THE AMATUER DRAFT SEASON 18 PICKS 17-33

#17

Felipe Baez Wichita Wind Age: 20 B/T: R/R Born: Irvine, CA Position(s): P (SP2) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

SIGNING BONUS:2,500,000

I like this pick at #17. This kid has good control,RH split and 2 good pitches. And a high velocity groundball pitcher is always nice. Look for him in 2-3 years which will depend on training and coaching.My scouts never saw this nice prospect.
#18

NOT SIGNED


#19

NOT SIGNED


#20

Juan Fernandez Chicago Bleacher Bums Age: 20 B/T: R/R Born: Taylorsville, NC Position(s): SS View Hardball Dynasty Profile

SIGNING BONUS:2,220,000

Here is another college player missed by my scouts.But now that I can see him, he looks like a very solid all-around player. He will field ,run and hit with the best of them. Juan "Love" Fernandez may become a All-Star 3rd baseman in a few seasons. This will depend on remaining injury free and good training. A great pick at #20
#21

Wil Arnold Madison Muskellunges Age: 21 B/T: R/R Born: N Dartmouth, MA Position(s): P (SP4) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

SIGNING BONUS:2,130,000

Wil "One L" Arnold is always losing something. This may not be a great attribute for a starting pitcher . But One L did lose his virginity recently at the draft party. And he spent the rest of the night in the Lost and Found looking for it.Wil one L has good projections to be a big league pitcher but his low health may put the One L on DL. I had him #15 on my board.
#22

Denny Satou Tampa Bay Stars Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: Lakewood, WA Position(s): 2B/CIF/OF/DH View Hardball Dynasty Profile

SIGNING BONUS:2,040,000

My scouts missed Denny "Crane" Satou probably due to Mad Cow. But from what I can see now he has the range for 2nd base but his glove and arm strength may betray him.Regardless where he plays Denny Crane will hit well and steal a bunch of bags. His health rating may put him on the DL and he may never reach projections.
#23

Dante Suzuki Charleston Tobacco Farmers Age: 18 B/T: L/L Born: Shoreline, WA Position(s): P (ClA) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

SIGNING BONUS:3,600,000

Dante "Samurai" Suzuki was ranked #6 on my draft board. This future Big League Set-up/Closer has great control with two great pitches. My only concern is his low RH split. This may make him a Left Hitter specialist but still a nice piack at #23.
#24

NOT SIGNED


#25

Charlie McCartney Hartford Crushers Age: 18 B/T: L/R Born: Monte Vista, CO Position(s): 3B/IF/OF/DH View Hardball Dynasty Profile

SIGNING BONUS:1,580,000

Charlie "Brown" McCartney will be a average fielding 3rd baseman with power. He will strikeout many times with his low contact and eye, UGGHH. But when he gets a hold of a pitch he will leave the pitchers holding their blankets and sucking their thumbs. When Charlie brown hits the bigs in 3-4 years look for him to finally marry that Little Red Haired Girl.Charlie was #8 on my board.
#26

Cliff Broxton Fargo Prairie Dogs Age: 22 B/T: S/L Born: El Dorado, KS Position(s): RF/1B/LF View Hardball Dynasty Profile

SIGNING BONUS:1,660,000

Cliff "I hate Miami" Broxton won't have to close games from the mound. But he will probably finish them from the plate.This kid will hit about .300 with 20 homers and 20-30 stolen bases.His poor glove skills will put him at LF/1stB but still a very nice pickup for #26.My scouts missed this kid.
#27

NOT SIGNED


#28

Victor St. Clair Helena Barking Moonbats Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: Alexandria, LA Position(s): P (SP4) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

SIGNING BONUS:1,250,000

Victor "Pray for me" St Clair was dropped off my board for health concerns.Theres no denying that this kid has all the projections to be a very good starting pitcher but his low health scared the Hell out of me. Sordie will break out the rosary beads and slaughter a lamb or two. Which can be a dangerous thing among Moonbats.
#29

Robin Sefcik San Francisco Kickapoos Age: 18 B/T: S/R Born: Winchester, VA Position(s): P (SP5) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

SIGNING BONUS:1,380,000

Robin "Sickly" Sefcik was also dropped on my board for health reasons. The Kickapoos are already feeling the pain, seeing how Sickly Sefcik on the DLafter 2 innings.But Like Pray for me St Clair, this kid could be a good pitcher if he gets to his projections.
#30

Hayes Reimold Scottsdale Shock Squad Age: 19 B/T: R/R Born: El Dorado, AR Position(s): RF View Hardball Dynasty Profile

SIGNING BONUS:1,290,000

Hayes "Fever" Reimold is projected to be a power hitting LF'er with speed. But like draft picks #28 and #29 this kid is unhealthy and dropped from my board.Perhaps with some luck and limited innings, Hayes Fever will make it to the Bigs? Gesundheit!!
#31

Andres Prieto Charleston Tobacco Farmers Age: 18 B/T: L/L Born: El Paso, TX Position(s): P (SuA) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

SIGNING BONUS:1,190,000

Andres "Pretty" Prieto was ranked #9 on my board. While this future setup guy doesn't have the greatest projections, he should be pretty good. And if he gets a DITR BUMP on his splits he will be a Beautiful closer.Then NWsheehy will be singing "I'm so Pretty and Wity and Wise"
#32

Santo Pena San Juan Santurce Crabbers Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: Siloam, GA Position(s): P (SP2) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

SIGNING BONUS:1,100,000

How the Crabbers pick up talent with limited scouting is beyond me?? Santo" You'll Be sorry for skipping me" Pena will be a solid starting pitcher in 4 years. He will not be cy-young material but Pena is a great pickup at #32.I'm already Sorry!
#33

Jim Speaker San Juan Santurce Crabbers Age: 18 B/T: L/L Born: San Bernardino, CA Position(s): P (SP1) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

SIGNING BONUS:1,000,000

Jim "So to" Speaker is a less healthy version of Pena, so to speak. Jim's Splits are lower but he has a much better 1st pitch. If he stays healthy he could be in the bigs in 3-4 years. Ralph will probably package the two youngsters in a trade for a better pitcher.

THE AMATUER DRAFT SEASON 18 PICKS 1-16

#1

Jerry Myette Jackson Black Bears Age: 19 B/T: R/R Born: Mission Hills, CA Position(s): SS View Hardball Dynasty Profile

SIGNING BONUS:4,000,000

My Scouts never saw this youngster and thats what a 2 million dollar college scout budget will buy you.Thats too bad for me because he's a 5 tool player with lots of room to grow. Jerry "The Machette" Myette may be hampered by an occasional injury along the way.
#2

Mark McCartney New Britain Bruins Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: Racine, WI Position(s): 2B View Hardball Dynasty Profile

SIGNING BONUS:3,910,000

Mark "Wings" McCartney doesn't need Red Bull to make balls fly. He just needs a pretty girl or a Louisville Slugger.This future Center Fielder will be a great all around  player with speed. He will murder lefties and hit his share of homers. This Bear will Fly to the top of the MVP list in 3-4 years. 


#3

Grant Ventura Nashville Posse Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: New York, NY Position(s): P (SP2) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

SIGNING BONUS:3,820,000

I had Grant "Me this Favor" Ventura ranked #3 on my board and thats where he went. With good control,splits and 2 pitches, he should be a solid pitcher in the bigs.Grant me a favor may be best as a #5 or long relief with his low stamina. Still a nice pickup by the Posse.
#4

Louis Ramirez Charlotte Sometimes Age: 22 B/T: S/L Born: E Providence, RI Position(s): CF View Hardball Dynasty Profile

SIGNING BONUS:3,720,000

Louis Ramirez is projected to be a Gold Glove CF'er who will hit lefties well. Sprinkle in a occasional Homer and 20-30 stolen bases and you have a great pick at #4.The only question will be " Can he reach his projections"? Charlotte may need to max out the training budget and hire some great coachs.He was not scouted by my guys.
#5

Roy Cousins Pittsburgh Pirates Age: 20 B/T: R/R Born: Milton, FL Position(s): SS View Hardball Dynasty Profile

SIGNING BONUS:3,630,000

Seeing how Roy "Kissing" Cousins was a JC prospect. He was, of course, not scouted by my lowly college budget.From what I can see of his projections he will be a great defensive SS and will bash lefties off the mound. Could be a superstar player some day, if all goes well.
#6

NOT SIGNED


#7

Robinson Glover Chicago Black Sox Age: 19 B/T: L/L Born: Covelo, CA Position(s): P (T2A) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

SIGNING BONUS:3,440,000

Another College player in this years draft. Robinson "Crispy" Glover has great control  and velocity with 3 good pitches. But he may be toast with his projected low splits.He will however burn a few hitters along the way. He was also ignored by my scouts.
#8

Ronald Carter Syracuse Moose Age: 19 B/T: R/R Born: Melrose Park, IL Position(s): C/1B/LF/DH View Hardball Dynasty Profile

SIGNING BONUS:3,350,000

This was one of the few College players scouted by my guys and I had him ranked #2 on my board. I sure wanted him but he was taken by that thieven Rugby and his Moose crew.Ronald "Goodbye" Carter will not be welcomed back to many ballparks after he sends a few taters into the bleachers. He will be a big Moose among Meese tho.
#9

James Wainhouse Boston Knights Age: 19 B/T: R/R Born: Tulsa, OK Position(s): P (SuA) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

SIGNING BONUS:3,250,000

James "Don't call me Amy" Wainhouse Doesn't like to wear outragoues clothes and stays home all night. In fact he has ordered a new set traditional Armour for his Knights debut.Don't call me Amy Wainhouse has great control,splits and 3 good pitches.This prospect will be a great addition to the Boston bullpen in 2-3 years and a model Knight.

#10

NOT SIGNED


#11

Damaso Gardel Austin City Limits Age: 18 B/T: S/R Born: Norwood, OH Position(s): 1B View Hardball Dynasty Profile

SIGNING BONUS: 4,145,000

Damaso "On" Gardel will pull out his sabre and carve out the hearts of many a pitcher. With max power and great contact and eye he will be among the leaders in homers year after year.He may be best when rested against righties but will not be embarassed by them.On Gardel will boot several grounders at 1st base but his hitting will make up for it.
#12

Odalis Colome Vancouver Totems Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: Mount Pleasant, TX Position(s): P (SP5) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

SIGNING BONUS:2,970,000

My scouts ...Suck!! My scouts projected Odalis Colome as a 81 overall with great splits and 4 good pitches . But after he signed he projected at 73 with lousey splits.....UGGHH! Odalis "I got poked in the" Colome will have me walking funny for a few days.
#13

Wayne Howard Tampa Bay Stars Age: 18 B/T: S/L Born: Middletown, CA Position(s): 1B/DH View Hardball Dynasty Profile

SIGNING BONUS:2,880,000

Wayne "Gacy" Howard will murder righties and bury them under his house. He will look like a Clown at 1st base trying to field grounders.But he will be pure evil at the dish with a max RH split and great contact and eye.He eluded my scouts.
#14

Graham Ramsay Durham BullShippers Age: 18 B/T: L/L Born: Greenwich, CT Position(s): P (ClA) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

SIGNING BONUS:2,790,000

Graham  Ramsay was ranked #23 on my board due to his low RH split. But now that my advanced scouts have a better view of him I should have ranked him higher.While he still has a low RH split he does have great control, LH split,and a smoking four seam fastball.He will be a great LH specialist for the Durham Bullshippers Bullpen..
#15

Charlie Wyatt Cincinnati Red Light District Age: 21 B/T: S/L Born: Montgomery, AL Position(s): P (SP4) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

SIGNING BONUS:2,690,000

Charlie "Horse" Wyatt will be a solid big league pitcher some day.He has great control and splits with a good fastball. His stamina is a little low and this may make him a bullpen innings eater. Charlie Horse will keep his team close when a starter fails or fill in as a #5 SP if needed. To reach projections he will need max training and great minor league coaching.
#16

Dioner Redondo Louisville Howlers Age: 18 B/T: L/L Born: Mount Sterling, IL Position(s): P (SP4) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

SIGNING BONUS:2,600,000

Dioner "redux" Redondo has good control ,splits and 3 good pitches. But with a health projection in the 40's he may need to be resuscitated every once in awhile and make a few comebacks in his career. The Howlers will have to be patient enough to limit his innings to end up with a good player.Handle with care!

THE WEEK IN WRIGLEYVILLE S-18 #4

TRADES
The TRENTON TOYOTAS traded Victor Torres to the HELENA BARKING MOONBATS for P.T. Torres and 4,600,000
A Tale of Two Torres.The Moonbats get a former 2 time minor league fireman of the year to help in the pen. The Toyotas get a AA/AAA DH.

The SAN FRANCISCO KICKAPOOS traded Edgar Marquez , Nolan O'Leary and Jarrod Mann to the DURHAM BULLSHIPPERS for Peter Hodges  ,  Timothy Hall and 2,000,000
The Bullshippers get 2 nice prospects and a good M L setup guy with a long contract.The Kickapoos get a good bullpen guy with his salary paid and a minor leaguer just to make the trade go thru. 

The SYRACUSE MOOSE traded Ted Jordan to the ARIZONA COBRAS for Jair Vazquez
The Cobras get a good defensive Catcher with power. The Moose get a prospect that may get a call at roster expansions .

The SAN FRANCISCO KICKAPOOS traded Wiki Serra , Clinton Valdes and Willie Dickens to the TAMPA BAY STARS for Glen Swann and 2,500,000
The Kickapoos get a great hitting Catcher that is defensively challenged and his salary paid. The Stars get 3 prospects. Some good ...some not.

The ARIZONA COBRAS traded Chun-Lim Yang to the MEMPHIS BLUES for Josh Parker
Arizona gets 2 time a FOY to shore up the pen.The Blues will take a chance on Chump-Limp Yang(Look at WEEK IN WRIGLEYVILLE S-18 #2)

M L INJURIES
Jeffrey Moreno
The Howlers are .......well........Howling mad with the 3rd injury in 2 days. This time it was a starting pitcher. He should be back soon after his sore shoulder mends.

Pat Stargell
The Black Sox lost their GG left fielder for two months. Maybe he couldn't take the strain of playing 2nd base??

R.J. Lima
The Bullshippers traded R J "Bean" Lima to the Pirates. The Pirates traded him to the Cobras. The Cobras put him on the 2 week DL. It's been a whirlwind season for the Lima bean.

Ernie Figueroa
Ernie "Go" Figueroa will miss a month with shoulder tendinitis. Go Figueroa has never been on the DL before...........Go figure??


INTERNATIONALS

David Saenz Vancouver Totems Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: Pueblo Viejo, DO Position(s): LF/1B/DH View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Just a rookie league filler!

Vladimir Martinez Vancouver Totems Age: 18 B/T: L/L Born: Higuey, DO Position(s): 1B/DH View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Ditto

Alex Mairena Vancouver Totems Age: 22 B/T: R/R Born: Nizao de Bani, DO Position(s): SS/IF/COF/DH View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Ditto , Ditto

Yusmeiro Silva Vancouver Totems Age: 19 B/T: L/L Born: Mao, DO Position(s): DH View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Pizza, Pizza!

Wilfredo Sanchez Chicago Black Sox Age: 18 B/T: L/L Born: Hato Mayor Del Rey, DO Position(s): P (SP5) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

1.1 million for this pitching prospect who will get hammered by Righties.

Daisuke Takada Arizona Cobras Age: 21 B/T: R/R Born: Kobe, JP Position(s): C View Hardball Dynasty Profile

minor league catcher

Alex Oliva New Britain Bruins Age: 19 B/T: S/L Born: Boca Chica, DO Position(s): P (SuB) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Rookie filler

Harry Johnson New Britain Bruins Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: Huatabampo, MX Position(s): P (SuA) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Same.

Fausto Martin New Britain Bruins Age: 20 B/T: R/R Born: Villa Gonzalez, DO Position(s): 2B View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Same.

Miguel Garces New Britain Bruins Age: 20 B/T: R/R Born: Nuevo Laredo, MX Position(s): 2B View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Its gonna be a rough season for the Bruins rookie team

Albert Mota New Britain Bruins Age: 21 B/T: R/R Born: Villa Vazquez, DO Position(s): P (LRA) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Did someone say PIZZA???

Vladimir Cora New Britain Bruins Age: 21 B/T: S/L Born: La Romana, DO Position(s): 1B View Hardball Dynasty Profile

How bout dem Bears!

Harry Lucano Pittsburgh Pirates Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: San Isidro, DO Position(s): P (T2B) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

20 million clams for this pitching prospect.He will be a  good M L pitcher......but I probably wouldn't have paid 20 million. But Ard has prospect money to burn.

Hipolito Ordaz Minnesota Misfits Age: 18 B/T: L/L Born: San Cristobal, DO Position(s): P (SP3) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

The Misfits paid 3.2 million for this pitching prospect. He may need a visit from the DITR ferry to become a good Major Leaguer.

Carlos Wilfredo Jackson Black Bears Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: Rio Bravo, MX Position(s): P (SP1) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

18.6 million a S/T invite for this pitching prospect.He also will be a solid Major Leaguer but again too high priced for my tastes.Olemiss like Ard, has money to spend and you may as well spend it rather than get stuck with it.

Domingo Lira Charlotte Sometimes Age: 18 B/T: L/L Born: Cotui, DO Position(s): P (SP4) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

3.1 million for this pitching prospect who will be best as a Leftie specialist.

Trenidad Teheran Minnesota Misfits Age: 18 B/T: L/R Born: Monte Cristi, DO Position(s): 2B/CIF/OF/DH View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Defensive help for the misfits rookie squad.

Javier Mercado Minnesota Misfits Age: 19 B/T: R/R Born: Rancho Viejo, DO Position(s): 1B/DH View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Speed and contact for rookie ball.

Geronimo Bennett Tampa Bay Stars Age: 20 B/T: L/R Born: Barahona, DO Position(s): C View Hardball Dynasty Profile

some rookie catching