A collection of videos

2007 Draft

I’ll admit, it’s 11:20 PM Eastern, and I’m really giddy about tomorrow’s draft. That said, I wanted to do a roundup of all the mock drafts in the last day or so, and put together the collection of players who have been linked to us in the last few days. Study them one last time, then we’ll hold our breath and see what happens. The first 6 picks of the draft will probably directly impact who we take at 19. So, here are the guys we’ve been linked to over the last week or so. If I’ve forgotten anyone, let me know.

Phillipe Amount, RHP (Ecole Du Versant, Gatineau, Quebec)

Julio Borbon, OF (Tennessee)

Madison Bumgarner, LHP (South Caldwell H.S., Hudson, NC)

Michael Burgess, OF (Hillsborough High School, Florida)

Michael Main, RHP/OF (DeLand HS, DeLand, Fla)

Devin Mesoraco, C (Punxsatawney HS, Pa)

Chris Withrow, RHP (Midland Christian HS, Midland, Texas) (Scroll Down for video)

Jason Heyward, OF (Henry County HS, McDonough, Ga)

Also, how about this for a last minute rumor…the D-Rays are considering taking Matt Wieters over David Price. If that happens, I might be more surprised than if the Phillies take Porcello.

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  1. Latest Mayo Mock:

    1. Tampa Bay Devil Rays: David Price, LHP, Vanderbilt University
    2. Kansas City Royals: Josh Vitters, 3B, Cypress HS (CA)
    3. Chicago Cubs: Jarrod Parker, RHP, Norwell HS (IN)
    4. Pittsburgh Pirates: Daniel Moskos, LHP, Clemson
    5. Baltimore Orioles: Ross Detwiler, LHP, Missouri State
    6. Washington Nationals: Mike Moustakas, 3B, Chatsworth HS (CA)
    7. Milwaukee Brewers: Devin Mesoraco, C, Punxsatawney HS (PA)
    8. Colorado Rockies: Casey Weathers, RHP, Vanderbilt
    9. Arizona Diamondbacks: Nick Schmidt, LHP, Arkansas
    10. San Francisco Giants: Matt Wieters, C, Georgia Tech
    11. Seattle Mariners: Sean Doolittle, 1B, University of Virginia
    12. Florida Marlins: Phillippe Aumont, RHP, Ecole Du Versant Gatineau, Quebec
    13. Cleveland Indians: Blake Beavan, RHP, Irving HS (TX)
    14. Atlanta Braves: Michael Main, RHP, Deland HS (Fla.)
    15. Cincinnati Reds: Matt Dominguez, 3B, Chatsworth HS
    16. Toronto Blue Jays: Beau Mills, 3B, Lewis-Clark State
    17. Texas Rangers: Julio Borbon, OF, University of Tennessee
    18. St. Louis Cardinals: Kevin Ahrens, 3B, Memorial HS (TX)
    19. Philadelphia Phillies: Jason Heyward, Henry County HS (GA)
    20. Los Angeles Dodgers: Josh Smoker, LHP, Calhoun HS (GA)
    21. Toronto Blue Jays: Peter Kozma, SS, Owasso HS (OK)
    22. San Francisco Giants: Aaron Poreda, LHP, University of San Francisco
    23. San Diego Padres: James Simmons, RHP, UC Riverside
    24. Texas Rangers: Matt Harvey, RHP, Fitch HS (CT)
    25. Chicago White Sox: Chris Withrow, RHP, Midland Christian HS (Texas)
    26. Oakland A’s: Todd Frazier, 3B, Rutgers University
    27. Detroit Tigers: Tim Alderson, RHP, Horizon HS, Scottsdale
    28. Minnesota Twins: Madison Bumgarner, LHP, South Caldwell HS (NC)
    29. San Francisco Giants: Nick Noonan, SS, Parker HS (Calif.)
    30. New York Yankees: Rick Porcello, RHP, Seton Hall Prep

    Heyward at 19 is a steal, imo.

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  2. Latest Jim Callis Mock:

    1. Devil Rays: David Price, lhp, Vanderbilt.
    2. Royals: Josh Vitters, 3b, Cypress (Calif.) HS.
    3. Cubs: Jarrod Parker, rhp, Norwell (Ind.) HS.
    4. Pirates: Ross Detwiler, lhp, Missouri State.
    5. Orioles: Phillippe Aumont, Ecole du Versant, Gatineau, Que.
    6. Nationals: Mike Moustakas, 3b, Chatsworth (Calif.) HS.
    7. Brewers: Devin Mesoraco, c, Punxsutawney (Pa.) HS.
    8. Rockies: Daniel Moskos, lhp, Clemson.
    9. Diamondbacks: Nick Schmidt, lhp, Arkansas.
    10. Giants: Matt Wieters, c, Georgia Tech.
    11. Mariners: Casey Weathers, rhp, Vanderbilt.
    12. Marlins: Julio Borbon, of, Tennessee.
    13. Indians: Blake Beavan, rhp, Irving (Texas) HS.
    14. Braves: Jason Heyward, of, Henry County HS, McDonough, Ga.
    15. Reds: Pete Kozma, ss, Owasso (Okla.) HS.
    16. Blue Jays: Matt Dominguez, 3b, Chatsworth (Calif.) HS.
    17. Rangers: Michael Main, rhp/of, Deland (Fla.) HS.
    18. Cardinals: Matt LaPorta, 1b, Florida.
    19. Phillies: Chris Withrow, rhp, Midland (Texas) Christian HS.
    20. Dodgers: Madison Bumgarner, lhp, South Caldwell HS, Hudson, N.C.
    21. Blue Jays: J.P. Arencibia, c, Tennessee.
    22. Giants: Aaron Poreda, lhp, San Francisco.
    23. Padres: James Simmons, rhp, UC Riverside.
    24. Rangers: Rick Porcello, rhp, Seton Hall Prep, West Orange, N.J.
    25. White Sox: Justin Jackson, ss, Roberson HS, Asheville, N.C.
    26. Athletics: Beau Mills, 3b/1b, Lewis-Clark State (Idaho).
    27. Tigers: Tim Alderson, rhp, Horizon HS, Scottsdale, Ariz.
    28. Twins: Joe Savery, lhp, Rice.
    29. Giants: Josh Smoker, lhp, Calhoun (Ga.) HS.
    30. Yankees: Matt Harvey, Fitch HS, Groton, Conn.

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  3. There is Withrow video in mlb’s A-Z prospect database. don’t know why its different them milb’s.

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  6. The first video is up of Josh Smoker that i’ve seen as well. His arm action looks good, though you’d think they could tinker with his leg drive to get a little more power.
    Also appears to be new footage of puerto rican SS Reynoldo Navarro- switch hitter looks quite a bit like Jimmy, I like him.

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  7. With all the options around him, Withrow just doesn’t look like a first round arm to me.

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  8. I wouldn’t be devastated if it was Withrow at 19 and then Cumberland at 37 but I think it would feel a little like a missed opportunity. I want Mesaraco or Ahrens at 19. I’d love Heyward but I don’t think that’s within the realm of possibility. I think Smoker is a better idea at 19 than Withrow is. Alot more projections now seem to have the Reds off Ahrens at 19.

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  10. here’s my list of players i like in today’s MLB draft. they are in order. i’ve been doing it for 4 years on another board. when the phillies select, i take the top one on the list. when players get selected by other teams, cross them off. when the phillies select again, the highest one on the list is my pick:

    Rick Porcello, rhp, Seton Hall Prep (NJ) HS
    Justin Heyward, of, Henry County (GA) HS
    Jarrod Parker, rhp, Norwell (IN) HS
    Matt Dominguez, 3b, Chatsworth (CA) HS
    Chris Withrow, rhp, Midland Christian (TX) HS
    Kevin Ahrens, 3b, Houston Memorial (TX) HS
    Casey Weathers, closer, Vanderbilt
    Will Middlebrooks, 3b, Liberty-Elyau (TX) HS
    Chris Carpenter, rhp, Kent State
    Clay Mortensen, closer, Gonzaga
    Josh Donaldson, c, Auburn
    Nick Noonan, ss, Parker (CA) HS
    Tim Alderson, rhp, Horizon (AZ) HS
    Taylor Cole, rhp, Gorman (NV) HS
    Danny Payne, of, Georgia Tech
    Matt Presley, rf, Cheyenne Mountain (CO) HS

    DO NOT draft list:
    Michael Burgess
    Todd Frazier

    2004 selection: Philllip Hughes, rhp.
    2005 selection: None (Phillies had no first-rounder or supplemental pick)
    2006 selections: Hank Conger, c; Brett Anderson, lhp; Steve King, ss.

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  11. Diamondguru now saying that Wieters and Harvey are the two high price tag prospects the Phillies might grab if they fall. Also mentioned Mark Adzick as a pick anytime in the draft.

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  12. I like Middlebrooks, not sure if I like him at 19, I think I’d prefer Ahrens at that spot.

    Everyone here knows I’m a big Harvey guy, I’d be thrilled if the Phillies popped him at 19.

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  14. I won’t speak for Walt, but he’s on my DO NOT draft list as well, for these reasons..

    1. He plays in an awful conference, so it’s tough to accurately judge his numbers.
    2. Many doubt that his swing will translate well to wood bats
    3. I have no confidence that the Phillies can “fix” his swing

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