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Scary relying on Schultz at his point. Just need the Sox version of Martin Perez or Houser. Someone more reliable/predictable that will protect that Bullpen from being overexposed/over worked down the stretch. Especially Newcomb Hudson and Taylor.

Neither possessed his raw catching tools on the defensive side...

Just worried the pro version is somewhere between Dansby Swanson and Brandon Crawford. Occasional All Star, but not a true franchise foundation piece.

Roch is only half a grade higher on the power. Emerson is a grade and a half higher on the hit. Obviously we are projecting here, but it comes down to what you value more. There is definitely more risk with Grady if the hit tool comes in light where Roch can fall-back on that stellar defensive profile from a value standpoint.

More like a John Olerud or Mark Grace...Jacob Gonzalez might actually be closer to 12-15.

It confuses Red Sox fans.

I’m not saying Lackey will be anywhere near these guys, but Harper and Schwarber were both originally catchers who got moved to the outfield shortly into their professional careers. There are probably other examples as well. It’s happened before. That said, I’d just take Roch and be done with it.

Honestly - 15-20 home run power would suck at a #1 pick

If Burress was 5'10, id feel much better. The size is of concern, no doubt about it.

Its not CST. Why do you keep doing that

It sure has been quiet about the new Bears stadium.

I think he is starting against Oakland it all goes well.

I am fine with any of the choices - including a surprise Flora selection at max discount.

Well...it's not on the top of my list to go back lol. I put Detroit, Cleveland and Tampa at the top.

I believe Emerson is 6'3 also, he could end up being a huge dude in his 20s, he's a bit wiry at 185, but I could see him ending up at like 205 when it's all said and done or he could be Chris Sale 😂

Give me your breakdown on Roch.

The funny thing is there is way less drinking at the park than when I was a kid. Back then, Veeck encouraged consumption of hard liquor out there. Stuff is tame compared to the bleachers in the late 70's.

"While homeruns are yet to decorate the baseball card, most think Emerson should have no trouble growing into 20+ homerun output, potentially more as he continues to fill into his frame. Emerson has a chance to age into a special hitter if it can all click, a true hit and power threat. Defensively, Emerson has fully addressed the concerns of him sticking at shortstop as he now showcases plus arm strength across the diamond, solid range and a strong internal clock on top of being a plus runner. Most think he could end up a plus glove at third base, but he's got a strong chance to develop into at least and above average shortstop long term."

I think, if you like him, the carrying tool is his hit tool. Obviously, that's a tough one to project, so if you don't like him, you focus on everything else which is closer to 50s across the card. So, as with all preps, there's some risk here. At PG National last year, he was the consensus top guy in the class. No one else really close, but on pure tools outside of Hit, Lombard has him beat. Elijah Green had a lot of tools too, though. Hit is an absolutely critical tool.

Getting Eduardo Rodriguez via the salary dump route and a mid-level prospect would be fine with me. He is nothing special, but he will give you innings and is lefthanded.

Projected somewhere/anywhere south of Bruce Harper...depending on who you talk to. Scouting Grades: He has received grades of Hit: 65, Power: 55, Run: 55, Arm: 60, Field: 60, Overall: 65 Future Projection: As Emerson continues to fill out physically, scouts expect his power to become more consistent. He projects to develop average to above-average power, potentially translating to 15–20+ home runs per season at the professional level once fully mature.