Blue Jays Board 2014 Mock Draft

[ace3113]

Reminder, GD only has about 10000000 selections left to do.

 

We'll give him a chance. Could be having a s***** week. But about three other guys wanted to pick for the Jays so it's not a big deal.

[GD]

I was in Buffalo today so DIAF I'm tired as hell

 

Nick Gordon

[ace3113]

MLB.com's Mock Draft for the first 10 picks

 

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/mlbpipelines-first-year-player-draft-experts-update-top-10-draft-projections?ymd=20140430&content_id=73746266&vkey=news_mlb

 

It's actually pretty close to ours so far.

 

MLB:

 

--- Callis/Mayo

 

1. Aiken / Rodon

2. Rodon / Kolek

3. Kolek / Hoffman

4. Hoffman / Aiken

5. Jackson / Jackson

6. Nola / Nola

7. Gordon / Gordon

8. Freeland / Beede

9. Toussaint /Reid-Foley

10. Zimmer / Zimmer

 

Blue Jays Board

 

1. Aiken

2. Rodon

3. Kolek

4. Hoffman

5. Jackson

6. Zimmer

7. Freeland

8. Beede

9. Gordon

[Grant77]

Jays pick will be done tomorrow, I'll work on it during the day and go into town to get internet service tomorrow night, working up north.

[ace3113]

Starting Monday there will be a change in at least one team's front office. More details to follow.

[GD]

We'll give him a chance. Could be having a s***** week.

 

Good job

[ace3113]

We'll give him a chance. Could be having a s***** week. But about three other guys wanted to pick for the Jays so it's not a big deal.

 

Then immediately after.

 

I was in Buffalo today so DIAF I'm tired as hell

 

Nick Gordon

 

Chance given, chance not taken.

[Jim_Ackers_balls]

Since when is a player selected on talent and not signability? Have the Blue Jays taught you nothing?

[GD]

Then immediately after.

 

 

 

Chance given, chance not taken.

 

I had been out of my house and on my feet for 14 straight hours including a long drive back but no, yeah, why would I be tired? And not like it was a good pick or anything.

[GD]

What's going on in here? Is Grant picking for the Jays now or what, the listings on the first page says so?

 

Yeah, I'm out. Want no part of this anymore.

 

Grant will be good at this though.

[GD]

So you're out on the Jays, but still picking for the Cubs and Angels?

 

Nah, not picking for either anymore.

[BigBounceyBlueBalls]

You know what would be a really fun twist for next year but maybe mind numbing to organize, have each team represented by that teams fan board. Have management teams and there boards can be their scouts. Have the management teams pick 3 names for each draft spot, then the scouts vote and the pick is given to the draft on behalf of that teams board. Come up with a point system and see who is the smartest fan base.

[ace3113]

You know what would be a really fun twist for next year but maybe mind numbing to organize, have each team represented by that teams fan board. Have management teams and there boards can be their scouts. Have the management teams pick 3 names for each draft spot, then the scouts vote and the pick is given to the draft on behalf of that teams board. Come up with a point system and see who is the smartest fan base.

 

Yeah, that's a good idea. Tough to organize, but a good idea.

[ace3113]

Grantt77 will be picking for the Jays starting today. Pick 8 will be re-done with Grant's choice of player. I will takeover the Angels and Cubs. GD has a lot going on in his life, so it's probably best that he be allowed to focus on that.

[ace3113]

I'll take the Angels if you want?

 

If you want that would be great, but only if you're not busy. It would only take me about two seconds to write them up anyway so it's not any extra work. Did you get the email I sent you? I'll send the BA stuff once it comes out. lol

[theblujay]

If you guys still need someone I can do a team, but tbh I don't know much about this draft class and my picks would be heavily based on your scouting reports.

[ace3113]

If you guys still need someone I can do a team, but tbh I don't know much about this draft class and my picks would be heavily based on your scouting reports.

 

You're welcome to join. The Padres, Giants, Diamondbacks, Dodgers, Braves, and Cubs are available. The link below is a great resource for lists, scouting reports, and videos. Or if you PM me your email address I can send you a document with all the pay-walled content at PG. Just let me know what team or teams you want to rep so I can put it in the OP (you can have as few as 1 or as many as 3). Also, word of advice, we have all month to do this so don't feel rushed to make your pick, or post anything ad hoc. And you don't need to write more than 2-3 sentences explaining the pick, unless you're feeling particularly wordy that day.

 

http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/prospects/watch/y2014/

[theblujay]

You're welcome to join. The Padres, Giants, Diamondbacks, Dodgers, Braves, and Cubs are available. The link below is a great resource for lists, scouting reports, and videos. Or if you PM me your email address I can send you a document with all the pay-walled content at PG. Just let me know what team or teams you want to rep so I can put it in the OP (you can have as few as 1 or as many as 3). Also, word of advice, we have all month to do this so don't feel rushed to make your pick, or post anything ad hoc. And you don't need to write more than 2-3 sentences explaining the pick, unless you're feeling particularly wordy that day.

 

http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/prospects/watch/y2014/

Ill take the Padres

[ace3113]

http://blogs.thescore.com/djf/2014/05/06/the-mlb-draft-and-the-blue-jay-way/

 

More at the link.

 

The trio of prospects that both score highly and have similar rankings to Toronto’s draft position(s) are right handers Touki Toussaint and Grant Holmes, and shortstop Jacob Gatewood. Toussaint and Holmes both scored 5 points out of a possible 5.5, with the only criteria they missed being their lack of Texan. Gatewood scored a perfect 4.5 and is a monstrous (6-foot-5) shortstop possessing 30 home run power potential, with the caveats being there are contact concerns and he profiles more like a third baseman. Given their strong scores and the organization’s propensity for high school pitchers, I would be shocked if June 5th came and went and one of Toussaint and Holmes wasn’t headlining the Blue Jays draft class, assuming of course they were available when the ninth overall pick was on the clock.

 

The remaining seven high-scoring prospects seem like reaches in the top half of the first round, barring a pre-draft agreement for a significantly below-slot signing bonus allowing the club the extra financial flexibility to steal an upper echelon talent who slides. Otherwise, they seem like better fits for the second round, where Toronto possesses the 50th overall pick. Two names from this group to keep tabs on: Michael Kopech and Dylan Cease. Kopech has the lowest average velocity of the group, but has touched 97 miles per hour during showcase events. His mechanics are complicated and might scare away some of the more conservative teams, but he only just turned 18 years old, has loads of projection on his lanky 6-foot-4 frame, and he seems criminally under-rated at this point. Cease is in a different boat, as he’s been out of action since late March with elbow soreness and is currently rehabbing in hopes of avoiding surgery. Cease was regularly touching the mid to high-90s prior to his injury, putting him in the discussion for the back half of the first round. I liken the situation to that of Clinton Hollon, a potential first round talent whom the Blue Jays took in the second round last June for a below-slot signing bonus after injury questions popped up.

[TheHurl]

Hoffman TJS

 

GDs legacy as a GM continues

 

Interesting scenario for him now. Does he take his sliding draft slot money...or try again next draft?

[jays4life19]

Hoffman at 9 would be interesting

[BigBounceyBlueBalls]

Still no draft pick for the jays on the jays Board! Wtf f*** is beeston talking in this gm's ear here too! Lol

[GD]

omg he was a no-brainer and the Cubs were likely going to take him

 

I would like him at 9, honestly.

[BigBounceyBlueBalls]

Do have a question regarding mlb draft, can the jays trade picks and move up in the draft? Is that allowed even? Like could AA go 9 and 11 to Astros for number one and deshields?

[GD]

Do have a question regarding mlb draft, can the jays trade picks and move up in the draft? Is that allowed even? Like could AA go 9 and 11 to Astros for number one and deshields?

 

No and they would NEVER take that

[fatcowxlive]

Do have a question regarding mlb draft, can the jays trade picks and move up in the draft? Is that allowed even? Like could AA go 9 and 11 to Astros for number one and deshields?

 

lol the Astros don't make that ever

[ace3113]

Hoffman had TJS? s***! That means the board moves up by one (in real life I mean), and someone we want might not be there.

[ace3113]

Hoffman at 9 would be interesting

 

I'd wait till 11 (I really want Freeland if he's still there), but yeah, could be worth a gamble. He was a potential 1/1. He probably makes it to the comp round like Manaea though.

[BigBounceyBlueBalls]

lol the Astros don't make that ever

 

That was just an example, so you can't trade picks!

But really thanks to both you guys for responding fast and being such big dicks about it! Thanks lol

[BigBounceyBlueBalls]

No and they would NEVER take that

 

STFU up you can't even make your picks in a mock draft! Your not qualified to speak on this matter! Lol