Zoidberg Jesus
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- Oct 25, 2011
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That's being kind to Neuvirth. How many of those other middling players would we take straight up for him, right now? All but 2?
That wasn't a ranking, it was just the order they were drafted within the second round. I'd probably rank Neuvirth the same as you, but it's not like there's a whole lot separating him from anyone in that group. Their trade value is probably all in the neighborhood of a 2nd round pick.
And the "remaining 20 guys" had 2 picked by George (one was 5th overall!). And you talk about half that 2nd round as being worthwhile. So 1 of every 2. Caps has 3 players. 1 that wouldn't be top 10 now for that 2nd round, and 2 that shouldn't have been drafted. I'd says you made my point for me.
I applauded Backstrom and Varlamov at the time, and hated the rest. I was wrong on Perrault. Where else was I wrong?
I'm not sure where you got "about half" from since I clearly said a third. 10 ended up middling or better, 23 ended up grinders or worse. 10/33 is 30%. So the expectation for three picks is one guy that's middling or better, which is exactly what we got. Perfectly average.
If you have Neuvirth outside the top 10, I'd like to know which two of Enroth, Nodl, Emmerton, and Weber you'd take ahead of him.
I guess I should mention I'm also in the fire McPhee crowd.