Second Round Pick - Esteban Loaiza, SP

Everyone has been screaming for Joe Blanton the last few picks. Blanton is good but I think Loaiza is a betty pick. First, he is more proven that Blanton. Granted, Loaiza isn't hall of fame bound, but he has oodles more experience than Blanton. Second, his K/Inning ratio is 0.80 compared to Blanton's 0.58.

Barry Kiper III

Who the hell is Barry Kiper III?!?!

First Round Pick - Noah Lowry, SP

After seeing half of my 2005 roster go ahead of me, I had to decide where to go for 2006. The IF positions are very weak this year; few first rounders unless you are trying to fill a big hole in your roster. I was decided whether to go SP or CL. A couple top pitchers went ahead of me, like Smoltz, Pettitte and Johnson. Since there were still alot of closers left, I went with Lowry.
Mr. Lowry had a breakout season last year: 13 W, 172 K, 3.78 ERA, 1.310 WHIP. All good numbers. With the Giants being a bit better this year, I expect a few more wins and hopefully 200+ K's.

Last Year's Team

I find it very interesting (and quite flattering) that all the picks so far, except for the first, were players on my team last year. I was surprised to Giambi so high, though.

2006 Draft Preview

The 2006 Draft is quite thin. Although I want to be competitve, it will be tough with so few players under contract and with so few free agents. That being said, I compiled some extra picks to grab some young talent. My first priority will be to fill out the outfield and starting pitching. The infield market will be a stretch for me, save for maybe at catcher.