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TheHugeUnit - May 28, 2008 07:17 PM (GMT)
Here it is, the entire first round.
It seems like I say this every year, but trying to project all 30 picks, especially picks 21-30, at this juncture, is no easy task. I actually had a scouting director tell me I should include a caveat from him that this is perhaps the toughest first round to project in 20 years. So there you have it, a disclaimer from a high-ranking team official.

But it's a labor of love and as impossible as it seems to be, great effort was made to at least have players who made some sense in each spot. This week's projection has the same No. 1 overall pick and no changes at the very top, but things get interesting after the top five, with some college arms possibly slipping a little bit to change the look of the board.



This isn't the be-all, end-all. I'll be back with updates of the first 30 picks at the beginning of next week with the ultimate projection coming the night before the Draft.

1. Tampa Bay Rays: Tim Beckham, SS, Griffin HS, Griffin, Ga.
Thought about switching back to FSU catcher Buster Posey here, but instead decided that the toolsy high school shortstop out of Georgia is the way to go ... for now. Southern California catcher Kyle Skipworth, Vandy third baseman Pedro Alvarez and San Diego lefty Brian Matusz are still in the mix for the Rays.
Last week's projection: Tim Beckham

2. Pittsburgh Pirates: Pedro Alvarez, 3B, Vanderbilt
No change here, with the Pirates still in line to make some waves by taking Alvarez. They'll still consider Posey and perhaps even Matusz if they feel they need to go with the top college pitcher.
Last week's projection: Alvarez

3. Kansas City Royals: Eric Hosmer, 1B, American Heritage HS, Plantation, Fla.
People keep wanting Hosmer to fall because of signability, but I'm sticking to my guns here. Now, I'm well aware things can change in the last several days and if the Pirates don't take Alvarez, the Royals just might and send Hosmer sliding some. Justin Smoak, the South Carolina first baseman, and Matusz still could figure into it if things on the bonus end go awry.
Last week's projection: Hosmer

4. Baltimore Orioles: Brian Matusz, LHP, University of San Diego
It seems to be coming down to Matusz or Smoak in this spot and depending on who you talk to, the O's are going in different directions. I came very close to switching to the bat here, but the gut is telling me the southpaw is the pick.
Last week's projection: Matusz

5. San Francisco Giants: Buster Posey, C, Florida State
If the Rays don't take him and the Pirates take Alvarez, this is the next place Posey can end up. The Giants supposedly are leaning bat even if Posey's gone, with Smoak and Skipworth beings possibilities. If Matusz is around, they might discuss going in that direction, but they'll be pleased as punch to get the FSU catcher.
Last week's projection: Posey

6. Florida Marlins: Kyle Skipworth, C, Patriot HS, Riverside, Calif.
If the O's go for a hitter along with the Giants, the Marlins could possibly jump on Matusz. But assuming he's gone, like he is in this scenario, Skipworth still seems to make a whole lot of sense here, and they've been on him all along.
Last week's projection: Skipworth

7. Cincinnati Reds: Yonder Alonso, 1B, University of Miami
It sounds like it might come down to a hitter-vs.-pitcher debate. Aaron Crow, the Missouri ace who's been in this spot since the first projection, still is very much in the mix, but here's thinking he could slide a few spots and the Reds decide to go with the college first baseman they like the best.
Last week's projection: Crow

8. Chicago White Sox: Gordon Beckham, SS, University of Georgia
They'd have interest in Alonso if the Reds don't take him and they might have interest in Skipworth if he's around. ASU's Brett Wallace still gets mentioned occasionally here, but G-Beck still makes the most sense in this slot.
Last week's projection: Gordon Beckham

9. Washington Nationals: Justin Smoak, 1B, University of South Carolina
As stated here last week, SoCal high school outfielder Zach Collier will likely be discussed, as would Skipworth if he somehow is still there. Crow could be considered, as could lefty Christian Friedrich, though that's less likely. The way things are lining up in this projection, though, the switch-hitter from South Carolina is the pick.
Last week's projection: Smoak

10. Houston Astros: Aaron Crow, RHP, University of Missouri
College arms have always been what made sense here, starting with Tanner Scheppers before he got hurt. Shooter Hunt was a possibility, but there's talk of him sliding a bit. A bat could still be a possibility, but if Crow actually does make it to this spot, he won't go any further.
Last week's projection: Alonso

11. Texas Rangers: Andrew Cashner, RHP, Texas Christian
Hunt was in this spot a week ago and it still seems likely that a college arm will go here, though the possibility of California high school pitcher Gerrit Cole is still a possibility along with SoCal outfielder Aaron Hicks. But Cashner has had plenty of helium, has a big arm and a good delivery and has the added bonus of being in the Rangers' backyard at TCU.
Last week's projection: Hunt

12. Oakland A's: Christian Friedrich, LHP, Eastern Kentucky
If Hunt (or Crow, for that matter) are still around, they'll get some consideration here, no doubt. Wallace is still in the mix, as are high schoolers Aaron Hicks, an outfielder, and Ethan Martin, a right-hander. But I'm sticking with my initial pick here, the next-best college lefty in the class after Matusz.
Last week's projection: Friedrich

13. St. Louis Cardinals: Ryan Perry, RHP, University of Arizona
Zach Collier still gets mentioned prominently here and Hunt would likely get some consideration. Aaron Hicks is reportedly in the mix, but we're sticking with Perry, the Arizona right-hander with the big velocity.
Last week's projection: Perry

14. Minnesota Twins: Aaron Hicks, OF/RHP, Woodrow Wilson HS, Long Beach, Calif.
Hicks, the toolsy outfielder (and talented pitcher, though he doesn't want to go that route), is still the best choice here. Other considerations could be Collier and maybe Canadian high schooler Brett Lawrie, who's name is starting to pop up at least in discussions about picks at this point in the round.
Last week's projection: Hicks

15. Los Angeles Dodgers: Zach Collier, OF, Chino Hills HS, Calif.
It's hard not to put a high school arm like Ethan Martin (last week's pick) or Jake Odorizzi with the Dodgers, and they both might be in the mix. So might Brett Lawrie. But if Collier, another toolsy outfielder from SoCal, is still available, the Dodgers might find his upside too difficult to pass up.
Last week's projection: Ethan Martin

16. Milwaukee Brewers: Anthony Hewitt, SS, Salisbury School, Salisbury, Conn.
Hewitt's still very much in the mix here and will likely be part of a very interesting draft-room discussion. Other high schoolers who could figure into that debate are Hicks, if he's still around, and Lawrie. If a power arm like Cashner or Perry floats down, that might be the way to go and perhaps Josh Fields, Georgia's closer, could sneak into consideration. For now, though, we'll stick with Hewitt and his tremendous upside.
Last week's projection: Hewitt

17. Toronto Blue Jays: Brett Wallace, 1B/3B, Arizona State
A guy who can hit like this might deserve to go higher, and he just might. If that's the case, the Jays may stay within their borders and take Lawrie, who hails from British Columbia. But with Wallace on the board, his offensive skill set will be too hard to pass up.
Last week's projection: Wallace

18. New York Mets: Ike Davis, OF, Arizona State
It's still looking like the Mets will opt for talent that can help them sooner rather than later, at least with some early picks. There was talk of an Anthony Hewitt workout recently, but keep in mind he lives nearby and a workout doesn't necessarily mean being picked. That being said, he might be a backup plan if other things fail. If Perry makes it down this far, he could be a choice, but we'll stick with ASU's Davis, the son of former big-league reliever Ron.
Last week's projection: Davis

19. Chicago Cubs: Brett Lawrie, C/3B, Brookswood SS, Langley, B.C.
It's looking likely that the Cubs will go with a high school bat if the right one is there. That could be Collier, or it could be Sarasota High shortstop Casey Kelly. But if Lawrie and his bat (and athletcism) are still around, that seems like the best bet. His recent performance in the Dominican Republic with Team Canada, however, might price him out of this spot when all is said and done.
Last week's projection: Lawrie

20. Seattle Mariners: Shooter Hunt, RHP, Tulane
All along, the feeling was the Mariners would look for the best college pitcher with a live arm. It could be Perry or Cashner if they were here, but they're not in this projection. Hunt is and the slide will stop here.
Last week's projection: Cashner

21. Detroit Tigers: Casey Kelly, SS, Sarasota HS, Fla.
The Tigers have been willing/able to do just about anything with their top picks and it's automatically assumed that any "signability issue" types could slide to them. Barring that, they would have interest in high school talents like Collier or Lawrie, or strong college arms like Perry or even Rice's Bryan Price. Kelly, the son of one-time Reds bench coach Pat, has a ton of athleticism and could one day be a very good, big shortstop. He also could be the quarterback at the University of Tennessee and there is some concern it might take a little extra to sign him away from that. The Tigers are a team who could do it if they so choose.

22. New York Mets: Jason Castro, C, Stanford
Castro, a left-handed hitter who's proven he can catch to most scouts, has been mentioned as a possibility all up and down the first round over the past few weeks. With the Mets still looking for college bats and Castro still not off the board, this seems to be a good match.

23. San Diego Padres: Daniel Schlereth, LHP, University of Arizona
Scouts have always liked Schlereth's arm and his bulldog mentality, but he had kind of a setup-man profile. Then he pitched in a series against Stanford with a ton of eyes on him and came out throwing 97-98 mph. He's been lights-out in his last few outings, greatly enhancing his status, and now is being looked at as a guy who might be able to close at the next level.

24. Philadelphia Phillies: Ethan Martin, RHP, Stephens County HS, Toccoa, Ga.
There's a tendency to want to put any toolsy high schooler with the Phillies and while they've taken their fair share, it's not a guarantee (see Savery, Joe, from last year). That being said, they'd certainly be interested if Hewitt or perhaps Collier was sill on the board here. Since neither is, we'll go with the top high school arm still around in Martin. There's a chance he'll be long gone, but the Phillies have shown a willingness to take who they think is the best available player when it's their turn.

25. Colorado Rockies: Jake Odorizzi, RHP, Highland HS, Ill.
Odorizzi's name moved steadily up the charts this spring as he continued to throw consistently well to the point where some thought of him as perhaps the best prep arm in the class. He might not be the first off the board, but word is the Rockies would love to see him around at this slot.

26. Arizona Diamondbacks: Josh Fields, RHP, University of Georgia
Another strong-armed college reliever (it appears to be a strength in the class), he might go above to a team looking for a short reliever who can move quickly. Fields had a subpar junior season and went back to school rather than sign with the Braves, who took him in the second round last year. He was unhittable in his senior season and though he's a Scott Boras advisee, he should sign and move quickly, a la Matt LaPorta.

27. Minnesota Twins: Brett DeVall, LHP, Niceville HS, Fla.
The inclination was to find a "safer" pick to offset the high-risk, high-reward pick of Hicks by the Twins at 14. There wasn't one that fit and the Twins have never been afraid of going their own route. DeVall is the best lefty in the high school ranks and a pretty advanced pitcher, so he could be seen as rather safe, at least as far as prep arms go.

28. New York Yankees: Gerrit Cole, RHP, Orange Lutheran HS, Orange, Calif.
There's been a lot of talk about the Yankees repeating -- in a way -- what they did in last year's Draft by taking an injured college pitcher with their first-round pick. In this case, it would be Fresno State's Tanner Scheppers. That shoulder injury is so unusual, though, that it could scare any team off. So could Cole's supposed price tag, but the Yankees can obviously afford to negotiate with the Boras advisee. There's no doubt about Cole's arm strength and he can crank it up into the upper 90s. New York is a team that can definitely wait to let the rest of his game catch up to the velocity.

29. Cleveland Indians: Jemile Weeks, 2B, University of Miami
Rickie's younger brother isn't quite as strong as big bro, but he can run and has shown more pop this year than expected. If another college bat made its way here, the Indians could go in that direction, but Weeks could be the top name on their board by the time their turn to pick comes around. The only question is whether he can stick at second, with some believing a move to center field is in order.

30. Boston Red Sox: Lance Lynn, RHP, University of Mississippi
The Red Sox are willing to go in any direction at any point in the Draft, so this pick could be anyone's guess. There'd been a lot of talk about South Carolina's Reese Havens in this spot, but Lynn's name has recently cropped up as a late-first-round candidate. After a bit of a dip in performance in the middle of the season, he's really stepped it up lately (when it counts), including an outstanding start at the SEC Tournament, with plenty of people on hand to see it.

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I'd be happy with Cole.

Bloss - May 28, 2008 09:04 PM (GMT)
Can you trade picks?

Edgar For Mayor - May 28, 2008 09:12 PM (GMT)
I still don't know why everyone thinks the M;s are going to take a pitcher. Our Pitching Depth is much deeper than our 1B depth.


The Mariner are going to draft the best first basemen that falls to them. Alonso, Copper, Homser, whoever. At least thats what they should do.

win2day - May 28, 2008 10:20 PM (GMT)
Yeah, I'd be happy with Cole.


And no Bloss, you can't trade picks.

Mets Rule - May 28, 2008 11:01 PM (GMT)
I want the Mets to take Hunt with the 18th spot, unless something incredibly lucky happens like Hosmer is available because of signability...

TheHugeUnit - May 29, 2008 12:45 AM (GMT)
QUOTE (win2day @ May 28 2008, 06:20 PM)
Yeah, I'd be happy with Cole.

Any fan would be happy with a high schooler who throws mid to the upper 90s with the 28th pick.

TheHugeUnit - June 3, 2008 05:11 PM (GMT)
We're just two days from the Draft and things are getting interesting.
There's still no clear-cut choice at the top of the first round, which makes figuring out the rest of it all the more challenging. But there are plenty of updates to be had in this version of the top 30 picks, with more promised for Wednesday and then, of course, the grand finale on Thursday morning. That's the one, if all goes well, that will be the closest to what actually transpires on Thursday afternoon. For now, here's the latest on the first round of the 2008 Draft.

1. Tampa Bay Rays: Tim Beckham, SS, Griffin HS, Griffin, Ga.
Officially, it's the same five who have been in the conversation all along: Beckham, FSU catcher Buster Posey, Southern California catcher Kyle Skipworth, Vanderbilt third baseman Pedro Alvarez and San Diego lefty Brian Matusz. Sticking with Beckham here, at least for the time being.
Last week's projection: Tim Beckham

2. Pittsburgh Pirates: Pedro Alvarez, 3B, Vanderbilt
No change here, with the Pirates still in line to make some waves by taking Alvarez. They'll still consider Posey and perhaps even Matusz if they feel they need to go with the top college pitcher.
Last week's projection: Alvarez

3. Kansas City Royals: Eric Hosmer, 1B, American Heritage HS, Plantation, Fla.
Hosmer remains the top choice here, but if the Pirates pass on Alvarez, he would be a consideration. If they decide to go with pitching, Matusz is still in the mix.
Last week's projection: Hosmer

4. Baltimore Orioles: Aaron Crow, RHP, University of Missouri
It's been up and down lately for the right-hander, who slid partially because of a mini-slump and partially because of some perceived demands for a big-league contract. He had a terrific start in the NCAA regionals and the big-league-deal request has reportedly been taken off the table. The O's will still consider Matusz as well as South Carolina first baseman Justin Smoak.
Last week's projection: Brian Matusz

5. San Francisco Giants: Buster Posey, C, Florida State
If the Rays don't take him and the Pirates take Alvarez, this is the next place Posey can end up. The Giants supposedly are leaning toward a bat even if Posey's gone, with Smoak and Skipworth being possibilities. If Matusz were around, they might discuss going in that direction, but they'll be pleased as punch to get the FSU catcher.
Last week's projection: Posey


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6. Florida Marlins: Brian Matusz, LHP, University of San Diego
With the O's going with Crow, that leaves the Marlins with a choice of Matusz or Skipworth, the two players they seem to have been on the most. There was some late talk of Andrew Cashner here, but with Matusz still on the board, they won't hesitate to take the southpaw.
Last week's projection: Skipworth

7. Cincinnati Reds: Yonder Alonso, 1B, University of Miami
The Reds could consider Smoak, but word all along has been that they prefer Alonso. If they want a middle infielder, there's Georgia's Gordon Beckham. High school bats being considered could include Skipworth and Canadian Brett Lawrie. For now, we'll stick with the Miami first baseman.
Last week's projection: Alonso

8. Chicago White Sox: Gordon Beckham, SS, University of Georgia
They'll have interest in Alonso if the Reds don't take him and they might have interest in Skipworth if he's around. ASU's Brett Wallace still gets mentioned occasionally here, and Smoak could get some consideration, but G-Beck still makes the most sense in this slot.
Last week's projection: Gordon Beckham

9. Washington Nationals: Kyle Skipworth, C, Patriot HS, Riverside, Calif.
It looks like this could be a choice between the polished college hitter in Smoak and the high-upside high school player in Skipworth. Could make for a spirited debate and for now we'll have the Nats come down on the high school backstop side of the argument.
Last week's projection: Smoak

10. Houston Astros: Justin Smoak, 1B, University of South Carolina
It still seems like a college arm makes the most sense here, with Tulane's Shooter Hunt still a possibility and perhaps Andrew Cashner figuring into the mix. But with a bat like Smoak's surprisingly still around, it's easy to see the 'Stros not letting him drop any further.
Last week's projection: Crow

11. Texas Rangers: Andrew Cashner, RHP, Texas Christian
There have been four names mentioned prominently here: Cashner, Hunt, Aaron Hicks and SoCal high school pitcher Gerrit Cole. Georgia prepster Ethan Martin could still figure into the mix as well. But we'll stick with the guy in the Rangers' backyard for now.
Last week's projection: Cashner

12. Oakland A's: Aaron Hicks, OF/RHP, Woodrow Wilson HS, Long Beach, Calif.
What's this? The A's taking a toolsy outfielder with their top pick? The A's don't draft like they used to all the time and they've been high on Hicks for a while. They could still go with college lefty Christian Friedrich, and would love it if Smoak got to them. Wallace is still in the mix and they would consider Ethan Martin as well.
Last week's projection: Christian Friedrich

13. St. Louis Cardinals: Ryan Perry, RHP, University of Arizona
There have been countless reports about a Hicks workout in St. Louis that went well, but in this scenario, he's off the board. They could consider Friedrich, Wallace or another SoCal toolsy outfielder in Zach Collier. We're leaving the strong-armed Perry in here for the time being.
Last week's projection: Perry

14. Minnesota Twins: Christian Friedrich, LHP, Eastern Kentucky
Friedrich is probably in the conversation in a whole host of places, but he has to land somewhere. The Twins would love for Hicks to get to them, but that is becoming more and more unlikely. Lawrie has been mentioned, but it's sounding like they may nab a college arm here and perhaps take some higher-ceiling high school guys later on.
Last week's projection: Aaron Hicks

15. Los Angeles Dodgers: Zach Collier, OF, Chino Hills HS, Calif.
It's hard not to put a high school arm like Martin or Jake Odorizzi with the Dodgers, and they both might be in the mix. So might Lawrie. But if Collier is still there, the Dodgers might find his upside too difficult to pass up. He had a recent workout in Dodger Stadium, for whatever that's worth.
Last week's projection: Collier

16. Milwaukee Brewers: Brett Lawrie, C/3B, Brookswood SS, Langley, B.C.
Like many teams, there's a hope here that perhaps one of the names mentioned above will filter down to this spot. If that doesn't happen, the Brewers could be looking at Lawrie or Anthony Hewitt, both of whom reportedly performed extremely well in workouts with the club lately. They'd probably take a long look at Hunt and maybe a closer like Josh Fields sneaks in. For now, we'll go with the Canadian prepster, who's been impressing a lot of late.
Last week's projection: Anthony Hewitt

17. Toronto Blue Jays: Brett Wallace, 1B/3B, Arizona State
A guy who can hit like this deserves to go higher, and he just might. If that's the case, the Jays may stay within their borders and take Lawrie, who hails from British Columbia. But with Wallace on the board and Lawrie gone, Wallace's offensive skill set will be too hard to pass up.
Last week's projection: Wallace

18. New York Mets: Ike Davis, OF, Arizona State
It's still looking like the Mets will opt for talent that can help them sooner rather than later, at least with some early picks. If Perry makes it down this far, he could be a choice, but we'll stick with ASU's Davis, the son of former big league reliever Ron Davis.
Last week's projection: Davis

19. Chicago Cubs: Casey Kelly, SS, Sarasota HS, Fla.
It's been looking likely that the Cubs will go with a high school bat if the right one is here. Collier and Lawrie have been mentioned, but with them off the board, it could leave the Cubs looking hard at Sarasota High School shortstop Casey Kelly. He's also a talented pitcher and a University of Tennessee quarterback recruit, but the Cubs have the resources to get it done if they so choose.
Last week's projection: Brett Lawrie

20. Seattle Mariners: Shooter Hunt, RHP, Tulane
All along, the feeling was the Mariners would look for the best college pitcher with a live arm. It could be Perry or Cashner if they were here, but they're not in this projection. If they want to go with a safer college arm, Ole Miss right-hander Lance Lynn could be discussed. Or they could go for a closer with someone like Fields. As of this writing, though, we'll say the Tulane ace's slide will stop here.
Last week's projection: Hunt

21. Detroit Tigers: Ethan Martin, RHP, Stephens County HS, Toccoa, Ga.
The Tigers have been willing and able to do just about anything with their top picks and it's automatically assumed that any "signability issue" types could slide to them. Barring that, they would have interest in high school talents like Collier or Lawrie, or strong college arms like Perry or even Rice's Bryan Price. Instead, they'll go with a prep arm with a ton of upside in Martin.
Last week's projection: Casey Kelly

22. New York Mets: Jason Castro, C, Stanford
Castro, a left-handed hitter who's proven to most scouts this spring that he can catch, has been mentioned as a possibility all up and down the first round over the past few weeks. With the Mets still looking for college bats and Castro still not off the board, this seemed to be a good match. Miami's Jemile Weeks (speed) or maybe South Carolina's James Darnell (power) could figure in here as well.
Last week's projection: Castro

23. San Diego Padres: Daniel Schlereth, LHP, University of Arizona
Scouts have always liked Schlereth's arm and his bulldog mentality, but he kind of fit a setup-man profile. Then he pitched in a series against Stanford with a ton of eyes and came out throwing 97-98 mph. He's been lights-out his past few outings, greatly enhancing his draft status, and is now being looked at as a guy who might even be able to close at the next level. Lance Lynn's name has been mentioned as a possibility as well.
Last week's projection: Schlereth

24. Philadelphia Phillies: Anthony Hewitt, SS, Salisbury School, Conn
The Phillies don't shy away from the toolsy high schoolers and Hewitt's got as much upside as anyone in the Draft. He may not be here at this point and if that's the case, the Phils could look at Collier or Martin should one of them be around. Lawrie would get some consideration and a sleeper could be Alabama high school product Destin Hood.
Last week's projection: Martin

25. Colorado Rockies: Jake Odorizzi, RHP, Highland HS, Ill.
Odorizzi's name moved steadily up the charts this spring as he continued to throw consistently well to the point where some thought of him as perhaps the best prep arm in the class. He might not be the first off the board, but word is that the Rockies would love to have him still be around at this slot.
Last week's projection: Ordorizzi

26. Arizona Diamondbacks: Josh Fields, RHP, University of Georgia
Another strong-armed college reliever (it appears to be a strength in this class), he might go above to a team looking for a short reliever who can move quickly. Fields had a sub-par junior season and went back to school rather than sign with the Braves via the second round last year. He was virtually unhittable in his senior season and though he's a Boras advisee, he should sign and move quickly, a la Matt LaPorta. If Fields is gone, Jemile Weeks is a strong possibility.
Last week's projection: Fields

27. Minnesota Twins: Brett DeVall, LHP, Niceville HS, Fla.
They took a college lefty at No. 14 in this edition, so why not a prep southpaw here at No. 27? DeVall's the best lefty in the high school ranks and a pretty advanced pitcher, so he could be seen as rather safe, at least as far as prep arms go. The Twins could also decide to make sure they get a local product, another prep lefty named Brad Hand.
Last week's projection: DeVall

28. New York Yankees: Brett Hunter, RHP, Pepperdine University
I'm not saying it's going to happen, but here's stating that it could. The Yankees don't shy away from risky injury picks (like Andrew Brackman a year ago). And while it might seem unlikely they'd go that route two years in a row, Hunter did return lately and was up to 94-95 mph during a regional start. If the Yankees are fairly convinced he's healthy, they could take a shot. Last week's pick, Cole, still could fit, and the Yankees probably wouldn't mind if someone like DeVall was still around.
Last week's projection: Cole

29. Cleveland Indians: Jemile Weeks, 2B, University of Miami
The indication is the Indians would like a college bat in this spot and Weeks is someone they hope is still here. There's a chance that he could go higher, leaving the Indians to figure out which of the advanced hitters fit best. For now, they don't have to worry about that.
Last week's projection: Weeks

30. Boston Red Sox: Lance Lynn, RHP, University of Mississippi
The Red Sox are willing to go in any direction at any point in the Draft, so this pick is anyone's guess. There'd been a lot of talk about South Carolina's Reese Havens, but Lynn's name has recently cropped up as a late-first-round candidate. He might go before this spot, but for now, he stays here.
Last week's projection: Lynn

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Marlinschamps03 - June 4, 2008 01:07 AM (GMT)
So Matusz or Skipworth.

jaysdude09 - June 4, 2008 04:00 AM (GMT)
LMAO Shooter Hunt at 20.




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