I want to see the Rays and Athletics

Bubba Starling drafted over Sonny Gray.

Discuss.

i wonder if the list creating geniuses realize that teams who draft higher spend more money

Doesn't explain the Red Sox...

What does is the disproportionate number of compensation picks they accrued under the old system.

Phillies cant win a game. But in 40 seconds theyre gonna win the mlb draft. Bitches

[HASH]7 Aaron Nola

The ace of a 2013 Louisiana State pitching staff that included Twins second-round choice Ryan Eades, Nola finished among the NCAA Division I leaders in wins (12), ERA (1.57), strikeouts (122), K-BB ratio (6.8) and WHIP (0.80). He helped the Tigers end a three-year absence from the College World Series and finished his sophomore season without allowing an earned run in his final 26 2/3 innings. He extended that streak to 54 innings this spring, when he has been better than ever. Nola isn't physical or overpowering, but he has exquisite command of his three-pitch arsenal. He effortlessly works at 91-93 mph with his fastball, which plays up because his low three-quarters arm slot produces sink and he can locate the pitch wherever he wants. His changeup is his best secondary pitch, grading as plus at times, and he can throw his three-quarters breaking ball for strikes. Among the 2014 pitching crop, Nola is the best bet to reach his ceiling and likely will be the first starter to appear in the big leagues. His older brother Austin, who teamed with Aaron at LSU in 2012, is a slick-fielding shortstop in the Marlins system.

This is the "winner" pickled?

In the NOOOOLA baby

They just compared him to Will Myers .... Not sure if thats good or bad any longer lol

Rancho Bernardo High in San Diego has produced four first-round picks in the last two decades: Jaime Jones (1995), Matt Wheatland (2000), Scott Heard (2000) and Cole Hamels (2002). Jackson, Rancho Bernardo's latest star, might get picked earlier than any of them because he's an offensively gifted catcher with plus arm strength to boot. His standout tool is his right-handed power, which he generates with bat speed and strength. He has enough feel for hitting that he could produce .280 batting averages in the Major Leagues. To do that, he'll need to curb a tendency for his swing that gets long at times which causes him to miss hittable fastballs. Jackson's arm gives him a third future plus tool. He moves better than most catchers, though his receiving will need to improve if he's to stick behind the plate. If not, he has enough athleticism and bat to make it as a right fielder. He has committed to

So basically. Knowing the M's player development. They wont fix the flaw in his swing, while simultaneously, do something to nub his power potential.

Yeah, he doesn't sound impressive for someone drafted that high..

Pat Burrell (legend) had his hands all over this pick

They were comparing him to Sonny Gray, I'd take that, lol.

Royals: Brandon Finnegan

Finnegan was the best winless pitcher in college baseball in 2013, as a lack of run support doomed him to an 0-8 record at Texas Christian. His record wasn't indicative of the quality of his stuff or the way he pitched, however. His stuff has ticked up a notch this spring, and he has been one of the most consistently dominant pitchers in college baseball. Though he's a 5-foot-11, 185-pound left-hander, he can blow his fastball by most hitters. As a starter, Finnegan usually deals at 93-95 mph and reaches the upper 90s with his heater. He made strides with his low-80s slider during the summer while pitching in the Cape Cod League and with Team USA, and it has developed into a second weapon for him. He also uses a changeup, though he could scrap that pitch if he becomes a reliever in pro ball. There's some effort in his delivery, which sometimes hampers his ability to throw strikes and leads to questions about his durability, so the bullpen could be his destination. His stuff could play up in shorter stints and he has upside as a closer.

I don't why, but the cracked me up. Royals like their pitchers winless

Next Lincecum Without the good part.