The race for #3

[ELEVEN]

Miami isn't totally out of range at the rate we're going.

[rageous]

Too bad the Angels do not play the Astros more or they could go for the number one pick.

[tennischmp]

7. Minnesota 55 70
6. LA Angels 55 71
5. Milwaukee 55 72
4. Chicago Cubs 54 72

3. Chicago Sox 50 74

 

getting closer

[FireThemAll]

Lol...only 4 games back of the 3rd worst record in baseball. My God. Only a half game back of 4th. Rest up Trout

[Hollyw00d]

oh yeah, we're definitely worse than the white sox.   Let's gooooo number 3!!!   Shut down trout for the season and get 'er done scioscia!

[AngelsAndRamsFan]

http://www.mymlbdraft.com/MLB-Mock-Draft

 

 

http://beforeitsnews.com/sports/2013/08/2014-mlb-draft-top-50-prospects-2522890.html

[Docwaukee]

http://www.mymlbdraft.com/MLB-Mock-Draft

 

 

http://beforeitsnews.com/sports/2013/08/2014-mlb-draft-top-50-prospects-2522890.html

That mock draft nailed us.  Nick Gordon seems like a toolsy light hitting middle infielder

[Hollyw00d]

I'd settle for Hoffman or Alex Jackson.

 

Scioscia might turn jackson into a basketcase, though

[Docwaukee]

Honestly, at this point they should be in full tank mode to get Rodon.  It's annoying that even with our own suckage, we are getting out sucked by the Lastros in nearly historical fashion. 

[AngelsAndRamsFan]

That mock draft nailed us.  Nick Gordon seems like a toolsy light hitting middle infielder

I was thinking the same thing. Here's brief write up on him. 

 

18. Nick Gordon, SS/RHP, Olympia HS (FL)

The son of  Tom “Flash” Gordon, Nick also can sling it on the mound (92 mph) but may have a brighter future at shortstop, where his strong arm, range and instincts will make him one of the better defensive shortstops in the 2014 MLB draft. Offensively, he hits from the left side and projects to a top-of-the-order hitter with speed and a very good approach at the plate. Over 30 games as a junior, he hit .505 with 15 doubles, six triples and 12 stolen bases. Committed to Florida State.

[rageous]

Any chance the Angels can get Rodon?

[tennischmp]

I was thinking the same thing. Here's brief write up on him. 

 

18. Nick Gordon, SS/RHP, Olympia HS (FL)

The son of  Tom “Flash” Gordon, Nick also can sling it on the mound (92 mph) but may have a brighter future at shortstop, where his strong arm, range and instincts will make him one of the better defensive shortstops in the 2014 MLB draft. Offensively, he hits from the left side and projects to a top-of-the-order hitter with speed and a very good approach at the plate. Over 30 games as a junior, he hit .505 with 15 doubles, six triples and 12 stolen bases. Committed to Florida State.

Another Aybar. Hopefully they get higher than #8.

[Hollyw00d]

Any chance the Angels can get Rodon?

 

 

they'd probably have to play .200 ball the rest of the way to even have a shot

[rageous]

they'd probably have to play .200 ball the rest of the way to even have a shot

They could definitely do it if they shut down Trout the rest of the way.

[Hollyw00d]

And the astros would have to get unbelievably hot (by their standards, at least).   As hard as it is to fathom, we're 14 games ahead of them in the standings.

 

imagine being a fan of that team!  

[FireThemAll]

And the astros would have to get unbelievably hot (by their standards, at least).   As hard as it is to fathom, we're 14 games ahead of them in the standings.

 

imagine being a fan of that team!  

 

I would rather be an Astros fan than an Angels fan right now. They have a loaded farm system with smart people running their organization (rebuilding the right way). The Angels, not so much. By 2016 the Astros will be contending for a WS with their young talent. They are going to be loaded.

[Hollyw00d]

Yup, agreed.   I think if some things go right for them and their young guys pan out for the most part, they will be the toast of the division in the 2020s

[FireThemAll]

Yup, agreed.   I think if some things go right for them and their young guys pan out for the most part, they will be the toast of the division in the 2020s

 

Some of their pitchers look just amazing. Plus, Singleton and Carlos Correa in the infield...wow.

[Angel Oracle]

Isn't Beede the same guy with a 101/63 Ks/BBs ratio for Vandy in 2013?

How the heck does that = #2 overall pick?

[Dreams]

http://www.mymlbdraft.com/MLB-Mock-Draft

 

 

http://beforeitsnews.com/sports/2013/08/2014-mlb-draft-top-50-prospects-2522890.html

 

Looks like some good power arms in the '14 draft.  7 of the top 10 are pitchers.  1 of the 3 position players is a catcher.  Looks like we'll either draft a great pitch or the top catcher.  

 

Now trade Vargas, and get another first round pick.  Load up.  

[Sciosciapath]

If the current braintrust somehow stays in tact, does a #4 or #5 pick even matter? Dipoto will just blow it.

[SoWhat]

Isn't Beede the same guy with a 101/63 Ks/BBs ratio for Vandy in 2013?

How the heck does that = #2 overall pick?

" Over 16 starts, he is 14-0 with a 2.20 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 101 K/60 BB over 98.1 innings, allowing just 57 hits. He has an effortless delivery and the ball jumps out of his hand. He features a classic three-pitch mix with a mid-90s plus fastball with great movement, a plus power curveball and a deceptive change-up that freezes hitters. The one knock on him is his control, which can get wild at times, but once he harnesses that, hitters will have no chance of getting on base. I feel with his size, stuff and fluid delivery, he has the most upside of any college pitcher in the 2014 MLB draft. "

[YouthofToday]

Astros future is far, far brighter than the Angels future. Sad - but true - statement.

[Angel Oracle]

Thanks SoWhat, I do also wonder if maybe those walks came in bunches with several low walk games around them.

The Ks for college ball are solid but not great.

[Hollyw00d]

Weaver looks pretty good to me, too.   Very nice stats at a big time university.   His K/BB ratio is insane