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Who are the overslot/tough sign guys we drafted?


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We have some "tough signs" but so far I don't see any "overslots"--guys who were thought of as round 1-2 talents who have fallen significantly because of perceived salary demands, a la Arietta.

They don't necessarily have to be first- or second-round players -- just one who has slipped for one reason or another and who will take significant money to sign.

By my count the O's had about nine like that last year.

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We have some "tough signs" but so far I don't see any "overslots"--guys who were thought of as round 1-2 talents who have fallen significantly because of perceived salary demands, a la Arietta.

I can't speak for you, but I honestly think many of our real-time reactions to the draft (mine included) helps to demonstrate how little most of us know about these guys. I don't think we know if there's another Cam Coffey in this bunch yet. We'll learn more in the days to follow.

I do have a sinking suspicion that this will be a cheaper 3-10 than last year and that it's a tradeoff with the Machado pick. If so, I think this board is ready to turn on AM and PA even more than they already have.

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I've gathered the following quotes from various sources:

Dixon - shouldn't drop out of the third round if signable

Bywater - top three to five rounds

Sawyer and Bridwell - will need to be bought out of college commitments to UC-Riverside and Texas Tech

Shrader - projected in third to seventh round

Seems like JJ picked up quite a bit of value starting with Narron and going through to the 10th round pick Shrader.

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