2014 BLB Amateur Draft Beginning Tues 11/10

[Z]

It's worth mentioning Salazar might be BLB-ready now.

He looks like he is already a better option than Alex Gomez against RHP.

Maybe they would be a good platoon for this year, with Gomez also serving as a defensive replacement late in games as Salazar gains more experience in the field.

That's what I would do, anyway.

Maybe Salazar isn't as talented as some other guys on the board.

But there's something to be said about getting someone who can play now instead of a 17 year old who might be good five or six years from now.

[mike]

I see that Salazar is all over the board. Well shark, all I can say is that if he's the guy the Dallas Sharks are proud to draft then you made the right pick!

[Delandis]

It's worth mentioning Salazar might be BLB-ready now.

He looks like he is already a better option than Alex Gomez against RHP.

Maybe they would be a good platoon for this year, with Gomez also serving as a defensive replacement late in games as Salazar gains more experience in the field.

That's what I would do, anyway.

Maybe Salazar isn't as talented as some other guys on the board.

But there's something to be said about getting someone who can play now instead of a 17 year old who might be good five or six years from now.

I agree 100%, Z.

I'd personally give him a couple months in AAA and if he does well there, straight to the fire kid.

[Carlos]

Don't listen to anyone, Shark.

Keep him in A ball. Make sure you slow cook him as much as possible.

[Sharkn20]

5/6/6/6/5 potential by my scout. All over 5 developed :)

He will start in A, then middle season AA, next year AA then AAA. 2016 he will reunite with all the young generation of Sharks to start the party :)

1 year and a half to go

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[Hank]

5/6/6/6/5 potential by my scout. All over 5 developed :)

He will start in A, then middle season AA, next year AA then AAA. 2016 he will reunite with all the young generation of Sharks to start the party :)

1 year and a half to go

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Honestly, I'd listen to Delandis.
He's ripe now, having almost hit his full potential already.
Don't be too scared to move him along if he's able to acclimate himself through your minor league systems.

[Carlos]

No really. Keep him in A ball. Also keep the rest of your AAA talent in AAA.

Trust me. It's so much better for your team to just keep everyone in the minors.

[Sharkn20]

No really. Keep him in A ball. Also keep the rest of your AAA talent in AAA.

Trust me. It's so much better for your team to just keep everyone in the minors.

And just win minor trophies? :)

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[Delandis]

Depending if my guy drops, im still willing to move into the top 11.

Anywhere before 12 though, because I'm pretty sure Matt is going to pick him. :)

[Carlos]

And just win minor trophies? :)

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Yes. Blb championships don't matter. Lager trophies even less.

But AAA? So tough. Real men win those.

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[funclown]

Mi Scout has him as one of the best hitters in the draft and OSA as the best one available... Includibg his College stats and his scouting report, is only his average D# at this point that made me wonder, but my scout didn't like Teel at all... So, what can I say :)

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For what it's worth Talley never saw an inning of A ball. He turned out alright. I'd start there, then get him to AAA before seasons end. Spring training debut in 2015 and go from there.

This coming from a notorious slow cooker.

[funclown]

For what it's worth Talley never saw an inning of A ball. He turned out alright. I'd start there, then get him to AAA before seasons end. Spring training debut in 2015 and go from there.

This coming from a notorious slow cooker.

Just add to this since he was a mid 1st projection from my scout:

Try to least wait to see if he can show a bit more power. Also his rating versus lefty splits can use some work. He plays eh defense (another development Optus)and isn't very fast so he needs to show some pop from his bat in order to justify a top 5 pick. His lack of power the past few seasons in the cape are a bit concerning.

[funclown]

Wow, talk about the draft board being out of whack so early in the draft.

[bparks1987]

Just my personal opinion but I really don't see the harm in starting him in A ball and seeing what he can do. If by the end of the season he's showing solid numbers move him up next year. Rushing him can work out or it can really stun his growth. Starting him in A ball can't hurt him.

[Delandis]

There's no right or wrong way.

One famous GM used to say, "it is an art,not a science."

Funclown would keep guys in the minors until they were 32 if he could, and I'd promote at 19 if I think he's ready. It's just a personal preference and you can have success either way.