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  1. Now that was a damn good at bat by Biggio, not trying to do too much.
  2. Damn man Conine is not f***ing around, he's making up for lost time. 2-3 1HR, 1K, 1BB
  3. Interesting, Parker Caracci the Jays drafted him last year in the 37th round and picked him up again this year in the 21st.
  4. Still hoping for Carter Bins but I doubt it will happen.
  5. Do you want this to happen or something? Who cares, Roy not even going into the HOF as a Blue Jay.
  6. Wonder if Biggio K's so much cause he just refuses to swing at balls and just gets f***ed by bad umpires.
  7. This is actually not a bad idea. He just looks so over matched right now.
  8. When do you start considering it's time to send Jansen down?
  9. Clarke had more offensive upside than most of the high school catchers in the 2017 Draft, but the Nashville product resisted seven-figure overtures from big league clubs in order to stay home and attend Vanderbilt. He still is known more for his bat, though he has gotten better behind the plate this spring after spending most of his freshman season at DH. Whether he'll be signable this time around as a sophomore-eligible remains to be seen. Clarke stands out as a lefty-hitting catcher with the ability to handle the bat. He regularly puts the barrel on the ball, uses the entire field and manages the strike zone well. He has more strength than bat speed and possesses solid raw power, though he's more concerned with making quality contact than swinging for the fences. If Clarke can continue to improve his defense, he has a chance to become a big league regular. He looks quicker and more agile than he did in high school, though his receiving skills are fringy and need more work. He has similar arm strength but his quick release helps him keep the running game in check. BA Clarke ranked No. 166 on the BA 500 coming out of high school, with plenty of scouts appreciating his lefthanded swing and power potential. But he was a strong commitment to Vanderbilt and there were plenty of questions about whether he would stick at catcher long term. Clarke didn’t allay those concerns in an impressive freshman season, when he filled the DH role while junior Stephen Scott was the Commodores’ primary catcher. Clarke caught only 13 games that year, but this spring Scott moved back to the outfield and first base while an improved Clarke has been the team’s regular backstop. Clarke is more consistent as a receiver and he’s more durable this season. A below-average receiver in high school, Clarke now is an average receiver. He has a below-average throwing arm, but he has thrown out 37 percent of basestealers in 2019. Clarke’s bat has long been his calling card. His swing can get a little long at times, but he has solid bat speed and power potential, giving him a chance to be an average hitter with average power. If Clarke can catch, he would make a very valuable bat-first catcher. But if he has to move off the position, he’s not ideally suited for first base because he’s only 5-foot-11. Clarke is a draft-eligible sophomore, giving him plenty of leverage this June.
  10. The Mets board is nuts, so far they drafted 3 high upside HSers including Matt Allan and Brett Baty then all College seniors so they can afford them. Will be really interesting to see if this actually works out for them.
  11. Wow just looked at the Red Sox board, they did pretty well for not having a first round pick.
  12. I like Song a lot but I think his military status is unclear. Doesn't he have to serve before joining the pro ranks?
  13. I think we're overstating the weight thing, he's in no way fat or have a body that resembles Vlad Jr, Rowdy or even Sabathia. As long as he keeps up his conditioning he will be fine.
  14. No doubt. I bet Anything Matt Bishoff already has a deal in place.
  15. Wherever Todd is he is loving this pick. I watched last years perfect game and Williams looked awesome.
  16. Oh s*** Kendal Williams. SICK PICK!
  17. Yep way down. He was obviously hurt but before that was expected to be a top 15 pick. If they are comfortable with the medicals it really isn't a bad pick.
  18. Still lots of talent available. Tyler Callihan Josh Wolf Matt Lugo Jimmy Lewis They can do what they did last year and pick someone like Will Holland or Graeme Stitson and go way overslot for round 3.
  19. Yes, pretty similar to Kumar Rocker like last year.
  20. His price was too high. McDaniel said a lot of teams kicked the tires on him but ultimately passed. $4MM price tag on Allan and Leiter.
  21. What are the chances the Rays get Greg Jones, JJ Goss and Matt Lugo?
  22. Damn it Hurl now Siani off the board too.
  23. Damn it Tampa taking JJ Goss. That's a good pick.
  24. Damn I really liked Michael Busch's swing although didn't actually believe he would get to us.
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