Big shakeups in the draft order last night mean we need a re-calibration. My Round 7 mock from the last draft was a great success, let’s see how my predictions can be for a first round this time around.

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#1 – Colorado Rockies

Jordan Peppers, Neutral RHH RF

As I tweeted previously, I believe Colorado has their eye on Jordan Peppers with the #1 overall pick, and traded up to ensure that nobody could get their guy.

#2 – Tampa Bay Devil Rays

Juan Diego De Las Rosas, Contact RHH 2B

Tampa Bay has doubtless fielded many offers for the #2 overall pick, but has rebuked them all. I believe they have their eye firmly set on De Las Rosas in this draft and have no intention of taking the risk of losing their man.

#3 – Boston Red Sox

Charles Magnus, Power RHH LF

Boston is definitely a wild card here at number three, but can they pass up a top-tier slugging prospect from their hometown? I think they’d be hard-pressed to pass up Magnus here, as he likely won’t be on the board when their next pick comes back around.

#4 – St. Louis Cardinals

Garrett Evans, Strikeout RHP

The Cardinals are another interesting case, but taking the consensus top pitcher in the draft if still available at #4 sounds like a good move for them to make. I expect GM Jefferson Steelflex to take a best player available strategy, this would get it started.

#5 – Philadelphia Phillies

Dwendle van Hammersmith, Contact RHH SS

The Phillies have parted with both of their shortstops to acquire their picks, and I anticipate them filling that gap with one of the few top-tier shortstops available early on. Van Hammersmith is a great fit for them.

#6 – Cleveland Indians

Quint “Q” Kimbrel, Contact LHH CF

I expect the Indians to shoot for guaranteed talent up front, and Q Kimbrel is a can’t miss surefire leadoff-caliber hitter in this league. Cardith Lorda is a good comp and a similar pick, but his Minnesota ties may push the Indians away from him.

#7 – Baltimore Orioles

Earl Leicester, Power LHH SS

Baltimore’s target seems like an open secret to me. I expect Leicester to fall to them easily at #7 but no farther.

#8 – San Diego Padres

Cardith Lorda, Contact LHH CF

Another wild card selection here, but I foresee the Padres gunning big with their first round pick, and if Cardith Lorda is still available at #8, I doubt they pass him up.

#9 – Seattle Mariners

Johnny Dickshot, Strikeout RHP

One of the most burning questions of the draft: How far does Dickshot fall? He’s a proven clubhouse leader and a definite commodity. A position switch to pitcher though may give GM’s pause. Seattle seems like a daring organization, and I foresee them taking his clubhouse presence here and seeing how well his arm can pan out later.

#10 – Washington Nationals

Mince Pelling, Power LHH RF

Mince Pelling is not falling past #10 if he does get this far. We all know Washington GM Mick Frizzle’s propensity towards hometown heroes, and Pelling fits the bill to a T.

#11 – Houston Astros

Lim Tincecum, Finesse RHP

This is the Whitt Bass compensatory pick, and I have to imagine that the Astros will want to replace his arm in their rotation with a comparable one. Lim Tincecum fits the bill, and he seems active and ready to go as the season gets underway.

#12 – Los Angeles Dodgers

Aych Imtiyaz, Contact RHH 2B

The Dodgers traded down for the Johnny Dickshot compensatory pick, and I can’t imagine that they’ll pass up on a hometown guy with proven activity bona fides if he falls this far. His clubhouse attitude has been questioned, but he’ll definitely be happy in LA if anywhere. Good pick for the Dodgers here.

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Other potential first rounders:

LF Dominus Nominus, 1B Rusty Shackleford, SP Superbone Threefinger, LF Garrett Evans, SP Jimbob Cooter, 3B Jack Alpha, 3B Henrik Omega

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