Braves Select Duncan to Kick-Off the SWD

The SWD is under way and Miwaukee Braves owner Dave Scott nabbed slugging outfielder Chris Duncan to start the draft. Other selections to-date:

2. Chatham Ironment - Cla Meredith, P
3. FM Twins - Scott Spiezio, 3b
4. Indianapolis Clowns - Luke Scott, of
5. FM Twins - Greg Norton, of-1b
6. Purgatory Creek Superbas - Eliezer Alfonso, c

A surprise to see Luke Scott fall to number four and to see Alfonso taken early at number six but the Superbas are in need of a catcher.

Braves Select Duncan to Kick-Off the Spring Waiver Draft

The Spring Waiver Draft is under way and Milwaukee Braves owner Dave Scott tabbed slugging outfielder Chris Duncan with the first overall pick. Other picks to-date:

2. Chatham - Cla Meredith, P
3. Fargo-Moorhead - Scott Spiezo, 3b
4. Indianapolis - Luke Scott, of
5. Fargo-Moorhead - Greg Norton, of-1b
6. Purgatory Creek - Eliezer Alfonso, c

The first surprise was Luke Scott falling to number 4 in the draft. Indianapolis owner John Skillings was happy to nab Scott. The next surprise might be the selection of Alfonso in the sixth slot by the Superbas but they were in need of a catcher.

Rampage acquire Jordan Walden

The Red Deer Rampage have acquired pitching prospect Jordan Walden from the Bangor Blue Ox for a 2007 1st round SWD selection and a 2007 2nd round MD selection. Walden was a top pitching prospect in the 2007 draft who fell to the Angels when he has a poor senior season and then signability issues were raised as many thought he would head to Texas. Instead he attended Grayson County JC and extended his signing rights to end of May.

This trade makes sense for both team. Rampage are working on building through youth and Walden does have a very high ceiling. Blue Ox are looking to fill in some of their holes with role playing major leaguers which they should be able to accomplish through the SWD.