Dave Saltzer

At this point, yes, but I'm not sure which ones. Lots of teams are feasting on the pitching right now.

4 119 Rhoades, Jeremy Illinois State (IL) RHP R/R JR 6'4" 225lbs DOB: 02/12/93 | Scouting videoRhoades earned all-Missouri Valley Conference honors as a sophomore reliever in 2013, and he has thrived this year while splitting his time between the bullpen and the rotation. He faded a little bit toward the end of the regular season, though that wasn't a major concern because he profiles as a reliever in pro ball. Rhoades' best pitch is a legitimate swing-and-miss slider that can sit in the mid-80s and features late tilt. He commands it better than his fastball, which usually operates at 90-92 mph and tops out at 94. He could add a tick or two of velocity if he reverts to full-time bullpen duty as a pro. Though his strong build gives him the durability to be a starter, Rhoades has some effort in his delivery and doesn't always repeat his mechanics consistently. His changeup lags behind his fastball and slider, and he'll probably scrap it once he focuses on becoming a reliever.

Gatto is listed at 6'3" but he is just coming out of HS.

Started as a reliever, but i think the Angels will work him in the rotation.

Well after Day 1, it looks like the Angels are trying to maximize on their investment to determine the best player available. They could have picked a hitter and instead went with a pitcher. This isn't the safest pick, but if Newcomb pans out (and I think he will) he has big upside. A lefty who can dial it up to the mid-90s isn't all that common, and I'm excited to add a starter of that caliber down the road. The same is true of their second pick--another middle of the order starter. Given the chance to pick plenty of hitters, the Angels once again chose to go with a pitcher early on, which will save them plenty of money down the road. With the high cost to get FA pitching or to trade for a good starter, it's far better to draft and develop it.

And also, yes, bringing in Salas who lets every inherited runner score sure didn't help.

Seriously! While the record books will show it one way, I wouldn't be as upset at him over last night. He got HOSED on several calls.

See you all back in the thread tomorrow for rounds 3-10.

Another good pick, IMHO. Focus on the pitching and get plenty of it in the pipeline.

Bedrosian got royally screwed on the strike calls. He had the last batter struck out.

Angels close the gap even more with a double by Trout. 4-3, 1 out, and Trout on 2B. I'm off to go feed my kids dinner.

Here's a link to the MLB Scouting video on Newcomb: http://www.mlbprospectportal.com/2014/06/sean-newcomb-2014-mlb-draft-video.html

Angels close the gap to 4-2 Top 5.

NEWCOMB!

Dang. There goes Beede

Good. I didn't want him and I'm glad he's off the board. Beede and Zimmer are both possibilities now.

It's 3-1 Astros. Lots of mental mistakes coming back and biting us here on fielding.

Safety squeeze and it's now 2-1 1 out.

1-1 B4 2 on (1st and 3rd) 1 out.

Wow! The Brew crew went with Medeiros. I thought he might slip to the 2nd round. Angels pick is 3 away.

Score is 1-1 B4.

I'm good with Newcomb.

With Pentecost to the Jays, I hope we get Beede.

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I hope so. We have Rondon and I don't want another "toolsy" MIFer taken early on.