The NAtionals are on the Clock

[Ruckdad]

Astros have the 21st pick in the first round.  They have said publicly they are striclt going best player available.

[KDOSullivan]

Astros have the 21st pick in the first round.  They have said publicly they are striclt going best player available.

Lord knows they need help everyplace......

What do ya'll know about the kid the Rangers drafted with their #1 pick. A southpaw out of Klein HS.

[EAGLE07]

Astros have the 21st pick in the first round.  They have said publicly they are striclt going best player available.

Lord knows they need help everyplace......

What do ya'll know about the kid the Rangers drafted with their #1 pick. A southpaw out of Klein HS.

Purke is the real deal. He was projected at one point to be the #4 pick. Signability issues had him dropping to the Yankess at #29. I had assumed the Rangers had some kind of deal in place...however, I just saw a story where he is asking for $7 mil. He has a commitment w/ TCU. If he doesn't sign w/ the Rangers he will end up at Angelina Junior College. He is originally from Lufkin where he has worked w/ Angelina head coach/pitching coach, Jeff Livin for years. Fastball touches 96, great curveball, very smooth, efficient delivery. Very polished for a high school pitcher.