Analyzing Amateur Baseball Talent as it pertains to the MLB Draft
Final Draft Order
Felipe Lopez is expected to sign a minor league deal with the Tampa Bay Rays, so assuming that deal does occur, the 2011 draft order has been finalized. With three first-round picks, seven sandwich round picks and two second rounders, the Rays are going to be very busy on draft day.
Free Agent Draft Compensation
Updated: 2/2/11: According to reports, Felipe Lopez is going to sign a minor league deal with the Tampa Bay Rays, meaning the Red Sox would not receive a compensatory pick for Lopez even if he makes the Rays' big-league roster come opening day. Nice block by the Rays.
2011 Raw Draft Order Set
The 2010 regular season is over, and the Pittsburgh Pirates will have the dubious honor of selecting first overall next June. It will mark the third time doing so since the last time they had a winning season in 1992. Three unsigned 2010 first rounders will garner three compensatory picks, pushing the first round to 33 picks.
Dandy Dozen
SP |
Andrew Gagnon | Well rounded RHP w/ good size, repertoire |
SP |
Erik Johnson | Big bodied RHP with good FB/CB combo |
SP |
Deshorn Lake | Live-armed RHP with sharp breaking ball |
CL |
Nick Maronde | Lived-armed LHP tough to catch up to |
C |
Nick Delmonico | May not be C long-term, big body, LH bat |
1B |
Zach Wilson | Aggressive hitter can put sting in ball |
IF |
Sean Trent | Well built hitter with pop, speed, arm |
3B |
Dante Bichette, Jr. | Clone of father with big build, power |
SS |
Austin Nola | Steady D' at shortstop, improving strength |
OF |
Nick Martini | Good all around player with patient eye |
OF |
Shon Carson | Shorter, well built 2-sport speedster |
OF |
Granden Goetzman | Fast riser w/ exciting power/speed combo |
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