June 4, 201214 yr I'm starting to feel a bit for Appel. Did I hear there is concern about how much he was used in college? I've heard signability and asking price out of slot.
June 4, 201214 yr Alright Appel still available, I don't think he gets past KC...Hopefully him sliding might have someone available for the Reds that they didn't think would still be there...I really like Wacha, Hawkins and Dahl and none were supposed to be there at the Reds pick of 14...
June 4, 201214 yr Wow...All of these guys are good but Appel was supposed to be the safe pick... KC takes Kyle Zimmer...Height: 6'3", Weight: 210 Zimmer has the makings of four pitches that could be at least Major League average. Any talk about the strong, durable right-hander has to begin with his plus fastball that he can run up to 97 mph. He maintains velocity deep into his starts and he has pretty good run and sink to it. His curve is a power breaking pitch, one that could be an out pitch at the next level. He also throws a slider that's very effective when he throws it right. Zimmer doesn't throw his changeup much, but he does have one and it looks like it can be deceptive with sink if he starts throwing it more consistently. He is a very consistent strike thrower.
June 4, 201214 yr While Appel is good and will eventually get taken, there are actually pitchers still available with more upside...Appel was more of a safe you know what your gonna get type pitcher...Max Fried and Lucas Giolito could both go as pitchers before Appel gets taken...
June 4, 201214 yr Author Keith Law says the worst-kept secret is the Cubs taking Almora. MLB Network had a cool feature on this kid before the draft started tonight.
June 4, 201214 yr So much for Almora to MIA... Albert Almora-Height: 6'2", Weight: 180 Almora has played for USA Baseball as much as any player in history. He's played in big situations and shown natural leadership abilities over the years. He's also got many tools to get excited about. He should be an above-avearge hitter at the next level, with an ability to drive the ball to all fields. He'll have above-average power as well and shows it in games now, especially to the pull side. He's a solid average runner and knows what to do on the basepaths. Defensively, he's a plus center fielder with excellent arm strength and range. All of his tools play up because of his plus makeup and work ethic. That combination should have plenty of teams in the first round taking a long look at him.
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