1966 Rookie Draft

[leecemark]

--Welcome to the 1966 CKL Rookie Draft. The draft officially commences at 8PM EST on July 6. The clock starts ticking then and we will complete the first 3 rounds that evening. Untimed pre-drafting is now open. This should ensure that most people are able to make their own first round picks and give an opportunity for pick trading if anyone is looking to do that. All players who made their first MLB appearance in 1966 are eligible for this draft.


First Round
1M Salary
1) Knights from Redbirds: Sal Bando
2) Gamblers: George Scott
3) Legends: Reggie Smith
4) Stingers: Don Sutton
750K Salary
5) Gold Sox : Nolan Ryan
6) Shoeless Joes: Fritz Peterson
7) Legends from Pirates: Rick Monday
8) Legends from Diablos: Eddie Watt
500K Salary
9) Legends from Cannons: Dick Dietz
10) Gold Sox from Skipjacks: Stan Bahnsen
11) Redbirds from Knights: Don Wilson
12) Hard Cider (returned via Legends and Redbirds): Mike Andrews
Remainder are 250K salaries
2nd round
13) Hard Cider from Redbirds: Pat Jarvis
14) Legends from Gamblers: Jim Nash
15) Redbirds from Legends: Nate Colbert
16) Stingers: Felix Millan
17) Redbirds from Gold Sox : Joe Foy
18) Shoeless Joes: Dick Bosman
19) Pirates: Bucky Brandon
20) Diablos: Clyde Wright
21) Knights from Cannons: Mike Epstein
22) Gold Sox from Skipjacks: Bob Watson
23) Knights: Woddy Fryman
24) Hard Cider: Dick Hughes

3rd Round
25) Redbirds: Tom Phoebus
26) Gamblers: John Donaldson
27) Legends: Cecil Upshaw
28) Stingers: Dennis Higgins
29) Skipjacks from Gold Sox : Dooly Womack
30) Shoeless Joes: Ron Reed
31) Pirates: Dick Lines
32) Diablos: Pass
33) Cannons: Rich Nye
34) Skipjacks: Minnie Rojas
35) Knights: Casey Cox
36) Hard Cider: Steve Whitaker

4th Round
37) Redbirds: Chuck Dobson
38) Gamblers: Gene Bradbender
39) Legends: Dave Baldwin
40) Stingers: Ron Willis
41) Skipjacks from Gold Sox : George Mitterwald
42) Shoeless Joes: Willie Montanez
43) Pirates: Pass
44) Diablos: Pass
45) Cannons: Jay Johnstone
46) Skipjacks: Joe Verbaniac
47) Knights: Ken Suarez
48) Hard Cider: Pass

5th round
49) Redbirds: Jorge Rubio
50: Gamblers
51) Legends: Pass
52) Gold Sox: Gene "No Stick" Micheals
53) Shoeless Joes: George Culver
54) Skipjacks: Larry haney
(all others have passed on remaining picks)

[leecemark]

--The Leecemark Knights are pleased to announce the selection of infielder Sal Bando as the first pick of the 1966 rookie draft. Smokey Braithwaite had this to say of the selection; "Our scouts are really high on this kid. Bando has a great idea of what he is trying to do at the plate. Really patient and selective for a young slugger. He is a big strong young man who we project to eventually hit 25-30 HR. He has been a SS, but we see his future at thirdbase. He has great hands, a strong arm and is pretty athletic, but not quite rangy enough for a major league SS - especially as he grows into his power. Our fans are probably going to have to wait a few years to see him at Tiger Stadium, but he should be one of the centerpieces of our team by the late 60s and well into the next decade."

[leecemark]

Wil, the Gamblers may pick whenever you are here and ready.

[Erik Bedard]

I won't be here on Friday night, so Lew has my list.

[catcher24]

Yes, I have Dan's list. I'll also make my first round pick early once Wil makes his. Mine is all set unless Wil takes him.

Incidentally, very nice choice Mark, especially with you needing a thirdbaseman. Bando doesn't do much for two years, but in 68 he's just above league average in OPS+, and then he takes off. That Hometown Discount should help when he hits free agency, too!

[baseballPAP]

Mark, you forgot to note that the Redbirds own the Knights first rounder, giving them 3 picks in a row.

[leecemark]

--Fixed that. Th draft ought to be going pretty quick from the mid-first to mid-2nd rounds. 8 of 9 (and 9 of 11) picks are either the Redbirds or Legends.

[mac195]

Mark, you forgot to note that the Redbirds own the Knights first rounder, giving them 3 picks in a row.

... two of which (12,13) were traded to me for Joe Morgan.

[leecemark]

--I guess this draft won't be quite as big for the Redbirds.....(from the offseason thread).... Little Joe was a terriffic player for us this past season. But with two other very good 2nd basemen on board in Ron Hunt and and Bill Mazeroski, we can't resist the chance to trade him for future talent. In exchange for Morgan, the HC receive their own '66 1st round pick back, along with the 'Birds 2nd round pick.

[catcher24]

And then I took Morgan off the Redbirds' hands for Matty Alou and Andy Etchebarren. So that's what Scott ended up with for the 12th and 13th picks in this draft.

[baseballPAP]

That sounds better... :)

[mac195]

Alou is a good player for four years. Lew offered him to me straight up for Morgan and I was tempted.

[The Dude]

With the 2nd selection in the draft, the gamblers select George Scott

http://www.utterwonder.com/archives/images/OT-GEORGE-SCOTT-thumb.jpg

[leecemark]

--Legends up and I'd be surprised if Boomer was your guy.

[catcher24]

Well, I tried to swing a trade with Wil to switch draft spots but it didn't fly. And God bless his little soul, he didn't take my man.:applaud: :clapping :p You're right, Mark, no reason I'd need George Scott with Stretch holding down first base for me, and Felipe Alou in reserve. He wasn't even on my radar, except very late as a possible trade item. That being the case, the Legends, with the number three pick, take:

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REGGIE SMITH

[catcher24]

Legends manager Gene Mauch seemed very pleased to have gotten young outfielder Reggie Smith in the draft. Mauch told reporters:" There were a couple of pitchers we thought might go ahead of Reggie, but we felt he was one of the top young players available in this draft and really didn't think he'd fall to third unless a team needed pitching. I was completely taken by surprise when both Bando and Scott were taken ahead of Smith. I'm sure they'll develop into fine players and they were in our sights as well, but Reggie is a switch hitter and has very decent speed. He fits our team well, and we feel that with a minimum of minor league experience he can play for us every day. We think he'll develop into a fine hitter and look for him to be with us for many seasons."

[leecemark]

--It was between Bando and Smith for me in deciding the 1st pick. With Willie Mays still a quality CF thru all 6 years that we'd be assured of having Smith we weren't looking to fill that spot. Billy Williams should be holding down another OF spot thru at least 1972 (assuming we can dodge this last year of forced free agency). Nailing down 3B seemed more important than locking up that last OF spot.

--Max, the Stingers may pick whenever you're ready.

[catcher24]

Well, I'm sure glad you decided to go with Bando. I think that I have good players at all positions for 1966 and 1967, but with Reggie aboard I have the option of trading Northrup or Felipe Alou, at least after this season. At this point, I have solid guys everywhere for the next two years, so I'm really trying to improve my playoff hopes for the future. I also know who I would've taken had Smith been gone, but I don't want to tip my hand, since there's an outside chance he might still be around for my next pick.

[leecemark]

--I'm surprised Smith was your target. Not because he wasn't a great pick, but because I thought he had no chance to be available with the 3rd pick. I'd say there is more than an outside chance your next guy is still available when you pick next becuase I don't see much difference between the next dozen for so guys. Lots of guys who will help somebody, but nobody who is a difference maker (unless you are really willing to wait for the payoff AND count on keeping your guy on the hometown discount).

[The Dude]

I thought about Smith, but with Carty, Cardenal, Mantle, Flood, and Brown manning the OF, I thought Scott was a better fit for the team with Boyer possibley being gone and Skowron on the spiral downwards. Plus with Ceullar finally playing this year, no reason to draft one of the excellent SP avaliable.

[catcher24]

--I'm surprised Smith was your target. Not because he wasn't a great pick, but because I thought he had no chance to be available with the 3rd pick.

He was my target almost from the start. I made offers to both Scott and Wil in order to move up in the draft, because I didn't think Smith would last until third, either. And when I saw you had traded for Scott's #1 overall, and you also had put Horton on the market, I figured I was done, that you had your eye on Smith. Glad I was wrong, and also glad that Wil needed a firstbaseman. I'm hoping that with the 20% discount I'll get at the end of six years I can keep Smith for several more years.
I expect to get three good players with the 8th thru 10th picks, as there are still several very decent players left. This draft is actually better than I had originally thought, perhaps because I was looking at a specific position and didn't appreciate the talent available at other positions until I started looking a bit more closely.

[leecemark]

--I may be a few minutes late for the draft, but it doesn't need to wait on me. The Stingers will have had 4 days to pick by the time the official start rolls around. The Gold Sox can go ahead at 8:01 EST if Max hasn't checked in to pick. I have the Redbirds list and will be here before their turn comes up (probably by the scheduled start time for that matter). I want to keep the draft moving as quickly as possible so anybody not present or having a list to someone else will be skipped over and have to take a make up pick when they show.

[ElHalo]

I'm going to try and get off work early today, but that still means I won't be home until at least 8:30 or 8:45. I don't have a first rounder, so you can go ahead and skip my second rounder until I show.

[Wasp]

The Stingers will pick Don Sutton.

[leecemark]

--Gold Sox up. Lew you have Dan's list?

[mac195]

Ohio mina-san. Let's get this thing going.

[catcher24]

OK, I'm here. Yes, I have Dan's list. Sutton was his #1 pick. Since Sutton is gone, the Gold Sox will take:

http://i4.ebayimg.com/01/i/000/a7/c1/7c3a_1.JPG


NOLAN RYAN

[J W]

Hi. :waving

Gonna sit on my laurels 'till the third. Making my draft board as I write. :D

[Edgartohof]

Just letting you know that I'm here. Not that I have a pick till the mid 2nd round.

[leecemark]

--The Shoeless Joes take Fritz peterson. Legends up for 3 in a row.

[catcher24]

The Joes got me with Peterson, but give me a couple of minutes here and I'll pick my first one.

[leecemark]

--Thats drafting for the long term with the Gold Sox. Ryan is pretty marginal for all 6 years under team control. Makes a nice pick if you can keep him on the home town discount though.

[J W]

Nice pickup by the Joes w/ Fritz Peterson.

Interesting strategy w/ some. Makes me feel good about our project that people are thinking beyond their draft picks' first deals.

[catcher24]

--Thats drafting for the long term with the Gold Sox. Ryan is pretty marginal for all 6 years under team control. Makes a nice pick if you can keep him on the home town discount though.

I agree, and although Ryan was on my radar, he wasn't real high on it.

[catcher24]

With the next pick, the Legends take:

http://i13.ebayimg.com/04/i/000/a8/1e/0aed_1_sbl.JPG

RICK MONDAY

[catcher24]

With the eighth pick, the Legends take:

http://i21.ebayimg.com/02/i/000/a8/04/1bc8_1_b.JPG

EDDIE WATT

[J W]

I like the Monday pick as well. Who cares if he needs some platooning; the guy is going to win the Legends some games for at least five seasons.

[catcher24]

With the ninth pick, the Legends take:

http://i9.ebayimg.com/01/i/000/a8/03/bce8_1_b.JPG

DICK DIETZ

[catcher24]

Sorry about the delay. There were four players I was trying to decide among. I suppose the next five picks will reduce the choices for my next turn.

[leecemark]

--Continuing with all Lew, all the time, its the Gold Sox up again. Good pick with Deitz. He rakes in 70-71 and has some other decent backup years.

[catcher24]

I like the Monday pick as well. Who cares if he needs some platooning; the guy is going to win the Legends some games for at least five seasons.

1966 is a total loss, but then his fewest PA over the next five years is 409 in 1971, so he'll be close to a regular for me. And then I get the Hometown Discount if I want, and he's a very good regular for the next five seasons (72-76), with no fewer than 520 PA's and all OPS+ of 124 or higher except 1972 (107).

[catcher24]

I like all Lew, all the time!!:laugh Actually, with Freehan, I'm hoping Dietz will maybe be good trade bait to an expansion owner.

[catcher24]

The Gold Sox will take:

http://i23.ebayimg.com/06/i/000/a8/76/e93a_1_b.JPG

STAN BAHNSEN

[catcher24]

Incidentally, a personal side note, I saw Stan Bahnsen toss a one hitter against the Indians when he was with the White Sox in 1973, at the old Mistake by the Lake in Cleveland. Walt Williams grounded a single between third and short with two out in the ninth!:sorry: :cry:

[ElHalo]

Hm. Guess I didn't miss much being late.

[J W]

Nope. Redbirds and then Hard Cider to close the round.

[leecemark]

--The redbirds take Don Wilson.

[ElHalo]

Incidentally, a personal side note, I saw Stan Bahnsen toss a one hitter against the Indians when he was with the White Sox in 1973, at the old Mistake by the Lake in Cleveland. Walt Williams grounded a single between third and short with two out in the ninth!:sorry: :cry:

Completely unrelated, but strange, aside:

I happened to notice that my boss had a J.C. Martin New York Mets Topps on his desk the other day (he collects old cards), and I said: "Oh, J.C. Martin, he's on my fantasty team." I got the strangest look for that before explaining.

[Wasp]

Completely unrelated, but strange, aside:

I happened to notice that my boss had a J.C. Martin New York Mets Topps on his desk the other day (he collects old cards), and I said: "Oh, J.C. Martin, he's on my fantasty team." I got the strangest look for that before explaining.

I don't know why, but this made me laugh so hard. :p

[J W]

Completely unrelated, but strange, aside:

I happened to notice that my boss had a J.C. Martin New York Mets Topps on his desk the other day (he collects old cards), and I said: "Oh, J.C. Martin, he's on my fantasty team." I got the strangest look for that before explaining.

:laugh

nice

[mac195]

With the #12 pick HC selects Mike Andrews 2B.

[mac195]

And after careful consideration, we will start off round 2 with righthander Pat Jarvis.

[catcher24]

With the #12 pick HC selects Mike Andrews 2B.


Knew I should've taken him when I took Dietz. I actually copied his picture to post, then changed my mind at the last second.

[catcher24]

Nice pick on Jarvis as well. He was another of the four I was struggling with when I decided on Dietz.

[mac195]

I really struggled to choose between Jarvis and a certain other pitcher who is still availible. After checking the park factors, I went with Jarvis.

[leecemark]

Legends, Redbirds, Stingers....

[catcher24]

And with the second pick in the second round, the Legends take the fourth of the players I was deciding among:

http://i21.ebayimg.com/05/i/000/a8/3b/12bf_1_b.JPG

JIM NASH

[ElHalo]

Edit: Nevermind, just a problem with my internet connection.

[catcher24]

Would Nash be that certain other pitcher, Mac, or is it the one still out there? I decided on Dietz from among Dietz, Andrews, Jarvis and Nash. I suppose I'll regret not taking Andrews when Morgan goes out in 68, but a good stick behind the plate is hard to find in this era.

[leecemark]

--The Redbirds take Nate Colbert.
--The Knights are starting to get very pessimistic about the chances of getting any of their 2nd round targets:crossfingers: .

[mac195]

Would Nash be that certain other pitcher, Mac
........yes.

[leecemark]

--I was hoping to get a pitcher who has a big year in 1968 when all but one of my current pitchers have an off season together. Peterson, Bahnsen, Nash and Jarvis (in that order) were guys who I hoped at least one of them would slide down.

[J W]

I like Colbert where he went too. A RH 1Bman who with just a little platooning by any serviceable lefty can put up numbers... and play excellent defense.

There went the last consistent hitter for his rookie contract though, from what I've seen.

[Wasp]

The Stingers take Felix Millan.

[catcher24]

Nash was what I needed to lock up my rotation in 1968. I'll now have Tommy John (154 ERA+/ 1.04 Whip); Luis Tiant (184/0.87); Bill Hands (110/0.99); Fergie Jenkins (120/1.04) and Nash (124/1.05). So my rotation should be OK, just hope my hitters help out some.

[leecemark]

--The Redbirds take Joe Foy

[leecemark]

--The Shoeless Joes take Dick Bosman

[Wasp]

Maybe my pick will last to my turn. I hope so at least... :/

[leecemark]

Pirates, then Diablos each up for their first selections.

[ElHalo]

--The Shoeless Joes take Dick Bosman

Ugh; he was my choices A through D. Have to regroup.

[leecemark]

--With quite a few owners present tonight I'd like to take the opportunity to encourage everyone to look over the 1969 expansion drfat thread and make any suggestions or comments you may have. This will be the last expansion and probably last major change in league structure for a long time.

[ElHalo]

Are the Pirates here tonight?

[catcher24]

This will be the last expansion and probably last major change in league structure for a long time.

Depends on how long the league holds together, Mark! We might have to expand again in 1993 when the Rockies and Marlins get added!

[catcher24]

Are the Pirates here tonight?

Robert posted a note back at the beginning of the draft tonight, so I presume he's still around.

[leecemark]

--He left the site and has been on the clock for 11 minutes now. Jim you can go ahead if you're ready.

[ElHalo]

http://www.lonestarclassic.com/images/bio_cwright.jpg

Clyde Wright.

[catcher24]

I think Mark gets a turn now!!:applaud: :clapping :laugh :nod:

[leecemark]

--Mike Epstein

[leecemark]

Gold Sox up, with Pirates still having a pcik pending

[ElHalo]

--Mike Epstein

Nice pick this late.

There's only one player left on the board I'm interested in. Kind of a disappointing draft class.

[leecemark]

--Very happy to see Epstein still on the board. Pitching was my priority, but firstbase was what I hoped to get with my other 2nd rounder. Epstein was at the top of my wish list there. He should be a good fit for Tiger Stadium.

[Edgartohof]

Sorry for being late, I got pulled away longer than expected.

The Pirates Select Starting Pitcher Bucky Brandon

[catcher24]

--Mike Epstein

Dan isn't going to believe this. Epstein was high on his list, and I never figured he'd get this far. Then Dan gets this close and.....:o

[catcher24]

Having lost Mike Epstein at the last instant, the Gold Sox will take:

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r310/fiestyferret/MP%206-28/91.jpg

BOB WATSON

[catcher24]

And I agree that Epstein was a very good - even excellent - pick this late in the draft.

[leecemark]

--Another pick with a long wait for the payoff. The Gold Sox are really thinking 70s with this draft.

[J W]

Epstein was my last "B" grade... only because of 1969 though. :crazy

[Wasp]

Aww, Mark, you took Epstein. :( BTW, I hate having to change pages while this goes on. We should just do this in a chat room next time. Perhaps we can try out mIRC?

[mac195]

The Gold Sox are really thinking 70s with this draft

...too bad it's stil the '60s

[catcher24]

The Gold Sox are really thinking 70s with this draft.

I thought Dan was planning pretty far ahead with this draft too. But what can I say? I've been planning for the future for five seasons - but I think the future is finally here!:clapping :laugh :nod:

[J W]

Rumor is circulating in the press of a possible trade... details are not known

[mac195]

Are you and Mark cooking something up?

[J W]

...rumor has it now that the Knights have passed on an offer from the Skipjacks... reporters are on it as we speak

[catcher24]

Are you and Mark cooking something up?

If it isn't Mark and JW, and Mark and you - always cooking something up. Me, on the other hand, who rarely does any trading or cooking up.....:D :laugh

[leecemark]

--The Knights select Woody Fryman. Sorry for the delay.

[mac195]

HC are pleased to select Dick Hughes P.

[leecemark]

--The Redbirds take Tom Pheobus

[J W]

...the reporter has come back with details on the trade...

It is confirmed that the Skipjacks offered their 2nd round pick in 1968 to the Knights for the Knights' upcoming 2nd round pick, in order to select P Dick Hughes. The Knights declined without a counteroffer. Hughes was then left to be selected by the defending champion Hard Cider.

[ElHalo]

Phoebus was the last guy I wanted. Oh well.

[leecemark]

--The Knights are not likely to be tempted by 2nd rounders in 67 or 68. Those players are just expansion fodder. Fryman will be expansion fodder too, but he will give me one good year first (not that good, but better than what I have for 1968). Hughes has an even better one, but not when I need it.

[leecemark]

--Gamblers are up, but Wil hasn't been here all evening. I think we can go ahead with the legends up again.

[leecemark]

25) Redbirds: Tom Phoebus
26) Gamblers: Pass
27) Legends: Up
28) Stingers:
29) Skipjacks from Gold Sox :
30) Shoeless Joes:
31) Pirates:
32) Diablos:
33) Cannons:
34) Skipjacks:
35) Knights:
36) Hard Cider:

--Lets get through this round guys. Moving a little slower than I'd hoped for.

[catcher24]

For their final pick tonight, and perhaps in this draft, the Legends take:

http://i8.ebayimg.com/03/i/000/a8/04/8a74_1_b.JPG

CECIL UPSHAW

[baseballPAP]

Got here just in time...to see my round 3 pick taken LOL

[Wasp]

The Stingers take Dennis Higgins.

[leecemark]

--Skipjacks up for their first appearance of the draft

[J W]

With their first pick, the Skipjacks select

http://i11.ebayimg.com/03/i/000/a7/0b/bcc9_1.JPG

[leecemark]

--The Shoeless Joes select Ron Reed

[baseballPAP]

Thanks for sliding my picks in for me Mark...I was actually here, but a little(lot) under the weather all evening. Just checked in to see I got 3 guys I wanted.... :)

[baseballPAP]

The Redbirds have announced that starting 3Bman Bob Bailey has asked to be traded. He looks primed for another solid season, but is worried about rookie Joe Foy taking his ABs. When asked what might suit the Redbirds needs, GM Jim Bowden says..."just like every other team, we're looking to stockpyle as many young OFers with tools as possible, regardless of what they have done in the past"....Bowden was fired instantly.

Bailey remains on the block, with a live arm a likely target.

[ElHalo]

After careful consideration, the Diablos will defer the remainder of their draft picks.

Y'all else can go.

[Edgartohof]

The pirates select Pitcher Dick Lines

[leecemark]

Cannons, Skipjacks, Knights and Hard Cider to finish up the 3rd round and the evening (plus a makeup pick for the Gamblers if Wil checks in).

[538280]

The Cannons will take pitcher Mel Queen.

[J W]

I don't see Queen listed...

But anyways, the Skipjacks select P Minnie Rojas.

Since we traded for it, we would also like to at least use the Gold Sox 4th round pick. For what that's worth.

[leecemark]

--Mel Queen was drafted by the Knights in 1964 as an outfielder, but is being switched to the mound. Cannons still have a pick coming, but the Skipjacks are also welcome to go if they post quicker.

[leecemark]

--I was hoping Rojas would slide, but Casey Cox will do. Cannons and Hard Cider to finsih the 3rd round. 4th round will be on an 8 hour clock.

[mac195]

Steve Whitaker OF... and the HC are done drafting.

[catcher24]

Womack was a decent pickup this late in the draft. My pick was between Upshaw and Womack, but Upshaw had more seasons that were good when I really need them.

Nice pickup on Queen, too, Chris. You'll only get two decent seasons out of him, but they're really good ones.

Thanks all for making this another interesting evening. I'm checking out now. Looking forward to the free agent free-for-all next week!!:laugh :nod:

[J W]

OK then... we're somewhat pleased with getting pitching depth for '66-'67 in Womack and Rojas, but Hughes would've been much nicer.

It's easy to declare the Legends this year's winner so besides them, I like what the Shoeless Joes did to bolster their pitching staff. Peterson, Bosman & Reed were all good selections where they were taken.

Also the Hard Cider did well as they do every year at the end of the round, taking Andrews (yet another 2B) and Jarvis and stealing Hughes the one-year wonder at the end of Rd 2.

[leecemark]

Womack was a decent pickup this late in the draft. My pick was between Upshaw and Womack, but Upshaw had more seasons that were good when I really need them.

Nice pickup on Queen, too, Chris. You'll only get two decent seasons out of him, but they're really good ones.

Thanks all for making this another interesting evening. I'm checking out now. Looking forward to the free agent free-for-all next week!!:laugh :nod:


Queen would have been a good pick - if eligible. Instead the Cannons pick slides down at least 3 spots.

[Edgartohof]

The Pirates would like to announce that they are in the market for a starting Catcher, and are open to offers.

[baseballPAP]

Mark, do I have the go ahead for my 4th round pick, or are we waiting for the others to chime in?

[baseballPAP]

The Redbirds select Mr. "not quite mediocre" Chuck Dobson. He is the ultimate argument for "is slightly below average, but consistent " a comodity of value?

[leecemark]

--Gamblers are on the clock for 2 picks, their 4th rounder and 3rd round make up. Wil, you've got til 8 AM EST before the next team joins you on the clock. The Cannons still have a third round make up they can take any time too.

[538280]

My makeup pick is Rich Nye.

[leecemark]

--Legends on the clock. The Gamblers have 2 make up picks coming also.

[catcher24]

Queen would have been a good pick - if eligible. Instead the Cannons pick slides down at least 3 spots.

And you know, I thought that Queen had been taken so I went to BBref to check. I looked at his pitching record, which was at the top and started in 1966, and of course didn't scroll down any further (hey, it was late and I was tired:crazy ), or I would've seen the 1964 batting record.

[catcher24]

The Legends are a bit surprised that their pick is still available, but hope he will provide a year or two of decent work for them. The Legends take:

http://i20.ebayimg.com/05/i/000/a8/1b/0baf_1_sbl.JPG

DAVE BALDWIN

[The Dude]

The Gamblers select John Donaldson.

[leecemark]

--You've got another pick pending if you want it Wil.

[The Dude]

The Gamblers select Gene Brabender

[leecemark]

--Stingers clock is expired, pick when you get a chance Max.
--Skipjacks on the clock until 8am EST tomorrow.

[J W]

He may not be around for his productive years; nonetheless the Skipjacks select C George Mitterwald. You never know with catchers.

[Wasp]

The Stingers take RP Ron Willis and are done picking.

[jkc32]

Shoeless selects long-term project Willie Montanez.

[leecemark]

--Pirates on the clock until 330PM EST. Cannons on deck. Skipjacks and Knights to round out the 4th round.

[Edgartohof]

--Pirates on the clock until 330PM EST. Cannons on deck. Skipjacks and Knights to round out the 4th round.

The Pirates are done drafting.

[538280]

The Cannons take OF Jay Johnstone and are done drafting.

[leecemark]

--Skipjacks on the clock until 1AM EST.

[J W]

The Skipjacks will take P Joe Verbanic because we like his name.

[leecemark]

==The Knights take Ken Suarez and are done drafting.

[leecemark]

5th round - all times EST
49) Redbirds: 730AM Monday
50: Gamblers 330PM Monday
51) Legends: 1130PM Monday
52) Gold Sox: 730AM Tuesday
53) Shoeless Joes: 330PM Tuesday
54) Skipjacks: 1130PM Tuesday
(all others have passed on remaining picks)

--These are the pick deadlines for any teams interested in continuing into the 5th round. We have time for a 6th amd 7th too if anybody is looking to really scrap the bottom:thumbsup: .

[baseballPAP]

The Redbirds consult their list, and select Jorge Rubio.

My list has one more name on it, if he goes, I'm done also.

[catcher24]

I have one more player I'm interested in. Whether Wil or I take him, I'll be done after he's gone.

[jkc32]

Shoeless is only looking at 1 player as well so we may be able to end the draft pretty quickly if we are all targeting the same "stud".

[freshprince85]

sry ... wrong thread

[Erik Bedard]

I think I'm looking at the same guy as well.

[leecemark]

--The Gamblers clock expired 6 hours ago. The Legends have another 2 hours. Gold Sox are on the clock as of 1130PM EST.

[leecemark]

--Legends and Gold Sox clocks are both expired.
--Shoeless Joes take George Culver and are done drafting.
--The Redbirds are also done drafting with the popular Mr Culver off the board.
--Skipjacks are on the clock, with the Gamblers, Legends and Gold Sox all also eligible for makeup picks. I think that is all the remaining interested parties.

[Erik Bedard]

Ah, Culver was my guy. If only I had gotten up at 7 instead of going back to sleep. Anyway, I found out that this guy is still available, and he has one decent season from SS, so the Gold Sox select SS Gene "Stick" Michael and are done drafting.

[catcher24]

Nope, the prospect the Legends are interested in is still available, so the Legends take:

http://i15.ebayimg.com/03/i/000/a8/77/3268_1_b.JPG

JOE VERBANIC

The Legends are now done drafting.

[leecemark]

--The Skipjacks already got Mighty Joe Verbaniac. Who'd have thunk he'd be drafted by 2 teams:laugh .

[catcher24]

He did? How did I miss that? Oh well, the Legends are done anyway.

[leecemark]

--Only the Gamblers and Skipjacks have not officially ended their participation in the 1966 rookie draft. If either of you still have a player you want, please go any time. Once you've announced you're done I'll close up this thread.

[J W]

One guy left on our board; the Skipjacks select C Larry Haney and are done drafting.

:highfive: ..... :confused: