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[Cannon Shell]

New York Mets

Draft Philosophy: Add some depth to a horrible system with three picks in the first 33.

First Pick: Ike Davis, 1B, Arizona State (18th overall)
How High He Could Have Gone: Eighteen may have been a little high as is. Toronto likely had a difficult time choosing before deciding on David Cooper one pick ahead of him.
Path To The Big Leagues: With Carlos Delgado a shell of his former self, Davis will now try to outshine a resurgent Mike Carp in the long-term competition for the first base job. If both turn into big leaguers, Davis has the arm and legs to play a decent right field.

Rest of the First Day:
1. Reese Havens, SS, South Carolina: A makeup player who had a breakout season; a second baseman more than a shortstop, although some want to see if he can catch.
1. Brad Holt, RHP, UNC Wilmington: A late-riser who showed mid-90s heat late into the spring and held that velocity deep into games.
2. Javier Rodriguez, OF, Puerto Rico Baseball Academy (PR): Big body and tools with plus power and speed potential.
3. Kirk Nieuwenhuis, OF, Azusa Pacific: He can hit, but some see him as a bit of a tweener without enough power for a corner.
4. Sean Ratliff, OF, Stanford: High on power, low on average; he could be kind of a boom or bust type.
5. Dock Doyle, C, Coastal Carolina: A solid catcher with average tools across the board other than speed, but nothing eye-popping.
6. Josh Satin, 2B, California: Posted tremendous numbers in college; profiles as an all-bat/not-so-glovely second baseman.

Best Second-Day Selections:
9. Eric Beaulac, RHP, Le Moyne: A big sinkerballer who could move quickly as a reliever.
10. Brian Valenzeula, LHP, Vista Murrieta HS (CA): This minuscule southpaw has good arm strength and an excellent breaking ball; he could end up as situational bullpen arm.
13. Scott Shaw, RHP, Illinois: Scouts have trouble explaining how a guy with Shaw’s body and stuff can’t get hitters out... yet he can’t.

[MaTH716]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

New York Mets

Draft Philosophy: Add some depth to a horrible system with three picks in the first 33.

First Pick: Ike Davis, 1B, Arizona State (18th overall)
How High He Could Have Gone: Eighteen may have been a little high as is. Toronto likely had a difficult time choosing before deciding on David Cooper one pick ahead of him.
Path To The Big Leagues: With Carlos Delgado a shell of his former self, Davis will now try to outshine a resurgent Mike Carp in the long-term competition for the first base job. If both turn into big leaguers, Davis has the arm and legs to play a decent right field.

Rest of the First Day:
1. Reese Havens, SS, South Carolina: A makeup player who had a breakout season; a second baseman more than a shortstop, although some want to see if he can catch.
1. Brad Holt, RHP, UNC Wilmington: A late-riser who showed mid-90s heat late into the spring and held that velocity deep into games.
2. Javier Rodriguez, OF, Puerto Rico Baseball Academy (PR): Big body and tools with plus power and speed potential.
3. Kirk Nieuwenhuis, OF, Azusa Pacific: He can hit, but some see him as a bit of a tweener without enough power for a corner.
4. Sean Ratliff, OF, Stanford: High on power, low on average; he could be kind of a boom or bust type.
5. Dock Doyle, C, Coastal Carolina: A solid catcher with average tools across the board other than speed, but nothing eye-popping.
6. Josh Satin, 2B, California: Posted tremendous numbers in college; profiles as an all-bat/not-so-glovely second baseman.

Best Second-Day Selections:
9. Eric Beaulac, RHP, Le Moyne: A big sinkerballer who could move quickly as a reliever.
10. Brian Valenzeula, LHP, Vista Murrieta HS (CA): This minuscule southpaw has good arm strength and an excellent breaking ball; he could end up as situational bullpen arm.
13. Scott Shaw, RHP, Illinois: Scouts have trouble explaining how a guy with Shaw’s body and stuff can’t get hitters out... yet he can’t.

I couldn't believe my eyes today, They had Trot Nixon out there today. Maybe Omar should fire Wille to cover up the lousy job that he has done.

[SniperSB23]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

New York Mets

[i]Draft Philosophy: Add some depth to a horrible system with three picks in the first 33.

First Pick: Ike Davis, 1B, Arizona State (18th overall)
How High He Could Have Gone: Eighteen may have been a little high as is. Toronto likely had a difficult time choosing before deciding on David Cooper one pick ahead of him.
Path To The Big Leagues: With Carlos Delgado a shell of his former self, Davis will now try to outshine a resurgent Mike Carp in the long-term competition for the first base job. If both turn into big leaguers, Davis has the arm and legs to play a decent right field.

At least he doesn't have much to live up to if he's going to be better than Delgado for the Mets. Of course all these guys will be traded away for veterans at some point anyways.