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I wouldn't be super sure that those other closers are on the market, honestly. The Yanks aren't that far back, and it seems to go against the Yankee philosophy to start punting a season. There are definitely talks happening, but I'm not sure you'll see them throw in the towel like that.

I think it's really how you personally define "hit king", honestly. I choose to think of Ichiro as the hit king because I think Pete Rose committed the absolute worst action any professional athlete can possibly commit, and I won't willingly think of him in a positive capacity if another avenue...

For those of you hoping we get in on Lazarito or Vladimir Gutierrez, good news for you: https://twitter.com/BenBadler/status/743203987973890048

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It's a gamble, but it could be worth it. If he decides not to sign, he could go to JUCO and dominate; he's got an even better track record, time to get that negative buzz around his character sorted out, and he would probably go number 1 overall. He could go to JUCO and not do great; he'd drop...

Something I'm really curious about is if the Red Sox are gonna be able to ink Groome

Unless it's an injury type deal, like with Swihart.

I don't see a reason to believe that, honestly. We now have only 2 years worth of data to evaluate this drafting team; last year Allard was the clear pick for us (a risky, decidely not underslot signable pitcher), Soroka is turning out to be a hell of a pick, and they went with Riley with their...

It's damn near a perfect storm for us as far as the Sox are concerned. Playoff push, stacked farm, exec that's known for shipping out prospects, BIG need for our best trade chip(s).

He's a really nice kid, met him a few times. Good player too.

I think we would've taken Chris Okey instead of Muller had the Reds not jumped on him. Just seems like a Braves kind of player

Just as a thought, no idea if I'm right, but there is still a chance we could make a splash for one of those big hard-sign names like Mendoza or Horn in 11-15. Throw some extra money at them, see if they sign. Not saying it's likely or anything like that, just that it's a possibility.

Cool. Thanks!

Can we put their expected slot values (if those are available)?

Wait, do you think Joe Flacco could play 3rd base

Especially in a draft where prep pitching is the strongest portion

It's just because he doesn't have any of the 3 sexy traits people want from their "ace" pitchers: big velo, huge size, or an absolute knockout pitch. Being really good across the board is boring, even if it does allow for ace potential in its own right.

His stuff is outrageous but I think he's gonna bust since his command probably can't improve enough to be effective

Ideally I'd hope for Quinn. But him, Mendoza, Belge, Banks would all be awesome in my mind. Also, if he's there at our second pick today I expect us to take Jesus Luzardo.

Final answer: Anderson-Groome-Benson.