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That seems like a a fair analogy. Looking through his numbers at 2B the since getting drafted though, he has shown improvement (at least in FP%) every year. While it doesn't appear to jump off the page and shout gold glove, he (at the minimum) seems to be a solid and capable defender.

Could be a possibility, although the hedging your bets side of me says that he will be on a monitored throwing program at a minimum with some possible game action in Fall Instructs. I can't fully get behind that they wouldn't have him throw at all, even with kid gloves. We shall see I guess. Will be cool to follow either way.

To you, perhaps. If it makes you feel better to slap that particular label on him... go right ahead. Not saying that both parties aren't better served by parting ways, just that being militant about it doesn't make you right.

"Baseball is hard. It's supposed to be hard. If it was easy, everyone would be doing it." My only real quibble with above though is the thought that Sano "ate" his way off the field. It's not his weight that will probably end his tenure with the Twins, it's his inability to adjust to the league and the way that teams now "pitch" him, coupled with as many have said here... how absolutely streaky he is (and a lack of a true defensive home). He has talent. Huge amounts of talent and potential. I don't think anyone can truly dispel that or that fact that even I can see that the guy truly did keep working to get better. But in the end... baseball is hard (and infinitesimally harder at the professional level).

Of course... what do you think those "Navy Guys" drink when they're not swilling Natty Light?

Never had the chance to watch the big boys play on the back fields, but my son has had a few opportunities to pitch at both Jet Blue and the Twins complex. Not quite as cool, but still pretty fun

In that sense, or context, totally agree.

Why does it always come around to "winning" a trade?? Like a team is trying to pull some sneaky ninja trick attack in the middle of the night or storm the enemy team's village and carry off all their women and livestock (Conan... what is best in life?)? My intent isn't to be or come across as snarky. Just more curious than anything why we as fans and the talking head media keep saying, Team X really "won" that trade?

Shouldn't, at least not that much as far as it concerns the first two.

An interesting take, and one that I don't necessarily disagree with. Although... Come to think of it, I don't think anyone down here uses the term "club" when describing any baseball team ?. I'm afraid we are going to have to dock you five (5) points for an incorrect usage of "Southern Terms" and the addition of Northern or Yankee words. ...and we were so close ?

But if I'm not mistaken, that is 5% of the total pool, not slot amount ?. Thus allowing for more flexibility with individual picks. ?‍♂️

I will have to look into further, but I believe that as long as the player doesn't sign a contract with the MLB team he is free to return to college (at least in baseball ?‍♂️). Also, teams aren't generally going to draft a player, especially these days from what I've seen and read, without have the framework for an agreement in place. So here's to hoping he's in Ft. Myers soon .

Teams don't, and shouldn't, draft for need with a pick this high. Like, ever (Except in those exceedingly rare times where need and opportunity meet).

Thanks Chief. Unlike some other answer, this is a lot more thought out. I don't even remotely agree with it ( but then the only time I will ever agree with a Falcon is when we are picking on the Squids or our little step brother Puddle Pirates ), but that's ok. It's hard to be "right" all the time (Go Army, beat Nav... errr Air Force!)

Probably the “Meh, He’s already 21.” It is can easily be perceived by that statement alone. Also, I’m not the only one that seeing that post as snarky. That may or may not be the case, but before taking any further umbrage, stop and reread that first statement. It does come across that way.

What? “Meh, He’s already 21” This makes little to no sense. Instead of declaring a kid washed up at 21, how about given a reasoned, thought out answer instead of the usual “fan” snark.

Who would you have in mind for that price, keeping in mind that Syndergaard got $21M on a prove it deal this last season and he is more of a middle of the order starter now while he tries to reestablish himself?

That's a very black and white take. Understandable, but I will try to elaborate. Every HS and college coach I've every spoken to have agreed with that. They understand that view and even plan their recruiting around it (colleges, not necessarily HS ). Schools will offer more kids than they have spots for, simply because of attrition due to life (things like the draft, not qualifying to get into the school, simply not willing/able to adjust to the next level, etc.). I will stand behind the young man (who is now a senior at UGA) and support his stance on that topic. He understood the playing field he was entering, and he stuck to his word. My point was/is this... he loved baseball and wanted to play on the highest stages. His first choice was college because he truly wanted to be a part of that experience, but... he wasn't stupid. If someone was willing to give him the type of money that a pick such as that entails to play ball, he would have been a fool not to take it. But since he really wanted to play in college, he essential called the Cubs bluff and said if you really want me to walk away from my commitment, make it worth my while. In the end, as much as they wanted him (the teams Senior Scout and front office came to South Georgia to watch him play multiple times and they flew him up to Wrigley for workouts), they didn't want to make that call and thus he happily went to college.

Super cool about both of them. They've definitely earned it .

Thanks much , you as well. That is awesome about the jump. Go on kid... get you some!

I would argue that comment is really just conjecture and that, he would not have gotten to this point if he didn't have a "love of the game". You don't succeed at that level and on that stage if you don't. And those "demands"... the other day I told a story about a kid who graduated 3-4 years ahead of my son (from the same HS) and who was seriously being considered by the Cubs and Red Sox as a top 10 round type of player. However, he is a deeply faith based young man who truly values what his word means and he had committed to UGA to play baseball. He told the Cubs that it would take at least top 3 round money for him to give up his commit and dream of playing college ball. Not because he was greedy or didn't love the game, but he wanted to make sure if he was going to miss out on one dream, he had a safety net for the other. So I guess my point is that when we hear sky high demands, we shouldn't be so quick to dismiss the young man as morally corrupt. There is often more to the story than any of us could ever guess.

But... if the Twins could get Snell for a lottery pick and taking on the salary. That's usually the type of chance you can take, especially for a former Cy Young winner. Not saying the bullpen doesn't still need some reinforcing, but on the surface this might not be a bad deal for either team.

Pretty sure my comment was satire (at least I think it was, wait, where was I going with that.... OH! Look, a kitty!!)

Never again huh? Guess that means that the Twins REALLY got fleeced on some washed up reclamation project named... Nathan I think? That guy was awful...