2015 MLB Draft
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I have been reading they acould be drafting Dansby Swanson shortstop from Vanderbilt or high school shortstop Brendan Rodger.
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I'd be shocked if they didn't take Swanson.
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I don't think there is any lock at #1. I've read Rodgers may not be on their radar and that they might go for an easy sign player (BA has ARZ taking GA prep C Tyler Stephenson) and save the slot bonus money for players in later rounds.
Options I prefer for #1
Carson Fulmer
Dansby Swanson
Alex Bregman
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Hope not on C Stephenson as that would be going for need not BPA. Swanson would be my choice.
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http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/eye-on...n-baseball-qa-mlb-draft-expert-chris-crawford
So if you're Diamondbacks scouting director Deric Ladnier, whom are you taking with the No. 1 overall pick?
CC: It's close, but I'm taking Brendan Rodgers (SS, Lake Mary HS, Fla.). He's the most talented player in the class -- not including Aiken -- and a shortstop who has a chance to hit for both average and power is a rare commodity that I can't pass on.
EOB: What separates him from Dansby Swanson (SS, Vanderbilt) and Alex Bregman (SS, LSU) in your mind?
CC: Two different -- but important factors at play: 1. He's got much more offensive firepower than Swanson, who I believe is more of a 60-45 player as compared to the potential 60-60 you could get from Rodgers. And with Bregman, it's the likelihood that he'll play shortstop. As much as he's improved there, I still think there's a pretty solid chance Bregman spends most of his career on the other side of second base. The bat plays at either position, but of course I'd rather have the shortstop.
So if you're Diamondbacks scouting director Deric Ladnier, whom are you taking with the No. 1 overall pick?
CC: It's close, but I'm taking Brendan Rodgers (SS, Lake Mary HS, Fla.). He's the most talented player in the class -- not including Aiken -- and a shortstop who has a chance to hit for both average and power is a rare commodity that I can't pass on.
EOB: What separates him from Dansby Swanson (SS, Vanderbilt) and Alex Bregman (SS, LSU) in your mind?
CC: Two different -- but important factors at play: 1. He's got much more offensive firepower than Swanson, who I believe is more of a 60-45 player as compared to the potential 60-60 you could get from Rodgers. And with Bregman, it's the likelihood that he'll play shortstop. As much as he's improved there, I still think there's a pretty solid chance Bregman spends most of his career on the other side of second base. The bat plays at either position, but of course I'd rather have the shortstop.
The Astros are already LOADED with young talent and they have 2 of the top 5 picks. Their days of being pathetic are screeching to a halt
BC867
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Haven't our Phoenix Suns proved that going for BPA is not preferable to going for need?
By its own definition, the word 'need' is stronger than 'available'.
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/need
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/available
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Matt L
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I have no idea what your point is here...
BC867
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Go for the Catcher. One who can perform well both behind the plate and alongside it is our greatest need, other than an ace to lead the starting staff, and that is not going to come from this year's draft.
Matt L
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At the first pick overall, I say you got to go best available. A high school catcher will probably not be ready to contribute until 2018 at the very earliest. Hopefully the catching situation will be resolved by then and who knows what needs we will have. Dansby Swanson or Brendan Rodgers seem to be the top position players available. Of the two, I would go with Dansby Swanson based on the name alone.
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You forgot the words BP in front of Available. They stand for Best Player. The DBacks with the first pick can take the Best Player in the draft which many feel is Dansby Swanson. Catcher Tyler Stephenson is ranked in the top 15. Huge difference but that is just my two cents.
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Nick Piecoro @nickpiecoro
I don't think I'm the first to say this but I'm being told the Dbacks will take Dansby Swanson.
UPDATE:
Vanderbilt shortstop Dansby Swanson, the pre-draft favorite, has been selected No. 1 overall by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 2015 MLB draft.
I don't think I'm the first to say this but I'm being told the Dbacks will take Dansby Swanson.
UPDATE:
Vanderbilt shortstop Dansby Swanson, the pre-draft favorite, has been selected No. 1 overall by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 2015 MLB draft.
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It's Swanson
SS Alex Bergman goes 2nd to Houston
sundevil04
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We could see Swanson in the bigs in 2017. I like the pick
Third SS in a row goes, as Colorado takes HS SS Brendan Rodgers
Dillon Tate from UCSB is first pitcher taken.
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Hopefully they don't rush him. AA pitching vs college pitching isn't even comparable plus the bats factor. Luckily he seems to be an excellent defender.
