MLB DRAFT NEWS & NOTES
Here's a look at the "big three", or the top three picks made by each team. The Indians picks are in bold. Keep in mind that the second round, and each even round after, had an order that was the reverse of the first round, whereas the odd rounds kept the same order as the first.
Pick Team 1st Round-2nd Round-3rd Round
1 OAK Clayton Kershaw-Ian Kinsler-Justin Masterson
2 MIL Justin Verlander-Carlos Gomez-Kris Medlen
3 STL Robinson Cano-Greg Holland-Jon Lester
4 CWS Felix Hernandez-Matt Cain-Shin-Soo Choo
5 TOR Buster Posey-Cole Hamels-Adam Jones
6 SD Dustin Perdoia-Joe Mauer-Johnny Cueto
7 ARI Yu Darvish-Jordan Zimmermann-Casey Janssen
8 CHC Miguel Cabrera-Edward Mujica-Michael Cuddyer
9 BAL Troy Tulowitzki-James Shields-Matt Harrison
10 CIN Mike Trout-Sergio Romo-Max Scherzer
11 TB Brandon Philips-Mat Latos-Albert Pujols
12 SEA Stephen Strasburg-Hisashi Iwakuma-Aaron Hill
13 HOU Joey Votto-Jason Motte-Jimmy Rollins
14 PIT Craig Kimbrel-Matt Kemp-Nelson Cruz
15 COL Andrew McCutchen-Jonathan Papelbon-Jose Altuve
16 CLE Bryce Harper-Cliff Lee-Josh Hamilton
17 LAD Ryan Braun-Chris Davis-Glen Perkins
18 SF Zack Greinke-David Wright-Jason Grilli
19 MIN Gio Gonzalez-Patrick Corbin-Tom Milone
20 KC David Price Tom Wilhelmson-Chase Utley
21 BOS CC Sabathia-Matt Harvey-Matt Garza
22 NYY Jose Bautista-Clay Buchholz-Bobby Parnell
23 DET Chris Sale-Giancarlo Stanton-Matt Wieters
24 LAA Jacoby Ellsbury-Jared Weaver-Wade Miley
25 TEX Madison Bumgarner-Price Fielder-Jay Bruce
26 ATL Yadier Molina-Paul Goldschmidt-Doug Fister
27 MIA Jose Reyes-Justin Upton-Addison Reed
28 WSH Aroldis Chapman-Carlos Gonzalez-Alexi Ogando
29 NYM Adam Wainwright-Evan Longoria-Andrew Bailey
30 PHI Adrian Beltre-Matt Moore-Elvis Andrus
Some unique notes taken from this year's draft:
- The NL East didn't have much luck in getting the top pick. In fact, the final five picks in the first round were assigned to the NL East.
- C.C. Sabathia remains in the AL East, but will now be on the Yankee rival the Boston Red Sox.
- Top closers were picked early and often. Once the Pirates picked Craig Kimbrel with their first pick, teams were hustling to get their 9th inning man before the talent was gone.
Following the draft and spring training, here's a preview at the Indians Major League depth chart:
- Catcher
- Jarrod Saltalamacchia
- Victor Martinez
- First Base
- Allen Craig
- Victor Martinez
- Second Base
- Marco Scutaro
- Allen Craig
- Third Base
- Michael Young
- Juan Francisco
- Shortstop
- Sean Rodriguez
- Tsuyoshi Nishioka
- Left Field
- Bryce Harper
- Juan Pierre
- Center Field
- Coco Crisp
- Michael Saunders
- Right Field
- Josh Hamilton
- Michael Saunders
- Starting Pitcher
- Cliff Lee
- Alex Cobb
- Jeremy Guthrie
- Andrew Cashner
- Juan Nicasio
- Relief Pitcher
- Junichi Tazawa
- Tom Gorzelanny
- J.P. Howell
- Peter Moylan
- Michael Stutes
- Juan Cruz
- Designated Hitter
- Victor Martinez
- Juan Francisco
Stay tuned for Opening Day around The Show!