Potential 2013 Twins draft picks: Colin Moran & Kris Bryant

[cmb0252]

Article from Mayo on Bryant:

 

University of San Diego third baseman Kris Bryant likely top 10 pick in Draft | MLB.com: News

 

A nice down to earth quote from Bryant:

" I would be lying if I said I didn't think a lot about the future," Bryant said Saturday, after the Toreros knocked off Portland, 10-2. "For me, it's just about sticking with that routine and not letting the outside factors get to me. When you start letting that get to you, you aren't having fun, and that's what this game is all about."

[diehardtwinsfan]

How about Bryant going #1?

 

This would surprise me. And it wouldn't keep Col or Chi from passing up on Appel or Gray. Honestly, the only way I see the Twins getting one of those is if Houston can get Stewart for 4M or so and Col remains enamored with Bryant. Otherwise, I think we are getting Manaea or Stewart. Personally, I like both of those guys a lot, though Appel and Gray definitely fit the short term need better.

[cmb0252]

From Jim callis' chat today:

 

 

• A lot of talk around here that Bryant will be the pick over one of the big arms. The idea of Correa, Bryant, Singleton, and Springer is exciting, but would that be a mistake?
  

Jim Callis: I wouldn't call it a mistake. But as hard as it is to find frontline starting pitching, I wouldn't pass on Appel and Gray.

 

• Can you describe what kind of player Moran is if he only reaches a decent floor and what kind of player he could be if he reaches a reasonable ceiling? Would you project him similarly to a less defensive Rendon?
  

Jim Callis: Decent floor would be a .270/10 HR first baseman, reasonable ceiling would be a .300/20 HR third baseman. Less defensive Rendon isn't a bad call, but also less power too.