Draft Dope: Red Sox

June 6, 2007

Draft History (Click the year to view the picks)
Year	Top Pick
1992	Tony Sheffield
1993	Trot Nixon
1994	Nomar Garciaparra
1995	Andy Yount
1996	Josh Garrett
1997	John Curtice
1998	Adam Everett
1999	Rick Asadoorian
2000	Phil Dumatrait
2001	Kelly Shoppach
2002	Jon Lester
2003	David Murphy
2004	Dustin Pedroia
2005	Jacoby Ellsbury
2006	Jason Place

Scouting Director: Jason McLeod (first year: 2005)
Order in 2007 Rotation: 20th
Extra Picks: Supplemental first round (55th, for loss of Type B free agent Alex Gonzalez to Reds), supplemental first round (62nd, for loss of Type B free agent Keith Foulke to Indians)
Lost Picks: First round (20th, for signing Type A free agent Julio Lugo from Dodgers)
Trend: After drafting conservatively for several years, Boston went for impact bats, arms and athletes last season. The Red Sox are not afraid to spend, having spent more than $14 million for bonuses in the last two drafts, including $8.5 million last year.
This Year's Outlook: The Red Sox lost their first-rounder, so they don't pick until No. 55, then go again at 62. It's conceivable--or even likely--that they'll take a shot at a player who slips for signability reasons.