If our whole bullpen was DFA'd today...

[jersey cubs fan]

The 3 picks were for Jacque Jones, Scott Eyre, and Bob Howry.

 

Thanks. I couldn't remember, but figured they were probably for FA signings.

 

In my opinion, giving up picks in the 2-4 range for Howry and Eyre isn't undervaluing picks. Both were consistently good before coming to the Cubs and both were productive more often than they were not as Cubs. Jones wasn't as good a use of the pick, but chances are high you'll get a Jacque Jones type in rounds 2-4. Obviously you hope for more, but Jones wasn't a bad player for us.

 

You value relievers more than everyday position players?

[dew1679666265]

The 3 picks were for Jacque Jones, Scott Eyre, and Bob Howry.

 

Thanks. I couldn't remember, but figured they were probably for FA signings.

 

In my opinion, giving up picks in the 2-4 range for Howry and Eyre isn't undervaluing picks. Both were consistently good before coming to the Cubs and both were productive more often than they were not as Cubs. Jones wasn't as good a use of the pick, but chances are high you'll get a Jacque Jones type in rounds 2-4. Obviously you hope for more, but Jones wasn't a bad player for us.

 

You value relievers more than everyday position players?

 

Generally, no. I think my opinion is as it is because I liked the signings of Howry and Eyre more than the signing of Jones. I don't think it was a poor use of the picks to sign any of the three, but the Howry and Eyre signings, at the time, were better in my view.