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Re: 2015 MLB Draft
By: Reb Date: April 22, 2015, 8:09 pm
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UVA pitcher Nathan Kirby likely out for remainder of season with
lat strain. Probably was not a #9 pick candidate for Cubs but
wonder if he might now be there in second round given his mixed
season up to now.
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Re: 2015 MLB Draft
By: CUBluejays Date: April 22, 2015, 9:26 pm
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I doubt it, nothing is structurally wrong with his arm it is a
strained lat. He is a lefty with plus stuff when healthy and
questionable command. If you fix his I'm going to take a poop
Virgina mechanics his command and velocity might improve.
Somebody will take him with a first round pick or a supplemental
pick.
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Re: 2015 MLB Draft
By: Reb Date: April 22, 2015, 9:51 pm
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[quote author=CUBluejays link=topic=279.msg219252#msg219252
date=1429755975]
I doubt it, nothing is structurally wrong with his arm it is a
strained lat. He is a lefty with plus stuff when healthy and
questionable command. If you fix his I'm going to take a poop
Virgina mechanics his command and velocity might improve.
Somebody will take him with a first round pick or a supplemental
pick.
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Yeah, probably, but his draft projection has been dropping
before the injury (Law and McDaniel have him at #16 and 19
pre-injury) ----and his bonus demands possibly could drop him a
lot more. Seems like the kind of pitcher about whom there will
be a wide range of opinion among organizations. Yeah, probably
goes in sandwich round but could drop as final impressions from
this season were disappointing.
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Re: 2015 MLB Draft
By: CUBluejays Date: April 22, 2015, 10:16 pm
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He was dropping because his velocity dropped and people thought
he was hurt. He was and since it isn't serious I doubt he drops
far unless he wants top 10 money. If his command wasn't so bad
he be an interesting guy for the Cubs. He still might be
depending on how much of his command problems you think is do to
his Virgina mechanics. How places like TCU (abuses pitchers)
and Virgina (stupid mechanics) get guys with MLB potential to go
there is beyond me.
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Re: 2015 MLB Draft
By: Reb Date: April 22, 2015, 11:00 pm
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Saw Kirby on the tube last year in the super regional matched up
against Stinnett when UVA played Maryland in the tournament.
Thought Stinnett has better mound demeanor but Kirby certainly
looks the part as a big league type pitcher. Yeah, needs to
improve command. Watching him last year, never thought there
was any chance at all Kirby could drop out of first round the
next year. Maybe he won't drop but perhaps he could be rare
junior who is better off returning for senior season and,
therefore, wonder if he may demand at least mid first round
money wherever he is drafted. So, could go to club later in
draft who underslots a top pick. Unlikely scenario but possible.
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Re: 2015 MLB Draft
By: Reb Date: April 28, 2015, 2:33 am
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mlb.com (Callis and Mayo) has an updated draft rankings listing.
HTML http://m.mlb.com/prospects/2015?list=draft
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Re: 2015 MLB Draft
By: Chris27 Date: April 28, 2015, 3:12 am
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Lot of pitchers amongst the top-15.
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Re: 2015 MLB Draft
By: CUBluejays Date: April 28, 2015, 9:51 am
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Theo was at a game for Trenton Clark the #13 prospect.
For non-pitchers I like the sounds of Tucker, Happ, Clark.
For pitchers Nikorak, Russell, Allard, Aiken, Matuella are all
interesting. Tyler Jay is a short lefty that has the potential
3 plus pitches, but has mostly been a reliever at Illinois.
Some think he could start and he'd be interesting as well.
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Re: 2015 MLB Draft
By: StrikeZone Date: April 28, 2015, 11:35 am
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I would be very surprised if they took a pitcher in the first
round.
I think they'll stick with the "hitter first, then load up on
pitchers after that" strategy they've used up in recent years.
It seems to be working.
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Re: 2015 MLB Draft
By: CUBluejays Date: April 28, 2015, 11:37 am
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Pretty sure they'll take who they think is the best player, even
if it is a pitcher that will break your heart with injuries.
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