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Draft Day Open Thread

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You wanted it, you've got it.

Who will the A's take?  Who is the next Huston Street out there?  Or Rich Harden?  Or Barry Zito?

Stay tuned.

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Or Ariel Prieto?
Did I just jinx it?
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by kaweahkaweah on Jun 7, 2005 8:29 AM PDT reply actions  

Sweeet!
Blez, you're the best!

Okay.  Let's start with obscure stuff.

Here's a little known player that I'd like the A's to take in a late-round pick:

Chris Rahl played for William and Mary this year.  Scouts have compared him to Kotsay, which I think is a pretty good comparison.  

My wife and I watched him play a couple weeks ago and I was pretty impressed.  He has a nice swing and hits well to the gaps.  He's also fairly patient(.380 OBP) and, like Kotsay, plays great defense.  

Forty isn't old -- for a tree.

by atomopawn on Jun 7, 2005 8:53 AM PDT reply actions  

Baseball America
...doesn't think Trevor Crowe will fall to the A's. THey predict SS cliff pennington (hmmm, do we really need a shortstop. he could probably be moved), with us taking HS OF John Drennen in the supplemental round.

by Alien @ Athletics Nation on Jun 7, 2005 8:56 AM PDT reply actions  

No Drenen Please!!!
If Crowe is gone and that is likely. I would like to see Ellsbury from Oregon State. Tad less power with more speed.

Either that or take a pitcher. My heart will be broken if it is a HS position player.

by novaoakland on Jun 7, 2005 9:30 AM PDT up reply actions  

I think
Billy Beane will surprise us all.

While it's true we need pitching pretty badly, I suspect Billy is looking for trade bait more than for players we need now.

Forty isn't old -- for a tree.

by atomopawn on Jun 7, 2005 10:02 AM PDT up reply actions  

Huston's Heir
I would like them spend their supplemental pick on J. Brent Cox, Texas's new closer. Can never have too much bullpen help.

by axbake @ Athletics Nation on Jun 7, 2005 9:08 AM PDT reply actions  

Cox's slider
is better than Streets
"What I'm trying to do is set our pitching up for five years," said Beane

by Satchmo22 on Jun 7, 2005 9:55 AM PDT up reply actions  

what time?
What time does the draft start and where can I listen to it?

by Cristobalm on Jun 7, 2005 9:10 AM PDT reply actions  

draft starts at 10
Not sure about pre-draft coverage.

by novaoakland on Jun 7, 2005 9:32 AM PDT up reply actions  

If we got
Cliff Pennington and John Drennen, thast definitely a steal. Seriously. There are a few pitchers i'm hoping the A's take. Either Jacob Marceuax from Mcneese State, or Lance Broadway from whats it called, TCU.

I've all of a sudden started to like Pennington, i think he'd be a nice future lead off hitter.

California here I come, right back where I started from, Californiaaaaa, Californiaaaaa, here I coooooome (June 24th). (OC, i was inspired)

by ohad on Jun 7, 2005 9:40 AM PDT reply actions  

Broadway
is now expected to go in the top 20

i agree that both Pennington and Drennen would be a steal

by Alien @ Athletics Nation on Jun 7, 2005 9:46 AM PDT up reply actions  

me too
we've seriously got to be some of the only people who care this much about the baseball draft.

by Alien @ Athletics Nation on Jun 7, 2005 9:50 AM PDT up reply actions  

Carillo
I'm still holding out hope that he falls to the A's at 21. The A's need pitching. We are loaded with hitters in the minors. if not Carillo then Torra just to screw with the Red Sox. :)

by axbake @ Athletics Nation on Jun 7, 2005 9:51 AM PDT reply actions  

My best friend's brother...
...is in the draft today, so I'm extra excited.

Tim Didjurgis, RHP. I've seen him pitch several times. He's a big guy.

I WANNA LIKE BASEBALL AGAIN!

by baseballgirl on Jun 7, 2005 9:53 AM PDT reply actions  

Redsox have 4 picks before the second round
The rich keep getting richer I guess..

I would like Crowe, like im assuming many would, Im also crossing my fingers (most likely in vain) that Lowrie slips to our supplemental pick.

by ChavyGoldX4 on Jun 7, 2005 9:56 AM PDT reply actions  

we are geeks....it's cool though!
:)

GO A'S!

Wherever You Go...There You Are -J. Kabat-Zinn

by jrwolf on Jun 7, 2005 10:04 AM PDT reply actions  

HAHAHAH!
The Draft is being delayed...

because the Yankee's arnt there yet..

"Pinata's promote violence against flamboyant animals"

by Zonis on Jun 7, 2005 10:15 AM PDT reply actions  

Justin Upton
goes to Arizona as expected with the #1 pick...

by Ryan Armbrust on Jun 7, 2005 10:16 AM PDT reply actions  

[1] ARIZONA PICKS
Justin Upton
"Pinata's promote violence against flamboyant animals"

by Zonis on Jun 7, 2005 10:16 AM PDT reply actions  

Surprise, Surprise.
Justin Upton to Arizona.
Forty isn't old -- for a tree.

by atomopawn on Jun 7, 2005 10:16 AM PDT reply actions  

Pick 2 - Alex Gordan 3B
Kansas City Royals
"Pinata's promote violence against flamboyant animals"

by Zonis on Jun 7, 2005 10:17 AM PDT reply actions  

KC takes
Alex Gordon.
Forty isn't old -- for a tree.

by atomopawn on Jun 7, 2005 10:17 AM PDT reply actions  

KC takes
Alex Gordon

Hooray! I loved watching him play at UNL, now I get to see him at AAA Omaha and KC. yay for me.

by Ryan Armbrust on Jun 7, 2005 10:17 AM PDT reply actions  

Well you were right
I wouldn't have minded seeing more Nebraskans in Oakland though :)

by Melody on Jun 7, 2005 10:19 AM PDT up reply actions  

I nominate Zonis
to be the official "play-by-play" DJ.
Forty isn't old -- for a tree.

by atomopawn on Jun 7, 2005 10:17 AM PDT reply actions  

#3 - Seatle Mariners Select...
Redraft - Jeffery Clemens, Catcher
"Pinata's promote violence against flamboyant animals"

by Zonis on Jun 7, 2005 10:17 AM PDT reply actions  

Clement, sorry
"Pinata's promote violence against flamboyant animals"

by Zonis on Jun 7, 2005 10:18 AM PDT up reply actions  

#4 - Washington Nationals
Zimmermen, Ryan, Third Base, Un. Virginia
"Pinata's promote violence against flamboyant animals"

by Zonis on Jun 7, 2005 10:19 AM PDT reply actions  

#5 - Milwalke Brewers
Ryan Bruan - 3B Miami

(lots of Third Basemen, wow)

"Pinata's promote violence against flamboyant animals"

by Zonis on Jun 7, 2005 10:19 AM PDT reply actions  

We're lucky to have Chavez sewed up.
I begin to understand Beane a little better....
Forty isn't old -- for a tree.

by atomopawn on Jun 7, 2005 10:20 AM PDT reply actions  

#6 Toronto Bluejays
Ricardo Ramiero x LHP
"Pinata's promote violence against flamboyant animals"

by Zonis on Jun 7, 2005 10:20 AM PDT reply actions  

#7 - Troy Tolowitski (cant spell)
goes to Colorado Rockies
"Pinata's promote violence against flamboyant animals"

by Zonis on Jun 7, 2005 10:21 AM PDT reply actions  

Tulowitzki
I WANNA LIKE BASEBALL AGAIN!

by baseballgirl on Jun 7, 2005 10:22 AM PDT up reply actions  

Wow.
He's hard enough to spell, he should play for us.
Forty isn't old -- for a tree.

by atomopawn on Jun 7, 2005 10:21 AM PDT reply actions  

#8 - Tampa Bay Devilrays pick...
Reslect - Wade Townsend
"Pinata's promote violence against flamboyant animals"

by Zonis on Jun 7, 2005 10:21 AM PDT reply actions  

The MLB radio guy
giving analysis is talking too much. He has 30 seconds and he keeps getting interrupted.

by Jennifer on Jun 7, 2005 10:22 AM PDT reply actions  

I love how the guys on the MLB cast...
talk about how the Reds GM is "not afraid" to take a HS position player
------ 84.6% of all statistics are made up.

by gallopingael on Jun 7, 2005 10:26 AM PDT up reply actions  

#9 - Reds
Micheal Pelfrey RHP
"Pinata's promote violence against flamboyant animals"

by Zonis on Jun 7, 2005 10:22 AM PDT reply actions  

They said Reds.
but its Mets (according to Baseball America)
"Pinata's promote violence against flamboyant animals"

by Zonis on Jun 7, 2005 10:23 AM PDT up reply actions  

#10 - Cameron Maybin
Detroit Tigers
"Pinata's promote violence against flamboyant animals"

by Zonis on Jun 7, 2005 10:23 AM PDT reply actions  

#11 - Pittsburgh Pirates
Andrew Mcutchin
"Pinata's promote violence against flamboyant animals"

by Zonis on Jun 7, 2005 10:24 AM PDT reply actions  

OF
"Pinata's promote violence against flamboyant animals"

by Zonis on Jun 7, 2005 10:24 AM PDT up reply actions  

#12 Reds (real Reds, not Mets)
Jay Bruth OF HS TX
"Pinata's promote violence against flamboyant animals"

by Zonis on Jun 7, 2005 10:25 AM PDT reply actions  

#13 - Baltimore Orioles
Brandon Snyder - Catcher
"Pinata's promote violence against flamboyant animals"

by Zonis on Jun 7, 2005 10:25 AM PDT reply actions  

#14 - Cleveland Indians
Redraft - Trevor Crowe CF (aww)
"Pinata's promote violence against flamboyant animals"

by Zonis on Jun 7, 2005 10:26 AM PDT reply actions  

#15 - Chicago WhiteSox
Lance Broadway, LHP
"Pinata's promote violence against flamboyant animals"

by Zonis on Jun 7, 2005 10:27 AM PDT reply actions  

Bother.
I liked Broadway.  Don't think Billy wouldn't picked him up, anyway, though.
Forty isn't old -- for a tree.

by atomopawn on Jun 7, 2005 10:28 AM PDT reply actions  

#16 - Flordia Marlins
Christ Voldstad (cant spell)
"Pinata's promote violence against flamboyant animals"

by Zonis on Jun 7, 2005 10:28 AM PDT reply actions  

#17 - New York Yankees
Carl J Henry (SS)
"Pinata's promote violence against flamboyant animals"

by Zonis on Jun 7, 2005 10:29 AM PDT reply actions  

#18 - San Diego Padres
Redraft - Cesar Cerillo RHP, Miami
"Pinata's promote violence against flamboyant animals"

by Zonis on Jun 7, 2005 10:30 AM PDT reply actions  

Anyone think we might take
Carillo?
Forty isn't old -- for a tree.

by atomopawn on Jun 7, 2005 10:30 AM PDT reply actions  

Guess not.
Forty isn't old -- for a tree.

by atomopawn on Jun 7, 2005 10:31 AM PDT up reply actions  

Woo hoo...
...almost ready for our first little Athletic of the day!!!
I WANNA LIKE BASEBALL AGAIN!

by baseballgirl on Jun 7, 2005 10:31 AM PDT reply actions  

#19 - Texas Rangers
John Mayberry - Right Fielder (1B)
"Pinata's promote violence against flamboyant animals"

by Zonis on Jun 7, 2005 10:31 AM PDT reply actions  

check out the 'scouting video' on #18
that's kinda fun.
I WANNA LIKE BASEBALL AGAIN!

by baseballgirl on Jun 7, 2005 10:31 AM PDT reply actions  

#20 - Chicago Cubs
(man these guys are cuttin off names)

Mark Pollok??

"Pinata's promote violence against flamboyant animals"

by Zonis on Jun 7, 2005 10:32 AM PDT reply actions  

Pawelek
I WANNA LIKE BASEBALL AGAIN!

by baseballgirl on Jun 7, 2005 10:32 AM PDT up reply actions  

Anybody know...
...who the old geezer on the MLB.com Draft show is?
------ 84.6% of all statistics are made up.

by gallopingael on Jun 7, 2005 10:32 AM PDT reply actions  

darn
 i was hoping carillo would fall

by axbake @ Athletics Nation on Jun 7, 2005 10:32 AM PDT reply actions  

Pennington!!!!!
Forty isn't old -- for a tree.

by atomopawn on Jun 7, 2005 10:32 AM PDT reply actions  

#21 - Oakland Athletics
DRUMROLL!

AND THE A'S DRAFT!

Cliffton Pennington, SS Texas A&M

"Pinata's promote violence against flamboyant animals"

by Zonis on Jun 7, 2005 10:32 AM PDT reply actions  

#22 - Flordia Marlins
Aaron Thomasan
"Pinata's promote violence against flamboyant animals"

by Zonis on Jun 7, 2005 10:33 AM PDT reply actions  

LOL!
Did you hear the MLB guy say, "Huh?"

LOL!

by Jennifer on Jun 7, 2005 10:33 AM PDT reply actions  

WOW
I'm pretty sure the MLB guy said "Wow", not "huh". what did others hear?

by david32 on Jun 7, 2005 10:34 AM PDT up reply actions  

just listening to the stuff in the background
is killing me!

And the MLB radio people?

"This is another Boras client."

"No he's not."

I'm cryin' over here. :D

by Jennifer on Jun 7, 2005 10:36 AM PDT up reply actions  

Pennington came out as a Junior
OPS at A&M
2003--> 832
2004---> 853
2005---> 1014
I'm the guy with the Carney Lansford jersey

by gojohn10 on Jun 7, 2005 10:45 AM PDT up reply actions  

anyone think pennington is the next
rich harden? ss converted to SP????
The "Free Matt Watson from Sacramento-Redux" Committee is back in business...taking new memberships...crap!!!

by bigelephant on Jun 7, 2005 10:39 AM PDT up reply actions  

seems to be a great defensive shortstop
"There's no talk of his playing second base, either.  Pennington is a shortstop." from the perfectgame article
I'm the guy with the Carney Lansford jersey

by gojohn10 on Jun 7, 2005 10:41 AM PDT up reply actions  

88mph fastball with topnotch slider
give him some time and maybe his a pitcher???
The "Free Matt Watson from Sacramento-Redux" Committee is back in business...taking new memberships...crap!!!

by bigelephant on Jun 7, 2005 10:44 AM PDT up reply actions  

Wouldn't surprise me
to see the A's try him at 2nd at some point. The A's have a history of moving SS to other infield positions.
Why does everybody stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when they're already there? ~Larry Anderson

by lansfords1 on Jun 7, 2005 10:46 AM PDT up reply actions  

one of the articles says
"no move to 2nd base for him, he's definitely a shortstop"

(the perfect game article, I think)

by OaklandSi on Jun 7, 2005 10:48 AM PDT up reply actions  

Last year Forst was interviewed by Fosse & Co.
on the game broadcast. Hopefully he'll do that again this year and talk a little about what their plans are.
I'm the guy with the Carney Lansford jersey

by gojohn10 on Jun 7, 2005 10:51 AM PDT up reply actions  

True...
but both Chavvy and Ellis were SS and they got moved by the A's. I saw Mark play ball in Legion ball when he lived in Rapid City and everyone said he was a pure SS.
Why does everybody stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when they're already there? ~Larry Anderson

by lansfords1 on Jun 7, 2005 10:55 AM PDT up reply actions  

You're from South Dakota?
Hurrah! We will TAKE OVER Athletics Nation. Mwahaha!
Forty isn't old -- for a tree.

by atomopawn on Jun 7, 2005 10:59 AM PDT up reply actions  

I live
in Gillette, WY and 2 hours west of Rapid City. Grew up in Oakland though... talk about culture shock.
Why does everybody stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when they're already there? ~Larry Anderson

by lansfords1 on Jun 7, 2005 11:04 AM PDT up reply actions  

I agree that the "pure SS" thing ...
is just a way of describing the kind of defensive infielder the guy is. If the A's were to require a move to 2b, he may not hesitate. Now if that's the case, do the A's take Jed Lowrie, (2b, Stanford) as the supplemental pick if he's still available?
I'm the guy with the Carney Lansford jersey

by gojohn10 on Jun 7, 2005 11:00 AM PDT up reply actions  

#23 - Boston RedSox
Redraft - Jacoby Elsberry (OF)
"Pinata's promote violence against flamboyant animals"

by Zonis on Jun 7, 2005 10:34 AM PDT reply actions  

#24 - Houston Astros
Brian Bocasevitch (LHP)
"Pinata's promote violence against flamboyant animals"

by Zonis on Jun 7, 2005 10:34 AM PDT reply actions  

Pennington
has lots of SBs.  Paradigm shift or Trade Bait?
Forty isn't old -- for a tree.

by atomopawn on Jun 7, 2005 10:35 AM PDT reply actions  

#25 - Minnesota Twins
ReDraft - Mathew Alberdezscarza (wtf?)
"Pinata's promote violence against flamboyant animals"

by Zonis on Jun 7, 2005 10:35 AM PDT reply actions  

That should challenge the kids in the Metrodome
I remember when a bunch of 14-year-olds were photographed having painted M-I-E-N-T-K-E-W-I-C-Z on their respective chests!

by Englishmajor on Jun 7, 2005 12:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

as a fellow kiewicz...
*MientkIewicz, haha
Don't ask me to buy you a wristwatch Don't ask me to buy you a Sony Car Discman Don't ask me to give you car fare Don't ask me for a cotton picking thing"

by Cutthemullet on Jun 7, 2005 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

and...
gives the Twins a chance to bring back their people-with-12-letters-or-more-in-their-last-name-get-in-for-free promotion
Don't ask me to buy you a wristwatch Don't ask me to buy you a Sony Car Discman Don't ask me to give you car fare Don't ask me for a cotton picking thing"

by Cutthemullet on Jun 7, 2005 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

Bucasevitch
The profile says LHP, but the scouting talks about his bat

by theblackpearl on Jun 7, 2005 10:36 AM PDT reply actions  

#26 - Boston RedSox
Creig Hanson
"Pinata's promote violence against flamboyant animals"

by Zonis on Jun 7, 2005 10:36 AM PDT reply actions  

means he's been drafted before
"Pinata's promote violence against flamboyant animals"

by Zonis on Jun 7, 2005 10:37 AM PDT up reply actions  

But didn't sign.
So he's back in the draft again this year.
Forty isn't old -- for a tree.

by atomopawn on Jun 7, 2005 10:39 AM PDT up reply actions  

Most commonly
it usualy means that the player was a low draft HS player, then decided to go to college instead.
"Pinata's promote violence against flamboyant animals"

by Zonis on Jun 7, 2005 10:43 AM PDT up reply actions  

occasionally it's a player
who was drafted, but the team that drafted him was unable to sign him, and he goes into the draft again.

I believe the A's drafted, but couldn't sign, a player from last year's draft. I forget his name -- he's supposed to go back into the draft.

by OaklandSi on Jun 7, 2005 10:46 AM PDT up reply actions  

#27 - Atlanta Braves
Joseph Divine (reliver)
"Pinata's promote violence against flamboyant animals"

by Zonis on Jun 7, 2005 10:36 AM PDT reply actions  

jennifer
I heard "wow" and then my media player crapped out on me.

by Sharon on Jun 7, 2005 10:37 AM PDT reply actions  

#28 - Cardinals
Coby Rasmus (OF)
"Pinata's promote violence against flamboyant animals"

by Zonis on Jun 7, 2005 10:37 AM PDT reply actions  

#29 - Flordia Marlins
Jacob Marsou
"Pinata's promote violence against flamboyant animals"

by Zonis on Jun 7, 2005 10:38 AM PDT reply actions  

Marceaux
an easy one
I WANNA LIKE BASEBALL AGAIN!

by baseballgirl on Jun 7, 2005 10:39 AM PDT up reply actions  

I hope I am getting NEAR the spelling
of these names
"Pinata's promote violence against flamboyant animals"

by Zonis on Jun 7, 2005 10:38 AM PDT reply actions  

Marceaux
but it's french, so you were close enough...

by Ryan Armbrust on Jun 7, 2005 10:39 AM PDT up reply actions  

#30 - St. Louis Cardinals
Redraft - James Tylor Green (SS)
"Pinata's promote violence against flamboyant animals"

by Zonis on Jun 7, 2005 10:39 AM PDT reply actions  

15 Minute Break (1:45 Easter Time Resume)
"Pinata's promote violence against flamboyant animals"

by Zonis on Jun 7, 2005 10:39 AM PDT reply actions  

Article on Pennington...
Says he can even throw 88MPH off the mound.
"Should I Stay or Should I Go???"

by tonyarmas50 on Jun 7, 2005 10:39 AM PDT reply actions  

i gotta go--thanks zonis!!!!
The "Free Matt Watson from Sacramento-Redux" Committee is back in business...taking new memberships...crap!!!

by bigelephant on Jun 7, 2005 10:40 AM PDT reply actions  

Correct
N/M
------ 84.6% of all statistics are made up.

by gallopingael on Jun 7, 2005 10:44 AM PDT up reply actions  

thanks zonis
self high five

by AllThingsOakland on Jun 7, 2005 10:42 AM PDT reply actions  

Ray Fosse on MLB.com Draft show
Talking about his draft day memories.

Am I the only person in the world that can't stand him?

------ 84.6% of all statistics are made up.

by gallopingael on Jun 7, 2005 10:44 AM PDT reply actions  

Yes
;-)

I love Ray.

Chicks dig Moneyball.

by Kelly on Jun 7, 2005 10:48 AM PDT up reply actions  

*sigh*
I'm sorry.  Nobody's perfect.  

=P

------ 84.6% of all statistics are made up.

by gallopingael on Jun 7, 2005 10:50 AM PDT up reply actions  

That's funny...
I dig Ray, but love Moneyball.
"Look what we did!"

by ArakSOT on Jun 7, 2005 10:52 AM PDT up reply actions  

Draft Back in 2 Minutes
"Pinata's promote violence against flamboyant animals"

by Zonis on Jun 7, 2005 10:49 AM PDT reply actions  

Perhaps 3B would be better,
actually.  Seeing that the market demand for 3B seems pretty high.
Forty isn't old -- for a tree.

by atomopawn on Jun 7, 2005 10:49 AM PDT reply actions  

Pennington looks to be a STUD!!!
Wow!!!

And for the record I like Ray Fosse!!

by saint @ Athletics Nation on Jun 7, 2005 10:50 AM PDT reply actions  

I can stand ANYONE
except Joe Morgan.
Forty isn't old -- for a tree.

by atomopawn on Jun 7, 2005 10:50 AM PDT reply actions  

not even Rex Hudler?
I'm the guy with the Carney Lansford jersey

by gojohn10 on Jun 7, 2005 10:52 AM PDT up reply actions  

oh MAN!
I'd rather hear Joe. And I don't say that lightly.
I WANNA LIKE BASEBALL AGAIN!

by baseballgirl on Jun 7, 2005 10:53 AM PDT up reply actions  

I'm kinda the opposite....
....after Bill and Ken I can't stand anyone.
------ 84.6% of all statistics are made up.

by gallopingael on Jun 7, 2005 10:54 AM PDT up reply actions  

Hank Greenwald is really the only
announcer that completely bothers me, especially when he covers an A's game. It's mainly that he doesn't appear to know the A's, consistently gets their names wrong, and doesn't appear too interested in the game.

by OaklandSi on Jun 7, 2005 10:56 AM PDT up reply actions  

And looks like the old man Mole...
...from the Simpsons.

But, I digress...

I WANNA LIKE BASEBALL AGAIN!

by baseballgirl on Jun 7, 2005 10:57 AM PDT up reply actions  

that's Moleman thank you
"What I'm trying to do is set our pitching up for five years," said Beane

by Satchmo22 on Jun 7, 2005 10:59 AM PDT up reply actions  

Hans Moleman.
But doesn't he!?!
I WANNA LIKE BASEBALL AGAIN!

by baseballgirl on Jun 7, 2005 10:59 AM PDT up reply actions  

BOOM
Even John Madden? He irritates me more than anyone else in the world.
"Baseball is dull only to dull minds."
Red Barber, announcer

by Furious George on Jun 7, 2005 11:48 AM PDT up reply actions  

You want to talk...
about an announcing team that's UNBELIVABLY ANNOYING? Look right HERE! at the ESPN Sunday Night Football team!

There's Joe Theismann. He's smarter than EVERYONE -- JUST ASK HIM! And Paul Maguire, who can put any ordinary play into slow motion and torture you - TORTURE YOU - with the unbelivable nature of it all! We'll even miss the next play since we had to keep showing you the LAST UNSPEAKABLY GREAT PLAY!

And don't get me started about what they think of Ray "God's Own Linebacker" Lewis...

"Yucky Head Bad Guy!" - my 5-year-old daughter to Manny Ramirez. She got ice cream immediately afterward.

by DMtShooter on Jun 7, 2005 12:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

Pennington is a stud, no question
And you know what...probably will end up being traded...
But YOU NEVER KNOW.

no jinx here, but we all know that any player coughcrosbycough could go down at any time.

Wherever You Go...There You Are -J. Kabat-Zinn

by jrwolf on Jun 7, 2005 10:53 AM PDT reply actions  

maybe the idea is
to stock up on spare middle infielders for Bobby to break

by green star oakland on Jun 7, 2005 10:55 AM PDT up reply actions  

~~although $20 says BB
asks him to play 2nd 'just to get in the big league lineup'...

"...it's just temporary Penny, I promise"

-bb

hahahaa

Wherever You Go...There You Are -J. Kabat-Zinn

by jrwolf on Jun 7, 2005 10:54 AM PDT reply actions  

The older guy on the MLB.com show is Fred Claire
He used to be the Dodgers' GM.  I'm not sure when, though.

by iggystooge on Jun 7, 2005 10:55 AM PDT reply actions  

thanks
what a maaroon.

yesh......

------ 84.6% of all statistics are made up.

by gallopingael on Jun 7, 2005 10:56 AM PDT up reply actions  

Does someone want to take over for the 2nd Round?
"Pinata's promote violence against flamboyant animals"

by Zonis on Jun 7, 2005 10:55 AM PDT reply actions  

I could
but my info comes from mlb.com, so it wouldnt be as fast as yours...

by Ryan Armbrust on Jun 7, 2005 10:56 AM PDT up reply actions  

mine does too
Im just copyin from the MLB Radio show
"Pinata's promote violence against flamboyant animals"

by Zonis on Jun 7, 2005 10:59 AM PDT up reply actions  

don't make me take away your rating...
...I spent good time unhiding the rating system to give you a good one ;)
I WANNA LIKE BASEBALL AGAIN!

by baseballgirl on Jun 7, 2005 10:58 AM PDT up reply actions  

I'd offer to take over,
but I'm at work and might have to take a call if it comes in....
Forty isn't old -- for a tree.

by atomopawn on Jun 7, 2005 11:00 AM PDT reply actions  

ok
i'll go ahead and do it

by Ryan Armbrust on Jun 7, 2005 11:00 AM PDT reply actions  

Late!
Draft is 10 minutes late from when it was supposed to restart!~
"Pinata's promote violence against flamboyant animals"

by Zonis on Jun 7, 2005 11:00 AM PDT reply actions  

The Yankees
must be at lunch.
Forty isn't old -- for a tree.

by atomopawn on Jun 7, 2005 11:01 AM PDT up reply actions  

draftcaster
I don't know if any of you saw it or not, but the draftcaster, I think is more or less realtime. It's a java applet that's got some limited information on each guy.

by iggystooge on Jun 7, 2005 11:00 AM PDT reply actions  

I'm watching draftcaster
(and AN) while listening to MLB.com.  Sometimes the radio is faster, sometimes the draftcaster is faster.

What I REALLY want is a link to stats for these players.

Forty isn't old -- for a tree.

by atomopawn on Jun 7, 2005 11:02 AM PDT up reply actions  

it's great
the media player is choppy for me so I'm just using the draft tracker

by Sharon on Jun 7, 2005 11:03 AM PDT up reply actions  

The White Sox announcers
are so awful that they make me laugh. Morgan just makes me groan.
Forty isn't old -- for a tree.

by atomopawn on Jun 7, 2005 11:00 AM PDT reply actions  

Yea, cept we would NEVER be able to sign him...
He's falling cuz of Boras...love it.
Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Jun 7, 2005 11:05 AM PDT up reply actions  

Can we buy players on Ebay?
That'd be AWESOME!

I'd like one right handed hitter with large power swing. Thanks.

I WANNA LIKE BASEBALL AGAIN!

by baseballgirl on Jun 7, 2005 11:07 AM PDT up reply actions  

Can somebody recap the A's picks?
Thanks.
"First of all, I'm not calm about it. Every time they lose, I freak out." - Andy Painter

by secret ASian man on Jun 7, 2005 11:03 AM PDT reply actions  

So far,
we've only chosen Pennington, a SS from Texas A&M.
Forty isn't old -- for a tree.

by atomopawn on Jun 7, 2005 11:04 AM PDT up reply actions  

nicely
recapped
"What I'm trying to do is set our pitching up for five years," said Beane

by Satchmo22 on Jun 7, 2005 11:04 AM PDT up reply actions  

Draft is back on..
Zona takes Matthew Tora, UMASS - Amherst
Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Jun 7, 2005 11:06 AM PDT reply actions  

31 - Arizona
takes Matthew Torra RHP UMass-Amherst

by Ryan Armbrust on Jun 7, 2005 11:06 AM PDT reply actions  

#31 - Arizona Dimondbacks
Matt Torra
"Pinata's promote violence against flamboyant animals"

by Zonis on Jun 7, 2005 11:06 AM PDT reply actions  

This has been fun.
But now I have to go stack 20 Dells in the server room....
Forty isn't old -- for a tree.

by atomopawn on Jun 7, 2005 11:07 AM PDT reply actions  

DRENNEN!
to Cleveland

Tough Luck, no A's pick =/

"Pinata's promote violence against flamboyant animals"

by Zonis on Jun 7, 2005 11:07 AM PDT reply actions  

Did anybody else hear
a loud, crashing sound?
"Look what we did!"

by ArakSOT on Jun 7, 2005 11:10 AM PDT up reply actions  

come on Teagarden
"What I'm trying to do is set our pitching up for five years," said Beane

by Satchmo22 on Jun 7, 2005 11:07 AM PDT reply actions  

tea
boras guy

by Alien @ Athletics Nation on Jun 7, 2005 11:08 AM PDT up reply actions  

i had not heard
if he was or not
"What I'm trying to do is set our pitching up for five years," said Beane

by Satchmo22 on Jun 7, 2005 11:10 AM PDT up reply actions  

35- Padres
Cesar Ramos RHP Long Beach State

by Ryan Armbrust on Jun 7, 2005 11:08 AM PDT reply actions  

36- A's
Travis Buck OF Ariz State

by Ryan Armbrust on Jun 7, 2005 11:09 AM PDT reply actions  

Travis Buck...
WOW!

Urban actualy guessed right!

"Pinata's promote violence against flamboyant animals"

by Zonis on Jun 7, 2005 11:09 AM PDT reply actions  

projected first-round pick
no Jeremy Brown here; Mel Kiper would approve of this as a good value pick.

He does look like Byrnes, but he doesn't sound like him, as he apparently has a "knack for getting on base" as opposed to a "knack for running through walls."

ASU starting to feel guilty about their nickname?  Why the Sun Angel Foundation...

Don't ask me to buy you a wristwatch Don't ask me to buy you a Sony Car Discman Don't ask me to give you car fare Don't ask me for a cotton picking thing"

by Cutthemullet on Jun 7, 2005 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

Now the question is...
is there ANY chance whatsoever of getting Lowrie anymore
"Pinata's promote violence against flamboyant animals"

by Zonis on Jun 7, 2005 11:10 AM PDT reply actions  

Indians are kiling Beane!!!
Drennan and Crowe!!! Loose lips are sinking ships!!!

by saint @ Athletics Nation on Jun 7, 2005 11:11 AM PDT reply actions  

cleveland
i bet that cleveland has done some homework on these guys as well.  they usually have a good minors system and are keeping their budget lower and are trying to count on the minors feeding the system.
Baseball is like life. It's a day-to-day existence, full of ups and downs. You make the most of your opportunities in baseball as you do in life. - E Harwell

by peoples27 on Jun 7, 2005 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

why pick a SS??
Pennington turns 21 next week.

Presumably he's two years away from the bigs, but not much more.

In 2 years.........

The A's may not have resolved their 2B situation long-term;

The A's may not be in Oakland, or will be leveraged for a new ballpark, and thus payroll could be lower or higher than it is now. If higher maybe they have the luxury of carrying this guy as a backup in 2007. If lower maybe Crosby won't be affordable much longer and he'll be groomed to replace him;

Eric Chavez-- Billy beane's protestations to the contrary-- might not be here anymore, thus freeing up someone for a move to 3B;

Or, most likely, pennington will be a great bargaining chip to get a player necessary for a late season pennant move in 2006 or possibly 2007;

oaktoon

by oaktoon on Jun 7, 2005 11:12 AM PDT reply actions  

yeah...
including pitcher, in this case
Don't ask me to buy you a wristwatch Don't ask me to buy you a Sony Car Discman Don't ask me to give you car fare Don't ask me for a cotton picking thing"

by Cutthemullet on Jun 7, 2005 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

A's next pick is #53...
"Pinata's promote violence against flamboyant animals"

by Zonis on Jun 7, 2005 11:12 AM PDT reply actions  

Lol
It's Beau.
California here I come, right back where I started from, Californiaaaaa, Californiaaaaa, here I coooooome (June 24th). (OC, i was inspired)

by ohad on Jun 7, 2005 11:14 AM PDT up reply actions  

heh
good thing I handed it over to Nebraska, I had to restart my MLB Radio thing, and now its like 10 seconds behind his...
"Pinata's promote violence against flamboyant animals"

by Zonis on Jun 7, 2005 11:13 AM PDT reply actions  

Dissapointed
I just odn't like Travis Buck. IDK why, i just don't
California here I come, right back where I started from, Californiaaaaa, Californiaaaaa, here I coooooome (June 24th). (OC, i was inspired)

by ohad on Jun 7, 2005 11:14 AM PDT reply actions  

I don't like him because
His favorite player is Derek Jeter, growing up it was Don Mattingly......he's a Yankee's fan.  
Now THIS is Billy Ball

by Masaryk on Jun 7, 2005 11:17 AM PDT up reply actions  

A's Drafting to Form
Baseball America rated Pennington 27th overall; Buck 42nd.

I like the emphasis on position players. Outfield in particular will need a lot of fresh blood over the next 4-5 years.

oaktoon

by oaktoon on Jun 7, 2005 11:14 AM PDT reply actions  

Travis Buck is a hitting machine
me likey very much.

Especially with Swisher and DJ taking over the 1b/DH role.

it will be:
Kielty
Thomas
Kotsay
Ethier
Cust
Watson
Buck

all fighting it out!!! NICE

Wherever You Go...There You Are -J. Kabat-Zinn

by jrwolf on Jun 7, 2005 11:15 AM PDT reply actions  

gunna need a new thread
after the Supplimental Round
"Pinata's promote violence against flamboyant animals"

by Zonis on Jun 7, 2005 11:15 AM PDT reply actions  

Why do they call this round "Comp A"...
Instead of Round 2?
"Should I Stay or Should I Go???"

by tonyarmas50 on Jun 7, 2005 11:15 AM PDT reply actions  

Thanx!
"Should I Stay or Should I Go???"

by tonyarmas50 on Jun 7, 2005 11:16 AM PDT up reply actions  

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Lowery Gone! To Boston! NOOOOOOOOOO!
"Pinata's promote violence against flamboyant animals"

by Zonis on Jun 7, 2005 11:16 AM PDT reply actions  

And Fred Claire...
...just chimed in with the fact that he thought this was a player that Oakland would have liked.
------ 84.6% of all statistics are made up.

by gallopingael on Jun 7, 2005 11:18 AM PDT up reply actions  

Cesar Ramos went right before us
Tony Gwynn said he's the best pitcher SDSU faced all year and is going to be a good pro.

by RunRickeyRun on Jun 7, 2005 11:18 AM PDT reply actions  

Red Sox
Having an amazingly good draft.

by ChavyGoldX4 on Jun 7, 2005 11:19 AM PDT reply actions  

A's are next
can we get a steal here or will we be disspaointed
"Pinata's promote violence against flamboyant animals"

by Zonis on Jun 7, 2005 11:22 AM PDT reply actions  

53- Oakland
Thomas Italiano RHP Flowermound HS Texas

by Ryan Armbrust on Jun 7, 2005 11:22 AM PDT reply actions  

WOAH!
a Highschool Pitcher!
"Pinata's promote violence against flamboyant animals"

by Zonis on Jun 7, 2005 11:22 AM PDT reply actions  

did it also say
he had a noodle arm?
"What I'm trying to do is set our pitching up for five years," said Beane

by Satchmo22 on Jun 7, 2005 11:24 AM PDT up reply actions  

54- Twins
Paul Kelly SS (from flowermound also)

by Ryan Armbrust on Jun 7, 2005 11:23 AM PDT reply actions  

Thomas Italiano...oh yes.
Best name ever.

A high school pitcher...the times, they are a'changin...

by Vic @ Athletics Nation on Jun 7, 2005 11:23 AM PDT reply actions  

I still like ...
Esteban German, aka "Steve Deutsch"

by monkeyball on Jun 7, 2005 12:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

Huh ... odd...
who'd have picked us to take the raw hs guy who already throws in the upper 90s?
The next time I slap a guy's ass, can we all just assume it's because I wish I was a baseball player?

by devo on Jun 7, 2005 11:25 AM PDT reply actions  

FROM BA
Hardest-throwing prep available touched 97-98 this spring

by tonyeee on Jun 7, 2005 11:26 AM PDT up reply actions  

College picks must be getting too popular
maybe this guy would have been a first rounder pre-moneyball. Time to adapt! Obviously the A's feel the risk is worth the potential rewards at this pick.
I'm the guy with the Carney Lansford jersey

by gojohn10 on Jun 7, 2005 11:30 AM PDT up reply actions  

is Thomas Italiano known as Craig Italiano?
BA says he's the hardest throwing prep in the draft

by Sharon on Jun 7, 2005 11:26 AM PDT reply actions  

sure its the same guy he throws 97-98
Wonder if the A's are thinking bullpen on this guy down the road.
oaktoon

by oaktoon on Jun 7, 2005 11:28 AM PDT up reply actions  

Has to be bullpen
He's considered really raw. The next Jairo or Nuke LaLoosh.

by vertig0 on Jun 7, 2005 11:29 AM PDT up reply actions  

Maybe Cox will drop to #69?
The next time I slap a guy's ass, can we all just assume it's because I wish I was a baseball player?

by devo on Jun 7, 2005 11:26 AM PDT reply actions  

yes!
that would be a great place to get him.

by axbake @ Athletics Nation on Jun 7, 2005 11:29 AM PDT up reply actions  

hehe..
... we got the "Bill and Ted" pick

I am so easily amused.

------ 84.6% of all statistics are made up.

by gallopingael on Jun 7, 2005 11:32 AM PDT up reply actions  

Teagarden
hasnt been picked yet?!
"Pinata's promote violence against flamboyant animals"

by Zonis on Jun 7, 2005 11:26 AM PDT reply actions  

The Yanks at 63
shouldn't be scared by his contract demands
The next time I slap a guy's ass, can we all just assume it's because I wish I was a baseball player?

by devo on Jun 7, 2005 11:28 AM PDT up reply actions  

Italiano
5. Flower Mound (Flower Mound, Texas)
Last Year's Record: 37-8
Outlook: Seniors Craig Italiano, Brandon Gaviglio, Jordan Meaker and Paul Kelly give Flower Mound arguably the nation's top pitching staff. Italiano, a TCU recruit, is rated the nation's No. 38 overall prospect by SchoolSports.com. The right-hander's fastball has been clocked as high as 98 mph. Gaviglio, a left-hander and Oklahoma State recruit, carried an 18-1 career record into this season. TCU recruit Kelly, who had 10 saves as the team's closer last year, is also the team's best hitter. Flower Mound would like to avenge last year's loss in the Class 5A state final to this year's preseason No. 2, Moody

by saint @ Athletics Nation on Jun 7, 2005 11:28 AM PDT reply actions  

Cox to Yanks SOrry
"Pinata's promote violence against flamboyant animals"

by Zonis on Jun 7, 2005 11:30 AM PDT reply actions  

Next Pick at 69!
Can Teagarden get to us?
"Pinata's promote violence against flamboyant animals"

by Zonis on Jun 7, 2005 11:31 AM PDT reply actions  

I think beane would rather be pooped on...
than negotiate with Boras
I'm the guy with the Carney Lansford jersey

by gojohn10 on Jun 7, 2005 11:33 AM PDT up reply actions  

Like leading a calf to the slaughter
the way Dusty treats pitchers.
"There's one word that describes baseball -- 'You never know.'" - Joquin Andujar

by McFood on Jun 7, 2005 11:36 AM PDT up reply actions  

69- A's
Jered Lansford RHP

Son of Carney!

by Ryan Armbrust on Jun 7, 2005 11:34 AM PDT reply actions  

YYYEESSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
He is the one kid I really wanted!!!!

I even wrote a piece on if I were Beane I would be at every St Francis game trying to convince the kid to skip Santa Clara and play for the A's!!!

In order to be picked tis high Beane must have a commitment from him!!!!

This could BE HUGE!!!!!

by saint @ Athletics Nation on Jun 7, 2005 11:36 AM PDT up reply actions  

Carney!!!
"Pinata's promote violence against flamboyant animals"

by Zonis on Jun 7, 2005 11:35 AM PDT reply actions  

Too bad this means probably no Teagarden
"Pinata's promote violence against flamboyant animals"

by Zonis on Jun 7, 2005 11:35 AM PDT reply actions  

We're not going to pay Boras's demands
at this point, it's likely that no one will and he'll end up returning for his senior year of college.
The next time I slap a guy's ass, can we all just assume it's because I wish I was a baseball player?

by devo on Jun 7, 2005 11:38 AM PDT up reply actions  

apparently Boras is his agent
------ 84.6% of all statistics are made up.

by gallopingael on Jun 7, 2005 11:39 AM PDT up reply actions  

2 H.S. Pitchers?
I'm confused.....
Now THIS is Billy Ball

by Masaryk on Jun 7, 2005 11:36 AM PDT reply actions  

I'm stoked!!!!
Give Lansford and Italiano 3 years and we can have:

Harden Haren Blanton Lansford and Italiano. 4 of those five hit mid-high nineties!!!

by saint @ Athletics Nation on Jun 7, 2005 11:41 AM PDT up reply actions  

next pick number #99???
"Pinata's promote violence against flamboyant animals"

by Zonis on Jun 7, 2005 11:36 AM PDT reply actions  

Why was what I said removed?
I said Im not liking our draft all that much thus far and Im censored? WOW.

by ChavyGoldX4 on Jun 7, 2005 11:37 AM PDT reply actions  

nevermind
Im sorry. I just lost the comment for a minute. My bad.

by ChavyGoldX4 on Jun 7, 2005 11:38 AM PDT up reply actions  

Two HS pitchers...
Think Beane's had enough of everyone bringing up the Bonderman chair-throw?

by Vic @ Athletics Nation on Jun 7, 2005 11:37 AM PDT reply actions  

Carney's boy
my uniform now represents the past and present!
I'm the guy with the Carney Lansford jersey

by gojohn10 on Jun 7, 2005 11:37 AM PDT reply actions  

Too bad
Rickey and Stew haven't had sons yet.
"Look what we did!"

by ArakSOT on Jun 7, 2005 11:38 AM PDT up reply actions  

that is so odd
i didn't even know they were dating
"What I'm trying to do is set our pitching up for five years," said Beane

by Satchmo22 on Jun 7, 2005 11:41 AM PDT up reply actions  

you'll have to change your sig soon
if Jarred wears his pops number.
------ 84.6% of all statistics are made up.

by gallopingael on Jun 7, 2005 11:41 AM PDT up reply actions  

Wow ... Lansford is only rated
#149 by BA
Son of Carney wants to hit, but throws up to 94 mph on the bump.

He's a bit wild, but averaged 11.7 k/9 last year.

The next time I slap a guy's ass, can we all just assume it's because I wish I was a baseball player?

by devo on Jun 7, 2005 11:37 AM PDT reply actions  

Excellent
well played.
------ 84.6% of all statistics are made up.

by gallopingael on Jun 7, 2005 11:46 AM PDT up reply actions  

No,
I just like the international symbol for Huston.

:P

I want Huston to put one of those in his ESPN Diary.

by Jennifer on Jun 7, 2005 11:57 AM PDT up reply actions  

74- Dodgers
Josh Wall RHP

lasorda is so old...

by Ryan Armbrust on Jun 7, 2005 11:38 AM PDT reply actions  

Lansford, Italiano, Buck and Pennington!!!
I'm all good!!!

I am also dying over here because Beane got two fantastic young arms that two years ago would have probably been taken a lot higher!!!

His denouncement of HS players lowered thier value, then he snags them!!!

Nice work Billy!!!

by saint @ Athletics Nation on Jun 7, 2005 11:39 AM PDT reply actions  

I agree with you
It's just affirmation that the front office continues to look for good deals and doesn't get stuck on one aspect of the game.
I'm the guy with the Carney/Jared Lansford jersey

by gojohn10 on Jun 7, 2005 11:48 AM PDT up reply actions  

3 years from now we may say:
"That was the best draft in Oaland history"

Italiano - Clement
Lansford - Hudson
Buck - Larry Jones
Pennington - Biggio

:)

by saint @ Athletics Nation on Jun 7, 2005 11:53 AM PDT up reply actions  

75- Braves
Yunel Escobar SS

A cuban guy

by Ryan Armbrust on Jun 7, 2005 11:39 AM PDT reply actions  

Carney Landsford's kid?
I though he wanted to go to school at Schott's Alma Mater?
"First of all, I'm not calm about it. Every time they lose, I freak out." - Andy Painter

by secret ASian man on Jun 7, 2005 11:40 AM PDT reply actions  

guess not
I think they must have committment before they picked him
I'm the guy with the Carney Lansford jersey

by gojohn10 on Jun 7, 2005 11:42 AM PDT up reply actions  

He did!!!
Only way the A's take him this high is IF he has committed to them over Santa Clara!!!

There is jubilation in the Lansford household!!! As a fellow former Wilcoxian who pitched on Carney Lansford field I too am stoked for the family!!!

by saint @ Athletics Nation on Jun 7, 2005 11:42 AM PDT up reply actions  

and he doesn't have to go to a crappy school...
...like Santa Clara!!!

Signed,

A proud St. Mary's Alumn

=D

------ 84.6% of all statistics are made up.

by gallopingael on Jun 7, 2005 11:48 AM PDT up reply actions  

great analysis on Lansford on MLB.tv
"A's pick Jared lansford"
"Is that Carney's son?"
"I don't know"

the end.

I'm the guy with the Carney Lansford jersey

by gojohn10 on Jun 7, 2005 11:40 AM PDT reply actions  

We got Buck and Italiano or:
Buck and Lansford for losing Miller?

by saint @ Athletics Nation on Jun 7, 2005 11:43 AM PDT reply actions  

Italiano
The next time I slap a guy's ass, can we all just assume it's because I wish I was a baseball player?

by devo on Jun 7, 2005 11:44 AM PDT up reply actions  

I don't know, but I'd take a Miller for a Buck!
Set 'em up, Sammy!
"There's one word that describes baseball -- 'You never know.'" - Joquin Andujar

by McFood on Jun 7, 2005 11:46 AM PDT up reply actions  

There are 18 more rounds today
Around 18.
California here I come, right back where I started from, Californiaaaaa, Californiaaaaa, here I coooooome (June 24th). (OC, i was inspired)

by ohad on Jun 7, 2005 11:47 AM PDT up reply actions  

hey, thanks!
I WANNA LIKE BASEBALL AGAIN!

by baseballgirl on Jun 7, 2005 11:48 AM PDT up reply actions  

quote re: italiano
Scout's view: "He's a power guy with flashes of pitchability. He's one of a handful of high school right-handers who should go off in the first round."
I'm the guy with the Carney/Jared Lansford jersey

by gojohn10 on Jun 7, 2005 11:51 AM PDT up reply actions  

It's Ok Guys
Italiano throws 98 and he's just in HS, and Lansford has nice numbers and is Carneys son. I don't think this has anything to do with Beane shifting everyeons attention away from HS pitching or anything like that.

It's simple: There just weren't that many good college arms, they were all gone by the time 36 came around. This draft was FULL of high school talent, and Billy got two he thought it was worht taking a flier on. I got criticized over on Minor League Balll for taking two high school pitchers in the seconod round. Look! Beane did it also!

California here I come, right back where I started from, Californiaaaaa, Californiaaaaa, here I coooooome (June 24th). (OC, i was inspired)

by ohad on Jun 7, 2005 11:46 AM PDT reply actions  

well then, get your ass over there and say...
I told you so!
I'm the guy with the Carney/Jared Lansford jersey

by gojohn10 on Jun 7, 2005 11:54 AM PDT up reply actions  

Recap of picks so far:
#21 - Cliff Pennington - SS - Texas A&M
#36 - Travis Buck - OF - Arizona State
#53 - Thomas Italiano - RHP - Flower Mound HS Texas
#69 - Jared Lansford - RHP - St Francis HS California (son of Carney)

by Ryan Armbrust on Jun 7, 2005 11:46 AM PDT reply actions  

Thanks Nebraska and Zonis for your work...
in the first 2 rounds.

we all appreciate it.

------ 84.6% of all statistics are made up.

by gallopingael on Jun 7, 2005 11:50 AM PDT up reply actions  

Dad is going to have to open more threads...
...if the first 2 rounds were any indication.

Uncle Nico? A little help?

I WANNA LIKE BASEBALL AGAIN!

by baseballgirl on Jun 7, 2005 11:48 AM PDT reply actions  

Dad? Uncle?
Is this some kind of Donald-and-his-"nephews" relationship?
"Look what we did!"

by ArakSOT on Jun 7, 2005 11:50 AM PDT up reply actions  

h.s. picks
It is strange pick though, Italiano doesn't seem to be an A's player. He's rumored to have control  problems. Jason Windsor he is not.

by axbake @ Athletics Nation on Jun 7, 2005 11:50 AM PDT reply actions  

I'm at Aw... I thought Billy will never draft
High School players this high.
In China wearing a green hat means your wife is cheating on you. If your not married your future wife will be cheating on you.

by paul75 on Jun 7, 2005 11:51 AM PDT reply actions  

84- Twins
Brian Duensing RHP Nebraska

(hooray for another Nebraska kid)

by Ryan Armbrust on Jun 7, 2005 12:00 PM PDT reply actions  

87- Rockies
Kyle Hancock RHP

(i've gotta go after the A's next pick, anyone else want to do this or is all interest gone now?)

by Ryan Armbrust on Jun 7, 2005 12:04 PM PDT reply actions  

More Lansford- A's Ties
In addition to being carney's good and committing to play at schott's alma mater, Jared Lansford goes to and plays for Saint Francis High School- Byrnes's old high school.
"Oh hell yes! Are you kidding me? I think we're gonna win the AL West." -Gary Huckabay, A's stat consultant, when asked if the A's can compete this year.

by Roscoe Parrish on Jun 7, 2005 12:04 PM PDT reply actions  

If the A's get Teagarden at #99
that would be a STEAL!
"Pinata's promote violence against flamboyant animals"

by Zonis on Jun 7, 2005 12:06 PM PDT reply actions  

but, yes Teagarden went there
The next time I slap a guy's ass, can we all just assume it's because I wish I was a baseball player?

by devo on Jun 7, 2005 12:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

Here is what Neyer says...
"Steve (NJ): The A's have drafted two HS pitchers with their first 4 picks. WTF?

 Rob Neyer: (2:56 PM ET ) Wow. When everybody else zigs, Billy Beane zags. It's the sort of thing he'd do just to mess with our heads. And I think it's working. "

independencefieldsac.org
Please help disabled kids in Sacramento play baseball by helping the Rivercats build a specially equipped field for them.

by kaweahkaweah on Jun 7, 2005 12:06 PM PDT reply actions  

is the kid picked at 77...
from the MVHS in cupertino?
let's go oakland [clapclap clapclapclap]

by Jjjsixsix on Jun 7, 2005 12:07 PM PDT reply actions  

yes
he is
"Oh hell yes! Are you kidding me? I think we're gonna win the AL West." -Gary Huckabay, A's stat consultant, when asked if the A's can compete this year.

by Roscoe Parrish on Jun 7, 2005 12:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

Blez, new thread please!
"There's one word that describes baseball -- 'You never know.'" - Joquin Andujar

by McFood on Jun 7, 2005 12:09 PM PDT reply actions  

Teaagarden
OMG, wow, what kind of a draft would it be, if Teagarden does fall to us
A's and Huskers, championship caliber teams forever.

by huskersfan on Jun 7, 2005 12:10 PM PDT reply actions  

DID YOU HEAR THAT!
"I dont think I'm in the right Conference Call?"
"Pinata's promote violence against flamboyant animals"

by Zonis on Jun 7, 2005 12:11 PM PDT reply actions  

that was totally awesome, lol
no, you aren't XD
let's go oakland [clapclap clapclapclap]

by Jjjsixsix on Jun 7, 2005 12:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

I beg your pardon
I never promised you a Teagarden
"There's one word that describes baseball -- 'You never know.'" - Joquin Andujar

by McFood on Jun 7, 2005 12:12 PM PDT reply actions  

LMAO
A classic song
A's and Huskers, championship caliber teams forever.

by huskersfan on Jun 7, 2005 12:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

96- Marlins
Matt Goyan LHP

(we could use a new thread, i think)

by Ryan Armbrust on Jun 7, 2005 12:12 PM PDT reply actions  

5 Picks till A's Draft
can Teagarden fall to us? And, will we actualy get him?
"Pinata's promote violence against flamboyant animals"

by Zonis on Jun 7, 2005 12:12 PM PDT reply actions  

98- Padres
Josh Gear RHP

(the A's have #101, not 99)

by Ryan Armbrust on Jun 7, 2005 12:14 PM PDT reply actions  

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
TEAGARDEN FALLS RIGHT INFRONT OF OUR EYES!
"Pinata's promote violence against flamboyant animals"

by Zonis on Jun 7, 2005 12:14 PM PDT reply actions  

you guys jinxed it by saying he would go 99!
GARGH!
let's go oakland [clapclap clapclapclap]

by Jjjsixsix on Jun 7, 2005 12:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

you jinxed it by saying he'd go 99
he did!
I'm the guy with the Carney/Jared Lansford jersey

by gojohn10 on Jun 7, 2005 12:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

OMG!
ANOTHER HS PITCHER!
"Pinata's promote violence against flamboyant animals"

by Zonis on Jun 7, 2005 12:16 PM PDT reply actions  

ANOTHER high schooler?
WHAT IN THE WORLD IS GOING ON?!
let's go oakland [clapclap clapclapclap]

by Jjjsixsix on Jun 7, 2005 12:16 PM PDT reply actions  

101- Oakland
Vincent Mazzaro RHP (another HS kid, from NJ...)

by Ryan Armbrust on Jun 7, 2005 12:16 PM PDT reply actions  

holy highschool
"What I'm trying to do is set our pitching up for five years," said Beane

by Satchmo22 on Jun 7, 2005 12:17 PM PDT reply actions  

You meant to say; Holy Highschool, Batman!
"Pinata's promote violence against flamboyant animals"

by Zonis on Jun 7, 2005 12:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

102- Cleveland
Jensen Lewis RHP

(who wants to take over, i've gotta go...)

by Ryan Armbrust on Jun 7, 2005 12:17 PM PDT reply actions  

Blez
Please ask BB why he drafted HS pitcher!
independencefieldsac.org
Please help disabled kids in Sacramento play baseball by helping the Rivercats build a specially equipped field for them.

by kaweahkaweah on Jun 7, 2005 12:17 PM PDT reply actions  

He's doing it
so that everyone else will follow suit.  His REAL objective is some obscure player we'll draft so low, no one will notice. :-P
Forty isn't old -- for a tree.

by atomopawn on Jun 7, 2005 12:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

I knew we were going to go HS picher again!
I'm the guy with the Carney/Jared Lansford jersey

by gojohn10 on Jun 7, 2005 12:17 PM PDT reply actions  

Any info:
Any info on this kid, Vincent Mazzaro.
Don't count us out in '05.

by Jordan33 in Santa Cruz on Jun 7, 2005 12:19 PM PDT reply actions  

THE ONLY TEAM IN LOS ANGELES...
did lasorda just say that?
let's go oakland [clapclap clapclapclap]

by Jjjsixsix on Jun 7, 2005 12:20 PM PDT reply actions  

BB is stocking up on HS pitching prospects
You know they won't all pitch for the A's. but I'll bet more than one will prove to be a valuable trading chip

by OaklandSi on Jun 7, 2005 12:20 PM PDT reply actions  

Reason for the HS pitchers
Is that the our rotation is good for close to the next 5-6 years. We wont need them to fast track to the Bigs like we did with Hudson, Zito, Mulder, etc.

In the 4 years it will take them to learn to pitch we will still have 2 years to let them grow into true starters.

Beane hated HS pitchers because he needed guys to step in right away and because they were such gambles. Now he can afford to wait an be patient with them. Makes plenty of sense.

by ChavyGoldX4 on Jun 7, 2005 12:20 PM PDT reply actions  

High School Pitchers
It is against almost all logic to take high school pitchers so high.  Why? Not a fast
financial return It takes too long to reach the majors.  To high of a risk.  The body is not mature and the chance of injury is great.  They have much further to go to develop than college pitchers.

Given that, why did Beane draft them?  Two considerations.  First, he did not think much of the available college pitchers and second, he is relatively happy with the position players in the A's system.  He was therefore more willing to take the higher risk on high school arms.

Jim

by jarforcefatherofforce on Jun 7, 2005 12:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'll admit
picking 3 HSers surprised me. I think this line of reasoning is correct though...
Why does everybody stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when they're already there? ~Larry Anderson

by lansfords1 on Jun 7, 2005 12:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

106- Dodgers
Lasorda sez:  "the only team in LA takes:" Sergio Pedroza OF

by Ryan Armbrust on Jun 7, 2005 12:20 PM PDT reply actions  

Baseball America on Pennington
21. Athletics: Cliff Pennington, ss, Texas A&M

Pennington's best attribute is his makeup. Scouts have loved Pennington's grit and energy since he was in high school, and he won the Cape Cod League's 10th player award for his spirited play last summer. Pennington is more than just a gamer, however, offering tools across the board. He can bat at the top of a lineup, making consistent contact and providing gap power from both sides of the plate. He doesn't have blazing speed, but he runs well and his instincts make him a threat on the bases. Pennington's savvy also enhances his range at shortstop, where he can make both the routine and acrobatic plays. He has an above-average arm, a quick release and the ability to make throws from any angle.

http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/2005draft/firstround.html

The next time I slap a guy's ass, can we all just assume it's because I wish I was a baseball player?

by devo on Jun 7, 2005 12:25 PM PDT reply actions  

ok, end of round #3
I need to go now, someone else can take over doing the draft list if they want, i think from this point out only the a's picks are interesting, so do as you wish... i'm out... later everyone... i wonder if we'll take any more HS kids... BB sure knows how to make people wonder...

by Ryan Armbrust on Jun 7, 2005 12:25 PM PDT reply actions  

Who kidnapped Beane?
Where has our philosophy of drafting college players gone? We've used 3 out of 5 picks on High Schooler's. High School pitchers to be more specific. Didn't Beane say in Moneyball that there was too great of a risk in drafting HS pitchers?

by FlagsFlyForever on Jun 7, 2005 12:27 PM PDT reply actions  

risk vs. reward
when good prospects fall, it's ok to take on a bit extra risk because of the rewards are great. also, scroll up to what  ChavyGoldX4 said. Makes a lot of sense.
I'm the guy with the Carney/Jared Lansford jersey

by gojohn10 on Jun 7, 2005 12:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

Risk/reward
the pendelum has swung. That's what people don't get about Moneyball. It does not advocate any specific baseball philosophies at all. Does it advocate OBP? Nope. College pitchers? Nope. Not stealing? Nope. Moneyball is an economic philosophy based on extracting maximum value by using statistical analysis to find and take advantage of market inefficiencies. Just like happened with OBP, other teams have caught up with the idea that HS pitchers were overvalued (and perhaps come to undervalue them). Rany did an excellent study on this recently in BP, which showed that, over the years, the difference between drafting HS and College players has shrunk to nearly nothing.

That's what seperates the brilliant from the smart. Having the ability to recognize that yesterday's truths aren't the same as tomorrow's and the creativity to constantly adapt to a changing world are what will consistently keep the Billy Beanes of the world ahead of the Joe Margans - in baseball, in business, and in life.

The next time I slap a guy's ass, can we all just assume it's because I wish I was a baseball player?

by devo on Jun 7, 2005 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

Thank You
Moneyball was a bus. / econ. book. Only BB takes those ideas and tosses them on a baseball diamond. Look at GM right now, bleeding from the pocketbook. To completely over simplify, they are cutting jobs while other car makers gain in market share. They forgot that when gas hits high levels.. people dont want fat SUVs.
"It makes you not want to play, when you know you are going to get beat." -Twins manager Ron Gardenhire

by Parklife on Jun 7, 2005 12:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

They also...
failed to see that gas prices would rise to the point of hurting SUV sales.

That's the real issue -- failing to understand changing market conditions.

"Yucky Head Bad Guy!" - my 5-year-old daughter to Manny Ramirez. She got ice cream immediately afterward.

by DMtShooter on Jun 7, 2005 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

good post
Don't ask me to buy you a wristwatch Don't ask me to buy you a Sony Car Discman Don't ask me to give you car fare Don't ask me for a cotton picking thing"

by Cutthemullet on Jun 7, 2005 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

He also said:
Bonderman was a great pick and his biggest mistake was trading him.

Maybe he saw 4 Bondermans out there. If so, LOOK OUT!!!!

Also, his new ownership group ranks #3 in MLB as far as how rich they are.

Perhaps with the new stadium deal nearing completion and deeper pockets he went out and got the kids he wanted and now he will use Wolff and Fischer's money to sign them!!!

Mark this day, AN, this is going to be a huge day 3 years from now!!!

by saint @ Athletics Nation on Jun 7, 2005 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

NONE of our AN picks
got the go (Lowerie, Crowe, etc)...

but all of a sudden the MinorLeagueBall draft Ohad did is comming true.. Not in the players selected, but the high amount of HS talent selected.

"Pinata's promote violence against flamboyant animals"

by Zonis on Jun 7, 2005 12:31 PM PDT reply actions  

Hey guys
Along with my WPW tomorrow: I will make  a diary about our top draft picks, k?
California here I come, right back where I started from, Californiaaaaa, Californiaaaaa, here I coooooome (June 24th). (OC, i was inspired)

by ohad on Jun 7, 2005 12:32 PM PDT reply actions  

no way... ok, if you really want to
I'm the guy with the Carney/Jared Lansford jersey

by gojohn10 on Jun 7, 2005 12:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

Moneyball is obviously yesterdays news
Maybe Billy is changing his philosophy now that he has more time to develop young pitchers, where before he had to rush things. Seems like he's done well so far, so nobody panic!

by A'sfansince1970 on Jun 7, 2005 12:33 PM PDT reply actions  

I wouldn't say Moneyball is gone
I think Moneyball was never a set way of looking at baseball it was all about finding inefficiencies in the market.  It appears that more and more teams are drafting college players these days.  As that happens college players become overvalued and high schoolers become undervalued.  I don't think Beane has changed his philosophy, I think the market has changed.  

by mpfunk on Jun 7, 2005 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

beat me to the punch
I'm the guy with the Carney/Jared Lansford jersey

by gojohn10 on Jun 7, 2005 12:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

Moneyball is technically not yesterday's news
Yes, we're changing philosophy, but the underlying idea behind moneyball remains the same--> exploiting opportunities and inefficiencies. College is hyped, so we pick HS.
I'm the guy with the Carney/Jared Lansford jersey

by gojohn10 on Jun 7, 2005 12:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

Moneyball
is one of the most completely misinterpreted tomes since ... damn, can't think of anything non-political/religious

Anyway, see above http://www.athleticsnation.com/comments/2005/6/7/111618/0683?pid=435#443

The next time I slap a guy's ass, can we all just assume it's because I wish I was a baseball player?

by devo on Jun 7, 2005 12:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

It's often misinterpreted
by folks who never bother to read it in the first place.
independencefieldsac.org
Please help disabled kids in Sacramento play baseball by helping the Rivercats build a specially equipped field for them.

by kaweahkaweah on Jun 7, 2005 12:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

true
like "the protestant ethic and the spirit of capitalism" by weber or Orientalism by Said..okay i'll stop

by NYC on Jun 7, 2005 12:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

or...
by people who aren't accustomed to having to read and interpret, ie most of the baseball community.
Don't ask me to buy you a wristwatch Don't ask me to buy you a Sony Car Discman Don't ask me to give you car fare Don't ask me for a cotton picking thing"

by Cutthemullet on Jun 7, 2005 2:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

Good Points
I like the change in philosophy and exploiting the undervalued high school player. Billy is so cutting edge!

by A'sfansince1970 on Jun 7, 2005 12:43 PM PDT reply actions  

I guess we'll just be announcin the A's picks
and guys from the Mock Draft.
"Pinata's promote violence against flamboyant animals"

by Zonis on Jun 7, 2005 12:48 PM PDT reply actions  

Durant!
Micheal Durant from Berkeley HS, CA...

A Local guy who was in the Mock Draft for the A's

"Pinata's promote violence against flamboyant animals"

by Zonis on Jun 7, 2005 12:51 PM PDT reply actions  

Hehe
I know him.

by kat on Jun 7, 2005 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

I hope we can sign these HS players
Hopefully all of these HS players we picked will sign, it would be interesting to follow them in the upcomming years.  Also, its funny that the Giants still haven't picked one player yet.
"It's head high and firing...No work today" ~me

by SurfingOC on Jun 7, 2005 12:52 PM PDT reply actions  

Here we go...
A's 6th pick, 131 overall..

James Shull, RHP from CAL Poly

"Pinata's promote violence against flamboyant animals"

by Zonis on Jun 7, 2005 12:54 PM PDT reply actions  

131-A's
James Shull RHP

by Chuy on Jun 7, 2005 12:54 PM PDT reply actions  

another pitcher
I'm the guy with the Carney/Jared Lansford jersey

by gojohn10 on Jun 7, 2005 12:55 PM PDT reply actions  

Angels Select guy from A's Mock Draft
2---69---Brian Matursz, LHP, ST. Mary's HS Arizona
"Pinata's promote violence against flamboyant animals"

by Zonis on Jun 7, 2005 12:57 PM PDT reply actions  

soft tossin' lefty
I'm the guy with the Carney/Jared Lansford jersey

by gojohn10 on Jun 7, 2005 1:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

how many of these HSers do you think
will actually sign...i say about half.
The "Free Matt Watson from Sacramento-Redux" Committee is back in business...taking new memberships...crap!!!

by bigelephant on Jun 7, 2005 1:01 PM PDT reply actions  

I think we'll sign all the HS pitchers so far
I can't see Beane throwing away these early picks
I'm the guy with the Carney/Jared Lansford jersey

by gojohn10 on Jun 7, 2005 1:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

I saw the giants finally made their first pick!
first pick is #132 (CF Ben Copeland). They are sure well prepared for the future /sarcasm
I'm the guy with the Carney/Jared Lansford jersey

by gojohn10 on Jun 7, 2005 1:02 PM PDT reply actions  

Haha.. Dumb Giants
To be fair, they are built on free agency and lean on vets. The problem is, their vets. seem to be from the Civil War. Bonds, Benitez, Jason Schmidt.. ect. have all broken down. By the way, I remember the Giants fans / radio / manager / ect. saying how great it was that Schmidt threw 120+ pitches per game. Hmm.. I wonder why some people thought they were asking for injuries? Then their approach to finding a closer is strange. But, its their team.
"It makes you not want to play, when you know you are going to get beat." -Twins manager Ron Gardenhire

by Parklife on Jun 7, 2005 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

They could pick at #894.
Won't matter once Barry's 'doctor' puts them on the 'fitness regimen'. They'll be hitting 40 HRs a year and grunting like stallions, while MLB says their testing has come up negative.

by Ozzz on Jun 7, 2005 3:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

Chris Rahl
goes to Arizona.  Oh well.  He'd have been nice....
Forty isn't old -- for a tree.

by atomopawn on Jun 7, 2005 1:15 PM PDT reply actions  

Mazzaro
Apparently, the kid is a big Yankees' Fan.  I don't expect him to honor his full-ride @ St. John's after reading this comment...

---------------------------------

And Mazzaro's favorite subject?

"You'll laugh at me for saying this, but gym is my favorite," Mazzaro said. "It's just a chance to relax and play sports with my friends without any pressure."

Let's Go Oak-Land!

by Colorado Fan on Jun 7, 2005 1:27 PM PDT reply actions  

Scott Deal
another HS pitcher
The face of a child can say it all, especially the mouth part of the face.

by JJ on Jun 7, 2005 1:29 PM PDT reply actions  

why stop now, let's get 'em all
I'm the guy with the Carney/Jared Lansford jersey

by gojohn10 on Jun 7, 2005 1:30 PM PDT reply actions  

Question: if the high-schoolers choose college
(Mazzaro accepted a scholarship to go to St. Johns, while Lansford might go to Santa Clara), do the A's basically lose them, without any signing dibs later on? My understanding is that teams can't trade draftees until a year later, so would they lose on the trade chip as well?

by OaklandSi on Jun 7, 2005 1:31 PM PDT reply actions  

no draft/signing dibs
no sign, no rights.
The face of a child can say it all, especially the mouth part of the face.

by JJ on Jun 7, 2005 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

They lose if they do not sign...
Beane is very good at seeing who will and will not sign.

by saint @ Athletics Nation on Jun 7, 2005 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

I think so
because if we don't sign them, then they redraft, right? If a team were to draft 10 guys just to not sign them so that they could get more picks the next year would be cheap.
self high five

by AllThingsOakland on Jun 7, 2005 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

Another HS pitcher?
Wow...this is...unexpected.
"First of all, I'm not calm about it. Every time they lose, I freak out." - Andy Painter

by secret ASian man on Jun 7, 2005 1:33 PM PDT reply actions  

Scott Deal
6' 4" 180 lbs.
RHP
Curtis HS, Washington
The face of a child can say it all, especially the mouth part of the face.

by JJ on Jun 7, 2005 1:33 PM PDT reply actions  

Where will they all go?
The A's will have drafted a whole l2 man staff soon.

by theblackpearl on Jun 7, 2005 1:35 PM PDT reply actions  

It's raining HS RHPs...
Beane's just gotta collect 'em all?

by Kyli on Jun 7, 2005 1:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Yankees draft
Zach Kroenke? Maybe they think its in the name...

by Alien @ Athletics Nation on Jun 7, 2005 1:38 PM PDT reply actions  

i still say beane is expecting to sign 1/2
of these HSers....for a guy who wishes he went to college instead of playing pro ball,beane really can't talk these guys out of attending college. in fact, i wish they'd ALL go to college...but that is my opinion.
The "Free Matt Watson from Sacramento-Redux" Committee is back in business...taking new memberships...crap!!!

by bigelephant on Jun 7, 2005 1:40 PM PDT reply actions  

He opted out of Stanford!!
Not Santa Clara, TCU, or WSU but STANFORD! I think that is the key.

by saint @ Athletics Nation on Jun 7, 2005 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

my cousin
is in the same boat. probably won't be drafted today because he's signed on at stanford.

it'd still be cool to see somebody take a late round flier on him.

this is such an exciting day, i love it!

by Dog Days on Jun 7, 2005 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

Did Kubota foretell the HS splurge
We're always looking for better ways to evaluate talent," Kubota said. "There are a lot of teams that do things similar to how we do things, which in turn may open up opportunities in other areas. There might come a time when the whole paradigm is shifted and maybe college players are overvalued, instead of high school players being overvalued."

by theblackpearl on Jun 7, 2005 1:42 PM PDT reply actions  

by most reports
this year's draft was weak. the '06 draft looks to be much higher in value.
The "Free Matt Watson from Sacramento-Redux" Committee is back in business...taking new memberships...crap!!!

by bigelephant on Jun 7, 2005 1:44 PM PDT reply actions  

that must be part of the explanation
with their first 7 picks the A's choose only 3 college players (2 position, one pitcher) and 4 high school pitchers, at least two of whom have college scholarships. I can't imagine that the A's would cavalierly waste draft picks, so there's obviously more to the story.

by OaklandSi on Jun 7, 2005 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

From the Mock Draft
Players still left that we "drafted" are...

David Cooper
Danny Powers

I wonder where they will go?

"Pinata's promote violence against flamboyant animals"

by Zonis on Jun 7, 2005 1:47 PM PDT reply actions  

picks so far
#21 - Cliff Pennington - SS - Texas A&M
#36 - Travis Buck - OF - Arizona State
#53 - Thomas Italiano - RHP - Flower Mound HS Texas
#69 - Jared Lansford - RHP - St Francis HS California (son of Carney)
#101-Vincent Mazzaro - RHP - Rutherford HS NJ
#131-James Shull - RHP - Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
#161 -Scott Deal - RHP - Curtis HS Washington
I'm the guy with the Carney/Jared Lansford jersey

by gojohn10 on Jun 7, 2005 1:52 PM PDT reply actions  

191-A's
Justin Sellers SS

by Chuy on Jun 7, 2005 1:54 PM PDT reply actions  

Another High Schooler
From Huntington Beach
"Baseball is dull only to dull minds."
Red Barber, announcer

by Furious George on Jun 7, 2005 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

Marina HS, CA
A's and Huskers, championship caliber teams forever.

by huskersfan on Jun 7, 2005 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

Justin Sellers
5'10"-155lb(HS) Marina HS

by Chuy on Jun 7, 2005 1:56 PM PDT reply actions  

155?
This kid's first priorities are to find a good agent and a good masking agent
Don't ask me to buy you a wristwatch Don't ask me to buy you a Sony Car Discman Don't ask me to give you car fare Don't ask me for a cotton picking thing"

by Cutthemullet on Jun 7, 2005 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

He's connected
with Cal State Fullerton, somehow, too....
Forty isn't old -- for a tree.

by atomopawn on Jun 7, 2005 1:58 PM PDT reply actions  

1986
All of the High Schoolers taken were born in 1986.  Meaning, they all turn 19 this year.  In fact, Justin Sellers is currently 19 years of age, and still in High School.

What does this all mean?  

Let's Go Oak-Land!

by Colorado Fan on Jun 7, 2005 2:00 PM PDT reply actions  

It means BB can use them
on his new "Barely Legal" website.

You see, BB has been reading AN and seeing how all the ladies are drooling over Zito, Street, Byrnsie, etc.

He's decided that one of the undervalued revenue streams is PPV sites with hunky young men.

What an innovator he is!

"There's one word that describes baseball -- 'You never know.'" - Joquin Andujar

by McFood on Jun 7, 2005 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

That would explain ...
... the comments above about one draftee "coming out as a junior" and another draftee's "best asset being his makeup" ...

by monkeyball on Jun 7, 2005 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yes, but ...
... all the members are in Pelican Bay. (Shout-out to my homies in cell-block 15!)

by monkeyball on Jun 7, 2005 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

They're not exclusive
They'd probably accept a "civilian" into their ranks. But you'd still have to shiv someone in the shower first, as a show of good faith.

by monkeyball on Jun 7, 2005 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

As long as the *only* thing I have to do in the
shower is shiv someone....

I'll watch all of my "Oz" DVDs tonight to prepare myself.

by Jennifer on Jun 7, 2005 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

"The Shivs" ...
... would be an excellent name for a band.

Speaking of music and incarceration, the Monkeyball Fan Club is more partial to JAILHOUSE ROCK than OZ.

by monkeyball on Jun 7, 2005 3:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

Darn.
I was totally prepared to shave my head and start grinding up glass to put in Schibetta's food.

by Jennifer on Jun 7, 2005 4:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

Another HS Pitcher!
Kevin Bunch.
Forty isn't old -- for a tree.

by atomopawn on Jun 7, 2005 2:10 PM PDT reply actions  

221-A's
Kevin Bunch RHp Serano HS California

by Chuy on Jun 7, 2005 2:10 PM PDT reply actions  

ANOTHER HIGHSCHOOL PITCHER!
Kevin Bunch, RHP
"Pinata's promote violence against flamboyant animals"

by Zonis on Jun 7, 2005 2:10 PM PDT reply actions  

wow...
6 HS picks out of 9!
"Pinata's promote violence against flamboyant animals"

by Zonis on Jun 7, 2005 2:11 PM PDT reply actions  

Kevin Bunch, RHP
6' 5" 215 lbs, Serrano HS, CA
A's and Huskers, championship caliber teams forever.

by huskersfan on Jun 7, 2005 2:11 PM PDT reply actions  

Bunch
Bunch, a 6-5, 210-pound catcher, was a First Team All-CIF selection last year at Serrano High School in Victorville. He led the Diamondbacks in every offensive category, hitting .548 with 34 hits, seven home runs, and 27 runs batted in while slugging 1.065 and scoring a team-high 33 runs. UCR Head Coach Doug Smith likes Bunch's versatility, saying that, "Kevin is one of the top catchers in California. He has shown the ability to hit for average and power. He will also be used as a pitcher due to his strong arm."
A's and Huskers, championship caliber teams forever.

by huskersfan on Jun 7, 2005 2:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

interesting
sounds like he's more of a catching prospect
I'm the guy with the Carney/Jared Lansford jersey

by gojohn10 on Jun 7, 2005 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

Doubtful
A 6'5" catcher would be extremely rare. Never heard of outside of Joe Mauer.

by axbake @ Athletics Nation on Jun 7, 2005 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

SportsCenter
We HAVE to be on espn tonight. I see what Beane was thinking, go crazy on Draft day and get some natioal tv coverage. nice...
self high five

by AllThingsOakland on Jun 7, 2005 2:13 PM PDT reply actions  

exactly
the only reason he's binging on high school picks is to make up for the media exposure lost with a 23-33 start
Don't ask me to buy you a wristwatch Don't ask me to buy you a Sony Car Discman Don't ask me to give you car fare Don't ask me for a cotton picking thing"

by Cutthemullet on Jun 7, 2005 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

yeah
or he is doing some weird stat/equation/# thing about HS RHP that only really intelligent people (not me) understand.

The best I can tell is that the law of avg says 1/5 HS RHP will be great. So, he could be banking on that but I'll wait for the interview to find out the real answer.

self high five

by AllThingsOakland on Jun 7, 2005 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

Theo, Depo and the rest are going nuts right now!!
Billy Beane has cornered the market on the pitching for the 2006-08 drafts!!! If he signs these kids with Wolff and Fischer's moolah, they should be primed for our move into a new stadium and help provide depth for our 2008-2009 teams.

by saint @ Athletics Nation on Jun 7, 2005 2:19 PM PDT reply actions  

howso?
How has Beane cornered the market on the pitching for the 2006-2008 drafts?  I don't really know the drafting rules for baseball... please explain
The face of a child can say it all, especially the mouth part of the face.

by JJ on Jun 7, 2005 2:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

First Nico-bashing post
Dude. No second open thread on the draft yet?

The power has gone to Nico's head, apparently. He's hunkered down in the Lincoln bedroom, praying with Kissinger.

by monkeyball on Jun 7, 2005 2:20 PM PDT reply actions  

This Draft
Is very, very scary!
Let's Go Oak-Land!

by Colorado Fan on Jun 7, 2005 2:21 PM PDT reply actions  

scary good, scary bad?
The "Free Matt Watson from Sacramento-Redux" Committee is back in business...taking new memberships...crap!!!

by bigelephant on Jun 7, 2005 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

OMG!
WE CHOSE A COLLEGE PITCHER!

THE WORLD IS ENDING??

"Pinata's promote violence against flamboyant animals"

by Zonis on Jun 7, 2005 2:26 PM PDT reply actions  

Jason Ray, RHP
6' 0", 208 lbs, Azusa Pacific U
A's and Huskers, championship caliber teams forever.

by huskersfan on Jun 7, 2005 2:26 PM PDT reply actions  

Ray
THIS YEAR: One of the Cougars' top pitchers, junior college transfer Jason Ray will be at the top of the rotation ... Is a frontline starter ... Is a physical presence with excellent velocity ... Has the ability to change speeds ... Has only been pitching for one year, but is making rapid development and improvement. SAN DIEGO CITY: Played 2 seasons at San Diego City College for head coach Chris Brown ... Made a transition to the mound as a 2004 sophomore and appeared in 11 games, starting 3 ... Was 3-2 with a 5.20 ERA ... Had 32 strikeouts in 36 innings ... Played in 39 games as an outfielder as a 2003 freshman ... Hit .338 (53-for-157) with 33 runs and 25 RBIs ... Had 8 doubles and 3 home runs. HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped 2 varsity seasons at Piedra Vista High in Farmington, N.M., for head coach Dick Laughlin ... Led the Panthers to the state championship game as a 2002 senior ... Named all-conference as a junior. PERSONAL: Born July 14, 1984, in New Mexico, to Sam and Debbie Ray ... Has one brother (John), who is on this year's Cougar squad ... Majoring in physical education.
A's and Huskers, championship caliber teams forever.

by huskersfan on Jun 7, 2005 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

10 players, only 4 college guys
of six high schoolers, five are pitchers

what's it all mean?

by OaklandSi on Jun 7, 2005 2:27 PM PDT reply actions  

Houston Selected
Koby Clemens (son of Roger)

by Chuy on Jun 7, 2005 2:27 PM PDT reply actions  

I guess he's thinking post Harden/Zito/Haren?
Or maybe some good young bullpen arms...
Nah, trade bait.
Game over, man!

by Badd Blood on Jun 7, 2005 2:32 PM PDT reply actions  

All of the above!!!
Added to the fact that the A's ownership group is now the 3rd richest in MLB!!!

by saint @ Athletics Nation on Jun 7, 2005 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

you can never have enough pitching...
and it will be post-Zito soon
Don't ask me to buy you a wristwatch Don't ask me to buy you a Sony Car Discman Don't ask me to give you car fare Don't ask me for a cotton picking thing"

by Cutthemullet on Jun 7, 2005 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

hey mullet:
last night's post got popped...wtf...you get an e-mail?
The "Free Matt Watson from Sacramento-Redux" Committee is back in business...taking new memberships...crap!!!

by bigelephant on Jun 7, 2005 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

no...
No e-mail, I logged on this afternoon and saw that it was gone...I knew the diary was in trouble when Nico's first post as an official AN writer was to put it down...but I thought it was funny that a recommended diary got deleted.  Any idea when it got taken down?
Don't ask me to buy you a wristwatch Don't ask me to buy you a Sony Car Discman Don't ask me to give you car fare Don't ask me for a cotton picking thing"

by Cutthemullet on Jun 7, 2005 3:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

i responded around 8:30AM
i friggin' laughed my ass off all the way through and then recommended it myself. about an hour later......poof, gone.
The "Free Matt Watson from Sacramento-Redux" Committee is back in business...taking new memberships...crap!!!

by bigelephant on Jun 7, 2005 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

haha
how many responses/recommendations at the time?  People were pretty much split between thinking it was funny and thinking I wasn't joking
Don't ask me to buy you a wristwatch Don't ask me to buy you a Sony Car Discman Don't ask me to give you car fare Don't ask me for a cotton picking thing"

by Cutthemullet on Jun 7, 2005 3:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

Useless
My guess is the basis for its deletion was that it contributed absolutely nothing, it served no useful purpose, it was a waste of space.  
"Baseball is dull only to dull minds."
Red Barber, announcer

by Furious George on Jun 7, 2005 3:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

so,
i guess you didn't recommended it???? opinions are like.....
The "Free Matt Watson from Sacramento-Redux" Committee is back in business...taking new memberships...crap!!!

by bigelephant on Jun 7, 2005 3:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

I missed it
what was it about?
The next time I slap a guy's ass, can we all just assume it's because I wish I was a baseball player?

by devo on Jun 7, 2005 3:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

e-mail?
I have it saved, luckily.  I think you'd fall into the fan category.  Could go onto the fantasy site to get your e-mail address.
Don't ask me to buy you a wristwatch Don't ask me to buy you a Sony Car Discman Don't ask me to give you car fare Don't ask me for a cotton picking thing"

by Cutthemullet on Jun 7, 2005 3:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

dlavelle
@alum.pomona.edu
The next time I slap a guy's ass, can we all just assume it's because I wish I was a baseball player?

by devo on Jun 7, 2005 3:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

sent
Don't ask me to buy you a wristwatch Don't ask me to buy you a Sony Car Discman Don't ask me to give you car fare Don't ask me for a cotton picking thing"

by Cutthemullet on Jun 7, 2005 3:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

mullet wrote a "satire" diary
using all the foolish barbs and misconceptions used by people and "experts" who know nothing about beane, the a's or even AN for that matter. some of it was kinda raw...but it was pretty funny though. he was trying to be a troll...having some fun is all.
The "Free Matt Watson from Sacramento-Redux" Committee is back in business...taking new memberships...crap!!!

by bigelephant on Jun 7, 2005 3:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

thank you
that's what it was, in a nutshell
Don't ask me to buy you a wristwatch Don't ask me to buy you a Sony Car Discman Don't ask me to give you car fare Don't ask me for a cotton picking thing"

by Cutthemullet on Jun 7, 2005 3:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

its was XTRA spice chicken wings
coming out of buffalo NY!!!!!
The "Free Matt Watson from Sacramento-Redux" Committee is back in business...taking new memberships...crap!!!

by bigelephant on Jun 7, 2005 3:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

haha sure was
making Frank and Teresa proud (Anchor Bar reference)
Don't ask me to buy you a wristwatch Don't ask me to buy you a Sony Car Discman Don't ask me to give you car fare Don't ask me for a cotton picking thing"

by Cutthemullet on Jun 7, 2005 3:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

30 posts, 4-5 rec
I know it was meant as a joke. I figured it was deleted largely due to the language and for the gay remarks.
self high five

by AllThingsOakland on Jun 7, 2005 3:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

...which were meant to poke fun on a few levels...
first, that people who make real posts like that are always homophobic.  second, because billy beane has often been confused with billy bean, either just due to a spelling error or actually thinking that they are the same person...
Don't ask me to buy you a wristwatch Don't ask me to buy you a Sony Car Discman Don't ask me to give you car fare Don't ask me for a cotton picking thing"

by Cutthemullet on Jun 7, 2005 3:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

rhp, by the way.
let's go oakland [clapclap clapclapclap]

by Jjjsixsix on Jun 7, 2005 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

281- A's
William Shields RHP Alabama-Tuscaloosa

by Ryan Armbrust on Jun 7, 2005 2:37 PM PDT reply actions  

As someone who went to Alabama-Huntsville...
...I find that totally hilarious...
Eric Chavez: The last former Huntsville Star with the A's...

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Jun 7, 2005 6:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

8 pitchers, 2 ss, 1 of so far
A's and Huskers, championship caliber teams forever.

by huskersfan on Jun 7, 2005 2:43 PM PDT reply actions  

Herrera
2.80 ERA
86.2 IP
35   BB
117  SO

Not much competition.

Let's Go Oak-Land!

by Colorado Fan on Jun 7, 2005 3:08 PM PDT reply actions  

#341 - steven kleen (sp?) rhp. pepperdine.
the draft is going much slower than years past. apart from the time in the first five rounds, and then all the issues with the "button" (anyone wanna explain that?) ... it's 3, and it's only the 11th round. usually we'd be done with day 1 by now.
let's go oakland [clapclap clapclapclap]

by Jjjsixsix on Jun 7, 2005 3:17 PM PDT reply actions  

kleen:
closer who also plays first base.

.324, 6 hrs, 41 rbi.
also 3-3, 2.37 era, 11 saves.

district 8 all-academic.

let's go oakland [clapclap clapclapclap]

by Jjjsixsix on Jun 7, 2005 3:21 PM PDT reply actions  

DISREGARD ABOVE POST.
those were midseason stats.
let's go oakland [clapclap clapclapclap]

by Jjjsixsix on Jun 7, 2005 3:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

kleen's preregional stats:
Steve Kleen (.349/7/49)
Steve Kleen (3-3, 2.11, 14 saves, 42.2 IP, 34 H, 16 BB, 38 K)
let's go oakland [clapclap clapclapclap]

by Jjjsixsix on Jun 7, 2005 3:25 PM PDT reply actions  

#371 - jeffery baisley, 3b, univ south florida.
more info coming up.
let's go oakland [clapclap clapclapclap]

by Jjjsixsix on Jun 7, 2005 3:30 PM PDT reply actions  

more info
http://gobulls.usf.edu/Sports/Athlete.asp?s=Baseball&i=262
The face of a child can say it all, especially the mouth part of the face.

by JJ on Jun 7, 2005 3:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

baisley
.356, 26 doubles, 2 three baggers, 8 homers, 71 rbi. 64 games, slugged .572. obp .415, ops .987. stole 14, 95% fielding.
let's go oakland [clapclap clapclapclap]

by Jjjsixsix on Jun 7, 2005 3:33 PM PDT reply actions  

more baisley
available only cuz he broke his foot last year.
let's go oakland [clapclap clapclapclap]

by Jjjsixsix on Jun 7, 2005 3:34 PM PDT reply actions  

hahaha, the indians drafted the wrong guy.
hahaha.
let's go oakland [clapclap clapclapclap]

by Jjjsixsix on Jun 7, 2005 3:38 PM PDT reply actions  

what happened?
who did they draft? who did they mean to draft?

by david32 on Jun 7, 2005 3:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

Still a guy from the Mock Draft undrafted yet
David Cooper
"Pinata's promote violence against flamboyant animals"

by Zonis on Jun 7, 2005 3:41 PM PDT reply actions  

#401: michael massaro, lhp, colorado state univ.
more info coming up.
let's go oakland [clapclap clapclapclap]

by Jjjsixsix on Jun 7, 2005 3:43 PM PDT reply actions  

LHP!!!
after 10 rhp, we see our first lhp
The face of a child can say it all, especially the mouth part of the face.

by JJ on Jun 7, 2005 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

Finally
About time we got a lefty
"Baseball is dull only to dull minds."
Red Barber, announcer

by Furious George on Jun 7, 2005 3:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

Day school?
What's up with that Arlington Country Day School?  Sounds like a preschool or something :-P
"Baseball is dull only to dull minds."
Red Barber, announcer

by Furious George on Jun 7, 2005 3:46 PM PDT reply actions  

hey, i almost went to la jolla country day...
but we stayed in the bay area...
let's go oakland [clapclap clapclapclap]

by Jjjsixsix on Jun 7, 2005 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

so...
So what's the story with schools like that?  why are they called that and what's the difference from some other school?
"Baseball is dull only to dull minds."
Red Barber, announcer

by Furious George on Jun 7, 2005 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

beats me, lol.
let's go oakland [clapclap clapclapclap]

by Jjjsixsix on Jun 7, 2005 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

Is it
Is it a high school, college or junior college or actually a preschool?
"Baseball is dull only to dull minds."
Red Barber, announcer

by Furious George on Jun 7, 2005 3:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

massaro
csu-pueblo. d3 school, i think.

.354, 23 2b. 4 eb. 4 hr. 36 rbi. .531 slug. .401 obp. 97.6% field.

2-4. 48 ks, 22 bb. 6.96 era. .284 OBA.

let's go oakland [clapclap clapclapclap]

by Jjjsixsix on Jun 7, 2005 3:47 PM PDT reply actions  

Pueblo's at a higher altitude than Denver
otherwise that ERA would be more like 0.85
The face of a child can say it all, especially the mouth part of the face.

by JJ on Jun 7, 2005 3:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

Whooop!!
The A's picked an Aggie for the first pick.  Gig 'em Ags!  

by Pleasanton fan on Jun 7, 2005 3:50 PM PDT reply actions  

Jeez
That's suuuuuch old news :-P
"Baseball is dull only to dull minds."
Red Barber, announcer

by Furious George on Jun 7, 2005 3:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

#441: bradley davis, lewis & clark state. lhp.
ANOTHER ONE!
let's go oakland [clapclap clapclapclap]

by Jjjsixsix on Jun 7, 2005 3:53 PM PDT reply actions  

OMG!!!
There are going to be some pretty pissed off young pitchers in this organization. I can feel the anxiety building for anyone who doesn't have a 92-98 MPH fastball and BB-K rate of 1-3!!!

by saint @ Athletics Nation on Jun 7, 2005 3:54 PM PDT reply actions  

I think a housecleaning is in order
I'm the guy with the Carney/Jared Lansford jersey

by gojohn10 on Jun 7, 2005 3:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

davis
6-2. .221 oba. 10 bb, 58 k. 2.02 era.
let's go oakland [clapclap clapclapclap]

by Jjjsixsix on Jun 7, 2005 3:57 PM PDT reply actions  

ERA is actually 2.14
let's go oakland [clapclap clapclapclap]

by Jjjsixsix on Jun 7, 2005 3:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

may i add... .952 WHIP
let's go oakland [clapclap clapclapclap]

by Jjjsixsix on Jun 7, 2005 3:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

I saw this team play
they've been national champs for their division for a number of years.  I saw their #4 or #5 starter and he dominated for 7 innings before we (BYU, who led the nation in slugging percentage) got to them in the 8th.  An impressive outing, for sure.

And I think this guy was even better statistically than the guy I saw.

The face of a child can say it all, especially the mouth part of the face.

by JJ on Jun 7, 2005 4:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

the d-1 byu?
wow, they're naia team.
let's go oakland [clapclap clapclapclap]

by Jjjsixsix on Jun 7, 2005 4:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

12 pitchers of 16
any thoughts?
The face of a child can say it all, especially the mouth part of the face.

by JJ on Jun 7, 2005 4:00 PM PDT reply actions  

#461: jeffery beaker? of, fort hayes state
more info soon.
let's go oakland [clapclap clapclapclap]

by Jjjsixsix on Jun 7, 2005 4:07 PM PDT reply actions  

Bieker
I WANNA LIKE BASEBALL AGAIN!

by baseballgirl on Jun 7, 2005 4:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

bieker, fort hays state, kansas.
.413. 15 2b, 1 3b, 23 hr. 79 rbi, slugged 880. obp 502. ops 1382. fielded 92.2%
let's go oakland [clapclap clapclapclap]

by Jjjsixsix on Jun 7, 2005 4:09 PM PDT reply actions  

d-3 school in same conf as csu-pueblo
looks like that scout did his work.
or maybe the computer.
let's go oakland [clapclap clapclapclap]

by Jjjsixsix on Jun 7, 2005 4:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

That's a great looking line
but you've got to wonder what his opposition looked like.  Where's Fort Hays?
Forty isn't old -- for a tree.

by atomopawn on Jun 7, 2005 4:10 PM PDT reply actions  

kansas [open it]
they play d-2 ball. RMAC.
Rank School RMAC Overall
1 *Mesa State 24-4 46-16
2 CSU-Pueblo 19-9 32-27
3 %New Mexico Highlands 18-9 38-18
4 Fort Hays State 14-12 30-22
5 Metro State 13-12 28-25
6 Regis 7-18 24-27
7 Nebraska-Kearney 7-18 20-33
8 Colorado Mines 4-24 12-42

yeah. if that means anything.

let's go oakland [clapclap clapclapclap]

by Jjjsixsix on Jun 7, 2005 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

#491: justin smoke, 1b, stratford hs, sc.
HEY I KNOW SOMEONE WHO GOES THERE!
let's go oakland [clapclap clapclapclap]

by Jjjsixsix on Jun 7, 2005 4:28 PM PDT reply actions  

smoak
.558 avg, 5 2b, 18 hr, 49 rbi. walked 47 times.
let's go oakland [clapclap clapclapclap]

by Jjjsixsix on Jun 7, 2005 4:32 PM PDT reply actions  

obp: 714, 1.244 slg, 1958 ops
damn.
let's go oakland [clapclap clapclapclap]

by Jjjsixsix on Jun 7, 2005 4:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

Holy
Moly!
"Baseball is dull only to dull minds."
Red Barber, announcer

by Furious George on Jun 7, 2005 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

you mean holy smoak
I'm the guy with the Carney/Jared Lansford jersey

by gojohn10 on Jun 7, 2005 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

Wow
I read "Stanford" and when I saw those numbers, I about went through the roof!  Still, pretty amazing
The face of a child can say it all, especially the mouth part of the face.

by JJ on Jun 8, 2005 1:22 AM PDT up reply actions  

I like the look of those
walks.  The guy knows how to be patient!
Forty isn't old -- for a tree.

by atomopawn on Jun 7, 2005 4:39 PM PDT reply actions  

#521: issac omura, univ of hawai'i, 2b.
info soon.
let's go oakland [clapclap clapclapclap]

by Jjjsixsix on Jun 7, 2005 4:40 PM PDT reply actions  

I'm liking these picks.
I think Billy, once again, stole the show today.  We just won't know by how much until next season.
Forty isn't old -- for a tree.

by atomopawn on Jun 7, 2005 4:42 PM PDT reply actions  

omura
.369, 19 2b, 2 3b, 6 hr, 47 jacks, .568 slug. .464 obp. 97.1% field, 1032 ops.
let's go oakland [clapclap clapclapclap]

by Jjjsixsix on Jun 7, 2005 4:44 PM PDT reply actions  

Sure appreciate the stats, J.
They're very hard to find.  Don't know where you managed to dig them up!
Forty isn't old -- for a tree.

by atomopawn on Jun 7, 2005 4:48 PM PDT reply actions  

google searches... haha
let's go oakland [clapclap clapclapclap]

by Jjjsixsix on Jun 7, 2005 4:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

#551: anthony rector, alvernia college? c
eh?
let's go oakland [clapclap clapclapclap]

by Jjjsixsix on Jun 7, 2005 4:51 PM PDT reply actions  

Becker
I WANNA LIKE BASEBALL AGAIN!

by baseballgirl on Jun 7, 2005 4:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

#551 Anthony Recker
Catcher from Alvernia College.
Forty isn't old -- for a tree.

by atomopawn on Jun 7, 2005 4:52 PM PDT reply actions  

Recker
AVG  GP-GS    AB   R   H  2B  3B  HR RBI   TB  SLG%  BB HBP  SO GDP   OB%  SF  SH  SB-ATT   PO   A   E  FLD%

.461  47-47   165  50  76  13   2  16  62  141  .855  29   7  23   2  .544   5   0  11-14   285  19   3  .990

Forty isn't old -- for a tree.

by atomopawn on Jun 7, 2005 4:54 PM PDT reply actions  

good job =D
it's not that hard. except when you get to the high schoolers.
let's go oakland [clapclap clapclapclap]

by Jjjsixsix on Jun 7, 2005 4:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

recker
.461, 13 2b, 2 3b, 16 hr. 62 rbi, 99.0% field. obp .544 slug .855. ops 1399
let's go oakland [clapclap clapclapclap]

by Jjjsixsix on Jun 7, 2005 4:57 PM PDT reply actions  

picks.
#581 - julio rivera - r/r, c, pr baseball academy
#611 - stephen bryant - r/r, rhp, u hawai'i
#641 - michael madson - r/r, rhp, ohio st u
let's go oakland [clapclap clapclapclap]

by Jjjsixsix on Jun 8, 2005 10:55 AM PDT reply actions  

click for stats
Player                 AVG  GP-GS    AB   R   H  2B  3B  HR RBI   TB  SLG%  BB HBP  SO GDP   OB%  SF  SH  SB-ATT   PO   A   E  FLD%

Shawn Callahan......  .426  66-66   216  81  92  13   3  18  86  165  .764  55  13  34   3  .559   2   1  10-14    71 156  10  .958

let's go oakland [clapclap clapclapclap]

by Jjjsixsix on Jun 8, 2005 11:16 AM PDT up reply actions  

#731 (rd 24) (bennett was 701)
ben ingle (?) ss, wake forest.
let's go oakland [clapclap clapclapclap]

by Jjjsixsix on Jun 8, 2005 11:34 AM PDT reply actions  

ingold
.310/.374/.413/.787. 14 2b, 4 hr, 24 rbi. 19 sb. 91.1% field.
let's go oakland [clapclap clapclapclap]

by Jjjsixsix on Jun 8, 2005 11:36 AM PDT reply actions  

i'm quitting, noone else is here.
let's go oakland [clapclap clapclapclap]

by Jjjsixsix on Jun 8, 2005 11:37 AM PDT reply actions  

Jjjsixsix
I think you just became my favorite poster. :-]
Forty isn't old -- for a tree.

by atomopawn on Jun 8, 2005 5:51 PM PDT reply actions  

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