2012 Cubs Draft Thread

[daddies3angels]

These kids drafted by Theo will be undre a microscope by cub fans. I almost feel bad for them

 

[Jntg4]

These kids drafted by Theo will be undre a microscope by cub fans. I almost feel bad for them

Nothing has changed, people were drooling all over Castro since 2009 mid-season when his potential was noticeable.

2009 Pre-season for him, not so much... Chicago Cubs Top 20 Prospects for 2009 - Minor League Ball

 

[Rice Cube]

Draft picks have always been under a microscope. It's just that some microscopes are more powerful than others.

 

[daddies3angels]

Draft picks have always been under a microscope. It's just that some microscopes are more powerful than others.

i think its going to be a very powerfull one for Cubs.

 

[waldo7239117]

Josh Vitters was under a lot of pressure and still is. He's a perfect example.

 

[daddies3angels]

Josh Vitters was under a lot of pressure and still is. He's a perfect example.

Yea thats true. I still think the top 3 picks Cubs take will be under more since they will be the so called beginning of the rebuilding ERA

 

[Rice Cube]

Long shot:

Byron Buxton, possible No. 1 pick as a hitter, struck out 18 as a pitcher to win state title | HardballTalk

It'd be crazy if one of the top kids (Zunino, Buxton) fell to the Cubs.

 

[cubsneedmiracle]

Zunino.. fap fap fap fap fap

 

[Rice Cube]

BaseballAmerica.com: Draft Preview Database

They update this periodically, I think, but if one of the top five can drop to #6 that'd be great. If not, Correa sounds like a good pick anyway. I think Theo and Jed realize that it's very unlikely any of the top 5 will fall to #6, which is why they worked out Correa and Fried and not the other guys (at least if they did, they didn't tell anyone).

 

[dabynsky]

Yeah I would love for one of those big 3 college arms to fall to us, but that seems really unlikely. I trust their judgement if it comes to Fried or Correra.

 

[Rice Cube]

If Zunino falls that far I think they would have to think hard about that one.

 

[Jntg4]

Goldstein says that the chances Correa isn't taken yet are very slim, so we'd probably be getting one of the five ahead of him.

 

[cubsneedmiracle]

If Zunino falls that far I think they would have to think hard about that one.

There's no thinking about it.

Pull the trigger.

 

[Jntg4]

There's no thinking about it.

Pull the trigger.

Correa > Zunino, Goldstein agrees with me on that one.

 

[daddies3angels]

I like that LHP that Cubs brought in. Heard comparisons to Hamels. So if Cubs sign Hamels what a perfect teacher

 

[daddies3angels]

Baseball Prospectus | Future Shock Blog: Updated Mock: 1-15

6. Chicago Cubs: Albert Amora, OF, Mater Academy (FL)

Pretty much every eyeball in the Cubs front office has been spotted at Almora's late-season games, and his private workout was impressive. One source said this afternoon, “If the Cubs had the No. 1 pick in the entire draft, they might take Almora."

 

[Jntg4]

Just saw that too d3a, it is interesting... I would like more info on him, doesn't seem to be as highly touted as Correa or Fried, but if the Cubs like him that much...

 

[Rice Cube]

Almora was one of the first mock draft consensus picks for the Cubs at #6.

 

[cubsneedmiracle]

Correa > Zunino, Goldstein agrees with me on that one.

How many more middle infielders do we need?

Take the high rated catcher.

 

[daddies3angels]

How many more middle infielders do we need?

Take the high rated catcher.

Don't draft for need in early rds. Draft best player