2010 MLB Draft, Day Two: Open Thread
by Randy Booth on Jun 8, 2010 2:00 PM EDT
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Since the draft re-opens today at noon, let's have an open thread so we can chat up all the happenings.
If you missed it, the Red Sox made out pretty well in Day One:
Pick 20: 2B Kolbrin Vitek, Ball State
Pick 36: OF Bryce Brentz, Middle Tenn. State
Pick 39: P Anthony Ranaudo, LSU
Today you won't have to wait too long to hear a new name entering the Red Sox farm system. The Sox will draft 57th overall. The draft re-starts at pick No. 51.
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Cool I like this
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by bestbostonsports on Jun 8, 2010 12:18 PM EDT reply actions
Interesting. Do you know much about him?
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by bestbostonsports on Jun 8, 2010 12:24 PM EDT up reply actions
PLUS CUTTER
All that needs be said.
But just to say more, mid-90s fastball, can hit spots, needs to develop secondary pitches some, but doesn’t need to learn any new pitches, basically.
Notice last night’s game recap for a hidden name drop.
USG
by Ben Buchanan on Jun 8, 2010 12:31 PM EDT up reply actions
ah, ok
thanks. Yay cutters!!!
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by bestbostonsports on Jun 8, 2010 12:34 PM EDT up reply actions
If the Red Sox sign all their top-6 picks, this could go down as one of the best the team has had.
USG
wow thats amazing
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by bestbostonsports on Jun 8, 2010 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Henry Ramos out of Puerto Rico
BA’s Take:
The best power belongs to switch-hitting outfielder Henry Ramos, who stands 6-foot-2 and 175 pounds with a strong, athletic frame. He is relatively new to baseball, spending most of his youth as a soccer player, and his power shows up more during batting practice than in games. When he connects the ball jumps off his bat and goes a long way. Rosario is a below-average runner but is athletic enough and has the arm strength to play right field. He has good makeup and just needs to play every day in order to turn his tools into performance.
http://www.baseballamerica.com/online/draft/draft-preview/2010/2610081.html
DFA Beckett
by South Coast Ghost on Jun 8, 2010 2:29 PM EDT reply actions
Might see Ty Linton in the next couple of rounds
We had reported interest in him. Aviles too, but he’s got a bad arm and will fall.
DFA Beckett
by South Coast Ghost on Jun 8, 2010 2:34 PM EDT reply actions
I think the Sox just took Kendrick Perkins
heh.
Strikeouts are boring- Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic.
Yep, raw athlete from Texas
Overslot bonus
DFA Beckett
by South Coast Ghost on Jun 8, 2010 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions
OMG hahahahahahahahahaha
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by bestbostonsports on Jun 8, 2010 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Ramos and Perkins are both high-cieling picks.
Chris Hernandez is kind of dull. Can finesse both sides of the plate, but I don’t know if that projects as much more than a long man or a serviceable 7th inning guy at best.
USG
Matthew Price
Draft-Eligible Sophmore, won’t be cheap
DFA Beckett
by South Coast Ghost on Jun 8, 2010 3:10 PM EDT reply actions
Does Boston believe the draft rules are going to be changed
in the near future?
To sign all in the 8 rounds so far will be some $$$.
Who knows?
Maybe they’re hedging their bets? Maybe they’re just convinced that with the increasing prices in FA, this is the best way to go about things.
USG
lots of guys are signing or expected to sign near slot.
IF we sign Ranaudo it will be last minute – and by that point everyone has forgotten.
Also, with new draft rules and a new slotting system on the horizon they may see this as one of the last chances to exploit their economic advantage…
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by alskor on Jun 8, 2010 4:35 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
It does give the impression
that the Sox are taking advantage of their wealth and using it to the utmost. It’ll be interesting to see how much we have spent in bonus dollars, come time to sign Ranaudo.
I have a good feeling at five o’clock on the second day of the 2010 Draft.
Now let’s win some games in interleague play and finish June strong.
Tyler Barnette
Second best prep pitcher in NC
DFA Beckett
by South Coast Ghost on Jun 8, 2010 3:24 PM EDT reply actions
Not a hugely impressive arm unless he fills out more than expected though.
90 MPH fastball is about all he’s got.
USG
Jacob Dahlstrand out of Texas
Projectable. Has low 90’s sinker but not much else currently
DFA Beckett
by South Coast Ghost on Jun 8, 2010 3:33 PM EDT reply actions
Michael Hollenbeck prep catcher
From BA:
Catcher Mike Hollenbeck’s receiving skills are raw, but he has a strong arm, lefthanded power potential and a pro body (6-foot-2, 210 pounds). The buzz is that the catching-needy Red Sox could take him in the first 10 rounds.
DFA Beckett
by South Coast Ghost on Jun 8, 2010 4:25 PM EDT reply actions
Stephen Wilkerson is of note.
Big tools that need polish. Signability pick with a Clemson commitment.
USG
I was wondering where Allie went.
Power arm without much secondary stuff. I think he has bad control.
"man, this team they just suck so bad"- gizmosandy
DFA Bogar
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I just got home and saw Workman. Yes !
Added to one of the best last names in the Sox’ system.
When life gives you questions, Google has answers.
Eric Jaffe with the 19th Round Pick
Big prep pitcher from California. Described as a pseudo-Matt Hobgood, who the Oriole’s took in the 1st Round last year
DFA Beckett
by South Coast Ghost on Jun 8, 2010 7:05 PM EDT reply actions
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