Comments on: PGCC Initial Top 10 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2008/04/29/pgcc-initial-top-10/ We cannot always build the future for our youth, but we can build our youth for the future - FDR Fri, 25 Jul 2008 02:04:50 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.1.3 By: JayB http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2008/04/29/pgcc-initial-top-10/#comment-67297 JayB Tue, 29 Apr 2008 19:24:09 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2008/04/29/pgcc-initial-top-10/#comment-67297 <p>Why a 1st Baseman Brian?</p> <p>I understand you want to get the best player but it seems at 9 you should be able to fill a need like C, SS, or Pitcher without having to go for a 1st Baseman with Chris C only 19 years old.</p> Why a 1st Baseman Brian?

I understand you want to get the best player but it seems at 9 you should be able to fill a need like C, SS, or Pitcher without having to go for a 1st Baseman with Chris C only 19 years old.

]]> By: Brian Oliver http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2008/04/29/pgcc-initial-top-10/#comment-67299 Brian Oliver Tue, 29 Apr 2008 19:30:25 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2008/04/29/pgcc-initial-top-10/#comment-67299 <p>If that is in fact the top 8, in my opinion, it's really a choice between Skipworth and Hosmer. I can see the rationale for selecting Skipworth there but from all reports, scouts see a higher ceiling for Hosmer.</p> If that is in fact the top 8, in my opinion, it’s really a choice between Skipworth and Hosmer. I can see the rationale for selecting Skipworth there but from all reports, scouts see a higher ceiling for Hosmer.

]]> By: Greg http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2008/04/29/pgcc-initial-top-10/#comment-67309 Greg Tue, 29 Apr 2008 19:52:38 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2008/04/29/pgcc-initial-top-10/#comment-67309 <p>Would be happy with his left handed potential power bat. Heard he's meeting with the Boras Corp. a week before the draft though.</p> Would be happy with his left handed potential power bat. Heard he’s meeting with the Boras Corp. a week before the draft though.

]]> By: Louis J. http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2008/04/29/pgcc-initial-top-10/#comment-67352 Louis J. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 20:39:33 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2008/04/29/pgcc-initial-top-10/#comment-67352 <p>PGCC DRAFT OPTIONS.. Cincinnati taking Smoak but already have the youngster Joey Votto?? Marlins would take Tim Beckham (SS) but already have Hanley Ramirez?? Strange choices .....</p> PGCC DRAFT OPTIONS.. Cincinnati taking Smoak but already have the youngster Joey Votto?? Marlins would take Tim Beckham (SS) but already have Hanley Ramirez?? Strange choices …..

]]> By: Kirk http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2008/04/29/pgcc-initial-top-10/#comment-67363 Kirk Tue, 29 Apr 2008 20:53:10 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2008/04/29/pgcc-initial-top-10/#comment-67363 <p>Who drafts for need in baseball? By the time Beckham is ready for the Show, Hanley Ramirez will be a Yankee/Red Sox/Met.</p> Who drafts for need in baseball? By the time Beckham is ready for the Show, Hanley Ramirez will be a Yankee/Red Sox/Met.

]]> By: Pilchard http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2008/04/29/pgcc-initial-top-10/#comment-67394 Pilchard Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:13:50 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2008/04/29/pgcc-initial-top-10/#comment-67394 <p>The Nats system has a huge need in the middle of infield. Wish the Nats could have lost a few more in 2007 and be in a position to take Tim Beckham.</p> <p>FWIW, unlike Marrero, Hosmer is very athletic and could be an above average corner OF.</p> The Nats system has a huge need in the middle of infield. Wish the Nats could have lost a few more in 2007 and be in a position to take Tim Beckham.

FWIW, unlike Marrero, Hosmer is very athletic and could be an above average corner OF.

]]> By: Positively Half St. http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2008/04/29/pgcc-initial-top-10/#comment-67419 Positively Half St. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:41:42 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2008/04/29/pgcc-initial-top-10/#comment-67419 <p>I believe that any time the Orioles choose before the Nats, Angelos will pay whatever necessary to keep the Nats from making the glamour pick.</p> I believe that any time the Orioles choose before the Nats, Angelos will pay whatever necessary to keep the Nats from making the glamour pick.

]]> By: John http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2008/04/29/pgcc-initial-top-10/#comment-67431 John Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:54:47 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2008/04/29/pgcc-initial-top-10/#comment-67431 <p>Hosmer has trained with Marrero and his father. In a recent interview he said Marrero's the best hitter he's ever seen at his age.</p> <p>I'm praying they select him and move him to LF. Imagine a middle of the order with Burgess, Marrero, and Hosmer.</p> <p>I'd be very happy with Skipworth, but not if they pass on Hosmer.</p> Hosmer has trained with Marrero and his father. In a recent interview he said Marrero’s the best hitter he’s ever seen at his age.

I’m praying they select him and move him to LF. Imagine a middle of the order with Burgess, Marrero, and Hosmer.

I’d be very happy with Skipworth, but not if they pass on Hosmer.

]]> By: Chris http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2008/04/29/pgcc-initial-top-10/#comment-67731 Chris Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:00:21 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2008/04/29/pgcc-initial-top-10/#comment-67731 <p>Im not a big fan of drafting a 1B high (and paying him a lot of money) but Ive heard a couple of people say he could play a corner OF. I have a hard time turning down what a lot of people are calling the best hitting HSer in a long time</p> Im not a big fan of drafting a 1B high (and paying him a lot of money) but Ive heard a couple of people say he could play a corner OF. I have a hard time turning down what a lot of people are calling the best hitting HSer in a long time

]]> By: Louis J. http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2008/04/29/pgcc-initial-top-10/#comment-67794 Louis J. Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:03:21 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2008/04/29/pgcc-initial-top-10/#comment-67794 <p>The Nats scouting group demonstrated in 2007 that they do a good job of locating young talent. However, I have a bias toward college players in the draft for the following reasons: older and more maturity; played 3 yrs against better competition than high-schoolers; better development in a college program and more pressure situations in which to judge a players character and performance.For example, Justin Smoak's 3 year college career is a better indicator of future performance than Eric Hosmer's senior year in high school. "They" say that high schoolers have "more potential" but "potential" cuts both ways- the potential to success and the potential to fail. Will Hosmer's "potential"(his next 3yrs in the minor league) ever equal what Smoak has done in college. Plus,Smoak gets to the ML sooner (2/3yrs) than Hosmer (4/5yrs). From what I've heard, Mike Rizzo is a college player guy and so are the Cubs and Padres.</p> The Nats scouting group demonstrated in 2007 that they do a good job of locating young talent. However, I have a bias toward college players in the draft for the following reasons: older and more maturity; played 3 yrs against better competition than high-schoolers; better development in a college program and more pressure situations in which to judge a players character and performance.For example, Justin Smoak’s 3 year college career is a better indicator of future performance than Eric Hosmer’s senior year in high school. “They” say that high schoolers have “more potential” but “potential” cuts both ways- the potential to success and the potential to fail. Will Hosmer’s “potential”(his next 3yrs in the minor league) ever equal what Smoak has done in college. Plus,Smoak gets to the ML sooner (2/3yrs) than Hosmer (4/5yrs). From what I’ve heard, Mike Rizzo is a college player guy and so are the Cubs and Padres.

]]> By: Greg http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2008/04/29/pgcc-initial-top-10/#comment-67861 Greg Wed, 30 Apr 2008 17:35:20 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2008/04/29/pgcc-initial-top-10/#comment-67861 <p>Louis J - good thoughts. Was wondering if there is actually better development in a college program rather than a professional program. I lean towards the professional program because (I think) of the coaching/teachings of the pro game and the dedication to baseball only (no school conflicts).</p> Louis J - good thoughts. Was wondering if there is actually better development in a college program rather than a professional program. I lean towards the professional program because (I think) of the coaching/teachings of the pro game and the dedication to baseball only (no school conflicts).

]]> By: John http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2008/04/29/pgcc-initial-top-10/#comment-67864 John Wed, 30 Apr 2008 17:41:07 +0000 http://farmauthority.dcsportsnet.com/2008/04/29/pgcc-initial-top-10/#comment-67864 <p>Louis:</p> <p>I'll be surprised if Smoak's there for them to pick. He's been so hot lately.</p> <p>Hosmer has been called one of the best hitting prospects of the last 20 years by more than one scout/expert. He's obviously better than Smoak was at the same age. It doesn't mean he'll ultimately be better, but I'd much rather have the higher upside with a pick this high. The Nats have very good coaches and Hosmer has a great rep as a hard worker. I'm drooling atthe thought of Burgess-Marrero-Hosmer.</p> <p>That said, if Smoak is there and they take him, I won't complain. He's been pretty impressive in the games I've seen. I wonder if he'd move to LF. He looks athletic enough to do it.</p> Louis:

I’ll be surprised if Smoak’s there for them to pick. He’s been so hot lately.

Hosmer has been called one of the best hitting prospects of the last 20 years by more than one scout/expert. He’s obviously better than Smoak was at the same age. It doesn’t mean he’ll ultimately be better, but I’d much rather have the higher upside with a pick this high. The Nats have very good coaches and Hosmer has a great rep as a hard worker. I’m drooling atthe thought of Burgess-Marrero-Hosmer.

That said, if Smoak is there and they take him, I won’t complain. He’s been pretty impressive in the games I’ve seen. I wonder if he’d move to LF. He looks athletic enough to do it.

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