1980 Rookie Draft

[Erik Bedard]

Davis was the guy I really wanted. Had him by far the highest remaining on the board. Considered taking him first in this round. His '85 should be great and his '83 isn't bad either. Tons of resign value too. Fantastic pick this late.

[jaybird_1981]

Yeah I was hoping I could nab Davis.

[J W]

Thanks. As it turns out we believe the value in this draft is in Round 4. We wouldn't mind picking again if the right player is there. Mark Brouhard was on our radar too.

[leecemark]

--Brouhard does have several years as a big time lefty masher. Great platoon guy. Agree that the strength of this draft is in its depth. Not such a great year to pick high, but a very good year to have lots of picks. I had more 2nd round values than their were picks, so many lasted into the 3rd. Ditto on 3rds into the 4th. Either of my teams still willing to give up a future 4th even at this late point in the round. Nobody I'd give more than that for though.

[Sockeye]

There is one player left that was #32 on our draftboard. I won't give away their position but I am extremely surprised they are still undrafted.

[catcher24]

Do I need Craig to confirm again on Dybzinski, or can the Jaxx go ahead?

[Erik Bedard]

I'd say go for it.

[leecemark]

yes, go for it

[catcher24]

Well, with only six picks to go I figured we had plenty of time anyway. Had to leave for a while right after posting that anyway. The Jaxx, with their final pick in the 1980 rookie draft, take

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JEFF JONES, PITCHER

[Erik Bedard]

the Gold Sox take Dave Beard

[jaybird_1981]

With the 63rd pick in the 1980 first year player draft the Milwaukee Iron select:
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CF-Bob Dernier

[rmadachik]

The Gamblers pick

Terry Harper

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[dust bunnies]

Dust Bunnies select Scott Holman

[leecemark]

and that concludes the 1980 rookie draft.