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2018 MLB Draft

Discussion in 'Houston Astros' started by tellitlikeitis, Apr 20, 2018.

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  1. Redfish81

    Redfish81 Member

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    That typically is not as big a concern anymore since they neutered the college bats.
     
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    I think I remember a line about Ryan Braun when he was drafted... some reporter asked the Brewers GM what position he would play, and the answer was “#3 hitter”.
     
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    The Cubs have had success in taking the most productive college bat available so it would have been fitting. I like the pick!
     
    #143 HstnSprtsFan101, Jun 4, 2018
  4. Snake Diggit

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    Can never go wrong taking the best college bat available. That said I always shy away from guys who can’t contribute in the field. Would have rather had Naylor or McClanahan but Beer is a safe choice.
     
    #144 Snake Diggit, Jun 4, 2018
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    Yeah I mean obviously he's likely to be a DH type but they've shown to try guys in LF that you wouldn't typically think should play there (Most notably Gattis and JD this year). He has middle of the order type potential at the plate and that's what they're banking on.
     
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  7. Marteen

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    Seth Beer's draft party reaction to the pick:


     
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  8. tellitlikeitis

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    This has gone on for an unnecessarily long time
     
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    PR nightmare.

    Kids asking parents they want a Beer....... (But before they say Jersey... parents b**** slap them)
     
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  11. Snake Diggit

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    Should be plenty of good players to choose from at 66 and 102. 2nd and 3rd rd talent is the strength of this draft imho.
     
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    Draft is at 55 now.

    Who do you like at 66?
     
    #152 raining threes, Jun 4, 2018
  13. Snake Diggit

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    Astros 7 picks away. Siani, Thomas, Baker, and Breaux would all be good picks and are still available.
     
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    Let me put on my Beer goggles.... Damn that's funny!
     
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    Tomball's Josh Breaux goes to the Yankees at 61.
     
    #155 tellitlikeitis, Jun 4, 2018
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    I really wanted Breaux. I think it'll be a college guy. My money is on Blaine Knight
     
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    What happened to Luken Baker and Kolek's younger brother?

    Those guys were supposed to be studs
     
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  18. tellitlikeitis

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    The Astros wrap up day one with...

    Round 2, Pick 66: Jayson Schroeder, RHP, Juanita HS, Kirkland, Washington

    Schroeder is committed to Washington.
     
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    Luken has gotten hurt every year but is still one of the better power prospects, probably goes round 3.
     
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    I know nothing about Schroeder. In Elias we trust.
     
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