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MLB Draft 2012: How the High Draftees May Affect Fantasy Leagues by Season's End Here are a few fantasy-themed thoughts regarding the most heralded prospects from the 2012 Major League Baseball draft. Just so we're clear here, I would prefer to see none of these kids in the majors until Memorial Day weekend of 2014. (What's the hurry?) And yet, we all know how some MLB franchises operate these days, needlessly accelerating a supposed 'finished' college product's rise up the ... MLB draft to test new policies Stanford pitcher Mark Appel could be top pick in tonight's draft. / By Casey Valentine, AP Baseball's annual amateur draft begins today, but the focus will be as much on how as who, thanks to changes mandated by the collective bargaining agreement signed last year. MLB Draft Versus NFL Draft: 5 Differences The Major League Baseball draft begins this evening, June 4th, and will go on for three days. As with the NFL draft, this is the process by which young hopefuls are chosen to play professionally. Also like the NFL, draft order is determined by the previous season's success. The teams with the worst records - in this year's draft the Houston Astros, Minnesota Twins, Seattle Mariners, Baltimore ... 2012 MLB Draft: Orioles Select Kevin Gausman from LSU Kevin Gausman, RHP , Louisiana State University : Gausman was an unsigned sixth-round pick of the Dodgers in the 2010 draft. He's had an excellent season, going 11-1 in 16 starts for LSU , posting a 2.72 ERA with a 128 strikeouts and only 27 walks in 115 innings, with 100 hits allowed. Gausman fires mid-90s heat from a 6-5, 190 frame, mixing it with an excellent change-up. His breaking ball is ... MLB draft: Twins have a chance to restock cupboard The team has five picks among the top 72, including No. 2 overall. That key selection appears to be down to one of three players. 2012 MLB Draft Results After months of anticipation, it's finally time for MLB's amateur draft. This year's draft may not have the depth of last year's class or the star power of a Bryce Harper or Stephen Strasburg, but it'll likely produce its share of MLB talent in the coming years. Last year's draft saw the Pirates select UCLA right-hander Gerrit Cole with the No. 1 overall pick. Early reports this year suggested ... MLB Draft Tracker 2012: Results and Grades for Each Team If you were looking for a one-stop shop to find out which prospects your favorite team drafted alongside draft grades for each team during the MLB draft, well, we've got you covered. We'll be updating this slideshow with the latest picks and grades as the draft plays out over the next three days. Curious what to think about that high-school pitcher you know nothing about? Want a better idea if ... MLb Draft 2012: Kyle Zimmer Selected No. 5 Overall By Kansas City Royals The University of San Francisco's Kyle Zimmer has been lighting it up for the Dons for a while now, but now has made the big time as the Kansas City Royals have selected the big right handed pitcher No. 5 overall in the 2012 First-Year MLB Draft. The 6-4 220 pounder out of La Jolla, CA is known to have dominant velocity and a solid three pitch rotation already. He owned a5-3 record this season ... 2012 MLB Draft: Royals Select Kyle Zimmer from University of San Francisco Kyle Zimmer, RHP , University of San Francisco : A virtual unknown two years ago, Zimmer has developed into a terrific prospect, posting a 2.85 ERA with a 104/17 K/BB in 88 innings for the Dons this spring, allowing 75 hits. With an athletic 6-4, 215 build, Zimmer throws 93-98 MPH and has developed a strong curveball. His changeup needs some work and his location isn't perfect, but his mechanics ... MLB Draft 2012: Why RHP Marcus Stroman Will Be First in Class to Reach Majors He will not be the first pick of the 2012 MLB Draft, but pitcher Marcus Stroman will be the first player in this draft class to play for a big league team. The Duke pitcher was a starter during his collegiate career, but most scouts project him as a reliever at the next level. In this spot, he has a chance to thrive. Despite standing at 5'9", Stroman has very impressive velocity on his fastball ...
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