2009 draft Stories - Pinstripe Alley
Yankees Draft 2009: Thinking About Needs
The Yankees have produced more from their recent drafts than since the dawn of the '90s dynasty. Still, they face constant comparision to the Red Sox, who have clearly gotten more from their draft strategies. But on the whole, since Brian Cashman inserted himself into the drafting process in...
Draft Board
Here is the first draft of my top 50 draft board (pun intended). This is all very raw at this point. Feel free to share yours. 1) Stephen Strasburg, RHP, San Diego State2) Dustin Ackley, OF-1B, North Carolina3) Kyle Gibson, RHP, Missouri4) Aaron Crow, RHP, Fort Worth5) Tyler Matzek, LHP,...
More Right-Handers for the 2009 Draft
More Right-handers from the 2009 Draft Here's a look at more right-handers who should go early in the 2009 draft, sometime in the second half of the first round, supplemental, or early second round types. They are listed alphabetically. There is still a huge amount of uncertainty right now about...
Interesting College Pitchers for 2009 Draft, Part Two
James Paxton, LHP, Kentucky Paxton has an unattractive 5.40 ERA, but this is around average for his context, and his other numbers are sharp: 97/17 K/BB in 65 innings, 68 hits allowed, giving him K/IP, K/BB, and H/IP marks that are all very strong for the context in which he's pitching. His...
Interesting College Pitchers for 2009 Draft, Part One
Here is a look at some college pitchers who could go early in the 2009 draft. This is Part One; there will be nine more in Part Two coming up tomorrow. Then on Monday we will do the first Hit-and-Run post. This list is alphabetical. Top College Pitchers for 2009 Draft Eric Arnett, RHP, Indiana ...
More Interesting College HItters for 2009 Draft
Jared Mitchell, OF, LSU Another very toolsy outfielder with football background but a spotty baseball performance record, Mitchell got off to a fast start this year but has slumped lately. He's currently hitting .319/.477/.597 with 26 steals in 30 attempts, and has drawn 34 walks. But his...
Interesting College Hitters for 2009 Draft
Interesting College Hitters for 2009 Draft We are about five weeks away from the 2009 draft, and no one really seems to have a good handle on what is going on. San Diego State ace Stephen Strasburg is the class of the draft, but after him the talent level drops quickly. There is decent...
Astros Farm System Question #9
This final question about the 2009 Astros farm system is posed on the eve of minor league pitchers and catchers reporting to Kissimmee. While player development resumes in earnest tomorrow, this season's most important event impacting the future of the farm system won't occur until the first week...
2009 Draft Prospect: Stephen Strasburg, San Diego State
Several people have asked me to weigh in on Stephen Strasburg, the San Diego State right-hander expected to be the top talent in the 2009 draft. Scouting reports on Strasburg are a series of superlatives. He's got a strong pitcher's frame at 6-4, 220, and has gotten himself in much better...
A Brief History of Recent 11th Overall Picks
One of the things Purple Row has always followed closely has been the amateur draft in June. It will be no different in 2009. The Colorado Rockies return to the top half of the draft in 2009, after picking 25th in 2008. The Rockies would have had the 10th pick in the draft, but the Nationals...
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