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let him face Melky, then he's gone

f***, we needed to make that play on Cairo

highly doubtful

cmon we cant be making errors for the kid

well atleast Farnsworths warming up for them

Pauleys only thrown 80 pitches so he should be good to go this inning

haha, i was second then. I was impressed with him against Toronto even though the results werent great

i wouldnt get mad if he keeps pauley out there or brings in hansen. If he brings in seanez....

that was one of the nasty pitches ive ever seen. I think it was just a nasty 2-seamer with ridiculous movement

i knew he'd have a big game. Way to step up Pauley

Bernies a nasty fielder

Anderson's another great pick. Plays good defense at first and despite his wierd stance has good power potential with good plate dicsipline

hahaha, thats a quote from me back in january. I remember reading on baseball america that he might be the first college bat taken.

I think Pauley pitches well tonight. I just hope he can keep us in the game.

Ian Kennedy rhp Southern California CA At his best, Kennedy pitches off his fastball despite a short frame and shows a knack for making the big pitch. Above-average fastball command has allowed him to dominate college hitters (as evidenced by a 158-38 strikeout-walk ratio in 2005) and in two summers with Team USA. Kennedy has regressed in 2006, however, becoming much more hittable (.254 average against versus .201 last year) and vulnerable to big innings. Scouts report Kennedy's fastball sits more frequently from 86-89 mph, rather than 89-92 as in the past. Even when he has his velocity Kennedy has missed his spots, leaving balls up in the zone, and his changeup--a plus pitch in the past--has taken a step back as well. His slurvy breaking ball needs to be tighter and find the strike zone more often. Complicating matters, agent Scott Boras represents Kennedy. Scouts can't agree where he merits being picked but share the belief it will take the right fit of a scout who has followed him since he starred with Rockies prospect Ian Stewart in high school, and an organization comfortable with his size and adviser.

More info on our 2 first rounders... Jason Place of Wren HS, Piedmont, S.C. SC Place is one of the best high school players to come out of South Carolina in several years. Scouts see him as a five-tool, blue-collar player with a great body who approaches the game in an aggressive and physical manner. Place has above-average speed that he uses well in the outfield and on the basepaths. His raw power rates as a 70 on the 20-80 scouting scale and is capable of producing both iron shots and high, majestic blasts over the fence. He also has plenty of arm strength to play right field, as evidenced by a 90-92 mph fastball he has shown on the mound. More than one scout compared Place to Braves outfielder Jeff Francoeur, particularly with his aggressiveness at the plate and his power potential. A dead pull hitter, Place could pile up high strikeout totals early in his career. He also has battled a series of nagging injuries, particularly with pulled hamstrings, though a recent emphasis on flexibility training has led to improvements. Daniel Bard rhp North Carolina NC Bard has not thrown with the same consistency of teammate Andrew Miller, but the righthander should give the Tar Heels two first-round picks. Bard limited opponents to a .220 average in his first 72 innings this spring while winning six of his first nine decisions. According to UNC head coach Mike Fox, Bard had his best start as a collegian on April 23 by tossing a four-hit shutout versus N.C. State. That performance followed a strong effort in the Cape Cod League, when he led the circuit in strikeouts and ranked as the second-best prospect, behind only Miller. Bard was deemed one of the premier high school pitchers in the 2003 draft before falling to the Yankees in the 20th round due to signability concerns. He proceeded to earn ACC freshman of the year honors in 2004 prior to an uneven season as a sophomore. Bard's fastball resides in the low 90s and touches 94 after hitting 98 earlier in his college career. His curveball is just as effective, featuring a sharp bite and a late break. Scouts also love his workhorse mentality and durable body. He can struggle with the command of his fastball, and has worked on becoming more pitch-efficient.

the sox really seem to be going after the power guys. they just took Tyler Weeden, a HS catcher whos got great power potential.

Ryan Kalish, the guy they got 283 overall has been compared to Trot Nixon. Ive really liked what the Sox have done this year in the draft so far

I remember at the begining of the season he was a top draft pick. THIS IS A GREAT PICK UP as this kid can just lights out hit the ball. Ive seen him be compared to Mark Teixara, He led all of college baseball in HR last year, and this year didn't play much due to an oblique strain. A real good sleeper pick.

Well hansen most likely wont be here long as Timlin's coming back over the weekend and someone has to be sent down for Lester's start.

i wish he would have to, but he got sent down today for Hansen.

why is Van Buren being sent down? He's a much better option than some of the guys out in that pen. Hes only had one bad game, last night, and has been more consistent than Tavarez, Seanez and Riske. I was hoping someone, maybe Foulke went to the DL.

Last 5 picks: Bryson Cox--RHP--Rice has a good breaking ball and hits mid-to high 80's with his fastball. Jonathan Still--C/1B--NC ST. not a great fielder and probably will be a 1b/DH in the pros, pretty good power hitter. Dustin Richardson--LHP--TX Tech Tall lefty, 14th in the country in K's this year, has been used as a reliever and starter Zachary Daeges--3B--Creighton Tall, big, bats LH, also has played LF, big swing, powerful, needs to control his swing a little bit but has good power potential Kristopher Negron--SS--Jr at Cosumnes Community College dont know much about him, 6'0 180 lbs

no, i dont follow college baseball to much. But i like how we've taking a corner OF, 3B, 1b, and C, which were are main needs outside of P

i like how they're taking mostly college kids