MLB Draft

[kendesu]

We know Rooker is gone. Congratulations to him!

Quentin Holmes is the first signee to be drafted (2nd Round, 64th pick). I think that pick is valued at around $1.0m. I'm assuming he'll sign.

Any thoughts on which current players/signees will sign?

 

[57stratdawg]

Today is a huge day for MSU baseball. We have 3 or 4 more draft risks, if we can get through today with only 1 or 2 of them off being selected - we'll be in great shape.

 

[engie]

Holmes was the second signee drafted after Reynaldo Rivera...

We have 7ish more recruits that are threats to go today, as is mangum.

 

[aTotal360]

Where would Mangum have to be drafted for him to leave?

 

[57stratdawg]

I think there are alot of factors helping us with Mangum. As far as I know, his financial situation is pretty solid for a 'poor student athlete'. He battled all year with a broken wrist and he's got a chance to really help himself by returning to school.

A team could take him then go over-slot though.

 

[Leeshouldveflanked]

Where would Mangum have to be drafted for him to leave?

I don't think he will be drafted high enough where money will be a determining factor(his family has a good bit of change in their pockets) but if he is ready to go or not will be the decision.

 

[maroonmania]

I think there are alot of factors helping us with Mangum. As far as I know, his financial situation is pretty solid for a 'poor student athlete'. He battled all year with a broken wrist and he's got a chance to really help himself by returning to school.

A team could take him then go over-slot though.

Whether he stays at MSU or goes pro he REALLY needs to get with a good hitting instructor and learn some bat discipline. He has very good hand-eye coordination with the bat but no pro pitcher worth his salt would ever throw him a strike the way he chases pretty much everything out of the zone. And its hard to be a leadoff hitter in the pros when you almost never walk.