The 2016 draft discussion continues here.  These discussions will be accessible under the draft menu for reference. Continue reading 2016 Draft Discussion, April 4th →

The 2016 draft discussion continues here.  These discussions will be accessible under the draft menu for reference. Continue reading 2016 Draft Discussion, March 27th →

Judging by the 100+ comments under the Draft Discussion thread last week, a separate weekly draft discussion seems like a good idea.  It continues here this week.  These discussions will be accessible under the draft menu for reference. Continue reading 2016 Draft Discussion, March 20th →

Judging by the comments in last week’s Open Discussion, it seems appropriate to institute a weekly Draft Discussion.  This will make it possible to have all relevant draft news, reports, and discussions under one category and in one place.

Nick de la Torre ‏@NickdelaTorreGC 24h24 hours ago

A.J. Puk works a scoreless T1. 95-97, great command of his slider at 84-85. Counted at least 15 scouts behind home plate.

Continue reading 2016 Draft Discussion, March 13th →

The Phillies were assigned a 2016 MLB Draft Pool of just over $13.4M.  The amount is slightly behind the largest allotment assigned to the Reds ($13.9M).  Cincinnati will receive the top amount because they hold the first pick in the Competitive Balance Lottery.

The Phillies did receive the top International Bonus Pool allotment, a little over $5.6M.

Hudson Belinsky posted the story on Baseball America.

Steve Adams of MLB Trade Rumors followed with a related article.

Slot amounts will be announced at a later date.

Here’s the thread to continue talking about the 2015 First Year Player Draft.

So far, we have –

1. (10) – SS Cornelius Randolph, Griffin HS (GA), L/R, 5’11, 205 lbs, 06/02/97.
2. (48) – 2B  Scott Kingery,  Arizona (JR), R/R, 5’10, 180 lbs, 04/29/94.
3. (83) – SS Lucas Williams, Dana Hills HS (CA), R/R, 6’1, 180, 8/9/96.
4. (114) – 1B Kyle Martin, South Carolina (SR), L/L, 6’2, 240, 11/13/92.
5. (144) – LHP Bailey Falter, Chino Hills HS (CA), R/L, 6’4, 175, 4/24/97.
6. (174) – LHP Tyler Gilbert, USC (JR), L/L, 6’3, 190, 12/22/93.
7. (204) – RHP Luke Leftwich, Wofford College (JR), L/R, 6’3, 205, 6/9/94.
8. (234) – OF Greg Pickett, Legend HS (CO), L/R, 6’4, 215, 10/30/96.
9. (264) – CF Mark Laird, LSU (JR), L/L, 6’2, 180, 3/29/93.
10. (294) – 3B Joshua Tobias, Florida (SR), R/R, 5’9, 195, 11/23/92.

The draft will conclude Wednesday with Rounds 11-40.  Coverage will start at 12:00 pm ET, live on MLB.com. Continue reading 2015 Draft Discussion: Day Three →

Here’s the thread to continue talking about the 2015 First Year Player Draft.

The Phillies selected HS SS Cornelius Randolph with the 10th overall pick.  Randolph is out of Griffin HS in GA.  He bats left/ throws right and is 5’11, 205 lbs, born on 06/02/97.  He has been described as one of the best pure hitters in the draft by Keith Law.  Scouting director Johnny Almaraz has indicated that Randolph will move to LF.

With the 48th pick they selected 2B  Scott Kingery.  He is a college JR out of Arizona.  He bats right/throws right, and is 5’10, 180 lbs, born on 04/29/94.  BA has some scouts comping him with Kinsler but with less power.  He’ll have a leg up on our current “second baseman of the future” since he isn’t on the restricted list.

The draft continues Tuesday and includes Rounds 3-10.  Coverage will start at 1:00 pm ET, live on MLB.com.

The draft will conclude on Wednesday with Rounds 11-40.  Coverage will start at 12:00 pm ET, live on MLB.com.

Here’s a thread to talk about the 2015 First Year Player Draft.  It won’t actually occur until 7:00 pm tonight.  But this will provide a place for any draft discussions.  I’ll post a new one each day, and post a tracker when the draft is complete.

Wanted to open up a thread to talk about the draft, as the signing deadline is just about 24 hours away – 5pm EST on Friday. My impression is that the Phils had a decent draft, with their top four picks being pretty intriguing, but lacking the upside that gets one excited about a draft. If three of the four turn into serviceable big league regulars, the draft will be a success, so it’s very hard to judge at this point. Here’s the draft tracker:

Aaron Nola may see Reading yet this year, and may see Philly next summer. He seems like he’ll be a solid player, and one who could be hitting his stride in the big leagues the next time this club has any semblance of a chance to contend. Matt Imhof just got bumped up to Lakewood, and should start 2015 at Clearwater. His profile is a fast riser who might take the Adam Morgan career path if he has success, (hopefully without the injuries, of course). I’d peg his big league ETA as between mid-2016 and early 2017, but if he’s good next year, he might just contend for a rotation spot in spring training, 2016.

Continue reading Draft Signing Day/Draft Critique/Open Thread →