Official Day 1 Draft Thread

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From BA:

 

 

• Chances the Twins don't take one of the "big 3" if one of them falls to #4? I'm hoping for Gray.
  

 

Nathan Rode: Always a chance, but I'd say less than 1%. I'm sure they would be delighted to take one of those three.

 

Also, Christopher Crawford is doing his second chat of the day.

 

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Comment From Dave

Would McGuire be a huge reach at 4?

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Chris Crawford:

It would be pretty substantial. McGuire's defensive abilities are very impressive, but he's no where near a top five talent to me, and I don't think he's worth a pick in the top ten.

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Comment From Ricky

Is Kohl Stewart as good as Dylan bundy?

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Craig Goldstein:

Stewart's a great prospect but I think it's a stretch to put Bundy's success since getting drafted on anyone (injuries excluded)

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Chris Crawford:

Agreed. Bundy would go 1-1 in this class.

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Comment From dennet

Okay, without specifying who said what, a few days ago one commentator suggested that the Twins might pass on Kohl Stewart and he'd fall to the Red Sox. Do you think that's plausible?

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[TD=class: chatmsgtext altcaster_text]Craig Goldstein:

Chris knows more than I do on this, but it's definitely possible. So much depends on what happens with the picks ahead of them.[/TD]

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[TD=class: chatmsgtext altcaster_text]Chris Crawford:

Yes, I know someone told someone else about Stewart and Moran. I have no idea if it's true. I'll look into it. It wouldn't shock me one bit.[/TD]

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[TD=class: chatmsgtext altcaster_text]Chris Crawford:

If he falls to the Red Sox, he's there's.[/TD]

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Comment From Sam

Sounds like the only way Stewart gets past Twins is if Moran goes 1-1. Correct?

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[TD=class: chatmsgtext altcaster_text]Chris Crawford:

I wouldn't say that, no. But I'd put the likelihood of him falling out of the top five very low.[/TD]

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Comment From Steven

Out of players you have going in the top 10, who has the biggest bust potential?

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[TD=class: chatmsgtext altcaster_text]Chris Crawford:

Reese McGuire. And that's not a knock on him, I just don't see the offensive upside to justify going 4th or 9th.[/TD]

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[Smcginnity]

I'm back in MN for the first time in while driving from KC and listening to KFAN. They haven't mentioned the draft once and it is draft day! Does KFAN just not know anything bout baseball? Seems like they are uncomfortable discussing it. They are just a terrible station

[James]

All this draft talk... Raspberry! Why can't it be 6PM right now!

 

Overall, I'm going to be excited with whoever the Twins take (assuming that the only options are Gray, Appel, Bryant or Stewart).

[drivlikejehu]

The slots drop off too quickly for that much brinkmanship at the top of the draft. If the Astros pass on Gray & Appel it's because they want to save more space for later.

[John Bonnes]

I'm back in MN for the first time in while driving from KC and listening to KFAN. They haven't mentioned the draft once and it is draft day! Does KFAN just not know anything bout baseball? Seems like they are uncomfortable discussing it. They are just a terrible station

 

Shoulda listened at 8:20 this morning. :-)

[DutchFarmer]

Have to stick with 1500 if you want any Twins talk that is even somewhat thought out.

[John Bonnes]

Are people going to be disappointed if we end up with Bryant ( because pitchers go 1-2-3)? Do we need pitching that bad?

 

i know I won't. But I sense I'm in the minority.

[nicksaviking]

I'm back in MN for the first time in while driving from KC and listening to KFAN. They haven't mentioned the draft once and it is draft day! Does KFAN just not know anything bout baseball? Seems like they are uncomfortable discussing it. They are just a terrible station

 

Only when John's in the station, then they humor him and pretend they understand what he's talking about.

 

Oh and Barreiro will rip on the Twins daily, which actually annoys me even though I do it often enough. Barreiro only does it with the intention to piss people off. Pointless ranting is his schtick.

[nicksaviking]

Are people going to be disappointed if we end up with Bryant ( because pitchers go 1-2-3)? Do we need pitching that bad?

 

i know I won't. But I sense I'm in the minority.

 

I'm always screaming for pitchers but Bryant looks like he could easily become an elite player. I'd probably be upset if he went over Gray and Appel, but not over Stewart.

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Comment From drew

Most impressive amateur you've gotten to scout in person? from this draft or previous

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[TD=class: chatmsgtext altcaster_text]Chris Crawford:

Byron Buxton. Without question.[/TD]

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Comment From oakfan

If the 'Stros surprised everyone 1-1 who do you think they take?

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[TD=class: chatmsgtext altcaster_text]Chris Crawford:

Well, if the Kohl Stewart rumors are true, then that would be pretty surprising. Wouldn't it? I guess nothing surprises me.[/TD]

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Comment From Bryce

If Ryan Boldt didn't get injured, where would he have gone? Any chance the Twins take the "hometown boy" at #43?

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[TD=class: chatmsgtext altcaster_text]Chris Crawford:

I think he'd go around 20-25, probably as high as Detroit. Absolutely could go at 43, but it's a huge risk.[/TD]

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Chris Crawford:

Keep this in mind re: Stewart, no prep right-hander has ever gone 1-1. Be cool to see history tonight.

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Comment From dennet

I see a hot off the twitter rumor that the Astros are "down to either Stewart or Moran." Bluffing? Or are they very serious about their save $ at the top strategy?

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Chris Crawford:

Okay that's not true. But the majority of them are pretty awesome.

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Craig Goldstein:

I think it could be a leverage play, floating Moran or Stewart, but it also depends on their draft board. If they're all in a bunch on your board, go with value and grab a guy (or two or three) later

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[johnnydakota]

Radcliff was pretty adamant about BPA, so if one of the Big 3 drops, I think we snag them - regardless of Boras or not.

 

It has also been reported that 7 of the first 10 picks will be pitchers...

[DaveW]

Are people going to be disappointed if we end up with Bryant ( because pitchers go 1-2-3)? Do we need pitching that bad?

 

i know I won't. But I sense I'm in the minority.

No, you can never have enough talent. Look what happened this last off season, we traded from a position of strength to acquire pitching prospects

[Smcginnity]

I wish you Twins Daily guys would all have your own show in KFAN. It would be so much better for Baseball talk and 10 times more interesting!

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McDaniels has his second chat going here. Lots of chats today!

 

Scout.com: 2013 MLB Draft Chat: Day One

[InfraRen]

Anyone know if you can listen to the Draft? I'll be driving/doing other things when the draft starts : (

[boylan]

Are people going to be disappointed if we end up with Bryant ( because pitchers go 1-2-3)? Do we need pitching that bad?

 

i know I won't. But I sense I'm in the minority.

 

Reportedly he is being advised by Boras. And, he's a junior.

 

The idea makes me queasy.

[Badsmerf]

I wish you Twins Daily guys would all have your own show in KFAN. It would be so much better for Baseball talk and 10 times more interesting!

I think I should have my own show too. The whole world would probably listen to me.

[Badsmerf]

Wow, 7 pages in and we are still about an hour from the draft.

[ashbury]

Since she hasn't posted back, I tend to agree... though if she had, I was going to warn her that you might steal her avatar and photoshop a TC on it somewhere.

 

Who knows, maybe she will bring Pelf some luck tonight.

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Wow, 7 pages in and we are still about an hour from the draft.

 

Lots of information out there! Less than an hour away!

[James]

Who knows, maybe she will bring Pelf some luck tonight.

Well played sir.

[DaveW]

Got a text from my source, says the Twins feel confident one of Appel or Gray fall to them and they WILL pull the trigger

[Badsmerf]

I love the uncertainty of this draft. I wish it was more publicized than it is. I'm watching MLB network and love seeing the draft rooms. Houston only have like 5 people in it while Chicago has about 20.

[DutchFarmer]

Got a text from my source, says the Twins feel confident one of Appel or Gray fall to them and they WILL pull the trigger

 

My source tells me that one of Appel, Gray, Bryant, or Stewart will be available at 4 and we might draft one...

[ashbury]

My source tells me that one of Appel, Gray, Bryant, or Stewart will be available at 4 and we might draft one...

 

My sources agree, but go on to say that they could surprise everybody.

[SurroundedByTigers]

I'd like the Twins to time travel back to when Miguel Cabrera was available, and draft him tonight. That would solve our problem at third base.

[Monkeypaws]

Are people going to be disappointed if we end up with Bryant ( because pitchers go 1-2-3)? Do we need pitching that bad?

 

i know I won't. But I sense I'm in the minority.

 

Adding Bryant to the Twins' offensive stable could render pitching irrelevant. A few years from now, the Twins will just bludgeon their opponents into dust.

 

11-10 might be a common score.

 

As long as you have one side of the game nailed down....

 

How good is Bryant on breaking balls?

 

 

Any TV coverage tonight?

[Ncgo4]

Clint Frazier was in TV and I think I saw a Twins pin on his necktie. He's my favorite.

[Red Bull]

Adding Bryant to the Twins' offensive stable could render pitching irrelevant. A few years from now, the Twins will just bludgeon their opponents into dust.

 

11-10 might be a common score.

 

As long as you have one side of the game nailed down....

 

How good is Bryant on breaking balls?

 

 

Any TV coverage tonight?

 

How that working out for LAA? You need pitching, it wins championships. LA has a good staff and they are still struggling. The best teams are the ones with good pitching(DET, SF, STL) Notice how SF isnt as good anymore because there pitching is struggling?