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That's a good point, I never thought about that. If we take him at 9 and he doesn't sign, we still have a protected pick next year. It's definitely an important consideration.

I'd wait till 11, but I'd take him. I don't see the Mets taking him at 10, and someone could still fall to 9 who we like. It's not often a potential number 1 just falls in your lap and you have the luxury of an extra pick.

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.

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.

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

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/

http://www.baseballamerica.com/international/which-teams-have-signed-the-most-international-prospects-2/

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

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.

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

Then immediately after. Chance given, chance not taken.

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

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

Two words: Michael Wacha! OUCH.

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.

Should we appoint a new CEO, Donald Sterling style? lol P.S. - This probably how the Jays scouts are like anyway.

Guys, updated picks are on page 1 for future reference.

Um...might want to talk to King/Minnesota about that. lol

z3ros you're up with the Rockies selection whenever you're ready.

With the 7th pick in the 2014 MLB draft the Philadelphia Phillies select Kyle Freeland a left handed pitcher from Evansville University. http://www.rightfieldfog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/HYA13_kylefreeland.jpg "The Phillies are happy to bring Kyle into the organization. We felt this was an opportunity to add a very high upside young arm to our system, and couldn't pass it up. Kyle brings a combination of size, stuff, and command that really intrigues us. He throws a fastball from 91-93 mph, with a peak of 97. The pitch has great deception and life. His slider can be unhittable at times, and is a major league strikeout pitch right now, while his curve ball and changeup give him two usable pitches to keep hitters off balance. Of the names remaining on the board we really felt he had the best chance to be an impact player, especially after seeing him in the Cape League last summer where he finished with a 2.25 era, striking out 48 batters in 40 innings while only surrendering 4 walks, and simply carrying that dominance over into this spring with his college team where he currently has a 1.90era to go along with 106 strikeouts in 80.2 innings against only 7 walks." .

With the 6th pick in the 2014 MLB draft the Seattle Mariners select Bradley Zimmer an outfielder from the University of San Francisco. http://humboldtcrabs.com/sites/humboldtcrabs.com/files/imagecache/rotator/2012-06-13-Zimmer.jpg "Bradley fits in with our scouting philosophy of targeting polished college players, who also possess high upside. Our scouts love his advanced hit tool and strikezone judgement, (.376/.461/.596 in 43 games so far this spring), and believe that with his projectable 6'4" 185 lbs frame the power should eventually come. A five tool player, with above average tools across the board, Bradley also has plus speed (6.40 seconds in the 60-yard-dash) and plus arm strength (92 mph from the mound). We feel he has the potential to be a perennial All-Star either in right or centerfield, with upside our scouting director Tom McNamara has compared to a young Shawn Green or Paul O'Neill."

I'll update after the Raptors game or tomorrow, depending on if I'm sloshed.

Hopefully Charlie gives him some Tiger Blood. It will help with WINNING! P.S. - Is pretty boy the new handsome Jake?

http://espn.go.com/sportsnation/chat/_/id/50508/mlb-insider-keith-law