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Sports => The Good, The Bad, and the "Meh" => Topic started by: catsfan20052006 on June 06, 2008, 09:47:27 AM
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http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/draft2008/news/story?id=3427340
3 Kansas City Royals Eric Hosmer 1B American Heritage H.S., Plantation, Fla.
Hosmer has the most raw power of anyone in the first round, but also has a very refined approach at the plate. He has very quick hands and good plate coverage. He has a hole in his swing middle in, but if pitchers try to pitch him inside, they'd better get it all the way inside. He can hit the ball out to left or left-center. I like his chances potentially to move to right field. He's a good athlete. He has plenty of arm to play right field. He gives the Royals a lot of flexibility.
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Any YT of this guy? thanks, cf's.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjD_RmXiwrI
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More Draft Analysis
http://sports.espn.go.com/fantasy/baseball/flb/story?id=3430787
Top fantasy prospects
4. Eric Hosmer (taken No. 3), 1B, Royals: In the long run, Billy Butler is still a DH, leaving first base open for Hosmer. He was the best high school bat in the draft, with tremendous bat speed and raw power potential to all fields, and should also be able to hit for average. He's going to be worth the wait.
Potential: All-Star first baseman ETA: 2011
Potentially quickest to the big leagues
13. Johnny Giavotella, 2B, Royals: There are some comparisons to Marcus Giles, and his strike zone judgment could help him move quickly.
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:banghead: they still need a fing SS and some pitching
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http://www.kansascity.com/385/story/667973.html
Left-hander Mike Montgomery, the 36th overall pick in the recent draft, is heading for the Arizona Rookie League after agreeing to terms with the Royals on a $988,000 signing bonus.
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didnt we already have a mike montgomery?
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didnt we already have a mike montgomery?
jeff montgomery, the only reason I know this is because I have his signed baseball from when I was 10. . .I thought he was good, but then I realized that I only thought that because I had his signature. . .
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http://cjonline.com/stories/062108/roy_293348081.shtml
Here's a look at our second day picks:
1. JASON ESPOSITO, 3B, SEVENTH ROUND (NO. 205 OVERALL), AMITY REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL (CONN.) — Royals director of player development J.J. Picollo said some teams saw Esposito as a second-round pick, but he dropped because of concerns whether they could sign him. Esposito, known as a strong gap hitter, has committed to play at Vanderbilt. However, this seems like a player the Royals will pursue hard.
2. MALCOLM CULVER, RHP, EIGHTH ROUND (NO. 235 OVERALL), PALMDALE HIGH SCHOOL (CALIF.) — Drafted as a pitcher, Culver is a tremendous athlete who could be used at several positions in the field. He also signed a football scholarship to play wide receiver at San Diego State University. His father, George, was a Major League pitcher from 1966-74 and his brother, Tyrone, is a safety for the Green Bay Packers.
3. DERRICK SAITO, LHP, 16TH ROUND (NO. 475 OVERALL), CAL-POLY — A 5-9, 155-pound walk-on engineering student at Cal-Poly, Saito has surprised a lot of scouts. He has a strong arm with a fastball in the low 90s and has a four-pitch arsenal.
4. BEAU BRETT, 1B, 29TH ROUND (NO. 865 OVERALL), JOEL E. FERRIS HIGH SCHOOL (WASH.) — The nephew of Hall of Famer George Brett, Beau could immediately become a Royals fan favorite. He will have to decide whether to sign with the Royals or take a scholarship with USC. Beau is a left-handed hitter with some power.
5. JACOB kuEBLER, 3B, 17TH ROUND (NO. 505 OVERALL), LINCOLN SOUTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL (NEB.) — The cousin of Alex Gordon, kuebler is another player with ties to the Royals organization. Picollo said kuebler has the right set of tools and the physical ability to play third base.
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well I'm happy that the royals have 15 3B now
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dude u r kiddin me jeff montgomery was the crap he had 45 saves in one season and one rolaids relief man of the year