2010 MLB Draft

[emkayseven]

I have no problem drafting high school players outside of the first few rounds, and as I've said I like the Yelich pick, it has to be the RIGHT high schooler. I didn't really have a problem with Dominguez either. I hate HS pitchers because it takes so damn long and with pitchers so many injuries creep up that (I feel) the longer they're in the minors the more potential for getting injured before reaching the majors. Drafting a HS catcher (read: Skipworth) high is fucking stupid because a) lots of catchers have to move off the position due to size or lack of defense, and b) the whole reason they were high prospects wasn't likely their bat, it was the fact that they had a good bat for a catcher, so once they move it's pointless.

A guy like Yelich who is highly projectable doesn't upset me because at the very worst he's a solid lefty bat off the bench. The speed and swing should always be there. A guy like Dominguez doesn't upset me because the fielding prowess isn't going to go away.

Other than that, outside the first few rounds, I actually don't care about HS vs college

[Todd]

I just want more balance. I am sick of these cheep skate drafts. Take a chance on someone. I was actually wanting Raunado in the 1st round(not saying I dont like the Yellich pick).

[LocoMarlinFan]

Florida Marlins Draft Review
by John Sickels on Jun 13, 2010 3:15 PM EDT 0 comments

Second team from the NL East, the Florida Marlins

Florida Marlins Draft Review
1) Christian Yelich, OF-1B, California HS: One of the best pure hitters in the draft class, but doesn't have the power of a typical first baseman. Runs well, but arm is below average for the outfield. He looks more like a second rounder to me, and I think this was an overdraft.

2) Rob Rasmussen, LHP, UCLA: Smallish at 5-11, but not a finesse pitcher, works in the low-90s with a plus curveball and a decent slider and changeup. Some project him as a reliever, but I think he can be a fine number three starter

3) J.T. Realmuto, SS, Oklahoma HS: Good athlete, strong hitting record in high school though some scouts aren't sure his hitting mechanics will work against pro pitching. Might end up at third base. Has an Oklahoma State scholarship, but should be signable in this round.

4) Andrew Toles, OF, Georgia HS: Very fast, makes contact, should be a good fielder, but power is below average and many scouts aren't sure he will hit against better pitching. Has a University of Tennessee commitment but should be signable here. Strikes me as an overdraft.

5) Robert Morey, RHP, University of Virginia: A bit small for a right-hander at 6-1, but can get into the mid-90s on good days and has a sharp slider. Will most likely be a reliever at higher levels.

6) Rett Varner, RHP, UT-Arlington: Very good arm, can hit 95 MPH on his best days, breaking stuff needs work but he pitched well in a college environment that favored hitting.

7) Mark Canha, OF-1B, University of California: Although he doesn't have any one terrific tool, he doesn't have a below average one, either, being solid across-the-board.

8) Alan Oaks, RHP, University of Michigan: Former outfielder converted to full time pitching this year, showed good fastball/slider/changeup combination on his best days, but was erratic. This is understandable given his lack of mound experience. Could be a very nice pick here.

9) Austin Brice, RHP, North Carolina HS: Good fastball in the low 90s and physically projectable, but breaking stuff and command need work.

10) Aaron Senne, 1B, University of Missouri: Rebounded after a poor junior year to revive his prospect status, showed greatly improved power this year and has some pure hitting skills. Throws well and can play outfield if you don't mind below average range. Nice value selection.

FOUR OTHERS OF NOTE: 16-Randy LeBlanc, RHP, Louisiana HS; 17-Zach Neal, RHP, University of Oklahoma; 19-Dallas Poulk, INF, North Carolina State University; 20-Alfredo Lopez, SS, Compton CC.

COMMENT: Although I like Yelich as a player, I didn't see him as a first round pick and he doesn't really fill an organization need. Obviously they buy into his bat more than I do. I like Rasmussen a lot, and Varner, Canha, Oaks, and Senne are all decent-though-unspectacular picks. Although there are some guys I like here, I'm kind of "meh" about this group overall. Much rides on if the high school guys can reach their upsides.

http://www.minorleagueball.com/2010/...view#storyjump

[FishFanInPA]

Is there a place to find out if players have signed deals yet with their team?

[Ramp]

baseball america

[LocoMarlinFan]

D'Backs' First-Rounder Fails Physical
By Luke Adams [July 10, 2010 at 10:52pm CST]
Barret Loux, Arizona's first-round pick in this year's draft, has failed his physical exam, reports ESPN.com's Buster Olney (via Twitter). Loux, a right-hander out of Texas A&M, was selected sixth overall by the Diamondbacks last month.

When the D'Backs selected Loux, John Manuel wrote that it was the first pick of the draft Baseball America didn't like. Manuel noted that Loux wasn't considered a consensus first-rounder and that the right-hander had surgery to remove bone chips from his elbow at A&M. Loux also received a heavy workload leading up to the draft, throwing 123+ pitches on four different occasions between May 6th and June 4th.

The Diamondbacks will now have to decide what sort of investment they want to make in Loux, given slot money for the sixth overall pick is approximately $2.6MM. The team was aware of Loux's health history when they made the selection, with scouting director Tom Allison indicating: "He got himself healthy [this past season].... And he had that opportunity to come out and really show what Barret Loux can do when he's 100 percent healthy."

If the D'Backs do not sign Loux, they'll receive the seventh overall pick in next year's draft as compensation.

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2010/0...#disqus_thread
https://twitter.com/Buster_ESPN/status/18242155600

No wonder we were so interested in him

[lou]

Hilarious

[tjfla]

Hilarious

Only difference is we would have signed him,let him pitch 2 innings and then elbow surgery

[Ralph]

Barret Loux will be granted free agency on September 1st.

[LocoMarlinFan]

Bonus Expenditures, 2008-10

Posted Aug. 20, 2010 12:59 pm by Jim Callis
Filed under: Signings
Here's how much each team has spent on draft bonuses in each of the last three years. The three highest-spending teams in 2010 (Nationals, Pirates, Blue Jays) all broke the record for spending on a single draft ($11,511,500 by the 2009 Nationals).

Team 2010 Bonuses 2009 Bonuses 2008 Bonuses 2008-10 Total
Nationals $11,927,200 $11,511,500 $4,761,500 $28,200,200
Pirates $11,900,400 $8,918,900 $9,780,500 $30,599,800
Blue Jays $11,594,400 $4,895,200 $4,359,500 $20,849,100
Red Sox $10,664,400 $7,095,400 $10,515,000 $28,274,800
Indians $9,381,500 $4,943,000 $6,984,500 $21,309,000
Orioles $9,159,900 $8,730,200 $6,916,500 $24,806,600
Rangers $8,487,800 $4,684,200 $7,388,300 $20,560,300
Angels $8,095,300 $6,792,900 $2,728,500 $17,616,700
Dodgers $7,992,900 $4,037,100 $4,442,500 $16,472,500
Tigers $7,301,400 $9,395,100 $3,742,000 $20,438,500
Astros $7,275,530 $4,212,800 $6,544,500 $18,032,830
Rays $7,150,800 $4,004,500 $9,921,000 $21,076,300
Royals $6,697,000 $6,657,000 $11,148,000 $24,502,000
Cardinals $6,692,200 $5,388,500 $5,542,000 $17,622,700
Yankees $6,652,500 $7,564,500 $5,122,000 $19,339,000
Reds $5,739,300 $5,855,400 $4,801,000 $16,395,700
Athletics $5,022,400 $6,439,400 $6,522,000 $17,983,800
Rockies $4,785,700 $7,924,300 $4,157,000 $16,867,000
Cubs $4,727,100 $4,044,200 $5,545,000 $14,316,300
Mets $4,721,200 $3,134,300 $6,460,000 $14,315,500
Diamondbacks $4,399,300 $9,328,200 $4,493,500 $18,221,000
Marlins $4,380,500 $4,142,800 $5,377,000 $13,900,300
Padres $4,262,000 $9,139,000 $5,449,000 $18,850,000
Giants $4,102,900 $6,289,000 $9,080,000 $19,471,900
Mariners $4,000,000 $10,945,600 $4,295,000 $19,240,600
White Sox $3,930,200 $4,178,600 $4,663,500 $12,772,300
Phillies $3,927,900 $3,229,500 $6,740,500 $13,897,900
Braves $3,925,100 $4,400,500 $5,091,500 $13,417,100
Twins $3,511,300 $4,694,100 $7,330,498 $15,535,898
Brewers $2,432,200 $6,759,500 $8,395,800 $17,587,500
Total $194,840,330 $189,335,200 $188,297,598 $572,473,128
Average $6,494,678 $6,311,173 $6,276,587 $19,082,438

http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/draft/?p=2928

[HUGG]

I wanted Smoak sooooooooooo bad in 08

I just hate the way this organization drafts

imagine if we had drafted him and his .198/.288/.336 line was with us. then we'd have a 3rd 1st baseman, and one who sucks balls, in our lineup

/brings up old post
/makes conclusions based on small sample size

/vintage mk7

[Bobbob1313]

[Ralph]

HOUSTON -- For the second time in a week, Arizona Diamondbacks first-round pick Barret Loux, who was declared a free agent by Major League Baseball, threw for a handful of scouts on Thursday afternoon in College Station, Texas.

The Astros, Marlins, Rangers, Cubs, Twins, Giants, Brewers, Phillies and Mariners were on hand to watch the right-hander throw between 50 and 60 pitches for about 25 minutes. They are among the teams interested in signing Loux, who was drafted by Arizona before reportedly failing a physical.

"Things went about the same, similar velocity on the fastball and breaking pitches," Loux said in an e-mail to MLB.com. "[I] found myself breaking my hands later than I should so control wasn't quite as good as normal, but overall a decent bullpen [session]."

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?...tnerId=rss_hou

[nny]

IIRC there were reports we were thinking of drafting him so that's definitely not a surprise.