Cards Draft: Day Two

Since Day One was so wildly successful, I'll stick around until the Cards' second round pick.

Daniel Norris is still out there. Evidently he will cost some money to sign, but I think we have a bit of cash.

I'll also look out for Jorge Lopez, RHP out of Puerto Rico.

UPDATE X2:

I'll also put out Alex Dickerson, OF Indiana U., potential big bat.

UPDATE X3:

Brewers took Lopez. Are those asshats reading this blog?

UPDATE X4:

Looking for another pitcher. If the Cards can be patient maybe Matt Purke, LHP TCU. He's been injured, but he's a high upside selection.

UPDATE X5:

Norris finally taken, by the Blue Jays. Possible steal if they can get him to sign.

UPDATE X6:

Cards selection Charlie Tilson, OF HS New Trier, IL

MLB says:

The Chicago-area high school product was known in the region for a while, but really helped his stock with a tremendous performance at the Area Code Games last summer.

Tilson isn't the biggest guy in the world, reminding some of a Brett Gardner or Jacoby Ellsbury, both of whom had more of a track record as college performers. He has been a two-sport athlete in high school, and that athleticism does play well on the diamond. He has some quick-twitch actions and has a good first step down the line. Overall, his speed grades out as above average -- he's not a true burner -- but he could be a solid leadoff hitter or No. 2 type in the future, thanks to his contact and on-base skills.

Tilson has a smooth swing and is quick to the ball, tending to shoot the ball in the gap with an opposite-field approach. He has below-average power and does need to gain some strength.

He plays center field right now and could be an average defender there in the future. The accuracy of his fringe-average arm should allow him to play center or left field capably. His size and strength might deter some, as could a strong commitment to college, but any Gardner or Ellsbury fans out there might give Tilson a try.

UPDATE X7:

Dickerson was taken by the Pirates with the first pick in Round Three.

I'm gonna wait to see who takes Purke, then I'm outta here!

UPDATE X8:

The Nats select Purke @ #96. MLB doesn't think they will be able to sign him as he can go back to school and hope to improve his draft standing.

Cards Draft

I've no idea what will happen, but I'm rooting for the Cards being able to get Jed Bradley, LHP Georgia Tech. They are on pick 12 and the Cards pick at 22.

There is a chance!

UPDATE:

Crap. The Brewers took Bradley @ #15.

I'm switching to Daniel Norris, LHP, HS Johnson City, TN (Where the Cards have a minor league team. WOuld be a nice story!)

UPDATE X2:

Only one pick to go and Norris is still there. If they go position player I would think SS Levi Michael or 2B Kolten Wong.

UPDATE X3:

Cards are up!

UPDATE X4:

Kolten Wong is the pick.



UPDATE X5:

In terms of "name" picks this draft will be a little slim for the Cards. We don't pick again until #79.

UPDATE X6:

More on Wong from MLB.COM:

There aren't that many pure college bats in this year's Draft class, but Wong has one of them. He gets overlooked because of his size, his position and the fact he plays in Hawaii. But, drawing comparisons to Carlos Baerga, Wong can really hit.

He's got a professional approach at the plate, with a little power, and is the kind of hitter who should not take a long time to get to the big leagues. He's an above-average runner, and while he may not be a Gold Glover, he's a solid defender at second base. There tends to be a knock against guys who enter the Draft already at second, but Wong is a much better all-around player than perhaps he gets credit for.

Even if he's underappreciated, he's still going to come off the board at some point in the first round.

Doesn't sound like a sexy pick, but I'm OK with this.

UPDATE X7:

If Cincy picks Norris here, I'll be pissed.

UPDATE X8:

I'm not pissed.

UPDATE X9:

Levi Michael wound up going to the Twins. Good for them. Norris still on the board. He will probably become a Ray selection soon.