Cards projected to pick 19th in the 2009 draft
Future Redbirds —
... While I’m glad the Cardinals put together a nice little win streak to end the season with their heads up high, it could have cost them in the draft. Right now they project to pick 19th in the draft, putting them past the cut off point of having a protected first round pick. That means if they sign a type A free agent they will forfeit their first round pick. With extra money to spend this offseason, that is entirely possible. ...
Giants Get 6th Pick of 2009 Draft
obsessivegiantscompulsive —
According to Baseball America (see discussion here) the Giants have the 6th pick overall in 2009. They beat out the Braves, who tied them, via the first tie-breaking, which is, who had the worse record the year before. ...
Odds and Ends: Mets, Royals, 2009 Draft, Sabathia,
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com —
... Jim Callis reveals the 2009 MLB amateur draft order. The Nats pick first for having the worst record, and 10th for failing to sign Aaron Crow. The Mariners slot at 2 and 22, though they could lose the 22nd pick if they sign Josh Fields. The Yankees pick 26th and 31st, the latter for missing out on Gerrit Cole. ...
2009 Draft (or, Procrastination is Fun!)
This Purist Bleeds Pinstripes —
Baseball America has published a projected 2009 draft order: Protected First-Round Picks 1. Nationals (59-102) 2. Mariners (61-101) 3. Padres (63-99) 4. Pirates (67-95) 5. Orioles (68-93) 6. Giants (72-90) 7. Braves (72-90) 8. Reds (74-88) 9. Tigers (74-88) 10. Nationals (compensation for failure to sign 2008 first-rounder Aaron Crow) 11. Rockies (74-88) 12. Royals (75-87) 13. Athletics (75-86) 14. Rangers (79-83) 15. Indians (81-81) 16. Diamondbacks (82-80) Unprotected First-Round Picks 17. Dodgers (84-78) ...
Where Raul Needs to Sign
Palm Ball NW/Bleeding Blue and Teal —
... NL teams– it comes down to whether they’re willing to suffer through his defensive woes.
*Depends on whether or not Seattle signs Josh Fields. If they don’t, Seattle gets the 22nd pick. If they do, every team after 22 gets bumped up.
Of the “good teams,” I think the Rays, Mets and Blue Jays are the best bets to sign Raul at this point. This will be something to keep an eye on this offseason.
For the complete draft order, go here.
Wednesday Applesauce
Amazin' Avenue —
... In other minor league news, Baseball America has revealed the 2009 amateur draft order, and the Mets are slated to pick 25th. Smart money is on that pick going to the Brewers, Dodgers, or some other team with a marquee free agent changing uniforms this winter. ...
Elias Rankings - AL Relievers
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com —
... Type A: Francisco Rodriguez, Damaso Marte, Darren Oliver. Not an ideal situation for Oliver, as his status will act as a deterrent to other teams if the Angels offer him arbitration and he declines. The Angels could also get the #25 pick next year if the Mets sign K-Rod. The Mets lost the #18 pick in '06 after signing Billy Wagner, and the Phils used it on ...
Elias Rankings: AL 1B/OF/DH
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com —
... Type A: Mark Teixeira, Raul Ibanez, Bobby Abreu, Milton Bradley. All four will probably be offered arbitration and will decline. Click here to see the unprotected first-round draft picks - teams may be rooting for their Type As to sign with these clubs. ...
Decision time
Viva El Birdos —
... pitching for a contract? He’s had some problems w/ the long ball in his career but, hell, he’s been pitching for the Rockies. He has experience in every role in the pen, including as a closer and pitches from the wrong side of his body. These are all significant feathers in his cap. Nevertheless, he is now 33 years old and will likely receive a 3 year contract between $8-10 M per year. He’s also a type-A free agent, meaning signing him would cost us our 1st round draft pick – the 19th overall. Anybody think we ought to trade our #1 draft pick for a 33 year old lefty ...
Elias Projections: NL Infielders
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com —
... Type A: Orlando Hudson. Hudson will surely be offered arbitration from the D'Backs, and will likely decline in search of a multiyear deal. The D'Backs could snag a first-round pick if the Cardinals, White Sox, or Mets sign him (among others). ...
Arbitration
Palm Ball NW/Bleeding Blue and Teal —
... of which, Raul continues to be connected to several unprotected teams, including the Cubs, Mets, Phillies, Marlins and Dodgers. The Dodgers and Marlins would be great, giving Seattle the 17th or 18th overall pick in the 2009 draft, plus a sandwich pick. Protected teams interested include the Diamondbacks and Braves. If Raul signs with a protected team, Seattle only gets the sandwich pick and a second rounder. You can see a complete list of protected and unprotected teams here. ...
Are Draft Picks Like Handcuffs This Offseason?
Bless You Boys —
... Just to clarify, Detroit would not lose its first-round selection (ninth overall) in next year's draft by signing someone like Cruz, as those in the lower half of the league standings have their picks protected. (At least they got one perk from finishing in last place.) A Type A free agent would cost them a second-rounder, however. ...
2009 Draft: First Things First
Nats Triple Play —
... pick in June's MLB amateur draft. And that top pick, of course, is held by our very own Washington Nationals, the consolation prize for being baseball's most inept franchise in 2008. ...
June Draft Here We Come
MVN RSS —
... The Oakland A’s changed the way players are picked in the draft with their affinity towards college players. However, in recent times a player such as Clayton Kershaw was drafted out of high school, and within a few seasons was contributing to the major league team. With the upcoming draft, here are a few links on the upcoming draft.
Draft Order
MLB Mock draft
Looking 2009 draft
Top 60 prospects
Saberscouting
Dropoff after SD State pitcher
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