In his latest mock, Jonathan Mayo of MLB.com has the Giants taking catcher Buster Posey of FSU.
Posey is supposedly still a real consideration for the Rays, who have the #1 pick and are stocked with young studs at every position save for catcher. In this scenario, however, the Rays take Tim Beckham, the stud high school SS, and, in my estimation, the best prospect in the draft.
Posey seems to project as a strong-armed polished backstop with 12-15 HR power. With Smoak, Alonso, and Gordon Beckham on the board at #5, I don't know how happy I'd be with that pick.
Orange Black and Blue draft coverage will ramp up in the runup to next week's draft.
Commentary-Inciter: With Tim Beckham looking more likely to be unavailable at 5, who should the Giants take in the above scenario?
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Posey at 5?
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Take the Joker, the Smoaker. A first baseman with a proven track record at the college level, the guy has a nice, smooth swing from both sides of the plate. Reports peg him as having good pop from both sides as well. Let's face it, we need corner infielders worse than Michael Jackson needs nubile boys.
Agreed, go with Smoak. Posey's cool but I think you have to go with the highest upside at a pick like #5.
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