Official 2011 MLB Draft thread

by **TonyIBI** » Mon Jun 06, 2011 5:00 pm

Let's break away from the pre-draft thread with an official thread to talk about the picks (and I guess pre-draft news).

by **TonyIBI** » Mon Jun 06, 2011 5:01 pm

I don't care what Law and others say....I have very good intel they plan to take a risk and go for upside/ceiling with the first pick. THe one caveat with that though is they are selecting #8, so there is a chance that all of their high upside guys they are considering with the #8 pick are gone and they do turn to a college arm. But, even if that happens, they will continue to draft BPA and I hear will really look to be extremely aggressive late in the draft.

by **A.Zajac** » Mon Jun 06, 2011 5:11 pm

Andrew Z. (Struthers, OH): Archie Bradley to Baltimore seems to be gaining some steam. Is there still a chance he lands in Cleveland?

Kevin Goldstein: Still a chance! But yes, that's gaining serious steam.

by **Hermie13** » Mon Jun 06, 2011 5:13 pm

So what's the line on Burch Smith this year? 3rd round? over/under/push?

by **entertheshoe** » Mon Jun 06, 2011 5:15 pm

TonyIPI wrote:I don't care what Law and others say....I have very good intel they plan to take a risk and go for upside/ceiling with the first pick. THe one caveat with that though is they are selecting #8, so there is a chance that all of their high upside guys they are considering with the #8 pick are gone and they do turn to a college arm. But, even if that happens, they will continue to draft BPA and I hear will really look to be extremely aggressive late in the draft.

God I hope you're right.

by **Falcons115** » Mon Jun 06, 2011 5:17 pm

Would this be the 3rd year in a row on Burch Smith if they took him? Sorry didn't pay much attention to the draft after the 1st day before last year, now i learned my lesson.

by **A.Zajac** » Mon Jun 06, 2011 5:23 pm

I LOVE this reply..

Andrew Z. (Struthers, OH): If Archie Bradley does land in Baltimore, does Cleveland go safe with a guy like Jed Bradley or do they break trend and draft a guy like Lindor?

Kevin Goldstein: It's a great question. They'll need ownership approval to spend big, so it's hard to say. I'd love Archie there, but would hate Jed.

by **TonyIBI** » Mon Jun 06, 2011 5:28 pm

Yes, the Burch SMith watch is on. Would not be surprised to see him as our #2 pick.

by **Hermie13** » Mon Jun 06, 2011 5:29 pm

Falcons115 wrote:Would this be the 3rd year in a row on Burch Smith if they took him? Sorry didn't pay much attention to the draft after the 1st day before last year, now i learned my lesson.

Correct....49th round in 09, 20th round last year. Seems like a yearly tradition now lol :drinks:

by **Falcons115** » Mon Jun 06, 2011 5:30 pm

one question, what does everybody think of Purke? i mean he was consensus top pick before this year, has he fallen so far he may be available at #47?

by **A.Zajac** » Mon Jun 06, 2011 5:31 pm

Hermie13 wrote:
Falcons115 wrote:Would this be the 3rd year in a row on Burch Smith if they took him? Sorry didn't pay much attention to the draft after the 1st day before last year, now i learned my lesson.

Correct....49th round in 09, 20th round last year. Seems like a yearly tradition now lol

Not sure anyone would be happier than you, Hermie! :s_thumbsup

by **TonyIBI** » Mon Jun 06, 2011 5:32 pm

Falcons115 wrote:one question, what does everybody think of Purke? i mean he was consensus top pick before this year, has he fallen so far he may be available at #47?

Yeah, heard he may not go to second or at best 1st supplemental.

by **Hermie13** » Mon Jun 06, 2011 5:33 pm

TonyIPI wrote:Yes, the Burch SMith watch is on. Would not be surprised to see him as our #2 pick.

I have him pegged in the 2nd round too...though holding out hope he's there round 3 and they wait and grab someone that falls out of the sandwich round (possibly Purke?).

by **Rocky55** » Mon Jun 06, 2011 5:34 pm

Hermie13 wrote:So what's the line on Burch Smith this year? 3rd round? over/under/push?

Have to ask JP, he's the board expert on Burch Smith.

by **Hermie13** » Mon Jun 06, 2011 5:38 pm

A.Zajac wrote:
Hermie13 wrote:
Falcons115 wrote:Would this be the 3rd year in a row on Burch Smith if they took him? Sorry didn't pay much attention to the draft after the 1st day before last year, now i learned my lesson.

Correct....49th round in 09, 20th round last year. Seems like a yearly tradition now lol

Not sure anyone would be happier than you, Hermie!

ha, yeah it's JP not me that has the Burch Smith man crush. I would love to grab him though. Now if Lindor is our 1st pick.... :drinks:

by **Falcons115** » Mon Jun 06, 2011 5:41 pm

i wouldn't be mad at Lindor at #8, as long as Bradley, Starling, Bauer, Rendon, Hultzen, and Bundy are all gone

by **jellis** » Mon Jun 06, 2011 5:41 pm

TonyIPI wrote:
Falcons115 wrote:one question, what does everybody think of Purke? i mean he was consensus top pick before this year, has he fallen so far he may be available at #47?

Yeah, heard he may not go to second or at best 1st supplemental.

mechanics, loss of velocity, and high price means he might not go in the first or second round

by **Falcons115** » Mon Jun 06, 2011 5:46 pm

Just checked this mock on draftsite.com, and they have Smith fall to the 4th round at #147, yeah i cant see that happening

by **Rocky55** » Mon Jun 06, 2011 5:52 pm

MLB Network has a draft preview show starting at 6:00.

by **A.Zajac** » Mon Jun 06, 2011 6:39 pm

keithlaw: Among last-minute rumors ... Seattle might still take Lindor, Royals might now take Starling, Orioles on Jed Bradley.

Then you have...

JonathanMayoB3: Feeling a bit better about Cole-Rendon-Bauer-Hultzen start to the #mlbdraft. Nothing set in stone, but hopeful.

:drinks:

by **Hermie13** » Mon Jun 06, 2011 6:40 pm

My lil 5 rounder for the Tribe for what it's worth (nothing)

1. Francisco Lindor - SS, HS
2. Burch Smith - RHP, Oklahoma
3. Dante Bichette Jr - 3B/OF, HS
4. Mason Hope - RHP, HS (Archie Bradley's teammate who is legit, with 4 pitches)
5. Jason Coats - OF, TCU

by **jellis** » Mon Jun 06, 2011 6:43 pm

Hermie13 wrote:My lil 5 rounder for the Tribe for what it's worth (nothing)

1. Francisco Lindor - SS, HS
2. Burch Smith - RHP, Oklahoma
3. Dante Bichette Jr - 3B/OF, HS
4. Mason Hope - RHP, HS (Archie Bradley's teammate who is legit, with 4 pitches)
5. Jason Coats - OF, TCU

no chance bichette is there, he will be a sandwich pick more than likley

by **Rocky55** » Mon Jun 06, 2011 6:49 pm

Hermie13 wrote:My lil 5 rounder for the Tribe for what it's worth (nothing)

1. Francisco Lindor - SS, HS
2. Burch Smith - RHP, Oklahoma
3. Dante Bichette Jr - 3B/OF, HS
4. Mason Hope - RHP, HS (Archie Bradley's teammate who is legit, with 4 pitches)
5. Jason Coats - OF, TCU

Like it hermie, even though not a Lindor fan. Better than those college pitchers though.

I'd like to get Will Lamb & Jake Cave.

by **A.Zajac** » Mon Jun 06, 2011 6:51 pm

I feel like a little kid on Christmas..

by **A.Zajac** » Mon Jun 06, 2011 6:52 pm

Buster_ESPN By the way: If Arizona takes Bauer at No. 3, there is a chance he will pitch in the big leagues this year.

Now that's interesting.

by **jellis** » Mon Jun 06, 2011 6:53 pm

A.Zajac wrote:Buster_ESPN By the way: If Arizona takes Bauer at No. 3, there is a chance he will pitch in the big leagues this year.

Now that's interesting.

I call BS, Buster is out of his area of knowledge I feel

by **Hermie13** » Mon Jun 06, 2011 6:56 pm

jellis wrote:
Hermie13 wrote:My lil 5 rounder for the Tribe for what it's worth (nothing)

1. Francisco Lindor - SS, HS
2. Burch Smith - RHP, Oklahoma
3. Dante Bichette Jr - 3B/OF, HS
4. Mason Hope - RHP, HS (Archie Bradley's teammate who is legit, with 4 pitches)
5. Jason Coats - OF, TCU

no chance bichette is there, he will be a sandwich pick more than likley

meh, heard him mentioned there, but then again not a top 100 guy. Could easily see him fall to the late 3rd/early 4th.

by **Rocky55** » Mon Jun 06, 2011 6:58 pm

Anyone see the HS vid of Manny on the preview show? Kid looked like an athlete.

Two other things:

I like John Hart better than anyone in baseball.

Don Zimmer's head is starting to look like a pumpkin.

by **Tondo** » Mon Jun 06, 2011 7:00 pm

Let's start this :drinks:

Too bad we just have 1 pick tonight..but tomorrow is the Nerds-day anyway :wacko:

That's where drafts REALLY get decided imho

by **A.Zajac** » Mon Jun 06, 2011 7:01 pm

Here we go. Can't wait.

by **jellis** » Mon Jun 06, 2011 7:05 pm

Baez seems to be the hotest name right now in terms of late upward movement

by **A.Zajac** » Mon Jun 06, 2011 7:06 pm

Let's go Pittsburgh.. we all know what you're going to do. No wonder why us Clevelanders hate that damn city..

by **Rocky55** » Mon Jun 06, 2011 7:06 pm

pburgh has all year to decide & they use the whole 5 min.

by **Falcons115** » Mon Jun 06, 2011 7:07 pm

how many rounds are tonight? i thought there was like 3-4?

by **jellis** » Mon Jun 06, 2011 7:07 pm

Falcons115 wrote:how many rounds are tonight? i thought there was like 3-4?

first and sandwich thats it

by **Tondo** » Mon Jun 06, 2011 7:08 pm

Rocky55 wrote:pburgh has all year to decide & they use the whole 5 min.

Dont get this 5min window anyway...it's not like they are allowed to trade the pick

Cole it is...

by **jellis** » Mon Jun 06, 2011 7:08 pm

Rocky55 wrote:pburgh has all year to decide & they use the whole 5 min.

every team will

by **Rocky55** » Mon Jun 06, 2011 7:08 pm

Cole; what a shock.

by **A.Zajac** » Mon Jun 06, 2011 7:09 pm

Please tell me the MLB network isn't comparing Cole to Clemens... :wacko:

by **TonyIBI** » Mon Jun 06, 2011 7:10 pm

One round tonight, including the first round supplemental.

Gotta say when watching that Starling spot on MLB Network, wow, I came away impressed with his athleticism. Sizemore 2.0 but with an arm?

by **Rocky55** » Mon Jun 06, 2011 7:10 pm

jellis wrote:
Rocky55 wrote:pburgh has all year to decide & they use the whole 5 min.

every team will

If I was on the clock & Bundy was there, I'd run up to the podium. :clapping:

by **Hermie13** » Mon Jun 06, 2011 7:12 pm

TonyIPI wrote:One round tonight, including the first round supplemental.

Gotta say when watching that Starling spot on MLB Network, wow, I came away impressed with his athleticism. Sizemore 2.0 but with an arm?

Been compared to Carl Crawford a lot, but Grady may be a better (since he has more pop).

by **A.Zajac** » Mon Jun 06, 2011 7:13 pm

Hultzen!?

by **Hermie13** » Mon Jun 06, 2011 7:13 pm

o wow....Rendon on the board still

by **Rocky55** » Mon Jun 06, 2011 7:14 pm

If that was Rendon's dad, he doesn't have the good body genes.

by **jellis** » Mon Jun 06, 2011 7:14 pm

holy crap

by **GeronimoSon** » Mon Jun 06, 2011 7:14 pm

Wow.. I didn't think the M's would have the cajones to pass up Rendon.. but a fine selection with Hultzen.. He's a really good kid, smart and has superior command. Good pick..

by **A.Zajac** » Mon Jun 06, 2011 7:15 pm

Didn't see this coming... Rendon could fall now.

by **Rocky55** » Mon Jun 06, 2011 7:15 pm

A.Zajac wrote:Hultzen!?

Dumb.

by **JP_Frost** » Mon Jun 06, 2011 7:16 pm

I still think we'll end up picking from the group of guys we've discussed all day. Just the same names going to different teams in the top 6.

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