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OnBaseMachine · 06-09-2009, 05:13 PM

We're about 50 minutes from the 2009 draft. The other thread is getting long so we may as well start another to discuss the draft and the Reds picks.

According to Baseball America, the Reds will get to choose between LHP Tyler Matzek, RHP Aaron Crow, and RHP Alex White, with White most likely being the choice.

GIDP · 06-09-2009, 05:16 PM

White was my pick if Crow went before 8, but I wont be terribly upset if we get him. I think he has a future even if he bust out of being a starter.

New Fever · 06-09-2009, 05:18 PM

Alex White probably is going to get more money than Aaron Crow. The Reds probably have White higher on their board than Crow. BA has White ranked #6 and Crow ranked #7, I'm just not understanding how picking White is going cheap.

berryluther · 06-09-2009, 05:24 PM

What if Donovan Tate drops to the Reds?

NorrisHopper30 · 06-09-2009, 05:26 PM

Is there ANY chance Tate falls to the Reds? I would love to get him.

GIDP · 06-09-2009, 05:27 PM

Tate wont make it that far unless something strange happens

berryluther · 06-09-2009, 05:28 PM

There is talk that his bonus demands might scare away some teams

HumnHilghtFreel · 06-09-2009, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by berryluther

What if Donovan Tate drops to the Reds?

Just my opinion, but I let him keep falling. I'm going with the polished arm round 1 in this draft for sure. The Gibson news was too bad, I was hoping to pick him up. I'd be happy with Crow or White. Scheppers if you can pay him.

nemesis · 06-09-2009, 05:31 PM

I wouldnt take Tate just on the money we spent on Duran and Co. last year.

I am fine with White. He is a safe safe pick IMO but, only if Crow and Matzek are off the board. If they are there, then they are the better arms. Why pass on them unless money is a factor? It would speak volumes about the Front Office if they pass on those two. Some of the frugleness ranting in some of these other posts would be VERY justified.

Puffy · 06-09-2009, 05:44 PM

I posted this in another thread but Keith Law put this up about 25 minutes ago:

Braves narrow choices

Tuesday, June 9, 2009 | Print Entry

Posted by Keith Law

Atlanta is down to either UNC RHP Alex White or Vandy lefty Mike Minor at No. 7. Whoever the Braves don't take, the Reds will likely snatch up one pick later. Washington was previously on Minor for the No. 10 pick, but if he's off the board, expect the Nats to select Stanford reliever Drew Storen instead.

fearofpopvol1 · 06-09-2009, 05:46 PM

Yikes...I guess we should hope the Braves take Minor then.

Mario-Rijo · 06-09-2009, 05:46 PM

Unbelievable and just as I suspected. I lay down to take a nap and think to myself when I get up I will be met with an awful, penny pinching #1 draft pick and lo and behold Alex White/Mike Minor is in our crosshairs. I just cannot fathom allowing talent like Green, Matzek and Crow (amongst others) drop on by to the teams who are willing to spend. It's an absolute shame and they wonder why football has become king in the nation.

OnBaseMachine · 06-09-2009, 05:48 PM

And now I'm scared again it's going to be Minor. I really hope the Braves take him at No. 7.

redhawk61 · 06-09-2009, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mario-Rijo

Unbelievable and just as I suspected. I lay down to take a nap and think to myself when I get up I will be met with an awful, penny pinching #1 draft pick and lo and behold Alex White/Mike Minor is in our crosshairs. I just cannot fathom allowing talent like Green, Matzek and Crow (amongst others) drop on by to the teams who are willing to spend. It's an absolute shame and they wonder why football has become king in the nation.

Remember last year when they said it was a slam dunk that we were taking Beckham....

NorrisHopper30 · 06-09-2009, 05:50 PM

I have a lot of confidence in Buckley and Co. I really think they know what they are doing.

06-09-2009, 05:16 PM	#2
GIDP Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 6,419	Re: Official 2009 MLB draft thread (day one) White was my pick if Crow went before 8, but I wont be terribly upset if we get him. I think he has a future even if he bust out of being a starter.

06-09-2009, 05:18 PM	#3
New Fever Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Memphis Posts: 754	Re: Official 2009 MLB draft thread (day one) Alex White probably is going to get more money than Aaron Crow. The Reds probably have White higher on their board than Crow. BA has White ranked #6 and Crow ranked #7, I'm just not understanding how picking White is going cheap.

06-09-2009, 05:24 PM	#4
berryluther Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 197	Re: Official 2009 MLB draft thread (day one) What if Donovan Tate drops to the Reds?

06-09-2009, 05:26 PM	#5
NorrisHopper30 Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Milford, Clifton Posts: 1,585	Re: Official 2009 MLB draft thread (day one) Is there ANY chance Tate falls to the Reds? I would love to get him. __________________ Follow me on twitter @EricLilly7 Check out my Reds blog! Hit me up with any advice on it at anytime, it's always appreciated. http://redscheatsheet.blogspot.com/

06-09-2009, 05:31 PM	#9
nemesis Resident PED Expert Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Washington, PA Posts: 1,366	Re: Official 2009 MLB draft thread (day one) I wouldnt take Tate just on the money we spent on Duran and Co. last year. I am fine with White. He is a safe safe pick IMO but, only if Crow and Matzek are off the board. If they are there, then they are the better arms. Why pass on them unless money is a factor? It would speak volumes about the Front Office if they pass on those two. Some of the frugleness ranting in some of these other posts would be VERY justified.

06-09-2009, 05:13 PM	#1
OnBaseMachine Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 34,660	Official 2009 MLB draft thread (day one) We're about 50 minutes from the 2009 draft. The other thread is getting long so we may as well start another to discuss the draft and the Reds picks. According to Baseball America, the Reds will get to choose between LHP Tyler Matzek, RHP Aaron Crow, and RHP Alex White, with White most likely being the choice. __________________ I miss Adam Dunn.

06-09-2009, 05:27 PM	#6
GIDP Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 6,419	Re: Official 2009 MLB draft thread (day one) Tate wont make it that far unless something strange happens

06-09-2009, 05:28 PM	#7
berryluther Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 197	Re: Official 2009 MLB draft thread (day one) There is talk that his bonus demands might scare away some teams

06-09-2009, 05:44 PM	#10
Puffy Puffy 3:16 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Panama City Beach Posts: 13,669	Re: Official 2009 MLB draft thread (day one) I posted this in another thread but Keith Law put this up about 25 minutes ago: Braves narrow choices Tuesday, June 9, 2009 \| Print Entry Posted by Keith Law Atlanta is down to either UNC RHP Alex White or Vandy lefty Mike Minor at No. 7. Whoever the Braves don't take, the Reds will likely snatch up one pick later. Washington was previously on Minor for the No. 10 pick, but if he's off the board, expect the Nats to select Stanford reliever Drew Storen instead. __________________ "I came here to kick ass and chew bubble gum... and I'm all out of bubble gum." - - Rowdy Roddy Piper "It takes a big man to admit when he is wrong. I am not a big man" - - Fletch

06-09-2009, 05:46 PM	#11
fearofpopvol1 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New York, NY Posts: 8,634	Re: Official 2009 MLB draft thread (day one) Yikes...I guess we should hope the Braves take Minor then.

06-09-2009, 05:46 PM	#12
Mario-Rijo HOF CLASS OF '12 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Springfield, Ohio Posts: 8,994	Re: Official 2009 MLB draft thread (day one) Unbelievable and just as I suspected. I lay down to take a nap and think to myself when I get up I will be met with an awful, penny pinching #1 draft pick and lo and behold Alex White/Mike Minor is in our crosshairs. I just cannot fathom allowing talent like Green, Matzek and Crow (amongst others) drop on by to the teams who are willing to spend. It's an absolute shame and they wonder why football has become king in the nation. __________________ 2008 Reds Draft Prospect RZ Scouting Reports 2009 Reds Draft Prospect RZ Scouting Reports 2010 Reds Draft Prospect RZ Scouting Reports "You can't let praise or criticism get to you. It's a weakness to get caught up in either one." --Woody Hayes

06-09-2009, 05:48 PM	#13
OnBaseMachine Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 34,660	Re: Official 2009 MLB draft thread (day one) And now I'm scared again it's going to be Minor. I really hope the Braves take him at No. 7. __________________ I miss Adam Dunn.

06-09-2009, 05:50 PM	#15
NorrisHopper30 Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Milford, Clifton Posts: 1,585	Re: Official 2009 MLB draft thread (day one) I have a lot of confidence in Buckley and Co. I really think they know what they are doing. __________________ Follow me on twitter @EricLilly7 Check out my Reds blog! Hit me up with any advice on it at anytime, it's always appreciated. http://redscheatsheet.blogspot.com/

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