I know the Deep Space Nine minor league analytics guys probably hated the five-round first year player draft, but even they’d have to admit that the shorter event led to a whole lot more interest from casual fans. The hype surrounding all of the Cubs’ picks was palpable and I was happy to see the front office and scouting department unencumbered from selecting strictly high floor guys.
No pick was more exciting for me than Burl Callaway, a potential lights-out reliever from Dallas Baptist who possesses the most Texas name ever.