If you haven’t seen it yet check out MLB.com’s draft page. I don’t know why but I’m consistently (and pleasantly) surprised how much coverage the draft is getting nowadays.
On the page is a mock draft by Jonathan Mayo. It’s a Top 10 — which, even just 10 is admirable considering how volatile the draft seems to be. This one looks to be especially wild. Actually this is the first time I’ve read this kid Buster Posey from Florida State might go #1.
I’m also wondering if Brian Matusz has some Asian heritage. Just basing that on his name. (Note: Just found out the name is of Hungarian origin)
1. Tampa Bay Rays: Buster Posey, C, Florida State
It appears the Rays have narrowed it to five names for the top pick (there’s no David Price this year): Posey, the FSU backstop who’s had a tremendous year with the bat to move himself into consideration; Georgia high school shortstop Tim Beckham, who’s got tools galore and can stay at short; Pedro Alvarez, the Vanderbilt third baseman who’s among the most polished hitters in the Draft; Brian Matusz, the lefty ace for the University of San Diego; and Southern California high school catcher Kyle Skipworth.I believe Skipworth is on the outside looking in and I keep coming back to thinking (based on no real inside information) that it’ll be between Posey and Beckham. This week, I’ll go with what’s been the hottest rumor as the Rays get a good hitter who can catch.

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