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Elias made a mistake here.  I think it's pretty universally recognized now. 

Looking forward to the next bump in another 2-3 weeks when people feel the need to bring it up again.

I'm not yet aware of a GM who is perfect.  Hopefully we get one someday.   In the meantime, I think we still have one of the best ones in the game who has made demonstrable progress in the minor leagues / scouting / analytics areas.  We are already seeing some dividends at the major league level...........those dividends should only increase in 22 and 23.

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I wouldn't get too worked up over who we selected and who we lost just because of the history of these Rule 5 drafts. I said earlier that Pop would be a guy I would have protected IF I knew he wa

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Just enough to be returned.  Then he can be awesome. 

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Both Tyler Wells and Sceroler could proven to be more valuable than Pop.  They may add to the starter depth in the near future.   I would like to have Pop back though.

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