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1. Aidan Hutchinson EDGE Michigan 24. Treylon Burks WR Arkansas 33. Kenny Pickett QB Pittsburgh 65. Christian Harris LB Alabama 98. Nehemiah Pritchett CB Auburn 176. Zakoby McClain LB Auburn 180. Quentin Lake S UCLA 218. James Mitchell TE Virginia Tech 238. Jequez Ezzard WR Sam Houston State

He's rated as a fifth rounder right now, but I really like Romeo Doubs (and his QB)...

I don't remember where I heard this, but I heard the Tigers offered Correa a contract in the range of 8 years for 275 million, and Correa turned it down. After that, they turned to Baez as their backup plan.

I like him too, but I think he'll be available in the 2nd round. Still very early, but there is a bunch (including Howell) that will be there in the 2nd imo.

That was Valente's take on the ticket. I don't think Ojabo will be there, and they still have the Okwara brothers. There are other positions of need.

Hutch is a cross between JJ and TJ Watt. He's the long lost brother.

I think Hutch will test better than Thibs. Better player, and better prospect overall.

I think he was throwing mid 80's.

2020 has a lot to do with that.

I think so.

For @microline133 BEST TOOLS Best Hitter for Average: Riley Greene Best Power Hitter: Spencer Torkelson Best Strike-Zone Discipline: Andre Lipcius Fastest Baserunner: Parker Meadows Best Athlete: Dillon Dingler Best Fastball: Erick Pinales Best Curveball: Wilmer Flores Best Slider: Zack Hess Best Changeup: Jason Foley Best Control: Beau Brieske Best Defensive Catcher: Dillon Dingler Best Defensive Infielder: Ryan Kreidler Best Infield Arm: Gage Workman Best Defensive Outfielder: Riley Greene Best Outfield Arm: Jose De La Cruz https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2022-detroit-tigers-top-mlb-prospects/

If I may rant about the union/Max Scherzer right now. Max said he was all about competition with the next agreement, but the union is against adding more playoff teams, and changing the 6 divisions into 4? How does that create more competition? It does the opposite. Stupid.

Grienke's arm is shot, can't throw 90 anymore. Hard pass.

I like the Baez signing more with a two year opt out. Kreidler and/or Workman should be ready by then to take over.

Baez has some wild peaks and valleys. Great one month, terrible the next.

I think it's six, and I think this is a pretty good idea, since Torkleson and Greene might be free agents in 6 years. Rodriguez's 5 years lines up neatly with Mize/Skubal, if the next CBA is similar in length to previous cba.

Good enough for me.

Thanks for calling!!! Workman is another option.

MLB Trade Rumors

Welp, Baez it is. 6 years.

Their top prospect, Jung, is about ready to take over 3b. Also leaving out Adolis Garcia.

*Baseball history

https://www.baseball-reference.com/leaders/strikeouts_per_nine_career.shtml

My guess is that Ray will want a long (7 years) contract for about 30 million/year.