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1. Gabriel Moreno, C 2. Alek Manoah, RHP 3. Nate Pearson, RHP 4. Orelvis Martinez, SS/3B 5. Jordan Groshans, SS/3B 6. Alejandro Kirk, C 7. Gunnar Hoglund, RHP A supplemental first-round pick of the Pirates in 2018 after he went 7-0, 0.27 at Fivay High in Hudson, Fla., Hoglund's command has long stood out. It made him an immediate contributor at Ole Miss, and it has helped him be one of the best pitchers in the Southeastern Conference in 2020 and 2021. Hoglund's 2021 season came to a premature end when he blew out his pitching elbow in his May 7 start against Texas A&M. His rehab from Tommy John surgery means he'll be sidelined until midway through 2022, and it likely ended any chance he had of being a top-10 pick. But Hoglund's body of work (154 innings in three years at Ole Miss) gives teams a lot of comfort with who Hoglund is—a relatively safe starting pitcher with plus command who has the ability to throw three pitches for strikes no matter what the count. Hoglund came into 2021 viewed as a starter likely to be taken in the back of the first round, but he quickly showed improved stuff. Hoglund had touched 95 mph going back to high school, but he generally sat 90-92. This year, he sat 92-94 mph. His slider got a little harder and sharper as well. Hoglund has shown he can spot his above-average fastball to the arm side or glove side, but he generally aims to keep his fastball away—he'll work glove side to righthanders and arm side to lefties. He consistently wins at 0-0 in the count, getting ahead which means he can then attack righties with his above-average, 80-84 mph slider, again generally staying away. Lefties have to worry about his low-80s, above-average changeup, but he's also shown he's comfortable working in on their hands with his slider. It's that ability to spot all three pitches and avoid the heart of the plate that is key to his success. Even after his elbow injury, he's seen as a low-risk surefire starter with a consistent, easy delivery. 8. Otto Lopez, 2B/CF 9. Miguel Hiraldo, 2B/3B 10. Adam Kloffenstein, RHP 11. Manuel Beltre, SS 12. Estiven Machado, SS 13. Victor Mesia, C 14. Yhoangel Aponte, OF 15. Luis Garcia, SS The Blue Jays signed Garcia out of Venezuela in January. He had shown slick defensive skills as an amateur with plus speed and a strong arm from a frame that lacked strength, but his offensive game has been impressive early on as well. 16. Sem Robberse, RHP 17. Ricky Tiedemann, LHP Tiedemann drew considerable interest out of Lakewood (Calif.) High last year, but teams weren't willing to meet his bonus demands and he went unpicked in the shortened five-round draft. Rather than stick with his commitment to San Diego State, Tiedemann enrolled at Golden West (Calif.) JC this spring to be eligible for the 2021 draft. Tiedemann has blossomed physically over the past year and now stands 6-foot-4, 220 pounds with broad shoulders and a strong, well-proportioned frame. With the increased physicality has come an uptick in his stuff. Tiedemann's fastball now sits 89-92 mph and touches 94 with life out of a low slot that creates a difficult angle for hitters. His changeup is a plus offering he can throw at any time to lefties or righties, and it has the potential to become a plus-plus pitch as he adds more separation from his fastball. His hard slider has become consistently average. Tiedemann has lots of promising ingredients, but he's still learning to put everything together. He underwhelmed at times this spring, posting a 3.55 ERA and allowing more than a hit per inning against subpar junior college competition, and requires a bit of projection. He is an excellent athlete who aggressively goes after hitters, but his arm slot can wander and make it harder to throw strikes. He'll show above-average control in some outings and struggle to find the strike zone in others. Tiedemann is only 18 and younger than many players still in high school. Teams are optimistic his stuff will continue to grow and he will become more consistent with experience. 18. Irv Carter, RHP There's a good chance that Carter is the best No. 2 high school arm in the country as the teammate of fellow 2021 righthander Andrew Painter. While Carter might benefit from being on the same team as Painter in terms of scouting eyeballs, he's a talented prospect in his own right with a three-pitch mix, super projectable frame and athleticism that give him exciting upside. Carter throws a fastball that sits in the low 90s and gets up into the 95 mph range at its best, with good downhill angle out of a high, three-quarter arm slot. After throwing more of a traditional 12-to-6 curveball earlier in his prep career, Carter transitioned to a slider last summer, and the pitch has shown plus potential with power and two-plane break in the mid-to-upper 80s with spin rates in the 2500 rpm range. He'll need to improve the consistency of the pitch, as he'll get around the ball at times, but it has real out-pitch potential. Carter also throws a mid-80s changeup with good arm speed, though he'll bury the pitch in the dirt fairly regularly. Carter has the athleticism and starter frame that teams are looking for, but he'll need to refine his strike throwing and potentially clean up his delivery to avoid a bullpen projection. There's plenty of effort in the delivery and he has length in his arm stroke with stabbing action in the back that could create issues with timing and repeating his breaking ball. Coaches and scouts alike do love his mentality and demeanor on the mound, however. Carter was a Miami commit. 19. Kevin Smith, SS/3B Smith has been an enigmatic prospect, following an outstanding 2018 at two Class A levels with a floundering 2019 that saw his strikeout rate skyrocket as his swing looked out of sync all year. Now in Triple-A, Smith is hitting well again, cutting down on his swing and miss while also hitting for power. 20. C.J. Van Eyk, RHP 21. Eric Pardinho, RHP 22. Thomas Hatch, RHP 23. Chad Dallas, RHP A transfer from Panola (Texas) JC, Dallas led Tennessee with 21.1 innings in the shortened 2020 season and posted a 2.53 ERA in the process. While he didn't quite hold opposing teams to that sterling mark this spring, Dallas did impress over 15 starts and 90.2 innings, with a 4.27 ERA and standout strikeout and walk numbers. He struck out 106 batters (10.5 K/9) and walked 19 (1.9 BB/9) and had the fourth-best strikeout-to-walk ratio among SEC pitchers who started 10 or more games. He's been mostly a three-pitch arm this spring, with an average fastball that sits in the 91-93 mph range but has been up to 97, with both a curveball and a slider—pitches he improved over the offseason. The curve is a hard downer in the 79-81 mph range that is effective against righties and lefties, while the slider sits in the mid 80s with late and hard bite that makes it an effective swing-and-miss offering inside and out of the zone. Dallas has flashed a mid-80s changeup as well, but he rarely uses it and it's a distinct fourth pitch at the moment. Dallas' arm action gets a bit lengthy in the back with some plunging action, but he's been a strong strike-thrower for two years now and scouts have confidence he can start at the next level, with the sort of breaking stuff that should be able to miss pro bats. 24. Patrick Murphy, RHP 25. Samad Taylor, UTL Taylor struggled to hit much at either of his Class A stops, but he's a plus runner who has performed well this year at Double-A New Hampshire and shown occasional power as well, albeit with a high swing-and-miss rate he will need to cut down on as he faces better pitching. 26. Leonardo Jimenez, SS 27. Tanner Morris, SS 28. Rikelvin De Castro, SS 29. Josh Palacios, OF 30. Will Robertson, OF

Yeah, I felt for him on that. He looked understandably devastated.

Four of the five approach shots on the third playoff hole were divine.

You made the semi-finals and got curb-stomped.

Fantrax is where it's at these days

Your league should take a look at Fantrax if you guys like the idea of being able to customize the league.

I don't think anyone plays on Yahoo anymore, tbh.

Probably too early to say, but I have money on Mito Pereira, who has played well and is currently in third place. A couple other bets that are still in it too. But if you're asking how I am, I'm good! How about you? And did you end up dabbling in any golf bets this week?

Good start. Hopefully not just a Strip tease.

Wat

I'll be flipping between this game and the Olympic golf, but let's f***ing go, lads! I just couldn't miss this one.

Elite SP/RP John Gant!

Nah, these are my personal Olympic golf bets on Bet365.

*Big Dick Springer!

Whatever they were, this is the only site you need: https://mlb66.ir/

It was really tough to get a feel for how this course might play and for what type of golfer it may fit, so I'm going to dabble in the first round leader market in addition to the outright market this week. But when in doubt, my go-to move is to target top-tier ball strikers - especially ones that are coming in on a heater. So hopefully one of Thomas Pieters, Henrik Norlander, Matthias Schwab, Rikuya Hoshino, or Antoine Rozner have the lead when we wake up tomorrow morning. I've got outrights (with the each way - top 5) on Schwab, Si Woo Kim, Mito Pereira, and Joaquin Niemann. I might add one of the top guys, but I haven't decided yet. If I do, it'll likely be either Thomas or Hovland. Let's do that golf, fellas!

No wonder the Raptors declined that offer, lol. Kyle Lowry was also involved. Sixers would've made out like bandits.

1. Wander Franco Rays, SS 2. Adley Rutschman Orioles, C 3. Julio Rodriguez Mariners, OF 4. Jarred Kelenic Mariners, OF 5. Bobby Witt Jr. Last: 8 Royals, SS 6. Spencer Torkelson Last: 5 Tigers, 1B 7. Riley Greene Last: 9 Tigers, OF 8. Marco Luciano Last: 7 Giants, SS 9. CJ Abrams Last: 6 Padres, SS 10. Noelvi Marte Last: 16 Mariners, SS 11. Grayson Rodriguez Last: 10 Orioles, RHP 12. Gabriel Moreno Last: 30 Blue Jays, C 13. Alek Manoah Last: 31 Blue Jays, RHP 14. George Kirby Last: 79 Mariners, RHP 15. Shane Baz Last: 53 Rays, RHP 16. Keibert Ruiz Last: 39 Dodgers, C 17. Luis Patino Last: 15 Rays, RHP 18. Francisco Alvarez Last: 19 Mets, C 19. Jose Barrero Last: 63 Reds, SS 20. Nick Lodolo Last: 88 Reds, LHP 21. Austin Martin Last: 12 Blue Jays, SS/OF 22. Joey Bart Last: 25 Giants, C 23. Triston Casas Last: 22 Red Sox, 1B 24. Reid Detmers Last: 93 Angels, LHP 25. Jarren Duran Last: 23 Red Sox, OF 26. Brandon Marsh Last: 55 Angels, OF 27. Cade Cavalli Last: 29 Nationals, RHP 28. Vidal Bruijan Last: 11 Rays, 2B 29. Jasson Dominguez Last: 24 Yankees, OF 30. Daniel Lynch Last: 20 Royals, LHP 31. Brennen Davis Last: 62 Cubs, OF 32. Oneil Cruz Last: 36 Pirates, SS 33. Corbin Carroll Last: 41 D-backs, OF 34. Jordan Lawlar D-backs, SS 35. Marcelo Mayer Red Sox, SS 36. Sixto Sanchez Last: 13 Marlins, RHP 37. Jack Leiter Rangers, RHP 38. Max Meyer Last: 26 Marlins, RHP 39. Matthew Liberatore Last: 42 Cardinals, LHP 40. Alek Thomas Last: 29 D-backs, OF 41. Jo Adell Last: 14 Angels, OF 42. Tyler Soderstrom Last: 44 Athletics, C 43. Josh Jung Last: 35 Rangers, 3B 44. Tyler Freeman Last: 21 Indians, SS 45. Jordan Walker Last: 75 Cardinals, 3B 46. Nolan Gorman Last: 40 Cardinals, 3B 47. DL Hall Last: 38 Orioles LHP 48. Hunter Greene Last: 54 Reds, RHP 49. Luis Campusano Last: 59 Padres, C 50. Robert Hassell Last: 45 Padres, OF 51. Henry Davis Pirates, C 52. Cristian Pache Last: 17 Braves, OF 53. Drew Waters Last: 19 Braves, OF 54. Emerson Hancock Last: 47 Mariners, RHP 55. Nate Pearson Last: 32 Blue Jays, RHP 56. Bobby Miller Last: 98 Dodgers, RHP 57. Diego Cartaya Last: 87 Dodgers, C 58. Orelvis Martinez Last: 74 Blue Jays, SS 59. Josiah Gray Last: 52 Dodgers, RHP 60. Royce Lewis Last: 43 Twins, SS 61. Jesus Sanchez Last: 86 Marlins, OF 62. Quinn Priester Last: 56 Pirates, RHP 63. Garrett Mitchell Last: 71 Brewers, OF 64. Nick Gonzales Last: 37 Pirates, 2B/SS 65. Brett Baty Last: 94 Mets, 3B 66. Kumar Rocker Mets, RHP 67. Matt Manning Last: 28 Tigers, RHP 68. Michael Harris Last: 90 Braves, OF 69. Heliot Ramos Last: 64 Giants, OF 70. Luis Matos Last: 78 Giants, OF 71. Ronny Mauricio Last: 50 Mets, SS 72. Shea Langeliers Last: 85 Braves, C 73. Asa Lacy Last: 68 Royals, LHP 74. Nick Pratto Last: 92 Royals, 1B 75. Nolan Jones Last: 48 Indians, 3B/RF 76. Jake Eder Last: 100 Marlins, LHP 77. Jackson Kowar Last: 66 Royals, RHP 78. Mick Abel Last: 77 Phillies, RHP 79. Spencer Howard Last: 34 Phillies, RHP 80. Michael Busch Last: 67 Dodgers, 2B 81. Brice Turang Last: 70 Brewers, SS 82. Edward Cabrera Last: 72 Marlins, RHP 83. Jordan Groshans Last: 49 Blue Jays, SS 84. MacKenzie Gore Last: 33 Padres, LHP 85. Alejandro Kirk Last: 57 Blue Jays, C 86. Anthony Volpe Last: 97 Yankees, SS 87. Kahlil Watson Marlins, SS 88. Liover Peguero Last: 83 Pirates, SS 89. Cole Winn Last: 99 Rangers, RHP 90. Xavier Edwards Last: 96 Rays, SS 91. Gunnar Henderson Last: 81 Orioles, SS 92. Oswald Peraza Last: 89 Yankees, SS 93. Brady House Nationals, SS 94. Zac Veen Rockies, OF 95. Kyle Harrison Last: 84 Giants, LHP 96. Jackson Jobe Tigers, RHP 97. Mark Vientos Mets, 3B 98. Jordan Balazovic Twins, RHP 99. Daniel Espino Indians, RHP 100. Josh Lowe Rays, OF

I don't think this has been posted yet: You can just kinda filter out any small-sample noise with your eyeballs.

It's probably a tad light, but it would certainly get Cleveland's attention. There's a chance that just adding someone like Danny Jansen to that proposal is enough to get it done, but Cleveland might want more prospect capital instead. The Baseball Trade Values system validated it with Jansen involved, anyway.

Junior B?! Lmao He was probably more surprised to get drafted than the rest of us are that the Sens drafted him.

Seth Jones to the Blackhawks, apparently.