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Muskies · 11-10-2013, 09:26 AM

Scouts, coaches, managers and GMs all huddle together today to review the amateur draft and make decisions to fill their current and future needs. The 2012 American Baseball League candidates will be evaluated even more selectively now that judgment day has fallen on previous scouting reports. First five selections in the draft go to: New York, Long Beach, Jacksonville, Boston and Sacramento. Madison has the 23rd selection in the draft.

Before I proceed with the draft, let’s revisit the status of prior years

2009
1st Pick – LF – Nolan Schaefer – currently in ABL
2nd Pick – SP – Joe Jackson – currently in AAA
3rd Pick – 2B – Marcus Wallace – currently A

2010
1st Pick – 1B Allan Stephans – currently in AAA
2nd Pick – C – Jim Bell currently in AA
3rd Pick – SS – W. Ray currently in AA

2011
1st Pick – CF – Jason Hester – currently in AA
2nd Pick – 3B – Steve Morrison – currently in R
3rd Pick – SP – Paul Sweeny – currently in R

With the first selection New York selected SP Edmund “Clutch” Thompson a 21 year old out of college.

1st – 21 year-old SS Thurman Jones (R/1*) – T. Jones is a defensive machine rated 9&10 at 2nd Base, SS and 3rd base. He will need some development with the bat. Signed for $1.5 million.
2nd – 21 year-old MR Andres Baja (R/1.5*) - Signed
3rd – 21 year-old 3B Dusty “Specs” Hall (R/1*) – Did not sign, broke off negotiations
4th – 18 year old SP Dan Hull (R/.5*) – Did not sign, broke off negotiations
5th – 20 year-old C Antonio Ramos (C/1*) – Did not sign, broke off negotiations

I didn’t put a lot of effort into this draft as the pool was really even worth digging into, I went with the recommendations of my scout Wesley Peters. I also offered all players slot signing bonuses. Drafting young talent is one of my favorite aspects of game and with these draft pools I am at a crossroads.

11-10-2013, 09:26 AM	#281
Muskies Major Leagues Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 480	First Year Player Draft Scouts, coaches, managers and GMs all huddle together today to review the amateur draft and make decisions to fill their current and future needs. The 2012 American Baseball League candidates will be evaluated even more selectively now that judgment day has fallen on previous scouting reports. First five selections in the draft go to: New York, Long Beach, Jacksonville, Boston and Sacramento. Madison has the 23rd selection in the draft. Before I proceed with the draft, let’s revisit the status of prior years 2009 1st Pick – LF – Nolan Schaefer – currently in ABL 2nd Pick – SP – Joe Jackson – currently in AAA 3rd Pick – 2B – Marcus Wallace – currently A 2010 1st Pick – 1B Allan Stephans – currently in AAA 2nd Pick – C – Jim Bell currently in AA 3rd Pick – SS – W. Ray currently in AA 2011 1st Pick – CF – Jason Hester – currently in AA 2nd Pick – 3B – Steve Morrison – currently in R 3rd Pick – SP – Paul Sweeny – currently in R With the first selection New York selected SP Edmund “Clutch” Thompson a 21 year old out of college. 1st – 21 year-old SS Thurman Jones (R/1) – T. Jones is a defensive machine rated 9&10 at 2nd Base, SS and 3rd base. He will need some development with the bat. Signed for $1.5 million. 2nd – 21 year-old MR Andres Baja (R/1.5) - Signed 3rd – 21 year-old 3B Dusty “Specs” Hall (R/1) – Did not sign, broke off negotiations 4th – 18 year old SP Dan Hull (R/.5) – Did not sign, broke off negotiations 5th – 20 year-old C Antonio Ramos (C/1*) – Did not sign, broke off negotiations I didn’t put a lot of effort into this draft as the pool was really even worth digging into, I went with the recommendations of my scout Wesley Peters. I also offered all players slot signing bonuses. Drafting young talent is one of my favorite aspects of game and with these draft pools I am at a crossroads.