Draft Day!

Big day for "The Plan." The Nats pick at No. 6 and four teams thereafter in the first 70 selections. This is a great opportunity to stock the organization, but if any player from the first or second rounds remains unsigned (by August 15), the team gets essentially a do-over in the same slot next year. For instance, if the No. 6 pick isn't signed, the Nats get No. 6-A next season. That's an interesting new rule.
There have been several historical looks at No. 6 picks in recent days. Look here, here, and here for more. Also, here's the relevant draft histories of the Nats' major front office players. Lots of good stuff out there; I'd imagine you've already read it, but if not . . . go ahead and read it.
The draft will be on XM Radio (Channel 178) from 1:00 to 6:30 today. I'll try to keep an ear on it when possible. Be sure to check out the later round coverage tomorrow on XM or MLB Radio. It's a hoot, what with the rampant nepostista selections and all.
Additionally, ESPN has added an exciting new wrinkle to draft day coverage. For the first time, the draft will be televised (on The Deuce). I can't watch it, obviously, though I considered taping it (before I forget to do so this morning). The MLB draft will never achieve the popularity of the NFL or NBA drafts, for good reason, but the televised coverage is a step in the right direction.
My main page post this morning is a bit whimsical. You can't trade draft picks, of couse, and I don't really think the Nats should trade No. 6 even if they could. But it would make things a bit more interesting.
Anyway, it's an exciting day, and we'll see who the "future Nats" will be in a few hours. (Not that every player drafted in the first two rounds is a future big leaguer; far from it.)