Back to the Chicago Cubs Newsfeed

Re-drafting the first round of the 2008 MLB draft

Related Topics: Tim Beckham, Vietnam

The 2008 MLB draft was supposed to be loaded, with a very strong 2007 collegiate national team placing seven guys in the top three rounds and what seemed like a solid crop of high school position players as well. It hasn't worked out that way, with only one true superstar coming out of this draft class, a couple of very solid everyday players, and just one consistent major-league starting pitcher -- who was drafted in the 25th round.

This re-draft is based on two major criteria: the players' careers to date and my projections of value they still have to offer (though the list does include players whose careers are likely over).