I don't have strong feelings about this draft. Hard to have any idea what an athletic prep SS will become.
I will say I don't love going so far underslot early. It's our organizational philosophy but I feel like we miss out on some higher end guys because of it.
A lot of people don't get this. But my worst in person game experience was against the Cards. The umps were obscenely in their favor and the Cards fans in attendance just treated it as their expected due.
The Rays could use a boost at C and have Carson Williams, a SS and their top prospect at AAA. Not crazy about his K rate but he's supposed to be a gold glove quality SS and elite defense and his power would play at SS.
I don't think we end up trading Murphy but there are potential matches. AA...
The problem has to be with the coaching staff based on how systemic the problems are. We're not talking about the wheels coming off for one guy, something that happens. We're talking about multiple former all stars sharply declining at ages they shouldn't be declining. You have to pay that at...
I move Murphy, Ozuna, and, if anyone would take him, Iglesias. Get as much talent in positions of weakness for us as we can (notably SS and OF).
I also wouldn't have Olson off limits. He's signed for a bit but that contract could look ugly soon.
I think Washington was the guy making sure everyone did their work and we're prepared for the games. I think when he left we had guys slack off, hence the multiple guys declining even though they aren't at an age you'd expect it.
You can definitely see a laziness on this team that wasn't there...
Two things. First, I have no idea how Ranger Suarez gets people out. Dude has the arsenal of a number 5 starter.
Second, I'll say it again, this is not a serious team. If AA doesn't sell he should be fired.
This team is not good. We're fooling ourselves to think otherwise. We need to sell. AA needs to get everything he can for the likes of Murphy and Ozuna and then move Snit out of the manager role in the off-season (no reason to do it now, this season is over).
Let's shoot for 2026.