Wayback Machine: June 12, 2005

[Guest John Cougar Lunchbucket]

Met draft produces Pelfrey, Niese, Parnell, Thole and Beato (sort of). A few whiffs too.

http://archives.cranepoolforum.net/zero/f1_t68.shtml

[Ceetar]

Not a good showing for University of Buffalo alum Joe Mihalics, drafted in 34th round, flames out by 2007.

[Guest Edgy DC]

James "J.B." Cox, still grinding away in AA for the Yankees in 2010. No report from this season.

http://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=cox---003jam

C.J. Henry topped out in High A.

http://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=henry-001car

[Guest Edgy DC]

Lunchy wrote: We take P.R. 2B Hector Pellet with our second pick, No. 119 overall.

Good call. A pinch-runner is exactly what he turned out to be.

Pellet (actually Pellot) is a good example of guys who were pushed above their apparent readiness in an accelerated program under Minaya/Bernazard. Whether that's the reason he flamed out is more-or-less speculative, but when it came time to sink or swim, he went glub.

[Guest Edgy DC]

seawolf17 wrote: Mets raise Cain with pick #4: Jeremy Cain, a high school outfielder.

I think this turned out to be sixth-rounder Greg Cain, who never made it out of the Gulf Coast League.

Chance to be five-tool guy.

Ouch: http://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=cain--001gre

[ashie62]

Mets 5th round pick Drew Butera catches for the Twins career sub-Mendoza average.

http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/b/buterdr01.shtml

[Frayed Knot]

By coincidence, BA cranks up their way-back machine this week and ranks (worst to first) how the 2005 draft looks in hindsight for all 30 ML teams.
Mets score around average via this (somewhat superficial) look although further emergence of Parnell and/or Beato could make it look better in the future.

30. Cubs -- Lone big leaguer Donald Veal (2) has a 7.16 ERA in 16 major league innings.
29. Mariners -- Late switch of No. 3 overall pick from Troy Tulowitzki to Jeff Clement (1) was a bad omen.
28. Astros -- Used first pick on Brian Bogusevic (1), had to convert him from pitcher to outfielder.
27. Dodgers -- With failure to sign top pick Luke Hochevar (1s), highlight is Trayvon Robinson (10).
26. Indians -- Tim Lincecum (42) turned down $700,000, leaving Jensen Lewis (3) as best signee.
25. Phillies -- Shrewdest move was taking Vance Worley (20), but he didn't sign until three years later.
24. Rangers -- John Mayberry Jr.'s (1) emergence may salvage something from this draft class.
23. Giants -- Didn't have picks in first three rounds but uncovered super sleeper Sergio Romo (28).
22. Orioles -- Got quality reliever in David Hernandez (16), role player in Nolan Reimold (2).
21. Athletics -- Cliff Pennington (1), Travis Buck (1s) are the best of a mediocre lot.
20. White Sox -- Like most Chisox prospects, Chris Getz (4) and Clayton Richard (8) became trade fodder.
19. Angels -- Peter Bourjos (10) is a future Gold Glover; L.A. rues not signing Buster Posey (50).
18. Marlins -- Chris Volstad (1) led five picks before second round; best choice was Gaby Sanchez (4).
17. Rays -- Blew No. 8 choice on Wade Townsend (1), rallied with Jeremy Hellickson (4).
16. Mets -- Hauled in two starters in Mike Pelfrey (1) and Jonathon Niese (7), plus Josh Thole (13).
15. Royals -- Alex Gordon's (1) resurgence was crucial because he's the only big leaguer in this group.
14. Padres -- No stars, but three useful bats in Chase Headley (2), Nick Hundley (2), Will Venable (7).
13. Tigers -- Detroit signed an MLB-best 10 big leaguers, led by Cameron Maybin (1), Matt Joyce (7).
12. Blue Jays -- After a slow start, Ricky Romero (1) has blossomed into one of game's top young lefties.
11. Twins -- Minnesota regrettably traded Matt Garza (1); kept Kevin Slowey (2), Brian Duensing (3).
10. Cardinals -- Will move up if Colby Rasmus (1) reaches potential, Jaime Garcia (22) stays healthy.
9. Reds -- Jay Bruce (1) is the headliner; Travis Wood (2), Logan Ondrusek (13) also have helped.
8. Pirates -- Andrew McCutchen (1) is Pittsburgh's best first-rounder since Barry Bonds in 1985.
7. Yankees -- Brett Gardner (3) beat expectations, Austin Jackson (8) helped land Curtis Granderson.
6. Braves -- Yunel Escobar (2) is a quality shortstop, Tommy Hanson (22) has frontline upside.
5. Brewers -- Ryan Braun (1) became one of major's most devastating bats within two years.
4. Nationals -- Got an all-around star in Ryan Zimmerman (1), innings-eater in John Lannan (12).
3. Diamondbacks -- Justin Upton (1) a worthy No. 1 pick; also got Micah Owings (3), Greg Smith (6).
2. Rockies -- Colorado hit on just one big leaguer: Troy Tulowitzki (1), baseball's best shortstop.
1. Red Sox -- Jacoby Ellsbury (1), Clay Buchholz (1s), Jed Lowrie (1s) arrived before second round