2017 Draft Pick Standings

[ten ocho recon scout]

1 hour ago, eaterfan said:

If I'm recalling correctly the scoring guys are saying this is the best draft class in the last few seasons. 

The Detroit Pistons still took Dark Millicic 2nd over Carmelo Anthony, Dwayne Wade, and Chris Bosh so having a high pick in a strong draft class still isn't 100%. But it's better than having a high pick in a week one.

How many catchers are available?

Still, a million years later, you wonder what would have happened if portland took jordan over sam bowie...air and glyde...

[ten ocho recon scout]

18 minutes ago, Angel Oracle said:

Flush is the perfect word for this season.

Or craps

[19HALO71]

19 hours ago, Ace_Shoemaker said:

The Jokers Wild In Aces, Straights, and Flushes

 

Pai Gow much?

Go Halos!!!

[Angel Oracle]

3 hours ago, ScottyA_MWAH said:

The Angels intend to compete in 2018-2020 (the rest of Trout's contract), so I envision them drafting an upside collegiate corner OF or 2B/3B similar to Anthony Rendon that can climb the ladder in short order.

As long as his ceiling isn't as low as Ward's or Thaiss'. 

[ten ocho recon scout]

5 hours ago, 19HALO71 said:

Pai Gow much?

Go Halos!!!

How much were we paying conger?

[John Smith]

One person's opinion...

2017 MLB Draft Prospect: Two months after the 2016 draft, let’s see who we can start following for next year’s draft!

1. Jeren Kendall OF JR Vanderbilt

2. Tanner Houck RHP JR Missouri

3. J.B. Bukauskas RHP JR North Carolina

4. Tristan Beck RHP SO Stanford

5. Alex Faedo RHP JR Florida

6. Hagen Danner RHP HS Huntington Beach, CA Commitment: UCLA

7. Alejandro Toral 1B HS Archbishop McCarthy, FL Commitment: Miami

8. J.J. Schwarz C JR Florida

9. Alex Scherff RHP HS Prestonwood Christian Academy, TX Commitment: Arizona State

10. Hunter Greene RHP HS Notre Dame, CA Commitment: UCLA

Note #8 is a catcher

http://www.minorleagueball.com/2016/8/14/12477008/2017-mlb-draft-prospect-an-early-top-50

[John Smith]

J.J. Schwarz, C, Florida (2017)

Following a stellar freshman campaign in which he played 70 games as part of Florida’s College World Series run, Schwarz didn’t perform up to his capability for Team USA, but he still showed the undeniable hitting tools that could make him the top overall pick in 2017. Plus raw power is his calling card, which was epically displayed at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park when he hit a moonshot over the Blue Monster — and above the Tobacco Road Sports Cafe on the concourse — in Team USA’s second game against Cuba. His smooth, right-handed stroke features a lofty swing plane that accounts for the ample backspin carry to his pull side, although its length adds a swing-and-miss element. Still, there’s enough contact ability and aptitude to become at least an average hitter with above-average game power.

The 6-foot-1, 205-pound backstop has already developed impressive strength, with more to come as he fills out the lean frame between his wide shoulders. The athleticism isn’t quite fast-twitch, but it’s sufficient to keep him from getting too stiff behind the plate as he adds bulk. The biggest questions surround his defense, as his hands, actions and solid-average arm strength may be just good enough to catch in the major leagues, but it’s going to take some work to become at least average defensively. Regardless of what glove he wears though, the bat plays anywhere and could someday anchor the middle of an order.

http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/college-team-usa-top-20-prospects-nos-1-10-3/

[vladdy#27]

We'll pass on him and he'll turn into the next Buster Posey

[Oz27]

I've been following Hunter Greene for awhile, not because of his talent but just because of his name. I know the spelling is different but it would be epic if we drafted another pitcher with that name.

[Ace-Of-Diamonds]

Reverse Standings or Top 10 Draft Picks

1. Atlanta Braves 0
2. Minnesota Twins 3.0
3. Tampa Bay Rays 4.5
4. Cincinnati Reds 4.5
5. Anaheim Angels 5 - 2 G Behind 2nd Overall Pick
6. Arizona Diamondbacks 5
7. San Diego Padres 6
8. Oakland Athletics 7.5
9. Milwaukee Brewers 9
10. Philadelphia Phillies 11.5
10. Colorado Rockies 11.5

When moved up a spot to 5th overall pick and .5 game closer to the second pick

[ettin]

3 hours ago, John Smith said:

One person's opinion...

2017 MLB Draft Prospect: Two months after the 2016 draft, let’s see who we can start following for next year’s draft!

1. Jeren Kendall OF JR Vanderbilt

2. Tanner Houck RHP JR Missouri

3. J.B. Bukauskas RHP JR North Carolina

4. Tristan Beck RHP SO Stanford

5. Alex Faedo RHP JR Florida

6. Hagen Danner RHP HS Huntington Beach, CA Commitment: UCLA

7. Alejandro Toral 1B HS Archbishop McCarthy, FL Commitment: Miami

8. J.J. Schwarz C JR Florida

9. Alex Scherff RHP HS Prestonwood Christian Academy, TX Commitment: Arizona State

10. Hunter Greene RHP HS Notre Dame, CA Commitment: UCLA

Note #8 is a catcher

http://www.minorleagueball.com/2016/8/14/12477008/2017-mlb-draft-prospect-an-early-top-50

I like #3 Bukake.... oh wait.

[kevinb]

Can we draft a player who plays 8 other positions on the field including pitcher and catcher at the same time at an all star caliber level I think that might be the only way the Angels sniff the playoffs in the next say 4 years. 

[Inside Pitch]

Steer clear of ANY and every Stanford SP....  Marquess is a great coach and he knows how get the most out but he is death to pitchers - Terry Collins level pitcher abuse.   The one guy he didn't run into the ground was Mike Mussina, and that was more about Mike being able to get through a game with 80 pitches thrown than it did Marquess' unwillingness to let him throw 300.

[Angel Oracle]

Any of those stellar RHP from college (other than Beck) would be good.   Any of them good enough to start MLB games by mid-2018?

[Docwaukee]

Now tied for the 3rd worst record with Arizona and SD.  1 game behind Minnesota for second worst.  Atlanta seems to be running away with the top spot.  

[Chuck]

1 minute ago, Dochalo said:

Now tied for the 3rd worst record with Arizona and SD.  1 game behind Minnesota for second worst.  Atlanta seems to be running away with the top spot.  

FTW

[Pujols4MVP]

Mike Scioscia should use more "small ball" tactics & aggressive base running with the players & even the ones who are terrible runners.

It would go down something like this:

Eppler: "Mike maybe we need to use more SmallBall & aggressive base running to win games"

Scioscia: "I can definately roll with that !"

*players caught stealing & players being picked off goes up 100% along with a insane losing streak*

Scioscia: "Well That was our worst season ever"

Eppler: "We got the 1st overall pick in the 2017 MLB draft ! Yes !"

 

[Dave Saltzer]

I have talked with several scouts who are very high on this year's Hunter Greene. At this point they see him going in the top 5 picks. 

[Blarg]

It's a crapfest out there. The Standings for the draft has become a huge log jamb for 3rd place.

1) Atlanta at only 44 wins is running away with the first pick.

2) Minnesota 49 wins is just holding on to that spot and any accidental win streak could drop them quickly to 4th.

3) Angels, Tampa Bay, Cincinnati, Arizona, San Diego at tied at 50 wins

4) Milwaukie, Oakland 52

5) Philadelphia dragging up the rear with 56 wins.

14 days until roster expansion where many teams may accidentally improve by putting some talented hungry young players on the field trying to prove they belong. Luckily the Angels don't have any those guys so they could very easily become the favorite to grab the #2 spot and run with it.

Streak notes, the Angels stopped their losing streak at 11 and are currently 1-9 in their last 10 with San Diego right on their heels with a 2-8 run. Cincinnati is trying to put themselves out of the top 5 with a 3 game win streak and a 6-4 record. Go Reds! 

[eaterfan]

There's a very real chance the Angels will finish with the worst record in the AL. It's probably pretty rare that a team had a player lead the league in WAR and finishes last in the whole league.

[Angel Oracle]

9 hours ago, Dave Saltzer said:

I have talked with several scouts who are very high on this year's Hunter Greene. At this point they see him going in the top 5 picks. 

RHP version of Kershaw?   Not many HS pitchers are selected in the top 5.   Even Kershaw was selected 8th overall.

[zenmaster]

Without trout we would be looking at one of the worst seasons in a long time. 

[Inside Pitch]

On 8/15/2016 at 10:53 PM, vladdy#27 said:

We'll pass on him and he'll turn into the next Buster Posey

The Angels drafted Buster Posey...

[Dave Saltzer]

40 minutes ago, Angel Oracle said:

RHP version of Kershaw?   Not many HS pitchers are selected in the top 5.   Even Kershaw was selected 8th overall.

Right now, it is early and speculation so far (translated: a lot can happen between now and next June), but according to several, he is far and away the best prospect out there at this time. Two plus-plus pitches, one developing plus pitch, mid to upper 90s heat, so I'm told. Someone is likely to use an early pick on him.

[m0nkey]

Hopefully hunter greene has a better career than hunter green