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[Chris B]

Anyone going to be watching?

[Chris B]

Dansby Swanson (SS), Vanderbilt goes #1 to ARI

[BobPhelan]

I want to get into it but I don't know anything about anyone.

[Mike in STL]

I'm watching. No idea who these guys are though. Heard someone mention that there is no Strasburg or Harper in the draft. Vandy guys are a solid bet given their MLB track record. 

 

I heard them say that Houston's #2 overall pick was compensation for not getting their top pick signed last year? So why do owners worry about sign-ability so much? It's not like you're SOL if your guy doesn't sign. You just have to wait another year and you double up on first round picks. You have to wait a while on most guys anyway.

[Icterus galbula]

Houston took a lot of heat for their situation. There are probably some agents who will hold a grudge over it. You probably don't want to make it a habit that you can't sign your player.

Also signability is kinda code for "cheaper."

[SBTarheel]

I've been following moreso than usual, and apparently the Rogers kid has 35-40 home run power, and probably was the best talent in the draft. Great pick for the Rockies. 

[SBTarheel]

Mike Cameron's kid should go soon..

[Mike in STL]

Houston took a lot of heat for their situation. There are probably some agents who will hold a grudge over it. You probably don't want to make it a habit that you can't sign your player.

Also signability is kinda code for "cheaper."

I wasn't sure it was just a team thing when a guy doesn't sign. Like a player doesn't want to play for a certain team, or parents make them choose college instead. If you believe in a guy I guess you want to do everything possible to sign him. 

[Mike in STL]

That Fullmer guy looks like a reliever. Like he puts everything he has into his pitches. Not sure that kind of stress can hold up over 200 innings. Just doesn't look smooth. 

[SBTarheel]

That Fullmer guy looks like a reliever. Like he puts everything he has into his pitches. Not sure that kind of stress can hold up over 200 innings. Just doesn't look smooth. 

Agreed. Throws 98 easy..nasty. 

 

You'll see him in the College World Series, they just advanced. 

[SportsGuy]

Nick Faleris really likes Happ. Cubs nab another top guy.

[Chris B]

Really surprised Naylor has been picked this early.

[Coker]

Really surprised Naylor has been picked this early.

Yep, came here to say this. Saving money for a big splash later? 

[Icterus galbula]

Yep, came here to say this. Saving money for a big splash later? 

I read a little bit about him earlier today. People were saying he was a draft board riser. Marlins might have scared themselves into it.

[Icterus galbula]

Only three pitchers so far.

[Mike in STL]

Rain knocked my satellite out. Had directv since January, first time its happend. Actually surprised it took that long. Been though some snowstorms too.

[Chris B]

Junior got fat.

[Chris B]

God, Harold Reynolds is the worst.

[Icterus galbula]

God, Harold Reynolds is the worst.

In the runup he finalized a draft preview eith "to me, I just want to know which guys are clutch!" The panel moved on.

[Pedro Cerrano]

I'd just like the say that Beaner is currently leading our fantasy league in home runs and has about 40 more than my team.  WTF.