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Jun 8, 2010 2:30 AM
Cleveland then grabbed Ole Miss left-hander Drew Pomeranz, the Southeastern Conference pitcher of the year with the Justin Bieber haircut and a 90-94 mph fastball.
Interesting description from the AP.
Jun 8, 2010 2:30am
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Jun 8, 2010 9:35 AM
Non;382121 wrote:Pomeranz is one of the safest picks. He's very advanced and shouldn't take long to reach the big leagues.

On a Pirates blog I go to, they mentioned Pomeranz as a potential Pirates pick (possibly the "unnamed college player" you were mentioning). They said he might not have Taillon's potential upside, but is the safer bet. The one thing that worries me about Taillon is the fact that there is a HORRIBLE track record concerning high school pitchers drafted early in the first round, but when your organization is where Pittsburgh's is, you need to roll the dice to attempt getting a future ace, as most of their TOP pitching prospects are in the #2-3 starter range at best. Which is better than the five guys we currently have who range from mid-lower rotation guys to good AAA organizational filler.
Jun 8, 2010 9:35am
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Jun 8, 2010 12:36 PM
Tribe selects LeVon Washington. CF/2B that the Rays took in the 1st round last year, but couldn't sign. Supposed to be very fast with range to play CF, but not great arm strength. Teams also question his energy from day to day. Obviously talented if he was a 1st round pick last year, just a question of signability and work ethic.
Jun 8, 2010 12:36pm
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Jun 8, 2010 12:52 PM
Perci Garner goes #77 to the Philadelphia Phillies. Congrats to Perci!
Jun 8, 2010 12:52pm
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Jun 8, 2010 1:00 PM
Pirates end up with Stetson Allie in the 2nd pick of round 2. Good pick up for the Pirates. Hope he doesn't get an attitude and demand 1st rounder money. Next big time player from NE Ohio to get drafted will probably be Derek Dietrich. SS/3B from St. Ignatius who spent the last 3 years dominating at Georgia Tech.
Jun 8, 2010 1:00pm
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Jun 8, 2010 1:03 PM
Scratch that I am a little behind. Dietrich went at #79 to the Rays!

Here is the scouting report on Washington, the Tribes second round pick. Strengths: Hitting ability and speed, Weaknesses: Arm and defensive ability. Probably going to move to second base.

http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?topic_id=8080130&content_id=7733643
Jun 8, 2010 1:03pm
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Jun 8, 2010 1:04 PM
Wooball;382872 wrote:http://www.timesreporter.com/sports/x775085851/Dover-grad-waiting-on-MLB-draft

Hoping this young man from Dover will be selected today in the 2nd or 3rd rounds. Really a good kid.

Pierce Garner was selected in the 2nd round # 77 overall by the Phillies
Jun 8, 2010 1:04pm
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Jun 8, 2010 2:08 PM
Pirates take Allie in the second round and then Mel Rojas Jr., speedy CF in the 3rd round

I think we're back!

If we can sign any of these guys
Jun 8, 2010 2:08pm
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Jun 8, 2010 4:10 PM
Don't have any information but my friend texted me the catcher from St. Ed's Alex Lavisky (Georgia Tech commit) was drafted.

Oops this just in, round 8.
Jun 8, 2010 4:10pm
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Jun 8, 2010 7:30 PM
Didn't Dietrich get drafted out of HS but didn't sign?
Jun 8, 2010 7:30pm
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Jun 8, 2010 7:30 PM
darbypitcher22;383348 wrote:Didn't Dietrich get drafted out of HS but didn't sign?

3rd round to the Astros in 07
Jun 8, 2010 7:30pm
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Jun 8, 2010 7:43 PM
Gauntlett Eldemire drafted in the 6th round to the Phillies.
Robert Maddox III drafted in the 18th round to the Reds.

My Bobcat dudes...wish em luck
Jun 8, 2010 7:43pm
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Jun 8, 2010 9:02 PM
Alot of sons of former Major Leaguers getting selected, some even by their father.

#8 Astros-Delino DeShields JR(dad was a 2B...makes me feel reaaally old)
#29 Angels-Cam Bedrosian(dad Steve was a Pitcher)
#48 Tigers-Chance Ruffin(dad Bruce was a Pitcher)
#84 Pirates-Mel Rojas, JR (dad was a Pitcher)
#148 Orioles-Cameron Narron(dad Jerry was a MLB catcher and manager of the Reds from 05-07)
#156 Blue Jays-Dickie Thon, JR.(dad was a Shortstop)
#253 Tigers-C Patrick Leyland(dad Jim is the manager of the Tigers)
#539 Royals-Brian Fletcher(dad Scott was an Infielder)
#556 Garrett Buechele(dad Steve was a 3B)
#618 Giants-Brett Bochy(dad Bruce is the manager of the Giants)
#668 White Sox-Oney Guillen(dad Ozzie is the manager of the White Sox)
#763 Tigers-Shawn Teufel(dad Tim was a 2B)
#811 Diamondbacks-Nick Gallego(dad Mike was a 2B)

#187 Reds-Drew Cisco(grandfather Galen played and coached in the big leagues)
#820 Cubs-Bryan Harper-Brother of #1 overrall pick Bryce

Another notable:
Lucas O'Rear-397 to the Reds. Started for Northern Iowa during their sweet 16 run in the NCAA Men's tournament.
Jun 8, 2010 9:02pm
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Jun 8, 2010 9:45 PM
Wooball;382981 wrote:Perci Garner goes #77 to the Philadelphia Phillies. Congrats to Perci!

Was picking his sister up from the dentist when he saw it pop up on his phone...


http://www.timesreporter.com/sports/x1834548445/Garner-drafted-by-Phillies
Jun 8, 2010 9:45pm
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Jun 8, 2010 10:37 PM
bases_loaded;383491 wrote:Was picking his sister up from the dentist when he saw it pop up on his phone...


http://www.timesreporter.com/sports/x1834548445/Garner-drafted-by-Phillies
How nuts is that? Hope his sister wasnt in too much pain to celebrate.
Jun 8, 2010 10:37pm