A short update on the Pirates and Indians second round picks.
The Pirates selected Stetson Allie,the top player in the draft remaining after round one.
The word on Allie was that he would be a difficult sign,but this is a tremendous pick and yet another power arm.
I love this pick because if Allie signs,the Bucs take a huge jump in minor league arms and if they don't,they will have the third pick in the second round in the supposedly loaded 2011 draft.Allie projects as a closer due to his high end velocity,but could stay as a starter with a few tweaks to help his control.
The Indians tabbed center fielder Levon Washington from a Florida JUCO with their second rounder.
Washington was Tampa's top pick last season and did not sign and returned to the draft.
Washington likely would have made more money had he signed with the Rays and is not a guaranteed sign for the Wahoos.
Washington will have to get by with the bat as he is reported to have issues with his labrum,hindering his throwing from the outfield.
Indians Prospect Insider has heard rumblings that in the event that Washington does sign that the Indians are considering a move to second base for the speedy Floridian.
Both teams go high risk,high reward in Round two,but I prefer the Pirates pick of Allie of the two.
I do admire both teams aggressiveness in going for the most talented player available instead of an easier sign and they could afford to do that with the terrific 2011 draft that would give each team an extra high second round pick,if they are unable to get a deal completed....
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