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Post by julyanmorley on Jul 6, 2023 14:21:15 GMT -5
Pearson has already got the part where he never reveals anything about what they're thinking about doing on draft day down. A natural.
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Post by ematz1423 on Jul 6, 2023 14:31:21 GMT -5
Another reason going underslot could be a good idea is because from what I've read this draft is deeper than many previous years. So theoretically go underslot in round while still getting someone the org really likes and then you have more money to spread around for more bites at the apple. If the draft falls right who knows maybe they can come away with a top 10, top 20 and top 30 guys or heck who knows maybe even better if things really shake out well.
Hate to be a broken record on the board since it's been said so many times before but being over the LT last year is such a shame right now because the difference in bonus money would probably have been enough to really let them do something interesting.
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Post by jdb on Jul 6, 2023 15:50:29 GMT -5
I was off of Bradfield Jr but catching up on Doyle’s pod he’s pretty high on him. He mentioned a potential comp of Ellsbury if the power comes but right now has elite approach, speed and field. Good safe bet of a regular especially if he will cut a deal like fangraphs suggested we are looking at.
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Post by texs31 on Jul 6, 2023 16:27:16 GMT -5
Another reason going underslot could be a good idea is because from what I've read this draft is deeper than many previous years. So theoretically go underslot in round while still getting someone the org really likes and then you have more money to spread around for more bites at the apple. If the draft falls right who knows maybe they can come away with a top 10, top 20 and top 30 guys or heck who knows maybe even better if things really shake out well. Hate to be a broken record on the board since it's been said so many times before but being over the LT last year is such a shame right now because the difference in bonus money would probably have been enough to really let them do something interesting. The strategy is as interesting as the actual players. In theory, the extra picks might allow them to go slot at 14 and then use some of the extra money to go over-slot later in the draft. To believe Kiley, that's along the lines of what they might do (suggesting college bat 1st, under slot 2nd, over slot later).
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Post by GyIantosca on Jul 6, 2023 17:34:42 GMT -5
Vermontsox1 I'M hoping my boy slips to 50. Mlb Pipe line has him 42. Cam baby Cam.
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Post by vermontsox1 on Jul 6, 2023 19:07:45 GMT -5
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Post by GyIantosca on Jul 6, 2023 20:02:34 GMT -5
I think werer going to grab some interesting kids. I hope they draft all across the board in positions. I hope the available when we pick multiple positions we fill. Def a couple of nasty Pitchers.
When is Mike doing his prognostications
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Post by RedSoxStats on Jul 6, 2023 20:06:17 GMT -5
Bradfield's swing reminds my of Gilberto's
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Post by thegoodthebadthesox on Jul 6, 2023 20:41:11 GMT -5
Bradfield's swing reminds my of Gilberto's In a bad way (i.e. a way that leads you to believe there isn’t some sneaky pop to be unlocked)? I feel like he is a much safer bet to hit given his existing level of production but if there’s something you think he’d be particularly vulnerable to, that’s obviously worthwhile.
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Post by nomar on Jul 6, 2023 20:54:18 GMT -5
Bradfield's swing reminds my of Gilberto's Thats why he’s outside my top 50 and feel free to leave yours (even under a pseudonym)!
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Post by vermontsox1 on Jul 7, 2023 6:04:49 GMT -5
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Post by vermontsox1 on Jul 7, 2023 6:06:09 GMT -5
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Post by vermontsox1 on Jul 7, 2023 6:21:45 GMT -5
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Post by julyanmorley on Jul 7, 2023 7:20:17 GMT -5
Law has Tai Peete at #10, which might indicate that he's an option for the Sox. He mentions Nimmala having a high asking price.
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Post by Guidas on Jul 7, 2023 9:26:15 GMT -5
NY Times piece on how MLB has (stupidly) cut draft rounds and limited teams to numbers of players they have under control, as well as (stupidly) gotten rid of short-season ball. It's a pretty academic piece, and subscription, but you can usually defeat the latter by clicking the reader view: www.nytimes.com/2023/07/07/sports/baseball/mlb-draft.html
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Post by vermontsox1 on Jul 7, 2023 9:31:44 GMT -5
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Post by chr31ter on Jul 7, 2023 9:34:19 GMT -5
Starting to get the sense that more than most years, no one knows anything about what the Sox are thinking at #14.
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Post by greatscottcooper on Jul 7, 2023 9:35:43 GMT -5
It seems like there is a plethora of young up-the-middle bats right where the Sox are picking. It would seem to make sense for them to sign a guy from a group in that tier they like and who is willing to take the least money.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but don't you HAVE to offer a player at least 70% of slot? or is it just that the offer has to at least be 70% of slot value to retain a pick in next years draft if the player does not sign?
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Post by greatscottcooper on Jul 7, 2023 9:37:14 GMT -5
Starting to get the sense that more than most years, no one knows anything about what the Sox are thinking at #14. This is true, no one does with 100% accuracy, but the same can be said of the Sox about every other team and what they're thinking. They do not know for certain who will be there at 14, so naturally they will be exploring multiple options. Then Kiley McDaniels and Keith Law go and do what they will, or what they can with that information.
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Post by nomar on Jul 7, 2023 9:44:17 GMT -5
Carico would be really fun. Video game numbers at Davidson especially for a catcher. But he got hurt this year and nobody knows how he’ll look against better competition. I was high on him coming into the year. I wonder if he finds his way to round 3 or 4 Doyle had him 80th and said: futurestarsseries.com/mlb-draft-2023-the-top-600-prospects/
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Post by scottysmalls on Jul 7, 2023 9:47:29 GMT -5
I would be happy with any of the mocked picks today Miller, Gonzalez, Shaw, Emerson all sound good to me. Playing time could get kinda weird with some of the college guys with all the MIs we have in A ball. Wouldn't change who I'd pick if they like one of them the best though.
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Post by julyanmorley on Jul 7, 2023 10:09:14 GMT -5
Sox draft tendency guide:
Strong: All the money goes to hitters Strong: The high school picks are all young for their class Medium: The premium capital hitters are mostly out of high school Medium: Lower value picks are mostly college pitchers Medium: Not that closely aligned with the media big boards Weak: Hit tool focus Weak: Prefer to save money in the first Not a thing: California shortstops
Did I miss any?
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Post by jimoh on Jul 7, 2023 10:24:32 GMT -5
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Post by jdb on Jul 7, 2023 10:32:00 GMT -5
Correct me if I'm wrong, but don't you HAVE to offer a player at least 70% of slot? or is it just that the offer has to at least be 70% of slot value to retain a pick in next years draft if the player does not sign? I believe you are correct if they attended and took physicals at the pre draft camp.
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Post by 1toolplayer on Jul 7, 2023 10:46:53 GMT -5
Have watched him quite a bit, as Maine was an fun offensive juggernaut to follow this past season. Not quite the elite bat to ball skills of Miedroth, but alot of similarities with maybe a bit more pop, showed good power last summer with the wood and is a good athlete where i think he can prob handle some outfield, too. Wish he had a longer Cape league stay.
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