Agree, think it is coming.Another bullet for contracting the minors I'm afraid.
Agree, think it is coming.Another bullet for contracting the minors I'm afraid.
The current plan would leave only the Kernels and I-Cubs in Iowa. That would suck.Agree, think it is coming.
A pretty decent write-up on the baseball draft going to only 5 rounds. Down from like 40 possible rounds. Latest in cost cutting measures and I had totally missed this news from a couple of days ago. Written from a Twins perspective but still pretty informative.
Huge implications to since the signing bonuses outside the five rounds as free agents will be capped at $20k. Won't be any bidding wars, more like recruiting wars and selling your organization. And, if it's a SEC bound player the MLB teams will be outbid.
It’s The Incredible Shrinking Draft
MLB Draft Cut To Five Rounds
The only thing that may sway some undrafted guys is the opportunity to sign with whichever team they want. But I agree, this is going to be really interesting to see how it plays out. And whether they stay with something similar for future drafts if the minor league contraction occurs.Gonna be interesting. College teams will be loaded with talent next year. Many more HSers will choose the college route rather than the $20,000. More college players will return. HSers may choose to go JuCo so they can get drafted next year. MLB teams will be more incentivized to tank for draft picks next year.
Holy balls