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Interesting question... How many teams out there are dying to draft and develop kids they hope can turn into Anderson? Guys they think Shuster has a good chance to turn into - productive mid- to back-end MLB starting Pitchers that contribute for 3-5 years or more? (Clue - a whole lot of them.)...

Yankees reportedly not interested in Benintendi since he's not vaccinated... https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/07/latest-on-royals-trade-candidates.html

I tend to even question who will be willing to even offer your package of a Top 10, a couple Top 100s, and filler AND pay what it's going to take to extend him on top of that. While Soto has plenty of surplus value for the next couple of seasons, that value completely dries up when you have to...

Not sure which is the bigger "must-avoid" while the action is actually happening - this thread or game threads. Truth be told, none of us typically know ANYTHING about the kids being picked - and the talking heads honestly don't know much more. Other than maybe a little bit of video footage...

Was my initial thought. If they’re able to get him there, that could be huge value with both picks signing for significantly below combined slot. Leaves LOTS of money for the next two picks and a potentially deep class right when we need it.

The problem - with any attempt at coming up with an "acceptable" offer - is HOW DO YOU PLAN TO PAY HIM???

Simply guessing here as well, but it sure looks like that's the case for now - at least until they have a better feel for whether Grissom can stick there defensively. I shy away from calling Shewmake a "miss" just yet - but mainly because I feel like there's a reasonable Dansby extension on the...

I tend to lean this way as well - only fair to make the point though. In the extremely unlikely event the situation does occur, SOMEBODY will be falling all over themselves looking to call Alex out over it.

Wonder whether Justin Dean is about to get bumped back up to Gwinnett. With Waters gone, Deshields is the only guy on their roster capable of handling CF. With the MI logjam that's surfacing at the upper levels, that would create more CF time in Mississippi for Cody Milligan in the event they...

To the point that you don't trade for either if you're in Alex' shoes. The Jays are on the outside looking in and the likelihood that you have to play 3 or 4 World Series games there is extremely slim - but not zero. Those guys KNEW FOR A FACT they were going to have to go to Toronto at some...

Love my "Carolina Kids", but Brannon's iffy to stay behind the plate. Randleman's about 45 miles west of Chapel Thrill for those looking for Randleman High.

Always have to be careful with this kind of statement when looking at the STILL SSS for Harris and Strider - there's tons to be excited about, but they haven't even seen every team in the league once yet. The league is still developing "the book" on them.

I've probably been higher on Grissom than anyone here, but those saying it's fair to pump the brakes on him a little are exactly right - and I've actually seen him in person multiple times. There's a lot to get excited about with him, but it's just a little early to label him "the perfect 2...

Does that mean that you're getting a raise? Or maybe that you're being promoted and you're being named "Chop Country Director Of Scouting"??? It's pretty obvious that NEITHER of you recognize how comical it is watching you battle over which one is "right" about prospects NEITHER of you have...

You add to the pen whenever the opportunity arises. With Matzek back, you take advantage of the fact that Lee can be sent down without losing him - there's no need for a FOURTH lefty in the pen. O'Day going to the IL to make room for Jansen means you can replace Lee with a righty that's an...

Shuster and Davidson looks like a pretty nice offer for Happ and Givens, no?

Mentioned the two of them earlier, but if Alex is looking to fill BOTH those roles in the same deal that Happ/Givens would probably be the best target for that type of trade - particularly if he's looking to make something happen early. Those two aren't being widely talked about yet, and are...

Malloy wasn't playing 3B when he was in Rome - almost strictly a 1B/DH guy it seems - putting a TON of pressure on his bat.

This weekend can't get here soon enough - the hole created by the international penalties is now in full view!!! Everyone picked may go directly to Rome.

The key for extending this window (as it typically is for mid-market teams) is likely going to be the continued high attendance/success of The Battery and ownership's commitment to allow payroll to continue to reflect those revenue stream levels. I realize it isn't the prescribed route for the...