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2008-08-19 11:18
The A’s had two of the biggest coups in the draft, according to Jim Callis at Baseball America.
Biggest Coups, Rounds 1-10
2. Brett Hunter, rhp, Athletics (seventh round, $1.1 million, No. 51 on BA Top 200)
Elbow problems kept him from being a possible top-10 pick, but he’s a steal if healthy.Biggest Coups, Rounds 11-50
4. Dusty Coleman, ss, Athletics (28th round, $675,000, No. 185th on BA Top 200)
An all-star season in the Cape Cod League earned him second-round money.