2014 BLB Amateur Draft Beginning Tues 11/10

[Z]

With the talent coming out of the draft the past couple seasons (and yes its been talented no matter what some people like to think), it may be time to explore that rookie league again.

Those guys are getting squeezed out in the minors because our BLB rosters are above the game's expected talent level.

I'm still in favor of it.

It's hard adding ten draft picks to your single-A roster, especially if you want to draft high school players who might need three or even four or five years at single-A.

The spots for those ten draft picks must come from somewhere.

Guys get squeezed.

There are only so many 17-18 year old kids you can keep on your roster for multiple years.

[Carlos]

Yeah it's those high school kids that are a problem.

I have some I would love to develop and wait on. I realize most won't ever develop, but two seasons isn't enough.

And yet I'll need to make a hard choice. Either I'm promoting guys that aren't ready for AA or I'm cutting guys that simply need more time.

And truth is, as much as I enjoy the BLB majors experience, I get more joy in watching my minor league players develop. Almost to a fault but that's my BLB enjoyment. I prefer watching these players develop into talented souls than wins. If it makes me a bad GM, oh well.

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[Sharkn20]

Am agree with the Rookie League, capped at 20 years 364 days old. Then A 23 years and 364 days old as it's right now :)

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[Carlos]

Am agree with the Rookie League, capped at 20 years 364 days old. Then A 23 years and 364 days old as it's right now :)

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Rookie capped at 20 sounds about right.

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[Z]

And truth is, as much as I enjoy the BLB majors experience, I get more joy in watching my minor league players develop. Almost to a fault but that's my BLB enjoyment. I prefer watching these players develop into talented souls than wins. If it makes me a bad GM, oh well.

I hear you. I find that there's a lot more interesting things going on in the minors. In the BLB, in general I already know who's good and what needs to be done. The minors involve more interesting decisions.

[mike]

Absolutely In favor of a rookie league

[Spectre]

Rookie league sounds like a good idea, could be a short season league that starts in June when the draft is imported or something to that liking.

[Sharkn20]

Shall someone start the votation? :)

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[funclown]

I'll vote no.

We can't keep everyone. We already did away with rule V which has clogged the minors enough. Now we want to keep 20-25 additional players cuz we want to avoid making a tough decision?

Truthfully we hold on to our players in "hope" someday that can make the BLB big show. I'm as guilty as anyone hoping that former top 100 is gonna click at age 26-27. It's foolish hope. Same goes for the eleven or twelve 18 year olds who needs a +1 ratings bump in almost every category to become a fringe player.

It's a deep and really good draft that won't be like this again for probably 8-10 seasons. Make the tough decision. It's what makes being a GM fun.

[Z]

I'll vote no.

We can't keep everyone. We already did away with rule V which has clogged the minors enough. Now we want to keep 20-25 additional players cuz we want to avoid making a tough decision?

Truthfully we hold on to our players in "hope" someday that can make the BLB big show. I'm as guilty as anyone hoping that former top 100 is gonna click at age 26-27. It's foolish hope. Same goes for the eleven or twelve 18 year olds who needs a +1 ratings bump in almost every category to become a fringe player.

You're arguing against keeping 26-27 year old players at the top of the minor leagues who had every opportunity to succeed and didn't. The league ruled in agreement with you on this subject already.

We're discussing what to do with 17-20 year old players who might not be receiving real chances to succeed and develop.

They are different conversations.

[Delandis]

I'll vote no.



We can't keep everyone. We already did away with rule V which has clogged the minors enough. Now we want to keep 20-25 additional players cuz we want to avoid making a tough decision?



Truthfully we hold on to our players in "hope" someday that can make the BLB big show. I'm as guilty as anyone hoping that former top 100 is gonna click at age 26-27. It's foolish hope. Same goes for the eleven or twelve 18 year olds who needs a +1 ratings bump in almost every category to become a fringe player.



It's a deep and really good draft that won't be like this again for probably 8-10 seasons. Make the tough decision. It's what makes being a GM fun.

Pat must've hacked Funclown's account.

[funclown]

You're arguing against keeping 26-27 year old players at the top of the minor leagues who had every opportunity to succeed and didn't. The league ruled in agreement with you on this subject already.

We're discussing what to do with 17-20 year old players who might not be receiving real chances to succeed and develop.

They are different conversations.

Agree different subjects but it all fits in with "I have to make a tough decision"

If you draft 26 players (exaggerating) in one draft might to look at your minors and see if 26 spots are available. Do you package a few picks to move up for one player? Might you move a few picks for future seasons and basically bank it?

Not everyone is immersed into this game. There are times (I'll admit not recently) people have a tough time filling up they're single A team.

[Carlos]

Well I disagree with you on the draft not being good for another 8-10 years.

I personally think your valuation of the draft classes is completely wrong and has been for seasons.

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[Carlos]

Agree different subjects but it all fits in with "I have to make a tough decision"

If you draft 26 players (exaggerating) in one draft might to look at your minors and see if 26 spots are available. Do you package a few picks to move up for one player? Might you move a few picks for future seasons and basically bank it?

Not everyone is immersed into this game. There are times (I'll admit not recently) people have a tough time filling up they're single A team.

So basically what you're saying is you'll trade several young players for one older player and that problem now belongs to someone else.

I think I know why you don't care about this discussion.

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[funclown]

Well I disagree with you on the draft not being good for another 8-10 years.

I personally think your valuation of the draft classes is completely wrong and has been for seasons.

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Not as 'visibly' good as this. Always hidden gems in other drafts.

Well judging by our careers I'd have have to give you the nod.