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    Quote Originally Posted by yeezus View Post
    Maybe because they've seen him up close and scouted him and decide to pass?
    So they'll pass on him because of ONE workout?

    Thats a terrible way to scout.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Heyward View Post
    So they'll pass on him because of ONE workout?

    Thats a terrible way to scout.
    oh my goodness. this is extremely likely NOT the case. it's almost certainly a combination of things, the workout being ONE of them.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Heyward View Post
    So they'll pass on him because of ONE workout?

    Thats a terrible way to scout.
    Hey, one workout worked for making a decision on Hector Olivera. Trust the experts, buddy.

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    Quote Originally Posted by tomahawkchop View Post
    I didn't consider that point (that more teams would be able to afford Anderson's $3M price tag, versus Groome's $4M) following the Braves' selection at #3. But my train of thought is that the "deal" might be for him to publicly state that he's asking for, say, $4M...so less teams are likely to waste their time picking him (and thus falling to us at 40). Similar to the Daz Cameron situation.

    We also need to consider the risk of taking the more expensive guy at #3. For example, if we draft Groome at #3...and he doesNT end up signing, we will lose the $6M slotted for that pick...and there goes our strategy of drafting a guy overslot at 40 or 44.
    Sounds as if we're trying to orchestrate getting two of the three highest-ranked HS arms. Groome is apparently in a freefall, and changing his commitment to Chippola would allow him to be eligible again next year if no one pays his asking price (reported to be $4 million +). Assuming our "deal" with Anderson is for $4 million or less, we could easily afford both.


    Anderson/Groome/Kieboom would be a helluva haul.
    Has there EVER been a statement and question a certain someone should absolutely never have made and asked publicly more than...

    Kinda pathetic to see yourself as a message board knight in shining armor. How impotent does someone have to be in real life to resort to playing hero on a message board?

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    Quote Originally Posted by sturg33 View Post
    Already starting the spin? I admire the dedication
    Yep. I'll even spin it a little further. I'm willing to bet that WHOEVER the Braves decide to take at #3, $40, and #44 will be far more successful than whoever you think they should take with those picks.

    Step out on a limb and impress everyone with your vast knowledge, genius - who would YOU take with those three picks?

    What's that - you don't know 44 players eligible for the draft???
    Has there EVER been a statement and question a certain someone should absolutely never have made and asked publicly more than...

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    Quote Originally Posted by clvclv View Post
    Yep. I'll even spin it a little further. I'm willing to bet that WHOEVER the Braves decide to take at #3, $40, and #44 will be far more successful than whoever you think they should take with those picks.

    Step out on a limb and impress everyone with your vast knowledge, genius - who would YOU take with those three picks?

    What's that - you don't know 44 players eligible for the draft???
    well to be fair dude that's a pretty easy bet. just because of draft and prospect variability, projection, injury...etc it would be damned difficult for someone to pick 3 names and have them all end up successful, even the scouts.
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    not that I'm saying he's correct in calling you out for "spin" but your rebuttal wager is kind of a hedge
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    I definitely see the strategy I just hope it doesnt backfire. If the Braves can convince Groome to scare other teams off and take 4 million at 40 then it's beneficial to him to bc there is no guarantee his arm doesn't fall off next year and he never cashes in.

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    Groome is not falling all the way to 40. He won't fall below the Nats who could somehow end up with the best prospect in the draft once again.

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    Quote Originally Posted by atl717 View Post
    Groome is not falling all the way to 40. He won't fall below the Nats who could somehow end up with the best prospect in the draft once again.
    I'm really glad you can already tell us the draft results... Saves me from watching

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    Quote Originally Posted by atl717 View Post
    Groome is not falling all the way to 40. He won't fall below the Nats who could somehow end up with the best prospect in the draft once again.
    Last year many a folk said " Daz Cameron is not falling below 20, teams XYZ will snatch him up and pay him" and we all saw how that turned out.
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    in an MLB headline sidenote: White Sox just signed Justin Morneau to a 1 yr deal
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    Quote Originally Posted by atl717 View Post
    Groome is not falling all the way to 40. He won't fall below the Nats who could somehow end up with the best prospect in the draft once again.
    3.5 for Anderson
    5 for Groome

    You think the Nats are going to bank 66% of there draft money on ONE hs pitcher. The Gnats won't touch Groome with a 5 million slot demand!!!!

    The Reds scare me more than any other team...

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    Quote Originally Posted by bravos4evr View Post
    Last year many a folk said " Daz Cameron is not falling below 20, teams XYZ will snatch him up and pay him" and we all saw how that turned out.
    Daz was a top prospect, but wasn't the best in the draft like Groome is. Groome is a phenom. Someone will snatch him up.

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    So Lewis is slipping because of concerns.. one being poor work out...

    yet two days ago...

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    The #Braves worked out potential 1-1 OF Kyle Lewis today and came away extremely impressed. Hard to see him slipping past No. 3. #MLBDraft


    this is why it is important not to get worked up over this. A bunch of GMs and Scouts spreading rumors to throw the others off their scent.

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    There's obviously a chance that taking Ian Anderson could become an amazing deal for us, but if that's the route we go, I'm going to assume the absolute worst until 40 proves me wrong. Seems too risky.

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    Quote Originally Posted by atl717 View Post
    Daz was a top prospect, but wasn't the best in the draft like Groome is. Groome is a phenom. Someone will snatch him up.
    Sickels had Cameron 8th last year and Groome 3rd this year, last year BA had Cam 5th and groome 1st this year. it's not like we are talking about one guy is 1st and the other 18th or anything
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    Braves told Lewis to workout like a stiff with the other teams so he can be the next hometown area RF kid for us.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Forever Fredi View Post
    Braves told Lewis to workout like a stiff with the other teams so he can be the next hometown area RF kid for us.

    still cant post tweets.......


    gondeee ‏@gondeee 8m8 minutes ago
    From BA: ATL debating Lewis & Ray at 3, w/ Anderson set up for 2nd pick. Give the Georgia boy Lewis the edge but don’t rule out Rutherford.



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    Quote Originally Posted by Forever Fredi View Post
    Don't feed...


    Okay quickly name the Braves 2013 fourth pick.

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