OT - I'm bored

[naslundfan19]

I don't follow baseball nearly as closely as hockey, so I have a question:
with the Mariners being so fucking brutal this year, is the draft rich enough that they will actually get a player that can turn the tide in a relative hurry?

You'd have to ask Darkstone about that. I don't follow college baseball to give you an answer about that.

 

[GagneFire12]

ust because you said that Raiders will go all the way.

And then Al Davis will pop out of his chair, like a spry youth, and yell, "RAIDER NATION, YOU JUST GOT PUNK'D...for the last 8 years."

Just win, baby.

 

[naslundfan19]

A-rod still short of 600

Has there been any news on Dunn's status? I heard he wasn't in the lineup for their game tonight.

 

[GagneFire12]

Has there been any news on Dunn's status? I heard he wasn't in the lineup for their game tonight.

To the Giants for Jonathan Sanchez and a prospect. Book it.

 

[naslundfan19]

To the Giants for Jonathan Sanchez and a prospect. Book it.

I had heard the White Sox, but no other info.

 

[flyersfan4706]

I already posted this video in here but for the past few nights the Scrubs theme song (The real one, that is) has been intoxicating when I listen to it. No idea why. I never would want to listen to it again on TV

 

[GagneFire12]

I had heard the White Sox, but no other info.

That would probably make more sense.

 

[ritari330]

My guess is the Rays because of your news about the Yanks and Berkman

 

[ritari330]

Dunn to Rays or Chisox, hasn't been traded yet though

 

[Darkstone42]

I don't follow baseball nearly as closely as hockey, so I have a question:
with the Mariners being so fucking brutal this year, is the draft rich enough that they will actually get a player that can turn the tide in a relative hurry?

Huge pool of good hitters, especially college hitters, headlined by Anthony Rendon. I'm hoping the Pirates are bad enough to get the first pick to land Rendon, who, despite breaking his ankle, projects as the best bat out of the draft, and who right now is a plus defender at third base, but would likely be at least average there after this ankle injury. He's only a year or two (tops) away from the Majors, too.

Alvarez and Rendon on the corners for the Bucs would be absolutely epic.

As far as pitching is concerned, the 2010 draft was the one to go with. But it was so deep in pitching that the Mariners likely landed at least something. The Pirates did very well drafting pitchers, and I think they got 5 of the top 50 arms in the draft or something. Hopefully they get them inked.

It's also important to note that draft position only matters for the top four or five picks of the first round (if that) in the first year draft. After that, pretty much any player can go with any pick, as talent must be weighed against signability. That's why the Pirates and Nationals especially have done well in the last few drafts. They've been overpaying in later rounds for first- or second-round talent.

 

[naslundfan19]

My guess is the Rays because of your news about the Yanks and Berkman

That would be my hope, but I heard the White Sox were in the mix too.

 

[Darkstone42]

My guess is the Rays because of your news about the Yanks and Berkman

Screw that deal. Doumit for Montero straight up. Do it, NH. As soon as Doumit's healthy.

Oh, and 8800!

 

[naslundfan19]

Dunn to Rays or Chisox, hasn't been traded yet though

Did I hear Texas was interested earlier?

 

[pixburgher66]

the the way the buccos look, i don't care if we just draft starting pitchers every freaking round next year. i'm always impressed with karstans...even tonight. although he needs to work on getting through the 6th and into the 7th

 

[pixburgher66]

texas is pushing HARD to contend this year, and with their starting rotation and hitters, why the heck not!

 

[Darkstone42]

the the way the buccos look, i don't care if we just draft starting pitchers every freaking round next year. i'm always impressed with karstans...even tonight. although he needs to work on getting through the 6th and into the 7th

It's Neal's plan. Starting pitching is the most valuable asset to baseball organizations. Neal's got such a huge wealth of it in the low minors that, when the time comes for them to all come up, there are going to be extras, which can then be dealt for bats in over-value deals. It's how the Twins and Indians and Athletics have sustained cycles of success, and how the Rays suddenly became relevant. It's a great strategy.

 

[puckhead]

Huge pool of good hitters, especially college hitters, headlined by Anthony Rendon. I'm hoping the Pirates are bad enough to get the first pick to land Rendon, who, despite breaking his ankle, projects as the best bat out of the draft, and who right now is a plus defender at third base, but would likely be at least average there after this ankle injury. He's only a year or two (tops) away from the Majors, too.

Alvarez and Rendon on the corners for the Bucs would be absolutely epic.

As far as pitching is concerned, the 2010 draft was the one to go with. But it was so deep in pitching that the Mariners likely landed at least something. The Pirates did very well drafting pitchers, and I think they got 5 of the top 50 arms in the draft or something. Hopefully they get them inked.

It's also important to note that draft position only matters for the top four or five picks of the first round (if that) in the first year draft. After that, pretty much any player can go with any pick, as talent must be weighed against signability. That's why the Pirates and Nationals especially have done well in the last few drafts. They've been overpaying in later rounds for first- or second-round talent.

sounds confusing, thank.
so bottom line is, a top 5 pick will likely get you a stud, but he would probably be a couple of years away.

 

[HonusWagner66]

the the way the buccos look, i don't care if we just draft starting pitchers every freaking round next year. i'm always impressed with karstans...even tonight. although he needs to work on getting through the 6th and into the 7th

Really?

 

[flyersfan4706]

It is conversations like these where I wish I was as big of a baseball fan as I was a hockey fan...

 

[puckhead]

8808 is a good number