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

[TN_gal]

I could see Griffin Merritt putting further schooling on hold if he gets the right offer.

Yes, Griffin mentions that possibility in a recent interview on the Diamond Vols podcast. (I highly recommend this episode. He gives a wonderful interview and insights.)

 

[TN_gal]

These are our incoming guys I found on that mock:

Carson Rucker at 156
Matthew Dallas at 196
Ariel Antigua at 342
Blake Grimmer at 416
Derek Schaeffer at 443
Bradke Lohry at 502
Brayden Sharp at 512
Cole Eaton at 515
Dean Curley at 571

No Ryan Galanie, no Alex Perry.

Let me know if I missed anybody. The names are searchable.

Thanks for looking up our guys, @NighthawkVol!

It's great that the names are searchable.

 

[Volprofch05]

@TheMookieMonster do you have any idea which shortstops the Red Sox are looking to draft this year?

 

[txbo]

 

[OldTimer]

I think the Pirates cut a deal with Max Clark and save +/- millions

 

[Volfan1000]

My Braves have the 24th pick in the first round.

Can draft picks be traded like in the NFL and NBA?

There is a pre draft show currently airing on MLB Network if anybody is interested in watching it.

 

[IH8TheHaslams]

My Braves have the 18th pick in the first round.

Can draft picks be traded like in the NFL and NBA?

Negative

 

[cobbwebb0710]

The 2023 MLB Draft begins Sunday, July 9th, 2023 at 7PM EDT (ESPN, MLB Network) and ends Tuesday, July 11th, 2023. There are 20 rounds in this year's draft.

When: July 9, 2023 (Round 1, 2) at 7PM EDT; July 10, 2023 (Rounds 3-10) at 2PM EDT; July 11, 2023 (Rounds 11-20) at 2PM EDT

TV channels: ESPN, MLB Network (Round 1)

Where: Lumen Field, Seattle, WA.

Like last year, I decided to use Google spreadsheets this year to keep track of our draft-eligible players, incoming freshman class /signees, JUCO class, and (outgoing/incoming) transfers. Scroll down, and at the bottom of the spreadsheet, you will see four tabs for the four categories mentioned above. You can toggle back and forth between tabs to see players and their info. If anyone has additional info, please let me know in the replies, and I’ll do my best to update. During the draft, I'll try to update our draftees with round and MLB team.

I'll also update this OP with additional links, articles, and information as they become available. Feel free to post any links or info you find. Thanks everyone!



LINKS AND RESOURCES

• 2023 MLB Draft News, Dates, Tracker and Prospects | MLB.com
• Keith Law's MLB Mock Draft 2.0: First round changes as intel increases closer to draft (Chase Dollander #9 to the Colorado Rockies)
• Which Tennessee Players Are Projected First Round Picks In Upcoming MLB Draft | Rocky Top Insider
• Tennessee baseball roster 2024: Drew Beam, transfer portal needs
• Tennessee baseball, Chase Dollander headed for big 2023 MLB Draft
• Tennessee Baseball 2023 MLB Draft Preview | Rocky Top Insider
• MLB Draft: Mock Draft 5.0 - Paul Skenes, Dylan Crews & Under-Slots - Future Stars Series

ONGOING DISCUSSION THREADS

Portal Activity (News and Rumors)
2024 Lineup

INCOMING TRANSFERS

RHP AJ Causey (Transfer Jacksonville State)
RHP Nate Snead - (Transfer Wichita State)
Cannon Peebles
Inf/Of Ryan Galanie - transfer from Wofford
3B - Billy Amick - Clemson Transfer
C Dalton Bargo (Missouri Transfer)

PODCASTS

New Diamond Vols podcast: MLB Draft Preview with guest Joe Doyle (cohosts Ben McKee, Wes Rucker, and VFL Will Heflin):

Good job and thanks gal!
This thread is most excellente!

 

[TN_gal]

Good job and thanks gal!
This thread is most excellente!

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You're welcome, @cobbwebb0710 and thanks! Happy to organize the info for the VN Baseball community!

 

[TN_gal]

Link to MLB Draft Tracker: MLB Draft Tracker

 

[chuckiepoo]

@TheMookieMonster do you have any idea which shortstops the Red Sox are looking to draft this year?

Wydt…isi…

 

[@1RBFjr]

I don’t mind hearing fans boo Manfred.

 

[cobbwebb0710]

Wow! Did the Rangers just fall into Langford?

 

[chuckiepoo]

I don’t mind hearing fans boo Manfred.

…the natural order of things.

 

[chuckiepoo]

Wow! Did the Rangers just fall into Langford?

Stahp!

 

[vol66]

Lowder gone.

 

[chuckiepoo]

Lowder gone.

So someone is playing close attention…

 

[cobbwebb0710]

Lawd, Dollander really is going to be pitching in Coors field, isn’t he?

 

[vol66]

Mitchell, LSU recruit, gone at 8

 

[Weezer]

Mitchell, LSU recruit, gone at 8

Clark, the #3 pick was a Vandy commit.

 

[vol66]

So someone is playing close attention…

Honestly I forgot it was tonight, kid says, Skenes went, I’m like well crap, forgot that was tonight!

 

[chuckiepoo]

Mitchell, LSU recruit, gone at 8

Really paying close attention! Nice call 66

 

[vol66]

Congrats Dolly!!!

 

[Weezer]

Doe to the Rockies.

 

[Volprofch05]

Exciting to see this thread!

The athletic has Chase Dollander going at #9 to Colorado

Keith Law's MLB Mock Draft 2.0: First round changes as intel increases closer to draft

Bumpity bump!