(Updated 8/2/23) 2023 MLB Draft and Roster Management Discussion Thread

[NighthawkVol]

Austin Jaslove. I thought he did a great job playing SS when Ahuna wasn’t eligible.

Jaslove won’t be playing in Knoxville next season.

 

[vol66]

Carter young got 1.35mil last year in the 17th round


That’s an example of what I am talking about

That’s a fair-ish comparison but it’s also not the norm, but I don’t care to spend a bunch of energy on a Texas player, I hope he gets what he wants.

 

[BruinVol]

That’s a fair-ish comparison but it’s also not the norm, but I don’t care to spend a bunch of energy on a Texas player, I hope he gets what he wants.

oh no doubt it’s not the norm

But neither would be our 2 guys getting more than 150k either

 

[BruinVol]

JMO but I think everyone conceding Galanie at this point are over reacting. I just see him going in the 13th very different than the 11th. Over night last night the higher profile guys (Dickey) we making deals…. If they were agreed upon they went in the 11th Rd. I just don’t think it’s a done deal with Galanie like I do Dickey

 

[chuckiepoo]

JMO but I think everyone conceding Galanie at this point are over reacting. I just see him going in the 13th very different than the 11th. Over night last night the higher profile guys (Dickey) we making deals…. If they were agreed upon they went in the 11th Rd. I just don’t think it’s a done deal with Galanie like I do Dickey

Hmmm. I see the reasoning, but. Dickey had two years of leverage. Galanie did not.

 

[BruinVol]

Hmmm. I see the reasoning, but. Dickey had two years of leverage. Galanie did not.

I’d need to look and see who they picked 11/12th but it appears to me he wasn’t some “big deal” made overnight. Now maybe he just signs for 150k

 

[Probably_in_Class]

With the shrinking of minor league clubs and the living conditions, I would think staying in school with a training table, nice living quarters and no 8 hour bus rides would make it a tough out versus playing Rookie League and Short A ball. Gotta go to class of course.

Now that argument I think is much more valid than the money argument. With some exceptions, quality of life over the next year is much better at UT. A lot of these guys are paying tuition though, so I'm sure the choice is tough. Low-A baseball sounds miserable honestly.

 

[BruinVol]

Now that argument I think is much more valid than the money argument. With some exceptions, quality of life over the next year is much better at UT. A lot of these guys are paying tuition though, so I'm sure the choice is tough. Low-A baseball sounds miserable honestly.

Quality of life has always been better at an SEC but the gap has closed. The minor league experience is now better

 

[chuckiepoo]

I’d need to look and see who they picked 11/12th but it appears to me he wasn’t some “big deal” made overnight. Now maybe he just signs for 150k

Not sure where the fam is at either. Big decision regardless. Do you invest in yourself?

 

[chuckiepoo]

Quality of life has always been better at an SEC but the gap has closed. The minor league experience is now better

But it took closing down a chunk of MiLB.

 

[BruinVol]

Not sure where the fam is at either. Big decision regardless. Do you invest in yourself?

Nil is huge here as well. Imo he’d be a fool to sign for 150k but I don’t know specifics of his situation

 

[chuckiepoo]

Nil is huge here as well. Imo he’d be a fool to sign for 150k but I don’t know specifics of his situation

Tough to know available nil also.

 

[BruinVol]

I’d bet he signs a FA deal after seeing this

 

[chuckiepoo]

I’d bet he signs a FA deal after seeing this

Wow. Hope he comes back.

 

[GOBO-Baseball02]

Getting Jared Dickey for $150k just doesn't seem right.

Another year of school could make him a lot of money.

Don’t quote me on this but Jared will end up getting 400-550k.

The 3rd day can be deceptive. Some people think you don’t make much. In most circumstances, you make better coin on the 3rd day than the late on the 2nd day. I’ll bet Joyce, Jenkins, and Fitz all picked up 6 figures.

 

[6-4-3]

Wow. Hope he comes back.

Many people get hung up on how a player does in college. Yes, it is important for sure. 100%. However, scouts also look for ceiling, potential, and whether a player’s skills translate to the pro level. Not only that, will the player be able to develop, likely avoid injury based on body type, mechanics, etc and have longevity in a pro career. It’s a science, so to speak. Some of our scouts even swear by eye and hair color as an indication of potential longevity and success.

 

[NighthawkVol]

Alex Perry, JUCO SS undrafted, Bradke Lohry, JUCO 2B undrafted, and Dean Curley, Ariel Antigua, Blake Grimmer, Cole Eaton, Bryson Thacker, Matthew Dallas, Derek Schaefer….all high schoolers who were thought to be potential draft losses, undrafted.

This should be an outstanding class of newcomers for Tennessee in 2024.

 

[vol66]

Alex Perry, JUCO SS undrafted, Bradke Lohry, JUCO 2B undrafted, and Dean Curley, Ariel Antigua, Blake Grimmer, Cole Eaton, Bryson Thacker, Matthew Dallas, Derek Schaefer….all high schoolers who were thought to be potential draft losses, undrafted.

This should be an outstanding class of newcomers for Tennessee in 2024.

And a very necessary one, given the next two. I absolutely agree with you.

 

[preacherman20]

One in particular will have a field day after the next year. When you expect a lot of guys to get drafted and they don’t, there is a huge logjam. I don’t know how you equate for it but I’m sure a certain person on here has an expert opinion.

 

[BruinVol]

Fwiw heard Dickey is getting north of 500k

 

[youcancallmeAl]

Combs and Denton coming back would help a ton. Denton would probably be moved to 2nd with Amick playing 3rd. C Moore would be moved to LF or RF where he is playing for Team USA

We know that Denton is a beter 2B than CMo?

 

[Ttucke11]

Alex Perry, JUCO SS undrafted, Bradke Lohry, JUCO 2B undrafted, and Dean Curley, Ariel Antigua, Blake Grimmer, Cole Eaton, Bryson Thacker, Matthew Dallas, Derek Schaefer….all high schoolers who were thought to be potential draft losses, undrafted.

This should be an outstanding class of newcomers for Tennessee in 2024.

Everyone keeps asking who will play SS. Looks like Perry, Lohry, a bunch of Freshman, and current guys on the roster have a massive competition on their hands. Should produce a great talent.

 

[vol66]

Everyone keeps asking who will play SS. Looks like Perry, Lohry, a bunch of Freshman, and current guys on the roster have a massive competition on their hands. Should produce a great talent.

Not everyone.

 

[Ttucke11]

Not everyone.

Maybe not. I will say I haven't seen many words about Villeneuve either. I know JUCOs are hit or miss, but that dude is a walking bomb.

 

[vol66]

Maybe not. I will say I haven't seen many words about Villeneuve either. I know JUCOs are hit or miss, but that dude is a walking bomb.

At some point folks should trust the staff. Honestly I don’t know what it takes, but the class has a fair share, Jaslove another year in the weight room, who knows? Pretty confident nobody here knows what next February looks like.

GBO!!!