Phillies picked Rice LHP Joe Savery with the 19th pick in the draft.
Savery's stock had fallen because of some arm troubles, but that didn't scare off the Phillies. They must see the Rice product as a future No. 3 starter with a low-90s fastball and a plus curve.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
2 comments:
BP guys like the pick, not that that means anything (KG now living in De Kalb, after all):
Kevin Goldstein (1:06:10 PM PST): Give credit to Bryan Smith here -- he mentioned Savery prior to the pick over IM. I love this pick, and like they said on TV, this is a guy who is a top 15 talent who was hurt this year, and if he comes back, he's possibly a steal here. I love this pick. Dodgers go next, and they have some high school arms to choose from still with Bumgarner off the board (their favorite). Main? Smoker? Some think Tim Alderson was the backup plan.
BSmith (1:08:08 PM PST): Man, the Phillies must like their Texas area scout. Philadelphia is a good fit for Savery, particularly because of their history with Cole Hamels. Cole had some slight arm troubles in high school, and immediately upon getting in the Phillies system, they played it really careful with him. Savery is going to need the same type of baby-feeding, but the upside if there -- he was considered a top-five guy in this class for a long time.
He will be missed.
Post a Comment