The Official 2007 Draft Thread

Post #21 » by **dbenton** » Thu Jun 7, 2007 6:55 pm

Huge surprise at No. 7 with Milwaukee taking Matt LaPorta out of Florida. First shock out of the first round.

bigboy1234 · Post #22 » by **bigboy1234** » Thu Jun 7, 2007 6:55 pm

studcrackers wrote:well that laporta pick was certainly interesting, had to have been a BPA but he's going to rake in the minors.

He definitely isn't BPA. That belongs to Porcello then Parker and Heyward. That being said LaPorta can hit like no other, but he can't play defense at all.

Also, who the hell takes a reliever with the 8th pick, so stupid.

meatball sub · Post #23 » by **meatball sub** » Thu Jun 7, 2007 6:57 pm

My mock draft is perfect so far.

treyZz · Post #24 » by **treyZz** » Thu Jun 7, 2007 6:59 pm

Parker is a steal for the DBacks.

meatball sub · Post #25 » by **meatball sub** » Thu Jun 7, 2007 7:00 pm

treyZz wrote:Parker is a steal for the DBacks.

Yea, he's got a really good fastball and a great work ethic. He's definately on the fast track to the majors.

bigboy1234 · Post #26 » by **bigboy1234** » Thu Jun 7, 2007 7:01 pm

bove310 wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

Yea, he's got a really good fastball and a great work ethic. He's definately on the fast track to the majors.

Thanks, Steve Phillips.

Post #27 » by **lpsevier** » Thu Jun 7, 2007 7:02 pm

Steve Phillips posts here!?!

meatball sub · Post #28 » by **meatball sub** » Thu Jun 7, 2007 7:03 pm

bigboy1234 wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

Thanks, Steve Phillips.

Well, we all know that the Dbacks like high school pitchers as well as college pitchers so this pick shouldn't come as a surprise. Like I said, he's definately on the fast track. I'll *predict* an ETA fall 2008.

Post #29 » by **dbenton** » Thu Jun 7, 2007 7:07 pm

Bumgarner should be a solid addition to the wealth of pitchers now in San Francisco.

Post #30 » by **dbenton** » Thu Jun 7, 2007 7:11 pm

Seattle should feel lucky to get a pitcher of the quality like Aumont at No. 11. This is a good boost for a franchise that hasn't developed pitching well.

bigboy1234 · Post #31 » by **bigboy1234** » Thu Jun 7, 2007 7:13 pm

dbenton wrote:Bumgarner should be a solid addition to the wealth of pitchers now in San Francisco.

Wow, this draft is killing your mock.

I would say Bumgarner is very good pick, but all he has right now is a fastball. But he is very young (even for this HS class) and has a high ceiling.

Post #32 » by **dbenton** » Thu Jun 7, 2007 7:16 pm

The mock has struggled after Price. One thing is for sure though, whoever picks Heyward from here on out is getting a steal in the first round.

treyZz · Post #33 » by **treyZz** » Thu Jun 7, 2007 7:16 pm

Beavan to Cleveland is my prediction.

bigboy1234 · Post #34 » by **bigboy1234** » Thu Jun 7, 2007 7:16 pm

Wow, lpsevier the Braves might get Heyward if the Indians pick Beaven like I think they will.

Although the Braves could still pick Smoker or Main.

bigboy1234 · Post #35 » by **bigboy1234** » Thu Jun 7, 2007 7:18 pm

treyZz wrote:Beavan to Cleveland is my prediction.

Damn you, posting one second before my prediction. Thats it now I have to go pray for a Vitters injury.

Post #36 » by **lpsevier** » Thu Jun 7, 2007 7:19 pm

bigboy1234 wrote:Wow, lpsevier the Braves might get Heyward if the Indians pick Beaven like I think they will.

Although the Braves could still pick Smoker or Main.

I'm psyched.

bigboy1234 · Post #37 » by **bigboy1234** » Thu Jun 7, 2007 7:19 pm

dbenton wrote:The mock has struggled after Price. One thing is for sure though, whoever picks Heyward from here on out is getting a steal in the first round.

I have to agree with you there, Heyward is my favorite hs bat of the draft. And if he somehow gets past the Braves I would love for him to be on the Cards.

treyZz · Post #38 » by **treyZz** » Thu Jun 7, 2007 7:20 pm

bigboy1234 wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

Damn you, posting one second before my prediction. Thats it now I have to go pray for a Vitters injury.

I don't think you need to pray for that injury. It's inevitable.

I'm pretty sure Vitters will be a bust.

And if the Cubs would have taken Parker his arm would have blown up.

meatball sub · Post #39 » by **meatball sub** » Thu Jun 7, 2007 7:21 pm

Yall were as wrong about Beavan as I was about Porcello going to the Rockies.

treyZz · Post #40 » by **treyZz** » Thu Jun 7, 2007 7:21 pm

We all were wrong :X