GDT: MLB Draft, June 10, 2020

[Bturn2210]

Joe

@JoeDoyleMiLB

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Here's some confirmation all ya'll doubters.

 

I'm telling you.

 

Nobody knows what's happening at 2.

[BlueRocky]

Kiley McDaniel

@kileymcd

There will be a late mock update before 7 pm ET. I'm currently juggling three scenarios depending on what Baltimore does at 2.

 

Baltimore gonna Baltimore!?

 

will have to see if @Slade can clutch us a last minute update.

 

The Orioles pick could shake up the whole draft for sure.

[BlueRocky]

Orioles not a fan of Martin’s new haircut, shakes up the draft and he falls to #5.

 

[Carlos Danger]

I am interested to see who the Pirates pick. IMO, Cherington and Saunders were at the top the secret behind our draft success the past few years, not Atkins and Shapiro.

[Carlos Danger]

Baltimore not a fan of Martin’s new haircut, shakes up the draft and he falls to #5.

 

 

That would be SWEET! *Probably true...

[metafour]

I am interested to see who the Pirates pick. IMO, Cherington and Saunders were at the top the secret behind our draft success the past few years, not Atkins and Shapiro.

 

Tony LaCava is the executive who ultimately oversees the draft, not any of the guys you named (and definitely not Shapiro). The foundation was built before Sanders got here, and while its obvious that he was a star in the making, you're kinda out to lunch if you think that our entire amateur scouting acumen went out the door with Cherington and Sanders.

[Orgfiller]

I am interested to see who the Pirates pick. IMO, Cherington and Saunders were at the top the secret behind our draft success the past few years, not Atkins and Shapiro.

 

The team's amateur scouting director had some influence in our draft success? Hmm, not sure I can believe it.

[Captain Adama]

Who's ready for some racially influenced comps???

[Orgfiller]

Who's ready for some racially influenced comps???

 

I wonder who the first black player comp will be between Kenny Lofton, Adam Jones and Ken Griffey Jr.

[Carlos Danger]

Tony LaCava is the executive who ultimately oversees the draft, not any of the guys you named (and definitely not Shapiro). The foundation was built before Sanders got here, and while its obvious that he was a star in the making, you're kinda out to lunch if you think that our entire amateur scouting acumen went out the door with Cherington and Sanders.

 

I don't agree with that.. LaCava was around for years when we didn't do so well. Out drafts recently have been much, much better than prior to those guys. Cherington's influence and record from the Red Sox cannot be understated.

 

I also saw/read ICR a number of interviews about Saunders and Cherington's influence.

 

LaCava was good for some FA pickups...

[BlueRocky]

I wonder who the first black player comp will be between Kenny Lofton, Adam Jones and Ken Griffey Jr.

 

Watch Harold Reynolds mention Ken Griffey Jr during Zac Veen’s segment and compare their swings.

[Captain Adama]

I wonder who the first black player comp will be between Kenny Lofton, Adam Jones and Ken Griffey Jr.

 

Ed Howard with the Adam Jones comps for sure

[Carlos Danger]

Who's ready for some racially influenced comps???

 

What race is Austin Martin? I can't tell if he is black, white or Mexican.. Some cracker looking white lady walked into his shot when he was live... Maybe his Mom?

[metafour]

I don't agree with that.. LaCava was around for years when we didn't do so well. Out drafts recently have been much, much better than prior to those guys. Cherington's influence and record from the Red Sox cannot be understated.

 

I also saw/read ICR a number of interviews about Saunders and Cherington's influence.

 

LaCava was good for some FA pickups...

 

Thats great that you don't agree.

 

LaCava's "focus" is on amateur scouting and it always has been. It was that under Anthopolous as well. He is the defacto "boss" of whoever the Scouting Director is, albeit that Shapiro's front office's are always built around input from everyone.

[Captain Adama]

What race is Austin Martin? I can't tell if he is black, white or Mexican.. Some cracker looking white lady walked into his shot when he was live... Maybe his Mom?

 

I'm guessing Cuban.

[Carlos Danger]

Thats great that you don't agree.

 

LaCava's "focus" is on amateur scouting and it always has been. It was that under Anthopolous as well. He is the defacto "boss" of whoever the Scouting Director is, albeit that Shapiro's front office's are always built around input from everyone.

 

Yes, the last part is very important. Atkins always says it is a very collaborative approach. I strongly believe Cherington and Saunders were big and positive influences.. It is obvious, regardless of LaCava, the Jays drafting improved substantially after AA's Departure... I am an AA fan, but I will give the new regime credit for much improved drafting.

[jaysguy44]

Veen or Meyer, please no Bustcock

[BlueRocky]

It's starting

[PhillyBlueJay]

f*** I'm excited!!!

[Slade]

If anyone is interested Keith Law is doing a live chat.

 

https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1mrGmEqpaADGy

[Carlos Danger]

Jesus Christ.. Just stick to fnnn baseball.

 

Let's get it on!!!

[Captain Adama]

If anyone is interested Keith Law is doing a live chat.

 

https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1mrGmEqpaADGy

 

I could not be less interested in that

[Carlos Danger]

The pick is in, Shut the F$% up and tell us!??

[BlueRocky]

Kiley McDaniel's last minute mock, Baltimore sticking with Austin Martin.

[EZe]

It’s been interesting with the movement over the past couple months.

I’ve struggled on where to slot helium risers Veen and Meyer.

With Veen I’m getting vibes of Trea when I remember a lot of posters were on board and I was on that train.

Difference is I’m not on that train this time.

Here’s my board:

Tork

Martin

Lacy

Meyer (matches KL )

Hancock

Gonzalez

Veen

 

Realistically I’ll be satisfied ending up with any of these.

[Carlos Danger]

If the GM with the BLM sign on his desk picks a honkey white guy #1 that is racism!! Pick Austin Martin (he might be black?) and put your money where your mouth is!

[Krylian]

Tork

[BlueRocky]

Social distancing does not apply here folks

[Ray]

Interesting that they announced him as a 3B

[Carlos Danger]

I was hoping the Tigers would throw a wrench in it.. Now it is up to Baltimore..