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Giants seeking top-tier talent at No. 5 draft pick

"Eight or nine guys in the mix"

 

The scoop: John Barr, the Giants' special assistant to the general manager who's in charge of scouting, is both certain and unsure about the club's status with its first-round pick. Citing the lack of a consensus over the likely top draftees, Barr said, "the four teams in front of us don't know who they're going to get." Hence, neither does San Francisco. He said, noting that the Giants have "eight or nine guys in the mix" who they're considering at No. 5.

First-round buzz: Given San Francisco's lack of thump at the Major League level at the infield corners, fans have clamored for the Giants to select a first or third baseman, such as Vanderbilt's Pedro Alvarez, South Carolina's Justin Smoak or Arizona State's Brett Wallace. If the four teams ahead of the Giants deplete the pool of attractive position players, they could lean toward selecting a pitcher.

Shopping list: The Giants have tried to replenish their farm system with the last two drafts, although the bulk of their more attractive prospects remain in the lower Minors. Third base could be an area of need, especially if 17-year-old prospect Angel Villalona settles at first base instead of third. The outfield could use some restocking. And catching remains a priority, even though they drafted Jackson Williams 43rd overall last year.


Which eight or nine guys are the SF Giants considering at No.5?

Here is my list:

  1. Pedro Alvarez  3b
  2. Brian Matusz LHP
  3. Tim Beckham SS
  4. Aaron Crow RHP
  5. Justin Smoak 1b
  6. Eric Hosmer 1b
  7. Tanner Scheppers RHP
  8. Yonder Alonso
  9. Buster Posey C

Blend of hiters, pitchers, mostly college players with a dash of some high school kids.

 

 

 

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