Brownie19

Dude is the next great superstar and Davey doesn't get him into the game for a couple at bats. Too bad - but so many good stories - it's not easy.

Unreal defensive play by the hometown guy Olson...

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The Athletic’s Will Sammon reports that free agent RHP David Robertson is throwing for interested teams “within the next week.” Robertson pitched for the Rangers last season, posting a 3.00 ERA in 72 innings with a 99/27 K/BB ratio. From 2022-24, the 40-year-old averaged 63 appearances per season with a 2.82 ERA, so he has proven that he still can be a quality reliever at the big league level. While many teams were interested in Robertson earlier in the season, the veteran held firm to his contract demands and, as Sammon reports, “clubs failed to meet his asking price.” With the season nearing a close, Robertson’s salary demands are likely to be more acceptable to contenders, so it would not be a surprise to see him sign with a team by the end of the month.

Interesting draft (not that I have any clue). Seems like we took a lot of underslot SRs and lots of arms. Hopefully it works out. Kind of blah if you ask me (which you shouldn't).

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Hopefully this is a great move for TB and MLB in general (as sh*tty as it may become for the Jays). Now sell Pittsburgh please.

It is painful. I hate it.

Karson Ligon - 4 year SR RHP in the 9th Another under slot guy I guess. Meh

Jays take Dylan Watts in the 7th round. RHP from Auburn. Pitched in relief this year. https://www.fangraphs.com/players/dylan-watts/sa3044877/stats?position=P Rocking a solid 7+ ERA over 2 seasons in college.

Bold move for him to hold out for enough $$$ that nobody will draft him. We'll see if his arm holds up in college or not. And yes, he was named after the fictional character in the show 24.

.307/.403/.493 slash line this year with 8 HRs and a 1:1 BB/K ratio. I mean - I hope he's an under slot guy I guess? Seems like a lackluster pick otherwise.

Eric Snow - SS from Auburn taken in the 6th round. 5'8" - tiny guy

Still no Jacob Parker. At this point, he's probably set to go to college? Time to break free from his twin perhaps.

That's actually quite true. His motion does remind me of Miller's.

Jays take Tim Piasentin - 3rd Base - High School player from Alberta in the 5th round The Canadian province of Alberta has produced just four big leaguers, a quartet of right-handed pitchers led by Michael Soroka. A year ago, Nathan Flewelling represented the western region as a big, strong left-handed high school hitter whom the Rays selected in the third round. Piasentin fits a similar profile as a young hitter who was rising up Draft boards after showing off his tools in a swing through Arizona during Spring Training. At 6-foot-3 and 200 pounds, Piasentin is a presence in the box from the left side of the plate. His standout tool is his raw power, and he can get to it. He had very impressive batting practice sessions with a wood bat in Arizona, showed he could catch up to premium velocity with a base hit to his pull side against a Royals Minor League reliever with upper-90s gas and turned around junior college competition during that Arizona trip. Not everyone is a believer in the hit tool as there is some swing-and-miss, with some scouts thinking it could take a while for him to be ready to produce good numbers as a pro. While Piasentin has a plus arm that works well from third base, it's unclear whether he'll be able to stay there. He's a bit of a plodder with limited range, so a move to first base might be in order, while some wouldn't mind seeing that arm in right field. He's committed to Miami should the Draft not work out, with some scouts thinking he could emerge as an early-round pick after a few years of college reps.

It doesn't look like his elbow pulls behind his back much. His hand and elbow all seem to stay "in front" of him throughout the delivery. I slowed the video down a bit and he does get some scap retraction when his hips fire. He seems very linear with everything. My gut says it's just a bit uncommon to see that at this level. Obviously he makes it work. Ironically, my 9 year old has a similar arm path.

wow - almost no scap retraction on Bucknam at all. Don't see that often.

Why don't these draft day threads (Day 1 and Day 2) show up under the "forum" section? I feel like nobody is going to see them?

I didn't see this mentioned, but Will Hynes was the first Canadian drafted yesterday. High School kid who plays for the Ontario Blue Jays. Drafted 70th overall. If Hynes wanted to find some high school pitchers to follow in their footsteps, he doesn't have to look too far back to find some fellow Ontario natives. Just a year ago, the A's took Josiah Romeo in the sixth round, and Mets 2022 seventh-rounder Jonah Tong has become one of their better pitching prospects. With strong performances for the Canadian Premier Team against professional teams in Arizona in March and then with the Junior National Team in Florida in April, Hynes has put himself into mid-Day 2 conversations. Scraping 6-foot-2 and turning 18 just days before the Draft, Hynes offers an interesting combination of projection and feel for pitching. He's up to 94-95 mph with his fastball, a heater that has a mix of run and sink to it, helping it play up. His high-spin slider will register 2,700 rpm and elicits good swing-and-miss. His changeup is a bit behind the other two, but there's some feel for the offspeed offering, even though he doesn't throw it much. Hynes has shown a penchant for throwing strikes and pitched well against the Giants and Guardians in Arizona, then held his own against the Blue Jays and Yankees in Florida, albeit in shorter stints. There's some upside here, with perhaps more velocity to come as he physically matures, something teams will be sure to consider when deciding if they can sign him away from his Wake Forest commitment.

Jays take Micah Bucknam in Round 4 - RH Starting Pitcher One of the best Canadian prospects in the 2022 Draft, Bucknam turned down the Blue Jays as a 16th-rounder to attend Louisiana State. He worked just 16 innings in two seasons in Baton Rouge because of command issues, enjoying more success in two summers in the Cape Cod League before transferring to Dallas Baptist. He became the Patriots' No. 1 starter and has some of the best feel for spin in the college ranks. Bucknam's tight 85-88 mph slider can reach 91, features high spin rates and is a legitimate wipeout pitch, while his low-80s curveball has more depth and is nearly as effective. His fastball stands out more for its velocity, usually ranging from 92-96 mph, than its life or ability to miss bats. He achieves some fade with his upper-80s changeup, though it's too firm and he struggles to land it for strikes. Bucknam has a strong 6-foot-1 frame and has improved his control as a junior, though he still gets into trouble when he catches too much of the plate. To succeed as a starter at the next level, he'll have to improve his fastball command and refine his changeup. If not, he could thrive as a reliever who relies heavily on his breaking pitches. So much for signing the other Parker twin? Or maybe we have some deal in place already to take him later? MLB drafts are difficult to understand at times.

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I personally don't like Berrios either. I don't trust him and I don't really want him starting playoff games myself. I don't hate the idea of trying to get out from under his remaining contract, but with Bassitt hitting the free agent market after this year, Francis regressing, Manoah a complete unknown, etc. at this point - I suspect the Jays see value in the stability he provides to the rotation - even if he's overpaid (a bit - it's not a crazy amount). Is there some scenario where we can trade Berrios and bring in another starter with control to replace him (Keller, Sandy, Severino)? I guess so, but you're getting into video game trades a bit - it's simply difficult to make several major trades like that, as finding the right trade partners isn't easy. I think we're stuck with Berrios - for better or for worse. It could be a lot worse though - at least he's still a horse. Our strong defense behind him covers up a lot. And by the way - I don't think anyone where expects us to re-sign Bo. He's gone unless he wants to sign a 1 year pillow deal in Toronto.

Yeah - that's fair. I enjoy learning about the top picks - always lots of cool stories and I love following the picks. But yes, more than in any other major sport - the MLB draft is unpredictable (primarily due to the money and HS/College) setup. Can't wait to see what happens.