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...

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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 ...

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It's been more than four years since the 2006 MLB Draft took place, but the names that checkered it are as fresh as ever. One of the beauties of looking back several years is that by now, we have a pretty good indication of how those teams and players have fared. So without further ado, it's time to break down one of the stronger first rounds in recent memories, complete with player analysis and a grade on how they have fared thus far in their journey.

Pick, Player, Team, Pos., Schoo...

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**It is all but assured that Bryce Harper will be taken #1 overall by the Nats.

**Rumors swirl back and forth on who Pittsburgh takes with the 2nd pick, but nearly everyone agrees it will be either Taillon or Machado. Whomever Pittsburgh does not take, the Orioles -at #3- will.

**Florida prep right-hander Luke Jackson, Georgia prep outfielders Jake Skole and Delino DeShields, Jr, Pennsylvania prep lefty Jesse Biddle, Michigan outfielder Ryan LaMarre, Indiana prep catcher Justin O'Connor, and Ca...
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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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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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I'm Greg Pappas... welcoming everyone to Draft America’s 'Spotlight' on Andy Seiler of MLBBonusBaby.com.
    
Thanks again for agreeing to do this Andy, it’s an honor to have you.

    
GP... Can you give us some information regarding your background (how you got into the business, your work experience and progression, etc.) and what your current duties at MLBBB entail?


AS... Like most people, I really started into baseball as a fan and player as a kid. I don't remember any time in my life wh...
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Coming soon...

Look for interviews with both Patrick Ebert of Perfect Game and 5ToolTalk.com, and Andy Seiler of MLBBonusBaby.com!
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