NorthSideSox72 Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Stevens from NIU goes to BAL in round 16. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 16 (480) - Brett Basham, C, Ole Miss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
103 mph screwball Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jun 6, 2008 -> 11:32 AM) I don't know if anyone has mentioned this or not, but how about a little conspiracy theory based on nothing... Danks told Borass to make an outrageous demand so that the Sox could pick him again, knowing it would scare off the other teams. Interesting thought. I'll bet with his brother on the team there might have been a way to find out what it would take to sign him with the Sox. I always thought that was how it worked when the Sox traded for Garcia. Since Ozzie was his relative, he probably knew how much it would take to sign him to an extension. Now that I think about it, the Sox must have some idea or they would not have picked a Boras client. Danks should definitely make less than Kenny Williams Jr since he was drafted in the 7th and KWJr went higher in the 6th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Jun 6, 2008 -> 11:04 AM) 16 (480) - Brett Basham, C, Ole Miss Jr, 21 (turns 22 in December), 6'2", 205 I like the multiple catcher selections Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RudyLawRules Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 QUOTE (Cerbaho-WG @ Jun 6, 2008 -> 11:26 AM) Upchurch is a pretty good prospect. Rivals rated him as a 4-star prospect and his video shows low 90s velocity with a decent slider. He's definitely projectable. Good pick. What are the odds of signing Upchurch? Auburn signee is rated No.1 HS prospect in Alabama. http://auburntigers.cstv.com/sports/m-base.../111407aaa.html Upchurch is a 6-4, 180 lbs. RHP from Faith Academy. Baseball America's top high school prospect for the state of Alabama and 34th overall, he has been an AISA All-Star and an Alabama Baseball Coaches Association All-Star. Having helped his team to a AISA Region 1 Championship and a second-place finish in AISA Class AAA in both 2005 and 2007, he is the number one rated pitcher in Alabama by Perfect Game and was ranked 38th at the MLB East Coast Showcase. A member of the 2006 USA Junior Olympic Baseball Championship, he is a member of the Junior National Honor Society. He is the son of Alan and Brenda Upchurch. "Steven is a power right-handed pitcher with a plus changeup. We are excited about what his future holds as a potential front-line pitcher," Slater said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHarris1 Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Basham's offensive stats leave some to be desired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzie Ball Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Basham has a strong arm behind the plate but sometimes struggles with the transfer between catching and throwing. He's a below-average hitter. -BA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 MIL just drafted a guy with a great name... Stosh Wawrzasek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickman Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 wow they are really talking up beckham. Looks like the sox will break the bank to get him in at least I hope so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Rays just drafted another Beckham, from Goergia Southern - Jeremy Beckham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Jun 6, 2008 -> 05:13 PM) Rays just drafted another Beckham, from Goergia Southern - Jeremy Beckham That's Tim's brother, I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalapse Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 The Royals took Cal Poly LHP Derrik Saito in the 16th round. His fastball has been clocked in the 92-94 range with good movement, his cutter was clocked at 88-90 his change grades out as a plus pitch as does his curveball. However, he's only 5'9", 155 lbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 17 (510) - Jonathon Weaver, RHP, East Lyden HS (IL) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Jun 6, 2008 -> 12:16 PM) 17 (510) - Jonathon Weaver, RHP, East Lyden HS (IL) 6'3", 185, just turned 18 in May. Youngster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzie Ball Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Jonathan Weaver has a projectable frame and hasn't signed with a four-year school. The 6-foot-3, 185 pounder has an easy, fluid delivery. His fastball sits in the upper 80s and touches the low 90s, and his breaking ball shows promise. He has committed to Heartland (Ill.) CC. -BA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Weaver was born in 1990, and just got drafted to a major league baseball team....I have accomplished nothing in my life.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzie Ball Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Our 18th round pick is: Joshua Billeaud, RHP, Southern Mississippi Josh Billeaud also was selected in last year's draft, by the Rays in the 21st round. He returned for his junior season but has struggled, finishing the regular season with a 3-4, 7.39 record. Billeaud had more walks (37) than strikeouts (33) in 63 innings. He has arm strength, with a fastball in the low 90s and power slider, but is inconsistent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
103 mph screwball Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 QUOTE (Cali @ Jun 6, 2008 -> 12:29 PM) Weaver was born in 1990, and just got drafted to a major league baseball team....I have accomplished nothing in my life.... Sure is making me feel old. I'm old enough to have a kid his age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFirebird Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Does Buddy Bell have any say in anybody drafted, or is he development only? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 QUOTE (103 mph screwball @ Jun 6, 2008 -> 10:37 AM) Sure is making me feel old. I'm old enough to have a kid his age. I'm only 24 and it makes me feel old... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaseballNick Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 QUOTE (Cali @ Jun 6, 2008 -> 11:42 AM) I'm only 24 and it makes me feel old... I just turned 25 and I feel old and extremely unaccomplished compared to this guy. The draft has turned depressing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 19 (570) - Justin Kuehn, RHP, Santa Clara U. 6'2", 190, born 6/9/87 (Happy early Birthday!) 20 (600) - Justin Greene, CF, Francis Marion U (SC). Senior, born 10/10/85, 6', 185 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 21 (630) - Andrew Garcia, 2B, UC Riverside. 6', 175, born 4/22/86 (bit old for a Junior) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 QUOTE (quickman @ Jun 6, 2008 -> 11:03 AM) I am sure one of his moms grandma's friends has a daughter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bighurt4life Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 6, 2008 -> 07:57 AM) Even though I don't think he's any special, I love the Danks pick. If nothing else, it will shut up a lot of people on here. agreed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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