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Opinion: Recapping the Braves 2008 Draft: Day 1

Thu, Jun 5

Thu, Jun 5 Craig Kimbrel (3), RHP – This pick elicited a “who’s that guy” response from Kevin Goldstein in his live draft coverage at Baseball Prospectus, who eventually found out he is a short, but hard thrower. He was not ranked by any of the major prospect outlets in their top-lists, though Basebal...

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3 Months Ago, Will Schaffer from n says (in Braves Draft: Other Notable Picks) As an additional note, State Farm and Major League Baseball are partnering for a great promotion for this year’s Home Run Derby in New York. Fans can enter the Call Your Shot contest daily through June 24th. The grand prize is a trip to the State Farm Home Run Derby as well as a chance to win a 2008...

And gondeee from Talking Chop says (in Opinion: Recapping the Braves 2008 Draft: Day 2, Part 3) Zack Osborne (35), RHP – He is the 9th ranked prospect in New Mexico, but that may not be saying much as there were only ten players ranked by Baseball America in New Mexico this year.

Nick Croce (45), C – The fourth catcher taken by the Braves in this draft, Croce is an unranked California high s...

And Will Schaffer from n says (in Braves Draft: First Five Rounds) Though John Schuerholz’s name is no longer on the door of the General Manager’s office, Atlanta’s draft strategy doesn’t seem to have changed. Frank Wren went for high school pitching early and often in his first draft as the Braves GM – a drafting philosophy his predecessor was known for. T...

And gondeee from Talking Chop says (in Opinion: Recapping the Braves 2008 Draft: Day 2, Part 2) Mark Pope (17), RHP – The second consecutive player taken from Walton HS, Pope was ranked as the 19th best prospect in Georgia by Baseball America. He already has a 90 mph sinking fastball as well as a curveball, both of which he can command.