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Hayes also worked out for the Blue Jays and the Diamondbacks, so he has plenty of interest. I think he'll go between the Brewers' first and second picks.

This figures, it's Harris' worst game of the season, and Benintendi took him deep.

From Jim Callis, I've heard him say this a few times now in interviews, he really seems to think it's a college pitcher for Milwaukee, one way or another. http://m.mlb.com/news/article/128740596/three-shortstops-land-atop-latest-mock-draft

Thanks, 82brewcrew11. The one thing I really thought I got wrong when I did that mock was Allard. The problem is, I truly have no feel for who will take him. I thought about him for several teams, but there was always someone else who fit too, so I guess I turned him into Aaron Rodgers in the green room.

Congrats to Mr Leal, he's a Midwest League All-Star. What a fun story, in the midst of so much negativity this year.

Mine are right here. http://www.baseballintheblood.com/?p=1199

My last shot at it before the draft - the one big wildcard that I couldn't possibly know would be the demand$ from each player. Guys will move up and down based on the cash too. http://www.baseballintheblood.com/?p=1199

Mudville, I think if the Brewers really want Hayes, they would have to take him first, and then take a more expensive guy next, as you suggested. Last year, Medeiros was projected to go between picks 25-35, but the Brewers took him early, then paid Gatewood and Morrison. If the Brewers want Hayes, that's probably what they'd have to do to get him. Hayes is also projected between 25-35, with the Dodgers and Braves both right in that range - I don't think he'll get to Milwaukee's second pick, at 40. EDIT:Young Mr Hayes is really making the rounds. I know he worked out for the Braves, and he's here with the Brewers now, he also worked out for the Sox, in Fenway, before he flew to Milwaukee. There is a rumor that the Dodgers have a verbal agreement with the family to take him, "below slot", with their first pick. I don't know who will get him, but he's obviously got a lot of teams taking him seriously right now.

Per his father, KeBryan Hayes is en route to Milwaukee for a workout right now.

If it's a pitcher, take whoever you think is the safer bet between Allard and Aiken, and if it's a hitter, I like Ian Happ.

Jones is hurt, rehabbing from surgery, and because of that, a lock to enroll in college, otherwise, I was a big fan.

Those who are not thrilled with Harris - tell me why.

A pitcher handles the ball on every pitch, making him the most important player out there - catchers handle the ball on every pitch that isn't hit somewhere, they also call the game back there, and they have a spot in the lineup - the importance of the position can't be overstated. I do agree that the position will always be very demanding, I like the rules change to cut down collisions, but even if a guy never took a foul tip, he still has to squat for nine innings to get paid, and of course he's going to get fouls, backswings, etc. I would never hesitate to take a great catcher in round one, like the Giants did with Buster Posey before they won three of five World Series, but more importantly, I would try to keep a pipeline going at the position. Since the position is so important, and since the shelf life of a catcher can be cut short, I would take one in the first five rounds, every year, all the time. I wouldn't worry so much about moving the guy to a different position later, I just consider that to be another reason why you need to keep 'em coming. If he's a great hitter, he was worth a top pick, even if he winds up at another spot., and at least you got a few years out of him behind the plate. EDIT: I would treat catchers like NFL running backs - use age 30 as the cutoff line. If you've got a Hall of Famer, maybe you extend that a couple of years, but for the most part, expect them to break down at that point. I have no problem taking a catcher in round one, but I'd be much more cautious about giving a 28-year-old catcher a new 5-year contract.

Charlie posted a pic of Ke'Bryan at the Braves' pre-draft workout. On Funkhouser, the velocity is down and the command is off....no, No, NO! If that's going on with a pitcher, and you can't see medicals, why bother with it in the first round? If you test drove a car, and it was sluggish, with a sound coming from under the hood, and the dealer said, "You can't take that to your mechanic before you buy it." Would you buy it? How about if it was going to cost seven figures to take it home?

Well, there you go, 07, I wasn't moved by him, and now I'm really not moved by him.

Eye Black, if the Brewers took Buehler, it certainly wouldn't be a reach, and for all we know, he may have a great MLB career ahead of him. For some reason though, he just hasn't moved me - I don't know why not, there's no reason not to like him for the Brewers, but if they take him, I'll just be like, "OK, good pick", without the, "wow." Benintendi and Harris have certainly been getting a lot of attention lately, I'll be surprised if either of them make it to the Brewers at this point, though I'd love it if the Crew took Harris. I'd take Happ all day long, and Stephenson would be fine with me too, if he makes it to their pick. I've decided to hope for Allard if it's a pitcher, and Happ if it's a hitter. One other note, I heard from Charlie Hayes the other day, he sure is excited for his boy. I know the Dodgers and the Braves have been watching Ke'Bryan closely, those two teams have four of the first 41 picks. I think there's a chance young Mr Hayes goes in the first 30 picks, and i'd bet he will be picked before the end of the first wave of competitive balance picks.

I didn't expect it to be Wagner, but I support the decision - he's earned it. Go Kid!

I'm sure you're right, if that continues, for the moment, the Cardinals say they're going to wait before they make a move. Lind should have appeal to them, especially if they can platoon him with Reynolds....OH, the irony!

I believe it's until June 15, I also believe the player can be traded before that date, but he has to give consent. I may be wrong, but isn't that what just happened with Alberto Callaspo.

If the Cardinals decide to make a trade, (it's Mark Reynolds every day - they'll decide to make a trade), I would think two guys at the top of the list would be Lind and Justin Morneau.

With today's loss, the Brewers are 16-32, which puts them on pace to actually do worse than the legendary 2002 team, which finished at 56-106. That team wound up earning the second pick in the 2003 draft, which was used to take Rickie Weeks. At the moment, the 2015 Milwaukee Brewers are in line to get the first pick in the draft next year. Hey, it's something fun, so - GO BREWERS GO, GO BREWERS GO! Check back, sports fans, for fun updates as the season plays out, eventually this will be converted to the 2016 first round speculation thread, so feel free to chime in with your guess as to who the team might take if they wind up first on the clock.

The Mets have to get some offense in there, or admit to their fans that they're willing to wait a year, it's really that simple. I do believe they'll trade for a hitter, they've got two used up guys playing the corner OF spots, and they don't know when they'll have Wright back, or even what he's now capable of producing - that leaves Lucas Duda to show for the four corner spots. I think they'll take a shot at Tulowitzki, and I won't be surprised if they get him. Barring that, they can swap a young arm for a young bat with the Cubs, or they can take a very serious look at Carlos Gomez, and Ryan Braun. NY has too much cash committed to Wright, Granderson and Cuddyer to just jump on a contract like Tulo or Braun have, maybe someone has to take Cuddyer or Granderson back in a deal to get it done, but there are plenty of good prospects to talk about. Given those other contracts already in-house, Mr Gomez makes a lot of sense for NY. I'll believe the Mets aren't going to make a move for offense, somewhere around September 20th.

In their new podcast, Callis/Mayo had Atlanta taking Kolby Allard right ahead of the Brewers, with Milwaukee then selecting Tyler Stephenson.

I talked to Dan Duquette about this one about five years ago, Dan was working for the Brewers at the time Milwaukee took Surhoff. He told me Surhoff's agent really wanted to have the top pick that year, so he made a deal with the Brewers to get that done. Basically, BJ was a little bit cheaper than some of the other guys who were available - the Brewers liked Surhoff plenty, but money tipped the scales and made him the top pick.

This team just isn't good. Some of these guys will do better I'm sure, and of course there are some guys out right now, but there's just not enough to work with. I would do the rebuild. Sit tight on Garza, two seasons ago Gallardo was supposed to be a key trade chip, but he wasn't pitching well. He pitched better last season, and the Brewers got a solid return for him over the winter - Garza is more talented than this, but obviously, this isn't going to be the time to deal him. I'm glad the draft is approaching, to distract me.