2008 Draft Tracker-Who has signed?

by AthleticsReign on Jun 10, 2008 11:20 AM PDT

I thought we could use a place for people to post when we confirmed when a player is signed. Any info on where they are being assigned would be helpful as well. I'm not positive on how updated this site is with the signings so we will have to see. If someone can suggest a better one by all means post it.

http://www.baseballamerica.com/draftdb/2008xteam.php?team=1014

So far I know our 8th round selection Jeremy Barfield has signed.

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Wow

That was quick.

Speaking of which, everyone’s favorite Carthaginian, Asdrubal, just got sent down and big brother Josh called back up.

For better or for worse, only one A’s draftee (Jemile Weeks) made it to Omaha. Petey Paramore was eliminated last night, though not before sparking a last-ditch rally that almost turned into an amazing comeback. Arizona and Wichita State went out, taking 2 A’s selections each with them, on Sunday.

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by PaulThomas on Jun 10, 2008 11:42 AM PDT reply actions

what are the odds

that we sign wichita’s ss dustin coleman? wasn’t he our 28th rounder?

"It's not my fault your team's so shitty." -Steve Friend, head coach, Chabot College, to Laney College's head coach, who asked why we scored so many runs after we beat Laney 30-3 in 2006

by flipgatey3 on Jun 10, 2008 12:27 PM PDT up reply actions

Zero

He’s a draft-eligible sophomore. He has a lot of leverage.

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by PaulThomas on Jun 10, 2008 12:41 PM PDT up reply actions

that's what i thought

wasn’t 100% sure though, thanks pt

"It's not my fault your team's so shitty." -Steve Friend, head coach, Chabot College, to Laney College's head coach, who asked why we scored so many runs after we beat Laney 30-3 in 2006

by flipgatey3 on Jun 11, 2008 5:33 PM PDT up reply actions

I'm glad none of our new pitchers are still in it ...

Would have liked to have had the chance to see Petey play, though …

"It's for your own good. Big strong Devo knows whats best for Poppy" -- Mossback

by devo on Jun 10, 2008 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions

My impressions:

Defense: Don’t (specifically) remember him blocking any balls. Average arm, good accuracy. I don’t know if he was calling the pitches, but if he was, he knew what he was doing.

Offense: Metal-bat power from the left side, but probably won’t translate that well. Not great at squaring balls up. Great strike zone judgment (natch). Didn’t see him hit right-handed. Moved like a World War I tank, but apparently he had some kind of quad injury that was slowing him down.

Definitely the leader of the team, really seemed to keep them in it and set the tone for the rally in the ninth. They were down 7 but scored 4 and loaded the bases before the last guy flied out to end the game. So I guess that would be “great makeup” in scouting lingo. Seems like a good pick for a third-rounder.

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by PaulThomas on Jun 10, 2008 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions

well if it heals, maybe he can make the leap to WW2

by Zonis on Jun 10, 2008 10:56 PM PDT up reply actions

Didn't know we signed this guy in the 21st round...

Mathieu LeBlanc Porter

The Stockton Ports pitching staff is better than the Orioles.

by gdub171 on Jun 10, 2008 3:07 PM PDT reply actions

happy looking fellow

by Zonis on Jun 10, 2008 10:57 PM PDT up reply actions

careful, he's older than advertised

(that Crash Team Racing in the background, which dates this photo)

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by JediLeroy on Jun 11, 2008 6:05 PM PDT up reply actions