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Awesome picture.

Clancy, I believe Jack was referring to Maybin.

The Royals sweeping them may diminish the accomplishment a little, but it won't stop me from pulling out the cork of my Chivas 18 year old.

I also need to add my thanks to all involed with draft coverage (also to those that are keeping track of our prospects while I am at it). I couldn't even imaginge the time it takes to be that informed on all those players. I greatly appreciate the information that is brought to our attention, from those digging it up to those adding to it from their posts.

Hoffy, if this was two or three years ago, I would be more inclined to agree with most of your agruement. But, this is now and the management would be doing the organization a disservice if it was only looking a year or two out.

Hoffy, I have to respectfully disagree with you on your post. On drafting college pitching, there was great talent available at our pick. But, for every Sheets that you can point to, someone else will bring up Kyle Peterson. I don't really recall any of the college arms being referred to as the next Sheets or Zito, who was taken right in front of Ben (if I am not mistaken). So, taking someone who is MLB ready within 24 months as the main reason is a mistake, IMO. HS players take longer to develop, but because of age they are more likely to have a higher ceiling than someone who is four years older. The college players, on the other hand, face stiffer competition, have been away from home (most cases), and will be more mature. So, I feel that there are plusses for taking the older players. But, the chances that they have topped out is much greater. Assuming that we did take college arms in the first couple rounds, their tracks would put them coming up with Jones, Sarfate, Parra, etc... With Hendrickson, Sheets, and I am sure I am forgeting one or two, it will be a tight fit for those five spots. I am personally happy that Melvin and Co. went with the younger players. There course to Milwaukee is a year or two behind those in Huntsville. This has a greater chance of creating a continuous flow of prospects that will help on the field in the future (be it through actual play or trade). If we went college heavy, we would end up with a slightly bigger wave in '06, but maybe only smaller ripples in '07-'09. The college arm(s) that you wanted wouldn't do anything for us in '05 that would be meaningful. Weaver would have the greatest chance to be there in '05, but is he ever going to be Sheets, Zito, Prior, etc... or will he be his brother? I would not pay the 5-10 mil bonus to find out.

Isn't there supposed to be an automatic ejection for any hit batter after both benches have been warned?

I am glad he is not here. I sure that there will be lots of laughter in Clev.