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		<title>1st Round Projection</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Well, the Miami/ GA Tech game got rained out. I am waiting to see what the weather will do today until I try to back out there.
There have been alot of rumors flying around as the draft approaches.
Jim Callis did a nice job on compiling some prospects who are moving up and down here ( [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=21nunder.wordpress.com&blog=3465544&post=32&subd=21nunder&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><br /><p>Well, the Miami/ GA Tech game got rained out. I am waiting to see what the weather will do today until I try to back out there.</p>
<p>There have been alot of rumors flying around as the draft approaches.</p>
<p>Jim Callis did a nice job on compiling some prospects who are moving up and down here ( I think it is free): <a href="http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/draft/?p=266">http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/draft/?p=266</a></p>
<p>Also, Saber Scouting had a real nice article on some of the Boras clients here: <a href="http://saberscouting.com/2008/04/07/borasclientprice/#more-84">http://saberscouting.com/2008/04/07/borasclientprice/#more-84</a></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:bold;">Rays: Tim Beckham</span><br />
Rumors are that the Rays want a position player. With Alvarez&#8217;s asking price possibly astronomical, expect Beckham here. Also, the Rays need catchers so Skipworth and Posey will at least get looks.</p>
<p><span style="font-weight:bold;">Pirates: Pedro Alvarez</span><br />
The Pirates NEED to take him. However, Jonathan Mayo over at MiLB.com heard that the Pirates could take Gordon Beckham here. While Beckham is solid, he is not a top 3 pick. Taking him would not look good.</p>
<p><span style="font-weight:bold;">Royals: Brian Matusz</span><br />
I think Crow is better, but the asking price for him is too high for the Royals. If Tim Beckham was here I think the Royals would love him.</p>
<p><span style="font-weight:bold;">Orioles: Aaron Crow</span><br />
Would the Orioles sign two HUGE contracts two years in a row? They need to if they are serious about this rebuilding thing.</p>
<p><span style="font-weight:bold;">Giants: Kyle Skipworth</span><br />
What to do what do to. This is a tough pick. Tanner Schepper and Shooter Hunt would be pitchers here.</p>
<p><span style="font-weight:bold;">Marlins: Yonder Alonso</span><br />
I am not a big fan of Alonso. However, he should be inexpensive and a local pick.</p>
<p><span style="font-weight:bold;">Reds: Tim Melville</span><br />
This pick almost makes too much sense. Posey or Skipworth could make sense as well.</p>
<p><span style="font-weight:bold;">White Sox: Justin Smoak</span><br />
The system needs anything and everything. Smoak&#8217;s stock has fallen due to high expectations. He is still an outstanding prospect.</p>
<p><span style="font-weight:bold;">Nationals: Buster Posey</span><br />
The Nationals have been pitcher oriented. Having the chance to get an offensive oriented catcher is too good to pass up. Skipworth and Posey are interchangeable in that it comes down to preference and whether Skipworth can stay at catcher. They would take Skipworth too I think. Beckham is a possibility as well.</p>
<p><span style="font-weight:bold;">Astros: Gordon Beckham</span><br />
This is where he projects to go, and won&#8217;t be a tough sign. Perfect for the Astros</p>
<p><span style="font-weight:bold;">Rangers: Tanner Scheppers</span><br />
If Hosmer&#8217;s bonus demands are not ridiculous, we could see him here.</p>
<p><span style="font-weight:bold;">Athletics: Shooter Hunt</span><br />
Frontline college starter makes sense</p>
<p><span style="font-weight:bold;">Cardinals: Aaron Hicks</span><br />
They could go really any direction here. I think they would love Shceppers or Hunt. Chrisitan Freidhich is a possibility but there are some major questions about his control, velo, and how good is CB actually is.</p>
<p><span style="font-weight:bold;">Twins: Dennis Raben</span><br />
Honestly, who knows what the Twins will do? I can just tell you it will not cost a lot of money.</p>
<p><span style="font-weight:bold;">Dodgers: Alex Meyer</span><br />
Another high school pitcher? Why not. Go with what works for you.</p>
<p><span style="font-weight:bold;">Brewers: Josh Fields</span><br />
I am trying to predict a surprise here. Really, the best players still there aren&#8217;t typical Brewers guys. Fields could help the Brewers pen down the stretch as well.</p>
<p><span style="font-weight:bold;">Blue Jays: Ethan Martin</span><br />
Blue Jays have shown they will take high school players. Martin has shot up the draft boards and is one of the hardest throwers in the draft</p>
<p><span style="font-weight:bold;">Mets: Eric Hosmer</span><br />
Assuming they will spend money on the best talent, it comes down to Hosmer and Cole. I think Cole&#8217;s mechanics and makeup will scare some teams off.</p>
<p><span style="font-weight:bold;">Cubs: Jemile Weeks</span><br />
Seems very similar to Tony Thomas, 2nd round pick last year.</p>
<p><span style="font-weight:bold;">Seattle Mariners: Brett Hunter</span><br />
Assuming he is healthy. They like to move guys quick, and he is a quick mover. Potential closer.</p>
<p><span style="font-weight:bold;">Tigers: Gerrit Cole</span><br />
Kind of the obvious choice here in that they figure to swipe up the best talent that falls.</p>
<p><span style="font-weight:bold;">Mets: Lance Lynn</span><br />
I think the Mets will try to go hitter/pitcher with their first two picks. While they do have the money, I do not think they will spend $8 million on the first round.</p>
<p><span style="font-weight:bold;">Padres: Christian Freidrich</span><br />
Essentially, I go down the list and look for a signable college player for the Padres. I honestly think he will fall this far.</p>
<p><span style="font-weight:bold;">Phillies: Brett DeVall</span><br />
I cannot imagine them NOT taking a pitcher.</p>
<p><span style="font-weight:bold;">Rockies: Brett Wallace</span><br />
Pick makes sense for them. Watch the Brewers take him and try to make him into a catcher. Only kidding. If teams think he can play 3B, he will go way before this &#8211; maybe to the Brewers actually.</p>
<p><span style="font-weight:bold;">Diamondbacks: Kyle Lobstein</span><br />
Polished lefty from Flagstaff</p>
<p><span style="font-weight:bold;">Twins: Connor Gillespie</span><br />
Just a guess. Trying to predict a surprise.</p>
<p><span style="font-weight:bold;">Yankees: Sonny Gray</span><br />
Really just a guess. In reality, the Yankees will take whoever drops more than likely.</p>
<p><span style="font-weight:bold;">Indians: Tyson Ross</span><br />
Polished college pitcher. Enough said for the Indians.</p>
<p><span style="font-weight:bold;">Red Sox: Reese Havens</span><br />
Red Sox wanted him out of high school, offered him over slot money. His performance this year warrants a top 40 pick so this is not a stretch.</p>
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