[BirdWatcher]

Initial indications are that there were very few can't-miss prospects in this draft class, but that it did run a bit deep, potentially, with players who look like they might eventually have some role in the majors.
The Brewers second round pick was a catcher, Johnny Samson, who looks like he could be a talented hitter but only an adequate defensive catcher (if that). There is some hope that he might develop a bit better defense over time.
With the team's third pick, it was decided to take another catcher who Scouting Director Meskill was lobbying for hard, Tomas Lara. Lara has a good mix of offensive and defensive potential but there were concerns among several members of the Brewers brain trust that his work habits seem a bit lax.