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Post by Cubbies on Jan 5, 2018 17:58:34 GMT -5
Our new Indians owner is going to get set-up this weekend, but don't expect him to be able to make a pick right away. It's going to take him a few days to get acclimated to the league. Same with our new Marlins owner. I'm going to do my best to get both up to speed ASAP, but researching for a draft like this has to be the hardest part because you don't know who all is still out there.
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Post by bluejaysgm on Jan 5, 2018 18:23:13 GMT -5
Wow, that moved fast. Been away all day and we make a big jump in progress on the draft, cool! Really liked both Cubs picks, they were on my short list.
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Post by Texas GM on Jan 5, 2018 19:33:24 GMT -5
Our new Indians owner is going to get set-up this weekend, but don't expect him to be able to make a pick right away. It's going to take him a few days to get acclimated to the league. Same with our new Marlins owner. I'm going to do my best to get both up to speed ASAP, but researching for a draft like this has to be the hardest part because you don't know who all is still out there. Good. I am traveling to Orlando Sunday (thank God I'm escaping this brutal weather) for a trade show and every evening is booked with client dinners and seminar presentations. I get back later Friday and would love to be able to make my pick after that. I don't know what it is about my winter drafts. I have such good luck in my summer drafts, but to date, only Rosenthal and Dejong (stupidly traded away) and Mitch White look like smart winter picks. 3 out of 7 might look like a good batting average, but it sucks for a draft scoring percentage. I want to make this one count. FYI, I rather like both of those Cubs prospects too, but knew they wouldn't fall anywhere close to my me. |
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Post by Cubbies on Jan 5, 2018 21:07:45 GMT -5
Remember, no one is under any obligation to pick before their designated date. Just because everyone in front of you is a two-pump chump doesn't mean you can't take your time.
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Post by BrewCrewGuru on Jan 6, 2018 1:40:40 GMT -5
I've got it narrowed down to 4 guys. I thought I could make a decision while I was at work, but it's just not going to happen. I'm going to sleep on it since I have the time and reread all the available information in the morning. I actually think I'm looking at the correct players for this point in the draft. Trying is hard.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 6, 2018 9:10:18 GMT -5
I've got it narrowed down to 4 guys. I thought I could make a decision while I was at work, but it's just not going to happen. I'm going to sleep on it since I have the time and reread all the available information in the morning. I actually think I'm looking at the correct players for this point in the draft. Trying is hard. Even money that 2 of the 4 are no longer playing |
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Post by bluejaysgm on Jan 6, 2018 10:01:04 GMT -5
I didn't think Luzardo would make it to me. Another name off my list.
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Post by Cubbies on Jan 6, 2018 11:04:16 GMT -5
I didn't think Luzardo would make it to me. Another name off my list. He was my top pitcher remaining too. I was hopeful that since his hype wasn't too great yet he might slip to me. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 6, 2018 11:08:57 GMT -5
I’ll eat a little crow and congratulate Sean on a nice pick. I agree that he was likely the top pitcher left on the board.
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Post by Pirates GM on Jan 6, 2018 11:27:40 GMT -5
That was a great pick.
Can't wait until Sean trades him in 2019 for Cristhian Adames and Kevin Siegrist.
JIm
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Post by LA Angels GM on Jan 8, 2018 11:12:30 GMT -5
I think Oaks traded to KC might actually be good for his value. I see a better chance of him cracking the Royals rotation than the Dodgers rotation. And it was! All of his numbers improved a little bit. I drafted him as a number 5, but he could potentially be a number 4... or if I can't fill out my rotation like I want to this off-season, he won't be too out of place as a number 3. |
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Post by Cubbies on Jan 8, 2018 12:21:14 GMT -5
I think Oaks traded to KC might actually be good for his value. I see a better chance of him cracking the Royals rotation than the Dodgers rotation. And it was! All of his numbers improved a little bit. I drafted him as a number 5, but he could potentially be a number 4... or if I can't fill out my rotation like I want to this off-season, he won't be too out of place as a number 3. If an ERA+ of 96 is average for an SP, then his projection of 104 is at least a #3 and a poor man's #2. I don't think he has the K ability to really dominate, and if you don't have good defenders around him in the infield his numbers are going to be much worse than projected. But if you surround him with some above average defenders with good range and average error rates, I think he'll outsim his projection. That was a nice find, Julia's Dad. |
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Post by phillies17 on Jan 8, 2018 12:58:16 GMT -5
His new ZIP's are very interesting. Moving to KC has his K/9 and HR/9 go down while his ERA+ and WAR go up.
I'll assume his K rate goes down because of the DH instead of SP twice per game. Even though the AL to NL BABIP is probably higher, less HR's in KC pull down his ERA and FIP.
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Post by LA Angels GM on Jan 8, 2018 13:30:36 GMT -5
And it was! All of his numbers improved a little bit. I drafted him as a number 5, but he could potentially be a number 4... or if I can't fill out my rotation like I want to this off-season, he won't be too out of place as a number 3. If an ERA+ of 96 is average for an SP, then his projection of 104 is at least a #3 and a poor man's #2. I don't think he has the K ability to really dominate, and if you don't have good defenders around him in the infield his numbers are going to be much worse than projected. But if you surround him with some above average defenders with good range and average error rates, I think he'll outsim his projection. That was a nice find, Julia's Dad. Even a blind squirrel finds the nut every once in a while. |
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Post by redsoxtim on Jan 11, 2018 0:29:47 GMT -5
The Indians GM hasn't posted since he signed up last week. Is he aware that he's due to pick? Cubbies |
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Post by Cubbies on Jan 11, 2018 8:20:00 GMT -5
The Indians GM hasn't posted since he signed up last week. Is he aware that he's due to pick? CubbiesHe is. He and I have chatted a couple times about the pick and he's just trying to figure out who is and isn't available. I've tried to steer him to the right areas/ lists to look. He knows it's due the 13th and I told him not to rush. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2018 12:14:15 GMT -5
I tell everyone to RUSH!
"Living on a lighted stage approaches the unreal..."
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Post by bigredmachine on Jan 12, 2018 9:24:16 GMT -5
I got 2 names I'm considering and hope they're still there when my pick is up. I've always loved the winter draft since I've been able to pull some great prospects. To pass all this downtime I decided to do a winter draft review.
2010: 1.22- Anthony Rizzo 1B: My very first pick in NSBL. Had no clue what I was doing but somehow nailed this one. Mostly drafted due to the story of his fight against cancer and putting up some great numbers through all of it. I figured if this dude can mash while sick, he might be ok when fully healthy.
2011:1.1- Carlos Martinez rhp: This was a no brainer. Later traded for Miguel Cabrera.
2012: 1.5- Bruce Rondon rhp: My one and only winter draft regret. This fat fuck keeps eating his way out of the MLB and with a piss poor attitude, has probably burned up his chances with the Tigers. As a tigers fan this was a double stinger since he's screwing over not just my NSBL team.
2013: 1.23 Francisco Mejia C: Switch hitting C with a gun. One of my only prospects I was able to personally scout. Traded for Altuve. Looks like a stud in the making, interested to see if the 3b experiment sticks.
2014: 1.19 Ozzie Albies ss: Was really surprised this guy made it to me but was really glad to take him. Reminded me of Altuve and was later traded for Altuve. After the shift to 2b for Dansby I was a little down due to lack of power but this guy just continues to hit.
2015: 1.20 Rhys Hoskins 1b: A guy I really didnt need but took because I thought the bat would play and looks like it does... Right handed 1B prospects are not the most glorious prospects. When I moved him, I was worried that Reading inflated his AA numbers a bit so I moved him to increase my quantity of prospects at the expense of quality. If I didnt have Rizzo, there's no way I would've traded him.
2016: Keibert Ruiz C: Another switch hitting C. My only winter pick not to make the pros and thats due to time. Still too early to tell with this guy but looked great last year. Very interested in watching his development.
41.8 Total war over 1321 games played for this group.
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Post by Nationals on Jan 12, 2018 11:25:26 GMT -5
Speaking of who is available, who is draft eligible? What are the parameters?
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Post by Cubbies on Jan 12, 2018 12:11:26 GMT -5
Speaking of who is available, who is draft eligible? What are the parameters? I'd say "same as last Summer" but you didn't have any picks last Summer... Any minor leaguer who played affiliated ball in the United States (so no Dominican or Venezuelan league types) or any non-free agent. Players automatically become a free agent if: A) They are 26 years of age this year (all player birthdays are considered January 1st to eliminate the "his birthday isn't until next week" crap), AND B) They have either 5 years in the minors OR two years in the majors. Indy ball counts as a minor league season. No minimum IP or PA to qualify as a season. C) If they don't meet the above guidelines, but they've been on a roster before and were waived/dropped, they are free agents and can't be drafted (i.e. Mitch Haniger last year) EDIT: I should add, if a player was drafted last season, and signed but didn't play, they are still draft eligible. Like if the team shut down a pitcher or they were out with TJS and didn't pitch post-draft or something. As long as they signed and didn't go back to college, they're available. |
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Post by bluejaysgm on Jan 13, 2018 17:31:01 GMT -5
Boston made my pick easier by taking one of my top two choices. I think Lutz is going to be a good one, I hope W Javier is as well.
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Post by Cubbies on Jan 13, 2018 18:16:17 GMT -5
Boston made my pick easier by taking one of my top two choices. I think Lutz is going to be a good one, I hope W Javier is as well. Wander was the top hitter on my board but I'd already deleted him. Hayes had assured me there was no chance he'd reach me lol. |
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Post by Texas GM on Jan 13, 2018 19:43:23 GMT -5
Boston made my pick easier by taking one of my top two choices. I think Lutz is going to be a good one, I hope W Javier is as well. Wander was the top hitter on my board but I'd already deleted him. Hayes had assured me there was no chance he'd reach me lol. Well, I guess that meant I had no chance either. I really like that pick in that spot. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 13, 2018 20:35:05 GMT -5
I just told Colby today that I knew these last 4 picks were the best chance for Javier to go.
Shit!
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Post by KC Royals Nate on Jan 13, 2018 21:53:35 GMT -5
Wander was my 2nd choice at 6. Debated that one for a while vs Yordan
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Post by Whitesox on Jan 13, 2018 23:24:02 GMT -5
I was getting really excited of the chance that Wander would fall to me. I have two guys I am rather high on, and I am two picks away....we shall see.
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Post by Cubbies on Jan 16, 2018 15:12:24 GMT -5
After Javier was picked, Gimenez was the top hitter I had on my list, and I know I am not the only one who felt that way so he wouldn't have gotten to me anyways. Solid pick, Ginger Matt.
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Post by Whitesox on Jan 16, 2018 15:28:53 GMT -5
Agreed. I was really high on both of them, Wander was 1A and Gimenez was 1B. I think I got lucky he feel as far as he did, but at the same time I cant say there have been any bad picks.
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Post by Cubbies on Jan 16, 2018 15:55:57 GMT -5
I had Wander comfortably ahead of Gimenez because I think Wander has a better chance to be an impact bat. I am pretty apprehensive about drafting guys I view as "glove first" or that have questionable power. I just see them flame out too often. If a player can hit, a team will always find him a home. But, that being said, I do need a long term SS solution because Bregman likely isn't going to keep getting rated there forever. Although if Houston ever wants to move him to SS full-time and move Correa to 3B, I wouldn't mind one bit.
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Post by Whitesox on Jan 16, 2018 16:12:21 GMT -5
Yeah, Wander has the higher upside, he could be top 10 prospect a year from now. But a glove first, questionable power guy doesnt scare me off when its a pure shortstop. He was 3.5 years younger than the average age in the SALLY, so a modest offensive output is expected. Despite a lack of power, he still has a chance at a plus hit tool, along with being a plus defensive shortstop.
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