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Guessing there is a fine line between collusion and gamesmanship. I don't know how the communications flow but it could be his commitment to Texas combined with perception he would be a difficult sign and maybe WS sending signals they would meet his demands (could be WS valued him above other teams) all converged.

To venture a guess, Crochet will sign for $500K-$750K below slot but Kelley will require well over slot and possibly at or very near Crotchet. If WS intended to pay full slot at 11, Abel would/should have been choice. Guessing between the two of them we are @ $7M ish.

Is that good?

Is Dingler still undrafted?

Too funny.....?

Crochet, Kelley, Thompson, Dahlquist, Vera...man!

Jimmy - do you have a sense for Crochet deal? Am guessing underslot but wonder how much headroom it enables for today?

Only going by what I read. Carlos Collazo thinks he'll stick behind plate and loves the bat. Highlights I saw were positive. I'd rather have Dingler but Parada might be the best of the bunch. My preference for round 2 ...1) Kelley, 2) Dingler, 3) Wilcox

Dingler would be a good pick. Mature leader with strong catching skills to work with stable of young arms. Also, Parada looks the part behind the plate as well.

Vera, Thompson, Dahlquist, Steiver and......

Draft ceiling. Abel is the guy. Add him to the mix w/Steiver, Thompson, Dahlquist, etc. and extend the window. If he's gone, I'd be okay with Detmers or Howard but if Abel is there at 11, gotta take him.

One consequence of the pandemic could be the devaluation of professional sports franchises. Without predictable gate and concession revenue, owners don't have obvious levers to cut expenses. As in any business, if revenue is declining, valuations will follow.

My wish list: pick #1 Abel pick #2 Jared Shuster pick #s 3,4,5 BPA (at least 1 more pitcher)

Longenhagen on Detmers... Detmers' curveball is arguably the best pitch in the entire draft and he locates his fastball well enough to get away with throwing only 92 Detmers' curveball is hell's rainbow, especially for left-handed hitters who think it's headed for their lips, bail, and watch it bend into the zone. He does go on to state his concern over lack of a well developed third offering but seems more optimistic than others about his MLB path.

Detmers curveball looks to be the best SO pitch in this draft and among the best I've seen. The guy struck out better than 2 batters per inning this year. Plus he's young and who's to say he can't add a couple ticks to his fastball. If he can get his heater up to mid-90s, he is a 1/2 rotation piece...might be anyway.

I'm with Law on this one. If Detmers makes it to 11, he should be the pick. If not, I'd cut a deal with Howard (who seems destined for WS). I'm happy either way, especially if we can add a fireballer or two in 2-5.

My guess is there have been a number of professional athletes in general and baseball players in particular who have enjoyed success while also managing this health challenge but I have no idea of the performance and/or longevity impact. I do like Mitchells tools and his upside, especially if he can tap into his power and hope he has a lengthy and productive career, ideally with the WS.

Excellent post. Lots of analysis. I like Garrett Mitchell better than Bailey et al but hoping for Howard if the top arms are taken.

Draft hope #1 (in order of preference) Abel, Detmers, Meyer, Howard - most mocks have WS grabbing Bailey and while I wouldn't be crushed, if top pitchers are off the board, I'd prefer Howard, ideally under-slotted ($3.75-4M range) #2 Jared Shuster, Masyn Winn or possibly Austin Wells (quite possible all 3 will be gone). #3-5 if Howard selected at 11, I'd focus on pitchers with all 3 picks. If we get one of the top pitchers at 11, I'd try to grab a college SS/2B w/one of these picks.

If Abel is off the board, Detmers would be my choice.

For me, hoping for Abel, Detmers or Meyer in that order although a coin flip between Detmers and Meyers. With #2 am hoping one of the top catchers falls to us...maybe Dingler or Wells but probably wishful thinking. If not, college fireballers, ideally LH.

Thanks for posting. At least one of these two should be available at 11. I like them both.

I might like Austin Wells better than either of them

Appears to be a group of talented catchers, each with plusses and minuses, which is why I can't see using # 11 on Bailey. If Dingler falls to us in Rd 2, would be hard pressed to pass but I think I'd still favor Jimmy's guy, Shuster, if they were both available.