D. Bundy and Machado versus Taillon and Rendon

[Shopay]

Which group are you picking?

I'll take Dylan and Manny as having the better combined careers.

[Sports Guy]

I will take Machado and Rendon...we never had a chance to draft Taillon.

[LookinUp]

I'll say this...at the time of each draft, I wanted Taillon and Rendon. Now I want Machado and am more split on Rendon/Bundy, though before the draft I was firmly in the Rendon camp.

So, I'm with SG on this one.

[Shopay]

I will take Machado and Rendon...we never had a chance to draft Taillon.

I know. Question isn't based on who Jordan could have taken just highly regarding players in recent drafts.

[tilgaham]

Given the opportunity? Taillon and Bundy.

[Justinlstn]

How do Taillon, and Bundy compare? Both were #1 ranked HS pitchers when they were drafted, is one better then the other? Which would you rather have in your system

[Shopay]

How do Taillon, and Bundy compare? Both were #1 ranked HS pitchers when they were drafted, is one better then the other? Which would you rather have in your system

IIRC, the general consensus among most experts is Bundy rates out higher.

[Frobby]

I'd rather have Machado and Bundy. Why? Because we have them.

[The Maestro]

Personally, I prefer our guys but wouldn't be disappointed in having Taillon and Rendon if that's how things woulda shaken out.

[Sports Guy]

Callis was asked this question and took Taillon and Rendon.

[Remember The Alomar]

Callis was asked this question and took Taillon and Rendon.

That's interesting because I remember someone telling me Callis preferred Bundy to Taillon. Hm.

[Gurgi]

I dont know anything about Rendon but looking at him taking BP in the clips they show on MLBTV he doesnt pass the EYE test. He looks smallish. I dont think he is going to have much big league power.

[GoldGlove21]

I am not a big fan of taking anyone first overall who has an injury concern, that especially holds true for the #4 pick. I like Rendon, but for me his value goes down if he plays second and can not hit for power. I do like college players better because I think they are safer picks. You get to see them against better competition and they are further developed. All of this being said, Taillon and Rendon did not go to the Pittsburgh Pirates, just Taillon. Therefore Machado and Bundy were the best combination for us IMO. If Rendon was healthy and we passed I would have been upset, but if he was healthy he would have likely went #2 overall to Seattle.

I think Machado was a no brainer last year and Bundy, Starling and Rendon would have been solid picks for various reasons, but I really like Starling and would probably rate him higher than Rendon. The Orioles did good, now let's see how things play out.

[eb45]

If Rendon is healthy, I think I rank them Rendon, Bundy/Taillon, Machado. Flip Bundy/Taillon if you want.