Feeds:
Posts
Comments

Archive for the ‘Draft’ Category

Breaking Down Keith Law’s Top-100 Prospect List

Posted in Baseball, Draft, Mets, Minors, MLB, Prospects, Red Sox, Yankees, tagged , on February 9, 2012 | 6 Comments »

Note: This post has been revised to correct an error. In the original version, Red Sox prospect Xander Bogaerts was assigned to the Reds. All other assignments have been verified, and the chart and relevant text have been updated. Prospecting has become a big part of being a baseball fan, and at no point is […]

Read Full Post »

The Pitchers Who Got Away

Posted in Baseball, Draft, MLB, Prospects, Trades, Yankees, tagged , on January 20, 2012 | 7 Comments »

The Yankees’ recent acquisition of Michael Pineda has caused mixed emotions for many fans. Excitement about adding a rare talent to the rotation has been balanced by regret over losing one the franchise’s mostly highly touted offensive prospects. As bright as Pineda’s future might be, it’s still hard to not think about Jesus Montero potentially becoming […]

Read Full Post »

“Recommended Slots” Make Sense for All Parties to New Baseball CBA

Posted in Baseball, Business and Finance, Draft, Yankees on November 14, 2011 | 2 Comments »

In a year that has seen the NFL and NBA deal with acrimonious labor negotiations, MLB is on the verge of ratifying a new collective bargaining agreement without the slightest bit of rancor. However, there has been one point of contention: the escalating bonuses being paid to those selected in the Rule IV amateur draft. […]

Read Full Post »

Non-Contenders Continue to Vie for Draft-Related Consolations

Posted in Baseball, Draft, MLB, Red Sox on September 21, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

At the beginning of the month, it looked as if baseball had a pennant race problem. With the exception of first place in the AL West, every other playoff position was secured by at least a five game lead. Included among those “safe” teams were the Red Sox and Braves, who each enjoyed a nine […]

Read Full Post »

Yankees’ Gain Would Have Been NFL’s Loss If Elway Had Chosen Baseball

Posted in Baseball, Draft, MLB, NFL, Yankees, tagged on June 8, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

  Thirty years ago today, the Yankees drafted a Hall of Famer, two-time champion, multiple-record holder, and iconic cultural figure. Unfortunately, the player they selected never appeared in a single major league game. With the last pick in the second round of the 1981 June draft, the Yankees selected a 20-year old outfielder from Stanford […]

Read Full Post »

Unfamiliarity Breeds Contempt in MLB Draft

Posted in Baseball, Draft, MLB, Yankees, tagged on June 7, 2011 | 2 Comments »

The Rule IV major league baseball draft used to be an afterthought, so it’s nice to see the process gaining more notoriety. One reason for the increased level of interest has been the proliferation of amateur baseball coverage. Once the exclusive domain of outlets like Baseball America, the field now includes a variety of respected […]

Read Full Post »

Early Returns: MLB Draftees Who Have Jumped Right Into the Big Leagues

Posted in Baseball, Draft, MLB, tagged , on June 6, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

Once conducted in relative obscurity, the MLB Rule IV draft has gained increased exposure over the last few years. However, because even the best prospects usually don’t surface in the majors for at least a year or two after being signed, the interest level in baseball’s draft continues to pale in comparison to the events […]

Read Full Post »

« Newer Posts - Older Posts »