mlb-draft Stories - House Of Sparky
Stephen Strasburg Debuts Tonight
I generally view televised MLB as a trip to the dentist's chair, but I'm not immune to the hype. And tonight the hype lands in Washington DC. The Nationals have already issued 187 media credentials - about the same as a World Series game, and they're anticipating a sell-out. One of many on the...
Longhorns and the MLB Draft
The MLB draft is yesterday and today. Not much damage yesterday. Kyle Russell was picked by the Dodgers with the 93rd pick in the 3rd Round. He was picked 142nd by the Cardinals last year so he made some money by coming back to school for another year. He set the Texas career home run record. Texas...
Are the Indians getting better at drafting players?
While everyone debates the ramifications of the newly christened CBA, I think one of the biggest takeaways is that, for better or worse, the playing field for acquiring amateur players has been leveled. If I am correct, the importance of being good at amateur evaluation has risen for a low-revenue...
Wednesday Rockpile: Examining the New MLB Collective Bargaining Agreement
Yesterday was a great day for baseball labor negotiations, as MLB and the player's union agreed to a 5 year labor deal, guaranteeing 21 years of labor peace. Here's a detailed summary of the agreement from the Biz of Baseball and a less technical one from MLB SBNation. For those of you with ESPN...
Tuesday Rockpile: Rockies Sign Tyler Anderson, No One Else
In a surprise to no one, the Colorado Rockies signed 1st round and 20th overall pick Tyler Anderson yesterday, right at the deadline. The left-handed starter adds to a suddenly booming mid-to-upper level stable of rotation arms in the system, joining Drew Pomeranz (tomorrow), Alex White, Chad...
Amir Garrett signs with the Cincinnati Reds, will play for St. John's
When we didn't hear word about Amir Garrett signing with the Cincinnati Reds, who drafted him a few months back in the MLB draft, it seemed that perhaps the two parties wouldn't come to an agreement by the August 15th deadline. Garrett, who has not yet enrolled in classes at St. John's, has been in...
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