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Post by LA Angels GM on Jun 10, 2020 13:26:59 GMT -5
Let's do this thing!
Joe is really Zimm'ing this draft up.
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Post by Cubbies on Jun 10, 2020 19:46:32 GMT -5
Hey... you know I've been legit conflicted here. I have a guy I want and a guy my team needs (Asa) and the guy that I trust and is safer (Tork) to choose from. I've emailed you, Hayes, and Brian discussing it. Also texted Sean, Ty, and Connor. Plus talked to three coworkers about it. I'm hoping never to pick #1 overall again (unless via trade) so I don't want to Philly John it up.
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Post by LA Angels GM on Jun 10, 2020 20:00:39 GMT -5
Hey... you know I've been legit conflicted here. I have a guy I want and a guy my team needs (Asa) and the guy that I trust and is safer (Tork) to choose from. I've emailed you, Hayes, and Brian discussing it. Also texted Sean, Ty, and Connor. Plus talked to three coworkers about it. I'm hoping never to pick #1 overall again (unless via trade) so I don't want to Philly John it up. I'll take it from ya. I've done well drafting first overall! |
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Post by Cubbies on Jun 10, 2020 20:15:48 GMT -5
Interesting draft factoid, in the movie Little Big League, the woman who plays Billy's mom in the movie is the real life mother of Pete Crow-Armstrong.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 11, 2020 4:27:11 GMT -5
I really thought Joe was going to pick Lacy and I would end up with the best player in both the summer and winter draft despite picking 2nd.
I almost took a different player there but ultimately decided the big lefty was too good to pass up.
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Post by bluejaysgm on Jun 11, 2020 18:46:53 GMT -5
Very happy to see Austin Martin made it to me at pick 1.04
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Post by Arizona on Jun 12, 2020 9:50:52 GMT -5
FRIENDLY REMINDER:
If you are at the roster limit (59 players), you MUST waive someone prior to making your pick. Each GM can post it themselves in the Waiver section of the message board.
Teams that are at or near the limit (as of Pick 1.06):
AT THE LIMIT:
Chicago Cubs
Baltimore
Tampa Bay
Toronto
57-58 PLAYERS:
St. Louis
Arizona
Cleveland
Minnesota
Houston
Oakland
** Toronto was close to the limit, before trading away 5 players. My apologies. -Ian
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Post by Bal-Ty-more on Jun 12, 2020 9:56:51 GMT -5
There are 3 people picking before me and 3 players that are in my crosshairs. This should be interesting.
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Post by Bal-Ty-more on Jun 12, 2020 20:30:21 GMT -5
Travis is a scrote.
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Post by Arizona on Jun 13, 2020 15:25:39 GMT -5
Nice pick on Vargas!
I went back and forth between Heriberto & A.Vargas. Went with Heriberto...probably because I’ve owned too many plus defending SS who never developed as a big threat with the stick.
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Post by raysgm on Jun 13, 2020 15:29:20 GMT -5
Nice pick on Vargas! I went back and forth between Heriberto & A.Vargas. Went with Heriberto...probably because I’ve owned too many plus defending SS who never developed as a big threat with the stick. Thanks Ian. If you had taken Vargas my #1 option was to trade down, and if that wasn't possible my pick was either going to be Hernandez or a draft guy I expect to be taken pretty soon. |
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Post by raysgm on Jun 13, 2020 23:44:44 GMT -5
Nice pick on Vargas! I went back and forth between Heriberto & A.Vargas. Went with Heriberto...probably because I’ve owned too many plus defending SS who never developed as a big threat with the stick. Thanks Ian. If you had taken Vargas my #1 option was to trade down, and if that wasn't possible my pick was either going to be Hernandez or a draft guy I expect to be taken pretty soon. There goes the draft guy |
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Post by Cubbies on Jun 15, 2020 8:30:13 GMT -5
Had four pitchers lined up with four picks to go until my turn. Was not shocked at all that Hayes and Jeff took Bitsko and Kelley. I figured they would because I know they aren't risk adverse. Wasn't sure about Jim, but with no minor league season he couldn't identify a Double A grinder to take this year, so I wasn't shocked when he took Crochet. So I was holding out hope that Rich would take someone like Bailey and not pop the fourth pitcher I was targeting. Thankfully he did. Cavalli was definitely fourth behind the other three on my list, but at least I got one of the four I wanted at this pick.
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Post by Texas GM on Jun 15, 2020 8:48:52 GMT -5
During the winter draft, I had two players I really wanted, RHP Yoendrys Gomez and OF Canaan Smith. Much to my surprise and the run of picks in the current draft class, I got Canaan Smith. I drafted Mitch Haniger years ago and gave up on him too early. To me, this guy is the LH version of him, with an even better eye and plate discipline. The kid can hit. Now to dream on some power, but 32 Doubles, 3 Triples and 11 HR as a 20 year old in the SALLY League bodes well.
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Post by bluejaysgm on Jun 15, 2020 16:05:00 GMT -5
May be gambling with taking Witt and might regret it if one of the other two guys I'm looking at goes in the next 3 picks, just wasn't sure he would make it to pick 1.28.
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Post by Cubbies on Jun 15, 2020 16:30:40 GMT -5
May be gambling with taking Witt and might regret it if one of the other two guys I'm looking at goes in the next 3 picks, just wasn't sure he would make it to pick 1.28. He was on my list but not until later if he made it that far since we know he won't sign now and is going to college. And he's too young to be a draft eligible sophomore in two years. |
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Post by Bal-Ty-more on Jun 16, 2020 13:44:28 GMT -5
I'm surprised that Soderstrom fell all the way to me here. Thought for sure Matt would be taking him and leaving me to take my backup option.
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Post by Arizona on Jun 17, 2020 6:20:06 GMT -5
1.30 Pirates select 1B Aaron Sabato, Minnesota Twins org (University of North Carolina).  JIm That's gotta be the most grindery grinder I've ever seen! Well done! |
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Post by bluejaysgm on Jun 17, 2020 6:23:51 GMT -5
1.30 Pirates select 1B Aaron Sabato, Minnesota Twins org (University of North Carolina). JIm That's gotta be the most grindery grinder I've ever seen! Well done! Just saw the pick and I thought the same thing!! |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 17, 2020 6:31:49 GMT -5
I'm surprised that Soderstrom fell all the way to me here. So am I. That's a premium talent just falling into your lap. I thought about him at my pick but decided that high school catching is just too risky and instead went with the uber safe projectable high school RHP. |
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Post by rockiesgm on Jun 17, 2020 9:04:43 GMT -5
Did Joe just draft a nickel with a pick that had the value of a quarter?
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Post by Cubbies on Jun 17, 2020 9:12:34 GMT -5
Did Joe just draft a nickel with a pick that had the value of a quarter? Nope. A player viewed as a dime but is really a quarter. Two plus-plus pitches, another one that is plus. He only dropped because of his injury history, but Fangraphs had him as a Top 20 draft prospect. Even the MLB writeup talks about how good his stuff is, he just doesn't have a track record due to injuries. |
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Post by Bal-Ty-more on Jun 17, 2020 9:28:02 GMT -5
I'm surprised that Soderstrom fell all the way to me here. So am I. That's a premium talent just falling into your lap. I thought about him at my pick but decided that high school catching is just too risky and instead went with the uber safe projectable high school RHP. My pick came down to Soderstrom or Sobato. I went with the guy with a probable better defensive position, but I heard Soderstrom compared to Will Myers. He's unlikely to stay at catcher cause it will slow his development. His bat will be far ahead of his glove. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 17, 2020 10:09:32 GMT -5
I like the Beeter pick and agree with all that Joe said. Reports on his stuff were very good. Just a question of health and limited track record.
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Post by yankees on Jun 17, 2020 10:18:13 GMT -5
I'm surprised that Soderstrom fell all the way to me here. Thought for sure Matt would be taking him and leaving me to take my backup option. I was hoping he fell to me in the 2nd round |
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Post by rockiesgm on Jun 17, 2020 10:41:35 GMT -5
Did Joe just draft a nickel with a pick that had the value of a quarter? Nope. A player viewed as a dime but is really a quarter. Two plus-plus pitches, another one that is plus. He only dropped because of his injury history, but Fangraphs had him as a Top 20 draft prospect. Even the MLB writeup talks about how good his stuff is, he just doesn't have a track record due to injuries. I guess it depends on which write-ups you want to believe. I tend to value Fangraphs a lot less than others do. BA has him at #58. He did have an 8.7 walks per nine in 2019. Though He did improved on that in a shortened 2020 (21 IP). And there is the rub with this draft, a little more risk than usual. He does have an impressive array of power stuff but he’ll obviously need to improve on his change (fangraphs doesn’t even like this pitch) to stay in a rotation. Combine that with the fact he’s had as many major elbow surgeries as quality starts in college (2) and the reliever risk is real. So yeah he’s more than a nickel but I’m not sure he’s quite a quarter 😜. Nonetheless, it will be fun to follow him as It will give us something to chat about when we actually get baseball back. |
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Post by rockiesgm on Jun 17, 2020 17:52:36 GMT -5
Just a heads up: if the draft makes it to me at 2.10 tonight, I won’t be making a pick until early tomorrow. I jacked my back up today and I’m taking Flexerall to help relieve the tightness and pain. This happens every couple years so I know the result will likely be an early sleepy sleep time for me this evening. Especially I decide to twist up a nice cocktail to pair with it. 😜🤘
Be well. Draft well.
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Post by rockiesgm on Jun 18, 2020 8:26:10 GMT -5
Thanks for the patience. I’m going through my final look-through that I do before picking so my pick will be in shortly.
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Post by LA Angels GM on Jun 18, 2020 15:58:24 GMT -5
When it's getting close to your turn, and the draft slows down... Is there anything worse draft-wise? Maybe when one of those you're waiting on then takes your guy. I'm not complaining; things happen, and I get it. I'm just impatient after refreshing the message board dozens of times since Brian picked  |
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Post by LA Angels GM on Jun 19, 2020 6:48:46 GMT -5
Damn it, Tim! I've been waiting suuuuuper patiently for like, 10 picks, to write Dingler's name in. And you have to go and ruin that.
When do the Angels play the Sawx next in the sim? Cause you can expect a lot of fastballs in the ribs!
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