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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.

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