MLB Draft

[swingmantoo]

Congrats to all those who were drafted. Big congrats to Leland Tilley, El Diamante graduate, first player from El D to get drafted into professional baseball.

[CWClassof2007]

My knee did not allow me to enter my prime. When I was healthy the pitching didn't have much chance to get me out. The organization was high on my defensive ability too. Arenado's accomplishments look pretty good on paper, but there's no doubt in my mind I would be at the "hot" corner for the Rockies right now if it weren't for my knee. I had every Trosky infield drill memorized and it led me to a small fortune in the minors.

Pretty good on paper? He's won awards. You've done nothing. Here's an article on Arenado. http://on.si.com/28TSsK5

[knightsrule04]

I'll provide the final word on this. I now WORK for a minor league baseball team. I haven't announced it here because most of the people I used to interact with no longer stop by this site, but I am the media relations director and radio broadcaster for the Idaho Falls Chukars, a Royals rookie-advanced team, this season. Unless these guys signed contracts with huge bonuses, they aren't making ANYTHING. Mustang must just be toying with everyone.

As an aside - tonight my team played the Rockies' team in our league, and one of the pitchers they threw was Ryan Luna from Corcoran. Pretty cool seeing another Valley kid out there.

[CWClassof2007]

I'll provide the final word on this. I now WORK for a minor league baseball team. I haven't announced it here because most of the people I used to interact with no longer stop by this site, but I am the media relations director and radio broadcaster for the Idaho Falls Chukars, a Royals rookie-advanced team, this season. Unless these guys signed contracts with huge bonuses, they aren't making ANYTHING. Mustang must just be toying with everyone.

As an aside - tonight my team played the Rockies' team in our league, and one of the pitchers they threw was Ryan Luna from Corcoran. Pretty cool seeing another Valley kid out there.

Thank you! I made more working at the job I had in high school & college.

[MustangMadness]

I am not sure where this information is coming from. If it wasn't for my time in the minor leagues, I would not  have the small fortune I have right now. Maybe the Colorado Rockies take care of their players better than other teams? I want to say the Rockies, where I played in the minors, are the richest team in baseball besides the Yankees. I'm still looking for a full time job since blowing out my knee, but with all the money I made with the Rockies I have a big, 2 car garage home in Tulare. I would request signing with the Rockies out of high school or tell scouts you are not signing at all!

[guru09]

I am not sure where this information is coming from. If it wasn't for my time in the minor leagues, I would not  have the small fortune I have right now. Maybe the Colorado Rockies take care of their players better than other teams? I want to say the Rockies, where I played in the minors, are the richest team in baseball besides the Yankees. I'm still looking for a full time job since blowing out my knee, but with all the money I made with the Rockies I have a big, 2 car garage home in Tulare. I would request signing with the Rockies out of high school or tell scouts you are not signing at all!

Well said Mustang Madness!

[Coach559]

Not one single person on this list would be the starting 3rd Baseman for the Rockies right now...

http://www.thebaseballcube.com/hs/profile.asp?HS=3085

[MustangMadness]

Not one single person on this list would be the starting 3rd Baseman for the Rockies right now...

http://www.thebaseballcube.com/hs/profile.asp?HS=3085

I agree that none of those guys would play for the Rockies. I'm not on that list. I didn't play at Mitty my senior year. My parents couldn't afford the pricing. I would love to set up a home derby with you guys to prove myself. If I can find time with my 2 part time jobs that is.

[Coach559]

So you weren't smart enough to have the Rockies cover the cost of college if it didn't work out for you? 

[MustangMadness]

So you weren't smart enough to have the Rockies cover the cost of college if it didn't work out for you?

When I was with the Rockies, where I played minor league ball, I shot up through the system. When I signed, I declined the option to have my college paid for. I went "all in" on making it to third base for the Rockies. Like I said, I would be there now if not for me knee. It was me burning all my bridges, no turning back. I knew if I had college paid for in my back pocket, I wouldn't have torn up the pitching in the minors....

[SCrubjay]

. It was me burning all my bridges, no turning back. I knew if I had college paid for in my back pocket, I wouldn't have torn up the pitching in the minors....

niiiice!....  I remember you.... Hernan Cortes, right? .... tore up the Mexican Leagues, too, if I remember correctly...

[Sixtynine]

Mustang, what line of work are you in?

[Baseball101]

Mustang, what line of work are you in?

Sounds like he might work with sour grapes.

[MustangMadness]

That is a personal question. My work is my business. I will say that I would love to give being a lawyer a shot. When I get my B.A., I want to apply to law school. I've heard heard it is a hard process but I will try it. I want to apply to Harvard's program.

[CWClassof2007]

A lot in the news today about the pay of minor league baseball players.

[Big Bad Wolf]

How much money did Frazier sign for? Thanks in advance. I have been away for the last month.

[Big Bad Wolf]