The MLB Draft
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If they don't sign a player at slot, they lose that money. It's not redistributed among other players. That said, I think they fully intend to sign him.
Plus, they aren't THAT far away from being able to land Groome with slot money. They need a little more than 800k more for Groome if he doesn't come off his 4 million demand.. They have 6,997,400 to spend total. Let's say they do have to spend the full 4 million on Groome. That's nearly 3 million to spend on the rest. They have 3,192,800 of slot to offer Groome, so meeting his demand means freeing up 807,200.00. They have 1,232,800 to spend on Chatham, and since even his highest ranking didn't have him at 51 overall, they will likely save some money there. Maybe they still have to offer 1,000,000.00, but I have a hard time seeing it be more than that. That's already 232,800.00 toward Groome.
Here are their slot bonuses for the next 8 rounds.
3: 697,300
4: 501,300
5: 375,500
6: 281,100
7: 210,700
8: 180,300
9: 168,400
10: 157,200
4: 501,300
5: 375,500
6: 281,100
7: 210,700
8: 180,300
9: 168,400
10: 157,200
That's 2,571,800 to spend. Worst case scenario, they have to squeeze around 575k out of those 8 picks. If that's the case, yeah, it'll be tough to sign any of those signability guys, but I don't think they'll have that much trouble freeing up more than that. If they think they can get Groome or Chatham for less, they'll probably not only draft at least one, but sign one. I'd be very surprised if they don't draft a few of them with the hope that they can sign one after the Groome contract is settled.
And right off the bat they take BA #114 Nicholas Quintana, LV HS SS.
Yes, they lose the 3.2 million slot if they don't sign him, but they have like 800k banked, so the backup plan would be offering a kid like Quintana 900K or something... ore a few kids 450k like Ockimey.
Yes, they lose the 3.2 million slot if they don't sign him, but they have like 800k banked, so the backup plan would be offering a kid like Quintana 900K or something... ore a few kids 450k like Ockimey.
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That's stuck on round 10 for me. JBJ posted that the Sox made a pick today already, so it shouldn't be on 317 (Phillies), which is where that's sitting. Maybe I'm misunderstanding JBJ, though.
Huh. I clicked it at noon and got recap videos from day 2. Thanks. At least that's working now.
Baseball America's site has their tracker moving forward, though it appears to be on a delay.
http://www.baseballamerica.com/draftdb/index.php
Baseball America's site has their tracker moving forward, though it appears to be on a delay.
http://www.baseballamerica.com/draftdb/index.php
Round 13:
Brady Bramlett, Ole Miss. Not on the BA top 500. RHP, 22 years old.
Perfect Game scouting page: http://www.perfectgame.org/Players/Playerprofile.aspx?ID=229227
He's a red shirt junior, so he could go back to school. Missed 2014 due to injury.
Edit: That was round 13. I'm only able to follow with the audio feed for now. Apologies.
Brady Bramlett, Ole Miss. Not on the BA top 500. RHP, 22 years old.
Perfect Game scouting page: http://www.perfectgame.org/Players/Playerprofile.aspx?ID=229227
He's a red shirt junior, so he could go back to school. Missed 2014 due to injury.
Edit: That was round 13. I'm only able to follow with the audio feed for now. Apologies.
This site has info on Bramlett and many, many others; it's good for killing time between Red Sox picks. Not sure who the scout is who's doing these write-ups, but he's damned hard-working.
https://baseballdraftreport.com/2016/06/09/2016-mlb-draft-final-big-500/
https://baseballdraftreport.com/2016/06/09/2016-mlb-draft-final-big-500/
Round 12: (finally updated on BA's tracker)
Matthew Gorst, RHP, Georgia Tech.
Matthew Gorst, RHP, Georgia Tech.
Number 462 on BA's list.
Round 16:
Another non-Top 500 player at BA. We're getting late enough in the draft that this will probably be the rule going forward.
Another non-Top 500 player at BA. We're getting late enough in the draft that this will probably be the rule going forward.
Round 18:
I have to run a few errands and then I'll be watching the game. Hopefully when I check in later, I'll see another signability guy or two in the list.of Sox picks.
I have to run a few errands and then I'll be watching the game. Hopefully when I check in later, I'll see another signability guy or two in the list.of Sox picks.
MLB Draft Tracker @MLBDraftTracker now11 seconds ago
19 (568): @RedSox select Indiana LHP Kyle Hart. http://m.mlb.com/draft/tracker#!ft=team&fv=bos… #MLBDraft
19 (568): @RedSox select Indiana LHP Kyle Hart. http://m.mlb.com/draft/tracker#!ft=team&fv=bos… #MLBDraft
MLB Draft Tracker @MLBDraftTracker 7m7 minutes ago
21 (628): @RedSox select Bishop Gorman HS SS Beau Capanna. http://m.mlb.com/draft/tracker#!ft=team&fv=bos… #MLBDraft
21 (628): @RedSox select Bishop Gorman HS SS Beau Capanna. http://m.mlb.com/draft/tracker#!ft=team&fv=bos… #MLBDraft
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22 (658): @RedSox select Texas St U OF Granger Studdard. http://m.mlb.com/draft/tracker#!ft=team&fv=bos… #MLBDraft
22 (658): @RedSox select Texas St U OF Granger Studdard. http://m.mlb.com/draft/tracker#!ft=team&fv=bos… #MLBDraft
MLB Draft Tracker @MLBDraftTracker 3m3 minutes ago
23 (688): @RedSox select Winter Springs HS CF Juan Carlos Abreu. http://m.mlb.com/draft/tracker#!ft=team&fv=bos… #MLBDraft
23 (688): @RedSox select Winter Springs HS CF Juan Carlos Abreu. http://m.mlb.com/draft/tracker#!ft=team&fv=bos… #MLBDraft
29 - Cam Shepherd, SS, Peachtree Ridge HS
30 - Tyler Fitzgerald, SS, Rochester HS
31 - Christian Jones, OF, Federal Way HS
MLB.com bio on Shepherd:
"Shepherd gained exposure thanks to a couple of second-round picks in the 2015 Draft. He played with Jahmai Jones (Angels) on the Team Elite Roadrunners travel team and with Nick Neidert at Peachtree Ridge High (Suwanee, Ga.). He won't go quite that high but could get popped in the top five rounds if he's signable away from his commitment to Georgia. Shepherd is one of the better high school hitters in this year's crop, repeatedly making hard contact with a quick right-handed swing. He usually focuses on the middle of the field, but he does have some strength and is beginning to hit for more power. He should have at least double-digit home run pop, and some scouts think he could produce 15 or more per season once he learns to turn on more pitches. Increased power would help Shepherd's profile because he may not remain at shortstop for much longer. He has enough arm and decent actions at the position, but his fringy speed limits his range. He could wind up at second or third base, though he'll probably get the chance to show what he can do at short for a while in college or pro ball."
MLB.com bio on Fitzgerald:
"Fitzgerald's father Mike was a two-time first-round pick (in the 1983 January and 1984 June secondary Drafts) who played briefly in the big leagues with the 1988 Cardinals. A projectable athlete, Tyler could follow Corey Ray's path as an Illinois high schooler who developed into a first-rounder after three years at Louisville if he goes to college. Gatorade's state player of the year, Fitzgerald has a sound right-handed swing with good balance and bat speed. He should grow into at least average power as he continues to add strength to his lean 6-foot-3 frame and learns to use the leverage it creates. He's also a plus runner with keen instincts on the bases, though he may lose a bit of quickness as he fills out. While Fitzgerald has the arm and actions for shortstop, he figures to outgrow the position. His tools would profile well at third base or in right field, and he might be able to handle center field if he keeps most of his present speed."
MLB.com bio on Jones:
"It's never easy to find true power bats, but scouts who ventured to the Pacific Northwest this spring may think they have found one in Jones. They'll have to really buy that his power will play because that is clearly Jones' carrying tool. Big and strong, Jones can absolutely put on a show in batting practice, showing legitimate over-the-fence ability. There is more strength in his left-handed swing than bat speed, making some wonder how he'll do as he hits against better pitching more consistently. While he's played outfield for his high school team, most feel his below-average speed will limit him to first base, where the onus will really be on the Washington commit's bat to produce. A team taking Jones in the top five rounds will be a believer in that bat, that the power is legit and he'll make enough contact to tap into it. He could be a power-hitting run producer, albeit without a high average, like a Jon Singleton or, if it really clicks, Ryan Howard."
30 - Tyler Fitzgerald, SS, Rochester HS
31 - Christian Jones, OF, Federal Way HS
MLB.com bio on Shepherd:
"Shepherd gained exposure thanks to a couple of second-round picks in the 2015 Draft. He played with Jahmai Jones (Angels) on the Team Elite Roadrunners travel team and with Nick Neidert at Peachtree Ridge High (Suwanee, Ga.). He won't go quite that high but could get popped in the top five rounds if he's signable away from his commitment to Georgia. Shepherd is one of the better high school hitters in this year's crop, repeatedly making hard contact with a quick right-handed swing. He usually focuses on the middle of the field, but he does have some strength and is beginning to hit for more power. He should have at least double-digit home run pop, and some scouts think he could produce 15 or more per season once he learns to turn on more pitches. Increased power would help Shepherd's profile because he may not remain at shortstop for much longer. He has enough arm and decent actions at the position, but his fringy speed limits his range. He could wind up at second or third base, though he'll probably get the chance to show what he can do at short for a while in college or pro ball."
MLB.com bio on Fitzgerald:
"Fitzgerald's father Mike was a two-time first-round pick (in the 1983 January and 1984 June secondary Drafts) who played briefly in the big leagues with the 1988 Cardinals. A projectable athlete, Tyler could follow Corey Ray's path as an Illinois high schooler who developed into a first-rounder after three years at Louisville if he goes to college. Gatorade's state player of the year, Fitzgerald has a sound right-handed swing with good balance and bat speed. He should grow into at least average power as he continues to add strength to his lean 6-foot-3 frame and learns to use the leverage it creates. He's also a plus runner with keen instincts on the bases, though he may lose a bit of quickness as he fills out. While Fitzgerald has the arm and actions for shortstop, he figures to outgrow the position. His tools would profile well at third base or in right field, and he might be able to handle center field if he keeps most of his present speed."
MLB.com bio on Jones:
"It's never easy to find true power bats, but scouts who ventured to the Pacific Northwest this spring may think they have found one in Jones. They'll have to really buy that his power will play because that is clearly Jones' carrying tool. Big and strong, Jones can absolutely put on a show in batting practice, showing legitimate over-the-fence ability. There is more strength in his left-handed swing than bat speed, making some wonder how he'll do as he hits against better pitching more consistently. While he's played outfield for his high school team, most feel his below-average speed will limit him to first base, where the onus will really be on the Washington commit's bat to produce. A team taking Jones in the top five rounds will be a believer in that bat, that the power is legit and he'll make enough contact to tap into it. He could be a power-hitting run producer, albeit without a high average, like a Jon Singleton or, if it really clicks, Ryan Howard."
