Dan Kirby

Draft junkie. Cubs junkie. I one time did a commercial for cereal that never aired.

    Brett Morales set a school record with 17 strikeouts in his last start. (perfectgame.org)
    By Dan Kirby On Thursday, May 16th, 2013
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    2013 MLB draft: Ten high school players on the rise

    The 2013 MLB draft is now less than three weeks away with the first round to be held on June 6. This is the seventh in a series of prep players who have impressed recently, either improving their stock, or proving More...

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    By Dan Kirby On Wednesday, May 15th, 2013
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    Mock 2013 MLB draft: Top 75 picks

    The 2013 MLB draft is now just over two weeks away with the first round to be held on June 6. Based on everything I’ve seen, read and heard, here is my latest attempt at trying to predict the impossible — More...

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    By Dan Kirby On Friday, May 10th, 2013
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    2013 MLB draft: Ten high school players on the rise

    The 2013 MLB draft is now less than a month away with the first round to be held on June 6. This is the sixth in a series of prep players who have impressed recently, either improving their stock, or proving the More...

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    By Dan Kirby On Monday, May 6th, 2013
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    2013 MLB draft: 15 high school players on the rise

    The 2013 MLB draft is just about a month away with the first round to be held on June 6. This is the fifth in a series of prep players who have impressed over the last week, either improving their draft stock, More...

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    By Dan Kirby On Friday, May 3rd, 2013
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    2013 MLB draft: 25 high-upside targets for Chicago Cubs

    In my last article, I addressed the Chicago Cubs need for more depth at the catching position with 10 possible options in the 2013 MLB draft. This time around, I take a look at 25 players I believe have high upsides More...

    Chris Okey is one of the more polished players available in the draft. (Orlandosentinal.com)
    By Dan Kirby On Wednesday, May 1st, 2013
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    2013 MLB draft: Ten catchers the Chicago Cubs should target

    One of the biggest positional needs in the Chicago Cubs organization is behind the plate. With a lack of depth at a premium position, this is one area that should be addressed in the 2013 MLB draft. There are three More...

    Jonathan Gray has been the best pitcher in college this season.
    By Dan Kirby On Sunday, April 28th, 2013
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    2013 MLB draft 9.0: First round, lottery picks

    With just about 40 days left until the 2013 MLB draft, the list of potential first-rounders seems to be getting longer and longer. Here is my latest attempt at doing the impossible and trying to predict the top More...

    Bobby Wahl has proven to be one of the best arms available in the 2013 MLB draft.
    By Dan Kirby On Tuesday, April 23rd, 2013
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    2013 MLB draft: Ten college players on the rise

    This is the fourth in a series of college players who have been performing on a higher level and have seen their 2013 MLB draft stock rise because of it. Here are 10 players who have impressed as of late: 2013 More...

    Carlos Salazar struck out a career-high 19 batters on Friday.
    By Dan Kirby On Sunday, April 21st, 2013
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    2013 MLB draft: Ten high school players who are on the rise

    This is the fourth in a series of prep players who have impressed as of late, either improving their 2013 MLB draft stock or showing the preseason hype was real. These are in no particular order: Carlos Salazar More...

    Sean Manaea is the best available left-hander in the draft. (Photo by Sportspix)
    By Dan Kirby On Friday, April 19th, 2013
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    2013 MLB draft: Top 25 left-handed pitchers

    With just about 50 days left until the 2013 MLB draft, I thought it would be a good time to put together positional rankings. We start with the 25 best southpaws in the draft: Sean Manaea, the best left-hander More...

    Phil Bickford has as much upside as anyone in the 2013 MLB draft. (www.vcstar.com)
    By Dan Kirby On Tuesday, April 16th, 2013
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    2013 MLB draft : Ten high school players on the rise

    This is the third in a series of prep players who have impressed in recent weeks, either improving their 2013 MLB draft stock because of it, or proving the preseason hype was real. These are in no particular order: Phil More...

    Alex Bregman has led second-ranked LSU to a 32-2 record.
    By Dan Kirby On Thursday, April 11th, 2013
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    LSU freshman Alex Bregman having season for the ages

    Alex Bregman has led second-ranked LSU to a 32-2 record. There are hitting streaks, and then there is what LSU freshman shortstop Alex Bregman is doing. Over his last 22 games, the 6’-1” right-hander has recorded More...

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