The Official MLB 2024 Amateur Draft Lottery Thread

[Hubs]

4 minutes ago, Ron Mexico said:

Is Jace a CF ?

He’s playing CF for Texas A&M I believe. He’s a plus defender in the corners and will  likely be average to good CF in the majors. I don’t think he’s an elite defensive CF like Keirmaier but he’s probably Trout like defensively. Right @taylorblakeward?

[Second Base]

58 minutes ago, tdawg87 said:

Wait. So the Nationals are getting the #1 pick? 

@Second Base

They had a good chance but come the actual fuck on. 

It’s narrative, man. MLB wants the good story because it puts butts in seats and eyes glued to their streaming service and subsequently, money in their pocket. 
 

Jackson vs Ethan, Orioles vs Nats, Matt looking on. It sells.

The Angels just aren’t that compelling in this circumstance, so them getting the second pick is a huge victory. LaViolette may be shades of Aaron Judge. 

Edited December 10, 2024 by Second Base

[Second Base]

And yes folks, this means the Angels get Jace LaViolette, who is a better than 45 grade hitter as MLB.com says.

[Docwaukee]

they'd have drafted Jace at #1 anyway.  

[Angels in 2030]

1 hour ago, Angelsfan1984 said:

LFG!!! Easy pick. Holliday or LaViolette!

Agreed -- no brainer.  Don't mess this up (Perry/Arte) and go with an easy sign meh guy.  

[Hubs]

Just now, Docwaukee said:

they'd have drafted Jace at #1 anyway.  

The Nats could take him #1. That’d leave Holliday for the Angels so it’s a win win. 

[Docwaukee]

Just now, Hubs said:

The Nats could take him #1. That’d leave Holliday for the Angels so it’s a win win. 

they won't

[Tank]

2 hours ago, Angelsfan1984 said:

if they get a top 3 pick im going to make a tier list about sunflower seed flavors.

let's go! are you going to write it alphabetically or numerically? 

[Angelsfan1984]

2 minutes ago, Tank said:

let's go! are you going to write it alphabetically or numerically? 

Crap I literally meant to write if they don’t get a top 3…guess I better stick to my word and get to writing. Original has to be number 1 right!?! 

[Ochocinco!]

Lettttssss goooooooooooo

[Second Base]

14 minutes ago, Docwaukee said:

they'd have drafted Jace at #1 anyway.  

You underestimate the Angels ability to screw up a golden opportunity.

[Angel Oracle]

The one concern with LaViolette is the swing and miss, as scouting reports generally say.

If that continues, do the Halos go the “can never have enough pitching” route, and take someone like Arnold or Bremmer, ranked right after LaViolette?

[Ron Mexico]

38 minutes ago, Docwaukee said:

they'd have drafted Jace at #1 anyway.  

Why is that when Holiday could become a 3rd baseman?

[totdprods]

This time two years ago, some folks didn’t have Skenes going until the 4th or even 7th pick either on some mocks. A lot can change, so a dominant arm could emerge in that slot. 

In some ways I am kind of glad they got #2 instead of the top spot, because regardless how good Holliday winds up being, there’s going to be a decent amount of pressure for him to go 1-1, and the Angels can avoid being in that position.

Edited December 11, 2024 by totdprods

[Second Base]

19 minutes ago, Angel Oracle said:

The one concern with LaViolette is the swing and miss, as scouting reports generally say.

If that continues, do the Halos go the “can never have enough pitching” route, and take someone like Arnold or Bremmer, ranked right after LaViolette?

As long as they take one of the top 3 nabes we see up there, I’d call it a win.

[Blarg]

Perry will pick someone that should be a second rounder so he can save money for his 9th pick. 

[Ron Mexico]

3 minutes ago, Blarg said:

Perry will pick someone that should be a second rounder so he can save money for his 9th pick. 

My Ass you can't do that with the 2nd pick overall.  It's a 2 man race you have to get one or the other . Ps I see your sarcasm 

[mmc]

The lottery is still stupid as shit and should be done away with

[eaterfan]

Weren't the Angels able to sign Caden Dana using their draft slot savings? Why is that a bad strategy? I don't follow the draft closely enough to know about all the players, but it seems like the MLB draft is much more random than other sports. Isn't getting more bites at the apple good?

I have heard of Holliday, and that he's a generational talent in the Griffey, ARod, Harper mode, but haven't really heard much about anyone else.

[totdprods]

19 minutes ago, eaterfan said:

Weren't the Angels able to sign Caden Dana using their draft slot savings? Why is that a bad strategy? I don't follow the draft closely enough to know about all the players, but it seems like the MLB draft is much more random than other sports. Isn't getting more bites at the apple good?

I have heard of Holliday, and that he's a generational talent in the Griffey, ARod, Harper mode, but haven't really heard much about anyone else.

I don’t think it’s a bad strategy at all, especially when you have a really bad or really thin farm. Statistically, the odds are not dramatically different when it comes to getting a perennial All Star or an above-average regular in the early rounds once the first handful of prospects goes off the board. 

Picking 1-2 though kinda bucks that though. Not much reason to try and save money with that pick unless the draft is incredibly deep or there’s a very specific player you want/have a relationship with, so not sure that strategy will be present this time around. A lot can change though. 

[tdawg87]

They can't try to save money with a top 2 pick. That's so fucking astronomically idiotic. We aren't picking 2nd in every round. 

[Ender]

2 hours ago, Inside Pitch said:

Jerry Dipoto has to be sky high right now...

 

From 15th to 3rd with a winning record is pretty awesome. 

I still think the lottery is dumb even though the Mariners got incredibly lucky.

[tdawg87]

The lottery is obviously fucking stupid and needs to go away.

[eligrba]

25 minutes ago, Ender said:

From 15th to 3rd with a winning record is pretty awesome. 

I still think the lottery is dumb even though the Mariners got incredibly lucky.

This is the guy that signed Baldoquin over Vlad Jr. despite all of the available information regarding both.

Dipoto is fully capable of drafting another "Sam Bowie".....which I hope he does.

[Stradling]

I like the lottery. I don’t want teams that tank multiple years to actually benefit.