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Tuesday, June 07, 2005
Draft Day
The Draft just started, with Justin Upton going first to the D-Backs.
You can listen to the conference call here.
UPDATE: I would imagine that the Angels (who pick at #37), like last year, are looking for athletic, toolsy outfielders. It's still a weakness in the system. Maybe somebody like Ellsbury (if he falls).
UPDATE: When the A's announce their selection of SS Cliff Pennington (described by BA as a "gamer" with a "combo of tools, savvy and skills") someone on the commissioner's end of the line let out a surprised "Wow!"
UPDATE: Ellesbury goes to Boston at 23. So much for my guess.
UPDATE: There's been some kind of run on outfielders here. I don't what will be left for the Angels when we reach the supplemental round. I guess they'll just have to look somewhere else.
UPDATE: Angels select RHP Trevor Bell out of Crescenta Valley HS. High school pitchers. ARGH!
UPDATE: Quick-hit from BA: "Fastball now touches 94-95 for 2001's Best 14 Year Old."
UPDATE: There are varying opinions on how Bell best projects; either as a high-ceiling pitcher or as an outfielder.
UPDATE: Angels' second pick (#58): SS Ryan Mount, from Rueban Ayala HS in CA.
More later...
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