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2015 MLB Draft

Discussion in 'Houston Astros' started by Drew_Le, Jul 25, 2014.

  1. juicystream

    juicystream Contributing Member

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    And then we'd get Matuella at #2, which I wouldn't complain about.

    I'd love to get Matuella or Bickford.
     
  2. desihooper

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    Now changed to Brendan Rodgers (SS) and Daz Cameron (OF). Also, has Aiken going #4 to the Rangers, that would be interesting to see/follow.

    Interesting, I think the 'stros will try and get a college arm (Matuella or Buehler) to go along with a position player. They can't be so sold on their minor league arms that they don't try and find a way to replace the spot that is vacant with Aiken not signing, right?
     
  3. HTown_DieHard

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    it's waaaaaaay too early.
     
  4. xcrunner51

    xcrunner51 Contributing Member

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    BPA. That's always the answer with the MLB draft.

    And every team in the league could use more high-ceiling pitching regardless of previous drafts.
     
  5. rfrocket

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    After the regular season ended I looked at the standings and saw that we finished tied for 4th worst record in the league, and when I saw today that we were picking 5th I assumed that we lost the tiebreaker. But I forgot about the #2 pick we got via the Aiken fiasco. So that means we actually won it.

    Does anyone know how they break draft ties in mlb? Coin flip? (just curious) And will we alternate rounds picking first with the twinkies throughout the draft?
    thanks.
     
  6. bobrek

    bobrek Politics belong in the D & D

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    "If the winning percentages of two or more clubs are the same, the club with the lowest winning percentage from the previous season picks first. If two or more clubs are still tied, league standings from two years back (or three years back, four years back, etc) are used to break the tie."
     
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  7. rfrocket

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    Thanks bobrek.
     
  8. Drew_Le

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    http://throughthefencebaseball.com/2015-mlb-draft-mock-1-0/44039

    This mock has us taking Cameron at #2 and Bickford at #5:

     
  9. The Beard

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    Latest update has Rodgers and Nathan Kirby, a top college arm

    Interesting that they now have Aiken going #1 to Arizona
     
  10. tellitlikeitis

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    Crazy idea that's been in my head for a while: Astros pick Kyler Murray at 37 and they somehow convince him to not play football
     
  11. pacman0590

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    He can QB for the texans as well..
     
  12. awc713

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    Looks like its going to come down to Rodgers and Matuella, whoever DBacks don't take. I don't know much about Rodgers, but I'm not sure I'd want to take another HS SS and wait for him to develop.
     
  13. juicystream

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    Lets wait for the college/HS seasons to happen. At least one player will make a big leap forward.
     
  14. Scarface281

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    Not at 5'10''.
     
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>NCAA Coaches and MLB officials met Monday, general agreement on a July 1 draft and July 15 signing deadline</p>&mdash; Peter Gammons (@pgammo) <a href="https://twitter.com/pgammo/status/557980130996260864">January 21, 2015</a></blockquote>
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  16. vince

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    It would be awesome if Aiken goes #1..... Means Astros virtually get the 2015 best pick. An even trade of top picks.

    I doubt Aiken goes first, unless he gives another discount to team selecting him.
     
  17. No Worries

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    Aiken will also have to hand out his MRI like candy, if he expects to go at the top of the draft.
     
  18. Rockets12

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    Wow they only have 2 weeks to sign
     
  19. vince

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    Deadlines are a great motivation to getting sides to the table.....
     
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    What are Aiken's options for the 2015 Draft?
    By Jim Callis

    While it's still unclear where he'll pitch, one thing is certain: Wherever and whenever Aiken takes the mound, a large contingent of scouts will be on hand to watch.

    "We're trying to figure out where he's going to pitch, just like you are," an executive from a team with an early first-round selection said. "He definitely would be in our mix if he gets to us, and we'd like to get our eyes on him and his medical reports as soon as we can."
     

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