Ah, the final mock draft of the year. That’s when you know the draft is getting close. Keith Law has the Yankees taking Texas prep righty Tyrell Jenkins in his latest mock (sub. req’d), who’s been connected to them all spring. At this time last year we had a pretty good idea that Slade Heathcott was going to be the guy unless one of the top talents fell into the Yanks’ laps, but it seems to be wide open this year. Kinda exciting, actually. Haven’t felt like this since 2006.
2010 Draft: Baseball America’s Mock Draft v4.0
All of the last minute mock drafts are rolling in this morning, and Baseball America’s latest effort has the Yankees taking California first baseman/outfielder Christian Yelich (no sub. req’d!). They’ve been linked to him all throughout the spring, and late last night we learned that the Yanks were targeting (one of two) high school bats with the 32nd overall pick, so Yelich fits. He can definitely hit and defend, but he’s got a terrible throwing arm that limits him to first and left. That could improve with some mechanic tweaks and a throwing program, which could help turn Yelich into an impact centerfielder.
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2010 Draft: Yankees targeting high school bat with first round pick
Via Frankie Pilere, the Yankees are said to be targeting one of two high school bats for their first round pick in tomorrow’s draft, #32 overall. The identity of those players is unknown, but the Yanks have been connected to first baseman/outfielder Christian Yelich in recent weeks. They would then follow that up by selecting a high school arm in the second round, #82 overall. That could mean any number of people, but reports this weekend have connected them to Robby Rowland and Jesse Biddle, both of whom fit the bill.
If true, sounds like the Yanks are going to go big and not go home. I approve. Give me upside or give me death.
We play today, we win today, das it
Zach McAllister is on the disabled list with a triceps issue, though it sounds like he’ll only miss one start.
Triple-A Scranton (7-3 win over Gwinnett)
Reid Gorecki, RF: 2 for 5, 2 R, 1 HR, 2 RBI
Reegie Corona, 2B: 1 for 4, 1 2B, 2 RBI, 1 BB – granted, June is six days old, but his OPS has gone up each month
Eduardo Nunez, SS: 3 for 5, 1 2B, 1 RBI – had been eight for his previous 33 (.242)
Chad Huffman, LF & Jesus Montero, DH: both 0 for 4 – Huffman drew a walk & drove in a run
David Winfree, 1B & Rene Rivera, C: both 1 for 4 – Winfree K’ed once, Rivera twice
Greg Golson, CF: 3 for 4, 2 R, 1 K, 1 CS
Matt Cusick, 3B: 2 for 3, 3 R, 1 2B, 1 RBI
Jason Hirsh: 5 IP, 5 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 5 K, 1-8 GB/FB, 1 E (pickoff) – 57 of his 83 pitches were strikes (68.7%)
Mark Melancon: 1.1 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 1 K, 3-0 GB/FB – 17 of 27 pitches were strikes (63%) … something’s not right here, he’s really been scuffling of late
Royce Ring: 0.1 IP, zeroes, 1-0 GB/FB – his lone pitch was a strike, so I’d call this an efficient outing
Zack Segovia: 2.1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 0 K, 1-4 GB/FB – 13 of his 24 pitches were strikes (54.2%)
The Heathcott & Murphy Show is on in Charleston
Make sure you vote for the Triple-A All Star Team. Let’s get Jesus Montero in their despite his substandard season.
Triple-A Scranton (2-1 win over Gwinnett)
Reid Gorecki, CF, Jesus Montero, C & Greg Golson, LF: all 0 for 3, 1 K – Gorecki drew a walk
Reegie Corona, 2B: 1 for 4, 1 K, 1 SB
Eduardo Nunez, SS & Colin Curtis, LF: both 0 for 4, 1 K
Chad Huffman, 1B: 1 for 4, 1 R, 1 2B, 1 K , 1 E (throwing)
David Winfree, DH: 1 for 3, 1 R, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 1 BB
Ivan Nova: 6 IP, 8 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 4 K, 10-3 GB/FB – 64 of 97 pitches were strikes (66%)
Zack Segovia: 1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 0 K, 1-2 GB/FB – just six of his 15 pitches were strikes (40%), but there was an intentional walk mixed in there
Boone Logan: 0.2 IP, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 2 K – six of his 13 pitches were strikes (46.2%)
Jon Albaladejo: 1.1 IP, zeroes, 1 BB, 3 K, 1 HB, 0-1 GB/FB – 14 of his 20 pitches were strikes (70%)
2010 Draft: Royals close to a deal with Grandal
Via MLBTR, the Royals are close to reaching a deal with Miami catcher Yasmani Grandal, who they would take with the 4th overall pick when the draft begins on Monday. Pre-draft deals are against the rules on many levels, which is why nothing will be officially announced by the team or even confirmed by the media. Given the NCAA’s recent track record of screwing over its athletes, I wouldn’t put ruling Grandal ineligible for the postseason past them. It’s unlikely though.
Coincidentally, the Pirates reached a pre-draft deal with Boston College catcher Tony Sanchez last year before making him the 4th overall pick. Unlike Sanchez, Grandal is a legitimate top-half of the first round talent, even though 4th overall is a bit of a reach. He wasn’t connected to the Yankees in any way, but the pieces are starting to fit in the puzzle.
2010 Draft: Baseball America’s Mock Draft v4.0
Hope you’re not sick of all the mock drafts yet, because Baseball America dropped another one on us late yesterday (sub. req’d). Thy have the Yankees selected Michigan outfielder Ryan LaMarre, who they’ve been linked to all spring. I wrote him up a few weeks ago, so everything you need to know is in there.
More importantly, they note that the Yanks are “more likely to sign a player for closer to slot than for big money in the first round,” though I’m not sure I believe it. We heard the same stuff last year only to watch them not just over slot with their first two picks, but way over slot. Slade Heathcott’s $2.2M bonus basically doubled MLB’s recommendation. It just doesn’t make sense for the Yankees (or any team) to adhere to slot. Take the best player and pay him, period.
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