Official Draft Day, Post-Draft Thread

[zbhargrove]

Really in a hurry to hear that Bacon, Zimmerman, and Rodgers have signed. Would pretty much guarantee that we got the three guys we targeted.

You're forgetting Tarnok... he's a bigger get then any of those you mentioned.

[clvclv]

You're forgetting Tarnok... he's a bigger get then any of those you mentioned.

No, I'm not. Tarnok would be the third guy we targeted.

[zbhargrove]

No, I'm not. Tarnok would be the third guy we targeted.

Oh I see now... sorry, I misread it.

[rico43]

You're forgetting Tarnok... he's a bigger get then any of those you mentioned.

Check the list on the first page. Rodgers is on board.

[Coach_Chris]

I believe the draft strategy changed this year. We have such a loaded minor league system we don't need quantity we need quality now. So taking the best player available as what we need rather than trying to get 6 or 7 guys that could all possibly make it get a few better players. I hope this translates over to FA signings next year.

[rico43]

Catcher Hagen Owenby, who won the College WS Home Run Derby last year, has to pass a physical before he signs. If he gets the green light, he's going to Danville.

He had major knee surgery two or three year ago, but has caught a full season since.

[rico43]

Adam Groesbeck (38th), who was fourth in the nation in hitting (.406) must serve two years active duty as rules were changed this year. Would have to be "ready reserve" for five years after that. Slick CF, who intends to play. But Braves must sign him to a deal this year to retain his rights.

[clvclv]

Check the list on the first page. Rodgers is on board.

Haven't seen bonuses reported for many of these guys - might add a column for them.

[smootness]

I believe the draft strategy changed this year. We have such a loaded minor league system we don't need quantity we need quality now. So taking the best player available as what we need rather than trying to get 6 or 7 guys that could all possibly make it get a few better players. I hope this translates over to FA signings next year.

I don't think it's a change in strategy. I think we'll enter every draft trying to maximize the talent we can get. Last year, without a clear top tier of players and more picks, it made sense to get multiple 1st round type guys. With a top tier this year (and I guess a clear top player in the eyes of our FO), it made sense to maximize the talent there and then just go BPA at 41.

[Southcack77]

I don't think it's a change in strategy. I think we'll enter every draft trying to maximize the talent we can get. Last year, without a clear top tier of players and more picks, it made sense to get multiple 1st round type guys. With a top tier this year (and I guess a clear top player in the eyes of our FO), it made sense to maximize the talent there and then just go BPA at 41.

I believe it shows the front office may be flexible towards playing a particular draft differently depending on the circumstances. Different situations call for different strategies.

What would be interesting to see is whether the front office continues to pursue extra draft picks as time goes on.

[zbhargrove]

Tarnok has signed!

[Jay212033]

Tarnok has signed!

Link?

[CJ9]

Per Baseball America, we gave Tarnok $1,445,000. Wow.

[Oklahomabrave]

Per Baseball America, we gave Tarnok $1,445,000. Wow.

Damn we must love him. Could have selected quite a few guys for that price instead.

[clvclv]

Per Baseball America, we gave Tarnok $1,445,000. Wow.

Only leaves $430,260 for everyone else. 4-10 must've ALL been really cheap signings.

[SJ24]

Per Baseball America, we gave Tarnok $1,445,000. Wow.

Slot was $709K.

Really excited about Tarnok.

[msstate7]

Only leaves $430,260 for everyone else. 4-10 must've ALL been really cheap signings.

5-10 all college seniors, right? If so, they'll be super cheap

[zbhargrove]

I just hope we can still sign Bacon also.

[msstate7]

I just hope we can still sign Bacon also.

That's one I won't mind if we don't get. Wouldn't mind seeing him at miss st

[50PoundHead]

The one wrinkle I'm curious about is whether at some point the Braves told Wright they would give him 7M if he dropped to them and that became his asking price to other teams. If he had a preference for playing for the Braves, his asking price to the other teams might have been north of 7M.

The thing is the Twins signed Lewis for $6.7 million, which is only $300,000 below the $7 MM Wright appears to be willing to sign for. I don't know how interested the Twins were in Wright, as it seems McKay was the guy they liked better. That would make your scenario plausible.