Alright fucktards, here's the rest of the first round. If you don't want to read it all, yes, your pick sucked, and I give you an F.
#11 - Brian King (Hartford, SS): I went to college with a guy named Brian King. But he wasn't a black guy from New Mexico. King is going to be a good little short-stop. He's an everyday guy, he'll stay healthy, and he's not going to kill them at the plate. Without too many solid short-stops in the farm system, this was a pretty good pick.
#12 - Peter Bennett (Iowa City, SP): Not great, but not bad. Control will be an issue. Every other rating category could be excellent. But he might not even sign, so screw him.
#13 - Jorge Crespo (Trenton, SP): A decent pick, but not great for this spot in the draft. His splits and health are a bit of a worry. I can see him playing for the Big League team in a few seasons, but I think Trenton could have done better here.
#14 - Napoleon Wilson (Chicago, 3B): He's listed as a 3B, but I think he's more of a corner outfielder. A good bat, good health, and good makeup, he's already beating the crap out of the ball in the rookie league.
#15 - Steve Melton (Honolulu, 2B/CF): With that range and glove, I'd love to put him in CF, but I don't think he quite has the arm for that, so maybe 2B will work better for him. A good hitter with moderate speed, my only concern with him is his health and whether or not he can play 162 games.
#16 - Brady Carlson (Lou-Ville, 2B): Stud. How the fuck did this guy fall to #16? Yes, he's very raw right now and has a long way to go before he reaches his projections. But if he can get near those projections, he's going to be an all-star every year.
#17 - Benny Lewis (Albuquerque, 3B): He'll be a gold glove candidate at 3B, and he has a decent bat. Health is a moderate concern, and his speed makes him worthless on the basepath.
#18 - Yeico Arias (Syracuse, RP): Control will be great, he'll be available to close out games more often than not, and he should stay fairly healthy. Splits aren't great, but he has three really good pitches. Not too shabby, we'll see how he does.
#19 - Johnny Blair (Trenton, RP): Back-to-back closers, eh? A slightly inferior version of Arias, Blair has good control and a cannon for an arm. But his splits are less than exciting, and he only has one really solid pitch.
#20 - Bill Borbon (Montreal, 2B): I like Bill. He's decent on defense, he has some great wheels, and he's not horrible at the plate. But his health could be an issue. And he currently wants to play in the NFL. I'm assuming he's a WR. Good luck with that Bill.
#21 - Vic Rodriguez (San Fran, SP): He's from VA, so he must be good. Decent control and vR split, plus a couple of good pitches. I like Vic, especially this far in the first round.
#22 - Billy Adpenis (Colorado, CF): Good defensively, he'll play everyday, he won't get hurt much, and he's got some speed. But wow, this guy has a short temper. After Buster Olney predicted a top 10 selection for Little Willy, he grew more and more agitated as the top 10 turned into the top 15, and then the top 20, and eventually his 22nd spot. It's reported that he punched out a female MLB intern when he asked if Trenton had selected him at 13, and she told him that a pitcher from Grand Rapids Community College had been taken there.
#23 - Fergie Cambridge (Cincy, SP): Fergie? Seriously? Poor bastard. Fortunately, he's a decent pitcher, and didn't punch out any interns while waiting to be picked. Good control, decent splits, decent pitches, he's.....decent.
#24 - Patrick Miller (Iowa City, SP): Iowa City is just striking out left and right here, forgive the pun. Nobody wants to play in Iowa apparently. Can't imagine why not. But this guy has some decent control, he throws super duper hard, and he has some decent pitches. So he'll be good if he signs. If he signs.
#25 - Roy McKinley (Austin, 1B): The first 1B taken in the draft, he's also a really good pure hitter for this deep in the first round. Good hitting numbers across the board, I'm willing to look past the potential health issues and his ability to play 162 games. With the new sim engine, this guy will be quite valuable.
#26 - Kennie Schrenk (Cincy, RP): What an unfortunate name. But he's a very fortunate pickup for Cincinnati at this point in the draft. Good control, above average splits, and some good pitches, he might be the best closer so far.
#27 - Woodie Bernero (Jackson, SP): The goddamn Generals find another late gem, snagging this guy here. The vL and health are a slight concern, but otherwise the guy is great for this late in the first round. Outstanding control, and a rocket for an arm, I hope he hurts himself. Not really. Maybe a little bit.
#28 - Yovani Rojas (Jacksonville, SP): Who comes up with these fucking names? Yovani? What first struck me is that I see his projected stamina and vL as the same number, while his control and vR are the same number. Weeeiiirrrrd. He has a knuckleball that he throws about as hard as a 9-year-old girl, but he throws it really well. He's a good pitcher. Especially this late in the round. I hope he gets hurt too.
#29 - Aaron Quinlan (Colorado, 1B): Could play LF too, maybe even RF in a pinch. He's not an amazing hitter, especially as a 1B, whose primary job is hitting the ball. I'm not impressed. I hope he does not get injured.
#30 - Chris Lincoln (Kansas City, RP): Four closers in the first round? Or did I miss one somewhere? Good control, good splits, average pitches, he'll be pretty good.
#31 - Gus Monstrous Wang (Buffalo, SS): A good defender. Good health. Average speed. Average bat. Huge cock.
#32 - Glen Roosevelt (Oakland, 2B): Great defender with great intangibles, he's not a horrible bat either. But apparently he wants to play basketball. Dumbass.
#33 - Earl Hodges (Vancouver, C): There were better players to be selected, but maybe the Coastals really needed a catcher here. I dunno. Good health. Decent bat. Not an everyday guy, but not too many catchers are.
I'm not going to do all of the comp picks. Way too much time, and they all suck. Fuck you guys.
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The Draft -- Season 8 (First 10 picks)
Another season, another draft. And like every other season, there were winners and losers. I'm going to attempt to break down the first round, spending a fair amount of time with the top 10, and a bit less time with the other 23 picks. I have $20M in both high school and college scouting, so the projections I see for unsigned guys should be fairly accurate. If not, blow me.
1 -- Bud Perez (Durham, RF): Bud has a long ways to go before he hits his projections, being 40 points off of his overall rating. But he's only 18, and has plenty of time to get there, so if he's handled with kid gloves and isn't rushed, he has the potential to be a real superstar at the plate. 90+ in power, vR, and batting eye, with 80 in vL, his only downside is his contact rating, which is a hair below 60. And with durability and health both projecting to 90+, he's going to be a healthy, everyday type guy. What's not to like?
2 -- Joel Matthews (Minnesota, SP): The first of four consecutive pitchers selected, Joel is the rumored cousin of Chris Matthews. Three solid pitches, a cannon for an arm, and outstanding ratings in the control and vR categories, the younger Matthews has the potential to live up to the standards set by his older cousin. Yes, I just changed it from a rumor to a fact. Joel's stamina and durability won't get him to the 9th inning very often, but I will bet that he hands a lead to the bullpen more often than not. A very solid pick.
3 -- Chuck Whitfield (New Orleans, SP): Outstanding stamina, control and velocity, this guy is going to rack up a ton of innings and strikeouts. His win total might be up for debate though, unless New Orleans can right the ship. His splits aren't the greatest, and they might be his downfall, but for now he looks like a great pick in that number three slot.
4 -- Randy Matthews (Detroit, RP): NOT the cousin of Christ Matthews, Randy is the next great closer in BPF. Well, maybe. If he doesn't go back for his senior year in college, and if he can hit his projections (he's already 21). Can he get the innings that he needs in order to hit those projections? Maybe. If he gets there, he'll be great, but for now he's something of a question mark.
5 -- Alex Vazquez (Richmond, SP): Above average, but not great, Vazquez has good ratings just about everywhere. And that makes him very boring to write about. His only potential flaws are his lack of quality pitches and his sub-par health. Overall, he's a solid pick. He'll strikeout a ton of guys, he'll win a bunch of games, and he might end up being the best pitcher from this first group.
6 -- Daryl Hawksworth (Scottsdale, IF): I had to list him as "infielder," because I don't know where he'll end up playing. His range makes it tough to play him anywhere up the middle, so I would probably play him at 3B, but that's me, and I'm borderline retarded. As it is, I don't know how this guy slipped to the 6th spot. Great defensive ratings, speed, a huge bat, and he'll be an everyday guy. Did the 60-ish health and batting eye and contact scare everyone away? I love him. I want to have his baby.
7 -- Josh Little (Las Vegas, SP): This is the first pick that really baffled me. Vegas had a ton of money in scouting, and a great slot to pick from, yet they picked an average pitcher, whose demands start around $6.75M, and he's undecided anyway. Did Vegas see something we didn't with this guy? Or are they hoping to just get a pick next year after this guy doesn't sign? Who knows? What I do know is that Little has two amazing pitches, but then everything else is just average. I'll be curious to see how this plays out.
8 -- Sal Rigdon (Milwaukee, 2B): I love this pick for the Ueckers. The team doesn't have a stud 2B anywhere in the system, and Rigdon is the answer. A great defensive player, he will put a ton of balls in play, and already has a bunch of speed. He's gonna be good.
9 -- Randy Capps (Hartford, CF/IF): Listed as a SS, but will probably end up at CF or 3B or 2B. Very good defensively, and has a ton of speed. Durability is a bit of a concern, as is his ability at the plate. But with the way this game is turning into one where defense and speed rules, Capps could end up being very useful.
10 -- Kory Lombard (Burlington, SP): Outstanding stamina and control, Lombard will eat up a ton of innings for Burlington. Above average splits and a couple of solid pitches, Lombard ain't bad for the 10th pick.
The rest will hopefully come later.
1 -- Bud Perez (Durham, RF): Bud has a long ways to go before he hits his projections, being 40 points off of his overall rating. But he's only 18, and has plenty of time to get there, so if he's handled with kid gloves and isn't rushed, he has the potential to be a real superstar at the plate. 90+ in power, vR, and batting eye, with 80 in vL, his only downside is his contact rating, which is a hair below 60. And with durability and health both projecting to 90+, he's going to be a healthy, everyday type guy. What's not to like?
2 -- Joel Matthews (Minnesota, SP): The first of four consecutive pitchers selected, Joel is the rumored cousin of Chris Matthews. Three solid pitches, a cannon for an arm, and outstanding ratings in the control and vR categories, the younger Matthews has the potential to live up to the standards set by his older cousin. Yes, I just changed it from a rumor to a fact. Joel's stamina and durability won't get him to the 9th inning very often, but I will bet that he hands a lead to the bullpen more often than not. A very solid pick.
3 -- Chuck Whitfield (New Orleans, SP): Outstanding stamina, control and velocity, this guy is going to rack up a ton of innings and strikeouts. His win total might be up for debate though, unless New Orleans can right the ship. His splits aren't the greatest, and they might be his downfall, but for now he looks like a great pick in that number three slot.
4 -- Randy Matthews (Detroit, RP): NOT the cousin of Christ Matthews, Randy is the next great closer in BPF. Well, maybe. If he doesn't go back for his senior year in college, and if he can hit his projections (he's already 21). Can he get the innings that he needs in order to hit those projections? Maybe. If he gets there, he'll be great, but for now he's something of a question mark.
5 -- Alex Vazquez (Richmond, SP): Above average, but not great, Vazquez has good ratings just about everywhere. And that makes him very boring to write about. His only potential flaws are his lack of quality pitches and his sub-par health. Overall, he's a solid pick. He'll strikeout a ton of guys, he'll win a bunch of games, and he might end up being the best pitcher from this first group.
6 -- Daryl Hawksworth (Scottsdale, IF): I had to list him as "infielder," because I don't know where he'll end up playing. His range makes it tough to play him anywhere up the middle, so I would probably play him at 3B, but that's me, and I'm borderline retarded. As it is, I don't know how this guy slipped to the 6th spot. Great defensive ratings, speed, a huge bat, and he'll be an everyday guy. Did the 60-ish health and batting eye and contact scare everyone away? I love him. I want to have his baby.
7 -- Josh Little (Las Vegas, SP): This is the first pick that really baffled me. Vegas had a ton of money in scouting, and a great slot to pick from, yet they picked an average pitcher, whose demands start around $6.75M, and he's undecided anyway. Did Vegas see something we didn't with this guy? Or are they hoping to just get a pick next year after this guy doesn't sign? Who knows? What I do know is that Little has two amazing pitches, but then everything else is just average. I'll be curious to see how this plays out.
8 -- Sal Rigdon (Milwaukee, 2B): I love this pick for the Ueckers. The team doesn't have a stud 2B anywhere in the system, and Rigdon is the answer. A great defensive player, he will put a ton of balls in play, and already has a bunch of speed. He's gonna be good.
9 -- Randy Capps (Hartford, CF/IF): Listed as a SS, but will probably end up at CF or 3B or 2B. Very good defensively, and has a ton of speed. Durability is a bit of a concern, as is his ability at the plate. But with the way this game is turning into one where defense and speed rules, Capps could end up being very useful.
10 -- Kory Lombard (Burlington, SP): Outstanding stamina and control, Lombard will eat up a ton of innings for Burlington. Above average splits and a couple of solid pitches, Lombard ain't bad for the 10th pick.
The rest will hopefully come later.
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