Washington Nationals: 2011 MLB Draft 3rd Round, Day 2. Nats Draft LHP Matthew Purke At No. 96.
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 7, 2011 1:12 PM EDT
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After selecting a third baseman some considered the best available bat in this year's draft, Rice University third baseman Anthony Rendon sixth overall last night, taking University of Kentucky RHP Alex Meyer 23rd and getting Miami-Dade Junior College outfielder Brian Goodwin with the 34th Pick in the Supplementary Round, the Washington Nationals next pick was 96th overall in the 3rd Round. With that pick the Nats selected Texas Christian LHP Matthew Purke, a Texas Rangers' 1st Round pick taken 14th overall in 2009, who chose to attend college instead, but has struggled with shoulder issues. After going (16-0) in 20 games, 18 starts with 34 BB (2.63 BB/9) and 142 K's (10.99 K/9) in 116.1 IP as a freshman in 2010, Purke experienced shoulder issues which limited him to 11 starts in '11 in which Purke was (5-1) in 11 games and 52.2 IP, walking 20 (3.42 BB/9) and collecting 60 K's (10.25 K/9). Another 1st Round talent by most expert's estimation, who fell to the Nats in the 3rd Round.
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Wow this is going to be an expensice draft
Wasn’t Purke demanding 4M? or 6M? He’s not a Boras guy is he?
Start checking your seat cushions, Mr Lerner
(he often finds million dollar bills lying around there)
Rob
-- In baseball we trust.
Lerner quoted in WaPost yesterday saying they might overpay for 1st Round talent that slipped...
Think this might have been the sort of pitcher he was alluding to…
I don’t see anything tying him to Boras, still looking…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 7, 2011 1:20 PM EDT up reply actions
I put incentives out the wazoo in that contract...
…but protect the Nats if he never works out due to existing injury…
Our medical staff are earning their paychecks with this draft….hopefully….
by 8vechkin on Jun 7, 2011 1:25 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Oh boy, another shoulder issue
I’d feel better about Rendon and Purke if I had any confidence in the Nationals’ medical “experts” and their knowledge of the human shoulder and how its function relates to the game of baseball. We can all list the series of their shoulder diagnoses that have been disastrous … do we have any success stories?
I share these concerns
A prospective top pick with a deceptive bad shoulder will fall to the first team whose staff cannot interpret the medical records.
by UsualLine on Jun 7, 2011 4:39 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
rendon's shoulder
doesn’t worry me that much… now for a pitcher that is a bigger deal
What no Roscoe forecast for Mr.Rendon? Ha!
Wow, I called it with Purke. I had a gut feeling after they took Rendon. Everyone was thinking the NYY or RedSox would take him. Like d_C_guy mentioned it’s the year for the shoulder issues here at Natstown, eh. Why not? Now they need to spend my in the international markets…
Yu Darvish! Yu Darvish!
"Baseball is a game played by the dexterous but only understood by the POIN-dexterous."
Professor Frink (from MoneyBart Episode )
+YU!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 7, 2011 6:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Because Dice-K, Kei Igawa and Hideki Irabu worked out so well
Funny that Darvish’s name came up – there was a thought-provoking article on Baseball Nation today about the cultural hurdles that make success difficult for players going across the Pacific in either direction.
I am very anti-Yu
After living through the DiceK experience as a Sox fan, I can say it is definitely not worth the posting fee.
"I was a victim of a series of accidents. As are we all."
---Malachi Constant
by The Herndon Kid on Jun 7, 2011 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Why does Rizzo like broken toys so much?
Patiently waiting for "next year" since 1971.
by Princess Jazzy on Jun 7, 2011 2:23 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Teleconference with Anthony Rendon, will share quotes afterwards...
Meyer at 3:00…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 7, 2011 2:32 PM EDT reply actions
also, stop taking healthy goods that get damaged afterwards (see Strasburg, Zimmermann)
obviously joking there :)
To the point though, there’s no rush with these prospects, so I think injuries are valid risks to take when drafting with talented players. Injuries heal all the time. Talent is harder to find and develop.
That said.. here’s hoping Harper doesn’t have to make up for who knows how many injured draft picks in the coming years. Pitchers especially.. we need them healthy!
Hi
semi-jealous Pirates fan here. (Semi-jealous because Cole/Bell/Dickerson excite me, but signability issues scare me.)
I’m assuming y’all are estatic, but praying for health. Just wanted to see some actual Nats fans opinions of the draft so far.
Da'Sean Butler - A Mountaineer Legend
by McCutchenIsTheTruth on Jun 7, 2011 2:49 PM EDT reply actions
Not sure about ecstatic - more cautiously optimistic
We’ve been burned a lot by shoulder issues, and the team’s ability to correctly diagnose and treat/extrapolate their impact leaves much to be desired (see, e.g., Flores, Wang, LaRoche). So the concerns about Rendon and Purke hit us in a vulnerable area. That said, the upside of both of these guys is very high, and signability doesn’t seem to be as much of an issue for the Nationals as some other teams (see Robbie Ray and A.J. Cole from last year’s draft).
Best comment that I’ve seen today is from another thread. The commenter said that MLB Draft Day is like Christmas. Except that you don’t get to play with the toys for 3-5 years, and you don’t even know what’s in the box until then …
We're not gonna draft a CF, though....
…we’ve got that slot reserved for McCutchen!
I understand; but given how Nats fans tend to gnash our teeth when Yankee/Red Sox/Phillie fans make similar posts about Strasburg or the FOTF
I don’t want us to emulate the things that drive us crazy when others do it to us. The Golden Rule and all that :-)
I don't mind it when other clubs (or fans of other clubs) show interest in our guys
Serves to affirm my entirely non-objective opinion of some of our team members.
I would hope our Pirates fan takes it as a recognition that they’ve got a great talent there.
Still, Golden Rule always good.
No
offense taken.
I’m not one of those naive defensive Pirate (or small-market teams) fans. McCutchen has said he’d like to remain a Pirate for the rest of his career, and I think its possible, but I won’t cry if he leaves. Business is business, and the possiblity of hanging onto one player for his career as a small market team is a fanciful idea.
The shoulder issues are a problem, but as a poster over at minorleagueball.com pointed out, Rendon will hit/get on base enough to be a 1B if his shoulder so dictates (although 2B seems entirely possible). Meyer has good upside and is solid value for where y’all got him. At worst he’s a great reliever it seems, with potential to start. Goodwin is toolsy and projectable, which is good value for the second round, and if Purke can regain his stuff (I doubt it), that’s a great pick.
I like the Pirates pick, and if they sign their top three guys, I’ll be completely satisfied (Cole, Bell, Dickerson).
Da'Sean Butler - A Mountaineer Legend
by McCutchenIsTheTruth on Jun 7, 2011 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't care for the Pirates.
But I like appreciate some players want to play their entire career with one organization. A Chipper Jones will always gain my approval rather than an A-Rod.
The one thing about the Pirates is that I expect them to sign all of their top players. That’s how they will tun from worst to first(after a series of drafts). It’s like the Nats when they drafted Strasburg. After that comes free agency
Skins rule
Injuries heal.
There aren’t 50 rounds of MLB draft so a team won’t take a risk. Purke was the most talented player on the board, and there is no reason to not put him in our minor league and see if he can prove as to why the Rangers drafted him #14 overall. If he fails, our organization will not falter because of it. No risk, High reward.
Skins rule
Not
to be a jerk, but that’s unless you pay him 4 million dollars (his approximate asking price, and he has some leverage being a college soph.)
Da'Sean Butler - A Mountaineer Legend
by McCutchenIsTheTruth on Jun 7, 2011 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions
True
But the risk is still worth it in my opinion. It’s not like we(Nats FO) have no intelligence of his injury or of how others fared when recovering from the same injury. I’d go for it, unless during the negotiations or medical exam they discover something new, then I don’t know about $4 million.
Skins rule
so is there anyone we should be hoping to get?
Any high talent that went undrafted due to signability
Look out for Kenny Towns MIF Lake Braddock in the Draft
KC just took Evan Beal from South County
List any other draft prospects from the DC area you know of.
Expect to see Tyler Frazier also from SoCo and possibly Luke Willis from Oakton go sometime late.
by RossingtonCollins on Jun 7, 2011 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions
masnBen: Ivan Dereck Rodriguez, son of #Nats catcher Ivan Rodriguez, goes to the Twins in 5th round.
That's nice...I'm sure Pudge is proud.
Twins also got a REALLY good Tar heel, Levi Michael, in the first round.
"Baseball is a game played by the dexterous but only understood by the POIN-dexterous."
Professor Frink (from MoneyBart Episode )
NPUT: Anthony Rendon teleconference up top...
Transcribing Alex Meyer press conference now, and there’s another special teleconference coming up a little later…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 7, 2011 4:46 PM EDT reply actions
Harper to Harrisburg?
"I was a victim of a series of accidents. As are we all."
---Malachi Constant
by The Herndon Kid on Jun 7, 2011 5:32 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Just a Strasburg update, when talk turns to Harper's promotion, I have to kill this rumor right quick...
Before fights break out…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 7, 2011 5:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Strasburg to Harrisburgh?
"I was a victim of a series of accidents. As are we all."
---Malachi Constant
by The Herndon Kid on Jun 7, 2011 6:13 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I'd feel a LOT better about Rendon and Purke if Dr. James Andrews
gave his personal stamp of approval and/or announced he will oversee ALL treatment going forward. I trust him. The Nats’ medical staff? Not so much.
"Baseball is a game played by the dexterous but only understood by the POIN-dexterous."
Professor Frink (from MoneyBart Episode )
Four Steps
1. Fire “Medical Staff”
2. Hire Dr. James Andrews
3. ???
4. Profit
Name a number between three and five.
.............
.............
Threeve.
Purke saw Andrews earlier this year...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 7, 2011 6:02 PM EDT up reply actions
And what did Andrews have to say?
"I was a victim of a series of accidents. As are we all."
---Malachi Constant
by The Herndon Kid on Jun 7, 2011 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Purke To Andrews:
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 7, 2011 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Don't all consultations with Dr Andrews end up with someone getting surgery
It always seems that way to me.
Rob
-- In baseball we trust.
He's a surgeon
They say that, to a hammer, all problems look like a nail.
I'm stoked about Purke
Give him the money because he is worth it. 3/4 slot delivery. True power pitcher with a mid 90s four seamer that touches 97. Most wicked curve in the draft 11-5 with motion added to almost slurve it out. Got to see him pitch on ESPN a few times and he is sick.
I like that this team just keeps adding power arms to the stable. Strasburg, Zimmermann, Meyer, Purke, Solis, Cole. That is a handful of guys which is awesome to have that much talent in the system. I hope the NATS future is the “pitching development” team so the NATS can always trot out winning rotations.
Name a number between three and five.
.............
.............
Threeve.
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