Updated: MLB Mock Draft - Mariners take Devin Marrero

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Update: I didn't have the full Marrero scouting report. It has now been added.

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Too soon?

Fans are typically idiots.

by The Typical Idiot Fan on Jan 15, 2012 8:43 PM PST reply actions 1 recs

Probably, but considering how anonymous this class is compared to the last couple, I can't wait to start hearing the rumors when it gets closer.

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by Kenneth Arthur on Jan 16, 2012 10:27 AM PST up reply actions

With the second pick, Mariners select P Danny Hultzen.

As predicted by….practically no one. If there’s one thing this organization doesn’t do it’s draft for need. Good luck trying to guess who they’ll draft if the pick isn’t obvious (ex. Dustin Ackley).

by ThundaPC on Jan 15, 2012 9:23 PM PST reply actions

Good point.

Although no one really knew that Rendon would fall that far so he was the “obvious” pick.

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by McCutchenIsTheTruth on Jan 15, 2012 11:11 PM PST up reply actions

I wouldn't say no one

Sackmann saw the first chinks in Rendon’s armor back in 2009-2010, and he definitely saw Hultzen was extremely underrated since 09-10 as well, even if he didn’t vocalize it.

by valencia on Jan 16, 2012 12:04 AM PST up reply actions

Acknowledging that the organization seems to take no issue in drafting with their own depth...

I feel like between Miller and Franklin and maybe Triunfel, we might not need another shortstop unless he’s an elite one. For what we have, Byron Buxton seems intriguing because he’s an upper tier outfield defender and could develop some good power in time. Besides, the literary nerd in me would just love to have King Felix and Lord Byron.

Otherwise, I’m pretty intrigued by Trey Williams. LH bat at the hot corner? Plus defense? HR threat? Yes, please. But for whatever reason most mocks I’ve seen generally have him around #10.

by JY on Jan 16, 2012 11:27 AM PST reply actions

Trey Williams (Valencia HS) is a RH bat.

Nick “Billy” Williams (Ball High) is a left-handed hitting outfielder. Sheesh, Jay not you too.

by Adam B on Jan 16, 2012 11:39 AM PST up reply actions

Shame on me for using the link above.

#12 – New York Mets
Trey Williams

Position: 3B
School: Valencia HS (California)
Throws: R; Bats: L
Measurables: 6’1, 210
DOB: 03/09/1994

Perfect Game has him as a right-hander. They’re probably right.

by JY on Jan 16, 2012 12:32 PM PST up reply actions

Sorry

mlb.com has them as a lefty batter. I’ll try and get some confirmation. Thanks for pointing it out.

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by McCutchenIsTheTruth on Jan 16, 2012 8:49 PM PST up reply actions

Has him**

but you are right. Found some video of him. Definitely a RHB. Will fix.

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by McCutchenIsTheTruth on Jan 16, 2012 8:56 PM PST up reply actions

Why aren't we hearing nearly as much noise this year about the top draft prospects?

Is it because the last few had some very elite prospects, or is it because this one is lackluster overall? Do the Mariners stand a good shot at getting an “elite” prospect, and by that I mean… ehh.. what do I mean.. I know that they will obviously get a good prospect, but are there more than three guys in this draft that are super exciting?

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by Kenneth Arthur on Jan 16, 2012 11:53 AM PST up reply actions

The general consensus is that this year's draft class is pretty weak, even more so when compared to the classes of the past few years.

There are some pretty intriguing names but, aside from Appel, there aren’t many huge-impact/moderate-risk players like last year’s group.

by ThomasG on Jan 16, 2012 12:34 PM PST up reply actions

I like

this class, top to bottom, better than 2009 and 2010. 2009 had only two “elite” guys in Strasburg and Ackley, and then 2010 had 3 in Harper, Taillon, and Machado.

Last year just happened to have an insane 7: Cole, Hultzen, Bauer, Bundy, Starling, Rendon, and Bradley.

It’s still unclear, but I personally see this year’s class having 4 right now. I’m not a big fan of Marrero (sorry) so he’s not included, but my 4 are Giolito, Zunino, Appel, and Buxton in that order.

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by McCutchenIsTheTruth on Jan 17, 2012 9:48 AM PST up reply actions