Cubs Draft Thread

[J. Walter Weatherman]

Golden is a tremendous athlete without classic toolsy outfielder size. Compact and strong, he's a plus runner with intriguing power, excellent arm strength, and the skills to play center. He's unrefined at the plate, but his upside is higher than many picked ahead of him. Gibbs is another potential steal, as some teams only had him a notch behind first-rounder Yasmani Grandal as the top college catcher in the draft. His beefy (to be kind) frame turns some off, but he should get to the big leagues on his defensive prowess alone, and he has a good offensive track record.

Summary: While it was initially hard to understand the Simpson selection at 16, at least it's more understandable with some time to digest the pick. Golden and Gibbs are one of the best second/third round combos around, and the club seemed to focus on upside throughout day two. Golden is Korey Patterson 3.0

Pie was 2.0

Thanks for the deep analysis, Arizona Chuck.

[Quality Start Machine]

Golden is a tremendous athlete without classic toolsy outfielder size. Compact and strong, he's a plus runner with intriguing power, excellent arm strength, and the skills to play center. He's unrefined at the plate, but his upside is higher than many picked ahead of him. Gibbs is another potential steal, as some teams only had him a notch behind first-rounder Yasmani Grandal as the top college catcher in the draft. His beefy (to be kind) frame turns some off, but he should get to the big leagues on his defensive prowess alone, and he has a good offensive track record.

Summary: While it was initially hard to understand the Simpson selection at 16, at least it's more understandable with some time to digest the pick. Golden and Gibbs are one of the best second/third round combos around, and the club seemed to focus on upside throughout day two. Golden is Korey Patterson 3.0

Pie was 2.0

Thanks for the deep analysis, Arizona Chuck.

First time he hops for a flyball, shit gets real.

[Saul Goodman]

One more guy the Cubs can't call up to SAVE THE SEASON, according to Selfish Tim:

CHICAGO -- Hayden Simpson, the Cubs' No. 1 Draft pick, will not play baseball this summer because he's battling mononucleosis, according to scouting director Tim Wilken.

Wilken was in Boise on Monday with the Class A Short-Season team, where Simpson would have reported by this time. The 16th overall selection out of Southern Arkansas, Simpson went 13-1 with a 1.81 ERA in 99 1/3 innings over his junior season.

The Cubs planned on having Simpson report to Mesa, Ariz., after he signed on June 19 and then report to Boise. The day he signed, Simpson had a side session at Wrigley Field with Cubs pitching coach Larry Rothschild.

"Maybe this is a blessing in disguise," Wilken said. "Not for Boise and not for the selfish Tim Wilken, who wants to see him in a game."

[BH]

One more guy the Cubs can't call up to SAVE THE SEASON, according to Selfish Tim:

CHICAGO -- Hayden Simpson, the Cubs' No. 1 Draft pick, will not play baseball this summer because he's battling mononucleosis, according to scouting director Tim Wilken.

Wilken was in Boise on Monday with the Class A Short-Season team, where Simpson would have reported by this time. The 16th overall selection out of Southern Arkansas, Simpson went 13-1 with a 1.81 ERA in 99 1/3 innings over his junior season.

The Cubs planned on having Simpson report to Mesa, Ariz., after he signed on June 19 and then report to Boise. The day he signed, Simpson had a side session at Wrigley Field with Cubs pitching coach Larry Rothschild.

"Maybe this is a blessing in disguise," Wilken said. "Not for Boise and not for the selfish Tim Wilken, who wants to see him in a game."

Why is our #1 pick getting mono a blessing in disguise?

[Saul Goodman]

One more guy the Cubs can't call up to SAVE THE SEASON, according to Selfish Tim:

CHICAGO -- Hayden Simpson, the Cubs' No. 1 Draft pick, will not play baseball this summer because he's battling mononucleosis, according to scouting director Tim Wilken.

Wilken was in Boise on Monday with the Class A Short-Season team, where Simpson would have reported by this time. The 16th overall selection out of Southern Arkansas, Simpson went 13-1 with a 1.81 ERA in 99 1/3 innings over his junior season.

The Cubs planned on having Simpson report to Mesa, Ariz., after he signed on June 19 and then report to Boise. The day he signed, Simpson had a side session at Wrigley Field with Cubs pitching coach Larry Rothschild.

"Maybe this is a blessing in disguise," Wilken said. "Not for Boise and not for the selfish Tim Wilken, who wants to see him in a game."

Why is our #1 pick getting mono a blessing in disguise?

That entire quote is bizarre.  The only thing I can come up with is that he's already thrown 100 innings this year, so now they don't need an excuse to shut him down.

[Saul Goodman]

I'm ignoring Apex's blatant disregard for the rule of law by posting the latest esteemed Cubs draft selection (TIM WILKEN, BITCHEZZZZ) in the unreadable thread.

Javier Baez

Position: Shortstop (3B?)
School: Arlington Country Day School; Jacksonville, FL
DOB: 12/1/1992
Bats: R
Throws: R
Height: 6'0
Weight: 180 lbs
Who Morans Will Say Is Getting Dissed: Starlin Castro, Josh Vitters
Hobbies: Economics

Scouting Videos: YouTube, MLB.com

MLB.com Scouting Report: While the college bat scene is relatively thin, there are some very intriguing high school position players available.  Baez is certainly one of them, and his name seemed to be moving up boards as the Draft approached.  Fellow Floridian Francisco Lindor will likely go off the board first, but Baez may not be that far behind.  That's largely because of his bat.  He gets his money's worth at the plate, and the ball jumps off his bat thanks to excellent bat speed.  He doesn't have the best plate discipline, but he should be an above-average hitter in the future.  He's got good power, especially to the pull side.  He's an average runner who won't be a basestealer, but he's ok when under way.  Defensively, he likely won't be able to remain at shortstop, with some thinking he'll make a good third baseman at the next level.  He's got the arm and good hands for it, and the lack of range at short won't be an issue.  It also looks like he'll have the bat for the corner spot, and that kind of potential production will likely allow him to be selected as early as the first half of the first round. 

[Saul Goodman]

Best picture of a Cubs draft pick ever?

[Quality Start Machine]

Best picture of a Cubs draft pick ever?

HGH is a helluva drug.

[Bort]

He doesn't have the best plate discipline

Of. Course. Not.

[J. Walter Weatherman]

The Rangers totally snaked one of Hendry's targets in the 33rd round.

[BH]

The Rangers totally snaked one of Hendry's targets in the 33rd round.

We should have drafted him in an early round and spun him in a trade for Josh Hamilton. Wrong. Righted.

Texas also drafted his best friend. Which is really cute.

[CT III]

The Rangers totally snaked one of Hendry's targets in the 33rd round.

We should have drafted him in an early round and spun him in a trade for Josh Hamilton. Wrong. Righted.

Texas also drafted his best friend. Which is really cute.

So that guy got drafted but nobody took future All-Star Ozney Guillen?!? 

Dammit, this will tear my White Sox asunder.

[Richard Chuggar]

The Rangers totally snaked one of Hendry's targets in the 33rd round.

" Still, he is able to use his hands again and even play video games. "

[Internet Apex]

The Rangers totally snaked one of Hendry's targets in the 33rd round.

" Still, he is able to use his hands again and even play video games. "

So, give us a ruling then Dubbs. Paralyzed or no?

[BBM]

So what's the bet on the gretzky kid showing up to Blackhawks training camp?