*Official* 2010 MLB Draft Thread

[DirtySox]

Realistic options I like in the 2nd - 3rd round:

Workman, Eibner, Yordy, Eldemire, Golden, Bettis, Stanek, Solis, Smelter, and Cisco.

[Hitmen77]

Originally Posted by Tragg

How the heck do the Angels score 5 first round picks??? Losing Figgins? What a first-rate organization the Angels are.

And Tampa - who'd they lose in free agency to warrant themselves several?

That's got to be part of our minor league woes...not working the system and getting all of these picks.

Originally Posted by doublem23

To get compensation picks for an FA, they have to be offered and decline salary arbitration (not 100% sure how that process works, but I think at least, you're on the hook for a 1-year-deal that cannot be worth less than 80% of the salary he was just making). That's the caveat, to earn these extra picks, you have to run the risk of these guys believing they can do better on the open market, and considering how unfriendly free agency has been to some vets the last few years, it's debatable whether or not the Sox would offer arbitration to Konerko or AJ. Jenks, on the other hand, is not eligible to be a free agent until after the 2011 season. If he's not traded, the only way he doesn't come back next year is if the Sox don't even tender him a contract which, of course, does not earn you compensation draft picks.

Does anyone have a list of Type A and Type B free agents that the Sox declined to offer arbitration to (and thus pass on supplemental draft picks) since Magglio?

Did we offer arbitration to Cabrerra?

[doublem23]

Originally Posted by Hitmen77

Does anyone have a list of Type A and Type B free agents that the Sox declined to offer arbitration to (and thus pass on supplemental draft picks) since Magglio?

Did we offer arbitration to Cabrerra?

We did. Orlando signed with the A's who held the 13th pick of the 1st Round. Teams do not forfeit the Top 15 overall picks for FA Compensation, so the Sox received an extra pick in the Sandwich Round (#38 used to take C Josh Phegley) and then the A's pick in the 2nd Round (#61 overall used to select Trayce Thompson).

[DirtySox]

Interestingly, many sources are noting that the White Sox would have nabbed Grandal if the Reds hadn't taken him. They would have had to shell out some overslot dough for sure with him. Hopefully that money can be allocated to some premium players that are available in the coming rounds.

[DirtySox]

Some day 1 draft notes:

http://www.mlbbonusbaby.com/2010/6/8...day-1-thoughts

Another BPA list:

http://www.mlbbonusbaby.com/2010/6/8...le-for-day-two

[DirtySox]

Kevin_Goldstein
Sources indicate that Stetson Allie's price tag is $3 million 6 minutes ago via TweetDeck

[Randar68]

Originally Posted by doublem23

you're on the hook for a 1-year-deal that cannot be worth less than 80% of the salary he was just making

This rule does not apply to full free agent eligible veterans. It only applies to SAE players between 3 and 6 years of service time or "super 2" players.

[Randar68]

Originally Posted by DirtySox

They are usually rather conservative in draft spending for some reason.

Not always. They are notorious for taking guys like Austin Jackson and then giving them big out-of-line money.

[DirtySox]

JonathanMayoB3
Day 2 of the #mlbdraft will start with the Nationals taking USD lefty Sammy Solis. 3 minutes ago via OpenBeak

[tm1119]

I would love to see us grab a HS pitcher AJ Cole if he falls to 13. Not sure of his signability, but he projects as a top of the rotation of starter and isnt as raw as most HS pitchers.

http://pnrscouting.com/scoutingreports_2010_coleaj.html

[DirtySox]

Allie to the Pirates!

Good work Pitt.

[DirtySox]

Originally Posted by tm1119

I would love to see us grab a HS pitcher AJ Cole if he falls to 13. Not sure of his signability, but he projects as a top of the rotation of starter and isnt as raw as most HS pitchers.

http://pnrscouting.com/scoutingreports_2010_coleaj.html

Not an easy sign at all. Wants a bunch of money.

[DirtySox]

Damn, Eibner gone too.

[DirtySox]

Red Sox continue with a fantastic draft by selecting Workman.

[EMachine10]

Workman to Boston, damnit.