Open Draft Day V
by Grant Brisbee on Jun 5, 2008 1:28 PM PDT
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Technically, I’m working. Suck it!
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jun 5, 2008 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions
my boss just sent me a pissant email
..and I hated my job before that, so: if you ever catch me doing productive work again that I do not absolutely have to do to avoid getting fired for cause (layoff == unemployment; that’s fine), shoot me.
Fuck work.
by wcw on Jun 5, 2008 1:32 PM PDT up reply actions
I agree, fuck work. But thanks to Brute for giving me a job that’s pretty kickass. I had to take days off from my day job to do this, but we can go back to the old creed: FUCK WORK!
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jun 5, 2008 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions
I am at work and not working. Basically, today is like any other day.
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 5, 2008 1:35 PM PDT up reply actions
blurst?
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jun 5, 2008 1:30 PM PDT reply actions
I am so happy...
...I had the Baron sitting right next to me (on my other Mac) to explain that joke to me.
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by BruteSentiment on Jun 5, 2008 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions
with bad command
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 5, 2008 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions
So you’re saying he’ll no-hit us.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Jun 5, 2008 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm working
as far as you know.
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 5, 2008 1:30 PM PDT reply actions
D-Bags select Daniel Schlereth, LHP, Arizona
He’s guaranteed to be a great O-Lineman
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 5, 2008 1:33 PM PDT reply actions
more like Hair-eth
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 5, 2008 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions
What does it mean to have a "football mentality on the mound"?
And why would that be a good thing in, y’know, a baseball player? Wouldn’t a baseball mentality be a lot more useful?
All-Father Watch: 1.32 ERA, 5 saves, 0.95 WHIP, 26 Ks in 27 1/3 IP
According to his bio, the guy had Tommy John Surgery during his Senior Year. Is that covered by any insurance plan
by WilliamVanLandingham on Jun 5, 2008 1:35 PM PDT reply actions
is the sandwich round gonna be on espn2, or will i have to stream it online?
I wanted to adopt, but all the good looking babies were taken
ahh, Oar ee Got hoe
I wanted to adopt, but all the good looking babies were taken
by joeytothelimit on Jun 5, 2008 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Twinkies select Carlos Gutierrez, RHP, Miami
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 5, 2008 1:38 PM PDT reply actions
I think that's the first pick of someone not on Keith Law's list...
which is about all I know about these players now that we’re out of the top 10.
Psycho killer, qu'est-ce que c'est?
Best players still avaliable
correct me if I missed some but
1) Melville
2) Gallispie
3) Shooter Hunt
4) Gerritt Cole
5) Zach Collier (picked yet?)
6) Casey Kelly
7) Galloway
Go Durham, Roberts, Aurilia, Vizquel, Winn, Lowry! The better you do, the quicker we can trade you!
Tough to bet against the twins selections given their track record ... but I really dont like the gutierrez pick.
Cain is Able ...
Track record
They seriously overdrafted last year by taking Revere at 28. That’s what this feels like.
Proud member of the Adopt-a-Giant program (Aaron Rowand)
And Revere would probably be a top-5 pick if the draft were redone today. That’s amazing.
by Grant Brisbee on Jun 5, 2008 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions
But he’s been very good so far and shown he was worth going that high.
by AngelWillSaveUs on Jun 5, 2008 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Evil Empire selects Gettit Cole, RHP, CA HS
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 5, 2008 1:43 PM PDT reply actions
Mark Schlereth
sounds like he was a prick as a dad.
Bengie: Like an Aurilia kidney stone, slow-moving and tough to get out.
Cutter is also a UCLA signee
and is less likely to sign than Cole. If he is Lenny Dykstra’s kid he must place a high value on education.
by FluLikeSymptoms on Jun 5, 2008 1:48 PM PDT up reply actions
From BA:
The Indians went off the board with the 29th pick, taking junior college third baseman Lonnie Chisenhall. Chisenhall has plenty of upside–he ranked as the No. 1 freshman in the nation heading into 2007–but was kicked off South Carolina’s team for stealing money from the coaches’ locker. He landed at Pitt (N.C.) JC and had a fine spring, but makeup questions were expected to keep him out of the first round. Not so.
Okay, now I wouldn't like him anymore...
It’s one thing if you took something from some freshman as a prank….or get drunk and do something dumb.
But to steal from your damned coach? When you can (and want to) be a pro ballplayer? Ridiculous judgement issues there.
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by BruteSentiment on Jun 5, 2008 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Did you like 'Wrong Way' Ruben Rivera, too?
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by BruteSentiment on Jun 5, 2008 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Please Red Sox no Melville at #30
Knowing how money is no issue with them though, they’ll probably get him.
she would be a better VP choice if she were from Ohio or Pennsylvania.
And a man.
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 5, 2008 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions
probably about 196 guys. Do they have plate discipline? Maybe not.
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 5, 2008 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Cleveland had Chisenhall rated higher than Gillaspie?
Must be real concerns that he can not handle that position at the pro level.
Cain is Able ...
I think it's more...
Chisenhall having more upside. His value is knocked down by somany because of the makeup issues, which CLeveland probably doesn’t feel are that great. In terms of upside as a player, Chisenhall is probably better
Go Durham, Roberts, Aurilia, Vizquel, Winn, Lowry! The better you do, the quicker we can trade you!
its interesting
that Law has Conner rated as the 19th best prospect in the draft. Hes consistently in the 20s in the other player ratings. He doesnt have the upside, but he’s already a hell of a hitter.
Cain is Able ...
no on Gillaspie
not another hitter with no power!!
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What do you mean "another"?
The last one I could think of was Billy Mueller, and I certainly dont regret that decision. I love Conner’s bat.
Cain is Able ...
no power?
he led the Cape Cod League in slugging% and hit 7 home runs (the league leader hit 9)
by FluLikeSymptoms on Jun 5, 2008 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions
+1
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jun 5, 2008 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Evil Empire #2 selects Casey Kelly, SS, Florida HS
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 5, 2008 1:54 PM PDT reply actions
Hunt
Melville
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jun 5, 2008 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions
2008 payroll is in the bottom half, right?
This should be the reverse Tucker draft.
by Grant Brisbee on Jun 5, 2008 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions
They didn't do it with Porcello last year
I would hope they learned from their mistakes (and if anyone wants to argue that its not a mistake to go over slot I’d like to hear it)
Pour out a 40
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jun 5, 2008 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Grow a mullet and the Fu too.
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jun 5, 2008 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions
You can
definitely still find high ceiling guys this late. Papelbon is just one that comes to mind. I know that joba was pick around this time. No need to go Ian Kennedy and pick a low ceiling guy already.
Can take a tim murphy from UCLA in the 3rd if thats what you want
Cain is Able ...
I swear I don't understand all the ceiling stuff
It’s all such applied guesswork. I mean, you’d have to say, for instance, that Tim Lincecum hasn’t reached his ceiling yet, because he’s still so new to the majors, but he’s in the top running so far for NL Cy Young, so what’s his ceiling: God?
And then there are players like Matt Holliday, who didn’t really become anything until they’d been in the minors for awhile (correct me if I’m wrong here)- what was his ceiling listed as?
¿Julio is tourist in San Francisco? Harper's Bizarre!
We need to look at another position prospect that can move quickly. We can identify pitching later.
Cain is Able ...
I've been busy working...
just saw Smoak really dropped a bit. Maybe others know something. Could he have been an overdraft at #5? Oh well, he’ll probably pop 50 bombs a year for the Rangers.
But on the bright side, the Giants get a player who at one time was rumored to be a possible #1 pick. The last time that happened we got Lincecum.
posey != lincecum
He is a good pick, but don’t expect greatness.
by wcw on Jun 5, 2008 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Alou?
It was Jesus all along.
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jun 5, 2008 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions
That’s exactly the kind of player I don’t want
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 5, 2008 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions
No to Shooter Hunt
He’s been dropping in the rankings, as has his velocity. As a one trick pony, I’d much prefer any of the highly regarded HS arms. Or, even better, 3B James Darnell.
Your 2011 SF Giants: the 2008 Augusta Greenjackets!
The Lord
has not revealed to him that he is insane and either hearing things or can’t accept the fact that he made his own decision
by positiveuphemism on Jun 5, 2008 1:59 PM PDT reply actions
Okay, I thought hair in the '90's was bad...
But after watching the hair in this draft, I’m becoming convinced that the 1990’s and early 2000’s were an oasis of decent hair between the 1980’s and current college baseball.
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I’m digging the hair, actually
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 5, 2008 2:01 PM PDT up reply actions
That's pretty sweet too
As a lawyer, I can’t really do that, and I’m jealous. Sort of. Maybe not.
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 5, 2008 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions
My top five remaining:
i.e., the top five guys I know a single thing about…
1. Melville
2. Collier
3. Hunt
4. Gillespie
5. Ross
(also lets affinity for sweet, sweet horn-blowin’ show through with typo)
by Grant Brisbee on Jun 5, 2008 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Scheppers
Hunt
Melville
Alex Meyer
Ross Seaton top five pitchers
Collier
Gillaspie
Dennis Raben
Galloway
Roger Kieschnick (relation to Brooks?) top five position players
per Baseball America
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jun 5, 2008 2:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Another project
Collier seems like another project a la Wendell Fairley. If Kieschnick is related to Brooks then let’s hope they do not waste the pick on him. I think that they are going to stick to what they know and pick a pitcher. Probably a lefty with an 80’s fastball to replace Zito
by mlo on Jun 5, 2008 2:07 PM PDT up reply actions
I'd like to see...
Gillaspie. Good bat, maybe not a ton of power, can handle 3B, great makeup, Gamer. Hey, not unlike Posey. Maybe that might signal a trend…
by baseballjunkie on Jun 5, 2008 2:25 PM PDT up reply actions
15 mins
Adopted father of the AnVil / GIANTSPACE™ returns!
by SoFa King Mike on Jun 5, 2008 2:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Hey, he didn't know. It wasn't a bad question...
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 5, 2008 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions
I'll take stupid headlines for 200, Alex
According to the mlb.com draft feed, “2008 draft buzzing with excitement, action”.
Fascinating.
http://minorgiants.wordpress.com/
Where the relative merits of Joe Paterson and Daniel Otero are hashed out over knife fights and tea.
I agree
Personally, I would have gone with: “Bud Selig is drunk!”
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 5, 2008 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Damn…I’d expect “crackling and bustling” to also be in there as well. I guess the headline writers didn’t swallow all their Vitamin-Cliche pills today.
it's always noonan somewhere
Daniel Schlereth has Mel Kiper, Jr hair
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 5, 2008 2:06 PM PDT reply actions
He must not need a batting helmet
Adopted father of the AnVil / GIANTSPACE™ returns!
by SoFa King Mike on Jun 5, 2008 2:07 PM PDT up reply actions
maybe it could just perch up on top a la Eddie Murray.
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 5, 2008 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions
he doesn’t rate an Oscar Gamble comparison, btw
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 5, 2008 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Zach Collier
My favorite player still on the board, the question is simply whether or not the Giants could actually develop him. If I’m the phillies i’m snatching this guy up at pick 33 and reaping the benefits in 5 years when he comes a stud.
The Giants could be fine if a college hitter like Gillespie is still around, but other than him, taking a pitcher seems to make the most sense. Collier is really enticing though
Go Durham, Roberts, Aurilia, Vizquel, Winn, Lowry! The better you do, the quicker we can trade you!
and philly did strike
at 33
Go Durham, Roberts, Aurilia, Vizquel, Winn, Lowry! The better you do, the quicker we can trade you!
I’d have to go to my depth chart to see where I had space in rookie ball, though.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Jun 5, 2008 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions
who i want
in no particular order Brett Devall, tim melville, jake odorizzi, zach collier, alex meyer, shooter hunt,
LiNcEcuM and cAiN R STUDS
quick question
if we, for whatever reason, dont trade winn or durham, is there a chance either could be a Type A FA next year and we get picks? would that turn out to be better than not trading them?
They could, but...
that requires that we offer them arbitration, and that’s just tooooooo risky
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 5, 2008 2:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Winn has a shot, right?
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 5, 2008 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Anyone have a good/free link to follow pick-by-pick in the compensation round? I was following on ESPN, but it looks as though they were just tracking the 1st round
2008 Giants: A steaming pile of scrap!
Twinkies select Shooter Hunt, Tulane, RHP
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 5, 2008 2:12 PM PDT reply actions
Dammit I wanted him.
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jun 5, 2008 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions
He needed a few spare parts.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Jun 5, 2008 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Hmmm… perhaps not actually watching this thing is hindering my understanding of the comments.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Jun 5, 2008 2:14 PM PDT up reply actions
#37
ladendorf
gillaspie
collier
melville
all would work for me
by krukkuipandclint on Jun 5, 2008 2:13 PM PDT reply actions
Have you ever eaten a six pound lobster… off the stomach of a seven pound lobster?
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Jun 5, 2008 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions
JACK ASS!
Adopted father of the AnVil / GIANTSPACE™ returns!
by SoFa King Mike on Jun 5, 2008 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Was that also an Andy Richter CTU reference? I don’t recognize….
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Jun 5, 2008 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions
I hate looking at Steve Phillips
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 5, 2008 2:14 PM PDT reply actions
“Listening isn’t too good either.”—Brutesentiment
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jun 5, 2008 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Is anyone else just elated with the fact
That we got a pretty high draft pick for Peter Happy? I think I would have given a second rounder just to mkae sure he didnt come back this year.
Cain is Able ...
IT’S A FAKE
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Jun 5, 2008 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions
I agree
the pick will be someone relatively unknown
Go Durham, Roberts, Aurilia, Vizquel, Winn, Lowry! The better you do, the quicker we can trade you!
scroll up
I love him. One of my favorite OF’s in this draft, I just don’t know if the Giants could develop him
Go Durham, Roberts, Aurilia, Vizquel, Winn, Lowry! The better you do, the quicker we can trade you!
YOU JINXED IT!!!!!
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by BruteSentiment on Jun 5, 2008 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions
I am expecting my name to be called at #37
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 5, 2008 2:16 PM PDT reply actions
Is there a website that is tracking each pick as they go?
That's all I can stands, I can't stands no more!
Is Gillespie still available?
Proud new mom of Mr. Buster Posey.
by GiantsFanInExile on Jun 5, 2008 2:17 PM PDT reply actions
Take Gillespie now!
Proud new mom of Mr. Buster Posey.
by GiantsFanInExile on Jun 5, 2008 2:19 PM PDT reply actions
Brewers took Evan Frederickson
LHP from University of SF. I’m a bit shocked, I wanted him at the third round.
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HELL YES
Proud new mom of Mr. Buster Posey.
by GiantsFanInExile on Jun 5, 2008 2:20 PM PDT reply actions
Giants select Connor Gillespie, 3B, Wichita State
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 5, 2008 2:20 PM PDT reply actions
Ooh
the fans will like this one
Go Durham, Roberts, Aurilia, Vizquel, Winn, Lowry! The better you do, the quicker we can trade you!
Other people happy, so I am happy?
http://minorgiants.wordpress.com/
Where the relative merits of Joe Paterson and Daniel Otero are hashed out over knife fights and tea.
I like the pick...
Looks like the Giants are trying to build a team tailored for AT&T Park. And a bunch of GAMERS.
by baseballjunkie on Jun 5, 2008 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Sabean knuckles under to the lunatic fringe.
All-Father Watch: 1.32 ERA, 5 saves, 0.95 WHIP, 26 Ks in 27 1/3 IP
I like it!
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jun 5, 2008 2:20 PM PDT reply actions
im cool
solid pick
LiNcEcuM and cAiN R STUDS
If I didn’t come in late, I would have gone for this.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Jun 5, 2008 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions
OK
Now I feel better about Posey.
Did we just draft TWO college position players? Holy shit.
Bengie: Like an Aurilia kidney stone, slow-moving and tough to get out.
wouldnt have minded
tim melville thoo
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G’s love Cape Cod League.
http://minorgiants.wordpress.com/
Where the relative merits of Joe Paterson and Daniel Otero are hashed out over knife fights and tea.
Now my wet dream
will be complete if Isaac Galloway somehow finds his way to the third round
Cain is Able ...
Glad the Giants took a "baseball player" with this pick
it would have sucked to draft a goalie or something
I was THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME (for 3 days in 1995).
by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Jun 5, 2008 2:22 PM PDT reply actions
St Louis selects Lance Lynn, enormous RHP, Mississippi
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 5, 2008 2:22 PM PDT reply actions
They are sticking to picking position players.
Now sign them up.
Adopted father of the AnVil / GIANTSPACE™ returns!
by SoFa King Mike on Jun 5, 2008 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Steve Phillips called him a "Baseball Player"!!!111
That's all I can stands, I can't stands no more!
there has seemed to be an inordinate amount of those picked today.
by WTF on Jun 5, 2008 2:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Conor Gillaspie
Isn’t he from Highlander XIV or something?
All-Father Watch: 1.32 ERA, 5 saves, 0.95 WHIP, 26 Ks in 27 1/3 IP
Inquiry for those better informed than I
So, I know Pablo Sandoval is a big favorite around here. Where does this draft leave him? He can play catcher or first base – the positions held by arguably the team’s top 2 position player prospects (and we just drafted a third baseman, the other position Villalona plays). Does he move elsewhere? Does this mean the Giants don’t think highly of him?
Kevin Goldstein (2:23:40 PM PT): 37. SF, Conor Gillaspie, 3b, Wichita St.
A lot of people saw this as a first-round bat, but at the same time, there might be money problems. Giants looks to be ready to do the right thing in the draft.
Bryan Smith (2:24:29 PM PT): San Francisco takes another player in Gillaspie in the sandwich round that’s going to hit for a good average and just a little power. I like Gillaspie quite a bit, though, and I think he’s really going to hit. The Giants really have improved their future today with Gillaspie and Posey.
Misdiagnosing the problem with the Giants??
Conor Gillaspie – “He doesn’t have much and doesn’t profile to have much. He’s a base-hit machine.”
Yeah! he gets hits. boo, they’re singles.
Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal
by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 5, 2008 2:23 PM PDT reply actions
From BA
• Conor Gillaspie, a possible first-round pick for many, went to the Giants at 37 overall and might be a great fit for the organization.
From Draft Tracker...
“His lack of power makes it hard to profile him anywhere other than as a Bill Mueller type third baseman. There are worse things to be, of course, and a team that values what Gillaspie can do will surely take him”
I guess I’m going to have to change my sig line :-)
My adopted son Matt Downs. Bill Mueller without the two-flap helmet .
so we got an almost certain above average MLB Catcher and a corner infielder who can rake and was the MVP of the Cape Cod League.
If I didn’t know better I would say that has the makings of an excellent draft
SHHHHH
You’ll wake up Sabean.
http://minorgiants.wordpress.com/
Where the relative merits of Joe Paterson and Daniel Otero are hashed out over knife fights and tea.
I'd say the past 2 drafts have been excellent as well
I don’t care who else they got in ‘06, they got Timmy and that makes it excellent.
Last year looks to be pretty swell with Noonan, Bumgarner, and Timmy 2.0 all doing well.
Proud pappa of....STEVE HOLM!!
by UnleashTheGore on Jun 5, 2008 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions
I agree
a couple of very good drafts in a row. I really think last year’s draft could turn out to be excellent and very deep.
by FluLikeSymptoms on Jun 5, 2008 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Also got Burriss in 06
And Bocock, so between the two of them it saved us from signing the shriveled husk of Jose Vizcaino or equivalent. That’s definitely a plus.
All-Father Watch: 1.32 ERA, 5 saves, 0.95 WHIP, 26 Ks in 27 1/3 IP
and don’t forget Libertarian Presidential candidate Bob Barr
by FluLikeSymptoms on Jun 5, 2008 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Y-y-y-y-y-yankees select Jeremy Gleich, LHP, Stanford
That is one horrible, horrible pick
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 5, 2008 2:27 PM PDT reply actions
In a couple years, we could have...
We could have AnVil at 1B, Posey at C, Noonan at 2B, Burris at SS and Gillaspie at 3B.
Are people still pissed off about not taking Smoak
2008 Giants: A steaming pile of scrap!
wanted melville
Pedro Feliz would look great in Dodger Blue.
correct if wrong, but
with this pick I’m pretty sure we now have a serious, top-level prospect at every position:
C Posey
1B Villalona
2B Noonan
SS Burriss
3B Gillaspie
LF Frederick Lewis Wellington IV
CF Wendell Fairley
RF Schierholtz (he counts if Burriss does, right?)
"he walked 18; new league record! Struck out 18, another new league record! He also hit the sportswriter, the PA announcer, the bull mascot twice..."
It'll be a while until the next pick...
I hope and think the Giants will go for another bat. I’m thinking they go outfielder next. It would be nice to get someone with some upside even if it could be a project. Xavier Avery, if his possible football plans scare teams away, would be nice. Hmmm…football player mentality… GAMER… would fit in with the pattern so far. Or Eric Thames if his injury causes him to drop… less upside than Avery but further along in development. Sickels had him going at the end of Rd 1 before his injury.
As long as it's not serious...
If he’s there, the Giants should take Tanner Scheppers. The stress fractures are a concern but if FSU beats Arizona state this weekend, it’s possible he could be available to pitch in the CWS…at least according to the Fresno Bee. As the old addage goes, you can never have too much pitching and he was top 10/12 before the injury.
Jose Cruz dropped the ball!!!
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