(Updated 7/13) 2021 MLB Draft and Roster Management Discussion Thread

[Ryno14]

Would seem highly likely that Spikes and Dooney are gone then. We're going to see how much Moore and Stephenson despise class.

 

[Bigorangefan79]

Do we currently have the most players drafted so far at 5?

 

[Bigorangefan79]

Nevermind, it looks like FL has 6 and Louisville 5 as well.

 

[TheMookieMonster]

Keeping Burns was huge, and I cannot say that enough. But Dooney and Spikes potentially being gone would be disappointing. Need Leath, Moore, and Stephenson to not get drafted in the next 2 rounds.

 

[TN_gal]

Do we currently have the most players drafted so far at 5?

Five players is the most ever drafted from our program.

 

[Volunteer08]

Would seem highly likely that Spikes and Dooney are gone then. We're going to see how much Moore and Stephenson despise class.

Let's see how different those numbers look now that NIL money is on the table.

 

[TheMookieMonster]

Let's see how different those numbers look now that NIL money is on the table.

Let's hope it's at least different enough to convince Spikes to come to school.

 

[VolGee4]

We need a generous booster to sign a six figure deal with a couple of these guys.

 

[TN_gal]

 

[vol66]

Congrats to all the Vols taken today!!!

 

[TN_gal]

Round 10...last one for the day.

 

[Halph66]

Loosing Pavolony was my biggest concern. We seem to have players that will fill in all of the vacancies. But we don't have a catcher with game experience at this level.

I'm happy for all the Vols that got drafted though. Go live your dream and make us all proud. I enjoyed watching y'all play. GBO!

 

[TheMookieMonster]

Day 2 - Over.

Vol Selections --> Ferguson, Rucker, Spence, Dallas, and Pavolony.
Commitment Selections --> Dooney, Spikes
Notable Names Not Drafted --> Burns, Leath, Stephenson, and Moore.

It's looking a little bad for our SS commits, but a lot more good than bad today. Hopefully this could be good news for us and Leath.

 

[TN_gal]

Loosing Pavolony was my biggest concern. We seem to have players that will fill in all of the vacancies. But we don't have a catcher with game experience at this level.

I'm happy for all the Vols that got drafted though. Go live your dream and make us all proud. I enjoyed watching y'all play. GBO!

With regards to a catcher, Vols are in a good spot for the transfer catcher from Kentucky, Coltyn Kessler. He was a Buster Poster National Collegiate Catcher of the Year semifinalist this year. He hasn't announced a transfer destination yet, but he would fill the vacancy for an experienced catcher.

 

[Ryno14]

You have to think Moore and Stephenson had a number that teams weren't willing to meet or they would've been drafted. If they flat out told teams they'll sign for whatever (so $100K now), then they didn't do themselves any service.

 

[TN_gal]

 

[cobbwebb0710]

House
Spikes
Dallas
Spence
Fergy
Rucker
Pav
Have all been drafted, who am I missing?
GBO!!

 

[TN_gal]

House
Spikes
Dallas
Spence
Fergy
Rucker
Pav
Have all been drafted, who am I missing?
GBO!!

Dooney

 

[Volunteer08]

You have to think Moore and Stephenson had a number that teams weren't willing to meet or they would've been drafted. If they flat out told teams they'll sign for whatever (so $100K now), then they didn't do themselves any service.

…and from a take home standpoint that looks like ~$70k upon signing, two additional payments of ~$50k each. That’s being generous. My guess is they make it to Knoxville. They would have to be both desperate and unable to make grades to choose to sign.

 

[cobbwebb0710]

I’ll say this, the Twins got a d@mn steal!
If there are 218 players, more solid and more well rounded than Rucker, then the future of MLB is extremely bright.
GBO!!

 

[Halph66]

With regards to a catcher, Vols are in a good spot for the transfer catcher from Kentucky, Coltyn Kessler. He was a Buster Poster National Collegiate Catcher of the Year semifinalist this year. He hasn't announced a transfer destination yet, but he would fill the vacancy for an experienced catcher.

I did read that, but a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
Kessler would be a welcome parachute if we have space and he decides to transfer.

 

[Ryno14]

I'd certainly appreciate seeing a 'Can't wait to be in Knoxville this Fall' type of tweets from Moore and/or Stephenson soon.

 

[vol66]

We basically lose our Friday guy and the entire infield. I feel good about it! Legooooooooooo!!!

We aight!

GBO!!!

 

[matts42012]

Couldnt have turned out much better. Yes, Spikes stinks. Burns coming in could honestly be our Rocker. Him and Blade next year is special.

 

[VolnJC]

Couldnt have turned out much better. Yes, Spikes stinks. Burns coming in could honestly be our Rocker. Him and Blade next year is special.

Gotta think that Blade starts on Fridays right? He sure did earn it down the stretch and ended up leading the starters in ERA I think