Okay, I know its cliche and I said I wouldn't but I couldn't resist it. We all know David Price is going to be great. Here's the scouting report on him:
Price was drafted with Tampa Bays 1st round draft pick (first overall). He is a LHP out of Vanderbilt. His fastball consistantly sits between 90 and 92 MPH touching 95 MPH at times. He has three plus pitches and will be put on the fast track to the major leagues. Along with great skills he has a great mentality, on and off the field. Coaches have said that when Price is not available to pitch he voluntarily became the teams bat boy. He projects with a very high ceiling and he shouldn't be a huge problem to sign. He could be in the majors by the end of 2008.
So, where does Price fit in with the current prospects in the majors already? The following list includes only players with NO major league experience.
1. JUSTIN UPTON, of, Diamondbacks
2. YOVANI GALLARDO, rhp, Brewers
3. EVAN LONGORIA, 3b, Devil Rays
4. JAY BRUCE, of, Reds
5. CAMERON MAYBIN, of, Tigers
6. DAVID PRICE, LHP, TB
7. ANDREW McCUTCHEN, of, Pirates
8. REID BRIGNAC, ss, Devil Rays
Keep in mind that by the end of the season a couple of these players will have played in the majors. It is almost a sure thing that Upton and Gallardo will have. Take it with a grain of salt because it is bound to change as things play out this season.
Thursday, June 7, 2007
1st Round Quick Hits
The first round of the Rule-4 first year players' draft is complete. Over the course of the next couple of days you're going to read a lot of articles, most will begin with the play on words "Price is right for Devil Rays". Everyone knows David Price is going to be a stud. What about the rest of the round? Here are a couple of quick hits:
- The two best values in the draft could come in the last four picks of the first round. First, the Tigers nabbed Rick Porcello who is a top 5 talent but slipped due to signability issues. He is a Boras client. Then, the Yankees nabbed Andrew Brackman who is a top 10 talent who slipped due to injury concerns. He may be forced to have Tommy John surgery but that is almost always successful.
- The 2nd to last pick of the draft, Wendell Fairley, could also be a great fantasy value. The Giants probably landed their future leadoff man in Fairley but to fantasy owners he represents much more. One of his top comparables is said to be Carl Crawford, a player who is much more valuable in fantasy than in real life.
- Two first rounders should be on the fast track for their teams closer job: Daniel Moskos, PIT; Casey Weathers, COL
- The other best future fantasy options: Josh Vitters, 3B, CHC; Mathew Wieters, C, BAL; Jarrod Parker, RHP, ARI; Phillippe Aumont, RHP, SEA; Jason Heyward, OF, ATL.
There will be complete analysis of the entire draft in the Huge Novemeber Draft Guide. So get pumped for that! There will also be more analysis over the course of the summer.
- The two best values in the draft could come in the last four picks of the first round. First, the Tigers nabbed Rick Porcello who is a top 5 talent but slipped due to signability issues. He is a Boras client. Then, the Yankees nabbed Andrew Brackman who is a top 10 talent who slipped due to injury concerns. He may be forced to have Tommy John surgery but that is almost always successful.
- The 2nd to last pick of the draft, Wendell Fairley, could also be a great fantasy value. The Giants probably landed their future leadoff man in Fairley but to fantasy owners he represents much more. One of his top comparables is said to be Carl Crawford, a player who is much more valuable in fantasy than in real life.
- Two first rounders should be on the fast track for their teams closer job: Daniel Moskos, PIT; Casey Weathers, COL
- The other best future fantasy options: Josh Vitters, 3B, CHC; Mathew Wieters, C, BAL; Jarrod Parker, RHP, ARI; Phillippe Aumont, RHP, SEA; Jason Heyward, OF, ATL.
There will be complete analysis of the entire draft in the Huge Novemeber Draft Guide. So get pumped for that! There will also be more analysis over the course of the summer.
Thursday's Rule-4 Draft
The Rule-4 first year players draft is underway and MLB Front Office will be here providing coverage for it. I will recap the first round at its finish. If you have any questions on specific players, feel free to email me. I will be checking my email throughout the draft.
After the conclusion of the first round I will provide you with my first impressions on all of the players including scouting notes, the speed they will asend to the majors, their upside, and other relevant notes.
Check back throughout the summer for more information on these players.
After the conclusion of the first round I will provide you with my first impressions on all of the players including scouting notes, the speed they will asend to the majors, their upside, and other relevant notes.
Check back throughout the summer for more information on these players.
Thursday Notes
A couple of fantasy relevant notes for you:
- Joakim Soria was activated from the DL but will not be the closer as of the moment. He's probably not worth holding on to.
- Joe Mauer will be activated for tomorrows game so get him back in your lineup.
- Both J.D. Drew and Scott Rolen will return to the lineup today.
- Santiago Casilla recorded a save for Oakland in their win over Boston. After being called up, it was assumed he would rise quickly towards the 8th or 9th inning role but, both Embree and Calero had pitched three straight nights and were probably unavailable to pitch. He's worth keeping an eye on but don't go crazy trying to add him.
- Michael Barrett didn't catch for Zambrano last night after their fight during his previous start. Barrett doesn't usually catch for him but they tried it out when Blanco went on the DL. When Zambrano is starting put in your backup catcher if you have one.
- Joakim Soria was activated from the DL but will not be the closer as of the moment. He's probably not worth holding on to.
- Joe Mauer will be activated for tomorrows game so get him back in your lineup.
- Both J.D. Drew and Scott Rolen will return to the lineup today.
- Santiago Casilla recorded a save for Oakland in their win over Boston. After being called up, it was assumed he would rise quickly towards the 8th or 9th inning role but, both Embree and Calero had pitched three straight nights and were probably unavailable to pitch. He's worth keeping an eye on but don't go crazy trying to add him.
- Michael Barrett didn't catch for Zambrano last night after their fight during his previous start. Barrett doesn't usually catch for him but they tried it out when Blanco went on the DL. When Zambrano is starting put in your backup catcher if you have one.
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