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[Future Foundation]

:JNC omg I forgot all about that

I think he got demoted to Tampa recently.

 

[Bunta]

Shit, another rain delay in Chicago.

 

[XiaNaphryz]

So the Giants #1 pick already has tested positive for marijuana, lol.

http://www.baseballamerica.com/draft/bickford-tests-positive-marijuana/

Bickford Tests Positive For Marijuana

June 7, 2015 by Teddy Cahill

JC of Southern Nevada righthander Phil Bickford tested positive for marijuana in a predraft drug test, multiple industry sources have confirmed to Baseball America.

Bickford, ranked No. 27 on the BA 500, was the 10th overall pick of the 2013 draft, but didn’t come to an agreement with the Blue Jays and went on to attend Cal State Fullerton. After one year with the Titans and a strong performance in the Cape Cod League, he transferred to JC of Southern Nevada, making him eligible for this year’s draft.

Bickford dominated hitters this spring for the Coyotes and was named Scenic West Athletic Conference pitcher of the year after he went 9-1 with a 1.45 ERA and struck out 166 batters in 86 2/3 innings.

Bickford’s representatives and CSN coach Nick Garritano were not available for comment.

MLB conducts a predraft medical program for the top 200 prospects in the draft, as identified by the Major League Scouting Bureau. The program includes a random, unannounced drug test in the 30 days prior to the draft. Players who do not participate are ineligible for selection.

MLB does not test major leaguers for marijuana but does test players not on 40-man rosters. Under those guidelines, a player is placed in a treatment program after his first positive test, and any subsequent positive tests trigger a suspension.

Bickford has been projected to be a first round pick throughout the spring, but he has remained enigmatic as scouts have tried to get a feel for the power pitcher. The positive test likely won’t change his first-round projection, nor will it make the puzzle he presents teams any easier to solve.

 

[Malo]

Tigers select

Spoiler

Beau Burrows.

So the Giants #1 pick already has tested positive for marijuana, lol.

http://www.baseballamerica.com/draft/bickford-tests-positive-marijuana/

He fits right in with Timmy.

 

[BFIB]

So long Holliday. Just blew a tire and it looks bad. These west coast trips always end up bad news.

 

[zroid]

I want Hech back ;_;

 

[Little Green Yoda]

Looks like at least one of Jon Harris and Walker Buehler will still be there for the Cardinals at 23

Think I'd prefer Jon Harris of the two

Both are left on the board. Watch them go in a complete different direction :lol.

 

[Carpe Libertatem]

So long Holliday. Just blew a tire and it looks bad. These west coast trips always end up bad news.

At least he's walking without assistance, so maybe it's not that bad

Looked real bad though

 

[Little Green Yoda]

So long Holliday. Just blew a tire and it looks bad. These west coast trips always end up bad news.

welp, time to trade for Josh Reddick

 

[XiaNaphryz]

He fits right in with Timmy.

Apparently throws in the mid to high 90s.

 

[Carpe Libertatem]

Both are left on the board. Watch them go in a complete different direction :lol.

Maybe Funkhouser too. Think definitely a college pitcher, a plus if said pitcher has a good changeup. At least that's been the past 3 first rounders :lol

 

[zulux21]

Shit, another rain delay in Chicago.

you are an astros fan right?
if so your response should be YAY YAY YAY another rain delay in chicago.

Chris Sale is on today, astros won't do much against him, if the rain causes him to leave the game you get to face chicago's middle relief which is just terrible.


now if you are a white sox fan you can go shit another rain delay... as that as what I am doing right now lol.

 

[RGVNOE]

hope it's nothing serious with Holliday

 

[Malo]

Johnny Damon, what are you doing?

 

[BFIB]

hope it's nothing serious with Holliday

Initially that looked nasty. He was able to walk on his own accord so hopefully it's just a sprain or something.

These injuries are going to catch up on way or another.

 

[Little Green Yoda]

Maybe Funkhouser too. Think definitely a college pitcher, a plus if said pitcher has a good changeup. At least that's been the past 3 first rounders :lol

Nick Plummer....who?

 

[sf2fanatic]

Alright Doyers we need a pitcher.

 

[HarryDemeanor]

Johnny Damon, what are you doing?

Neo Jesus

 

[Dominican Power]

NYYfans is losing their shit over the Kap pick LOL.

While I don't like it, at least the guy was a consensus first round pick unlike Cito Culver and Dante Bitchette Jr.

I'm about to make an account. : (

 

[Carpe Libertatem]

Nick Plummer....who?

Did not expect that at all

 

[Windu]

I'm about to make an account. : (

RIP Dominican Power

 

[Malo]

I'm about to make an account. : (

Don't do it, man. That place is a dumpster fire.

 

[HarryDemeanor]

Tommy looks ready to fight.

 

[sf2fanatic]

He'll be replacing Hatcher soon in the pen.

Good pick

 

[Malo]

That's good value at 24 for the Doyers.

 

[XiaNaphryz]

That's good value at 24 for the Doyers.

Doyers following SF's lead from last year snagging Vandy pitching.

 

[sf2fanatic]

comparing him to Orel? We gotta see.

 

[Bunta]

you are an astros fan right?
if so your response should be YAY YAY YAY another rain delay in chicago.

Chris Sale is on today, astros won't do much against him, if the rain causes him to leave the game you get to face chicago's middle relief which is just terrible.


now if you are a white sox fan you can go shit another rain delay... as that as what I am doing right now lol.

Yeah, I wanted McCullers to stay on the mound, though.

 

[jello44]

 

[Malo]

Thank you, Orioles. I don't like DJ Stewart.

His Twitter handle is @buhelersdayoff. He just became my favorite player in this draft.

 

[Ninja Scooter]

is it just me or does DJ Stewart have a terrible swing?

 

[jello44]

comparing him to Orel? We gotta see.

They were comparing Tucker to Ted fucking Williams earlier.

They're off their gourd.

 

[zulux21]

Yeah, I wanted McCullers to stay on the mound, though.

I can get that since he seems to have been doing well, but sale off the mound will be a far bigger win than McCullers off the mound for you guys.

as the astros will get to face either
Hector Noesi
or scott Carroll if sale isn't up for coming back out.

on the flip side the rain could mess up sale's pitching, unlikely (as if he wasn't feeling it he would just not come back out) but it's not uncommon for rain delays to take an edge off in general)

 

[Windu]

Quackenbush (padres pitcher). Best baseball name I have heard all year.

 

[zroid]

Stanton is a monster

 

[Beckx]

Cervelli has been a great pickup for the Bucs.

 

[Choomp]

Quackenbush (padres pitcher). Best baseball name I have heard all year.

Yeah, he's up there with Al Alberquerque. Burke Badenhop is also a funny name to me.

 

[jello44]

Quackenbush (padres pitcher). Best baseball name I have heard all year.

Farquhar almost sounds like the villain in Shrek.

 

[sf2fanatic]

Hell yeah all.tied up!!!


Go Fullerton!!

 

[aFIGurANT]

Holiday's injury = quad strain. Better than blowing a knee or even the dreaded Achilles ala Waino. Luckily the OF is the one place of depth for this team.

 

[Bunta]

I can get that since he seems to have been doing well, but sale off the mound will be a far bigger win than McCullers off the mound for you guys.

as the astros will get to face either
Hector Noesi
or scott Carroll if sale isn't up for coming back out.

on the flip side the rain could mess up sale's pitching, unlikely (as if he wasn't feeling it he would just not come back out) but it's not uncommon for rain delays to take an edge off in general)

Yeah, it would be nice to not have to face Sale, lol. We'll see what happens.

 

[Malo]

Rogers and Nikorak? The Rockies doing work.

Sounds like the braves took a reach with their next pick.

 

[Dominican Power]

Why didn't The Yankees draft this guy?

 

[zulux21]

Yeah, it would be nice to not have to face Sale, lol. We'll see what happens.

seems like both will continue.

 

[Bunta]

seems like both will continue.

The Astros are doomed!

edit: We may have some life here.

 

[matthewwhatever]

6 in a row for the Jays! The quest for .500 is almost complete.

 

[zroid]

another pitcher?

 

[Malo]

Betts, Everett, Kirby, and Matuella are still on the board at 30. I'd go with the high upside pick in Matuella, but I'd be content if any of those guys get picked.

 

[Enron]

Apparently throws in the mid to high 90s.

Is he a Weaver?

 

[sf2fanatic]

What a catch by Louisville fielder.

dang it.