Yes to Tim, but I’m not sure he’ll be around.

Whilst there may be concerns, given our track record, i don’t think you can shy away, especially with a good talent like Beckham. Also, he’d be on a decent timetable with a lot of our other best prospects.

I’d rather have Alvarez & Smoak, but i’d certainly be very happy with Tim. I think though, that like Alvarez, he’ll be gone before we get to pick. I’m certainly hoping for one of the three to be available to us.

I’m not sure exactly where I’d rank Beckham. I certainly wouldn’t be disappointed if they took him.

I hope that metaphor you were talking about comes through with this result:

Nicely done, Grant.

No to Tim Beckham. I don’t think he’ll ever hit for power in the majors, and with a #5 pick I want a power pitcher or power hitter. (I’m not certain he’ll hit for average, either).

Guys like Beckham would be terrific picks in the 20-25 range. At #5, I’d much rather have Smoak, Alvarez, or G. Beckham.

And why do I flash to Royce Clayton when I read “Tim Beckham?”

I’m kind of getting concerned that all the best hitting prospects could be off the table before the Giants draft. Is that a real concern, or is it not at all likely?

Because if they draft a pitcher, I’m rooting for the Giants to lose out the rest of the season so we can get that first pick next year!

Our next GM needs talent to work with.

I’d probably lean toward Smoak or Alvarez if they’re available, but Tim Beckham is pretty much too good to pass up otherwise. And, hell, some people think he’s the best prospect in the draft, so I wouldn’t argue if the Giants took him no matter who’s left on the board.

The Giants’ poor track record with young hitters does give me pause, though.

Hopefully either Alvarez, Beckham, Smoak, or Posey falls to #5. The Giants have stocked up on good arms, and they need an impact position player (yes, Posey counts). All we need is for one of the top 4 teams to take Matusz and we’ll be guaranteed one of these 4 guys.

Bear in mind all my info comes from here, so take this as you will.

It seems to me that Smoak and Alvarez are the moast polished/advanced hitters available. It seems like Pedro will go earlier due to his big name agent and want for monies. Smoak seems like the ticket.

HS hitters frighten me. We already have a high upside project in Angel, I don’t want two – I want one that might have a lower potential ceiling but a higher chance of making positive contributions.

KTHXBYE

yes to beckham. And whether i’d prefer him to smoak or alvarez doesn’t really matter because the Giants will be lucky if just one of those three falls to them. For the record though, I’d say 1) Alvarez 2) Beckham 3) Smoak, but thrilled to have any one of them.

Smoak has some serious power and a beautiful swing. The guy could be up quickly, and although it’s seemingly a foregone conclusion that Angel is going to first, presumably the Giants could make an effort to give him a long look at third if Smoak turns out to be the real deal.