June 26, 200818 yr And I think Alonso was the stupidest pick really. There were 2-4 VERY good relievers in the college ranks that throw HARD (upper 90's... 95+) that I have seen. These pitchers will be ready in a season and a half and are young. I really liked some pitchers in the CWS and I do not understand how the Reds did not pick them but picked a 1st baseman. You mean like Zach Stewart that they got in the 3rd round???
June 26, 200818 yr You mean like Zach Stewart that they got in the 3rd round??? Exactly, what I was thinking. I think they might have found a steal with him in the third round.
June 26, 200818 yr The Reds went into the draft with 4 guys in mind. 2 were drafted prior to their pick, and 2 remained. Alonso and Georgia's shortstop was the other. For some reason, they went with Alonso. There really weren't any pitchers worthy of that high a pick available. Georgia's shortstop is phenominal.
June 26, 200818 yr Georgia's shortstop is phenominal. "Side by side, Beckham’s brilliance and fallibility showcased itself in Game 2. He smacked three hits … and got caught stealing twice, doubling his season total. He walked twice … and scored just once despite getting on base five times. He drove in two more runs … and allowed one when a line drive sizzled through his glove. He turned a double play … and watched a ball drop between him and left fielder Lyle Allen, neither more than 3 feet from its landing spot."
June 26, 200818 yr I wouldn't have been mad to see them draft Beckham, however I think they went with what they saw as the sure thing in Alonso.
June 26, 200818 yr You mean like Zach Stewart that they got in the 3rd round??? CTrent said that guy is filthy. He has scouts wondering how he lasted until the 3rd.
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