Mariners Draft

[unlvmariners]

Mariners are picking at #11 which is ok with me it seems like the 1st rounders are a little more balanced talent wise than previous drafts.

I enjoy the draft its not as exciting as the NFL because they are not going to make an impact for several years. But I tend to follow prospects and Mariners in the minors fairly closely.

 

[NWinAZ]

Ya we have #11 and #50 today. There is a top 5 player who is a SS that flunked a test (never read what type) and is dropping fast they say. Time M's get dirty and take a chance on this kid. 6'3" 165 high school SS rated #1 at his position. Now projected to go #13

SS Delvin Perez, International Baseball Academy (PR)
Perez is one of the most tooled-up players in the draft class and a no-doubt long-term shortstop. He's a long-term project because he's raw and needs work with his approach at the plate. Tampa has shown they are a patient team when it comes to player development -- they're perfectly fine with letting a player spend 4-5 years in the minors, if necessary -- making Perez a good fit for the Rays, and the Rays a good fit for Perez.

 

[NWinAZ]

M's projected pick by CBS:

11. Mariners: RHP Justin Dunn, Boston College

Justin Dunn has risen quickly in the predraft rankings. Getty Images
New GM Jerry Dipoto emphasized college players during his time with the Angels, and it stands to reason he will do so again in Seattle. Dunn is something of a "pop-up guy," meaning he's improved his stock in recent weeks and has jumped into the first-round picture. He's been a reliever for most of his college career, but he did get a chance to start this spring, at which point he took off. Dunn has a big fastball and a wide array of secondary pitches. He had a 1.49 ERA with 66 strikeouts in 60 1/3 innings this year.

 

[unlvmariners]

One of my favorite guys is Nick Senzel a college 3rd basemen almost zero chance he will still be on the board.

Delvin Perez is interesting I am surprised they have him at #13 if he is available I would love that pick.

For some reason I get the feeling that we will go with a pitcher to start but who knows what Dipoto is thinking. It will be interesting to see the way the new regime drafts.

 

[NWinAZ]

One of my favorite guys is Nick Senzel a college 3rd basemen almost zero chance he will still be on the board.

Delvin Perez is interesting I am surprised they have him at #13 if he is available I would love that pick.

For some reason I get the feeling that we will go with a pitcher to start but who knows what Dipoto is thinking. It will be interesting to see the way the new regime drafts.

CBS projection;

2. Reds: 3B Nick Senzel, Tennessee
The Reds are said to be in on Senzel big time, and I think the only way they don't take him at No. 2 is if Puk is still available. Senzel is solid in all phases of the game and he's one of the best pure hitters in the nation. This spring he's put up a .352/.456/.595 batting line with eight home runs, 40 walks, and 21 strikeouts in 57 games.

 

[unlvmariners]

CBS projection;

2. Reds: 3B Nick Senzel, Tennessee
The Reds are said to be in on Senzel big time, and I think the only way they don't take him at No. 2 is if Puk is still available. Senzel is solid in all phases of the game and he's one of the best pure hitters in the nation. This spring he's put up a .352/.456/.595 batting line with eight home runs, 40 walks, and 21 strikeouts in 57 games.

Yup, I can see him being one of the first guys of the draft making it to the bigs.

 

[unlvmariners]

Rockies for sure going pitcher

 

[NWinAZ]

Jon Heyman ‏@JonHeyman 51s51 seconds ago


mariners would love to see mercer OF kyle lewis fall to them

 

[unlvmariners]

Jon Heyman ‏@JonHeyman 51s51 seconds ago


mariners would love to see mercer OF kyle lewis fall to them

No way that happens right... wouldn't mind if it did but I din['t think he lasts that long.

 

[NWinAZ]

No way that happens right... wouldn't mind if it did but I din['t think he lasts that long.

no i dont think he makes it.

 

[NWinAZ]

 

[NWinAZ]

2 to go and then we are up

 

[NWinAZ]

Groom rated #3 and Lewis #4 still available with 1 pick away

 

[NWinAZ]

Jon Heyman ‏@JonHeyman 28s29 seconds ago


mariners will take kyle lewis, OF from mercer. fine all-around player

 

[DunceKaep]

OK, make your predictions.

M's are up.

Lewis, Rutherford, Groome, Perez, Dunn.

 

[NWinAZ]

JJ Cooper @jjcoop36
Kyle Lewis has a big load in his swing, which will mean some swing and miss, but extreme power. Runs well underway. Hit in the Cape.

 

[NWinAZ]

OK, make your predictions.

M's are up.

Lewis, Rutherford, Groome, Perez, Dunn.

already announced it is Lewis

 

[DunceKaep]

already announced it is Lewis

Thoughts, MLB I'm watching, no selection yet.
I'm sure you are correct.

 

[NWinAZ]

There you go

 

[DunceKaep]

Looking for more info.
Huge ceiling, Harold suggests comp is Adam Jones.

Does that mean we eventually trade him? So it aint so.