What an honor to be involved in such a worthwhile endeavor and actually witness fruit from my labor with my own two eyes as a small piece of the puzzle in the bigger scheme of things. I am typing this message in a business center in Tampa and must say that Reggie Williams has a list of top prospects on one team that includes many draft eligible players and all deserve a shot to be seen and evaluated by the baseball establishment. Many reps were here today and couldn't believe their eyes. Reggie Williams is doing a fantastic job here with these inner city kids he has with 60 players in all that certainly deserve consideration for grants and other support from Major League baseball and our government. There "ARE" minorities playing baseball in Tampa Bay regardless of what you have heard, every ballpark within a 30 mile radius was full of teams and players from the Gulf of Mexico back to the far east side of Tampa Bay! In my opinion, based on my observations, some of these leagues qualify for Urban League money for Inner-city needs. I know because I have been in a great deal of these parks in the past two days. It will be good for the Tampa Bay area here, and most importantly, will change lives that would not otherwise, be afforded the opportunity here in the Tampa Bay area. A mission that I am thankful to be a part of that will benefit all. Reggie is very excited about these players and looks forward to raising the necessary funds to do great things including taking a team to Jupiter next time around. Come see for yourselves! You will not believe your eyes! peace Shep

I enjoy reading your posts but if I am not mistaken don't you advise amateur players. Do you advise these players and are you trying to get them more exposure or are you just helping the baseball community know about these players.

Mr Hand,

I believe in promoting baseball and prospects who demonstrate the same desire and passion I once had to play the game.

I have several agendas, but believe me when I say this, all my agendas are good in our Maker's Eyes.

His Will for me, is most important in my daily endeavors.

Peace,
Shep

where and what is the DOGPOUND?

ReggieWilliamsBaseball.com

"This is a place where if you have the time, we can change your life." quote-Reggie Williams

"The Dog Pound">here ya go TR

Shep, I do have great respect for you. I accept that your enthusiasm is second to your integrity. As such, I have eaten those words.

I will be in Tampa Friday and Saturday, and will catch two games before heading to Miami for Saturday night and Sunday.

Hopefully, I will see some of the talent you are enjoying.

Peace.

My brother Look forward to seeing you sir. Got me a good stalker ray-gun today for the Griffith show at Middleton HS where you will also see Anthony Langston. peace back at cha, shep

Sent ya' a pm noreast

Well, it looks like it's going to be a very interesting day in the MLB draft room on the first day. There will be a surprise or two. Good work out there! Good to see a true "prophet in the sandlot" is still around beating down the bushes to find gold!

Those clips over at Perfect Game's messageboard in scout talk are excellent! I liked the kid named Reginald Williams who looks like he's ready now! Durant looked good also and I already know about Turner. I'm going to see Langston this friday March 2nd at the Middleton vs Hillsborough show down. Do you think Turner is a better all-around player than Burgess? Will try to get over to Turner's game at Brandon HS as well. See you all there. Booking flights and reservations now!

Longtime player now Longtime Observer

How does one know what the "biggest surprises of 2007 MLB draft" are when it hasn't occured yet?

TPM, I was wondering the same!

LOL! If we knew about 'em now, then by the time June rolls around, there wouldn't be much of a surprise involved, would there?

quote:

Originally posted by Tiger Paw Mom:
How does one know what the "biggest surprises of 2007 MLB draft" are when it hasn't occured yet?

I've got a couple of pitchers on my list who I hope ARE big surprises, but you won't find out who they are until July.

Painguy,
That's why they call it a surprise. It's kept quiet and not posted all over the place, am I correct in this assumption?

I do believe that answer would depend on the "nature of your agenda" and the "spread the word" will also include Radio Shows .

Painguy, Are you an associate scout for a MLB team?

peace CC
Shep

I would like to point out one overlooked part of the title for this thread for the benefit of all>
Here ya go>Title of thread: CANDIDATES for: "Biggest Surprises of the 2007 MLB Draft".
*Please notice the bold print word for future reference to this thread. Thank You

quote:

Originally posted by Shepster:

quote:

I would like to point out one overlooked part of the title for this thread for the benefit of all who may have missed the original title.
Here ya go, the following is the title of this thread> CANDIDATES for: "Biggest Surprises of the 2007 MLB Draft"
*Please notice the bold print word for future reference to this thread. Thank You Shep

Fair enough, but you left out the word MY.

Is this your opinion OR radio show talk?

Does it matter? It is all speculation...they are all "prospects"!

I gotta go with painguy's list

What's with the semantics??? It seems to me that the title to this thread is very fitting.

Longtime Player now Longtime Observer

Yup!
I also missed "candidates"...but a surprise is something "unexpected" and if you are on someones, anyones list...
No harm meant.

Shepster have you seen #15 Santoni class of 08 at Tampa Prep formerly of Wharton. stats at www.maxprep.com leadoff hitter and plays all outfield positions.