Mike Sixel

that's partly because teams are passing on the great players now, since they probably won't sign. Only a handful of late picks signed for "big" money last year, IIRC.

My guess is that, since there are hundred of people posting on this site, those aren't all the same people?

They tire. There is another type 1 diabetic draft eligible that is falling, according to reports, (partly) for that reason. Right or wrong, that's the belief of the industry. I don't think it should be, but clearly teams do according to what I read online. welcome the site!

they may also like McKay better as a prospect.

That's my assumption also.

Depends on who you read. Some think Lewis can't stay at SS, and Greene can.....but overall, people like Lewis as a fielder of some kind better than Greene. Make sense?

I'm not arguing they thought that, I'm stating that I thought that.

I really like these also. Thanks!

He didn't make any assumptions, did he? Did anyone?

I can't see anyone trading for Rosario*. *note, I meant to type this before last night, so I'm just being fair. I still don't see it.

Or you think Wright is a 2, and could be in MN next year, helping Sano, Buxton, et. al. win.....maybe not BPA, but BPA within context. That was what I thought/think.

I'd ask, how does teh drafting of Lewis effect Eddie Rosario or Byron Buxton..... The Twins have a very good pipeline of SS right now. Lewis is 3-6 years away. Gordon could be in MN this fall if he keeps hitting like this, though I'd guess next spring.

It's not what I would have done, but I hope it works.

Not sure why, but I found this amusing: Since May 10th, however, when Jeff published his article, the Orioles rotation has posted a 6.70 ERA (29th) and a .401 wOBA allowed (30th). Yes, the average hitter has put up a .325/.395/.552 line against the Orioles starters over their last 30 games. That is like if every batter you faced was Miguel Sano for a month. I don’t care how good your bullpen is; starting pitching like that just can’t be overcome. http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/the-orioles-rotation-is-terrible/

I had no idea either, and I'm his resident fanboy here.... He doesn't give draft grades, but numbers: 5, 14, 51, 91 (rooker) (I didn't check the rest) that's a good haul for any team.

ah, I should have figured it was that. thanks! I totally forgot.

how is Tyler doing? I can't recall his name much this year.

Agreed on all points. They have a real shot, that most others do not. It will be difficult to pull off, but there is hope.

KLAW's one complaint about the Twins year over year is how low they start their college players.

Marshall MN: Can Royce Lewis develop the footwork necessary to play IF? You seem doubtful of that possibility, is there any track record of players developing that skill? Keith Law: I’m very skeptical. At least he has to move off short. Then you end up questioning whether you are better off with the player at 2b, where he might be an average or 55 defender, or in CF, where he might develop into a 70. ReleasetheMckraken: Regarding Brent Rooker’s position, is he truly limited to 1B? I read he can handle the OF but was playing 1st because MSU had a need. Keith Law: Every scout I asked, even guys who liked him, told me he’s a 1b in pro ball. I haven’t seen him this year. Rick: Hey Keith. You have stated you think Royce Lewis probably ends up an outfielder by the time he reaches the majors. I’m wondering who you prefer as a prospect, Lewis or last years #1 overall, Moniak? Thanks. Keith Law: Moniak has a higher probability of being a big leaguer but I think Lewis has more ceiling and would take him. Marshall MN: Have you talked to people around the league to get their reaction to the Twins taking Lewis 1-1? It seemed to be an ongoing rumor for a while that it was a possibility, but from what you know did any other team have Lewis at the top of their board? Keith Law: I can think of two teams that I believe had Lewis at 1, but it wasn’t a majority view, and the reactions I got from other teams last night and this morning weren’t favorable. Marshall MN: In regard to Lewis’ skill set, how do they compare to Buxton’s coming out of HS? If Buxton had 80 speed and defensive potential, how would Lewis rate? Keith Law: Buxton was way more tooled up, but Lewis probably has a better hit tool today than Buxton did at 19. Drew: How quick could Rooker move? He’s old but I don’t know how that translates to a minor league assignment. Do they move him to AA? Keith Law: Doesn’t he have to? He’s older than five current big league hitters (I think). Sending him to low-A seems futile. http://meadowparty.com/blog/

Agreed, any idea who that target might be?

See above....

Since day 1 thread is, um, troublesome: Marshall MN: Can Royce Lewis develop the footwork necessary to play IF? You seem doubtful of that possibility, is there any track record of players developing that skill? Keith Law: I’m very skeptical. At least he has to move off short. Then you end up questioning whether you are better off with the player at 2b, where he might be an average or 55 defender, or in CF, where he might develop into a 70. ReleasetheMckraken: Regarding Brent Rooker’s position, is he truly limited to 1B? I read he can handle the OF but was playing 1st because MSU had a need. Keith Law: Every scout I asked, even guys who liked him, told me he’s a 1b in pro ball. I haven’t seen him this year. Rick: Hey Keith. You have stated you think Royce Lewis probably ends up an outfielder by the time he reaches the majors. I’m wondering who you prefer as a prospect, Lewis or last years #1 overall, Moniak? Thanks. Keith Law: Moniak has a higher probability of being a big leaguer but I think Lewis has more ceiling and would take him. Marshall MN: Have you talked to people around the league to get their reaction to the Twins taking Lewis 1-1? It seemed to be an ongoing rumor for a while that it was a possibility, but from what you know did any other team have Lewis at the top of their board? Keith Law: I can think of two teams that I believe had Lewis at 1, but it wasn’t a majority view, and the reactions I got from other teams last night and this morning weren’t favorable. Marshall MN: In regard to Lewis’ skill set, how do they compare to Buxton’s coming out of HS? If Buxton had 80 speed and defensive potential, how would Lewis rate? Keith Law: Buxton was way more tooled up, but Lewis probably has a better hit tool today than Buxton did at 19. Drew: How quick could Rooker move? He’s old but I don’t know how that translates to a minor league assignment. Do they move him to AA? Keith Law: Doesn’t he have to? He’s older than five current big league hitters (I think). Sending him to low-A seems futile. http://meadowparty.com/blog/

So, no trades for 2-3 years? That's a long time. And one blood line, as it were, SS.

http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/aaron-hicks-looks-more-legit-by-the-day/