Tigers Draft

Post #1 » by **ajaX82** » Tue Jun 9, 2009 4:33 pm

The draft is tonite. We have a high pick, 9 or 10 i think, thanks to last seasons debacle.

But, this means we have the potential to get a very, very good young player. I gotta say we could use a player at just about any position. I would love a speedy outfielder, a middle-infielder or a pitcher. And if a really good catcher was there, for sure.

Discuss our picks here.

Liqourish · Post #2 » by **Liqourish** » Tue Jun 9, 2009 5:58 pm

Well I think we need infielders. We have young outfielders both with the team and in the minors. But Polanco is getting old and Inge won't last forever. We got Cabrera for the next 6 years at 1st base and maybe Larish will get it together to play third, but we need a good young 2B and SS.

Pitchers are always welcome. We've seen what young guys like Verlander, Porcello, Edwin, Perry, Zumaya can bring to a ballclub.

As you said, a catcher or two would be nice.

I can't wait to see what DD does in the draft. it's time to rebuild the farm.

Liqourish · Post #3 » by **Liqourish** » Tue Jun 9, 2009 6:47 pm

There are 5 pitchers that could go from 4 to 12 in the draft that I have heard the Tigers have interest in.

1. Tyler Matzek LHP 6'3" 185lb- high schooler. Very polished. 4 pich mix. Throws 90-93 consistently. Has above average command of his pitches. Supposedly, he might want a high signing bonus which could drop him some. If he's available @ 9, I don't see anyway the tigers pass him up.

2. Jacob Turner RHP 6'5" 210lbs - A top prep player. Has a consistent 94-96 mph velocity, can turn it up to 98 on his fastball sinker. Doesn't have good command of secondary pitches.

3. Mike Leake RHP 6'0" 180lbs- Has four pitch mix. Throws 88-92 consistently. Has lots of movement on his pitches and an above average curveball.

4. Matt Purke LHP 6'3" 180lbs- Throws 89-92 consistently, can turn it up to 94 with his fastball.

5. Aaron Crow RHP 6'3" 195lbs.- Was drafted by the Nationals last year but decided to play in an independent league and than return to the draft this year.

Obviously, Matzek would be ideal but Turner and Leake wouldn't be bad parting gifts either.

Liqourish · Post #4 » by **Liqourish** » Tue Jun 9, 2009 10:09 pm

Word from draftroom is that Matzek might go to Tigers at 9 because Reds want White. *crosses fingers that this happens*

Liqourish · Post #5 » by **Liqourish** » Tue Jun 9, 2009 10:57 pm

UGGHHHH!!! Matzek was available @ 9 and Tigers drafted Jacob Turner instead. Another righty with no command of his secondary pitches. You let me down DD, you let me down.

Liqourish · Post #6 » by **Liqourish** » Tue Jun 9, 2009 11:46 pm

Tigers don't draft again until pick #58.

Jacob Turner is an okay pick and not exactly out of left field, but there was a better prospect on the board that the Tigers passed up.

Turner is committed to UNC and is expected to spend 2-3 years there, which he could really use as he's very average with his command. He has velocity and movement, but no command.

So much for The Tigers claiming they'd take BPA.

Post #7 » by **ajaX82** » Wed Jun 10, 2009 4:24 am

Im cool with Turner. Yeah he has a bunch to work on. but man is his upside sky high. A couple years at UNC and he will be ready to rock.

our second pick was Andrew Oliver of OK St. apparently he is a Lefty with a a real nasty fatsball and a great changeup to go along with it. great control of the fastball. hes already a junior and 21, so maybe a fast track to AAA?

our 3rd rounder was Wade Gaynor, a 3rd baseman from W. Kentucky. dont know much about him, from what i could find he seems to have a nice power/contact bat going.

I like it. A rela potential stud in Turner and a power lefty in Oliver. cooool

Post #8 » by **ajaX82** » Wed Jun 10, 2009 4:27 am

http://highschool.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=949351

story on Turner. seriously, i like him.

Liqourish · Post #9 » by **Liqourish** » Wed Jun 10, 2009 1:24 pm

It's not bad, it's just there was a better player available. If Matzek wouldn't have been on the board, I would have liked Turner, but we passed up a great player for a good player after David Chadd said the Tigers would take best talent available.

Oh well, nothing we can do now. Maybe we'll use him in a trade.

tmorgan · Post #10 » by **tmorgan** » Wed Jun 10, 2009 2:20 pm

ajaX82 wrote:http://highschool.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=949351

story on Turner. seriously, i like him.

Jeez, either Turner is the perfect player, or...

...someone already has a great PR guy.

Given his exposure to former MLB talent (Worrell and Matheny, as mentioned in the story), I'm going to go out on a limb and guess the latter. Still, I hope our recent string of successes with arms conintues. HS pitchers are really risky.

Liqourish · Post #11 » by **Liqourish** » Wed Jun 10, 2009 2:37 pm

What I wrote on the GB:

Tigers draft was good, but passing up Matzek really pisses me off.

Jacob Turner-

6'5" 210lb 18 yrs old RHP; throws between 95-98 mph on his fastball. Needs work on his command though, especially on his secondary pitches.

Andrew Oliver -

6'3" 210lb 22 yr old LHP; throws between 92-97 mph. Needs to add movement to his pitches and needs to develop a breaking pitch.

Wade Gaynor-

6'4" 213lb 21 yr old 3B- Apparently a guy that does everything well. A threat for 20 HR and 20 SB.

Overall, not too shabby. Need more positional players in the later rounds though.

Liqourish · Post #12 » by **Liqourish** » Wed Jun 10, 2009 3:42 pm

After going through the draft results from yesterday, I don't see catcher Max Stassi drafted yet. He was expected to go in the first round. I wouldn't mind taking him at #120 today. He has a few questions over his head, his size and coming back from an injury, but he's a solid hitter and is improving defensively behind the plate. He can also play 2B. He's another highschooler.

Liqourish · Post #13 » by **Liqourish** » Wed Jun 10, 2009 4:14 pm

#120: Edwin Gomez 6'3" 175lb SS, 17 yrs old from Puerto Rico. He's a switch hitter.

Liqourish · Post #14 » by **Liqourish** » Wed Jun 10, 2009 4:24 pm

#150: Austin Wood 6'2" 195lb LHP; 22 yrs old from U of Texas Austin

Liqourish · Post #15 » by **Liqourish** » Wed Jun 10, 2009 4:40 pm

#180: Daniel Fields, 6'3" 200lb SS from Detroit Jesuit HS. Bats left, throws right.

He's 18 yrs old abd already an ox. He's projected to be a big time slugger.

His daddy, Bruce Fields, played for the Tigers.

http://www.freep.com/article/20090524/HSS1201/905240415

Liqourish · Post #16 » by **Liqourish** » Wed Jun 10, 2009 4:50 pm

#210: Jamie Johnson RF 5'8" 185lbs 22 yrs old from University of Oklahoma. Bats left, throws right.

He's listed as a CF on mlb.com but Tigers announced him as a rightfielder.

Liqourish · Post #17 » by **Liqourish** » Wed Jun 10, 2009 5:00 pm

#240: Craig Fritsch RHP 6'4" 190lbs 21 yrs old from Baylor University.

Liqourish · Post #18 » by **Liqourish** » Wed Jun 10, 2009 5:10 pm

#270: John Murrian C 6'2" 215lbs 20 yrs old from Winthrop U.

Liqourish · Post #19 » by **Liqourish** » Wed Jun 10, 2009 5:21 pm

#300: Christopher Sedon 2B 5'10" 175lbs 21 yrs old from U of Pittsburgh. Righty.

Liqourish · Post #20 » by **Liqourish** » Wed Jun 10, 2009 5:41 pm

#330: Adam Wilk LHP 6'2" 175lbs 21 yrs old from Cal State Long Beach.