Who do you not want the O's to take?

[eb45]

Fairly simple question. Of the top names being bandied about, which (if any) would you be disappointed with?

For the sake of discussion, let's assume Harper to the Nats and Taillon to the Pirates.

[srock]

Machado.

But this is based on little else then being tired of drafting pitching.

I'm will be happy with Taillon as well.

[Go Baby Birds!]

I've been in love with the idea of drafting Manny Machado since back in April when I first laid eyes on his scouting report, at the time he wasn't as highly regarded as he seems to be now, but I'd love to have a player with his potential in our system.

[eb45]

Right, but this thread is about the players you DON'T want.

[Go Baby Birds!]

Right, but this thread is about the players you DON'T want.

Yeah I can't read

Hmmmm how about anyone NOT named Manny Machado

[QBsILLEST1]

Yeah I can't read

Hmmmm how about anyone NOT named Manny Machado

I really don't want anyone except Harper and Taillon.....

[waroriole]

The only players I do want them to draft (in order) are:

Harper

Taillon

Machado

Colon

Whitson

[clarence]

I don't want anyone else. Be happy with the 4th pick next year.

[mcgraw238]

I don't want anyone else. Be happy with the 4th pick next year.

If this happens, there better be a lot of overslot signings and a couple of Latin American signings. I don't have a problem with #4 being the end result so long as this years non-signing is supplemented in other areas.

[mcgraw238]

Sounds good and I've even said it once but it's not as good as it sounds. The 4th pick would be a overdraft most likely because of the amount it would take to sign the other pick. Very doubtful the O's spend 12M or more on two first round picks. It would be great but I doubt it.

It's no good if they take an overdraft. They would have to be prepared to dish out approximately $20 million in bonus for the 2 picks. One thing in favor of the club is that next years draft may be the last year without fixed slotting so there should be some pressure on the player to sign. Nevertheless, the theory is only good to the extent Rendon + one of the advanced college arms is the pick(s).

[Shopay]

I should have said I want the Os to take Taillon, and if he isn't available then Machado

[JTrea81]

No college or HS pitchers.

[Moose Milligan]

What players do you NOT want us to pick was the question.

[Duke2010]

No college or HS pitchers.

Just curious, but what are your thoughts on drafting Machado? I know you're a Zach Cox guy, but it seems as if we'll select a positional prospect once BH and JT are off the board.

As for me, I'd prefer that we not take Pomeranz. For a college pitcher, his control doesn't seem very refined, and I've grown tired of guys who cannot throw strikes. Plus, I don't see him as anything more than a 3 starter at best.

[JTrea81]

Just curious, but what are your thoughts on drafting Machado? I know you're a Zach Cox guy, but it seems as if we'll select a positional prospect once BH and JT are off the board.

As for me, I'd prefer that we not take Pomeranz. For a college pitcher, his control doesn't seem very refined, and I've grown tired of guys who cannot throw strikes. Plus, I don't see him as anything more than a 3 starter at best.

I won't be upset with the pick, but I'm really worried he'll turn into another Rowell.

I just don't trust our system to develop those toosly HS players.