New rumor: Braves are taking Ian Anderson with the number 3 pick, already have an under slot deal in place.
Steve Adams
Yeah, Law had that in his latest mock. There will be so many draft rumors flying around today — especially with such an uncertain class — that it’s a virtual impossibility to keep up with all of them.
But, for a team like Atlanta with a huge bonus pool, taking a strong mid-1st talent that is more upside than polish (i.e. Anderson) at 3 and then snatching a couple of Top 15-ish talents that slide with over-slot deals in the 40s makes plenty of sense.
bravesfan 7
They are also saying with the money that the Braves save they will try to land Groome at 40
baseball10
Braves need impact bats. It would be a hard sell for fan if the first two picks are yet again pitches
chesteraarthur
I’ll be absolutely shocked if Groome falls to 40. Does he have ridiculous bonus demands or something?
chieftoto
I hop not… Huge waste of a draft pick.
chesteraarthur
How do you figure?
Jon429
Rumor is yes he has high demands. Just came out yesterday he even changed his college commitment from Vandy to a junior college so he can reenter the draft next year
Bob M.
recommitted to a JUCO so he can reenter next year. But as KLaw stated, next year is a stack draft of college arms. Its all a show by Groome to probably gain an extra million.
chieftoto
Uhhhh… Huge waste of a #3 draft pick. BIG difference between Pint/Groome and Anderson.
chesteraarthur
The poster above said @ #40.
chesteraarthur
I hadn’t heard that. Makes a lot more sense then. Daz Camreon 2.0.
ABCD
By the way, Steven, I think you meant $150K in your 12th round example.
Steve Adams
Aurgh. Thanks Mama Schwarber.
Niekro
Any chance of delaying Jeff Todd’s chat to be a special MLBTR draft chat or will you guys be too busy around that time
ABCD
No, I have an appointment to chat with Jeffery every Thursday at 2PM.
DannyQ3913
Hoping the Phils draft Kyle Lewis
philliesrule
I hope the Phils draft Puk!
BuddyBoy
I would say that Ray is the best player in the draft when all is said and done. Sure seems like a lot of HS arm talent though….
bobbleheadguru
Looks like Pint (who is actually 6′ 4″… hold the jokes) is the wildcard of this draft.
Throws 100, but has a bad motion.
Could go #2 or all the way down to the Tigers at #9.
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bravesfan 7
New rumor: Braves are taking Ian Anderson with the number 3 pick, already have an under slot deal in place.
Steve Adams
Yeah, Law had that in his latest mock. There will be so many draft rumors flying around today — especially with such an uncertain class — that it’s a virtual impossibility to keep up with all of them.
But, for a team like Atlanta with a huge bonus pool, taking a strong mid-1st talent that is more upside than polish (i.e. Anderson) at 3 and then snatching a couple of Top 15-ish talents that slide with over-slot deals in the 40s makes plenty of sense.
bravesfan 7
They are also saying with the money that the Braves save they will try to land Groome at 40
baseball10
Braves need impact bats. It would be a hard sell for fan if the first two picks are yet again pitches
chesteraarthur
I’ll be absolutely shocked if Groome falls to 40. Does he have ridiculous bonus demands or something?
chieftoto
I hop not… Huge waste of a draft pick.
chesteraarthur
How do you figure?
Jon429
Rumor is yes he has high demands. Just came out yesterday he even changed his college commitment from Vandy to a junior college so he can reenter the draft next year
Bob M.
recommitted to a JUCO so he can reenter next year. But as KLaw stated, next year is a stack draft of college arms. Its all a show by Groome to probably gain an extra million.
chieftoto
Uhhhh… Huge waste of a #3 draft pick. BIG difference between Pint/Groome and Anderson.
chesteraarthur
The poster above said @ #40.
chesteraarthur
I hadn’t heard that. Makes a lot more sense then. Daz Camreon 2.0.
ABCD
By the way, Steven, I think you meant $150K in your 12th round example.
Steve Adams
Aurgh. Thanks Mama Schwarber.
Niekro
Any chance of delaying Jeff Todd’s chat to be a special MLBTR draft chat or will you guys be too busy around that time
ABCD
No, I have an appointment to chat with Jeffery every Thursday at 2PM.
DannyQ3913
Hoping the Phils draft Kyle Lewis
philliesrule
I hope the Phils draft Puk!
BuddyBoy
I would say that Ray is the best player in the draft when all is said and done. Sure seems like a lot of HS arm talent though….
bobbleheadguru
Looks like Pint (who is actually 6′ 4″… hold the jokes) is the wildcard of this draft.
Throws 100, but has a bad motion.
Could go #2 or all the way down to the Tigers at #9.