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Does anyone have an update on Kepler?

Eades on ESPN2 now.

Still sickens me.

The idea of the Yankee's getting compensatory picks kind of sickens me.

The Sporting New projects Kris Bryant to the Twins. I could live with that. MLB mock draft: Astros go economical route again with Heels' Moran - MLB - Sporting News

You can say the same about the Twins. Lots of rainouts. I blame global warming.

Here's an interesting tweet by Jim Callis: Jim Callis ‏@jimcallisBA I'll say Stewart. @rob_balboni1: who was better coming out of HS into their respective drafts Archie Bradley or Koll Stewart? #mlbdraft If you're not aware, Bradley is a RHP drafted number 7 overall by the Diamondbacks in the 2011 draft, he had a scholarship offer to play QB at Oklahoma. He has been phenomenal thus far in the minors. This is pretty high praise by Callis. Archie Bradley Minor League Statistics & History - Baseball-Reference.com

And I don't think they were trying to save money, just trying to allocate it differently.

Mike Trout & Justin Upton were both in the majors at 19, I doubt that it happens but 2014 is certainly within reach for Buxton.

I enjoy these scenarios, keep them coming!

Gray is the much safer pick, easy choice in my book. I'd think the Twins would have to be doing cartwheels if he fell to number 4.

In my opinion, Kohl Stewart is the clear number 4 in this draft (behind Gray, Appel and Bryant). If any of the big 3 are available to the Twins, I would hope that the Twins would not pass on them. In this scenario, I would gladly take Bryant.

Stewart seems to have the highest upside of anyone outside of the big 3 and fills a need, how do they pass that up? He would seem like a no brainer in this scenario.

Who exactly thinks Moran has poor bat speed? He's a solid player, maybe not top 3 worthy but certainly in the next tier. Scouting Report: Colin Moran (3B) | Baseball Prospect Nation Summation: The guy can hit. He has the approach, discipline, simple swing, plate coverage and bat speed to hit for a solid average against high-level professional pitching. He will find the gaps with regularity and he will have 10-15 home run power just by virtue of him driving mistake pitches and some of his doubles carrying over the fence.

110 strikeouts and a 0.14 ERA in 51 2/3. A fastball that can reach mid 90's. Left-handed. I'm not sure that Green will make it to the Twins in round 2. I'd love it if he did.

Ugh. Color me less than enthused by that thought.

What makes you think that they could get Stewart, Frazier or Shipley under slot but not Moran? Here's a Joey Votto comp on Moran: 2013 MLB Mock Draft: The Star Each Projected First-Round Pick Most Resembles | Bleacher Report Who couldn't use a Joey Votto?

Moran is starting to grow on me if the big 3 are gone. I'd probably still take Stewart, but if the Twins feel the negotiations with him could grow unruly, Moran would be an acceptable alternative in my book. The guy can hit, he's got a quick bat, he's got a good eye at the plate, he's got some power potential, he can play multiple positions (3B, 1B, probably corner OF) and being a college player he won't need as long to develop.

It does seem that the tea leaves are pointing in his direction at number 4. I'm wondering if they would take him over Bryant if they had the choice.

Callis says if the Twins take a HS bat it will be Reese McGuire. Let's hope for a HS arm or a college player then.

No need to go any further, it makes me nauseous too, just pick the damn BPA.

McGuire would be the biggest reach of those 9, I wouldn't be happy at all if the Twins selected him. It would reek of their tight fisted approach of years past, I just don't know how they would sell that to the fanbase.

Through The Fence top 5: Mock 2013 MLB draft: Top 75 picks 1. Houston Astros — Mark Appel, RHP, Stanford I’m sticking with Appel here as the 6’-5” right-hander has proven to be the most complete pitcher in the 2013 MLB draft and arguably the safest pick on the mound. Over 12 starts, he is 8-4 with a 1.97 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 110 K/20 BB over 91.1 innings. His 7.6 innings-per-start show the kind of stamina he has, and he maintains his velocity late in games. 2. Chicago Cubs — Jonathan Gray, RHP, Oklahoma All signs point to the Cubs taking either Appel or Gray — whoever is still available, or Appel if the Astros opt to go with a bat such as Kris Bryant. The 6’-4”, 240-pound right-hander can touch triple-digits with his fastball to go along with a plus slider and above-average change-up. He doesn’t have the track record Appel does, but the stuff might be better. Over 13 starts, he is 8-2 with a 1.43 ERA, 0.80 WHIP and 112 K/19 BB over 94.2 innings. He is holding opponents to a .175 batting average. 3. Colorado Rockies — Kris Bryant, 3B, San Diego No doubt the best bat in the 2013 MLB draft, the 6’-5” right-hander has enormous power and a great approach at the plate. He leads the nation in home runs with 28, as well as walks with 56. Over 52 games, he is hitting .346/.506/.880. The big question is can he remain at the hot corner, and more and more people are thinking he can. If not, he is athletic enough to hold down a corner outfield spot, and his bat will more than play well in Coors Field. 4. Minnesota Twins — Clint Frazier, OF, Loganville HS (GA) The quickest bat in the 2013 MLB draft, Frazier is an aggressive player who hits the ball with such authority, his raw power is disturbing at times. The 6’-1” right-hander is hitting .505 over 30 games with 16 home runs and a .571 OBP/1.165 SLG. His arm and speed are both above-average, and you aren’t going to find a more exciting player to watch. 5. Cleveland Indians — Kohl Stewart, RHP, St. Pius X HS (TX) With his low mid-90s fastball, as well as three other quality pitches, the 6’-3” right-hander simply overpowered prep batters this season, allowing just 13 hits over 40 innings, striking out 59. His slider looks like a plus pitch, and both his curveball and change-up are following suit. He may have the highest upside in the 2013 MLB draft.

16 HR's in 30 games, not too shabby. I'd take Frazier over Meadows, higher risk with him but his upside is much higher too IMO.

Yep, Walker is putting together a pretty nice season.