Tenacious D

They've already said that Jung will play 2B. Gold is possible. They might move Keith there, too, when he gets healthy. I suspect Jose King and Corey Joyce, both in WM, are probably leaving the organization soon. And Trei Cruz is probably on notice. They won't move the young guys in Lakeland up yet (I think), so Jung and Graham could start in WM.

Glad we're addressing our dearth of OF prospects in the org.

I'm just negative today. Got spoiled getting top of the draft picks the last few drafts. Last year, Madden slipped to us, and Pacheco seemed like a nice consolation for all of the HS shortstops we passed on in the draft. I'm not seeing any interesting picks--probably losing the 3rd hurt, along with our much smaller draft budget this year. I'd be OK with that if the MLB team was having a good season, but we're awful and have to wait another draft to "reap" the benefits of our ineptitude.

this draft is pretty uninspiring. I'm even losing my enthusiasm for Jung and Graham. The good news is that we'll be able to draft in the top 5 next year, and likely many more seasons. So at least we have that to look forward to.

he can platoon at DH with Jung. I read a different report that his arm was strong enough to play both positions. I guess that can be technically correct, while being erratic.

Gold was ranked #87 in pre-draft on MLB.com. Went with the 147th pick.

Tigers draft Luke Gold, 3B, Boston College in the 5th round

The other issue with losing the 3rd round pick (ERod signing) is not only the loss of player opportunity, that pick was worth about $700K that the Tigers could have had in their pool to get creative in order to try and sign a HS player they like that would sign over-slot to forego his college commitment.

Melton was a 4-yr Senior, which means he likely will not get full slot. Zero leverage.

probably--not sure how much they are saving with the Rocker pick that they can apply. I doubt they would draft him in the 4th if they didn't have an indication or inclination that we would sign.

That was the benefit of saving $$ by drafting Kumar at #3. Rangers get two studs--assume they would not have drafted Porter if they didn't think they could sign him.

Tigers take Troy Melton, RHP San Diego State at #117.

you conveniently removed MLB from my comparison. Kellenic has failed twice now--if over the next 180 AB's in the MLB (to get to Kellenic's MLB experience), Tork puts up similar crappy performance, I will revise my stance and apologize profusely.

understand your point, but Tork is more highly regarded. And Kellenic has failed miserably in two separate MLB trials. Also, if the Tigers were a playoff contender, they might be open to a similar move, if they could get players to put them over the top. I'm too lazy to look at the Mariner's bullpen, but if getting Soto and Fulmer, along with one of our better prospects would free up a player they don't expect to contribute this year, they might be more open-minded to it. I get it, though--we overvalue our own players/prospects.

Heather Thomas says, “hold my Cosmo”

You’d have to add to it, but I doubt he’s untouchable. The bloom is off his 🌹. He’s made Tork’s struggle in the MLB look like nuttin’

Yes—everyone has a price, but keeping the younger, controllable guys is ideal. Of course, they have more value to another team for those reasons.

We’re in violent agreement.

We should be sellers—not distressed, though. I’d capitalize on our MLB 3rd ranked bullpen and move an arm or more to get position player talent. As mentioned in another thread, I’d rather move multiple in the same trade, or take on a salary dump to get a better player. No more Travis Demeritte-types.

Great thread—thanks for doing the work.

That’s the point, though. Both were young players with a good track record and upside potential. Not having them, and relying on replacements, has had a negative impact.

He smashes a Water cooler like no other.

I’d like to see us draft Sonny Dichiara from Auburn at some point. Has a physique like John Goodman, but rakes and gets on base. Miggy’s heir at DH.

Stocking up on infielders in the org: Toledo: Kreidler, Clemens Erie: Lipcius, W. Perez, Workman WM: Keith, T. Cruz Lakeland: Pacheco, Santana, Sequera TBA: Jung, Graham, TBD