Timbers Tid Bits: Matt Hegdes Edition
by Geoff Gibson on Dec 20, 2011 1:29 PM PST
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PrintWith 2011 closing out here in the next couple weeks, all eyes on MLS are pointing towards the SuperDraft and, with that, we have a couple mock drafts that have Portland selecting defender Matt Hedges as their pick. My personal favorite mocki draft so far is WVHooligan.com's where Drew picked Hedges for Portland:
Portland was hurt by their defense one time too many in their expansion season. Hedges is clearly the best defender in this draft and should be quickly taken here.Other options: Austin Berry (Louisville), Aaron Maund (Notre Dame)
Personally, I'm inclined to agree. Hedges makes the most sense from our perspective. Of course, the Timbers could be lining up all sorts of trades and have something completely different in mind. What do you think? Any other SuperDraft picks interest you?
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I would be surprised if we don't go with a defender or a wide player
With Perlaza, Cooper, Valencia, EJ and Dike already on the roster, another player in Nagbe that could play up there, and the spector Brent Richards perhaps getting a HG, I don’t see any need for a forward unless we unload some of that depth. Center mid is the same story.
Hedges, Berry, Maund, Casio, and even Luis Silva are all guys I’m looking at. Will be watching to see if Jean-Baptiste (CB), Schoenle (CB), Polak (LB) or Kemp (LB) sign a GA. (Should be noted that DC will likely choose a LB GA prospect one spot ahead of us in the draft)
I would be happy getting Hedges in the draft
Although the way he moves looks awkward, his first touch and passing skills are actually pretty good for a player his size. At the college level he hardly ever gets beat and somehow manages to win the ball almost every time it comes near him.
Hedges would seem to be the Timbers guy if he's on the board
Which of course means this will be the one draft six out of the first seven players taken will be defenders.
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