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For the Houston Astros, the third day of Major League Baseball’s 2010 First-Year Player Draft began around noon ET on Wednesday, June 9 (with a plethora of picks from rounds 31-50), before finally concluding around 5 p.m. ET. So how did Houston score in the last day of the draft? Overall, I’d give them an A for day three. Not only did the Astros continue picking pitchers to revamp their farm system, but ...

Originally published at TwinsMVB.com . The Twins certainly didn’t stray from their organizational philosophy in this most recent MLB Draft. Holding the twenty-first overall selection in the Rule 4 Draft, Minnesota made several selections of players that fill a mold that Twins’ fans have grown familiar with. Here is a brief run-down of Minnesota’s first three picks.   21st pick: Alex Wimmers, RHP, Ohio State (6′2”, 195 lbs) Wimmers is ...

With the addition of up-and-comer Bryce Harper to the Nationals organization, Steven Strasburg's epic 14-strikeout debut tasted that much sweeter. But don't be quick to assume Strasburg is the only rookie making noise in the MLB. A myriad of rookies have displayed star potential. Whether on the mound, at the plate, diving for catches, or on the base paths, young guns like Desmond Jennings (OF, Devil Rays), Carlos Santana, (C, ...

Evan Longoria was drafted by the Tampa Bay Rays with the 3rd pick of the 2006 amateur player draft out of Cal-State Long Beach. Rays fans knew as soon as they heard about this kid that he was going to be great. After spending two years in the minor leagues, Longoria hit a combined .301/.386/.534 with 44 home runs and 144 RBI, all before his 22nd birthday. Knowing what they had on ...

Okay, we get it already. Stephen Strasburg is more unstoppable than a gushing oil leak. He’s the biggest sensation since Beanie Babies. We might as well waive the mandatory five-years-removed-from-baseball clause for Hall of Fame induction and put the overpowering 6’4” righty in now. Hell, let’s start building a new wing on the place dedicated to Strasburg and Strasmas and all other things Stras-related. I’ve got news for you: slow your roll people. Now, ...

With four picks in the first round and the first compensation round, the Blue Jays loaded up with a collection of exciting pitching prospects. Deck McGuire at No. 11, Aaron Sanchez at No. 34, Noah Syndergaard at No. 38 and Asher Wojciechowski  (pictured) with the 41st pick all were drafted by Toronto early in the 2010 MLB Draft. With that in mind, it would be logical to assume GM Alex Anthopoulos and ...

Let’s face it—the Pirates are a bad team. Just look at the numbers of their pitching staff, and you cannot help but cringe. A team ERA of 5.27 is awfully telling, as they have maybe two or three usable pitchers for fantasy owners. Help may be on the way. Top prospect Brad Lincoln has been tearing up Triple-A, earning him a recall to start tonight against the Nationals. Just look at his ...

Stephen Strasburg’s name won’t be added to the long list of can’t-miss prospects who have missed.  Following his historic performance in his Major League debut Tuesday, the sports world is abuzz over his 99-mph heat and devastating slurve. Strasburg’s dazzling debut was arguably the best moment in the history of the Washington Nationals.  It was a polarizing moment in the 2010 MLB season, which lacks compelling story lines ...

From George A. King III : The Mariners are scouting the Yankees’ organization thoroughly. They had two scouts recently in Charleston (Single-A). Last night they had two scouts watching Trenton play Reading, one of whom was former Yankees minor league coach Bill Masse. They are slated to have at least one scout check on SWB shortly. The immediate need for the Yankees is a bat, but if the Mariners are going to shop Lee ...

Don't expect the New York Yankees to publicly admit to wanting both or either of these players. According to MLBTradeRumors.com, George A. King III of the New York Post says the Yankees are likely to be interested in both Mariners starting pitcher Cliff Lee and Astros first baseman Lance Berkman. The Yankees have five quality starters on the team at this point, so many may think pursuing Lee would be pointless. In ...