Prayers for Gary Carter

Hall of Fame catcher Gary Carter has inoperable brain cancer. Carter's family was informed Monday that he has inoperable glioblastoma. One of Carter's daughters wrote on the family's web site recently that the cancer "is like a snake of tumors that are connected across the back of the brain." Carter, 57, will receive aggressive chemotherapy treatments in an effor to combat the tumors.Monday, the family released a statement after learning of his diagnosis:

"While we are saddened by the news we received today, we take comfort in the overwhelming support and prayers that have been extended to our family during this difficult time. Gary is getting the best care possible and is blessed with an incredible support network including family, friends and loyal fans. Gary was always a fierce competitor on the baseball field and that same tenacity will help him not only fight but win this battle."

Carter, 57, played 19 seasons for the Expos, Mets, Dodgers and Giants and was elected to baseball's Hall of Fame in 2003.

sources: Gabe Laques

McBrayer Baseball Draft Special

In five more days the 2011 MLB draft will be begin, June 6-8. MLB Network will be airing the draft from 6pm to 10pm. They will only show the first round only. Speaking of first round, here is the list of order in this years picks.

• 1. Pittsburgh Pirates
• 2. Seattle Mariners
• 3. Arizona Diamondbacks
• 4. Baltimore Orioles
• 5. Kansas City Royals
• 6. Washington Nationals
• 7. Arizona Diamondbacks (Loux - unsigned)
• 8. Cleveland Indians
• 9. Chicago Cubs
• 10. San Diego Padres (Whitson - unsigned)
• 11. Houston Astros
• 12. Milwaukee Brewers
• 13. New York Mets
• 14. Florida Marlins
• 15. Milwaukee Brewers (Covey - unsigned)
• 16. Los Angeles Dodgers
• 17. Los Angeles Angels
• 18. Oakland Athletics
• 19. Boston Red Sox (V. Martinez - DET)
• 20. Colorado Rockies
• 21. Toronto Blue Jays
• 22. St. Louis Cardinals
• 23. Washington Nationals (Dunn - CWS)
• 24. Tampa Bay Rays (Crawford - BOS)
• 25. San Diego Padres
• 26. Boston Red Sox (Beltre - TEX)
• 27. Cincinnati Reds
• 28. Atlanta Braves
• 29. San Francisco Giants
• 30. Minnesota Twins
• 31. Tampa Bay Rays (R. Soriano - NYY)
• 32. Tampa Bay Rays
• 33. Texas Rangers (C. Lee - PHI)

If you been wondering who the top prospects are out of college here is a list  of players who might go during the first round.

1. Gerrit Cole, Right-Handed Pitcher, UCLA

2. Anthony Rendon, Third Baseman, Rice

3. Trevor Bauer, Right-Handed Pitcher, UCLA

4. George Springer, Outfielder, UConn

5. Mikie Mahtook, Outfielder, LSU

6. Danny Hultzen, Left-Handed Pitcher, Virginia

7. Taylor Jungmann, Right-Handed Pitcher, Texas

8. Jed Bradley, Left-Handed Pitcher, Georgia Tech

9. Sonny Gray, Right-Handed-Pitcher, Vanderbilt


10. Levi Michael, Shortstop, North Carolina

Cardinals Showing Interest in Heath Bell

Last month I heard that the Cardinals where inquiring about Heath Bell. Well this morning Buster Olney of ESPN reported the Cardinals are scouting Heath Bell. Is this really necessary? Fernando Salas has earned the closer role by going 10 for 10 in save opportunities. Bell will become a free agent after this season. Bell wants to stay a Padre but the team will most likely trade him.

If the Padres decide to keep Bell, they could offer him arbitration this winter and if he does go to another team, San Diego will likely be awarded two draft picks due to his likely Type-A free agent status.