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

[Volunteer08]

I can't help but think about our pitching situation. If somehow Jackson Leath stays we could have the best rotation in the nation.

 

[volsfan_17]

I agree. I don't think the Rays will have a lot of room to negotiate though. Entering the draft with 7.95 mil. They drafted the following:

Round 1: Carson Williams 2.5 mil slot value
Round 1 CB: Cooper Kinney 2.15 mil slot value
Round 2: Kyle Manzardo 1.08 mil slot value

I guess it depends on what they're willing to spend on those guys to secure a deal. Spikes may get a bump, but they don't have a ton of money left to spend.

Will Manzardo get full slot value? I figured their top two picks get full slot, then Manzardo and Spikes basically will split their combined slot values.

 

[Daniel_Lincolns_Foot]

Chad Dallas getting paid! Fourth rd to the Blue Jays.

Does this make him Blue Cheese?

 

[TennVols12]

The later it gets, chances Fergy comes back?

 

[TheMookieMonster]

The later it gets, chances Fergy comes back?

He'd probably have to fall out of the first 10 rounds for him to even contemplate it, IMO. Not sure he wants to come back though. He seemed dead set on turning pro.

 

[Ryno14]

It's likely Spikes and Rays have already agreed to a $ figure range, and he is committed to sign with them unless they back away from the $ agreement for some reason.

Have a feeling they're going to have to give Spikes close to a million to sign. Don't seem him signing at slot value.

 

[Ttucke11]

Really hope we can somehow get Spikes and Moore here (although I doubt it), but if not we will still be great with Dooney, Stephenson, Chambers plus the returning guys. Really need the UK catcher.

 

[Halph66]

I can't help but think about our pitching situation. If somehow Jackson Leath stays we could have the best rotation in the nation.

We had one of the best last year.
I agree the potential with the guys that could be here is off the hook. I'm getting giddy.

 

[Lurker]

Liam Spence to the Cubs

 

[TheMookieMonster]

Liam Spence to the Cubs! Nice!

 

[StarRaider]

SIAP

 

[TN_gal]

Hooray for Liam to the Cubs!!

 

[Ryno14]

Let's go!!! Spence to my Cubbies

 

[Volunteer08]

Will Manzardo get full slot value? I figured their top two picks get full slot, then Manzardo and Spikes basically will split their combined slot values.

Your guess is as good as mine in terms of Manzardo's offer. It will all depend what the others sign for too. I highly doubt Manzardo "splits" his with Spikes - each player's agent will negotiate the highest possible signing bonus. Luckily for us, the Rays didn't have a ton of money coming into the draft and there's still a long way to go.

 

[Gilbert]

Max to SD!

 

[TheMookieMonster]

Vols coming off the board like hotcakes now.

 

[TN_gal]

Fergie to the Padres!

 

[TN_gal]

Since Liam was drafted by the Cubs, will we see him with the Smokies?

 

[volsfan_17]

Your guess is as good as mine in terms of Manzardo's offer. It will all depend what the others sign for too. I highly doubt Manzardo "splits" his with Spikes - each player's agent will negotiate the highest possible signing bonus. Luckily for us, the Rays didn't have a ton of money coming into the draft and there's still a long way to go.

Right, I was thinking from the team's perspective, if they split the bonus for Manzardo/Spikes, it'd be about 750K each. Either that or they take a couple SRs with zero leverage in the next few rounds and give them a fraction of their slot value.

 

[Daniel_Lincolns_Foot]

Since Liam was drafted by the Cubs, will we see him with the Smokies?

If he makes it to Double A, then yes.

 

[TheMookieMonster]

Great spot for Spence. Historic franchise. Lots of talent. And he'll get to stay close to Knoxville if he makes it to AA in the next year or so. I bet the Smokies are salivating over having a former Vol to help sell tickets.

 

[fryeguy93]

If he makes it to Double A, then yes.

Without rookie leagues for the first time, the assignments will be interesting. Does everyone go to AZL? Any to South Bend or Myrtle Beach?

 

[Ryno14]

Just a reminder for tomorrow's picks - it's not as frequent now with only 20 rounds, but sometimes teams draft guys knowing they won't sign them just to build that relationship for later on. So let's not freak out tomorrow if some guys get taken.

 

[Volunteer08]

Right, I was thinking from the team's perspective, if they split the bonus for Manzardo/Spikes, it'd be about 750K each. Either that or they take a couple SRs with zero leverage in the next few rounds and give them a fraction of their slot value.

The only problem in that scenario is that the slot value money is gone even if a player rejects the offer. So if they try to low ball Manzardo and he walks away, that's 1.08mil they won't have this year.

 

[volsfan_17]

Great spot for Spence. Historic franchise. Lots of talent. And he'll get to stay close to Knoxville if he makes it to AA in the next year or so. I bet the Smokies are salivating over having a former Vol to help sell tickets.

Spence get to play in that new ballpark downtown or is that too far out?