Cubs Den analyzes whether the Cubs should take a pitcher or a position player with their #2 pick in the 2013 draft
Should Cubs really be locked into a college pitcher with first pick?
The results of our poll thus far are overwhelming. 87% of our readers want the Cubs to take a college pitcher, whether it be Mark Appel, Ryan Stanek, or Sean Manaea.
It seems like a no-brainer. The Cubs need pitching. Soon. They need impact talent on the mound in their organization. I'm one of those guys on board with taking a pitcher with their first round pick (#2 overall).
John Arguello's conclusion:
But it seems to me that if someone like outfielders Austin Wilson, Austin Meadows, and/or Clint Frazier (pictured above) show greater long term impact potential, the Cubs will have to think long and hard about selecting them rather than stretching to fill a need. Though it is the strength of the draft, there really are no "can't miss" prospects among the starting pitchers. The Cubs will have to decide if there is a potential Justin Verlander (who was no sure thing) in the group. If not, maybe they'll have to look to fill their starting pitching needs elsewhere and just take the best available player.
http://www.chicagonow.com/cubs-den/2012/10/should-cubs-really-be-locked-into-a-college-pitcher-with-first-pick/
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