Draft Round 1

This is not the day of down in the mouth look at a bad loss and how below .500 we are. Today is the hope of the future. That hope is . . . Jameson Tallion.

Tallion a right handed pitcher from Texas with a high 90's fastball, and staying power. Leaves the fastball up a little too much, and that will be most of his work in the minors. Great curve and change make the fastball even better. He is high quality. Picking him shows that the Pirates are really looking to get the best player in the draft. He was rated number 2 by most people behind the already drafted Bryce Harper. The need for the Pirates is not pitching, as they are knee deep in prospects at pitching. The need was at short where another high school kid sat ranked third. I like the pick of Tallion. He can be great and maybe even faster than most. He is ace talent stuff. Good pick. Expect to see him signed as the Pirates will have money to throw him. As Tim Williams from Bucco Fans points out, they do not need to sign for organizational depth. They are going to sign for prospects. I also think that they do not have a Comp A round pick, which will save them a little money.

Here is a list of guys to watch for tomorrow as the Pirates will try to steal more by going over slot signing bonuses.