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Post by Deleted on Jun 29, 2019 9:10:40 GMT -5
Atlanta Braves Draft Recap:
1st Round - Bobby Witt Jr. I had him ranked #1 overall since I started ranking these guys, but I am a sucker for upside. I would have taken Bleday over Rutschman at 2 if Witt went 1. I just don't like drafting catchers high in draft.
2nd Round - Brennan Malone - Fangraphs had him as the 23rd best player in this years draft. Pitched well versus top competition in FL. I think he is a guy who can start his minor league career quickly, and honestly I will probably trade him before he makes the majors
3rd Round - Junior Santos -I traded into this pick. I was hoping to select Luis Gil, NYY with this pick when I acquired it, but he went late 2nd. That left me with Santos. He is a guy I have been tracking since he signed with the Mets thanks to a twitter conversation I had with the BA Handbook writer that covers the Mets. 6'8" with control and a repeatable delivery. He is a guy I see shooting up the prospect rankings this time next year.
4th Round - Julio Rodriguez - Always could play defense, maybe good enough to be a backup on D alone. This year has started hitting. Has shown up on helium reports on Baseball America. I thought about passing on him for a higher regarded prospect, but I didn't want to regret it if he got picked or became a top pick next year. Still thinking of trading back into the draft to take the other prospect.
Lots of upside in this draft. Tons of bust potential. Hopefully I hit on 2 of these guys. Anything more than that would be an excellent draft.
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Post by BrewCrewGuru on Jul 2, 2019 0:27:55 GMT -5
When you are bad at running a baseball team, the only thing to do is use the rules to your advantage and pray. Also, to take some serious risks. I mixed some floor and ceiling prospects and added in a couple of solid baseball names. As with most drafts, the jury will be out on this draft for at least 3 years if not longer. Here is a breakdown with some explanation as to why I picked them.
3.8 - Jack Leiter - RHP
I started out with a player that I'm certain would have been a 1st rounder if not for a strong committment to Vandy (and outrageous bonus demands associated with that committment). He's got starter stuff and strong bloodlines. The last time I took a player in this position I didn't have the patience to wait for him (that player being Griffin Canning). I'm hoping I've learned patience thru the events of this offseason. We'll see if Jack is still a 1st round talent when he is draft eligible again.
3.9 - Richard Lovelady - LHP
I've been targeting Lovelady for awhile because of his 70+ name and projection as a lefty with "more than a loogy" bullpen profile. The price of effective RPs has been going up, and this is a pick that could pay dividends as soon as this year (if I choose to use him).
3.12 - Tahnaj Thomas - RHP
When the profiles of Lucius Fox and Jazz Chisholm started to rise, I began to look at other Bahamian players to see what was out there. Kristian Robinson and Tahnaj Thomas immediately popped onto my radar. I was forced to choose between Spencer Howard and Robinson in the Winter, and I purposely went "above slot" on Thomas because of the ceiling. Fastball/Curveball guy with projection remaining. I'm so excited and I hope this doesn't turn into a Yohander situation.
3.13 - Sherten Apostel - 3B
Apostel popped onto my radar soon after his US debut because his name is a strong 60+... maybe a 65. The same can be said about his power tool. His arm says 3B or RF... his body and athleticism say 1B. If his hit tool developes, the bat should play just about anywhere. I traded for Cheslor Cuthbert on similar evaluation of tools and nomenclature... and I think it's going to pay off... here's hoping Apostel is a better version of that experiment.
3.26 - Simon Muzziotti - OF
I had Keiermaier and then I had Pillar. Big range / big arm defenders in CF that also hit typically have value in the projections and those projections often translate into wins even in small sample size that is our league's regular season. Advanced hitter that lacks power. Scouting reports have said that an optimal outcome would be Ender Inciarte - esque. I just want solid CF defense attached to a bat that doesn't destroy that value.
3.28 - Hunter Barco - LHP
Barco's Splitter might be the best offspeed pitch in the entire draft. He's got some projection left, but his arm slot might limit any gains in velocity. Like Leiter, if not for a strong college committment to Florida, he would have been an easy day 1 pick. I believe in his Splitter and Changeup enough that I feel he'll still be a 1st round talent when his time as a Gator is done.
4.3 - Cal Raleigh - C
I'm a Mariners fan. I rarely have Mariners on my roster. I felt that there were a bunch of catchers close together in value that a run might happen in the 4th round at the position. It didn't end up happening, although 2 of the names on my catchers list went within 6 picks of this one. Cal has mad intangibles, loud power, and strong framing skills. I took him because framing and power should carry him to at least serviceable backup status with a chance for more if the hit tool advances.
4.17 - Luis Toribio - 3B
This was an off-board pick that I would consider akin to a "pop-up" player in the real draft. Younger and lefty version of Apostel. He's more athletic than any of my other projected 3B prospects and has a better feel for hitting than either Gonzalez or Apostel. His 2nd year in the states isn't going as well as the 1st. If he heats up in the 2nd half of this year or to start next year, I'd never get another shot at him. He's a canidate to be a Top 100 guy in a year or 2. Purely spectulative pick that could go awry.
4.30 - Taylor Jones - 1B
Jones is a freakish athlete whose skills appear to be catching up to his tools. He was a 2 way player at Gonzaga. He's a very good defensive 1B with enough ability to play either corner in the OF. As a former pitcher, his arm plays in RF. The risk with Jones is that even though everything appears to be moving in the right direction, his production could just be a BABIP mirage. I took him because if he continues to perform I might not get another shot at him.
I really do like my draft. I'm certain that there are better classes out there. I'm also optimistic I can make others look really foolish in a couple years.
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Post by raysgm on Jul 2, 2019 14:36:12 GMT -5
Rays 2019 Summer Draft Recap:
Year Season Overall Round Pick Team Player Name Position
2019 S 29 1 29 TB Bryson Stott SS
2019 S 59 2 29 TB Luis Arraez 2B
2019 S 65 3 5 TB Jose Is. Garcia SS
2019 S 85 3 25 TB Bryan Abreu SP
2019 S 101 4 11 TB Liover Peguero SS
2019 S 121 4 31 TB Omar Estevez SS
6 picks, 5 middle infielders, all of varying levels of closeness to contributing. Bryson Stott is a recent Phillies pick yet to play professional ball (I believe he did sign a few days ago though!). Luis Arraez has had a couple weeks of MLB service for the Twins. Luis Israel Garcia is a recent Cuban signing who has started to play well in high-A. Liover Peguero was barely eligible for this draft, but played 19 games in an Arizona rookie league last year, and is back there this year. Omar Estevez, like Garcia, is a Cuban signing, only this time with the Dodgers, who is playing well in AA. Going forward, I'd project Stott to either stay at SS or move to 3B, Arraez will likely have 2B as his primary position, but may be deployed all over the diamond and even in some corner OF spots, Garcia and Peguero both seem like locks to stay at the position, though Peguero is so young he may outgrow the position, and Estevez will likely be a primary 2B who is capable of logging SS time in a pinch. The lone non-middle infielder I drafted is Bryan Abreu. He has a relief risk due to his shaky command and ticking service time clock, but he has top of rotation type of stuff if he nails down his command. |
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Post by Pirates GM on Jul 2, 2019 17:12:07 GMT -5
When you are bad at running a baseball team, the only thing to do is use the rules to your advantage and pray. Also, to take some serious risks. I mixed some floor and ceiling prospects and added in a couple of solid baseball names. As with most drafts, the jury will be out on this draft for at least 3 years if not longer. Here is a breakdown with some explanation as to why I picked them. 3.8 - Jack Leiter - RHP I started out with a player that I'm certain would have been a 1st rounder if not for a strong committment to Vandy (and outrageous bonus demands associated with that committment). He's got starter stuff and strong bloodlines. The last time I took a player in this position I didn't have the patience to wait for him (that player being Griffin Canning). I'm hoping I've learned patience thru the events of this offseason. We'll see if Jack is still a 1st round talent when he is draft eligible again. 3.9 - Richard Lovelady - LHP I've been targeting Lovelady for awhile because of his 70+ name and projection as a lefty with "more than a loogy" bullpen profile. The price of effective RPs has been going up, and this is a pick that could pay dividends as soon as this year (if I choose to use him). 3.12 - Tahnaj Thomas - RHP When the profiles of Lucius Fox and Jazz Chisholm started to rise, I began to look at other Bahamian players to see what was out there. Kristian Robinson and Tahnaj Thomas immediately popped onto my radar. I was forced to choose between Spencer Howard and Robinson in the Summer, and I purposely went "above slot" on Thomas because of the ceiling. Fastball/Curveball guy with projection remaining. I'm so excited and I hope this doesn't turn into a Yohander situation. 3.13 - Sherten Apostel - 3B Apostel popped onto my radar soon after his US debut because his name is a strong 60+... maybe a 65. The same can be said about his power tool. His arm says 3B or RF... his body and athleticism say 1B. If his hit tool developes, the bat should play just about anywhere. I traded for Cheslor Cuthbert on similar evaluation of tools and nomenclature... and I think it's going to pay off... here's hoping Apostel is a better version of that experiment. 3.26 - Simon Muzziotti - OF I had Keiermaier and then I had Pillar. Big range / big arm defenders in CF that also hit typically have value in the projections and those projections often translate into wins even in small sample size that is our league's regular season. Advanced hitter that lacks power. Scouting reports have said that an optimal outcome would be Ender Inciarte - esque. I just want solid CF defense attached to a bat that doesn't destroy that value. 3.28 - Hunter Barco - LHP Barco's Splitter might be the best offspeed pitch in the entire draft. He's got some projection left, but his arm slot might limit any gains in velocity. Like Leiter, if not for a strong college committment to Florida, he would have been an easy day 1 pick. I believe in his Splitter and Changeup enough that I feel he'll still be a 1st round talent when his time as a Gator is done. 4.3 - Cal Raleigh - C I'm a Mariners fan. I rarely have Mariners on my roster. I felt that there were a bunch of catchers close together in value that a run might happen in the 4th round at the position. It didn't end up happening, although 2 of the names on my catchers list went within 6 picks of this one. Cal has mad intangibles, loud power, and strong framing skills. I took him because framing and power should carry him to at least serviceable backup status with a chance for more if the hit tool advances. 4.17 - Luis Toribio - 3B This was an off-board pick that I would consider akin to a "pop-up" player in the real draft. Younger and lefty version of Apostel. He's more athletic than any of my other projected 3B prospects and has a better feel for hitting than either Gonzalez or Apostel. His 2nd year in the states isn't going as well as the 1st. If he heats up in the 2nd half of this year or to start next year, I'd never get another shot at him. He's a canidate to be a Top 100 guy in a year or 2. Purely spectulative pick that could go awry. 4.30 - Taylor Jones - 1B Jones is a freakish athlete whose skills appear to be catching up to his tools. He was a 2 way player at Gonzaga. He's a very good defensive 1B with enough ability to play either corner in the OF. As a former pitcher, his arm plays in RF. The risk with Jones is that even though everything appears to be moving in the right direction, his production could just be a BABIP mirage. I took him because if he continues to perform I might not get another shot at him. I really do like my draft. I'm certain that there are better classes out there. I'm also optimistic I can make others look really foolish in a couple years. None of those guys are any good. JIm |
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Post by Whitesox on Jul 2, 2019 17:30:37 GMT -5
1.27 - RHP. Diego Castillo. This was an instant gratification pick. He has already contributed to me, which is usually considered a good pick. Has a 124 ERA+ with a starter rating. My pen has been incredibly awful this year, and at the time of the pick, the backend of my rotation was pretty subpar. Since this pick, the back of my rotation has really stepped it up. So baring any more major injuries, he might not get too many starts. But most of the test sims I have ran with him as a full time starter weren't that inspiring. He also has been less dominant in RL since drafting him. And hard to complain about a rotation that has Marcus Stroman in the 5 slot.
2.27 - RHP. Luis Gil. This is a lotto ticket guy. Huge fastball/slider, smooth delivery. But like most guys like this, his command and secondaries need improvement. Could be a dominant relief pitcher, could be a top of the rotation arm, could flame out in AA. Has been pitching well in low-a, and am very curious to see how he performs when he is promoted to high-a. Hopefully its soon.
3.27 - 2B. Yunior Severino. Big time power for a middle infield type. Probably a 2B only type and swing/approach is geared for a three-true-outcome type of hitter. Out for the year with a broken thumb, which could be the reason he fell to the late third, or it could be that he just sucks and im an idiot. Its likely the ladder, but who knows.
4.5 - C. Mario Feliciano. A nice year for catchers, there where quite a few who were on my list and performing well, which has never happened before. There were some safer guys (Jake Rogers) who I was considering, but I think the upside here is worth the gamble. Could be a plus bat behind the dish. He's only 20 and showing good power in high-a, hopefully, he becomes more than a Nick Hundley type. But he's a high school catcher, so I guess a Hundley-esqe career would be a major win.
I went with a safe fill an immediate need with my first pick, then rolled the dice and went for upside with my three other picks. They likely are all going to be scrubs at some point...
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Post by bluejaysgm on Jul 2, 2019 19:16:32 GMT -5
Year Season Overall Round Pick Team Player Name Position
2019 S 3 1 3 TOR J.J. Bleday OF
2019 S 8 1 8 TOR Alek Manoah RHP
2019 S 10 1 10 TOR Matthew Allan RHP
2019 S 12 1 12 TOR Alek Thomas OF
2019 S 34 2 4 TOR Quinn Priester RHP
2019 S 41 2 11 TOR Zack Thompson LHP
2019 S 79 3 19 TOR Kyren Paris SS
Started the draft with more picks than this but ended up with 7 picks. Traded quite a few early to move up. Hopefully the rush to trade up doesn't bite me later but wanted to get the picks in before I left on vacation. Focused on pitching and OF early and then went with a young SS with last pick knowing I don't need him right away. Curious to see how this turns out. |
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Post by LA Angels GM on Jul 2, 2019 20:30:00 GMT -5
2019 Angels Draft Recap:
Winter:
1.17 - Dylan Carlson, OF - St. Louis
There was some risk when I took him, as in his first two minor league seasons, he combined for 14 home runs with an average under .250. But I read an article shortly before my pick that he was a "breakout candidate" for 2019. I needed an outfielder in my system, so I decided to take a risk, since the main stat I look at when looking at prospects (K/BB) had improved dramatically in year 2. Didn't want him to really break out and miss out on the chance to get him. Looks like I made the correct choice! He's owning AA this year as a 20 year old: .285/.365/.511 with 12 home runs and a K/BB ratio of almost 2:1. He'll be on top 100 prospect lists this winter, for sure. Love this pick so far, and excited to continue watching him develop.
Summer:
1.17 - Jackson Rutledge, SP - San Jacinto JC
After drafting so many middle infielders last year, and nabbing Carlson in the winter, I was looking for the top available pitcher. If a "can't miss" hitter fell, then I would've taken him. Didn't see a can't miss hitter, though. Rutledge is far from can't miss, but his fastball is elite, sitting in the upper 90's with a lot of spin. Some reports I saw are saying he could end up with 4 "plus" pitches. I highly doubt that, but if he can get another plus pitch and perfect his command (tough for a 6-8 guy), he'll be a mid-rotation starter. If he doesn't, he should at least become a workhorse guy out of the back of the pen.
2.17 - Brennen Davis, CF - Chicago Cubs
Excited to land this guy here. He has a chance to become a true 5-tool player. There's a lot in his way to become that guy, but his development between 2018 and 2019 is definitely encouraging. Strong K/BB ratio (especially for a 19 year old in A ball), and he's starting to tap into that raw power. He apparently has some things to learn in the outfield in terms of route running and getting jumps on balls, but he's got the wheels to be a plus defender in CF, and he supposedly has a cannon for an arm. His floor seems to be a 4th or 5th Of'er, maybe one that I call up and down as an injury replacement for a few years, but I didn't draft Davis for his floor. I drafted him for his sky-high ceiling.
Overall, I'm excited for this small draft class. Carlson is developing into a middle of the order bat, and while he's still a ways away and a lot can go wrong between now and his MLB debut, a lot of the risk that was there in the winter has come off. Davis still has a ton of risk, and may have been taken a tad too high based on that risk, but I LOVE the ceiling. I don't draft based on ceiling and projection enough. Rutledge is probably the guy I'm least excited about right now. I'm curious to see his debut somewhere in the Nats system to see how he's taking to pro ball.
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Post by BrewCrewGuru on Jul 3, 2019 12:30:22 GMT -5
I'd like to salute Ian and his D-Backs draft. Felt like he was basically drafting from a list created from similar reference points. I don't know how he managed to botch it completely, but consider me impressed.
Also, Jim, you shouldn't be allowed to draft outside the first round. Hulsizer? What about Garlick? Didn't check enough grinder boxes for you?
Talk more trash, people. You boring.
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Post by Arizona on Jul 4, 2019 7:35:41 GMT -5
I see you, Connor...
Dropping back 2 picks at the end of a draft and moving up almost a full round in 2020 (Tampa 3rd up to Mets 3rd)
#Connoralwayswinstrades
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Post by sanfran on Jul 6, 2019 21:26:35 GMT -5
Giants draft recap 2019:
pretty vanilla draft, no trades, no drama. Didn't see a must get SP at my slots, so bolstered my power and needed IF depth.
1.6 Josh Jung, 3B TTU - Rangers Top player for the last 2 seasons. Not as dominant his junior year, but led team to CWS. Very good power in a system that loves to develop it.
2.6 Kody Hoese, 3B Tulane - Dodgers Late bloomer this season, great power and a system that _really_ seems to pull the best from this type of bat.
3.6 Gabriel Arias, SS Padres A+ Looking for SS depth and grabbed a plus glove, good bat potential. Only 19 in High A. Another Padre fast push. Struggling some this year playing over his age. Will have time to develop given the Padres system depth. Honestly expect him to be traded when the Padres compete next 2 seasons.
4.6 Andres Munoz, RHRP Padres AAA. A 20yo in AAA throwing 100. What's not to dream on? Elite power, good second pitch, needs seasoning at 20, but the Padres loved to push him fast. Undersized body.
Happy with the power depth at 3B, and figure they are athletic enough to work at another position if necessary. Arias is a High Risk/Reward pick. Munoz is higher risk at relief, but I love the tools.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 7, 2019 21:44:56 GMT -5
NY Mets (Garbage) Draft ReCap
1.11 - CJ Abrams (SS) - Wasn''t looking at the top players in the real life draft since my picks were going to be toward the en of the first round, but when 1.11 came available and CJ Abrams was still on the board, my need to draft Shortstops overtook everything else and I traded a later 1st and 2.30 to move up a grab him. He has repaid me by not yet going hitless in any game as a pro. 15 game hit streak to start his career. 80 speed with 55/60 raw power. Sometimes I think prospect evaluators project a move off SS to be safe, but even as a CF he has big-time potential.
1.30 - Joe Palumbo (LHSP) - I didn't want to pull the trigger this early on him but he was called up as this pick was coming due and I was afraid a big debut would put him on too many radars. Turns out the "Big debut" wasn't a concern. He was lit-up in 2 starts before going back down. Still like the make-up and mix. Should be fine moving forward with a solid 3 pitch mix. As most always happens, command will determine his role.
2.09 - Michael Busch (2B) - The Dodgers drafted him as a 2B so I will continue to list him that way until he proves otherwise. He played 2B on the Cape. Dodgers have been comparing him to Max Muncy which is a result I would graciously accept. Busch has a sweet lefty power stroke and bat to ball skills that will allow his bat to play at 1B if he has to make the switch back.
3.15 - Jelfry Marte (SS) - Because 1 shortstop is never enough. Marte was a highly rated J2 signing last year who skipped the DSL and went directly to the Gulf Coast League. He is the typical slick-fielder but with good bat speed and solid approach from both sides of the plate. Present power is near zero until he grows into his body a bit and even then he is unlikely to scare anyone.
3.17 - Aaron Ashby (LHSP) - Had expected to take Jack Leiter here but Sean spoiled that plan. Ashby is another lefty with a plus curveball and the required 3 pitches to remain a starter. Command is even more of a question here than with Palumbo because of a funky delivery.
3.30 - Jose Urquidy (RHSP) - Hadn't read anything on this guy until I heard Luhnow mention him during an interview. THe guy was tearing through the minors with little difficulty. He has had 2 big league starts since I picked him that have not been great but still see a usable starter here. He is a strike thrower with a plus changeup. His curveball development will probably determine his ultimate usefulness.
4.29 - Jake Rogers (C) - I traded back into the draft for this pick. One of the write-ups called Rogers the best defensive catcher this century. We all know that DMB is inconsistent with catcher defense so it was his overall development with the bat that pushed me to make the trade. If he keeps hitting he would be unlikely to make it to the 3rd round next year so I'm good with the deal, even if Connor was able to swing a trade on the backside that essentially allowed him to climb 25+ spots next year for free.
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Post by phillies17 on Jul 8, 2019 13:26:57 GMT -5
This draft was more like my first draft two years ago. After going for immediate roster guys last year, I wanted to build up my reserve roster again. I specifically targeted hitters with upside that were producing in the minors and I'm happy with the results. I had a very odd group of picks that left me without a 1st rounder although I was able to get first round talent with my first pick. I had a round off, then make two picks, then have a round off and then make two picks. I ended up trading for another late pick and used it on another potential cheap and controllable back end SP.
2.13 - Braden Shewmake - SS - He was the 21st overall pick out of A&M. A left handed hitting middle infield that has speed and power with enough ability to stick at SS or easily slide to 2B.
2.15 - Kyle Isbel - OF - KC Org. - Top of the order left handed hitting CF type player that proved he could hit with wood in the Cape Cod league while at UNLV. He is excelling in high A, showing the ability to hit and draw walks without striking out a ton.
4.13 - Jameson Hannah - OF - OAK Org. - Another top of the order left handed CF that is doing well in high A. He was a 2nd round pick in RL and did very well in the Cape while in college.
4.16 - Terrin Vavra - SS - COL Org. - Another top of the order left handed hitter, but this time an infielder that could play just about anywhere. He is showing a little of everything in A ball this year, providing solid hitting a 1:1 BB/K ratio and some pop to go along with his speed.
4.25 - Shaun Anderson - RHP - SF Org. - I traded back into the draft to get him. He was the 5th ranked SFG prospect at the time of his promotion and has done well in his 10 starts. Barring ZIP's being ZIP's, he should be a nice (and cheap) back of the rotation piece. Never can have too much pitching and I had him on my draft lists last summer and this winter but never pulled the trigger because I don't trust ZIP's. Third year in a row I've drafted a SP like this, the past 2 drafts I did it in the 2nd round with mixed results. Zip's was underwhelming both times and both got injured, third times either the charm or the nail in the coffin for SP fliers.
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Post by Cubbies on Jul 9, 2019 17:15:27 GMT -5
4.29 - Jake Rogers (C) - I traded back into the draft for this pick. One of the write-ups called Rogers the best defensive catcher this century. We all know that DMB is inconsistent with catcher defense so it was his overall development with the bat that pushed me to make the trade. If he keeps hitting he would be unlikely to make it to the 3rd round next year so I'm good with the deal, even if Connor was able to swing a trade on the backside that essentially allowed him to climb 25+ spots next year for free. I took a long look at Rogers this past Winter. But my desire for a little more upside and my current catcher depth swayed me against it. I think he may be one of those "better IRL than on the sim or in fantasy" types of guys. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2019 19:51:02 GMT -5
4.29 - Jake Rogers (C) - I traded back into the draft for this pick. One of the write-ups called Rogers the best defensive catcher this century. We all know that DMB is inconsistent with catcher defense so it was his overall development with the bat that pushed me to make the trade. If he keeps hitting he would be unlikely to make it to the 3rd round next year so I'm good with the deal, even if Connor was able to swing a trade on the backside that essentially allowed him to climb 25+ spots next year for free. I took a long look at Rogers this past Winter. But my desire for a little more upside and my current catcher depth swayed me against it. I think he may be one of those "better IRL than on the sim or in fantasy" types of guys. I’d like to tell you to piss off, but you are most likely right. I don’t have great catcher depth though so I took a shot on a guy who may hit .225 but get on base at a .340 clip and hit 20 bombs worst case scenario I have a cheap back-up catcher for several years. |
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Post by KC Royals Nate on Jul 9, 2019 22:09:44 GMT -5
Royals Draft Recap
Winter 1.10 - Kristian Robinson, OF, D-Backs
Summer 1.23 - Jordan Balazovic, SP, Twins
Summer 2.10 - Jose Alvarado, RP, TB Rays
Summer 2.24 - Simeon Woods-Richardson, SP, Mets
Summer 4.10 - James Karinchak, RP, Indians
Traded down in the 1st to grab an extra 2nd rounder, and was able to grab Balazovic, who's was stellar in 2018, and got off to a great start in 2019. He was starting to show up on Midseason Top 100s right around my pick, so I was happy he was still around. I was kicking myself for not taking Alvarado in last year's draft, and probably bid on him twice in FA accidentally this Winter, so I went with a RP much higher than I'd like. He had a hell of a 2018, and received great Zips, and was DL'd when I picked him. Came back, got shelled, now on the shelf for 6-8 weeks. Was happy to see Richardson still around at 2.24, he was a guy I liked in last year's draft. He's got some weird 2019 numbers (1-8, 4.76 ERA) but striking out almost 30% and walking only 6%. Also the youngest SP in the Sally League. Traded 3.10 when a bunch of guys went off who I had clustered together, and got an offer I liked to move in the 2nd next year. 4.10 James Karinchak is a complete shot in the dark, but rolling the dice on a RP who is striking out 2/3 of batters faced in 2019. He's hurt right now, but he could slide into Cleveland's pen still this year. Curious to see how Dan's Alter Ego handles this guy. Could be a closer on the cheap for the next bunch of years, or a wasted pick. Will find out quick.
Was able to load up on pitching to hopefully support my developing offense quickly with Balazovic, Alvarado, and Karinchak. Richardson more of a project, but could develop into a top tier guy in time.
Favorite Picks:
1.11 CJ Abrams - NYM - would have taken him had I stayed at 10.
1.25 Corbin Carroll - Cubs
2.18 Yerry Rodriguez, D-Backs
2.27 Luis Gil - White Sox
2.29 Luis Arraez, Rays
3.9 DICK FUCKING LOVELADY, Brewers
3.19 Kyren Paris, BJays
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Post by Deleted on Aug 6, 2019 19:26:13 GMT -5
CJ Abrams promoted to full season Fort Wayne.
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