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Post by ramireja on Jun 2, 2018 23:03:07 GMT -5
Maybe he's around in round 2? I don't know...if he drops seems like he'd be a good pick for the Rays or Royals who have multiple picks before we see our 2nd.
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Post by dirtdog on Jun 2, 2018 23:11:05 GMT -5
I know I'm probably going to get a whole lot of pushback on this for several reasons, I am not really pushing back because I'd rather draft a bat, but I suppose the contra argument is look what pitching costs when you have to continually go out and buy it.
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Post by redsox04071318champs on Jun 2, 2018 23:53:54 GMT -5
Man it's hard to believe - this draft is really sneaking up. Maybe it's because the Sox are picking 26th, but I've barely heard any huge anticipation of this draft. Seems like it's almost coming out of nowhere.
Looking forward to it. Hope the Sox can pick up somebody who can be a regular player for them or an actual starting pitcher.
For no real reason, I'll guess that the Sox draft Turang with the 26th pick. I can see them going after a SS first as the Sox are real thin all over the place, but I would think that being the case they'll go up the middle on the defensive spectrum.
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Post by RedSoxStats on Jun 3, 2018 0:53:02 GMT -5
Sox tried to get NM HS LHP Mitchell Parker to Boston for a workout this week but it didn't work out logistically, they visited in-home instead. Signed with U of Tennessee, but his dad says in the article he is expected to go in rounds 3-10 and sign. BA #281.
Mike Siani and Triston Casas worked out at Fenway on Friday.
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Post by adiospaydro2005 on Jun 3, 2018 6:38:05 GMT -5
MLB really needs to allow draft picks to be traded. That should help generate more interest in the draft as well as allow non-contending teams to trade players and build for the future. Teams like the Rays, Marlins and Orioles would be among those teams this year who have no shot at contending and could use some influx of more draft picks. Of course, this likely would result in DD trading off picks in his annual attempt to build a bullpen.
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Post by cotuitfan on Jun 3, 2018 7:56:55 GMT -5
Follow on Conine - rough weekend in tourney - 0 for 9 with 7 strikeouts - looks tough - hadn't seen him play in a while - still like him a lot, but like him more in 3 or 4 (but i think someone grabs him in 2)
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Post by jdb on Jun 3, 2018 8:13:49 GMT -5
Rolison did settle down. Didn’t give up anymore runs and k’d 13 In 7 innings. 4 H & 3 BB’s.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 3, 2018 8:26:44 GMT -5
I know I'm probably going to get a whole lot of pushback on this for several reasons, I am not really pushing back because I'd rather draft a bat, but I suppose the contra argument is look what pitching costs when you have to continually go out and buy it. Yeah, that was something I was thinking about too. Not one of our current starters is homegrown. It sort of works now because of all the young bats, but it could be very tough to compete 2-3 years from now as those bats progress through arbitration and free agency and we have to pay for them too.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 3, 2018 8:39:35 GMT -5
MLB really needs to allow draft picks to be traded. That should help generate more interest in the draft as well as allow non-contending teams to trade players and build for the future. Teams like the Rays, Marlins and Orioles would be among those teams this year who have no shot at contending and could use some influx of more draft picks. Of course, this likely would result in DD trading off picks in his annual attempt to build a bullpen. It would be more fun for us if teams could trade picks, but I thinks it's good for baseball the way it is. NFL and NBA trades work because there's an immediate impact from players that are drafted, draftees are more of a known commodity, and you can draft for need. The NFL has it down to such a science that teams have draft pick value charts that assign point values for each spot in the draft. It's to the point where you and I have enough information to set up the exact parameters of an NFL draft day trade. I think there's too much uncertainty in baseball across the board and the current system saves teams from themselves.
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Post by bluechip on Jun 3, 2018 9:13:06 GMT -5
MLB really needs to allow draft picks to be traded. That should help generate more interest in the draft as well as allow non-contending teams to trade players and build for the future. Teams like the Rays, Marlins and Orioles would be among those teams this year who have no shot at contending and could use some influx of more draft picks. Of course, this likely would result in DD trading off picks in his annual attempt to build a bullpen. It would be more fun for us if teams could trade picks, but I thinks it's good for baseball the way it is. NFL and NBA trades work because there's an immediate impact from players that are drafted, draftees are more of a known commodity, and you can draft for need. The NFL has it down to such a science that teams have draft pick value charts that assign point values for each spot in the draft. It's to the point where you and I have enough information to set up the exact parameters of an NFL draft day trade. I think there's too much uncertainty in baseball across the board and the current system saves teams from themselves. Trading first round picks also is tough in MLB because draft picks disappear if you sign a free agent. So if in July the Red Sox wanted to trade a first round pick, it might not exist next June.
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Post by jdb on Jun 3, 2018 10:47:20 GMT -5
2080 baseball has a good breakdown of some corner Infield guys. 2080baseball.com/2018/06/2018-draft-reports-corner-infield/Triston Casas, 1B/3B, American Heritage School (Pembroke Pines, FL) Ht/Wt: 6’4”/235 B/T: L/R Age (as of 2018 MLB Draft): 18y, 5m Video | Video 2 | Video 3 | Video 4 | Video 5 | Video 6 A veteran of the showcase circuit, Casas represented USA Baseball in the 18U World Cup in each of the past two summers, earning MVP honors in 2017 as the United States successfully defended its title. Among his prep counterparts, Casas offers the most appealing mix of hit and power, making consistent hard contact while displaying the ability to drive the ball out of the park to all fields. The Miami commit controls the strike zone with a patient approach, rarely chasing balls out of the zone and possesses uncommon pitch recognition skills for his age. Big-bodied at 6-foot-4, 240 pounds, Casas moves better at third base than one might expect, though ultimately better suited for first base where he could develop into a solid average defender. His arm is above average, evidenced by a fastball that can reach 93 mph when he hops on the mound. Though Casas’ defensive future is uncertain, his offensive prowess and easy pop make him a day one target, likely fitting best in the top forty picks and as high as the mid-first round.
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Post by dawnbringr on Jun 3, 2018 11:32:19 GMT -5
Sox tried to get NM HS LHP Mitchell Parker to Boston for a workout this week but it didn't work out logistically, they visited in-home instead. Signed with U of Tennessee, but his dad says in the article he is expected to go in rounds 3-10 and sign. BA #281.
This kid has a decent rep out here as a high school pitcher.. he doesn't have the "buzz" that Swihart and Bregman did, but locally his name has been in the news for the last year or so...
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Post by jimoh on Jun 3, 2018 11:38:34 GMT -5
Follow on Conine - rough weekend in tourney - 0 for 9 with 7 strikeouts - looks tough - hadn't seen him play in a while - still like him a lot, but like him more in 3 or 4 (but i think someone grabs him in 2) Fun segment on local news: Conine is like a graphic arts major and draws well, and designed Duke’s workout shirts. Says the hand/eye demands are similar to hitting.
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Post by vermontsox1 on Jun 3, 2018 21:25:58 GMT -5
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Post by vermontsox1 on Jun 3, 2018 21:27:52 GMT -5
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