Jump to content

Orioles draft strategy


Recommended Posts

Hey, first time poster here, however I have lurked for a quite some time.

Anyway, (in light of the Bundy signing) I was giving some thought as to what the Orioles draft strategy might be for the future.

Is it possible that as a mid-market team, McPhail knows he can't compete with the large market teams in terms of free-agent signings, so he has decided instead to attempt to beat them with multiple above-slot draft picks.

Seeing as how they don't cost nearly as much as high priced free-agents, he might figure that he can devote more of his resources to this than teams like Boston, NY, and LAA do. In this way he may have found a way to exploit the fact that those teams spend so much on free-agents.

Just thinking out loud here and was wondering if anyone agreed.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

First, welcome. I think it's a good sign that this is your first post. You're already paying attention to the minutia. And the minutia is where the fun it.

Most of us are hoping this is the case. Of course, the Yanks and Sox do it - along with spending on top-tier FAs, so it doesn't catch us up.

But, no matter your revenue class, it's a smart way to go (until MLB puts an end to it, if they do.)

I think most of us are eyeing the Bundy (and Brady) negotiations as part of a bold new plan for O's drafting.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Is it possible that as a mid-market team, McPhail knows he can't compete with the large market teams in terms of free-agent signings, so he has decided instead to attempt to beat them with multiple above-slot draft picks.

Welcome to the board. This effort to go with multiple above-slot draft picks is a great sign, but we are only keeping up with how the NYY and BoSox treat the draft.

We still trail the NYY and BoSox in bringing on board top free agents and international talent.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Thanks for the replies.

I haven't followed the draft that closely until this year, so I wasn't aware that going over slot was so commonplace. Is MLB discussing putting in a more strict slotting system that would prevent this?

Judging by the Orioles recent willingness to do so, I hope not.;)

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Thanks for the replies.

I haven't followed the draft that closely until this year, so I wasn't aware that going over slot was so commonplace. Is MLB discussing putting in a more strict slotting system that would prevent this?

Judging by the Orioles recent willingness to do so, I hope not.;)

The MLB's slotting system is very bad. There's really nothing they can do to MAKE teams sign at slot, because less players in the middle rounds would sign, and an end would be put to that through endless complaining.

I guess we'll have to live with the better teams getting the better and more high priced players because nothing can be done.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

When you look at the trend of tying up young players with long-term contracts and an overall reluctance to trade top young prospects for vets, I think it is safe to say that just about every team is going to be going with this philosophy very soon. It makes too much sense.

For now though, I'm glad we've added Arrietta and Bundy to our system by going well over slot.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

When you look at the trend of tying up young players with long-term contracts and an overall reluctance to trade top young prospects for vets, I think it is safe to say that just about every team is going to be going with this philosophy very soon. It makes too much sense.

If everyone did this, then maybe they should just draft these guys based on talent in the first place!

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Great first post!

As for your point, I completely agree. The Orioles aren't going to outspend the Yankees or the Red Sox, so the way to do it is by drafting and coaching their own. It certainly helps to sign guys who are falling due to slot concerns. If the Orioles completely adopt this approach, then it'll speed up the rebuilding process 10x. Instead of walking away with one or two studs... the Orioles could potentially land a few first round talent players.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.



  • Posts

    • Hopefully when he signs with someone else.  Until then it's a risk.
    • I don't even want my mind to go there. I don't think I can endure another cheap ownership and be a fan. For now I'm going to keep the faith that they won't be. It could be Elias being too conservative AGAIN then lack of commitment from ownership if they aren't very active in FA again 
    • I have to laugh how different baseball is from football. Here Elias is saying he is in the information gathering stage when FA has already started and then you have football where you had Rex Ryan at Bart Scott's front door at the stroke of midnight in the start of football FA years ago. Crazy how the 2 sports works. 
    • Pinto seems to be Eflin’s guy with McCann not coming back. For a team with budget constraints, is it really worth it pay McCann more than the league min?  I say no.  Also, it would be harder to get rid of McCann mid season in the clubhouse when we believe Basallo is ready. 
    • I find Elias's comments when asked about Coloumbe kind of troubling. Sounds like business as usual for the Orioles. Translation: don't expect much, we're cheapskates ... "I think any time you look at option decisions, you're looking at price point on a salary and you're looking at putting together a budget and a plan for the offseason that encompasses the entirety of your roster, and in particular the bullpen. And then, ultimately, it comes down to a fit and your talent evaluation, and the fit that you see going forward. We had hard decisions in both directions with these option decisions. Sometimes, you make a decision not to kick off your offseason with exercising an option, but you remain in position to stay in touch with a really good player, and Danny's somebody who has done a ton for us, been enormously successful the past couple of years and we really enjoyed having him, and he's somebody that we're going to want to continue talking to throughout the free agency, as long as that lasts. But I'm sure he's going to have a lot of good opportunities, and we'll see where it goes"
    • I would have  took Preston Smith for a 7th.  Damn like the Steelers really needed him. I'm just not feeling a SB at all. This defense just isn't going to get it done in a big game. Thanks DeCosta for taking another year off of Lamar"s chances. A 4th for Ojulari wouldn't had been a bad deal. 
    • Ok but I think many Orioles fans and the Orioles themselves would want the less years and not care so much about the  yearly salary especially with pitchers.
  • Popular Contributors

×
×
  • Create New...