who would you rather have? Tim Lincecum or Jon Lester

That is the Question? Who do i rather have? Tim Lincecum or Jon Lester. But if i Had to choose one it would be Lester. no I'm not bias i just look at Lester as a Better pitcher then Lincecum! Yes Lincecum has 2 Cy Young's but he has not Pitched in the AL and the Toughest division in baseball known as The AL East which Lester Has! If you Put Lester in the NL chances are hes going to be lights out. Now if you put Lincecum in the AL chances are he will struggle but he will get out of it if he spent a year in the AL. His Stats vs the AL are Interesting hes 3-2 in 8 games with a 3.91 ERA vs the AL. and all 3 of those wins were against the Oakland A's. as for the other 4 AL clubs he struggled! LA Angels, Bluejays tigers and royals all Batted him around like a cat playing with a toy. But like i said if you put him in the AL for a year he will be fine! as for Lester his record vs NL is 5-1 with a 3.03 era. and one of those wins was against the almost AL like Philles! the Edge vs Inter league play goes to Letser.

not lets take a look at the career stats for both pitchers! there almost the same except for the era!

Tim Lincecums career stats W-L 45-19 ERA 2.94 k's 765 whip 1.155

Jon Lesters career stats W-L 49-18 /ERA 3.55 /K's 568/ Whip 1.308

in career stats the Edge goes to Lincecum

as for the big stage the only big stage that Lincecum pitched was the all star game and he struggled! Lester Pitched in the game 4 the clinching game of the 2007 world series! but after that he struggled in the postseason but the edge goes to Lester. but if Lincecum helps his giants and brings him to the postseason tinny could do pretty well! so i guess its hard to say who's better because both pitchers are 26 and still there careers are in the young stage! but once they go in to there prime age there going to be scary to face!

the Redsox 2010 Darft Borad

1(20)* Kolbrin Vitek 3B Ball State

1s (36)** Bryce Brentz OF Middle Tennessee St.

1s (39)* Anthony Ranaudo RHP LSU

2 (57)**Brandon Workman RHP Texas

3 (110) Sean Coyle SS Germantown Acad HS (PA)

4 (143) Garin Cecchini SS Barbe HS (LA)

5(173) Henry Ramos RF Alfonso Casta HS

6 Kendrick Perkins CF La Porte HS (TX)

7 Chris Hernandez LHP Miami

8 Mathew Price RHP Virginia Tech

9 Tyler Barnette RHP Hickory HS (NC)

10 Jacob Dahlstrand RHP Memorial HS (TX)

11 Lucas LeBlanc OF Delgado College

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sox 2010 Draft Day2: Sox Yet Again Draft another Projected 1st rounder in the 2nd round Brandon Workman

here's is his scouting Report thanks to Over the Monster!

"Just like his last name would describe, Brandon Workman is big, tough and throws hard. He's a worker.

The 6'5" Righty has a four-seam fastball that can hit the mid-90s and a two-seamer that has some sink to it. His cutter is considered "plus," while he also adds an average curve and change to the mix. It's a pretty full repertoire for a starter, but also a nice little set list if he converts to being a reliever. Workman was a 3rd round pick back in 2007 for the Phillies.

Workman was quite effective this season and he wasn't even his team's best starter. In 99.2 innings, Workman allowed 94 hits, 23 walks and struck out 97. His ERA clocked in at 3.43 while opponents hit .248 against him.

The Sox love themselves strong, college pitchers. Last year they drafted Alex Wilson (Texas A&M, 2nd round) and Kendal Volz (Baylor, 9th), both of whom have already shown they're ready for a promotion. Workman could be the next college pitcher in the Sox system to slide in and start mowing down batters."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWIp5kCJjV8

My Reaction on this pick:

i like this Alot like the! he is a work horse! and this give the sox a plan b if they cant sign Ranaudo. he was the 3rd best Pitcher on the long horns but The Longhorns Rotation is real Sick! another great pick by the sox and so far the run away winners of the draft!

My Grade on this Pick: A

SOX enter the 2010 Draft with a splash! Drafted Vitek, Brentz & Ranaudo

Well it may not be a popular Sports Draft but Like Coach Bill and the Pats , The Sox enter the Draft with a Splash! Like the 2010 Nfl Draft in the 1st round the sox could of Filled a need of a Catcher with the 2nd best Catcher the High school er Justin O'connor on the borad but when bud came up announced the redsox selection the Sox Drafted a position that we all ready have! 2ndBase! Sox Select Mac Player of the year 2nd baseman kolbrin vitek! even tho this was the surprise pick i like this move alot! a very good hitter and could be great for fenway! good news for Dustin, vitek will be playing 3rd base or outfield not 2nd Base! a very good Selection by the sox but a surprising pick! supplemental round was next and the sox had a pare of supplemental Picks, 36th overall and 39th overall! with the 36th Overall pick the Sox Selected the Very powerful Bryce Brentz, A left Fielder from Middle Tennessee State and could be the Power Bat that the sox are looking for in the future! Brentz was a projected 1st rounder! with the 39th and final pick of the Day the redsox Selected LSU Star Pitcher Anthony Ranaudo! another projected 1st rounder but injuries played a key factor this year and which makes him a health risk which is the main reason he slipped the 1st 32 picks! but it could turn to be the next Kris Johnson! A good College pitcher but injuries took his toll on him! but i think this is a solid Draft Pick!

my grade for the 1st 3 picks of the Draft: a Solid A! even tho we missed out on that catcher the sox added some good hitting prospects and if healthy a Lethal Arm!

here are the links of there scouting reports!

kolbrin vitek

http://www.futureredbirds.net/2010/05/26/draft-prospect-kolbrin-vitek/

Bryce brentz report

http://pnrscouting.com/scoutingreports_2010_brentzbr.html

anthony ranaudo

http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=8003787&topic_id=8080130

Sox Draft: 2nd Baseman kolbrin vitek

With the 2oth pick in the 2010 MLB Draft Redsox Select 2nd Baseman kolbrin vitek of Ball state

scouting Report

Kolbrin Vitek - 2B
Ball State, Jr.
Birthdate: 4/1/89
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 195 lbs.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Scout's report filed: 4/2-4/4/10

Scouting Report
Hitting ability: Vitek is one of the better pure hitters in the college ranks. He's very short to the ball with excellent bat speed. He's got a strong track record of hitting well everywhere he goes.
Power: There's definitely some power there, though there's some debate over just how much he'll show in the future.

Running speed: He's got well above-average speed. He runs a great 60, but it doesn't always play that well in games.

Base running: He's a very good base runner who is a base-stealing threat.
Arm strength: He has an average to solid-average arm.

Fielding: He's moved around a bit defensively. His hands and feet aren't great for second base. Perhaps a move to the outfield would be best.

Range: He doesn't move all that well in the infield, but he does have enough speed to handle an outfield position.

Physical Description: He's got a similar look, and playing style, to 2009 first-rounder A.J. Pollock.

Medical Update: Healthy.
Strengths: Excellent overall hitting skills, some power and speed. Also a pitcher with decent arm strength.

Weaknesses: No clear defensive home. Second base doesn't look to be a good fit, so perhaps the outfield. But does he have the power for a corner or the speed for center?

Summary:

Wherever Vitek has gone, he's hit. He plays at a smaller program, but in a year with a lack of premium bats at big programs, his production is getting noticed. His bat speed and mechanics should make him an excellent hitter at the next level. He's got power, though there's some debate how much there will be at the next level. He also runs pretty well. The main question with Vitek is where he'll play defensively, as his current home at second doesn't appear to be a great fit. He's athletic enough to play the outfield, and that might be the best bet. Wherever he plays, it's his bat that has people interested, and that's what will get him drafted in the first couple of rounds.

My Reaction to this pick:

a Little Surpised at the pick but its a Good Pick Overall! he looks like he could be Tailor Maid for Fenway in the future! plus he can play 2nd base/outfiled and maybe 3rd base a good pick for this team!

Grade: B+

MY 2010 MLB Mock Draft

here is my Mlb Mock Draft!



Wash 1. Bryce Harper C
HS: Las Vegas HS, Nv.

Pitt 2. Manny Machado SS
HS: Brito HS (FL)

Balt 3. Jameson Taillon RHP
HS: The Woodlands HS, Tx.

KC 4. Yasmani Grandal c
Collage: Miami

CLEV 5.Chris Sale LHP
Collage: Florida Gulf Coast

ARI 6. Zack Cox 3b
Collage: Arkansas

NY METS 7. Drew Pomeranz LHP
Collage: University of Mississippi

Hou 8. Michael Choice OF
Collage: Texas-Arlington

SD 9. Josh Sale 3B/OF
HS: Bishop Blanchet HS, Wa.

OAK 10. Christian Colon SS
Collage: Cal-State Fullerton

TOR 11. Justin O'Conner C
HS: Cowan HS (Ind.)

CIN 12. Matt Harvey RHP
Collage: North Carolina

CWS 13. Nick Castellanos SS/3B
HS: Archbishop McCarthy HS, Fl.

MIL 14. Deck McGuire RHP
Collage: Georgia Tech

Tex 15. Karsten Whitson RHP
HS: Chipley HS (FL)

CHC 16. Asher Wojciechowski RHP
College: The Citadel

TB 17. Delino DeShields jr 2b/cf
HS: Woodward Academy (Ga.)


LAA 18. Dylan Covey RHP
HS: Maranatha HS (CA)

Hou 19. Bryce Brentz of
College: Middle Tennessee State

BOS 20. Anthony Ranaudo RHP
collage: LSU

MIN 21. Alex Wimmers RHP
Collage: Ohio State

TEX 22. Brandon Workman RHP
Collage: Texas


FLA 23. Brett Eibner RHP/OF
Collage: Arkansas

SF 24. Kaleb Cowart 3B/RHP
HS: Cook County HS, Ga.

STL 25. Stetson Allie RHP/3B
HS: St. Edward HS, Oh.

COL 26. Kevin Gausman RHP
HS: Grandview HS (CO)

Phi 27.A.J. Cole RHP
HS: Oviedo HS, Fla.

LAD 28. Jesse Biddle LHP
HS: Germantown Frieds HS (PA)

LAA 29. Kolbrin Vitek 2B
Collage: Ball State

LAA3 0.James Paxton LHP
Ht/Wt: 6-4/215 lbs
Collage: Kentucky

TB 31.Aaron Sanchez RHP
HS: Barstow HS

NYY 32.Tyrell Jenkins RHP
School: Henderson HS (TX)

The MLB Draft is Not your average Draft! & is Bryce Harper the Lebron of Baseball?

Ok usually its the best available Player gets drafted in the 1st round in Drafts but in the MLB Draft who ever has Scott Boras as his rep or had a bad work out/combine Chances are that player will slip down to the mid/end of the 1st or the Supplmentle Round/2nd round unless the Yankees, Red Sox or Mets had control of any of the top ten picks in the 1st round! Lets take a Look at some players who sliped in the draft! in the 2005 Draft Craig Hansen a Projected Top 10 pick and aslo Project to be the "Next" great Closer Viva Houston Street, Fell to the 26th overall Pick to the Redsox! the Reason he Fell teams did not wont to face Scott Boras and his demands for a huge player contract. Redsox Gave Craig a 4year 4 mill deal. the Redsox later rushed him to the majors in the same year where he was drafted! Where is Craig hansen now? he is fighting for a job in the pirates AAA team! then we take a look at the 06 darft! there were 2 Tar Heel Starters Andrew Miller and Daniel Bard! Miller Drafted 6th to the tigers even tho his agent was Boras! and Bard who had one of the best arms in that draft and projected to be a top 10-15 pick fell to the 28th slot to the redsox! who was better? Daniel Bard! he is now the sox top Set Up man and possible replacement for Paplebon if the sox fail to resign jonathan! as for Miller hes in the Marlins AAA team working out some bugs but dont rule him out as a bust just yet! Dont Get me wrong there are slips in Sports Darfts but after the 1st 2nd & 3rd Rounds theres a Drop off in most Drafts but in the Baseball Draft there is chance that your team could get Pretty good player out of the 50 rounds!

here are some names were drafted in the late rounds of the Mlb Draft!

Albert pujols was Drafted in the 13th round of the 1999 Draft (Right now is the best player in the majors)
John Smoltz was Drafted in 22nd round of the 1985 MLB Draft! (a Great Closer and Starter with the braves)
Mark Buehrle was Drafted in the 38th round of the 1998 draft (pitched a NO hitter and a Perfect game)
Mike Piazza was Drafted in the 62nd round of the 1988 draft (one of the Best Power Hitting Catchers in his prime)

Bryce Haper: the next big thing?

This years Projected #1 goes to washington! and the Player who is hands down #1 overall is Bryce Harper and oh yeah his agent is the Mighty Scott Boras! Bryce is not just another #1 hitting Prospect. Like Strasburg, Bryce projected to be the "Lebron James" of Baseball! Yeah I know Crazy but i guess if your a HS Senior/junior Collage Player hitting 502ft Bombs then i Guess your the next "Lebron James". Please!!! 502ft means nothing! Bryce Could be the best Power Hitting Prospect since ken griffey jr but being named the next Lebron James is Crazy! as for the Nats and his Agent this means another Holdout untill boras gets his man some Big Bank.