Sure, we are months away from the 2008 MLB draft, but with the Yanks about to get a supplemental 1st-round pick with Viz declining arbitration, it is time to talk draft.

First, here is the draft order (Remember, the top 15 teams can’t lose their 1st round pick even if they sign a Type-A FA):

1. Devil Rays
2. Pirates
3. Royals
4. Orioles
5. Giants
6. Marlins
7. Reds
8. White Sox
9. Nationals
10. Astros
11. Rangers
12. Athletics
13. Cardinals
14. Twins
15. Dodgers
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16. Brewers
17. Blue Jays
18. Mets (From Braves for T. Glavine)
19. Cubs
20. Mariners
21. Tigers
22. Mets
23. Padres
24. Phillies
25. Rockies
26. Diamondbacks
27. Twins (from Angels for T. Hunter)
28. Yankees
29. Indians
30. Red Sox

The Yankees will have two picks in the first 40 or so selections, just like they did in ‘06 when they selected Ian Kennedy and Joba Chamberlain.

Study up, kiddies!

Here is Keith Law’s list of top 60 amateurs (ESPN Insider, sorry).

Here is a list from Jonathan Mayo at MLB.com of ‘08 draft targets.