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Official 2026 MLB Draft Thread - Picks & Discussion

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4 minutes ago, fathom said:

Makes the most sense. Infield is going to be awesome.

Me likey right-handed hitter.

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  • almagest
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    I dunno about you guys but I think it's pretty sweet to be in first place and also have the first pick in the draft.

  • DirtySox
    DirtySox

    Get the f*** out of my thread.

  • DirtySox
    DirtySox

    Mispronouncing the #1 overall pick's last name is HUGE cringe. Jesus f*** Manfred.

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3 minutes ago, CBJ03 said:

More likely he moves to 3B and Varags to 1b and Mune to DH.

I could see that happening as well. I just think Colson’s bat is too valuable to risk destroying his back by having him play the infield where he’s constantly bending over to field ground balls.

I’m surprised KLaw didn’t think it would be Roch. Despite the buzz at the Combine, it seems he was their guy since they won the lottery.

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Oof. Now I like it less.

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10 minutes ago, DirtySox said:

When they acquired the additional pick I was kind of assuming a college arm somewhere early. Plenty to be had at 34. Maybe Radel.

I think that makes more sense than Thome. College juniors are obviously much harder to float to a specific pick, so makes more sense if there is a college arm they love and were aggressive in increasing their chances in getting him.

3 minutes ago, fathom said:

I’m surprised KLaw didn’t think it would be Roch. Despite the buzz at the Combine, it seems he was their guy since they won the lottery.

Law makes most his clicks being contrarian to the industry. He'll never change. Too much money in his role as gadfly.

2 minutes ago, Chicago White Sox said:

I think that makes more sense than Thome. College juniors are obviously much harder to float to a specific pick, so makes more sense if there is a college arm they love and were aggressive in increasing their chances in getting him.

Will the Sox other 2 picks be made today as well?

2 minutes ago, AntMan26 said:

I could see that happening as well. I just think Colson’s bat is too valuable to risk destroying his back by having him play the infield where he’s constantly bending over to field ground balls.

Taking him off SS/3B wipes out a lot of his premium defensive value off the table ...at least 2-3 fWAR.

2 minutes ago, DirtySox said:

Oof. Now I like it less.

I can't get too caught up in this.

3 minutes ago, wegner said:

Will the Sox other 2 picks be made today as well?

5 picks

5 minutes ago, fathom said:

Harold knows a lot of these guys. He was at least at the Combine

I'm surprised. I'm used to these analysts not knowing very little about the guys.

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Rays pick is in. Unsure if people care about spoilers for other teams.

Grady Emerson - Bonus around 10 million.

Our draft room looks way better than the dog s%*# the Rays and Twins have.

2 minutes ago, ron883 said:

Our draft room looks way better than the dog s%*# the Rays and Twins have.

All the money JR got in cash considerations trades

8 minutes ago, DirtySox said:

Oof. Now I like it less.

Spoiler tag bro

13 minutes ago, CBJ03 said:

Supposedly its for 9.5 mil. 1.8 under slot.

That's a solid start, if true.

4 minutes ago, DirtySox said:

Rays pick is in. Unsure if people care about spoilers for other teams.

Grady Emerson - Bonus around 10 million.

Wasserman Agency ... whatever the new name is now, making some serious bank today.

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I've mentioned it before. But having Bonemer and Roch together in AA/AAA and potentially on the same timeline will be great fun. Might see them both in 2027.

Awaits Lip coming in to tell me there won't be a 2027 Season.

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2 minutes ago, Soxfest said:

All the money JR got in cash considerations trades

Is Roch willing to accept any of his $10 mill in cash considerations??

9 minutes ago, DirtySox said:

Oof. Now I like it less.

I will be curious to see the difference in numbers between guys

9 minutes ago, DirtySox said:

Oof. Now I like it less.

Ugh that really sucks. Bummer they couldn’t negotiate something south of $10M here.

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2 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said:

I will be curious to see the difference in numbers between guys

Evidently Grady is getting close to 10 million. Sounds like both guys are higher than initial projections.

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4 minutes ago, ron883 said:

Our draft room looks way better than the dog s%*# the Rays and Twins have.

I wouldn't be making fun of the Rays draft room considering they are one of the best teams in the league at drafting and developing.

3 minutes ago, DirtySox said:

I've mentioned it before. But having Bonemer and Roch together in AA/AAA and potentially on the same timeline will be great fun. Might see them both in 2027.

Awaits Lip coming in to tell me there won't be a 2027 Season.

Bonemer to second, third, LF or 1B/DH?

3 minutes ago, wegner said:

Is Roch willing to accept any of his $10 mill in cash considerations??

That's a way to get fired.

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