Could This Be The Strategy

[baltfan]

Draft Hobgood because you really like him, believe he is signable, and think it is impossible he will drop to the second round. Then hope in the second round that a tough sign drops out of the first round so that the Orioles can pounce.

Seems to me this is a good strategy if you are willing to pay what it takes to sign the guy that drops.

[JTrea81]

I'd like to see the Orioles grab Luke Bailey in the 2nd round. He's got a full ride to Auburn, but could possibly sign for first round money.

[Peace21]

Plus you also have to factor in what the O's will do with the latin player selection on July 2nd.

[EasternShoreOs8]

So is there some sort os Latin player draft now? I thought they could just sign with anyone?

[Crazysilver03]

So is there some sort os Latin player draft now? I thought they could just sign with anyone?

July 2nd is the first day when players are allowed to sign with clubs.

[bej6789]

No -- there's a date in july in which players can sign with whomever they please.

As for your post, I hope it's true. Take the second round guy in the first because you don't think he'll be there while taking the first round guy in the second.

[waroriole]

I'd like to see the Orioles grab Luke Bailey in the 2nd round. He's got a full ride to Auburn, but could possibly sign for first round money.

That would be interesting as I would be torn between being an Auburn man and Oriole fan.

[winudi]

As for your post, I hope it's true. Take the second round guy in the first because you don't think he'll be there while taking the first round guy in the second.

And this sums up the mockery that is the MLB draft.

[baltfan]

And this sums up the mockery that is the MLB draft.

Actually, if you like Scheppers or another guy that you figure will drop, the right strategy is to take a guy that you know won't drop and hope that Scheppers, etc... drops to you. Remember the Orioles, just like every team, has an idea what these guys want. They have a good idea of who is likely to fall and who isn't.

[baltimoriole]

Doesn't look like either of the top two picks will cost above slot. Maybe the O's are saving some cash for Sano.

[baltfan]

Did any high to mid first round talent drop to them besides Scheppers who apparently has labrum issues?

[Stotle]

Did any high to mid first round talent drop to them besides Scheppers who apparently has labrum issues?

Notable high-round talent still on the board:

Max Stassi, C, Yuba City HS (CA)

David Renfroe, SS/RHP, South Panola HS (MS)

Madison Younginer, RHP, Mauldin HS (SC)

Jake Marisnick, OF, Riverside Poly HS (CA)

Jacob Stewart, OF, Rocky Mountain HS (CO)

[baltfan]

Notable high-round talent still on the board:

Max Stassi, C, Yuba City HS (CA)

David Renfroe, SS/RHP, South Panola HS (MS)

Madison Younginer, RHP, Mauldin HS (SC)

Jake Marisnick, OF, Riverside Poly HS (CA)

Jacob Stewart, OF, Rocky Mountain HS (CO)

Thanks Stotle. I don't know if this was the Orioles strategy and the guys they wanted to fall didn't fall as far as they would have liked or if this was just an interesting intellectual exercise. Everyone should note that I am not saying that you pick cheaper guys to save money. Instead I am saying if you think the 5th guy on your board will drop out of the first round, you may take a chance and take the 6th guy (who you know since his salary demands are reasonable will not be on the board when you draft again) in the hopes that you 5th guy falls to you in the second round.