So, Who Was the Biggest Winner Last Night?

Jaypers · Aug 16, 2011

I'm extremely pleased at the way things turned out after the deadline last night. I'll be even more so if Topps can ink them for BDP as autos, knowing full well they'll hold back a few for next year's Bowman.

Just wanted to get your opinion as to which organization you think ended up with the best prospects, in retrospect.

morgoth · Aug 16, 2011

Washington signing both Purke and Rendon to MLB deals makes their draft much less sexy than before.

The Pirates got Cole on a minor league deal, major coup and got Bell to sign below his original asking price.

sheetskout · Aug 16, 2011

I think Pittsburgh, but I'm not sure how the Brewers signing two first-round selections doesn't at least warrant them a spot on the list.

triplehattrick21 · Aug 16, 2011

I think boston is overlooked in the fact that they signed all 4 of their guys. They got Barnes, Swihart, Owens, And in my opinion one of the bigger steal of the draft at the 40th pick if he can play healthy- Jackie bradley.

hoopster3977 · Aug 16, 2011

triplehattrick21 said:
I think boston is overlooked in the fact that they signed all 4 of their guys. They got Barnes, Swihart, Owens, And in my opinion one of the bigger steal of the draft at the 40th pick if he can play healthy- Jackie bradley.

Exactly.

The Red Sox made a HUGH haul with their picks. Only time will tell on how many of these players make it into the starting lineups somewhere in the MLB.

AmishDave · Aug 16, 2011

Pittsburgh, then Boston.

Yankees1218 · Aug 16, 2011

As a yankee fan, i hate how it seems thry always pass on guys that fall, like bell, or bradley or purke...
Anyone from their draft any good aside from bichette?

justinmandawg · Aug 16, 2011

KC signed 5 guys that I wasn't sure would sign. They spent 14million plus. I'm so surprised that so many guys that were drafted out of where you'd think they'd go took the money instead of going to school etc. And I'm damn happy about it.

Russ S. · Aug 16, 2011

We signed the big 3 of Bundy, Esposito, & Delmonico, so I'm happy.

solt0131 · Aug 16, 2011

Pittsburgh signed all of their top 10 including 2 guys who would both be top 10 selections in the first round. Far and away it's the Bucs.

bradical · Aug 16, 2011

justinmandawg said:
KC signed 5 guys that I wasn't sure would sign. They spent 14million plus. I'm so surprised that so many guys that were drafted out of where you'd think they'd go took the money instead of going to school etc. And I'm damn happy about it.

I can't wait to see what happens when Bubba comes to Omaha to play for the Triple-A StormChasers. Nebraska fans are going to be ruthless.

Exposfan · Aug 16, 2011

1. Pitt- Cole and Bell, HUGE ,no one thought they would get Bell.
2 Red Sox-Drafted Talent then paid for it.
3 Nationals- Same as Red Sox
4 Diamondback- Bauer and Bradley 2/5 of future rotation
5 Brewers(I am biased) getting Bradley and Jungmann just like Dbacks could be 2/5 of rotation very soon.

Jaypers · Aug 16, 2011

Russ S. said:
We signed the big 3 of Bundy, Esposito, & Delmonico, so I'm happy.

Question for you and any O's fans here - who would you give the title of #1 prospect to in their system now - Bundy or Machado?

I'd say it's pretty darn close.

bballstar029 · Aug 16, 2011

Jaypers said:
Russ S. said:

We signed the big 3 of Bundy, Esposito, & Delmonico, so I'm happy.

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Question for you and any O's fans here - who would you give the title of #1 prospect to now in their system - Bundy or Machado?

I'd say it's pretty darn close.

Big O's fan here, and although I love Machado, I can say without hesitation I view Bundy as our top prospect.

Russ S. · Aug 16, 2011

I'll give it to Machado!

Most Pitching prospects don't live up to expectations.
Manny has impressed so far and has a good head.
Should have a very bright future!

aarne13 · Aug 16, 2011

The Jays signed 11/15 picks from the first 10 rounds. Even though Beede didn't sign th Jays scored big with Daniel Norris, who was rated higher than Beede. Not to mention signing a lot of the tougher picks in Dwight Smith, Kevin Comer, Stilson, Dean, Lopes, Biggs etc.
Definitely not as hyped as some of the first rd players I think that some of these players could be high impact players.

SydBarrett · Aug 16, 2011

Other than the Mariners, which realistically shouldn't even be mentioned but I will make the case because of my bias I have to say the Red Sox did the best. Somebody said earlier, but they signed their first four picks and the biggest steal of the draft (Bradley). as for the Mariners, signing Hultzen solidifies them as having one of the greatest starting pitchers rotation in the major leagues if their farm system can produce. Hernández, Pineda, Hultzen, Paxton and if they leave him a starting pitcher Tijuana Walker. even with their terrible offense, they can win a ton of ballgames if any of these guys live up to their potential. Also, it's hard not to be a nationals fan at this point, they have several really good young players.

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