The 2009 MLB draft order

Here is how the draft stands right now, for the order in which teams will pick.

 1 WAS
2 SEA
3 SD
4 PIT
5 BAL
6 SF
7 ATL
8 CIN
9 DET
10 WAS 2008 Compensation
11 COL
12 KC
13 OAK
14 TEX
15 CLE
16 ARI
17 LAD
18 FLA
19 STL
20 TOR
21 SEA 2008 Compensation
22 HOU
23 MIN
24 CWS
25 LAA from NYM for Rodgriguez
26 LAA from NYY for Teixeira
27 MIL
28 SEA from PHI for Ibanez
29 NYY 2008 Compensation
30 BOS
31 TB
32 CHC
33 LAA
34 SEA Ibanez A 83.684
35 COL Fuentes A 86.694
36 ARI Hudson A 79.911
37 LAD M. Ramirez A 93.438
38 TOR Burnett A 89.729
39 CWS Cabrera A 86.000
40 NYM Perez A 78.694
41 MIL Sabathia A 98.110
42 BOS Varitek A 76.037
43 LAA Teixeira A 98.889
44 ARI Cruz A 76.627
45 LAD Lowe A 75.430
46 MIL Sheets A 79.038
47 LAA F. Rodriguez A 87.196
48 CIN Affeldt B 63.000
49 PIT 2008 Compensation
50 KC Grudzielanek B 62.733
51 TEX Bradley B 70.909
52 ARI Lyon B 63.729
53 MIN Reyes B 57.480
54 MIL Shouse B 65.451
55 BOS Byrd B 64.922
56 LAA Garland B 66.473
57 WAS
58 SEA

I will start to take a look at who may get picked in this next years draft team by team.  Starting with the Seattle mariners.

R. Ibanez To D-Backs?

Arizona has started talks for the soon to be free agent OF from Seattle.  The mariners are eyeing, E. Bonifacio 2B, M. Scherzer SP, J. Parker SP, G. Parra OF…

 

Bonifacio is going to replace O. Hudson when he leaves via F/A and Scherzer is a lock for a rotation spot next year.  That leaves Parker who is 2 years away and Parra who could be a mid season call up next year on the table.

I think Bonifacio would be an upgrade for the M’s at 2nd and if could package J. Lopez and R. Ibanez in a deal together to pull out Bonifacio, Parra and parker would be a steal for the M’s for the long run and go a long way to rebuilding a good young team for next year and 2 years down the road.

Read More at the East Valley Tribune: http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/story/120665

Story By: James W. Foland

Another Interesting Day in MLB

The Florida marlins are set to recall Josh Johnson SP less than a year removed from Tommy John Surgery.  He is a must pick up in all formats….

The Mariners finally released R. Sexson today and the Angerls and Dodgers ahve expressed interest….Nice to know that the water in Cali is still the same…

Also the M’s paid cash fro Craig Wilson, maybe the M’s are drinking the water as well.  Seems like they cannot do a possitive without a negative tossed in.

Mariners place E. Bedard Sp on the DL retro to the 5th.

Vernon Wells OF Tor is hurt again and will be out another 4-6 weeks..

Francisco Liriano SP Min should be called up after the All-Sat break he has tossed 3 games without giving up a run in a row.

The Cardinals called up pitching prospect Jaime garcia and is a plyer to watch….

 

Story By: James W. Foland

ALL NEW TOP 100 PROSPECT!!!!!!

After a long break I will start to write and update new material on here…Starting with the TOP 100 PLayers you need to know to help you fantasy team this year and next….

NL Only Fantasy Baseball Preview

Now on sale at http://www.lulu.com Comming soon will also be the AL only and mix’d league look at this season.  Only 2.99 to download and contains allot of great info.  Using the information I have gathered from several books, magazines and Web Sites I have compiled a great centralized look at who to do draft and why.

By: James W. Foland

Bedard an M?

Today January 7th Adam Jones was asked top return to the U.S. while game four of the winter ball finals is going on.  No team would ever mess over a playoff winter league team like this unless a deal was done.  The players included in these deal are still just rumors, but Erik Bedard looks to be an M.

Adam Jones himself told local papers in Venezuala that he was told a deal was done and he is off to Balt. to have a physical.  more info to come as I get it.

Story By: James W. Foland

With The Season About To Get Underway…..

It is time to start posting again.  I have been watching all the goings on this off season and I have some comments! Imagin that!

First off, the Seattle Mariners.  Yes I am starting with my home team.  The Mariners have been a non factor and have actually for the most part are standing pat or have done what they can too lose what they can.

J. Guillen OF K.C. is one that the M’s have the depth to replace.  Everyone is so high on Adam Jones, but to be honest I am not.  W. Balentin is going to be a much better over all player and should get the starting right fielding job.  The M’s should trade Jones now while he is of such high value.

I believe the Mariners should think as big as the Cubs, E. Bedard and B. Roberts in one big deal.  The reports are the Cubs are offering F. Pie CF, S. Gallagher SP, S. Marshell SP, R. Hill SP, R. Cedenno SS.  I believe the Mariners can match this deal and end up ahead.  On a side note I do not believe the Cubs are going to part with Hill on any deal.

Mariners should offer, C.S. Baek SP, J. Lopez 2B, A. Jones OF, G. Sherrill RP, R. Feierabend SP, C. Triunfel SS.  This would be huge for the M’s and a great pick up for the O’s .  Sherrill has all the makings of being a great set-up guy if not a closer for the O’s.  Baek and Feierabend should be good middle or bottom of the rotation starters.  Triunfel has huge upswing and the status on Jones is he is off hugh value.  Do it and do it quick.

Then again this is Seattle and Bavasi we are talking about, so odds are we the M’s fans will end up with squat!

Is Colorado actually being that smart.  The sighning of Tulo has got to be one of the smartest moves that club has made in years with a contract.  Tulo is now and will be one of the best starting SS in any league for years to come.

Detroit!!! Just give them the trophy now and be done with it. 

Florida got a star to make people forget of M. Cabrera.  Cameron Maybin is an unbelievabel talent and will be roaming the center field for years in Florida, well until they trade him as well.

 On a final note God! I hope the Yankees don’t get J. Santana SP Min I really hate the Yankees, but they would be smarter to keep all those young arms.

By: James W. Foland

St. Louise LaRusa, GM To Be M’s Next Year

Reports are flowing in from several sources that LaRusa and his long time friend and St. Louise GM Walt Jocketty could both be headed to Seattle in a package deal next year. 

New M’s interim manager Joh  McClaren has been dealt a bad hand with a team that over excelled and is now showing there true talent.  The Baseball season truly does show the difference between the good the bad and the ugly. As for M’s current GM Bill Bavasi I have said from him being brought in he was a waist of time and effort in a GM role.  Head of the minors and scouting might be more his strong suit.

If this were to happen I could see a much improved team from the get go.  A manager and GM who can work together to bring in what a manager needs to win, and with a pay roll that can do the job should make for a winning combo.

The Mariners have huge holes for the 08′ season.  They need 2 SP, and need to cut ties with J. Weaver, H. Ramirez and R. Sexson.  The M’s need one of the Sp’s to be a top tier guy.  Could C. Schilling, B. Colon, F. Garcia or J. Westbrook be headed to Seattle?  And what could be the possible value of R. Sexson?  There will be allot of work that needs to be done by any new GM and Manager next year….I just hope that the M’s don’t hold pat or it could mean more of the same for the Seattle home town 9.

Story By: James W. Foland

Let’s Make A Deal…

The New York Yankees may actually have a deal for RP Scott Proctor.  ty Wiggington maybe headed out of Tampa for Proctor.  A straight up trade seems low for Wiggington I would believe there is a bat added here some where, maybe Andy Phillips?

The White Sox are finding it harder and harder to deal away Jose Contreras with his poor pitching as of late.  I still feel he will be headed to someone in the NL soon.  The best places for him too go would be the Mets, Phils and Arizona.

The Seattle Mariners are looking for some starting pitching help Steve Trachsel is someone that they are looking at.  Theye are also rumors there still looking for a number 1 or 2 type starter. However there are none available, atleast none that are being talked about as legit rumors…

The Angels are looking for a second baseman to help with there thin roster there due too injury.  Could Jorge cantu be a temp fix that can help?

By: James W. Foland

Arizona Dealing C. Jackson Too The White Sox

In some fun hot stove chatter it appears C. Jackson along with LHP prospect Brett Anderson could be headed to the White Sox for Starting Pitcher Jon Garland.  I view this as a win-win for both clubs.  Jackson would be a great add for the White Sox and Anderson has some solid potential. 

Garland could be the missing piece to help Arizona make a run at the play-offs this year.

by: James W. Foland