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Recapping the Braves 2009 Draft: Day 2, Part 1

— talkingchop.com — As you read the reviews of the 4th through 15th-round picks, keep in mind that this is... a group of draftees the Braves try to get 100% signed. After them they may take some flyers on kids they hope to sign, or kids they want to treat as summer follows ... (more) Recapping the Braves 2009 Draft: Day 2, Part 1

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Braves select Princeton right-handed pitcher David Hale with their second pick

— talkingchop.com — I guess the trend so far this year is that the Braves are picking polished college pitchers... from elite private universities. When was the last time the Braves selected two college pitchers with their top two picks? After selecting Mike Minor with ... (more) Braves select Princeton right-handed pitcher David Hale ...

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Braves select Vanderbuilt left-handed pitcher Mike Minor with their first pick

— talkingchop.com — One thing is for sure, the Atlanta Braves and scouting director Roy Clark, have their own agenda... when it comes to draft day. They haven't been afraid to take risks on guys like Cody Johnson or Beau Jones, and today was no different. The Braves, with ... (more) Braves select Vanderbuilt left-handed pitcher Mike Minor ...

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Beyond the Box Score — ... infield talent, and they are of course picking tons of pitchers. Many of the guys they've picked are surprises to have gone this early and are were unranked guys on the Baseball America lists (which is what I used to glean the rankings listed in the descriptions below). Another interesting trend you will notice is the amount of college players as opposed to the lack of high school prospects. This is a departure from some other drafts that were rich in high school talent. Recapping the Braves 2009 Draft: Day 2, Part 2 - Talking Chop This next group of draftees ...