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NL_East_Rivalry
I’m wondering if a team would pick Groome just to not sign him and get slotted one behind in next years stronger draft.
Probably would get hit with a penalty if they made it too obvious though
Gnotorious
If someone drafts Groome and doesn’t sign him, they would lose their draft slot money which could have major impacts for the rest of their draft. Not really a sound strategy and Groome looks like he is covering all his bases with changing his commitment.
stl_cards16 2
Exactly. And this is a pretty deep draft. Not a good draft to lose slot money that can be allocated throughout the draft.
philliesrule
About time they bench Bourjos. Asche is hopefully next.
joedirte4life
Of course the Braves want to get another pitcher
baseball10
Braves just think they can grab impact bats later on in the draft or down the road. There comes a point where they have to emphasize the need for hitting in the organization. They preach about no bats being available via trade and now they want to use their first two picks on pitching?
bravos4evr
relax, word is now that they are mulling Lewis or Ray for #3 and made a deal with Anderson at #40. and in MLB you shouldn’t draft for need as it isn’t the NFL where players come out of the draft and hit the big time. It takes YEARS of development. so you should ALWAYS take the best player available according to your scouting.
RunDMC
Exactly, I would be floored if Lewis, Ray, Senzel are passed up (who could fill an obvious need in the orgaization at OF and/or 3B). I would be shocked to see NYY pass on Johnson, unless ATL is making some pretty lofty promises.