2021 Draft

[RedOctober3829]

Mozzicato is a stud pitcher but 7 overall is stunning.

 

[HangingW/ScottCooper]

I feel Rocker has been hyped for 3 years. It would be remarkably disappointing to see him drafted by the Rockies.

 

[Mystic Merlin]

Mozzicato is a stud pitcher but 7 overall is stunning.

Was literally just joking he may be part of the Mozzicato bakery family, and indeed he is!

 

[bosockboy]

If Rocker slips to us in round 2 I’ll eat poop.

 

[RedOctober3829]

Mozzicato for KC? Jesus. I had him available at 25+. Projected him at 27 to San Diego.

Yea AJ went to see him pitch. Everyone thought he’d go there.

 

[Doug Beerabelli]

Mozzicato for KC? Jesus. I had him available at 25+. Projected him at 27 to San Diego.

Happy for my fellow Nutmegger, but did not see that coming. Under slot, indeed.

 

[canderson]

Montgomery lives 10 miles away and I’ve had a chance to follow him for a while. Great kid, very good player with raw power. Colorado is a good place for him.

 

[nvalvo]

Well, Xander is one who certainly knows how fast a player can rise through the system! He went from the Portland Seadogs to Red Sox starting third baseman in a WS game in a single season.

Sure, but if Mayer plays at Hadlock in Summer 2024, his age 20 season, that *would be* rising fast. Right now, there's only one 20 year old and only nine 21 year olds in the Double-A Northeast, née the Eastern League.

 

[Zedia]

If Rocker slips to us in round 2 I’ll eat poop.

I‘d celebrate with some Lagavulin, but poop‘s good too.

 

[jon abbey]

If Rocker slips to us in round 2 I’ll eat poop.

This is roughly as likely as BOS taking me in the second round.

 

[Salem's Lot]

Well, Xander is one who certainly knows how fast a player can rise through the system! He went from the Portland Seadogs to Red Sox starting third baseman in a WS game in a single season.

And this kid isn’t seeing Portland until 2024 if everything goes well. If he’s in the big leagues by September 2024 and Xander hasn’t opted out, Mayer will be playing a different position.

 

[Dduncan6er]

It would seem that going under slot isn’t as great of a strategy when a ton of other teams are doing it as well.

 

[Sad Sam Jones]

If I'm Rocker, I'm pissed seeing guys like Frank Mozzicato go ahead of me.

He should probably be relieved the next 8+ years of his life aren't locked up by an awful organization.

 

[Yelling At Clouds]

House and Watson still out there also

 

[CarolinaBeerGuy]

The Mets will end up w/ Rocker and he’ll be another stud in their rotation.

 

[trekfan55]

And this kid isn’t seeing Portland until 2024 if everything goes well. If he’s in the big leagues by September 2024 and Xander hasn’t opted out, Mayer will be playing a different position.

Betts played 2B in Portland and he switched to the OF when it was obvious he would be blocked by Pedroia.

When an 18 year old gets drafted a lot can happen.

BTW he is one year older than my YOUNGEST daughter. I am officially old.

 

[DeadlySplitter]

Rocker down to 10 and falling.

 

[Dduncan6er]

Rocker must have crazy bonus demands.

 

[CarolinaBeerGuy]

Rocker must have crazy bonus demands.

He isn’t going to get them.

 

[soxhop411]

Rocker down to 10 and falling.

You can say that he is falling like a rock.
*sorry not sorry for the dad joke*

 

[nvalvo]

The Mets will end up w/ Rocker and he’ll be another stud in their rotation.

It's a decent bet.

 

[JoePoulson]

Mets getting more P studs!

 

[The Filthy One]

Rocker’s folks have a lot of wine. I approve.

 

[Omar's Wacky Neighbor]

It's times like this that I miss running into Tony Clark at track meets.

 

[Merkle's Boner]

Rocker's dad, Tracy, played in the NFL

 

[JCizzle]

Betts played 2B in Portland and he switched to the OF when it was obvious he would be blocked by Pedroia.

When an 18 year old gets drafted a lot can happen.

BTW he is one year older than my YOUNGEST daughter. I am officially old.

Ha, my mind went right to Mookie as well. I can only hope we are in the same position with Mayer in a few years!

 

[Jerry’s Curl]

Rocker down to 10 and falling.

Falling harder than John Rocker.

 

[Ale Xander]

Does Twitter have any posts yet asking if he’s John’s kid yet?

 

[mauidano]

If Rocker slips to us in round 2 I’ll eat poop.

You're safe.

 

[Ale Xander]

Any chance Frelick drops to the next Red Sox pick? None, right?

 

[bosockboy]

Placed at 37 we now have 30/Casas-35/Downs-37/Mayer in our system. Plus Duran around 75. Great future core.

 

[mauidano]

Rocker’s folks have a lot of wine. I approve.

Love it! And their quality of wine is about to improve.

 

[Ale Xander]

Rocker's dad, Tracy, played in the NFL

He was an absolute beast at Auburn

one of the early guys that made me appreciate defense

 

[HangingW/ScottCooper]

I had the Mets taking Bonilla there.

 

[Jerry’s Curl]

I had the Mets taking Bonilla there.

Boo.

 

[Doug Beerabelli]

I had the Mets taking Bonilla there.

I’ll be curious to see which of the two will be on the Met’s payroll longer.

 

[nvalvo]

So is Trea Turner supposed to be threatened by this pick?

 

[amRadio]

MLB really is the Billerica of professional sports drafts.

Beautiful comment. Laughed out loud.

 

[RobertS975]

Leiter looks thrilled, huh?

 

[nvalvo]

WAIT A SECOND: the top two catchers taken are both named Harry? WTF is going on?!?!

 

[Ferm Sheller]

WAIT A SECOND: the top two catchers taken are both named Harry? WTF is going on?!?!

No. Henry and Harry.

 

[Bob Montgomerys Helmet Hat]

WAIT A SECOND: the top two catchers taken are both named Harry? WTF is going on?!?!

Is Henry short for Harry?

 

[rajendra82]

To name your kid Henry Ford would be strange.

 

[Jerry’s Curl]

I have no doubt that Leiter will be a Yankee at some point in his career. Probably after his rookie deal.

 

[Ferm Sheller]

To name you kid Henry Ford would be strange.

You know his write up would say something about having a "high motor".

 

[Hank Scorpio]

Will we get to the Sox second pick tonight, and if so, around what time?

 

[Ferm Sheller]

Will we get to the Sox second pick tonight, and if so, around what time?

No, early tomorrow afternoon.

 

[nvalvo]

No. Henry and Harry.

Phew

 

[Ale Xander]

Going up against a 6-7 pitcher in HS must be an adventure

 

[StuckOnYouk]

I love the fact Mazzicato went 7 because I feared NY would take him with their first round pick. Can't imagine they would pass on an Italian baker's kid.