Jays Journal Top 50 Draft Pick Predictions
1. Nationals – Bryce Harper
2. Pirates – Jameson Taillon
3. Orioles – Manny Machado
4. Royals – Yasmani Grandal
5. Indians – Michael Choice
6. Diamondbacks – Chris Sale
7. Mets – Christian Colon
8. Astros – Drew Pomeranz
9. Padres – Kolbrin Vitek
10. Athletics – Zach Cox
11. Blue Jays – Justin O’Conner *I changed my mind…reading way too much about the Jays interest in Justin and I don’t see Oakland passing on Cox as I hope they do.
12. Reds – Austin Wilson
13. White Sox – Nick Castellanos
14. Brewers – Matt Harvey
15. Rangers (for failure to sign ‘09 first rounder Matt Purke) – Kaleb Cowart
16. Cubs – Karsten Whitson
17. Rays – Deck McGuire
18. Angels (from Mariners for Type-A Chone Figgins) – A.J. Cole
19. Astros (from Tigers for Type-A Jose Valverde) – Delino DeShields Jr
20. Red Sox (from Braves for Type-A Billy Wagner) – Anthony Ranaudo
21. Twins – Bryce Brentz
22. Rangers – Brandon Workman
23. Marlins – Stetson Allie
24. Giants – Josh Sale
25. Cardinals – Dylan Covey
26. Rockies – James Paxton
27. Phillies – Alex Wimmers
28. Dodgers – Aaron Sanchez
29. Angels (from Red Sox for Type-A John Lackey) – Gary Brown
30. Angels – Kevin Munson
31. Rays (for failure to sign ‘09 first rounder LeVon Washington) – Chad Bettis
32. Yankees – Zach Lee
33. Astros (for Type-A Jose Valverde) – Justin Grimm
34. Blue Jays (for Type-A Marco Scutaro) – Yordy Cabrera, 3B, Power, 6’4″ 190 lbs
35. Braves (for Type-A Mike Gonzalez) – LeVon Washington
36. Red Sox (for Type-A Jason Bay) – Derek Dietrich
37. Angels (for Type-A John Lackey) – Asher Wojciechowski
38. Blue Jays (for failure to sign ‘09 sandwich rounder James Paxton) – Ryan Bolden, OF, Athletic, 6’2″ 195 lbs
39. Red Sox (for Type-A Billy Wagner) – Vincent Velasquez
40. Angels (for Type-A Chone Figgins) – Brett Eibner
41. Blue Jays (For Type-B Rod Barajas) – Tyrell Jenkins, RHP
42. Rays (for Type-B Gregg Zaun) – Niko Goodrum
43. Mariners (for Type-B Adrian Beltre) – Drew Cisco
44. Tigers (for Type-B Brandon Lyon) – Christian Yelich
45. Rangers (for Type-B Marlon Byrd) -Ryan Bolden
46. Cardinals (for Type-B Mark DeRosa) – Kellen Sweeney
47. Rockies (for Type-B Jason Marquis) – Robbie Aviles
48. Tigers (for Type-B Fernando Rodney) – Ryan LaMarre
49. Rangers (for Type-B Ivan Rodriguez) – Scott Frazier
50. Cardinals (for Type-B Joel Pineiro) – Barrett Loux