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December 31st, 2007

Looking Back on 2007

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Well, that was quick. Another year gone by already? Hey, I still can’t believe it’s not the ’90s.
Anywho, thanks to everyone who stopped by and participated here at Knuckle Curve during 2007. As a way of wrapping things up, so to speak, here’s a quick look at the most popular […]

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August 14th, 2007

Porcello Signs with Tigers

Billfer at Detroit Tigers Weblog notes that the Tigers have inked first-round pick Rick Porcello. Apparently it’s a Major League contract worth more than $7 million. If nothing else, this reaffirms that Bud Selig’s efforts to “slot” players in the draft have been wasted.
This is a great addition for Detroit, but it’s got to be […]

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August 13th, 2007

Draft Signing Update

You will recall that starting this year, teams now have until August 15 to sign their picks from the June draft. Guess what, kids; the deadline is almost here.
From Rain Delay comes word that the Atlanta Braves have inked their first-round pick, outfielder Jason Heyward. Meanwhile, the Texas Rangers are hopeful that Heyward’s signing will […]

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July 24th, 2007

MLB Draft 2007: Julio Borbon

Vitals

Name: Julio Borbon
Bats: Left

Pos: OF
Throws: Left

Height: 6′1″
DOB: 20 Feb 86

Weight: 190 lbs
School: Tennessee

With the x pick in the 2007 draft, the x x have drafted Tennessee outfielder Julio Borbon.

2007 Stats

AB
BA
OBP
SLG
BB
SO

Stats are through May 25, 2007, and are courtesy of Tennessee.

174
.345
.370
.506
6
20

Additional reading:

2007 Draft Report (MiLB.com) — includes scouting video
Player Bio (Tennessee)

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July 24th, 2007

MLB Draft 2007: Brett Cecil

Vitals

Name: Brett Cecil
Throws: Left

Pos: LHP
Bats: Right

Height: 6′2″
DOB: 2 Jul 86

Weight: 225 lbs
School: Maryland

With the x pick in the 2007 draft, the x x have drafted Maryland left-hander Brett Cecil.

2007 Stats

IP
H/9
HR/9
BB/9
K/9
ERA
BAA

Stats are through May 19, 2007, and are courtesy of University of Maryland.

62.1
8.95
0.43
2.74
8.95
3.32
.270

What they’re saying:
Cecil’s slider alone will get him to the big leagues. If he […]

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June 7th, 2007

MLB Draft 2007: Yankees Pick Brackman at #30 to End First Round

Vitals

Name: Andrew Brackman
Throws: Right

Pos: RHP
Bats: Right

Height: 6′10″
DOB: 4 Dec 85

Weight: 230 lbs
School: North Carolina State

With the 30th pick in the 2007 draft, the New York Yankees have selected North Carolina State right-hander Andrew Brackman. The former basketball standout fixed his attention solely on baseball this season and has referred to himself as an “unpolished stone.”

2007 […]

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June 7th, 2007

MLB Draft 2007: Tigers Tab Porcello at #27

Vitals

Name: Rick Porcello
Throws: Right

Pos: RHP
Bats: Right

Height: 6′5″
DOB: 27 Dec 88

Weight: 195 lbs
School: Seton Hall Prep, West Orange, N.J.

With the 27th pick in the 2007 draft, the Detroit Tigers have selected high school right-hander Rick Porcello. Porcello’s player profile from the 2006 Aflac All-American High School Classic notes that the right-hander “offers a projectable frame as […]

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June 7th, 2007

MLB Draft 2007: Rangers Grab Main at #24

Vitals

Name: Michael Main
Throws: Right

Pos: RHP/OF
Bats: Right

Height: 6′2″
DOB: 14 Dec 88

Weight: 180 lbs
School: Deland (Fla.) HS

With the 24th pick in the 2007 draft, the Texas Rangers have selected high school right-hander Michael Main.
Additional reading:

2007 Draft Report (MiLB.com) — includes scouting video

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June 7th, 2007

MLB Draft 2007: Padres Pluck Schmidt at #23

Vitals

Name: Nick Schmidt
Throws: Left

Pos: LHP
Bats: Left

Height: 6′5″
DOB: 10 Oct 85

Weight: 230 lbs
School: Arkansas

With the 23rd pick in the 2007 draft, the San Diego Padres have selected Arkansas left-hander Nick Schmidt. ESPN2 guys praise his poise and makeup, note that he doesn’t have a real high ceiling — mid-rotation guy. Average fastball, above-average change, control isn’t […]

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June 7th, 2007

MLB Draft 2007: Rangers Nab Beavan at #17

Vitals

Name: Blake Beavan
Throws: Right

Pos: RHP
Bats: Right

Height: 6′7″
DOB: 17 Jan 89

Weight: 210 lbs
School: Irving (Texas) HS

With the 17th pick in the 2007 draft, the Texas Rangers have selected high school right-hander Blake Beavan. His fastball reportedly runs 91-96 mph, and his slider draws positive reviews. Beavan also has earned praise for his performance against the Cuban […]

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