The Philadelphia Phillies have surprisingly competed thus far in 2016, and it has been in large part due to the youth rebellion within their system. Aaron Nola is the ace of a young and upcoming staff, while names Odubel Herrera and Tommy Joseph are leading the charge on offense. After a few quality drafts and an offseason of successful trades saw them revamp their farm system, they have a bevy of young stars on the pipeline as well.
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New York Yankees 2016 MLB Draft: quick thoughts on day one
The New York Yankees did pretty well on the first day of the MLB Draft. They were able to lock up a top five talent, while getting one of the more unheralded middle infield bats in the draft.
Keep reading for my thoughts on day one of the 2016 MLB Draft.
MLB Draft Profile: Who is the next DII or DIII MLB star?
The MLB Draft is just a day away. Most of the high school and college players that are going to go in the first two rounds are household names at this point. But what about the diamonds in the rough? What about the Division II and Division III players that may be looking for their big break?
Last season saw 84 Division II athletes get taken in the draft, while 11 hailed from Division III. Who are some of the names that could go relatively early in this season’s MLB Draft?
What DII and DIII players will go this weekend? Keep reading to find out!
The Los Angeles Dodgers “dilemma”: Jharel Cotton — reliever or start?
Since being drafted in 2011, Jharel Cotton is seemingly a pitcher searching for a role. Now that he appears to be on the brink of making his big league debut, there is still a little uncertainty in how he can be most effective.
The jury is still out: is Jharel Cotton a future reliever or can he become that starter the Los Angeles Dodgers had once hoped for?
The diminishing value of wins in the MLB
Remember my friend Holloway? If you don’t, he is my friend that I have labeled the angriest baseball fan in the history of the game. His text tirades or casual out-for-drink rants are invaluable to me, as I often expand them and turn them into a piece on Wayniac Nation. Most often, I find myself agreeing with him, as I did when he was upset about comments on Mike Trout.
Well, what has Holloway ticked off this time?
Top 3 names that could crack the Top 10 in the MLB Draft
Thus far, the Today’s Knuckleball MLB Draft profiles have taken a look at ten players projected to go inside the top ten, as well as one wild card in the Florida Gators Buddy Reed.
But what about those names right on the cusp? What about those guys that people murmured about in February but had huge springs and are now in the top-ten conversation?
Here are three names to keep an eye on as Thursday’s MLB Draft quickly approaches.
The New York Yankees Miguel Andujar is flying under the radar
I have said it before, but it’s worth repeating. Growing up a New York Yankees fan, I have been duped by the Baby Bombers prospect hype machine too many times. That’s not to say I don’t believe Luis Severino won’t bounce back, nor does it mean that I don’t believe that Aaron Judge will be the starting right fielder soon (even though I stand pat in what I said last month in that he is not ready for his promotion).
Continue reading about the Yankees under the radar prospect.
MLB Draft Profile: Florida’s Buddy Reed, an interesting prospect
There is arguably no more intriguing prospect in the 2016 MLB Draft than Florida’s Buddy Reed. While it is difficult to project this year’s top-ten and even top overall pick, it is seemingly even harder to figure out where Reed will go. There hasn’t been a prospect like Reed on this year’s draft board. He is a prospect that could go as early as the top-15 or as late as the middle of the second round.
Keep reading for more on one of this year’s drafts more intriguing prospects.
MLB Draft Profile: Defense extraordinaire Delvin Perez
Nick Senzel may be the more polished infielder heading into June 9th MLB Draft, but the most exciting infield prospect may just be Delvin Perez. Perez, who will be just 17-years old on draft day, is the best middle infielder on the board, and will almost certainly go in the first 10 picks.
MLB Draft Profile: New York’s finest Ian Anderson
While teams in the top-five are trying to figure out if Jason Groome or Riley Pint will be the first high school arm off the board, there’s a few high schoolers who will be content going in the next wave. One of those arms happens to be the best high school athlete that New York has to offer in this year’s MLB Draft.
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