June 5, 20188 yr Gonna be hard to sign anyone with leverage to a large overslot deal, given the Hughes trade. Yep exactly, more likely go with a college guy first round save a little $ for picks later. Or the less popular route take a slight HS reach with this pick to save on the next pick for a faller.
June 5, 20188 yr I'd say they should give it their best shot. If it doesn't work out, they get the 21st pick next year. Hardly the end of the world. And $3M+ is still a lot of money. losing a pick is a big deal. I can't find anyone on line that has worked in a FO say anything other than that. you lose a year of development, and you lose potential trade chip. It's not as simple as "they get the pick next year" from what I read.
June 5, 20188 yr I think it's only natural that there's a bit of luster lost after having the No. 1 pick last year, and obviously whoever the Twins get isn't going to have Royce Lewis-type upside, but it's becoming more and more clear that the Twins are going to be able to add a very talented player at 20.
June 5, 20188 yr I think it's only natural that there's a bit of luster lost after having the No. 1 pick last year, and obviously whoever the Twins get isn't going to have Royce Lewis-type upside, but it's becoming more and more clear that the Twins are going to be able to add a very talented player at 20.I can’t believe how well this draft is shaping up for them
June 5, 20188 yr Author I can’t believe how well this draft is shaping up for themNow lets see if they take advantage of it.
June 5, 20188 yr Now lets see if they take advantage of it.Last time a top 5 pitcher fell this far, Twins took that pitcher (Kyle Gibson). Mike Trout was selected a few picks later
June 5, 20188 yr Gonna be hard to sign anyone with leverage to a large overslot deal, given the Hughes trade. Just looked through signings from last year. There are a few near 74 where teams saved about 125000- 150000 with the pick and were able to add that amount. There is one case where the Mariners paid well below slot and gained 450000 to add to their pool. Realistically would 500K be enough to make a difference? The difference between top 10 money and slot at 20 is far more than 500K. In fact it is far more than the 74 slot value.
June 5, 20188 yr Just looked through signings from last year. There are a few near 74 where teams saved about 125000- 150000 with the pick and were able to add that amount. There is one case where the Mariners paid well below slot and gained 450000 to add to their pool.Realistically would 500K be enough to make a difference? The difference between top 10 money and slot at 20 is far more than 500K. In fact it is far more than the 74 slot value. I have no idea, but not having the money isn't going to make it easier.....is it?
June 5, 20188 yr Well, this means one of Kowar and McClannahan will be there for us. College arms that could/should move fairly quickly.
June 5, 20188 yr Here's hoping Casey Mize has a long and healthy career ... after he gets trade out of the division Ditto to Brady Singer.
June 5, 20188 yr If a top player drops in the draft, its because he wants money and only teams with bigger draft pools can sign him. Twins weren't going to be able to sign him even if he was available at their pick.
June 5, 20188 yr Turang is still the guy I want. I'd be okay with a few others too, like Kowar or Rocker.
June 5, 20188 yr I'd go college arm with the players left on the board. Either Kowar or McClanahan sound like great options right now. Edited June 5, 20188 yr by GameDay
June 5, 20188 yr There has been talk about picking Osiris Johnson in the Star Tribune, could be a good double play partner for Royce Lewis
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