Fanhouse Mock

1. Nationals - Bryce Harper (C)

College of Southern Nevada

There's no point in fighting it or trying to come up with reasons why this won't happen. Bryce Harper is going to be drafted by the Nationals, and it's simply going to be a matter of how much does he ask for.

2. Pirates - Manny Machado (SS)
Brito H.S. (Miami, Fla.)

The Pirates continue to bear down on Machado. They've continued to look at Jameson Taillon but they have some mild concerns over him getting hit a little this spring, and that's been just enough to sway them toward Machado. I'm told they absolutely love Machado's skill set and the only thing that could get them off him would be some last-minute outrageous demands.

3. Orioles - Jameson Taillon (RHP)
The Woodlands (Texas) H.S.

Baltimore has been on Taillon since the beginning and I don't expect that to change now. Many in the industry are speculating that Taillon could come out with a massive price tag this week, however, so that will be interesting to keep an eye on.

4. Royals - Drew Pomeranz (LHP)
Ole Miss

So, Royals scouting director, J.J. Picollo was probably taking one last look at Pomeranz or Chris Sale this past week, right? Wrong. The Royals were heavily scouting The Citadel's Asher Wojciechowski in his final start, and that contingent of scouts included Picollo. I'm still not ready to say they'd pass on Pomeranz, or Sale for that matter, but with their next pick coming all the way in the second round, they were scouting Wojciechowski with the fourth overall pick in mind. So, it's something to watch. Rumors of them having interest in Yasmani Grandal still linger, but that still appears unlikely.

5. Indians - Chris Sale (LHP)
Florida Gulf Coast

For Cleveland, it will come down to which left arm is available, Sale or Pomeranz. It's possible Michael Choice could sneak into this spot as well. Deck McGuire and Zack Cox have outside chances.

6. Diamondbacks - Deck McGuire (RHP)
Georgia Tech

The word among industry sources is that the Diamondbacks are banking on having McGuire or Sale fall to them, and that is who they'll select. It appears that McGuire will be that guy, and Arizona scouting director Tom Allison was in attendance for his ACC tournament outing. I've been told they have no interest in getting involved with Anthony Ranaudo and have moved off Bryce Brentz.

7. Mets - Zack Cox (3B)
Arkansas



In an ideal scenario, the Mets would love to have Pomeranz and Sale, but unless there's a surprise from the Royals, I can't see too many ways either of them gets to New York. So, the Mets have been looking all over for their potential pick. Cox appears to be leading the way, but Brentz remains in play. And, if you are looking for a wild card, Mets GM Omar Minaya was in Columbus this week to scout Minnesota C/OF Michael Kvasnicka. I've been told to expect a surprise from the Mets, and Kvasnicka or Asher Wojciechowski could be it. It's unclear on how interested they are, but the Mets have also heavily scouted Kolbrin Vitek. - link