NelsonCruuuuuz

Yes. I guess I need to speak clearly so you guys can attack it wrongly later. Jones is the pick barring something significant. I am preparing myself (and ok with): Holiday, Lee, Parada and yes, we need pitching bad and Id consider going Lesko underslot and go overslot like a rock star after. I think Lesko goes in the first and might get taken by Padres at 15 (heavily scouting him) or Mets (2 picks as another poster pointed out). Def not excited for Berry, Johnson and unsure on Collier.

Sorry to go off but I don’t need an explanation on the underslot strategy. It’s insulting. So, you think Elias has no control on budget since he moved back the wall, opened up camps in the DR and had Davis retire early? You guys really twist yourselves into a pretzel defending Elias. The funny thing is I think overall he is a decent GM, I just strongly disagree with his selection last year. But people on here just argue endlessly, it’s exhausting. my favorite response: wait 10-20 years and then we will evaluate. You can’t be critical now (this was the mantra with Hobgood if I recall).

I am not an idiot. Do you read any of the stuff I post? You probably don’t comprehend that teams can spend over the slots! Crazy! So maybe, just maybe, stop being a brainless fool and ask why after gutting the payroll of the franchise these past years, they can’t go over their draft pool and pay the fine? It’s peanuts in the big picture. But you are too busy parroting the talking points of a message board.

No. The pick should be Jones. Just preparing for Elias disappointment per usual.

It’s not. You don’t pass on two shortstops for a corner OFer.

Let’s give it 10 years to make sure nobody admits they’re wrong:)

But with 3 options!:)

More info albeit with typos: https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/07/orioles-claim-kirk-mccarty-waivers-guardians-dfa-marcos-diplan.html

Ha, my Dad brings that up weekly still. He really is a big fan of his.

Yep, and by a large margin. Worst decision of Elias’ tenure so far and gives me limited confidence for this year as a result.

Ryan Pepiot=change up.

Yep! https://www.mlb.com/prospects/dodgers

The cost for salary dumps and rentals are significantly lower in past years. With a top rated system, you can leverage marginal talent for a decent piece.

Elias could also trade some prospects he’s not as high on to make the team better. Values of prospects go to zero when they don’t pan out, we should be leveraging our farm system to improve our team long term. You also are going to lose some of them in the rule 5.

Jordan Lawlar…13

Lew Ford is a free agent. Could spark the offense.

I think Padres take him at 14.

“This guy is dead!” Then take him off the list then!

This guy could pitch a no hitter and every single Orioles fan would still be waiting for the Zim implosion. LOL True too, I wish I wasn’t but….life as an Os fan!

Oh snap, is that correct in terms of service time I am guessing?

I don’t obviously feel that way lol but most rankings would agree with you. To me, when you can get elite starting pitching, you go for it. Lesko looks legit, albeit huge risk.

Thank you Sir.

I don’t disagree, just would like to see more but love to hear your thoughts! Hope your right!

No way would I have any interest in this guy period. Just my .02. Maybe in the 3rd/4th which likely won’t happen.

Someone said he could “easily” play 3b. I’d have to investigate that further honestly but Rizzo likes Parada so I pay attention. Best GM in war all time from the draft I believe. Many chalk that up to Harper/Starsburg (which is true) but Os have had top picks for how long? I rest my case. Regardless, I’d go Jones. If not, Holiday, Lee, Parada. I’d def do an underslot deal with Dylan Lesko. But not excited by Johnson. Could be wrong of course but taking an eventual 2b with 1:1 seems like madness.