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MLB News: Draft Pool Revealed
Monday, February 13th , 1978
With the 1978 rookie draft only 200 days away, teams across Major League Baseball are preparing their scouting missions, trying to assess their long-term needs and hoping that they land the prospect that will positively define their club for the next few years. Most of the young men in the draft pool will have gone as far as they can go, but then, a few will surprise and pan out as quality -- or even great -- professional ballplayers.
For a complete listing of those entered in the draft, consult the newly created draft section on the Transactions page, which will be available for 200 days prior to draft day.
The early favorites to be high picks are the following:
1. Chuck Hayes, 18 year-old CF out of high-school.
2. Ralph Halford, 17 year-old SS out of high-school.
3. Octavio de la Cruz, 17 year-old CF out of high-school.
4. Emmanuel Molina, 18 year-old RF out of high-school.
5. Charlie Rivers, 21 year-old CF out of college.
6. Dennis Rossol, 22 year-old 3B out of college.
7. Roberto Cordova, 17 year-old RF out of high-school.
8. Buzz Verrico, 21 year-old CF out of college.
9. David DeLuca, 18 year-old CF out of high-school.
10. Harold Anthony, 21 year-old CF out of college.
The official OSA Mock Draft will be released on the day of the draft, or you can review the draft pool on the draft page.
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LF Bill Harper Ends Speculation; Signs with Toronto
Friday, February 10th , 1978
Word of a huge deal between Bill Harper and Toronto broke on BNN only minutes before it was officially announced.
The left fielder will join the Hurons for an estimated $650,000 per year over 3 years. Harper has shown he is capable of putting together big money campaigns, which is exactly what Hurons ownership was looking for.
In his career, Harper has played in 1265 games with a .276 batting average. Among his 1248 hits are 210 doubles, 41 triples, and 195 home runs. He has also scored 891 runs, walked 1001 times, tallied 383 stolen bases, and driven in 598 runs.
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RF Frost Inks $550,000 Annual Pact with Denver
Friday, February 10th , 1978
A wave of jubilation swept over Denver today as fans and team officials celebrated the signing of Jackie Frost.
Despite the fact that the Denver Burros will have to pay out $1,100,000 over 2 years, he will certainly draw fans to the park. Let's just hope they don't crank up ticket prices!
Frost has a career .301 average with 2009 hits, including 375 doubles, 104 triples and 144 homers, collected 819 RBIs, scored 995 runs and compiled a .350 OBP.
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