cajunrevenge
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Why are all these teams passing on future first ballot hall of famer Lewis?
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PurpleBrave
On BBA's Top 100 Prospects List
He was very good for 3. Durable player...certainly far from the worst on the list. When I think Markakis one of the last things I think is "moon shots"
Heyward
<B>Voted Worst Poster <br>'13, '14, '15 (Co-Winner
It's more about signablility issues.
But certainly a huge risk hoping he falls with alot of teams who could take a chance on him.
Julio3000
<B>A Chip Off the Old Rock</B>
Moon Shots Markakis. Those were the days.
striker42
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And he's willing to sign way under slot just to be nice? He knows he should have been a mid first rounder and knows that even under slot he's getting paid more than he would otherwise.
Guys like Anderson go 15-20 all the time. He's got a chance to be special but he's so far away, has so much developing to do, and has injury questions to overcome. He's a mid first rounder.
blueagleace1
Playing the Waiting Game
I understand completely and see where you're coming from. Let me add this about Anderson and the pick, and let me state I'm only a High School Pitching Coach so take what I say however you like...
The top 3 high school pitchers (and overall really as I'm not sold on Puk) are in my opinion:
1. Jason Groome
2. Ian Anderson
3. Riley Pint
Of those three I'd rather have Anderson simply because of his delivery and his ability to repeat it, where the other two (especially Pint) can have a tough time doing so. In Groome's case he's just like Touki, in that he struggles to command the arm side with the fastball. To me, these three are very similar and will all three become #2/#3 type pitchers. Add in the fact Anderson was willing to sign below slot it seems like the perfect fit.
Not according to people who know far more than either me or you.
cajunrevenge
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His defense is only questionable in that he hasnt played 1 position full time for years. His arm is probably his best tool and he should be fine at 3B and could backup SS and 2B. He has plus raw power that could develop. Even if it doesnt he would still be a 12-20 HR a year guy. He is also an underrated base stealer. If he hits for a high average with 15 HR and 15 SB at 3B with average defense thats pretty valuable. Reminds me of Todd Frazier who was a prospect I loved. Also reminds me of Prado with a little better power/speed combo.
I think Lewis will be taken soon. Groome, who knows.
I think Perez is going to fall a ton. There are rumors he failed a test for performance-enhancing drugs.
braves31win
Arizona Fall Leaguer
Lol at those thinking Groome could fall to 40. When the big market teams start picking he'll be gone. My guess is Washington takes him at 28 which will be a punch in the gut!
Big market teams? Do you understand how the MLB draft works?
Coppy should go under slot so he can go over slot later?
cajunrevenge
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So he should trade our farm in a hilariously futile attempt to compete then let the players he traded for walk in free agency so he can get late first round draft picks? Is that the strategy you want?
Heyward
<B>Voted Worst Poster <br>'13, '14, '15 (Co-Winner
You know thats what hes trying to do at 40-44, right?