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BA just put out their updated top 50. Top 5 still the same with Stewart at #5. Updated 2013 Draft Top 50 - BaseballAmerica.com Here is a link to their complete list of 500 prospects: BaseballAmerica.com: Draft Preview Database

Not draft but from Law's chat: Do you agree with the Buxton/Trout comparisons that are being talked about after Buxton's huge season so far? [h=6]Klaw (2:20 PM) [/h] No, and I say that as a big Buxton fan who would have taken him first overall last year. Trout was a year younger than Buxton when he dominated that same level, with a higher contact rate. But if Buxton is 95% of Trout that's a pretty freaking good player. Also, BA is holding a draft chat at 3 ct

[h=6]Jim (Rhode Island )[/h] I'm not sold on Stewart as a top ten pick. Aren't scouts worried about his control ? [h=6]Klaw (2:16 PM) [/h] If he had plus control now, he'd go first overall. Almost every prospect has a question mark on him. He's a great athlete with four pitches, two plus, and a workable delivery.

Perfect games released their mock today. Have the Twins taking Stewart. KOHL STEWART - RHP - St. Pius X HS, Texas Similar to the Rockies and their connection to Kris Bryant, the Twins have been frequently mentioned in having heavy interest in prep righthander Kohl Stewart, who enjoyed a sensational spring season as the best prep pitcher since Dylan Bundy, who went No. 4 overall to the Orioles in 2011. MLB Mock Draft Version 3 | Perfect Game USA

From Law's chat: Your best guess - Kohl Stewart going to sign an MLB contract or go to A&M to back up Jonny football? [h=6]Klaw (2:09 PM) [/h] He's going to sign.

Keith Law's chat will be starting any minute now. Get your Twins draft questions in! Chat: Chat with Keith Law - SportsNation - ESPN

Due to the draft baseball america released their Prospect Hot sheet one day early. Making his first appearance to the list is Alex Meyers at 9. Here is what they had to say: No. 9 Alex Meyer, rhp, Twins Team: Double-A New Britain (Eastern) Age: 23 Why He’s Here: 1-0, 1.42, 6 1/3 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 2 BB, 10 SO The Scoop: Meyer had a rather pedestrian month of May, giving up at least three earned runs in four of his five starts. On the day the calendar flipped to June, however, he went out and posted the line you see here, fanning a season-high 10 against Bowie. He picked up his first win since April 25 and stands second in the EL in strikeouts with 73 in 61 innings, though he leads the way with 10.8 strikeouts per nine innings. Full article = click link: Prospect Hot Sheet (June 6): Xander Bogaert's Big Bat Leads The List - BaseballAmerica.com

Due to the draft baseball america released their Prospect Hot sheet one day early. Making his first appearance to the list is Alex Meyers at 9. Here is what they had to say: No. 9 Alex Meyer, rhp, Twins Team: Double-A New Britain (Eastern) Age: 23 Why He’s Here: 1-0, 1.42, 6 1/3 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 2 BB, 10 SO The Scoop: Meyer had a rather pedestrian month of May, giving up at least three earned runs in four of his five starts. On the day the calendar flipped to June, however, he went out and posted the line you see here, fanning a season-high 10 against Bowie. He picked up his first win since April 25 and stands second in the EL in strikeouts with 73 in 61 innings, though he leads the way with 10.8 strikeouts per nine innings. Full article = click link: Prospect Hot Sheet (June 6): Xander Bogaert's Big Bat Leads The List - BaseballAmerica.com

A few more questions fro Christopher Crawfords chat (internet is finally working). [TABLE=width: 0] [TD=class: chatmsgtext viewer_text][TABLE=width: 0] [/TD] Comment From Cory Who do the Twins look at in round 2, #43? [/TABLE] [/TABLE] [TABLE=width: 0] [TD=class: chatmsgtime, bgcolor: #F6F6F6]8:54 [/TD] [TD=class: chatmsgtext altcaster_text][TABLE=width: 0] [/TD] I think it depends on what route they go at 43. If they go with Stewart or McGuire I think they look at a college arm like Balog or Chris Anderson, someone along those lines. If they go Gray then prep pitcher like Jacob Brentz or Blake Taylor. [/TABLE] [/TABLE] [TABLE=width: 0] [TD=class: chatmsgtext viewer_text][TABLE=width: 0] [/TD] Comment From Cory Would Byron Buxton still be the #1 rated player in this draft as well as last year? [/TABLE] [/TABLE] [TABLE=width: 0] [TD=class: chatmsgtime, bgcolor: #F6F6F6]8:59 [/TD] [TD=class: chatmsgtext altcaster_text][TABLE=width: 0] [/TD] Absolutely. I was on board with Buxton ever since I laid eyes on him in Chicago in 2012. What a beast. [/TABLE] [/TABLE] [TABLE=width: 0] [TD=class: chatmsgtext viewer_text][TABLE=width: 0] [/TD] Comment From Casey What do you think Stewart's price tag is? [/TABLE] [/TABLE] [TABLE=width: 0] [TD=class: chatmsgtime, bgcolor: #F6F6F6]9:36 [/TD] [TD=class: chatmsgtext altcaster_text][TABLE=width: 0] [/TD] Over slot, for sure. My guess is somewhere in the $5, $5.5 range, assuming he goes 4. [/TABLE] [/TABLE] [TABLE=width: 0] [TD=class: chatmsgtext viewer_text][TABLE=width: 0] [/TD] Comment From Muggsy which is the better option for the twins: mcquire and +$2million to spend on the rest of their draft or stewart @ $5 million and virtually nothing to spend on the rest of their draft? [/TABLE] [/TABLE] [TABLE=width: 0] [TD=class: chatmsgtime, bgcolor: #F6F6F6]9:52 [/TD] [TD=class: chatmsgtext altcaster_text][TABLE=width: 0] [/TD] I think it's Stewart, and I wouldn't say virtually nothing. They'd still have $3 million or so to play with. If he signs for $5 [/TABLE] [/TABLE] [TABLE=width: 0] [TD=class: chatmsgtext viewer_text][TABLE=width: 0] [/TD] Comment From Ryan Tom Windle to the Twins at 43? [/TABLE] [/TABLE] [TABLE=width: 0] [TD=class: chatmsgtime, bgcolor: #F6F6F6]10:00 [/TD] [TD=class: chatmsgtext altcaster_text][TABLE=width: 0] [/TD] He should be available, it would be a slight reach but not the worst thing in the world. More of a back-end starter to me. [/TABLE] [/TABLE] If any are a repost, sorry

Stupid internet is down so I'm stuck using my phone. Here is what law had to say: Pick:Stewart Analysis:*They have considered Reese McGuire, and I think they'd take Gray or Appel if either one got here, assuming they knew either player would sign. He has a chat at 2 est so go ask him questions

Mayo's new and final mock. Twins going Stewart. Jonathan Gray still looking like No. 1 overall pick in MLB First-Year Player Draft | MLB.com: News

Twins had Buxton #1 on their board. 99% of experts had Buxton #1 on their boards. Most experts have stated they still have Buxton above Appel. Why is it surprising they took the better player? Draft for talent and not need.

Keith Law backed up this Peter Gammons tweet that the Rockies are interested in Smith at #3. Update, also confirmed by McDaniels. Peter Gammons @pgammo 6m Draft is so unpredictable that it appears the ’Stros and Cubs @1-2 are in quandaries, and teams think the Rockies @3 go 1B Dominic Smith. A

It is no more ridiculous as us taking McGuire. Most experts have smith higher than McGuire

From Peter Gamons: Peter Gammons @pgammo 6m Draft is so unpredictable that it appears the ’Stros and Cubs @1-2 are in quandaries, and teams think the Rockies @3 go 1B Dominic Smith.

Buxton 4-4 with a double, a triple, 2 runs, and an RBI....oh, and it is only the 4th inning.

Having a prospect who a lot of experts think might be the best in all of baseball by the end of the year is not to be scoffed at. BA, Law, Mayo, Christopher Crawford all still prefer Buxton to Appel.

This would make a lot of people happy. Hopefully they can get him at a good price.

Interesting article from BA about how teams used their money last year. Astros took Correa way under slot to clear money while the Jays only played their 5th-10th round picks a combined $31,000! The red Sox and cubs signed kids for $1,000 so they could spend it else where. Don't have to take McGuire at #4 to have money to spend else where. Link below: Using Last Year's Money Lessons To Look Ahead - BaseballAmerica.com

Nice info. I'm not surprised that they expect to take more pitchers than hitters in the first 10 rounds. Pitching is the strength of the draft. What I'm wondering is where they are going to get their catcher. They have made it clear they are going to grab one and prep catchers is a strength of the draft.

Sickels released his top 50 hitters and pitchers for the draft. Here are the links: Pitchers: MLB Draft 2013: Updated consensus mock draft list - SBNation.com Hitters: 2013 MLB Draft: Top 50 Hitters on John's Draft Board - Minor League Ball

Guessing the two MN kids I don't have the Twins taking. Chris Anderson to the Cardinals at 28 and Windle to the Royals at 34. Guessing my personal favorite Kyle Serrano to the Astro's at 40 with an over slot deal. Bam!

SB nation put together a consensus draft list between 7 different expert mocks. No surprise but it goes Gray, Appel, Bryant, Stewart. Link for the full list: MLB Draft 2013: Updated consensus mock draft list - SBNation.com

A few more questions/answers. Andrew (Minnesota): Latest rumblings on Twins pick at #4? Are they dialed in on Stewart if "Big 3" goes 1-2-3? Conor Glassey: Yes, I think that's the most likely scenario. Buck (Galveston Island): What if Kohl Stewart becomes the RH version of Clayton Kershaw? I know it's a big if , but for about $4-4.5m why not take the first ever RHP HS kid. Why let some other team (Minn) take some one from Houston's own back yard and reap all the rewards. Conor Glassey: Yeah, that's a big if. I imagine that a high school righthander will someday go 1-1, but I don't think Stewart's the guy just because he's from the same area as the team with the first pick. Gray, Appel and Bryant are better. Who are the best college middle infielders in this draft? Conor Glassey: It's slim pickins in that regard. For college shortstops, the best one on the BA 500 is Mississippi junior college SS Tim Anderson at 26. Stephen F. Austin State SS Hunter Dozier is at 39, but he’ll likely move to 3B. Mississippi State’s Adam Frazier is at 144, East Carolina’s Jack Reinheimer is at 155. Brutal year for college shortstops. Second base isn’t much better. JaCoby Jones from LSU is at 75, but he has serious questions about his bat, UConn senior L.J. Mazzilli is at 250….Tony Kemp! from Vanderbilt at 269…. Any news leaking out about HOU at #1 yet? Conor Glassey: No, I expect a similar scenario to last year. I bet they're still hammering on signability and working through scenarios. I'm not sure we'll know who Houston's taking until minutes before the draft.

He has some signabilty concerns so he could definitely fall. Questions is could the Twins find the money to sign him. As they showed last year with JO they have no problem drafting a "short" pitcher.