June 13, 20179 yr McKay said the Twins approached him about the #1 pick but didn't offer enough money. Twins were looking for somebody they could sign cheaper than the slot value at #1 because they have two more early-ish picks.
June 13, 20179 yr Here is the report on Hunter Greene from: 217 MLB Draft Tracker | BaseballAmerica.com Greene is one of the most intriguing draft prospects of the past few decades. In a class loaded with legitimate two-way prospects, the UCLA recruit is the cream of the crop. He’s a smooth defender at shortstop with plus body control and glove actions to go with plus-plus arm strength. Greene is a below-average runner and possesses a physical 6-foot-4 frame, which lead to questions about his future position if he hits. Offensively, Greene’s calling card is his loud righthanded power; he was a regular home run derby participant and winner on the high school showcase circuit. His pure hitting ability is behind the rest of his tools, and he is still raw in terms of his timing and ability to barrel breaking pitches.Despite a first-round draft profile as a hitter, Greene is more likely to reach the majors as a righthanded pitcher. He has an exceptionally athletic delivery with an easy finish, and he pitched mostly at 95-99 throughout the spring of his senior season, with his fastball reaching as high as 102 mph for some scouts, while others had him topping out at 101. Read more at 217 MLB Draft Tracker | BaseballAmerica.com
June 13, 20179 yr McKay bagging them off the catwalks in the Trop in a season or 2? DH between starts?
June 15, 20179 yr White Sox drafted Tom Crean's son. Pitcher out of Bloomington, IN. That definitely deserves a kiss.
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