2020 MLB Draft – Day 1

June 11, 2020

The evening started with a couple of important comments. Per Rob Manfred – “We’re going to play Baseball in 2020” Announcement with all 30 GMs united in their support for Black Lives Matter.  The united front was the brainchild of Theo Epstein.  It is certainly a fantastic program in light of current events, but it needs to be more than just feel good platitudes in order for there to be…

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2020 Draft Prelude

May 23, 2020

As I am sure all baseball fans have learned, the MLB Draft will be limited to five rounds.  I know 2D2 is in the process of preparing a more detail analysis, but I thought a little preliminary might be worthwhile.   The draft will be remote, virtual, and will be held June 10-11.  Round 1 and the Competitive Balance Round A (37 picks) will be held Wednesday, June 10.  Rounds…

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