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Post by Pirates GM on Jul 30, 2023 20:40:06 GMT -5
I think that De La Cruz selection is excellent 4th round value. He could've gone as high as Round 2, and nobody would've batted an eye.
Great pick, Johnny Angels!
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Post by LA Angels GM on Jul 30, 2023 21:10:22 GMT -5
I think that De La Cruz selection is excellent 4th round value. He could've gone as high as Round 2, and nobody would've batted an eye. Great pick, Johnny Angels! When I picked him, I was thinking he was Grindery. Glad he gets the JIm seal of approval!
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Post by BrewCrewGuru on Jul 31, 2023 19:48:31 GMT -5
Hayes gets me again. Grice was on my shortlist for my next pick. Great speculation pick. His stuff is really intriguing.
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Post by yankees on Aug 1, 2023 7:15:43 GMT -5
Nice pick on carrigg
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Post by BrewCrewGuru on Aug 2, 2023 10:53:13 GMT -5
Hurley kept sliding and I thought he was gonna get back to me in round 5 LOL
Solid pick. Good floor/ceiling combo.
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Post by Cubbies on Aug 2, 2023 11:34:19 GMT -5
Hurley kept sliding and I thought he was gonna get back to me in round 5 LOL Solid pick. Good floor/ceiling combo. Lots of wildly different views on him made him hard to judge. But Arizona has done a great job with developing hitters lately, so he definitely has that going for him.
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Post by Cubbies on Aug 4, 2023 19:00:09 GMT -5
If I thought Ballesteros could stay behind the plate, I would've taken him over Millas. But I wanted to be sure I had a "catcher" when I drafted my #3. But if his bat continues to progress, he can move to a COF or CIF and it will play.
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Post by raysgm on Aug 5, 2023 17:26:09 GMT -5
Connor texted me and said it would be awhile before he could make the pick and asked me to make it for him (idk why he can't just post it from his phone?). Rays take Kyle Hurt - RHP - Los Angeles Dodgers Haha I had juuuust enough service to get your text, but not enough service/data to actually check the site or anything Update: Pirates select 1B Nathan Martorella, San Diego Padres organizationThanks everyone, JIm This guy looks like Jaff Decker
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Post by BrewCrewGuru on Aug 6, 2023 9:09:44 GMT -5
Not gonna lie, I've been tracking Richard Fitts for the entire draft trying to decide if I wanted to turn my bullpen into a "satchel of Richards." In the end, I decided to keep waiting, but I respect the pick and the name.
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Post by Cubbies on Aug 6, 2023 9:38:02 GMT -5
Not gonna lie, I've been tracking Richard Fitts for the entire draft trying to decide if I wanted to turn my bullpen into a "satchel of Richards." In the end, I decided to keep waiting, but I respect the pick and the name. Sean drafting a guy because his first name is another name for "dick"? That fitts.
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Post by BrewCrewGuru on Aug 6, 2023 12:01:09 GMT -5
Not gonna lie, I've been tracking Richard Fitts for the entire draft trying to decide if I wanted to turn my bullpen into a "satchel of Richards." In the end, I decided to keep waiting, but I respect the pick and the name. Sean drafting a guy because his first name is another name for "dick"? That fitts. Richard "That's what she said" Fitts
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Post by Pirates GM on Aug 6, 2023 17:43:45 GMT -5
A couple of GMs are really starting to piss me off with their picks. They are supposed to be my picks. In no particular order, the following GMs can get bent:
MIA SD TEX KC TOR CHW
JIm
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Post by Cubbies on Aug 6, 2023 17:51:13 GMT -5
Schneider was not making it past me. I've already texted Ed some very unkind things.
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Post by marlinsgmed on Aug 6, 2023 17:55:44 GMT -5
I was both offended by Joe’s texts and aroused.
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Post by Pirates GM on Aug 6, 2023 19:22:59 GMT -5
I'm just confused by Davis Schneider in general. Normally, I would've taken that dude in a heartbeat based on stats alone. But then when you look at how he was ranked by some pretty legit sites,
MLB.com = #28 out of 30 in the Blue Jays system
Fangraphs = not even in Toronto's top 41!
So then I'm like, "Okay, this is just my standard grinder trap. I can't keep falling for that, because that's part of why my system is where it is." (Also, drafting last or nearly last every year for years and years straight catches up to you after a while.)
But then he gets picked and everyone is like, "OMG I was about to take him too," then I'm like, "I don't even know what the eff is going on anymore. Who is a grinder? Who isn't a grinder? I have no idea."
JIm
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Post by BrewCrewGuru on Aug 6, 2023 20:32:42 GMT -5
I'm just confused by Davis Schneider in general. Normally, I would've taken that dude in a heartbeat based on stats alone. But then when you look at how he was ranked by some pretty legit sites, MLB.com = #28 out of 30 in the Blue Jays system Fangraphs = not even in Toronto's top 41! So then I'm like, "Okay, this is just my standard grinder trap. I can't keep falling for that, because that's part of why my system is where it is." (Also, drafting last or nearly last every year for years and years straight catches up to you after a while.) But then he gets picked and everyone is like, "OMG I was about to take him too," then I'm like, "I don't even know what the eff is going on anymore. Who is a grinder? Who isn't a grinder? I have no idea." JIm He looks like the short end of a platoon. I think he's def a grinder trap. Maybe the multipositional thing makes him more interesting.
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Post by Cubbies on Aug 6, 2023 20:48:15 GMT -5
I'm just confused by Davis Schneider in general. Normally, I would've taken that dude in a heartbeat based on stats alone. But then when you look at how he was ranked by some pretty legit sites, MLB.com = #28 out of 30 in the Blue Jays system Fangraphs = not even in Toronto's top 41! So then I'm like, "Okay, this is just my standard grinder trap. I can't keep falling for that, because that's part of why my system is where it is." (Also, drafting last or nearly last every year for years and years straight catches up to you after a while.) But then he gets picked and everyone is like, "OMG I was about to take him too," then I'm like, "I don't even know what the eff is going on anymore. Who is a grinder? Who isn't a grinder? I have no idea." JIm He looks like the short end of a platoon. I think he's def a grinder trap. Maybe the multipositional thing makes him more interesting. I think he's more of a late bloomer than a grinder. As he has moved up, his K-rate has gone down, and his BB rate has increased slightly. It also appears that he is growing into more power, or maybe there was a mechanical change to his swing, changing trajectory or something, idk. Maybe just making better contact. Or he could be Cinderella and the clock is at 11:58... who knows.
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Post by Pirates GM on Aug 7, 2023 6:50:46 GMT -5
Another perfect example from last year's draft- where I didn't take a classic grinder that I loved, then Ed swooped in and did- was Kerry Carpenter:www.baseball-reference.com/players/c/carpeke01.shtmlI thought the trap was that this guy wouldn't be able to get on base at a .300 clip at the MLB level. But here we are 1.5 seasons in, and although Carpenter's OBP isn't great, his OPS+ so far are 125 and 118. He looks like he could stick as an MLB regular. Nick pick, Ed. By the way, I was about to pick Roden since I just took him over in MLBSA. Another nice pick, and now it's 7:50AM EST, and I'm already fired up. JIm
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Post by Bal-Ty-more on Aug 7, 2023 11:20:16 GMT -5
With Pittsburgh's last two picks, they've taken 2 of my 4 5th round targets.
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Post by Pirates GM on Aug 7, 2023 12:00:57 GMT -5
With Pittsburgh's last two picks, they've taken 2 of my 4 5th round targets. Well that at least makes me feel better. Even though you are my arch nemesis now and forever, you are also an excellent drafter, so that shows me I'm at least on the right track. Thanks Tyberius, JIm
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Post by Bal-Ty-more on Aug 9, 2023 9:44:34 GMT -5
Hadnt planned to take another kid that went to college. But I missed that Oakland took Nacho Alvarez in the 4th. And then I missed that Grice had been drafted too so I miscounted my autopicks. Kuehler was my main target here. So I had to do some final checking into some players. Didnt like any of the pitchers in the real draft and I'm good on outfielders. Now I just have to hope that Caraway turns into more of a Dylan Crews and not Drew Mendoza.
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Post by BrewCrewGuru on Aug 9, 2023 9:53:08 GMT -5
Hadnt planned to take another kid that went to college. But I missed that Oakland took Nacho Alvarez in the 4th. And then I missed that Grice had been drafted too so I miscounted my autopicks. Kuehler was my main target here. So I had to do some final checking into some players. Didnt like any of the pitchers in the real draft and I'm good on outfielders. Now I just have to hope that Caraway turns into more of a Dylan Crews and not Drew Mendoza. *laughs in Caedmon Parker*
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Post by Pirates GM on Aug 10, 2023 16:38:23 GMT -5
Gauthier's career .434 OBP in the minors makes my skin tingle. Sure he's always been old for his level, but DAYUM that OBP is THICCC.
JIm
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Post by BrewCrewGuru on Aug 10, 2023 16:45:52 GMT -5
Gauthier's career .434 OBP in the minors makes my skin tingle. Sure he's always been old for his level, but DAYUM that OBP is THICCC. JIm I would be more concerned about his age vs level if I was looking for a star player. I just need someone who can grind out some WAR. I like his little-bit-o-speed and little-bit-o-power thing. Looks like a ball player.
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Post by BrewCrewGuru on Aug 11, 2023 12:04:33 GMT -5
I had a really fun draft even if it involved bailing out of the season.
I really like John's draft because he picked a lot of guys on my list and even swiped one of my 5th round name-drafts only a few picks before I was gonna do it. Respect.
I don't know if my draft style is ever going to be considered traditional, but I put a lot of work into my scouting. I try to balance the weird affection I have for crazy names with players that can actually play. I mean, I drafted a kid named Josh Rivera. How f'n boring!
I hope everyone enjoys this aspect of the game as much as I do. I know that a lot of us have become pressed for time as life and family stuff happens. Drafting is great.
If we do decide to expand rosters again to accomodate OOTP, I'm gonna do backflips (figuratively, I'm fat af and never had hops).
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Post by Elephanti! on Aug 11, 2023 14:10:08 GMT -5
I like the Drohan pick. I drafted him as a high schooler in BNSL and watched him be mediocre as hell at Florida State and his first few seasons of pro ball. Now he's turned himself into an actual prospect.
EDIT: And yes, please, expand rosters
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Post by Pirates GM on Aug 12, 2023 8:38:12 GMT -5
By the way, HOW AWESOME that we've finally expanded our drafting to (2) Winter rounds and (5) Summer rounds?! Thanks for everyone who made that happen.
When we used to have 4 rounds total (1 Winter, 3 Summer) it was like, "I hope to hell I hit on this guy, because he's one of only 4 guys I got to pick this year." (Aside from Tracy, who still had 9 picks annually.)
But now it's like, "Okay, I've played it safe with a few picks, but now let me take some lottery shots here and here."
7 picks is infinitely better than 4. I also like how we haven't gone full-blown MLBSA with a (10) round Summer draft, because that's pure hell even finding a guy to pick.
I think our balance right meow is purrrrrrrrrrrrfect, and I hope we don't change a thing (aside from expanding roster sizes as Jeff said) draft-wise going forward. Thanks to everyone who made it happen,
JIm
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Post by BrewCrewGuru on Aug 12, 2023 10:20:49 GMT -5
By the way, HOW AWESOME that we've finally expanded our drafting to (2) Winter rounds and (5) Summer rounds?! Thanks for everyone who made that happen. When we used to have 4 rounds total (1 Winter, 3 Summer) it was like, "I hope to hell I hit on this guy, because he's one of only 4 guys I got to pick this year." (Aside from Tracy, who still had 9 picks annually.) But now it's like, "Okay, I've played it safe with a few picks, but now let me take some lottery shots here and here." 7 picks is infinitely better than 4. I also like how we haven't gone full-blown MLBSA with a (10) round Summer draft, because that's pure hell even finding a guy to pick. I think our balance right meow is purrrrrrrrrrrrfect, and I hope we don't change a thing (aside from expanding roster sizes as Jeff said) draft-wise going forward. Thanks to everyone who made it happen, JIm I think roster expansion plus a supplemental draft is the correct answer. I'm not too hype for longer Summer drafts, but if we expand rosters to the size necessary to accomodate OOTP (which I think is like 75 or 80 minimum) we'll want to have like a 5 round supplemental to get some more 40 FV guys in our systems to call up for injuries so we don't always have to sign those guys in FA. Not really sure what the solution is, but this seems in the correct direction.
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Post by bluejaysgm on Aug 12, 2023 17:28:16 GMT -5
By the way, HOW AWESOME that we've finally expanded our drafting to (2) Winter rounds and (5) Summer rounds?! Thanks for everyone who made that happen. When we used to have 4 rounds total (1 Winter, 3 Summer) it was like, "I hope to hell I hit on this guy, because he's one of only 4 guys I got to pick this year." (Aside from Tracy, who still had 9 picks annually.) But now it's like, "Okay, I've played it safe with a few picks, but now let me take some lottery shots here and here." 7 picks is infinitely better than 4. I also like how we haven't gone full-blown MLBSA with a (10) round Summer draft, because that's pure hell even finding a guy to pick. I think our balance right meow is purrrrrrrrrrrrfect, and I hope we don't change a thing (aside from expanding roster sizes as Jeff said) draft-wise going forward. Thanks to everyone who made it happen, JIm Shows how my interest has changed. Traded all of my picks away last season and only had my original 5 this year and had to scramble when it was my turn to make a pick. I'll be curious how this draft compares to previous ones for me since I did zero prep until I was on the clock with each pick.
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Post by Pirates GM on Aug 14, 2023 7:19:54 GMT -5
I'm in a similar boat, Tracy. I haven't watched a MLB game all year. Part of it is that I've been rather jaded towards professional sports in general since Covid; a bigger part is just my wife and I having 4 kids.
So none of my draft research is organic like most guys, i.e. I'm not watching a college or minor league game and spot a guy. Everything is just me force-reading mlb.com, fangraphs, etc. to find players when my pick approaches.
It's tiresome! When you're starting from scratch and have no background, it's tough to catch up to the knowledgeable GMs here.
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