.
26. Los Angeles Dodgers: Matt Latos, RHP, Cocunut Creek HS, Margate, Fla.
27. Boston Red Sox: Brett Sinkbeil, RHP, Missouri State
28. Boston Red Sox: Chris Parmalee, OF/1B, Chino Hills HS, Chiino Hills, Calif
29. Chicago White Sox: David Huff, LHP, UCLA
30. St. Louis Cardinals: Brooks Brown, RHP, University of Georgia

[Acid]

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19. Florida Marlins: Hank Conger, C, Huntington Beach HS, Calif.

That's my HS.

[BunnyHardaway]

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No Stubbs please...

[mjb2124]

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No Stubbs please...

LOL. You reading the same stuff I am?

Only reason I ask is we both had read about Drabek's attitude problems and I've also heard that Stubbs is very much overrated. I've never seen Stubbs play, but I read a few things that essentially stated his approach and mechanics aren't suited for MLB baseball. He's really have to re-tool everything which might take some time.

Who knows though? This year is going to be quite a crap shoot IMO.

[Beantown]

Re: 2006 MLB Draft

19. Florida Marlins: Hank Conger, C, Huntington Beach HS, Calif.

That's my HS.

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