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That's what they'll call Safeco Field after this draft.

I'm not bashing by any means as UNC had a ton of good talent.

The Mariners snapped up Ackley, Seager and Moran in this draft, players I would love to have on the Orioles.

They are going to be a force in a year or two...

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Stotle Hangout Grand Counsel

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That's what they'll call Safeco Field after this draft.

I'm not bashing by any means as UNC had a ton of good talent.

The Mariners snapped up Ackley, Seager and Moran in this draft, players I would love to have on the Orioles.

They are going to be a force in a year or two...

Eh. I honestly think all three were over-drafts.

  • Ackley -- we've beaten the horse to a pulp.
  • Seager -- don't see the position, though if he can handle 2nd it's solid.
  • Moran -- Low- to mid-80s velo the three or so times I saw him with loopy slider out of a tough arm slot and deception in delivery; fine but not a "love to have" guy for me and not much ceiling I can see, personally.
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Eh. I honestly think all three were over-drafts.
  • Ackley -- we've beaten the horse to a pulp.
  • Seager -- don't see the position, though if he can handle 2nd it's solid.
  • Moran -- Low- to mid-80s velo the three or so times I saw him with loopy slider out of a tough arm slot and deception in delivery; fine but not a "love to have" guy for me and not much ceiling I can see, personally.

That was my read on Moran the one time I watched him. Good success this year, but couldn't see it translating.

I'm sure Trea has scouted him thoroughly, though.

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I agree that the M's had a nice draft, but I don't think this draft alone is going to be turning any system into a "force." The M's came in with a below average system at best, and probably leave with a system that is now closer to average.

The Nats get as big a boost from one player as a team can, in Strasburg. And the Rangers make an elite system even more elite, but I just don't think this draft is as dramatic as years past.

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