The Orioles Scouting Director Joe Jordan reiterated yesterday in an interview with Scott Garceau and Anita Marks on 105.7 FM, that the O’s will look to take the best player available with their 5th overall selection.
Jordan also stated that while it is probably safe to assume that will bea pitcher, that nothing is set in stone at this point.
Here are a couple of recent Mock Drafts:
The Sporting News:
http://www.sportingnews.com/blog/MLB_Draft/entry/view/25024/mock_draft_update_top_10_taking_shape;_matzek_moves_up,_trout_rockets_to_10
Updated yesterday, projects the Orioles to select Tyler Matzek with the #5 overall pick.
Project Prospect:
http://projectprospect.com/article/2009/05/24/2009-mlb-mock-draft
Updated May 24th, projects the Orioles to select Tanner Scheppers with the #5 overall pick.
The Baltimore Sun also featured an article on the Draft:
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/baseball/bal-sp.osdraft03jun03,0,6764270.story
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