2009 Draft Thread

by **kruker** » Tue Jun 09, 2009 16:26:32

international players

by **Ace Rothstein** » Tue Jun 09, 2009 16:27:20

kruker wrote:international players

why cant they be drafted like how they do it in the NBA and NHL

by **smitty** » Tue Jun 09, 2009 16:29:06

Ace Rothstein wrote:
kruker wrote:international players

why cant they be drafted like how they do it in the NBA and NHL

There's talk of it but it's pretty complicated I'd guess.

by **kruker** » Tue Jun 09, 2009 16:30:54

MLB's way of apologizing for American imperialism in Latin America. Give them a better shake than the domestic players.

by **FTN** » Tue Jun 09, 2009 16:31:48

Ace Rothstein wrote:
kruker wrote:international players

why cant they be drafted like how they do it in the NBA and NHL

Because MLB doesn't operate like that?

Plus you'd have to then figure out what to do with the Asian players too, what with the whole posting system.

Its complicated, and MLB doesn't want to deal with it

by **Ace Rothstein** » Tue Jun 09, 2009 16:32:43

oh ok

by **FTN** » Tue Jun 09, 2009 16:49:42

These eight picks look fairly certain:

1. Nationals: San Diego State righthander Stephen Strasburg.
2. Mariners: North Carolina first baseman Dustin Ackley.
3. Padres: Georgia HS outfielder Donavan Tate.
4. Pirates: Boston College catcher Tony Sanchez.
5. Orioles: California HS righthander Matt Hobgood.
6. Giants: Georgia HS righthander Zack Wheeler.
7. Braves: Vanderbilt lefthander Mike Minor.
8. Reds: North Carolina righhander Alex White.

The Tigers are deciding whether to spend big (California HS lefthander Tyler Matzek, Missouri HS righty Jacob Turner), smaller (Texas HS righty Shelby Miller) or a little smaller (Arizona State RHP Mike Leake). Stay tuned.

- Callis

I still dont buy the Tate thing.

by **jp_chips** » Tue Jun 09, 2009 17:08:15

Rating the draft the past 10 years. Phillies third.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/w ... l?bcnn=yes

by **allentown** » Tue Jun 09, 2009 17:35:01

smitty wrote:
Ace Rothstein wrote:
kruker wrote:international players

why cant they be drafted like how they do it in the NBA and NHL

There's talk of it but it's pretty complicated I'd guess.

It really wouldn't be that complicated. Just pick a bonus threshold, say $150K, and prohibit giving any contract above that figure to a nondrafted player. Then let foreign players register with MLB if they are eligible and interested in being drafted.

by **CalvinBall** » Tue Jun 09, 2009 17:40:33

Starts in 20 mins. I am excited to see how MLB TV covers this thing.

by **CFP** » Tue Jun 09, 2009 17:41:35

CalvinBall wrote:Starts in 20 mins. I am excited to see how MLB TV covers this thing.

Probably awfully, assuming John Hart and HR will be on. At least ESPN had Callis, Manuel, and Law on the past few years. Praying MLB Network will have them.

by **FTN** » Tue Jun 09, 2009 17:43:01

CFP wrote:
CalvinBall wrote:Starts in 20 mins. I am excited to see how MLB TV covers this thing.

Probably awfully, assuming John Hart and HR will be on. At least ESPN had Callis, Manuel, and Law on the past few years. Praying MLB Network will have them.

Callis will be on MLBN

by **FTN** » Tue Jun 09, 2009 17:50:37

From Goldstein

Kevin Goldstein (2:43:32 PM PT): Bryan,

There's a lot of talk about what is going on. Like I wrote in my mock intro, EVERY high school player is asking for a ton of money in what almost looks like a concentrated effort in reaction to the lower slots. That said, I've talked to a number of teams that are generally considered toe-the-line types who are now joining the anti-slot brigade as well.

by **ReadingPhilly** » Tue Jun 09, 2009 17:59:51

so it is likely we won't see the phils pick on tv

by **CFP** » Tue Jun 09, 2009 18:04:06

Stephen Strawsberg

by **kruker** » Tue Jun 09, 2009 18:05:56

Big praise for Shelby

by **smitty** » Tue Jun 09, 2009 18:07:44

allentown wrote:
smitty wrote:
Ace Rothstein wrote:
kruker wrote:international players

why cant they be drafted like how they do it in the NBA and NHL

There's talk of it but it's pretty complicated I'd guess.

It really wouldn't be that complicated. Just pick a bonus threshold, say $150K, and prohibit giving any contract above that figure to a nondrafted player. Then let foreign players register with MLB if they are eligible and interested in being drafted.

That's simple for you and me. And it's a fine plan. It gets complicated when the commissioner and the owners and the player's union and everyone else gets involved.

by **CFP** » Tue Jun 09, 2009 18:07:59

Seriously, who scheduled this for 6:00 on a Tuesday? If you're gonna do it, do it on Monday when most teams have an off-day so the fans can actually enjoy it. Or, start it at 4 ET.

by **FTN** » Tue Jun 09, 2009 18:09:03

CFP wrote:Seriously, who scheduled this for 6:00 on a Tuesday? If you're gonna do it, do it on Monday when most teams have an off-day so the fans can actually enjoy it. Or, start it at 4 ET.

The conference call was much more enjoyable.

by **kruker** » Tue Jun 09, 2009 18:09:55

I miss hearing Lasorda struggle with names like Miller and Smith.

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