Where Will the Twins Draft In 2012?
by Jesse on Aug 31, 2011 10:02 AM EDT
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PrintYesterday, MLB Trade Rumors updated their reverse standings. For anyone who is unfamiliar with reverse standings, essentially it's an easy way to look at what the pecking order in next June's draft will be. It shows us which teams have protected picks (like the Twins), and which slot teams may end up in. Here's the list as of this morning.
If the season ended today the Twins would have the fourth pick in the draft. The Royals also lost last night, otherwise we'd be on pace to draft third overall. Of course, it would also mean the defending AL Central Champions would be in the AL Central basement, but at this point where you finish isn't nearly as important as what you do about it this winter.
At least that's how I'm consoling myself through my tears.
Nobody is going to steal the number one overall pick from the Astros this season, who are a lock to lose more than 100 games and will be the only team in baseball to do so. But as you can see, the Twins are just one game from having the number two overall pick in next summer's draft (and being the worst team in the American League). The Pirates, currently set to draft 10th (after leading their division this season...wow they fell apart fast), are six games ahead/behind the Twins.
It looks like the Twins will draft somewhere between number two overall and, if the Twins go on an unexpected hot streak, maybe tenth overall. But I'd guess not lower than seventh or eighth.
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I haven't read much about 2012 draft class
but it’s supposed to have some very good prep HS bats that can stick at short, catcher or CF. That fits that Twins draft MO.
Of those three spots the Twins biggest need is at catcher, by far.
For the first time in 10 years it feels like the Twins might actually have some decent MI prospects, particularly with Dozier and hopefully Levi Michael, among others. And of course the Twins aren’t short on outfield prospects – Revere, Benson and Hicks could all play center, and Span is locked in there for the next few seasons anyway. Catcher is a big need.
Best Player Available
Never ever draft for need
I can't see the Twins balking at a guy who they might have to sign over slot.
Not anymore.
If it’s a high school kid who’s leaning towards going to college, then that’s different.
Agreed
Unfortunately, but it doesn’t look like there are any Bundy’s or Bauer’s in this years draft.
BPA? Yes.
But of the three positions mentioned, C is the greatest need.
They aren’t mutually exclusive.
High ceiling SP is their greatest need
The best pick might be McCullers or Appel.
ya I would like to see them get 1 of those 2
Im hoping for McCullers but either way they need a ace upside guy.
Free Carlos Guiterrez! Free Chuck James!, Free Anthony Slama!
by holymackerel on Aug 31, 2011 1:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Twins might have a boatload of picks
If Cuddyer and Kubel both bring home 2 draft picks they could end up with a top 5 pick, 2 late first rounders, 2 sandwich picks and a high 2nd rounder.
PER MLBtrade rumors
Rockies want Cuddy (if we don’t resign him) and they’ll have a protected pick. Red Sox are looking at Kubel, which makes me ill.
Kubel to the Angels or Giants works well
Their pick is around 20. Red Sox pick at 30 isn’t bad. Cuddyer makes all kinds of sense for the Braves but I think he ends up as a Twin.
But we could get something from the Rockies as well
They want Carl Pavano too.
I'm a proud fan of the Minnesota Twins and Dallas Cowboys!
"Life is precious and time is a key element. Let’s make every moment count and help those who have a greater need than our own." – Harmon Killebrew
I think we all know they're going to bring back at least one of them...
(hopefully Kubel IMO), but ya, it’s fun to think about what they could do with 4 top 50 picks.
Cuddyer and Kubel are both projected to be Type B free agents.
Although Kubel is pretty close to becoming a Type A.
i think they'll both end up making it as Type A's....
just need “decent” months from each over the next 30 days.
The Twins should draft a college pitcher
with high upside and ace-type stuff who would be MLB ready within 2-3 years, and we could potentially have a rotation of Gibson, Wimmers, Hendricks, and the draftee with a spot to fill.
Salcedo
could be in the mix too in a year or two
Free Carlos Guiterrez! Free Chuck James!, Free Anthony Slama!
by holymackerel on Aug 31, 2011 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions
I dearly hope they get a good pick
But would they recognize one if they saw him?
Is there any other team who thinks height is the #1 attribute for a pitcher and speed for everyone else? Also, say we do draft a hard-throwing ace. Will our coaching staff try to turn him into a pitch-to-contact guy? Will a power hitter be allowed to swing away and risk striking out a lot or be taught that the correct way to hit is to just put it in play up the middle?
Sorry for the negativity (sort of). It really would be exciting to get a top prospect. We’d all like to get something good out of all the losses this season.
The other teams could make trouble for us if they win. — Yogi Berra
eh...
wins at this point mean nothing.
it’s all about 2012 and beyond. if losing helps us in that regard (higher draft pick and higher chance of getting a high-impact starter that can be ready quickly) then i’m all for it.
I love the old Billy Beane saying...
70-80 wins means nothing. Either be a 90+ win team or be a team building towards that. Any win now means nothing. But the chance to add wins in 2012 and beyond do matter.
Oh, I get it.
I don’t have any problem taking steps to move to next season by letting younger guys play more often, but you still gotta go out there to win. No ridiculous Twolves style tanking.
sure, that's fine...
but as a fan, I’m actually rooting for them to lose at this point. I care more about 2012 and the future than I care about us finishing with say, the 5th worst record in baseball vs. the 2nd worst.
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