FanGraphs 2021 Draft Day 1 Mega Chat
| 6:46 |
: Hello from Denver. I am in a hotel, not at the draft itself. Hope everyone’s doing well.
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| 6:47 |
: KG and I are still trying to ascertain who is going 1. Pittsburgh hasn’t tipped their hand and nothing concrete coming thru the agents right now. |
| 6:47 |
: Odds on a surprise with Watson at #1?
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| 6:47 |
: Very remote at this point. He might slip deep into the top 10 based on latest buzz
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| 6:48 |
: Are the Angels the garbage disposal of the top 10 picks or are they being more proactive? Seem all over the place.
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| 6:48 |
: I think they’ll snap up a good value guy who falls and if not do Taylor. |
| 6:48 |
: Kevin talked about how important it is for area scouts to be part of the draft room from a morale and even effectiveness perspective. But wouldn’t a team doing this be not scouting an important WWBA tournament going on right now due to the late date of this draft?
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| 6:48 |
: Some teams have junior scouts whose job revolves around seeing the next class before this one is picked. Seems smart
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| 6:49 |
: There seem to be a lot of teams in the top ten connected to Jobe. Why? Teams know that high school pitchers are much riskier than any other demographic, right? Is he just that much better than any other recent high school pitcher?
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| 6:49 |
: Whats up? Is there any new news about Leiter pricing himself down to the 4th pick to the Sox?
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| 6:49 |
: Yeah, his repertoire is deeper than Abel’s, he’s better than Priester… |
| 6:49 |
: They are definitely still trying, according to a source picking ahead of them that I spoke to a couple of minutes ago……still don’t think the gambit works.
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| 6:50 |
: Could the Nats cut somewhat of a deal at 11 and try to price Jaden Hill down to them at 47? Would that be needed? Who would that involve in the 1st?
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| 6:50 |
: Benny Montgomery’s name now connected there
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| 6:50 |
: so prob not
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| 6:50 |
: Percent chance that Mayer doesn’t go 1?
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| 6:50 |
: Right now I would go Mayer 60%, Davis 30%, Watson 10% |
| 6:51 |
: So I know that Draft Day is the main course tonight, but any thoughts on the appetizer (MLB Futures game)? NL hitters seemed to take advantage of the altitude….
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| 6:51 |
: Francisco Alvarez lit up BP
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| 6:51 |
: How does the talent in this draft class compare to the past few seasons?
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| 6:51 |
: Maybe a little less star power up at the top, but the depth is outstanding.
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| 6:53 |
: How deep into teams draft boards will they have held personal workouts with players?
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| 6:53 |
: VERY deep. Sure they work out potential first rounders, but there are all sorts of workouts, some just regional where you go as deep as day three guys. |
| 6:53 |
: How much does Tork’s FV change if he’s a 50 at 3B?
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| 6:53 |
: He’s not tho
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| 6:53 |
: Narrator’s voice: He’s not.
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| 6:53 |
: Do the high school players opting out affect the overall board very much, or is the player pool too big for that to really matter?
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| 6:53 |
: Doesn’t really move the needle a bunch.
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| 6:54 |
: Ok I’m sure I’m not the only who is going to ask but: do you anticipate the board being updated with the list of potential draftees or will you just integrate drafted players into the team lists |
| 6:54 |
: there is a draft board
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| 6:54 |
: Hi guys, if the Orioles could a deal, who could they look for overslot later in the draft?
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| 6:54 |
: If you are going to try that, you can’t just have one guy targeted for the later bonus push, you need multiple options.
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| 6:54 |
: Are the Rangers taking Leiter or far from a done deal.
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| 6:54 |
: I still think so, yes.
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| 6:54 |
: What’s the vibe in the pittsburgh draft room? |
| 6:55 |
: NOBODY KNOWS. They’ve been exceptionally quiet.
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| 6:55 |
: Thank you for all of the hard work. I hope you have some time off lined up.
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| 6:55 |
: maybe!
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| 6:55 |
: Any word on teams in the top 10 cutting deals?
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| 6:55 |
: We’re hearing BAL at 5 and suddenly ARZ at 6 as possible candidates.
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| 6:56 |
: Hey, so what’s the deal with Schwellenbach and Tyler Whitaker? What can we expect from them? Are they any good? |
| 6:56 |
: Is there a chance Kumar falls to the Mets?
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| 6:56 |
: 0.87352%
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| 6:56 |
: I’m not really on either Scwellenbach or Whittaker.
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| 6:56 |
: whittaker traditional RF, whiffs, power, frame. Schwell relief look on the mound, fringe util piece as a bat, imo
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| 6:56 |
: How far does Lawlar have to drop for it to become a legitimate possibility that he ends up at Vandy? Could Cincinnati make a play for him with a handshake agreement with their massive bonus pool?
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| 6:56 |
: Word is he needs top 5 money, so do the math. |
| 6:57 |
: I’ve heard 6 or bust, maybe CIN could blow it out for him. Not sure they’re prepared for that and think they need depth more than most orgs, so feel sunlikely
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| 6:57 |
: what are the most likely landing spots for Jobe is he doesn’t go #3?
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| 6:57 |
: 7-11 . . . mmmmm Slurpee
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| 6:58 |
: If the Pirates don’t take Mayer, would that cause chaos for other teams and their draft?
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| 6:58 |
: Would really just shuffle up the first five or six picks.
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| 6:58 |
: Any intrigue unfolding at 1-1? |
| 6:58 |
: Tons, but it’s all speculation. Nobody seems to know what they are doing…..
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| 7:00 |
: Thanks for the coverage! When can we expect to see these players debut in the minor leagues?
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| 7:00 |
: Next month, but expect a lot of pitchers to just be shut down.
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| 7:01 |
: Mike Rizzo’s record of picking SP is spotty at best in the draft. Who are you hearing he drafts?
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| 7:01 |
: There’s a late Benny Montgomery rumor….
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| 7:01 |
: how much lighter is marcelo mayer as a prospect than manny machado was *at the time machado was drafted*? mayer seems to get tagged with ‘upside like seager’ but it seems like mayer is more well-regarded than seager was at the time of the draft.
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| 7:02 |
: Good question. Machado was similar in that he ws on the SS/3B line but I don’t think Marcelo has quite that much power projection
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| 7:02 |
: Odds that the O’s take lawlar if he’s available? Did they think he’d be available at 5?
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| 7:02 |
: Very low, I think they’d prefer Watson over Lawlar.
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| 7:02 |
: With ten minutes to go, do you think the Pirates are actually still figuring out who to take, or has their decision just not leaked yet?
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| 7:02 |
: I think they’re still trying to nail down a deal.
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| 7:03 |
: Gut feeling on O’s pick?
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| 7:03 |
: Watson or cut a deal on McLain.
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| 7:03 |
: Do you think the Jays go underslot to try and pry a guy away from a college commitment in the 3rd round to make up for the lack of a 2nd round pick, or do they just take the best player they can get for slot?
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| 7:03 |
: rumor is they wanna cut in the first
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| 7:04 |
: We have Harold Reynolds comping Marcelo Mayer to Joe Namath. There have to be better people for this kind of event, no?
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| 7:04 |
: I mean, they’re chatting with you at FanGraphs, so you’re still a winner.
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| 7:04 |
: If Harry Ford falls enough, do you see him going to Georgia Tech? If so, where is “enough”
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| 7:04 |
: Feels like he’ll go somewhere where he’ll sign.
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| 7:04 |
: Are you doing a last minute mock or no ?
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| 7:05 |
: not enough changes to do one. McLain 5 is the lone piece of real-feeling dope
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| 7:05 |
: cowser 6 maybe as a cut if no lawlar
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| 7:05 |
: Will Bednar ceiling/floor?
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| 7:05 |
: He reportedly is asking for $3 mil, so floor is likely in the 20-25 range. Ceiling is mid to late teens, but unlikely.
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| 7:06 |
: I’m assuming Henry Davis at 4 if Leiter isn’t there ?
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| 7:06 |
: Also my assumption, but I don’t feel super great about it.
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| 7:07 |
: sounds like Henry Davis 1
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| 7:08 |
: How high would Gunnar Hoglund go without the TJ surgery?
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| 7:08 |
: 6-10
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| 7:10 |
: So Mayer or Leiter 2?
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| 7:10 |
: That’s the question!
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| 7:10 |
: Detroit going mayer for sure?
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| 7:10 |
: If he’s there, I believe so.
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| 7:10 |
: Who are your favorite second round overslot types in this draft?
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| 7:10 |
: Braden Montgomery
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| 7:11 |
: I shouldn’t read too much into Jasson Dominguez just beating the crap out of the ball at the futures game, right?
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| 7:11 |
: thought he had 5 raw during BP
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| 7:11 |
: Is Jobe @ 3 for Tigers a reach with history of prep pitchers?
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| 7:11 |
: Does Davis know hes been drafted in the studio right now?
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| 7:11 |
: would be, but feels unlikely to happen now that Davis seems to be goig 1
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| 7:11 |
: Almost certainly.
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| 7:12 |
: Is there a shot McClain falls to the Cubs and would the Cubs even do that.
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| 7:12 |
: Almost zero chance of that. Floor is 12-15.
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| 7:13 |
: If trading draft picks were allowed, which teams would be trading up and down right now?
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| 7:13 |
: BAL probably trading down, TOR trading down
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| 7:14 |
: I will be updating The Board with picks here: https://www.fangraphs.com/prospects/the-board/2021-mlb-draft/summary?s…
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| 7:14 |
: How many screens are you guys working with? And what is on each?
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| 7:14 |
: Three. The show, this chat, Twitter.
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| 7:15 |
: 4
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| 7:15 |
: Eric always trying to upstage me.
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| 7:15 |
: chat on my tablet, other shit on my laptop, broadcast on two screens
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| 7:15 |
: Can either of you explain to me why Trey Sweeney seems like a R1 lock? Sitting in the 60s on THE BOARD. Is it just the dearth of College Hitters or something more (like being willing to cut a below slot deal)? Get the models love him but man the late teens or 20s seems rich for me.
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| 7:15 |
: He crushes stat models. Teams lean heavily on such models.
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| 7:15 |
: Is the prospect fatigue on Rocker real? Other prospect evaluators seem to have soured on hum
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| 7:16 |
: He’s been good not great lately, stuff has been up and down a few times since HS. that scares some. Others see 4th starter floor ith upside that he returns to peak
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| 7:16 |
: he’s being properly evaluated
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| 7:16 |
: Davis project to remain at C?
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| 7:16 |
: It’s the big question. No questions on the bat, certainly.
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| 7:17 |
: He’ll certainly be sent out there.
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| 7:17 |
: who we opinion on the MLB TV broadcast should we pay attention to? Ignore?
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| 7:17 |
: Jim and Carlos
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| 7:17 |
: what does DOPE mean in the mock write-ups lol
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| 7:17 |
: intel, rumor
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| 7:18 |
: Where do you think Wicks goes? I’ve seen him linked to Tampa Bay, could he fall that far?
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| 7:18 |
: 11-20 range off hand
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| 7:18 |
: How would McClain save money for teams? Isn’t the slot based on where the player is selected?
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| 7:18 |
: No, this is not the NBA or NFL, you have a total bonus pool based on your picks in first ten rounds that you can distribute however you see fit.
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| 7:18 |
: Does Connor Norby get picked tonight?
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| 7:19 |
: gonna be close. he was 36th on an iteration of our last mock and i was told that’s maybe rich
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| 7:19 |
: Does Davis going #1 increase or decrease the chances of Leiter falling to the Orioles at #5?
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| 7:19 |
: I mean, there was no chance of that to begin with.
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| 7:19 |
: Marcelo Mayer has great hair, per my wife when he was on mlbn just now. Does that help his draft stock or no?
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| 7:19 |
: imo yes
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| 7:19 |
: 80 lettuce
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| 7:20 |
: If the braves don’t pick schwellenbach where do you see him going?
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| 7:20 |
: My very vague answer is college player.
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| 7:25 |
: KG What do you think of Corbin’s suit?
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| 7:25 |
: I dig it. Hearing this next pick is Jobe over Mayer. Which is surprising.
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| 7:26 |
: Red Sox pick suddenly is very interesting, correct?
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| 7:26 |
: FASCINATING
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| 7:26 |
: Karl Ravech just said that Leiter could pitch in the bigs right now if he needed to. True?
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| 7:26 |
: Nope.
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| 7:26 |
: Robo umps make Davis more or less valuable?
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| 7:26 |
: theyll help
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| 7:28 |
: sox taking Marcelo
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| 7:28 |
: On Friday, what were chances that zero shortstops would go in top 3?
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| 7:29 |
: crazy low.
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| 7:29 |
: Marcelo Mayer looks like the guy you are terrified to see befriend your wife or girlfriend when she goes to study abroad
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| 7:29 |
: lol
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| 7:29 |
: How long do the teams get to pick? I was assuming they’d put a clock up or something.
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| 7:29 |
: 4:30
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| 7:32 |
: Who are the likely names for the Mariners at 12?
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| 7:32 |
: they want McLain
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| 7:33 |
: Baltimore is going to take Colton Cowser
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| 7:34 |
: Did Mayer price himself down to the Red Sox?
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| 7:35 |
: Maybe, kind of. Word was he wouldn’t cut any deals and wanted full slot.
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| 7:35 |
: does o’dowd’s buehler comp for jobe hold any water
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| 7:35 |
: meh, the feel for spin is close, but the arm slot is not
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| 7:35 |
: How crazy is this draft so far compared to 20,19
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| 7:35 |
: effing crazy? maybe it’s just becuse we’re deep in it right now
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| 7:35 |
: like KGand I are on the phone with eachother and texting everyone we know all the time
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| 7:35 |
: and in here
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| 7:35 |
: Any thoughts on who could fall to the Rockies?
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| 7:36 |
: Watson?
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| 7:37 |
: Is Cowsher below slot?
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| 7:37 |
: I would think so.
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| 7:37 |
: Kumar going to fall out of the top 10?
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| 7:37 |
: Doubtful.
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| 7:39 |
: Do the Brewers go with Hoglund at their pick?
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| 7:39 |
: No sources but I think Lawlar goes next.
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| 7:39 |
: unsure at this point. think he’s in your mix tho
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| 7:40 |
: Rocker to the Angels realistic?
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| 7:40 |
: Not out of the realm of possiblity.
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| 7:40 |
: Likelihood Leiter signs?
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| 7:40 |
: like 95%
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| 7:40 |
: Cowser is a model guy right?
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| 7:40 |
: scouts love him too
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| 7:41 |
: Checks a lot of boxes!
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| 7:42 |
: Sorry, for the delays folks, our phones are going nuts! I have no KC contacts, so time to answer questions!
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| 7:43 |
: What’re the chances of Will Bednar being there for the Pirates at #37? I know sentiment has no place in the draft, but…
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| 7:43 |
: He’s going in the 15-25 range.
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| 7:43 |
: Does Sweeney to the Cards still seem the most likely scenario?
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| 7:43 |
: He’s definitely high in their mix.
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| 7:44 |
: Lawler here?
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| 7:44 |
: Sources say yes.
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| 7:44 |
: Will Kumar slide down to the Angels?
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| 7:44 |
: looking possible
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| 7:44 |
: Will Brady House be open for the Giants?
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| 7:44 |
: Still think he goes top 11….
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| 7:45 |
: is Mayer the best prospect in the Red Sox system?
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| 7:45 |
: Him or Casas . . . .
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| 7:45 |
: How surprising is it that Detroit didn’t jump on Mayer at 1-3?
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| 7:45 |
: Bitter old farts at the Orioles Hangout universally hate the Cowser pick, please say something nice to get them off the ledge
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| 7:46 |
: Dude can hit.
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| 7:46 |
: hearing they had deal i nplace with Jobe that they didn’t want to break.
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| 7:46 |
: odds Mayer signs?
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| 7:46 |
: 99.999999483858327%
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| 7:47 |
: Kevin: During your time in Houston was there ever a player the models loved where you just didn’t see “it” when you saw him play?
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| 7:48 |
: PLENTY. Colin Moran might be the biggest name among them.
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| 7:48 |
: It’s either Rocker or Watson for the Royals at 7, right?
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| 7:48 |
: This one might get weird, actually……
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| 7:50 |
: how much more or less underslot is davis at 1 than cowser at 5?
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| 7:50 |
: Significantly, just because of the size of the bonus slot.
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| 7:50 |
: Chance Lawler signs?
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| 7:50 |
: Very high. Wouldn’t have picked him without knowing the cost.
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| 7:51 |
: Death, taxes, and the Orioles taking someone below slot
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| 7:51 |
: we have cowser in our top 1– so i love it
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| 7:51 |
: How do you think the Red Sox feel about their pick? Would have they preferred Leiter or Davis or are they thrilled Mayer unexpectedly fell in their laps?
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| 7:51 |
: (massive erection)
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| 7:51 |
: Eric’s gotta be feeling good about the Cowser prediction
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| 7:51 |
: oh yeah and i already let kevin hear it
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| 7:51 |
: Does the Davis pick over HS SS signal anything about Pirates internal timeline or was it made more off the desire to go underslot.
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| 7:51 |
: It was more about finding the best talent/$ balance than any kind of timing thing.
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| 7:53 |
: Are there any worries about Jobe and sticky stuff with his rapid burst onto the scene and top pitches?
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| 7:53 |
: no and his high speed looks clean
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| 7:54 |
: What are chances Harry Ford is around at 20?
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| 7:54 |
: dont have a great sense of that yet
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| 7:54 |
: Not relevant but MAX MUNCY
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| 7:54 |
: I mean, kinda relevant, he could go late first.
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| 7:55 |
: Could the D-backs have picked an “unsignable” guy in order to get the 7th pick next year, increasing their signing money to just overpower everyone in 2022?
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| 7:55 |
: no.
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| 7:55 |
: What’s the likely savings on Davis over Mayer?
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| 7:56 |
: I’d guess close to slot at 4 is what Davis gets
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| 7:56 |
: Is Mozzicato an under slot pick? Or are they just crazy high on him?
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| 7:56 |
: I think a little of both.
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| 7:57 |
: Where does Davis rank with the Pirates other 50FV hitters?
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| 7:57 |
: all the 50 FV players top 100 rankings are on the draft board
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| 7:57 |
: Rocker to the angels a lock?
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| 7:57 |
: Not at all.
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| 7:59 |
: How should KC fans view the Mozzicato pick with the consensus top-10 talent still there?
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| 7:59 |
: By raising their eyebrows…..
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| 7:59 |
: So far, looks like the teams in the late teens are going to have consensus early teens talent available. Really interesting start to the draft.
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| 7:59 |
: Yeah, this is getting really crazy really early. It’s fun god dammit.
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| 8:01 |
: Does how things have shaped up so far maybe show just how big the gap is of what the teams know vs. the public?
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| 8:01 |
: Like Kiley said on the podcast, I think you’d be shocked on the variability on how teams evaluate and rank players.
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| 8:01 |
: Would you be surprised to see Rocker fall into the late teens? Looking at you Cincy
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| 8:01 |
: Still, yes.
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| 8:01 |
: Bigger surprise- Mozz to the Royals at 7 or Ian Anderson to the Braves at 3?
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| 8:01 |
: mozz
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| 8:01 |
: How likely is it that Harry Ford falls to them?
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| 8:01 |
: I would bet he’s available there…..
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| 8:02 |
: KC – WTF?
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| 8:02 |
: Royals fans are salty…..
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| 8:02 |
: How much work are teams doing now that a couple big guys have fallen?
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| 8:02 |
: Scramble city.
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| 8:03 |
: Is there a point where Watson and/or House decide to go to school over signing?
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| 8:03 |
: Probably, but I doubt we are close to there yet.
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| 8:04 |
: Kevin, what kind of work did you guys do the first time you had a mid-teens pick and took Whitley? It didn’t seem like he was going much higher but were you going into draft day expecting to get him?
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| 8:04 |
: Certainly HOPING to get him, felt like a 50/50 chance during the day….
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| 8:04 |
: Who are the Angels taking?
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| 8:04 |
: We’re hearing SO many different names.
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| 8:04 |
: Bachman a sudden rumor, and that would surprise me.
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| 8:05 |
: What are the Royals seeing in Mozzicato given its 40+ FV?
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| 8:05 |
: big fastball carry, breaking ball feel, athletic and smooth as hell
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| 8:05 |
: he’s a good prospect
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| 8:07 |
: What position would benefit best from high intelligence? Who would be hurt by low intellect? I’d say pitcher & catcher, respectively
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| 8:07 |
: Catcher is my first, second and third answer.
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| 8:07 |
: The Mets are going to stop this madness, right?
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| 8:07 |
: Maybe?
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| 8:07 |
: Speaking of Detroit having a deal in place, how many teams have “deals” in prior to the draft?
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| 8:08 |
: In the first round, nearly all, and quite possibly all of them.
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| 8:09 |
: who’ll be the top-rated player not taken day one?
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| 8:09 |
: How are y’all receiving news? Via messaging apps? Is it chaotic right now?
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| 8:09 |
: My “Messages” window is absolute insanity right now. I don’t know how anyone does this job without Messages on a Mac computer.
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| 8:10 |
: Maybe Josh Baez or Ryan Cusick?
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| 8:10 |
: Can’t really evaluate the Royals pick till we see what they do next? Or is it already not a great look?
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| 8:10 |
: agreed with the first point
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| 8:10 |
: Absolutely agree.
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| 8:10 |
: KC knows what theyre doing
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| 8:11 |
: Sam Bachman? What?
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| 8:11 |
: I guess they weren’t as concerned with the medical as some teams were.
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| 8:12 |
: Will Pittsburgh be working all night getting a final deal with tomorrow’s #1 pick, or are those deals still already in place?
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| 8:12 |
: They mostly happen right before.
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| 8:17 |
: sorry fo neglecting chat to woj
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| 8:17 |
: Straight up what the hell is going on with this draft
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| 8:17 |
: it’s a blast, fuck the mocks
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| 8:17 |
: Indeed.
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| 8:17 |
: It didn’t seem like they had a deal with Bachman…why do you think they took him? Or am I reading his face wrong
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| 8:17 |
: agreed, just the way it played out felt like they were on the phone as long as possible
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| 8:17 |
: Any chance Will Bednar tells teams not to take him until the Pirates next pick? His brother is on the team and they can go way overslot to get him now assuming Davis was well underslot.
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| 8:17 |
: this is clever and intersting, hadn’t thought about it
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| 8:18 |
: Eric says Brady House to WAS on Twitter. Come on, don’t you love us?
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| 8:18 |
: Here’s some love then, we’re about to say Ford at 12.
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| 8:18 |
: So how many handshake deals were in that top 10? Yeesh
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| 8:18 |
: All of them.
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| 8:19 |
: So the Angels went cheap?
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| 8:19 |
: i mean, yeah. blame moreno
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| 8:19 |
: Where is Kiley rn
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| 8:20 |
: Watson to the Reds, please!!
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| 8:20 |
: Not out of the question!
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| 8:20 |
: on tv, his hair looks pretty good
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| 8:20 |
: Tim Corbin is on TV comping Kumar to Bob Gibson with a straight face. Please make it stop.
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| 8:20 |
: Corbin has my respect, he loves the kid he’s not objective
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| 8:22 |
: should I be happy or really bummed about Benny Montgomery?
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| 8:22 |
: You should be fine . . . somewhere in the middle.
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| 8:22 |
: tojgbhujhi
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| 8:22 |
: I could not agree more.
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| 8:22 |
: If Tony Kemp can get up to 50-60FV Raw, does it justify the ‘Stros 6 rounder they spent on him?
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| 8:22 |
: He already a great sixth rounder.
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| 8:23 |
: Bucks or Suns tonight?
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| 8:23 |
: Suns baby
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| 8:23 |
: Thoughts on Kumar to the Mets?
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| 8:23 |
: good for them, good for the kid too. might move fast and be in a freaking sick rotation
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| 8:23 |
: Would Jay Allen be a good pick for the blue jays?
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| 8:24 |
: doubt they go HS because they lack 2nd rounder
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| 8:25 |
: Any buzz on the Giants at 14?
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| 8:25 |
: Nothing recent yet.
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| 8:28 |
: Any idea what the Cardinals are thinking at 18?
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| 8:28 |
: Feels like they’re in best on the board mode.
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| 8:28 |
: I really like that House pick for the Nats
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| 8:28 |
: Me too!
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| 8:28 |
: Can you make me feel good about the Montgomery pick because I was really excited about the future power potential of Veen and House in Coors
|
| 8:29 |
: oh I dig Benny. Big time athlete. swing is weird but has barrel feel anyway, think he hits
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| 8:30 |
: Any word on what the Giants are thinking?
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| 8:30 |
: we’re working on this one, it’s been tougher than some of the others
|
| 8:30 |
: Is Khalil Watson going to school?
|
| 8:30 |
: It’s getting interesting . . .
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| 8:30 |
: Could the trading of draft picks be part of the upcoming new CBA?
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| 8:30 |
: Could, but doubtful….
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| 8:30 |
: Biggest surprise in the top 10 picks?
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| 8:30 |
: honestly Bachman
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| 8:30 |
: Think the giants are more like to go best player available or cut an under slot deal?
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| 8:30 |
: Real mystery at the moment.
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| 8:31 |
: i had a pro scout tell me the Royals pro director was in to see Mozz and I should have put more weight on it
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| 8:31 |
: Thoughts on Ford? Surprised given we just called up Raleigh today, our assumed catcher of the future…
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| 8:31 |
: Ford might be a CF in the end.
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| 8:33 |
: Why is Bachman a surprise? Two plus pitches already, moreso fit or just not that high on him?
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| 8:33 |
: Reliever risk, some medical concerns (hip/shoulder)
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| 8:33 |
: Does the number of teams trying to go underslot have an impact on other teams’ draft plans? Like there are only so many HS players you can go overslot on later right… ?
|
| 8:33 |
: Massive impact!
|
| 8:34 |
: Kahlil Watson rumor?
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| 8:34 |
: Rumor that SF is kicking the tires here, but I wouldn’t tweet it or anything yet.
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| 8:35 |
: would the Giants take Watson if he fell?
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| 8:35 |
: (eyebrows raise)
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| 8:37 |
: We are both hearing Watson, but just enough people saying not done yet to make us a tiny bit nervous.
|
| 8:37 |
: Madden to Brewers if Giants take Watson?
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| 8:37 |
: We haven’t heard his name there.
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| 8:38 |
: Any truth to the reports that some draftees will refuse to sign due to issues with how the org treats minor leaguers?
|
| 8:38 |
: Not buying it.
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| 8:38 |
: Think Mike McGreevy lands in the first round?
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| 8:38 |
: Maybe in the 20s, but not a lock.
|
| 8:38 |
: Bednar? Brewers?
|
| 8:38 |
: Have never heard him there….
|
| 8:39 |
: who are the rangers on with pick 38?
|
| 8:39 |
: C’mon man!
|
| 8:42 |
: Ed Howard or Jordan Lawlar? Please note that I’ve got hands by my silver bullet six shooters just in case you’re a werewolf
|
| 8:42 |
: Lawler and it’s not close for me, but Eric and I differ on Howard greatly.
|
| 8:42 |
: those two very similar to me. instinctive, polished, good glove, might lack star impact and just be solid everyday type
|
| 8:42 |
: Is Rocker good enough to be a bullpen piece right now?
|
| 8:42 |
: Nope.
|
| 8:42 |
: Swerve to Bednar by the Giants? Signability issues with Watson?
|
| 8:42 |
: Yup.
|
| 8:43 |
: Where do you think Sal Frelick will land?
|
| 8:43 |
: MIL is now the favorite, MIA I think likes him too
|
| 8:43 |
: Who are the Rangers on with pick 517?
|
| 8:43 |
: Looking at Juco infielders.
|
| 8:44 |
: How often do swing adjustments actually pay off?
|
| 8:44 |
: Jarren Duran’s is, big time
|
| 8:44 |
: Brennan Davis
|
| 8:44 |
: any idea of who may fall out of the first or has it been too wild to tell?
|
| 8:46 |
: Watson to Cincy in play given their big bonus pool?
|
| 8:46 |
: Possible….
|
| 8:46 |
: Is Bednar underslot? What were likely Watsons signability issues?
|
| 8:46 |
: Bednar had a reported asking price of 3m, so slightly.
|
| 8:49 |
: Hearing anything on who’s in play for the Jays?
|
| 8:49 |
: Hearing they’re all over the place, TBD
|
| 8:49 |
: Hi Eric and Kevin,If Rutschman and Torkelson were in this year’s drart, where would they go, respectively? I say both 1-1 but friend disagrees. Settle a be on who pays the others MLB pass next year!
|
| 8:49 |
: Are there still teams drafting players based on how hot their girlfriends are?
|
| 8:49 |
: They never did. Movies are fiction.
|
| 8:49 |
: both 1-1
|
| 8:49 |
: Adley killed BP today, he’s a freak
|
| 8:50 |
: How far might Madden fall?
|
| 8:50 |
: I’m the biggest Madden-stan there is, so he’s already a steal.
|
| 8:51 |
: We are hearing Sal Frelick to MIL at 15
|
| 8:51 |
: Heard anything on Frelick’s asking price? Seemed like he was possible for Baltimore, or even Pittsburgh at one point.
|
| 8:51 |
: Those would have been underslot deals — this will be around slot.
|
| 8:51 |
: Gunnar going to be there for the Cubs?
|
| 8:51 |
: I still think Yankees are the floor, but it’s been a weird one.
|
| 8:55 |
: House is great… but doesn’t it feel like Rizzo must have punched a wall after Rocker went to NYM?
|
| 8:55 |
: I’m sure he was hoping for it, but I’m sure he was calm and cool about it.
|
| 8:55 |
: what’s the difference between Frelick and Benetendi as draft prospects? Feels like Frelick is better since he can play CF
|
| 8:55 |
: Andrew showed more power.
|
| 8:56 |
: Do teams usually pick the best player available and figure it out later, or specific players at positions of need?
|
| 8:56 |
: Day one and two: Best player.
|
| 8:56 |
: Any feeling on a direction for the Cubs? Prep bat? College arm?
|
| 8:56 |
: They’ve been attached to every type of player.
|
| 8:59 |
: Solometo to the Cubs? Maybe?
|
| 8:59 |
: Certainly possible. We know he had a great workout for them.
|
| 9:01 |
: Eric, how was Baty’s BP today?
|
| 9:01 |
: freaking great
|
| 9:01 |
: may be 7 raw now
|
| 9:01 |
: Watson will certainly be over slot, right?
|
| 9:01 |
: his infield was great too
|
| 9:01 |
: absolutely
|
| 9:01 |
: no doubt 3B, he’s a top 60 guy
|
| 9:01 |
: Any over slot names the Tigers may use some savings on with their picks in the 30s? …Will there be any savings with Jobe?
|
| 9:01 |
: I think there’s a minor savings here.
|
| 9:02 |
: Could the reds go madden?
|
| 9:02 |
: Basically every team at this point should take him, but again, I love the dude.
|
| 9:04 |
: If the Cubs had the option do you think they’d prefer to go with a college pitcher or HS pitcher?
|
| 9:04 |
: hearing college arm now
|
| 9:04 |
: maybe Wicks
|
| 9:05 |
: Crazy thought – but would Cherington get a strongly-worded email from ownership or an empty box placed on his desk if he picked Watson in round 2 and blew like 80% of their pool trying to sign those 2?
|
| 9:05 |
: No worries.
|
| 9:05 |
: Would Mikulski at 31 be enough of a haircut for Miami to get Watson done or do they need more?
|
| 9:06 |
: How was Pedro Leon’s bp
|
| 9:06 |
: It would be a good start.
|
| 9:06 |
: solid, close to average raw. I got very emotional when he and Jose barrero saw eachother for prbably the first time in years and hugged for like 30 seconds
|
| 9:06 |
: Too aggressive for AZ to send Lawlar out to Visalia for the rest of the MiLB season or likely just going to instructs?
|
| 9:06 |
: Eric in Tempe says he needs a week at Salt River
|
| 9:07 |
: What obstacles are in the way of them signing Watson
|
| 9:07 |
: They would not have taken him without knowing what it will take.
|
| 9:07 |
: Hey KG, best bachelor party bars in Wicker Park? Nothing clubby, just lots and lots of beer
|
| 9:07 |
: Estelle’s!
|
| 9:09 |
: McLain…Kevin Newman 2.0!
|
| 9:09 |
: I might like this comp more than I want to admit.
|
| 9:09 |
: Where does Mayer start? Greenville? Salem?
|
| 9:09 |
: Low-A at the most.
|
| 9:09 |
: How many people are in the chat now? So fun doing this with all of you!
|
| 9:09 |
: We’re over 1500!
|
| 9:09 |
: So when Watson was running back into camera on the broadcast after getting picked, do you think that was him confirming he would sign with Miami seconds before getting picked?
|
| 9:09 |
: ABSOLUTELY.
|
| 9:09 |
: Are the White Sox still locked on prep infielders?
|
| 9:09 |
: They love COlson but he might go 20 or 21
|
| 9:09 |
: Any woj’ing on either of StL or TOR yet?
|
| 9:10 |
: We’re working on it.
|
| 9:13 |
: First round? All of the above. From Day two on, scouting director.
|
| 9:14 |
: Hoglund going to TOR
|
| 9:14 |
: Is will taylor getting drafted?
|
| 9:14 |
: It’s looking like maybe as a backup pick.
|
| 9:15 |
: Any interest in talking Orioles fans off the ledge?
|
| 9:15 |
: Sure. Cowser is really good and they’ll be able to spend some more money later on. Be fine.
|
| 9:16 |
: Will Taylor as a “backup pick.” What does that mean? in the teen rounds in case a first rounder says no?
|
| 9:16 |
: Exactly. In case something weird happens with a high pick….
|
| 9:17 |
: If teams had 4 minutes 30 seconds to make their selections, we’d be through #30 by now (9:15 EST), but we’re only at #18. What am I missing?
|
| 9:17 |
: Ads. Announced picks, special presentations, interviews. does this actually bug you?
|
| 9:21 |
: how early could kevin kopps go? could he help save some money on overslot 2nd/3rd rounders?
|
| 9:22 |
: that’s interesting, probably 4-5 for me, maybe he is a cut for MIA now with Watson on board
|
| 9:22 |
: Where is Lonnie White slotting right now. What are the chances he goes to PSU instead?
|
| 9:22 |
: Word is he wants first-round money, and that might be too high for most teams.
|
| 9:23 |
: Have you ever crossed a prospect off your board after speaking with a coach that had really negative things to say about a player’s work ethic, makeup?
|
| 9:23 |
: Yes.
|
| 9:23 |
: There’s a typo on the BOARD for Michael McGreevy…unless he is really 6’4 100 lbs. In which case, damn.
|
| 9:23 |
: #Lanky.
|
| 9:23 |
: Could Madden return to Texas or would he have to go Juco?
|
| 9:23 |
: He can return.
|
| 9:24 |
: McGreevey? Seems quite meh
|
| 9:24 |
: Yeah, gonna be honest. I’m kinda meh on this myself.
|
| 9:24 |
: Are comps tossed around in draft rooms the same way they are being tossed around on TV?
|
| 9:24 |
: ALL THE TIME.
|
| 9:24 |
: what happen to Ty Madden?
|
| 9:24 |
: I’m baffled.
|
| 9:25 |
: Would pitching at Vandy be the equivalent of pitching at AA?
|
| 9:25 |
: Not even close.
|
| 9:25 |
: dope on the A’s?
|
| 9:25 |
: Hearing them attached to a lot of HS bats.
|
| 9:25 |
: Joe Mack going anytime soon? Or is he going to college?
|
| 9:26 |
: Was always expected to go in the 20s….
|
| 9:28 |
: Please tell me Madden is going to fall to the Cubs….
|
| 9:28 |
: They’re taking Wicks.
|
| 9:29 |
: Any word on how teams are trying to verify if any college or HS guys were using before draft? Not sure how tight the perfect games and such are at checking for it at showcases etc
|
| 9:29 |
: Almost no checks at all.
|
| 9:29 |
: Indians? Wicks?
|
| 9:29 |
: Wicks going 21, we are hearing HS infielders to CLE, but they’re pretty vague rumors.
|
| 9:30 |
: Khalil Watson talking about his deal in his interview anything to worry about? like in terms of rule breaking
|
| 9:30 |
: Nah.
|
| 9:30 |
: Is there significant crossover between the sources of Kevin, Eric, Kiley, Callis, etc?
|
| 9:30 |
: Not a ton.
|
| 9:34 |
: Will Madden have to be overslot at this point?
|
| 9:34 |
: Is Sweeney going to go underslot? You guys, Pipeline, and Keith Law all have him outside of top 50
|
| 9:34 |
: I think so, a little at the least.
|
| 9:34 |
: maybe if a scouty team is willing to do it
|
| 9:34 |
: With Watson dropping in the draft, will you trust your evaluation and keep him at 57 on top 100 or will he fall?
|
| 9:34 |
: I’m fine with where we had him.
|
| 9:34 |
: If Bachman turns into a RP like Crochet, is that a disappointment for the 9th pick? I’m looking for a bright side.
|
| 9:34 |
: I think it’s bad.
|
| 9:35 |
: Morissette was rumored to Yankees by BA, but obviously not happening. Any thoughts on when he might go?
|
| 9:36 |
: OU alum here: What round do you see Joe Rock going?
|
| 9:36 |
: We also heard this, but I always though it was more of for the second round….
|
| 9:36 |
: 3rd-6th…
|
| 9:36 |
: Any Braves intel emerging now that their pick is coming up?
|
| 9:36 |
: Bit of a wild card still……
|
| 9:36 |
: From a team perspective, how is info leaked? It is something the team is authorizing or is it more “I shouldn’t be telling you this, but…”
|
| 9:36 |
: A little of both.
|
| 9:36 |
: Still thinking schwellenbach for the braves?
|
| 9:36 |
: I’m not anywhere near as sold as I was.
|
| 9:37 |
: Some names falling for the White Sox. Who do you think they go with here?
|
| 9:37 |
: Colson Montgomery.
|
| 9:37 |
: so when draft season is over, will organizations start releasing players they dont think will cut it?
|
| 9:37 |
: After signing season, yes.
|
| 9:37 |
: Is there a lot of reliever risk for Wicks? Or is he likely to end up a starter?
|
| 9:37 |
: Starter package for me.
|
| 9:37 |
: Biggest surprise selection so far? Biggest surprise non-selection so far?
|
| 9:37 |
: Mozzicato/Madden
|
| 9:38 |
: What are the Astros doing tonight?
|
| 9:38 |
: Hanging out, eating well, watching the draft, pulling magnets.
|
| 9:38 |
: Jud Fabian tonight?
|
| 9:38 |
: I have trouble seeing it
|
| 9:38 |
: Pirate fan here – if Davis washes out as a C, is his bat going to let him be a regular anywhere else? If so, where?
|
| 9:39 |
: Yes. Corner OF or 1B.
|
| 9:39 |
: how different is draft evaluation for most organizations today vs 3/5/10 years ago?
|
| 9:39 |
: A little different/very different/INSANELY DIFFERENT.
|
| 9:39 |
: Any chance CLE takes Madden? Please say yes
|
| 9:39 |
: We’re hearing that if they take a college arm it will be Gavin Willaims.
|
| 9:39 |
: How much trying to predict the rest of the round for the teams without picks left? Or is it more read-react starting tomorrow
|
| 9:40 |
: Read/react.
|
| 9:40 |
: Favorite pick of the draft thus far? It doesn’t necessarily have to be what you think the best value is…
|
| 9:40 |
: We’ll have a wrap up tomorrow.
|
| 9:42 |
: With the way this board is shaking out I could see Madden at 24 to ATL
|
| 9:42 |
: Are teams really not sure of their board right now or are the sources for any given team just all over the place?
|
| 9:42 |
: eh, approach angle piece isn’t there, they’re very data heavy
|
| 9:42 |
: It hard to nail down some teams.
|
| 9:42 |
: Who do you both see as the hardest sign so far?
|
| 9:42 |
: The best bet is that they’ll all sign and have already agreed upon a number.
|
| 9:43 |
: Any insight on why Madden is falling? Is there a makeup thing, or at this point maybe signability concern?
|
| 9:43 |
: Teams are mixed on his pitch data, but I think he’s among the steals of the draft at this point.
|
| 9:43 |
: are you surprised Gunnar Hoglund slipped to the Jays?
|
| 9:43 |
: Not really, Was always seen as 12-20 range.
|
| 9:43 |
: Not sure I love the upside on Wicks; is there more meat on the bone? Or is his real value in his safety?
|
| 9:43 |
: Good pick at 21.
|
| 9:43 |
: How do teams model high schoolers? Like what data is even available to use? Is any of that data public?
|
| 9:44 |
: Tons of data from summer events.
|
| 9:44 |
: lefties with cambios like that typically do well (regarding wicks)
|
| 9:44 |
: Any idea who the Twins are looking at?
|
| 9:44 |
: maybe Jay Allen? Maybe Joe Mack? Maybe prep arm? They’re tough to peg right now
|
| 9:45 |
: Re: “they’ll all sign.” We’re not so far from the days of non-signs like Aaron Crow and Mark Appel. What happened? Has there been a big change in how FOs approach signing and negotiating? Would a Crow situation basically not happen now?
|
| 9:45 |
: Crow was a different world. Appel to PIT was a bluff called and failed.
|
| 9:46 |
: sounds like maybe cusick to ATL working to confirm
|
| 9:47 |
: About how late can Bubba Chandler go before he’s definitely going to Clemson?
|
| 9:47 |
: We might be there.
|
| 9:47 |
: Is Appel a guy models would peg now as “not #1 pick material”?
|
| 9:48 |
: With modern pitch data, he would NOT have gone as high as he did.
|
| 9:48 |
: Anyone tied to Oakland?
|
| 9:48 |
: Looking like Max Muncy.
|
| 9:48 |
: Re: Madden falling. At this point, do you think some teams just didn’t think he’d be available right now, and are less confident than the guys they may have zeroed in on at their draft number?
|
| 9:49 |
: You also fall into a weird messed up feedback loop of “Oh they didn’t take him, what do they know that we don’t?”
|
| 9:49 |
: Come on padres rumors PLEASE!
|
| 9:50 |
: prepsters
|
| 9:50 |
: What makes teams go with HS players over more proven and closer-to-the-bigs College players? Aren’t HS players just way riskier?
|
| 9:50 |
: And often have more upside based on tools.
|
| 9:51 |
: Do either of you think that the draft will go back to over 20 rounds or has that ship sailed?
|
| 9:52 |
: think it’s likely gonna be 20 going forward
|
| 9:52 |
: could we see more Carter Stewart-type decisions from high schoolers or was that an anomaly?
|
| 9:52 |
: I’d like to see it, personally
|
| 9:52 |
: what happened between him and ATL was definitely a singular sort of feud tho
|
| 9:52 |
: Best bet on first to the bigs?
|
| 9:53 |
: Davis or Leiter
|
| 9:53 |
: If the Braves take Cusick, then I’m gonna go ahead and pencil in Hartle to them in three years with this Wake Forest connection lol
|
| 9:53 |
: Anything on the Rays yet?
|
| 9:54 |
: not yet
|
| 9:55 |
: wonder if Kath?
|
| 9:55 |
: Davis Diaz news?
|
| 9:55 |
: Really never heard of him going on day one.
|
| 9:55 |
: You say we could be at the point Bubba Chandler goes to Clemson. Any chance he could be a 2nd round pick for one of the teams going under slot? Or not enough money there to make up?
|
| 9:56 |
: Rumor is price is somewhere in the 4m range….
|
| 9:56 |
: Manfred getting booed because of the atlanta/colorado thing?
|
| 9:56 |
: I mean, it could be any of a number of reasons.
|
| 9:56 |
: MAXIMUM MUNCY
|
| 9:56 |
: he’s next
|
| 9:56 |
: Painter or Abel? Which one grades out higher coming out of HS.
|
| 9:56 |
: Abel and Abel.
|
| 9:57 |
: When do teams finished picking in round 1 start thinking about who might be available to them in round 2?
|
| 9:57 |
: The second after they make their first round pick, if not before.
|
| 9:58 |
: andrew abbott go tonight or what round?
|
| 9:58 |
: Not out of the question, but unlikely. Probably 2nd round.
|
| 10:00 |
: Do you guys think Mayer immediately becomes the top prospect in the Sox system?
|
| 10:00 |
: we have Casas at 30 and Mayer at 37 overall
|
| 10:00 |
: Do the Padres take Madden?
|
| 10:01 |
: Highly doubtful.
|
| 10:01 |
: Been a while since we got the drop in front of Twitter. And the Padres select…
|
| 10:01 |
: Let’s do it now. Jackson Merrill.
|
| 10:04 |
: $4M asking price for someone like chandler… would it be insane for one of the top couple under slot teams to exhaust 75% of their bonus $ on their top two picks if someone like chandler or madden are still on the board tomorrow?
|
| 10:04 |
: Not insane, but a bit crazy….
|
| 10:04 |
: If the Padres take Will Taylor all hell is gonna break loose
|
| 10:04 |
: They’re not.
|
| 10:04 |
: Padres taking Billy Taylor?
|
| 10:05 |
: Nope.
|
| 10:05 |
: jackson merrill
|
| 10:05 |
: Are you all doing a chat tomorrow too?
|
| 10:05 |
: Twitch baby! Details soon.
|
| 10:06 |
: Max Muncy is sounding like Logan Davidson…fair comp?
|
| 10:06 |
: Feels forced.
|
| 10:06 |
: Why not will Taylor?
|
| 10:06 |
: Because they’re taking Jackson Merrill
|
| 10:07 |
: Maybe a dumb question but what is the opposite of “repeating their delivery”? Obviously it means their variations when throwing but what varies?
|
| 10:07 |
: Release point, timing (position of arm at foot strike), etc.
|
| 10:09 |
: Have you heard James Wood connected to the Reds?
|
| 10:09 |
: yes
|
| 10:09 |
: Who’s the next college hitter off the board?
|
| 10:09 |
: black ill guess
|
| 10:10 |
: Kath, Cooper Kinney both make sense for the Rays. I haven’t heard anyone talk about it but Gage Jump absolutely fits them too.
|
| 10:10 |
: he might want more $ than slot here, which TB could do. def they care about his fastball type
|
| 10:10 |
: how can teams be mixed on Madden’s data? Isn’t data objective?
|
| 10:10 |
: Sure, but analysis of it is not.
|
| 10:11 |
: Kiley should try to get a Rollie Fingers thing going with the mustache. Think he could pull it off
|
| 10:11 |
: ill alert his wife
|
| 10:11 |
: How do you like me on the Indians?
|
| 10:11 |
: Isn’t Jackson Merrill here a reach?
|
| 10:11 |
: Feels about right where he should go….
|
| 10:12 |
: might be for a deal, sdp is very creative
|
| 10:12 |
: So Merrill? Tell me about him please.
|
| 10:12 |
: LHH hitter with power potential, some chance to stay at SS.
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| 10:14 |
: At this point nearly a lock that Chandler isn’t taken?
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| 10:14 |
: No, Reds still have so much $ and Painter went.
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| 10:14 |
: How likely does McLain stay at short?
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| 10:14 |
: VERY mixed opinions on this. I think he can stay there at a 45 clip.
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| 10:15 |
: Thanks for doing this Eric and Kevin. For Tigers fans who wanted Mayer, are there any players who may be available at 32 or 39 who could be more signable with the presumed savings?
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| 10:15 |
: I don’t think they saved a ton. Maybe a HS outfielder looking for a litttle more.
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| 10:16 |
: How likely does McLain stay at short? Have you SEEN who the Reds have rolled out there at short?
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| 10:16 |
: i actually think he can be a 50 glove there
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| 10:16 |
: How well equipped are these players and their advisors to negotiate? Feels like a huge disadvantage.
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| 10:16 |
: How? They know what they are doing.
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| 10:16 |
: hearing Chase Burns to Dodgers…
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| 10:18 |
: Wonder if teams feel some regret seeing high upside guys go to “smart front offices” like Tampa Bay?
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| 10:18 |
: Honestly, teams really don’t worry much at all about how other teams behave.
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| 10:18 |
: I’m sure you guys often times disagree on prospects. Can we see you argue/debate about them in some forum? would be fun
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| 10:18 |
: We do, and I’m sure you’ll see some of those differences in tomorrow’s Sunday recap.
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| 10:18 |
: is comp round tonight or tomorrow?
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| 10:18 |
: TONIGHT
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| 10:19 |
: Amazing. Let’s see Morissette off the board!
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| 10:19 |
: I think we’ll go to bed with him still available.
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| 10:19 |
: Twitch stream still in the plans for tomorrow? Will that start at 1 PM ET or before?
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| 10:19 |
: Just a touch before.
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| 10:20 |
: Comparing sonderstrom from last year and Harry Ford this year is it safe to say using the board sonderstrom has the better hit tool and ford the better power/speed combo or has this spring changed anything?
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| 10:20 |
: I’d give Soderstrom a better it and power tool.
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| 10:21 |
: Wait, what’s the twitch stream link?
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| 10:21 |
: We will tweet it out and it will be on the home page.
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| 10:21 |
: How common is it for teams to not use their entire bonus pool because ownership doesn’t want to?
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| 10:22 |
: I’ve never seen this happen . . . okay once by the Reds a long time ago.
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| 10:22 |
: If Joe Mack was available at #37 and you were running the Pirates’ draft, would you take him?
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| 10:22 |
: hell yes.
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| 10:22 |
: Twitch stream sounds fun except I only know what Twitch is from the news because I am a old. Do you have to sign up for it? Or like have an account?
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| 10:22 |
: Nope. Link will be on the home page and anyone can watch.
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| 10:27 |
: Would you like the reds picking bubba? Or would it cost too much money?
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| 10:27 |
: they’re being tight lipped right now
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| 10:28 |
: Yeah, dont know if that
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| 10:28 |
: What are the chances that Preller uses the money saved from Merrill to go after Chandler later? Could this be a similar situation to Hudson Head/Cole Wilcox?
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| 10:28 |
: don’t know if that
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| 10:28 |
: is the name they’d pursue, but feels possible
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| 10:29 |
: When is the last time a draft like this occurred where most of the projected landing spots basically fell through because so many teams went underslot?
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| 10:30 |
: Max Muncy turns 19 in a month (same 8/25 birthday as LAD’s Muncy, FYI) and has 1 Plus tool… why should an A’s fan be happy with this pick?
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| 10:30 |
: It’s been a very weird draft.
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| 10:30 |
: A’s fans should be happy because this kid can really hit.
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| 10:31 |
: Any guys taken in the 1st round a strong risk not to sign?
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| 10:32 |
: Doubt it. Teams don’t typically pop someone unless they think they can get it done.
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| 10:32 |
: Ty Madden in the 2nd round? Where do y’all think he goes
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| 10:32 |
: I have literally no idea at this point.
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| 10:32 |
: Will you have a 2nd round mock tomorrow?
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| 10:32 |
: We will NOT.
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| 10:32 |
: How does Henry Davis compare to Adley Rutschman? That’s the level of excitement that I feel like a catcher at 1-1 should make me feel. But I’m not feeling that excitement.
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| 10:32 |
: I like Davis a lot, but he’s not in Adley’s class….
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| 10:33 |
: ty madden may come off here to DET
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| 10:48 |
: Could we see the angels target Chandler or Taylor on day 2? They were linked to both leading up to the draft…
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| 10:49 |
: perhaps, Bachman was thought to be falling due to medical
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| 10:49 |
: so good chance he’s under
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| 10:49 |
: If the tigers sign Madden, does that justify then passing on Mayer if the extra money means they get both players?
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| 10:50 |
: Yes, and they still have a high pick tomorrow to play with
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| 10:50 |
: Any pre-draft association between Maddox BRuns and the Dodgers? How surprising is that pick? How surprising can any pick late in the 1st really be?
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| 10:50 |
: Not surprising. Dodgers love fastballs with carry and Bruns has a big one.
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| 10:50 |
: Any high school names that seem like a sure bet to go to school now?
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| 10:50 |
: Bubba Chandler is the obvious answer right now.
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| 10:50 |
: Would you guys say a good Brady House comp is Troy Glaus?
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| 10:50 |
: you know, someone else made that comp to me this week. It’s possible he fills out like that, yeah
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| 10:51 |
: Any idea where Jaden Hill goes
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| 10:51 |
: no but I’m looking at WSH because that’s the lazy thing to do with TJ guys
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| 10:51 |
: By fastball metrics does that = RPMs? And can you be successful with low RPM fastball?
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| 10:51 |
: approach angle
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| 10:51 |
: Gage Jump going to school at this point? Also didn’t understand why he wasn’t rated higher. Main negative seems to just be he is 5’10, which didn’t think was that much of a deal anymore.
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| 10:52 |
: Hey everyone. Thanks so much for joining us tonight. We’ve had a great time tonight and I’ll see you tomorrow on Twitch!
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| 10:52 |
: think he wants north of 2mil and it’s just about someone having it and liking him.
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| 10:52 |
: Who was the biggest riser after watching the future games? Baty?
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| 10:52 |
: yeah I think so
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| 10:52 |
: Will teams work on their boards and deals overnight, or only tomorrow morning?
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| 10:53 |
: oh they’re working. people who work in baseball are freaking nuts
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| 10:53 |
: Do you like the Reds picks? Mclain and allen?
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| 10:53 |
: yeah I think they cleaned up today.
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| 10:53 |
: nelson i dig too
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| 10:53 |
: Who’s pre-season draft stock was hurt most by their performance this year? Del Castillo, Fabian, J. Hill come to mind
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| 10:54 |
: Del Castillo. College catchers almost always go top 20 if they can do anything at all and he fell behind Nelson who went undrafted last year while eligible
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| 10:54 |
: What are both of your favorite and least favorite picks from the first round?
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| 10:55 |
: House was great value, thought Hoglund was too. Feel like McGreevy was a reach. Sweeney too, but I worry we underrate him. I feel more comfortable with my McGreevy eval.
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| 10:55 |
: Is it bad the booing of Manfred is making me a fan of the big draft show?
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| 10:55 |
: I thought it was funny that he was stymied by it initially
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| 10:56 |
: You didn’t think merrill was a reach?
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| 10:56 |
: i think it’s part of a bigger plan, am reserving judgment
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| 10:56 |
: Thoughts on Tigers draft and passing on Mayer? A lot of fans feel disappointed.
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| 10:56 |
: they had a verbal agreement with Jobe and didn’t burn the kid. Respect.
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| 10:57 |
: Thank you for all the info… while others might not like hearing the picks early, I think it’s great. Appreciate all the work you guys put into it the draft and Fangraphs overall. It’s been fun.
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| 10:57 |
: people can just mute me on Twitter if they dont like it. It’s the only time all year I flex for flex sake.
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| 10:58 |
: Okay folks, I’m gonna split. Thank you thank you, so many of you came through tonight. We appreciate it. Have a good night, enjoy day two tomorrow.
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