Lucky, Mariners ... or wait, lucky Rockies, getting Ethan Holliday, the top hitting talent in the draft. All of the first nine position player prospects this year (through pick No. 14) are shortstops.

For the past decade, the Angels have been mired in mediocrity, attempting to patch holes in their bullpens by drafting reinforcements and rushing them up the ladder. In the process, they've lost out ...