Discussing MLB's draft (subscription req'd):
We accept the concept of a draft in sports because it has largely been sold as a mechanism for increasing competitive balance—the worst teams get the highest picks. In fact, drafting high and drafting well are completely different things, as any fan of the Pirates—or, at the other end of the [...]
A thread to talk about tonight's draft, in case you are interested. I'd like to see the Wolves get Beasley, I suppose, but they cannot pick 3rd and not take one of Rose, Beasley and Mayo. I'd like to see them, if they are going to trade down, package in Marko Jaric for [...]
In honor of the Wolves' impending draft mistake, let's review Reusse's recent analysis of the franchise's woeful draft performance over the years:
Rounds 7 through 50.
From 1992-2001, Twins drafted after the 7th round who made the majors:
1992: Dan Naulty, Scott Watkins
1993: Kelly Dransfeldt (not signed), Kevin Ohme, Alex Cora (not signed), Ryan Radmanovich, Danny Kolb (not signed), Shane Bowers, Rob Radlosky
1994: David Dellucci (not signed), Corey Koskie, Brandon Puffer
1995: Mike Moriarty, Jeff Harris
1996: Chad Moeller, Mike Lincoln, [...]
The key to a successful drafting strategy is simple to state, but difficult to execute:
Draft the best available player that you can sign.
Don't worry about position. Really. Don't worry about position.
If the Twins happen to have 5 major league average centerfielders in 2010 or 2012 or whenever, then someone is going to need [...]
Just another game at Target Center tonight.
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