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| Mike Clevinger (Cle - SP) |
Draft: Something different than in most years is the amount of available closers in this season's draft. While the position can be volatile by nature, it can pay true dividends if a team finds a safe and reliable late inning arm. Finding a young closer-in-waiting with the needed skills can make for a decade of worthy stats. The closer that best fits this mold is Jose Alvarado (TB - RP) who's 11.3 K/9 ratio could make him a rare closer indeed. Wanting someone a little more proven, look towards Hunter Strickland (Sea - RP) or Trevor May (Min - RP), though both have their inconsistencies.
Prediction:
RD 1: Jose Alvarado (TB - RP) - See above
RD 2: Max Kepler (Min - OF) - Looks to be coming into his own with multi-tool talent
RD 3: Andrew Miller (Stl - RP) - Many believe he will eventually close this season
RD 4: Matthew Liberatore (TB - SP) - Needed prospect arm with capable poiseRD 5: Michael Chavis (Bos - 3B) - Fine spring could catapult him to ABs in majors
RD 6: Jake Arrieta (Phi - SP) - Rule-5 Draftee
Prospect Draft:
RD 1: Curtis Terry (Tex - 1B) - Over looked power bat that could be difference maker
RD 2: Cody Bolton (Pit - SP) - Projectable frame with at least 2 major league pitches now
RD 3: Jaison Vilera (NYM - SP) - Keeper
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