Red Sox/MLB 2021 Hot Stove III - Jackie Bradley Jr. Signs w/ Brewers

[CDJ]

MLB draft prospects 2021: Ranking top 50 players in the class, with Jack Leiter at No. 1

This should change a bit after a season of games

there’s going to be a lot of catching up for scouts to do, I expect the draft boards to be all over the place

 

[DKH]

there’s going to be a lot of catching up for scouts to do, I the draft boards to be all over the place

Vanderbilt who has Leiter & Rocker has started 6-1 but regular season goes thru May 22
That’s nearly 3 months

my guesstimate is this top 50 list changes at least 20% overall and the top 10 could be significant

 

[Smitty93]

Do you think it makes more sense to go the route of signing a guy at below slot value and target a guy that falls?

You’re still taking a risk if you take a guy who’s dead set on going through with his commitment or wants to build their stock. Assume they do their homework on these players though.

Right now my thinking is if they can get any of Rocker, Leiter, or Lawlar, I just draft them and don't look back. Otherwise, I'd look for the below slot option and draft a faller in the 2nd. As @DKH said, the list will change as the year goes on. You do whatever you think gets you the most value. That high 2nd is a major reason they didn't sign any big names this year, so you know they value it.

 

[McGarnagle]

If Rocker or Leiter is there at 4, it would be a blessing. Take it and run.

 

[CDJ]

Nationals' Lester to have thyroid gland removed

....I hope this doesn’t signal that something is wrong

 

[CHRDANHUTCH]

former Indians/Twins player;

former Giants/Orioles/Cubs manager;

and later a broadcasters until 2009 of the Triple A Rochester Red Wings;

RIP Joe Altobelli at 88.

Altobelli also is the answer as to where the Orioles went after Earl Weaver's tenure wore off in Baltimore

 

[Gee Wally]

Nationals' Lester to have thyroid gland removed

....I hope this doesn’t signal that something is wrong

he had lymphoma previously. Dont know about this but its very abnormal to remove the gland unless goiter causing respiratory issues or thyroid cancer.

Former Red Sox ace Jon Lester to have thyroid gland removed - The Boston Globe




Thyroid cancer is mostly treatable . Requires synthetic Thyroid hormone for life. My wife is a survivor.
But balancing the levels is more art than science. At least our experience.

 

[Alicat]

former Indians/Twins player;

former Giants/Orioles/Cubs manager;

and later a broadcasters until 2009 of the Triple A Rochester Red Wings;

RIP Joe Altobelli at 88.

Altobelli also is the answer as to where the Orioles went after Earl Weaver's tenure wore off in Baltimore

That family has been through absolute hell in the last 13 months. May he rest in peace.

 

[Alicat]

he had lymphoma previously. Dont know about this but its very abnormal to remove the gland unless goiter causing respiratory issues or thyroid cancer.

Former Red Sox ace Jon Lester to have thyroid gland removed - The Boston Globe




Thyroid cancer is mostly treatable . Requires synthetic Thyroid hormone for life. My wife is a survivor.
But balancing the levels is more art than science. At least our experience.

Best wishes to Jon Lester!

 

[BruinsFanSince94]

Thank God for streaming sites. Watching the Sox instead of Dining Playbook!

 

[BruinsFanSince94]

1-0, Twins.

Pivetta thru 2 innings; 41 pitches. Just started watching so not sure how he’s done/did (if he’s coming out).

 

[McGarnagle]

Terry Francona's son is a dick.

 

[BruinsFanSince94]

Bobby Dalbec belts an opposite field HR to tie the game 1-1.

kiké with his second double of the game to drive in 2. 3-1 Sox.

Now Martinez drives in Kiké with his own double. 4-1 Sox.

 

[arider1990]

Bobby Dalbec hits his 2nd HR of the game. Another opposite field bomb.

 

[BruinsFanSince94]

Dalbec hits another opposite field bomb. 6-1 Sox.

Puello always looks out of breath haha

 

[CHRDANHUTCH]

Aaron Boone latest to undergo medical LOA after Francona's issues in Cleveland derailed his season in 2020....

Boone underwent open heart surgery in 2009....

is undergoing a procedure in Tampa to install a pacemaker

 

[Gator Mike]

"Hi, my name is Bobby Dalbec, and I hit bombs."

 

[CDJ]

he had lymphoma previously. Dont know about this but its very abnormal to remove the gland unless goiter causing respiratory issues or thyroid cancer.

Former Red Sox ace Jon Lester to have thyroid gland removed - The Boston Globe




Thyroid cancer is mostly treatable . Requires synthetic Thyroid hormone for life. My wife is a survivor.
But balancing the levels is more art than science. At least our experience.

that was my concern, I hope he’s ok and nothing returned

can’t believe it’s been almost 15 years cancer-free for him. I remember the pit in my stomach when he was diagnosed

 

[DKH]

 

[DKH]

 

[CDJ]

thats a pretty new swing


Kids starting to drive balls

 

[BruinsFanSince94]

thats a pretty new swing


Kids starting to drive balls

His homer yesterday.... I thought that immediately. Just a nice swing.

 

[BruinsFanSince94]

What would cause Fabian to drop from a potential Top 5-10 pick to out of the first round??? That seems wild, no.

 

[CDJ]

What would cause Fabian to drop from a potential Top 5-10 pick to out of the first round??? That seems wild, no.

Keith Law is a weirdo but Fabian has questions about his hit tool


Hell I’ll take him in the 2nd

 

[BruinsFanSince94]

Is Duran a possibility to make the team or is he destined for the minors, regardless of how well he plays.