posty 2,611 Posted July 9, 2023 The first two rounds and compensation picks start tonight on MLB Network and ESPN... A total of 70 picks will be made tonight... https://www.mlb.com/news/mlb-draft-overview-and-schedule-2023 For the third straight year, the Draft will be part of All-Star Week. Sunday's action begins at 6 p.m. ET with a one-hour pregame show on MLB Network, followed by Round 1 (including one prospect promotion compensation pick), Competitive Balance Round A (10 picks), Round 2 and Competitive Balance Round B (six picks) and three second-round compensation picks. All 70 picks can be seen on MLB Network, MLB.com, ESPN and, for the first time, ESPN+. Days 2 and 3 can be seen on MLB.com. Day 2 gets underway at 2 p.m. on Monday, with Rounds 3-10 on the slate. The final day, featuring Rounds 11-20, begins at 2 p.m. on Tuesday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 3,152 Posted July 9, 2023 I’m going to potty my shorts. So exciting not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
avoiding injuries 1,505 Posted July 9, 2023 I’m so happy for Reynolds to be on MLB Network and away from the toxic ESPN. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeenHereBefore 1,453 Posted July 9, 2023 Pirates probably go Crews but should take Skenes and they need pitching a lot more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 3,152 Posted July 9, 2023 You think some will be picked first? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeenHereBefore 1,453 Posted July 10, 2023 Pirates made the right call and took Skenes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JustinCharge 2,397 Posted July 10, 2023 Lets bring attention to how MLB clubs build lavish training facilities in the Dominican Republic for the purpose of saving money. Its like how Apple builds its factories overseas to build electronics with essentially slave labor. These clubs can pay for maintenance of the facilities, pay for staff, pay for coaches, and spend on the players what amounts to peanuts compared to what they would spend in the USA. Then they import the products and sell them for top dollar. Some examples: https://www.mlb.com/news/orioles-new-dominican-republic-training-facility That vision is now closer to reality than ever. On Tuesday, the Orioles announced plans to develop a 22 1/2-acre state-of-the-art training academy in Guerra, Dominican Republic, a multimillion-dollar endeavor that represents their latest sizable investment in Latin America under Elias. The complex will house the club's Dominican player-development operations, three full fields, a turfed agility field, batting and pitching tunnels and more, according to the team. https://www.mlb.com/news/marlins-launch-new-baseball-academy-in-dominican-republic Though it might seem hard to believe for Miami's National League Cy Young candidate, that's exactly how Alcantara felt shortly after taking a tour of the Marlins' new state-of-the-art player development complex on Friday afternoon. The 35-acre plot of land -- more than double the size of the old academy and adjacent to the Rangers' -- is a combination of college campus and Spring Training site, featuring baseball and residential facilities meant to help international signees holistically develop as ballplayers and people. It features three Major League-size playing fields, an agility field, four covered batting cage tunnels and a covered set of six pitching mounds, along with a two-story athletic and administration building and a separate residential complex. Remarkably, it was completed on time in 16 months and on budget with a $15 million investment. https://www.minorleagueball.com/2013/4/9/4203922/baseball-academies-in-the-dominican-republic-from-sweatshops-to-big Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bostonlager 2,664 Posted July 10, 2023 I could get into this if baseball wasn't so developmental. The question isn't when, but if we will ever see these guys in the majors. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,611 Posted July 10, 2023 4 minutes ago, bostonlager said: I could get into this if baseball wasn't so developmental. The question isn't when, but if we will ever see these guys in the majors. That is what is so great about it... You really have to do your homework, unlike the other drafts (at least the NFL and NBA)... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
League Champion 1,896 Posted July 10, 2023 17 hours ago, BeenHereBefore said: Pirates probably go Crews but should take Skenes and they need pitching a lot more. Skenes is a ready to go reliever. They should sign and bring him up immediately. He's a stud 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Voltaire 5,182 Posted July 10, 2023 Baseball and Hockey have minor leagues. NFL uses college football and you see the players develop. NBA use to be like that but everyone comes out after one year now so you never know what you have, even with lottery picks anymore. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeenHereBefore 1,453 Posted July 10, 2023 5 minutes ago, League Champion said: Skenes is a ready to go reliever. They should sign and bring him up immediately. He's a stud Yea the ESPN guys was saying that last night when he got drafted. Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,611 Posted July 10, 2023 Off we go for day two of the MLB draft... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,611 Posted July 10, 2023 Four rounds down in a couple of hours... Quality stuff... Four to go for the day... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,611 Posted July 11, 2023 Final day of the draft today…. Hopefully you all have been watching the excitement… Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,611 Posted July 11, 2023 And day three begins... Ten rounds... Another great day!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmh6476 1,010 Posted July 11, 2023 got us a little d1ckey in the 11th round Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
