What happens if a team doesn’t use all of its draft pool money? Do they get to pocket that or does it go back to the league?
stl_cards16
Draft pool money is just how much the team can spend of their own money. It’s not given to them by MLB. They can keep all of it and not sign any picks, if they choose.
scann
Why are they going all prime time with this draft…stop trying to be the NFL…..MLB…and start the it in the after-noon….
First Bleed
‘going’? It’s been like this for at least 4+ years now. Nothing new.
Thats what I have in my mock draft for the top 10.
Draven Moss
As a Red Sox fan, I’d be happy with Tucker at 7.
Mikenmn
$7.420 pool allocation for not signing Brady Aiken, who Houston offered slightly mor than $6M–before the elbow issue? Why is the allocation even higher?
Steve Adams
Their offer to Aiken has nothing to do with determining the slot value. There was about a nine percent increase in slots from 2014 to 2015, and the No. 2 selection this year is just determined based on applying that increase to the full value of last year’s No. 2 slot, which was $6.821MM.
Mikenmn
Thanks for the clarification. It’s a somewhat counterintuitive system–if you offer 40% of slot, you “preserve” it, and if the player rejects you end up with a higher slot allocation the following year. Not making an Aiken comment as much as a process one.
Rally Weimaraner
The Astros also ended up trading the first overall pick for the second overall pick. Even though the slot value is greater they lost a first overall pick.
Mikenmn
If there were a clear cut Mike Trout out there, with #2 being a serviceable but not great player, maybe I’d worry more about that. I understand the rationale that MLB has–they want to make sure no amateur player has too much leverage in a negotiation, but Houston hasn’t lost much.
Lance
and let us remember 21 teams passed on Trout. 401 players were selected before Albert Pujols. A LOT of first round misses in MLB draft history. The Astros probably saved themselves millions NOT signing Aiken and now have Bregman whom they hope will be their shortstop.
Mikenmn
Not saying you are wrong–rather I was referring to a player who turns into Trout. Good scouting, high draft picks, and some luck play an important role.
Lance
luck never hurts 🙂 The draft is always a crapshoot. Even when there’s the “can’t miss” prospect like Josh Hamilton there can be other unknown factors that come up and bite you in the rear.
Lance
but they weren’t stuck with a pitcher needing arm surgery for big money.
bobbleheadguru
How far will Aiken fall? Will my Tigers have a chance?
I think since they have 2 picks in the first round, they will pull the trigger at 22.
Rally Weimaraner
There is certainly a chance. BA has him going to the Dodgers at 24 and Keith Law has him falling to the second round.
Shaungbd
Saw a mock, had NYY at 30 taking him. So that means just about everyone has a shot.
Portland Micro-Brewers
John sickels has a lot of great draft coverage over at minorleagueball too.
goorru
Mets lose first round pick for Cuddyer, ugh.
BoldyMinnesota
At least it wasn’t a top 15 pick, but that’s still a pretty bad move on their part
Shaungbd
Cub fan here. Want Jay or Brady at 9, but think sox at 8 will grab Jay.
Blue387
I still don’t like how the Mets blew a draft pick for Michael Cuddyer.
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RichinTN
What happens if a team doesn’t use all of its draft pool money? Do they get to pocket that or does it go back to the league?
stl_cards16
Draft pool money is just how much the team can spend of their own money. It’s not given to them by MLB. They can keep all of it and not sign any picks, if they choose.
scann
Why are they going all prime time with this draft…stop trying to be the NFL…..MLB…and start the it in the after-noon….
First Bleed
‘going’? It’s been like this for at least 4+ years now. Nothing new.
Brixton G.
1. Swanson
2. Bregman
3. Tyler Jay
4. Brendan Rodgers
5. Fulmer
6. Dillon Tate
7. Kyle Tucker
8. Ian Happ
9. Kolby Allard
10. Tyler Stephenson
Thats what I have in my mock draft for the top 10.
Draven Moss
As a Red Sox fan, I’d be happy with Tucker at 7.
Mikenmn
$7.420 pool allocation for not signing Brady Aiken, who Houston offered slightly mor than $6M–before the elbow issue? Why is the allocation even higher?
Steve Adams
Their offer to Aiken has nothing to do with determining the slot value. There was about a nine percent increase in slots from 2014 to 2015, and the No. 2 selection this year is just determined based on applying that increase to the full value of last year’s No. 2 slot, which was $6.821MM.
Mikenmn
Thanks for the clarification. It’s a somewhat counterintuitive system–if you offer 40% of slot, you “preserve” it, and if the player rejects you end up with a higher slot allocation the following year. Not making an Aiken comment as much as a process one.
Rally Weimaraner
The Astros also ended up trading the first overall pick for the second overall pick. Even though the slot value is greater they lost a first overall pick.
Mikenmn
If there were a clear cut Mike Trout out there, with #2 being a serviceable but not great player, maybe I’d worry more about that. I understand the rationale that MLB has–they want to make sure no amateur player has too much leverage in a negotiation, but Houston hasn’t lost much.
Lance
and let us remember 21 teams passed on Trout. 401 players were selected before Albert Pujols. A LOT of first round misses in MLB draft history. The Astros probably saved themselves millions NOT signing Aiken and now have Bregman whom they hope will be their shortstop.
Mikenmn
Not saying you are wrong–rather I was referring to a player who turns into Trout. Good scouting, high draft picks, and some luck play an important role.
Lance
luck never hurts 🙂 The draft is always a crapshoot. Even when there’s the “can’t miss” prospect like Josh Hamilton there can be other unknown factors that come up and bite you in the rear.
Lance
but they weren’t stuck with a pitcher needing arm surgery for big money.
bobbleheadguru
How far will Aiken fall? Will my Tigers have a chance?
I think since they have 2 picks in the first round, they will pull the trigger at 22.
Rally Weimaraner
There is certainly a chance. BA has him going to the Dodgers at 24 and Keith Law has him falling to the second round.
Shaungbd
Saw a mock, had NYY at 30 taking him. So that means just about everyone has a shot.
Portland Micro-Brewers
John sickels has a lot of great draft coverage over at minorleagueball too.
goorru
Mets lose first round pick for Cuddyer, ugh.
BoldyMinnesota
At least it wasn’t a top 15 pick, but that’s still a pretty bad move on their part
Shaungbd
Cub fan here. Want Jay or Brady at 9, but think sox at 8 will grab Jay.
Blue387
I still don’t like how the Mets blew a draft pick for Michael Cuddyer.