Tenacious D

Santana was also 19 years old. I don’t think I’d drop him based off last year, especially with a high walk rate and some power. You could easily make the argument that he is a top-5 talent in the org. I also can’t get behind putting Jung over Keith, but I hope that is the outcome because I’m very high on Colt.

That was the knock on Okudah by some—that playing in the Big 10 wasn’t as challenging or the best test.

I kind of like this

underwhelmed in the KBO, but hopefully he can be our new Trayce Thompson.

Pretty cool autograph card of Pacheco that I just purchased off eBay:

I don’t see a scenario where the Bears make their pick,

I was part of the “be patient” brigade. They did bring some guys in, but no one clear cut or who looks to be an upgrade. I’m still convinced that Schoop moves over there for some games, with Maton getting more starts at 2B.

I’ve read them all. His was the only one that I was left, he’s really not very good and I hope he enjoys summers in Toledo (and Erie, eventually). He’s not blocking Dingler or Crouch, but I don’t think anyone else is coming up behind those guys.

I hope people are still interested in baseball to the same degree in 15 years. Not a great long-term business model when your core audience is the AARP crowd.

Of course you would—you spend time in a baseball online forum. I agree that the majority of fans would not pay that premium, especially when the team is largely irrelevant due to lack of marquee players or winning baseball.

That trade devastated my 7th grade self. Got to meet him as an adult through my son’s travel baseball stuff. You know that expression that you should never meet your heroes because they’ll disappoint you? Spot on.

Is it really cord cutting? I have to believe the TV audience is diminishing because baseball is waning in popularity. Its biggest advantage is that it owns the summer, while the other three major sports overlap in the fall-spring. MLB has to figure out how to market their marquee players, as well as teaching them how to market themselves via social media. The only baseball player that I’ve seen do that effectively has been Trevor Bauer, who then got canceled.

I recall the stretch where we would add guys past their prime: Eric Davis Lloyd Moseby Ruben Sierra Fred Lynn Bill Madlock Vince Coleman Ray Knight Probably forgetting a few.

Reminded of what a disappointment Nick was while playing with us. He never should have left the friendly confines of Cincinnati’s stadium.

Why didn’t you say, “old friend update…”

this will be an interesting comparison--both org's bottomed out around the same time and have had high draft picks over the last handful of drafts.

I don't think anyone would disagree that Avila didn't do a great job. It's why he is out of the job. I just don't think it's nearly as dire. The only guy out of all of the high picks still in the org that I have doubts about is Tork, and he could still be very good. Given the success rate with TJ surgery, I'm bullish that both Turnbull and Mize will be able to make it back. Greene should still turn out good. If Faedo ends up a middle reliever, that's kind of a bummer for a 1st rounder, but if he can be a productive major leaguer, there are plenty of 1st rounders that never pan out. I feel uncomfortable being the glass is half-full guy and resent all of you for making me do it.

True, but I mostly excluded the first rounders, who for all intents and purposes are still raw (Mize, Tork. Greene, Manning). My only point is if we’re truly the worst in the majors, it doesn’t seem that bad to me.

I actually like the current system—not smart enough to know how it ranks, but it seems light years better than it was, say 5 years ago. And the point that we’ve had to rush players to the majors based on injuries and general ineptitude, has changed the current state. Prospects I like include Wenceel Perez, Josh Crouch, Parker Meadows, Justyn Malloy, Kerry Carpenter, Colt Keith, Jace Jung, Peyton Graham, Roberto Campos, Dillon Dingler, Ty Madden, Dylan Smith, Reese Olsen, Jackson Jobe, Elvis Alvarado, Wilmer Flores, Cristian Santana… Probably left some players out, but I feel good that some of these guys can make it. Especially optimistic with the new focus on player development.

I could have sworn that Negan had killed Todd Jones years ago?

I always plead ignorance when it comes to rules of engagement here. and pretty much everything else.

Phillips and Tettleton were both underrated and Scott Harris would have salivated over both of those guys.

Agree—I never pay attention to AS appearances when it comes to a players resume. I think Bill Freehan was a 11x All Star. Didn’t help him get in the Hall, unfortunately.

I think you have to employ a BBA (best burger available) approach. I see the Big Mac going in the 2nd round.

Funny that we have to call out not drafting a TE with a top-10 pick from actual experience.