http://www.baseballamerica.com/draft...e-last-chance/
An hour before the draft was set to begin at 7 p.m. Eastern, here’s our last, best guess as to what will happen in the first round. If the Astros know who they’re taking No. 1 overall, they’re not telling, and they may still be in the process of making the decision.
As a result, I’m standing pat with my projected top five picks from Mock Draft 4.0 this morning, rather than rip it all up based on the various rumors that are flying around. Besides the No. 1 choice, the selection that’s bothering me the most is the Royals at No. 8. They may have cut a deal with California high school righthander Phil Bickford, who does have helium, but I can’t confirm it to the point where I feel comfortable putting him there. So I’m leaving him at No. 23 (Rangers) and may regret that decision.
Just a name to remember: Jacoby Jones. Had a scout tell me the Reds really liked him and the scout has local ties to the area. I doubt he winds up in the 1/1s round, but keep an eye on him in the 2nd/3rd.
Jonathan Gray just said one of the things he wants to do after he signs is put rims on his car.
Today's youth.
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I will guess Josh Hart in the first.
Mark Appel, rhp, Stanford
Caught a glimpse of Eric Davis representing the Reds at the draft. Looks like he's still in game shape.
I'm not a system player. I am a system.
And the Cubs select Kris Bryant, which I guess qualifies as an official mea culpa for the Josh Vitters pick.
I'm not a system player. I am a system.
Jonathan Gray, rhp, Oklahoma
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