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Can you give me a link or a tweet? I can’t seem to find the article. https://twitter.com/BaseballAmerica/status/1006544281560068096?s=19 I guess there's a chance its something they retweeted that's from months ago, they do that occasionally.

Raisin, anything of note in Badler's article on the 5 Cubans?

Was hoping for less, although its good to see they think that highly of him. Doubt we've got any extra money to play with now. But, I'm assuming Davis and Roederer both get over slot, in saying that. Guessing that's where our 5% money is going.

Morfa dong

[tweet] [/tweet] Sweet Moses lol

Ugh

Slightly disappointed he has Garcia that low. But, he's got plenty of time to prove him wrong obviously. At any rate, I keep forgetting we've got Soto and Perez coming behind Amaya, which is pretty awesome.

I'm all for trading draft picks. But, how do you do it, since I can't see them getting rid of the slot value crap? Keep it to top 10 round picks getting dealt. Maybe keep it to one year in advance. And MAYBE even keep a team from trading for more than what their original pool was. So the little guys can't complain about the big market teams just buying things..... And make it a lottery for non playoff teams, instead of the tank fest it is currently.

https://twitter.com/Savermetrics/status/1005286189052510209?s=19 Please sign.

I thought the exact same thing. Almost positive that's where I read that at.

Morel is going to become a much discussed player around here very quickly.

It's still too early to evaluate picks after the first round, by this regime..... And with that said, our success rates on our 1st rounders actually makes it less imperative on finding success later. But still, let's take a look at each draft individually..... Who came out of those classes, that weren't 1sts..... 2012- Pierce Johnson and Blackburn were supplementals. Johnson was DFA'd, no success there, outside a few meaningless innings. Blackburn was traded in the Montgomery deal. That does hold a bit of value to me. Underwood was our 2nd. He is on the 40 Man, currently in AAA. I expect little to nothing from him, but it's still too early to know...... Plus, David Bote came from that draft, who I DO expect to be a long term contributor for us still. 2013- Rob Z isn't a success. But, he did make the playoff roster in 2016, against the Dodgers. Yes an up and down guy. Who could conceivably still give us a full season in the majors at some point. Hannemann sucks. Charcer Burks isn't going to make it. Godley was dealt for Miggy, who we needed to win the WS. Even though we missed on him being our pitcher, it was a nice pick and it helped us. Clifton just made AAA, has been solid this year. I like his chances more than Underwoods to help us down the line. 2014- Easiest by far to see success out of. Zagunis is a MLer. May never get a shot here, but he will somewhere. Steele was looking good prior to TJS, he's still got a shot at being a contributor. Cease turned into a top 100 guy, that helped us land Quintana. Hell, James Farris netted us Butler, who's had his uses. Jason Vosler still has a shot at being a real contributor in some form. 2015- This is a weak effort, after Happ. DeWees netted us Zack Mills, who's get to hit the majors. DJ Wilson has been hurt too much to truly see where we stand with him. He still has a decent shot at seeing the majors at some point. Craig Brooks could wind up a solid pen arm, has built a solid track record so far. I guess Ian Rice could sniff the majors at some stage....... 2016- Our 1st pick was a 3rd Rounder. Hatch is in AA, which is where your expect him to be. Personally, not a huge fan, but he's got a shot at being a MLer still. Tyson Miller has been decent in High A. Bailey Clark is showing nice upside now. Robinson, Rucker, and Swarmer ALL came from this class. All have a chance still. Very pleasant surprises. Mekkes came from here too and I fully EXPECT him to be a guy we can pencil him into our pen soon. You also got Zack Short, who may have a use. For it to still be early, this class looks excellent for not having a 1st rounder. Or even a 2nd. The main points being here, that A) you've already traded guys from these classes that have landed us true help. B) We've still got guys in EACH class, that are still potential help. Some of whom I fully expect will be. It's too early to write the FO's non 1st round efforts off. It's also right acknowledge some serious help has already been received thru trades involving non 1sts. You've still got guys coming up from each draft. You've also got to ask what you think is reasonable to expect out of non 1sts? These guys haven't been the BEST over this time but I'm sure they stack up fairly solid too. But again, mainly....... Still too early, especially when we still have guys from 2012 that can still legit help us at some point.

https://twitter.com/aliyafowler/status/1004837680767696896?s=19 Why couldn't Dex have gotten that contract from ANYWHERE else.

It's so disappointing to know HOW horsefeathering cheap this group is. Thank God we've got the Cubs lol.

Agreed, seems like alot of XBHs for the DSL Oh, it is lol. And I laughed my ass off at the golden sombrero yesterday. You know that kid was taking hacks that would make Javy blush. Then came back with 2 more XBH today. 3 doubles,a triple, and 3 homers in 5 games. Insane.

Morfa is fascinating right now. A month from now, we'll know more. But, this start seems unprecedented to me.

[tweet]https://twitter.com/DrunkRizz44/status/1004586505329881090[/tweet] Set to Titanic lol.

I half assed read that SI article on this thing. I believe, not positive though, that he's either already completely free and clear, or will be soon, from having any limitations. No idea why. I think they said he's a low risk offender or some horsefeathers. Still, NO ONE would feel comfortable in a situation like that. And there's going to be protesters and stuff..... I couldn't fathom it actually being one of those things that after a few years, people forget about it. I think he's done. At least, I horsefeathering hope so.

Eh, Wes just told me there's a PG guy and also his local beat writer that are questioning whether he was taken too late. He might be a kid that hates school, but his parents have a number in mind and if he doesn't get it, they'll make him go to school any way.

Morfa went 0-4, with 4 k's today lol. You know he was swinging as hard as he could today lol. Maybe he'll slow down in time for tomorrow.

https://twitter.com/Savermetrics/status/1003535679278624768?s=19 https://twitter.com/Savermetrics/status/1003536012054654976?s=19 This obviously sounds promising.

RHP Riley McCauley is 14th round pick, out of Michigan State. No ranking.

Cameron Sanders and Ezequiel Pagán didn't make the BA top 500. It says Sanders is 475 from my phone.

On Sanders.....

Ezequiel Pagan, an OF from Puerto Rico, in the 13th.