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NYY #23 · 04-28-2013, 08:29 PM

In my opinion the draft class was on the weak side with the Indians drafting first overall. There were three options that I considered, catcher Bob Brenly, third baseman Ray Knight, and the guy my scouting director recommended, starting pitcher Alan Benes.

I wasn't crazy about all three as our top pick, but I ended up going with my scout. Even though pitching isn't the top priority, you can never have too much pitching. Plus he really was the best player available and we now have cornered the market on the Benes brothers.

In the second round we drafted first baseman James Loney. Shortstop Juan Bell was our third round pick, followed by starting pitcher Duke Esper and third baseman Henry Burroughs.

I'm not sure how much this draft helped, but we'll head into the offseason knowing where we need to improve.

04-28-2013, 08:29 PM	#676
NYY #23 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 13,112	11/1/1947 - Amateur Draft In my opinion the draft class was on the weak side with the Indians drafting first overall. There were three options that I considered, catcher Bob Brenly, third baseman Ray Knight, and the guy my scouting director recommended, starting pitcher Alan Benes. I wasn't crazy about all three as our top pick, but I ended up going with my scout. Even though pitching isn't the top priority, you can never have too much pitching. Plus he really was the best player available and we now have cornered the market on the Benes brothers. In the second round we drafted first baseman James Loney. Shortstop Juan Bell was our third round pick, followed by starting pitcher Duke Esper and third baseman Henry Burroughs. I'm not sure how much this draft helped, but we'll head into the offseason knowing where we need to improve.