by mulls70 » Sun Apr 18, 2010 2:10 pm
[quote:2396473dcf="Jerlins"][quote:2396473dcf="Schnoogens"][quote:2396473dcf="Jerlins"]Dee Gordon was a nice pickup. I thought he was a little under the radar, but nothing escapes Jimmullins.[/quote:2396473dcf]
Looks more like a 2nd round prospect pick to me...there are some no-doubt prospects still out there. In other words, great player, but probably would have still been around for a bit.[/quote:2396473dcf]
Maybe, but before the draft began, I had 3 players in mind, Castro, Ackley, and Montero. Heading into 2011, I'd have 4 2nd basemen (Ackley) and 2 (maybe 3) catchers (Montero), so while I might have drafted either of those two had I not moved up, I would have given serious thought to drafting the SS position with Gordon. It's doubtful Gordon would have made it back to him, and if he really wanted a SS, may as well draft him first. Heck, I might even draft one more come pick 24. :wink:[/quote:2396473dcf]
I may have taken him a little early, but I figured why risk losing him in round 2 if I like him. Plus lefty hitting SS with his upside don't grow on trees. Some scouts think he has Jimmy Rollins talent.