2014 BLB Amateur Draft Beginning Tues 11/10

[Matt]

Just to put things in perspective. We are relatively early in the season.

Today I didn't get 7 exports, had 2 DFA issues, 24 minor league teams don't have enough players, and I have 18 players violating the Single A age limit...including three who are 32 years old.

A lot of owners don't need or want another level to manage.

[funclown]

Me and a few guys isn't the point.

The issue is you aren't discussing the rookie league, you're discussing your own draft and trade habits.

What does you trading away your picks and youth for one player have to do with giving young players a chance to develop and maybe help teams that need development to compete?

I'll help you. Nothing.

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Carlos, I'll just say then I'll vote for a rookie league and leave it at that.

No need to discuss further.

[Carlos]

Cuz it's 24 GMs not Carlos and a few guys.

Put it to a vote. If you get 2/3 of the vote it's all good. Pretty sure I know how the Chicago vote will run.

Me and a few guys isn't the point.

The issue is you aren't discussing the rookie league, you're discussing your own draft and trade habits.

What does you trading away your picks and youth for one player have to do with giving young players a chance to develop and maybe help teams that need development to compete?

I'll help you. Nothing.

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[funclown]

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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Cuz it's 24 GMs not Carlos and a few guys.

Put it to a vote. If you get 2/3 of the vote it's all good. Pretty sure I know how the Chicago vote will run.

[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.

[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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[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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[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.

[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.

[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.

[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.

[Sharkn20]

Shall someone start the votation? :)

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[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.

[mike]

Absolutely In favor of a rookie league

[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.