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Herein you'll find the latest draft interviews, or blog posts for all three drafts.

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University of Miami baseball coach Jim Morris discusses Reds' first-round pick Yasmani Grandal

Posted by Michael Seff on Tuesday, August 17, 2010, In : Interview

University of Miami baseball coach Jim Morris recently spoke with DA about his former star catcher Yasmani Grandal. The switch-hitting backstop was drafted 12^th overall by the Cincinnati Reds in this year's MLB Draft.

DA: What was it like to coach a player as talented as Yasmani?

JM: When I first saw him play, I remember saying this guy's outstanding, and he'll probably never go to college because he's too good. Because he could really catch and throw, and when I saw him he really hit we...

Bishop Blanchet HS coach George Monica discusses No. 17 pick Josh Sale in a Q&A

Posted by Michael Seff on Monday, July 26, 2010, In : Interview

DraftAmerica recently spoke with Bishop Blanchet HS coach George Monica about No. 17 overall pick Josh Sale, the outfielder taken by the Tampa Bay Rays.

DA: What's it been like to coach Josh and see him grow in front of your eyes like that?

GM: He was a starter for us starting with his freshman year, so we got him for four years and he's got about every school hitting record, both career and single season – or pretty darn close anyway. He worked very very hard, [and] it was tremendous ...

The Few, The Proud, The Underrated?

Posted by GREG PAPPAS on Sunday, May 30, 2010, In : Opinion Piece

Every year there are many talented prospects that get a bit lost in the shuffle, but are still prospects I believe can be potential outstanding players at the ML level. These are a few players that are -in my view- underrated...

#72 > Garin Cecchini, 3B, Barbe HS (LA)... Injury took a toll on his season, and the LSU commitment may worry some, but Cecchini has a great deal of upside with a quick bat and strong build. Could be a real steal after round one.

#78 > Tony Wolters, SS, Rancho Buena Vis...
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My Top Ten Prospects

Posted by GREG PAPPAS on Friday, May 21, 2010, In : Opinion Piece

Hi all, it's been awhile, and I wanted to share my personal favorite players for the coming 2010 MLB Draft on June7-9.

The following list is based upon my experience in deciphering the various scouting reports on the best players, and discerning who will be -again, in my view- the very best players available.

1. Bryce Harper... No brainer. Will be a perennial all-star no matter what position he plays.

2. Jameson Taillon... Has everything you want in a future ace starter. Should be an outstanding...
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