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Would like to see Jackson/Payton

Less time to develop, not the same quality developmental system. The guys who learn in the d-league and then succeed are limited. For him to have value, he's gotta stick and learn. The Bucks can afford to carry him as a 12th man.

I like it. No difference makers available, so swing away. He's the Riley Pint of this draft, IMO

I've read that the knock on Baldwin is that people don't like him. The leadership angle. Coaches and teammates at Vanderbilt were not impressed. I guess it's a concern, given that he is a PG, but not sure how much stock I put into it. I really dislike all options at 10. Move up, move back, I just don't see much value at 10.

Neither of them are living up to expectations. My expectations for Meideros aren't all that high to begin with, but I'll give him the benefit of more time to figure out his control. I'd like to see Coulter in AA, just to see if he needs to escape Brevard and that league. Not that he has earned it, but it'll be hard to see if he improves at all at A+.

Agreed, YG, I think we had this talk last year. I was hopeful for the Monroe signing, it just didn't work out. Not only that, it proved that he wasn't a different player when separated from Drummond. He is what he is. The ideal C for this team is Larry Sanders, it's a shame that didn't work out.

Thon can shoot at least, and presents an interesting skill set. I don't know if he'll ever put it together, odds are he won't. This is a lousy draft for talent. In those kind of drafts you go for lottery tickets.

I don't think Monroe has that much value. He's very good at what he does, but the league is largely going away from what he does. He's a big name, but even the teams that chased him last summer have no interest in him now. I don't think he's ever going to bring much in trade, teams aren't clamoring for a non-D big man with his skill set. If he stays, he hurts the team, you can't play him with your core. 17.5M is a lot to pay a second team Center. There are teams that could use him, but they're not going to overpay to bring him in. I think a lottery pick is an overpay for him.

Shopping carts are the bane of my parking existence. I have had people ask me questions in parking lots, (How late are you open?), because I will wander around collecting carts. We shop at Aldi primarily now, because of their quarter system, this pet peeve is fading.

I think Poetl makes some sense for what they are doing, but I don't think he is that much different than Henson, and at the risk of repeating myself, I think Plumlee is the best fit at Center. I think we can get away with using him and Henson at the 5. I want shooting in this draft, and a PG that play defense and run an offense (a younger Bayless is fine with me). I would give Monroe away for a late 1, a 3 and D packaged with a 2nd, just about anything. The guy just doesn't work on this team. There are teams that could use him, earn some player cred by moving him to one of those teams. Out of this draft, I'd like the Turkish guy. I'd also be intrigued by Thon Maker. He's got some boom or bust, but so did Giannis. I'd love to get Kris Dunn, but just can't see that happening. I'll be surprised if we stay at 10, I think we either try to move up or back, hopefully packaging Monroe in some way. I'd love to get out from under Vazquez, but not sure who in their right mind would take him.

We've had a toe in the market as well, but have run into similar issues. Either they bought at the top of the market, and refuse to take the hit, or they put a ton of work into the house that they're never going to recoup. There's a great house here, that we're interested in, but they refuse to lower price. Has gone to contract twice, but it appraises so much lower than asking, that no one can get a loan. Kinda ridiculous.

Oh No! Your link reports are 90% of the reason I still come to this site. Hope all is ok in your world, Jim.

Oh No! Your link reports are 90% of the reason I still come to this site. Hope all is ok in your world, Jim.

I don't think you trade him, because I don't think he brings a decent prospect. I liken him to Marco Estrada. We weren't going to get a top flight prospect, but we did receive a useful piece. I think he could bring a similar result in trade, but I'm not sure that's what we need at the deadline. Would make more sense to me to move him over the winter for a missing place holder if necessary. A journeyman catcher to replace Lucroy, or a hole on the roster we don't see at this point.

Gentry Fortuno. I have high hopes. No fantastic reason, liked his interviews when we signed him.

Not much of a strike zone...

Make it thirded. If he has to move, eat the money and get the talent, no lottery tickets for Braun. Established prospects.

That's always been my take, CWH. Organizational fodder, or the chance one of those talents has a change in circumstance. I'll take the chance at that point.

The pride of Utah!

Point to Reilly!

I would also wager you're not a big fan of Curb Your Enthusiasm on HBO, MRTPlush...

I don't disagree with you at all. I don't think it's quite as exclusive as the top 10 picks, but the majority come from there. I think the key is knowing when those guys are present. I'm not sure they were in this draft. Of the big 3, I think Puk/Pint project as closers, and Groome is the one who could be special. Maybe the make up concerns were worse than advertised. If RM didn't feel there was a special arm in this draft, I'll give him the benefit of the doubt. He's hit on some decent arms in his drafting career.

This is the time, right before the draft, just like in every sport...that we amplify all the warts in these guys. Puk will only be a closer. Ray won't have power. Groome is immature. I think half this stuff is leaked just to lower prices. Braun had a huge hole in his swing. Couldn't hit anything on the hands. It was going to be the plague of his career. The MLB draft, more than any other, is blackjack. Even if you know how to play, even if you make the right decision, the odds aren't with you. Puk is a non-blackjack 21. Even if the dealer draws out, the worst is a push (a closer). Ray is a 19 against a 5. More often than not it'll win. Pint/Groome in my Opinion are like doubling down on 10 against a face card. There are three pretty common outcomes. The dealer gives you an Ace (TOR fulfilled), a face (closer/back end starter)(most likely a push against the likely dealer 20, or you draw garbage and the dealer crushes you (minor league washout). The decision in this case, is the judgment of doubling a 10 into a 10. By blackjack theory, you are hoping for a push. There is risk/reward, it isn't a no-brainer. If the Brewers feel they can bust on this pick, then take one of the volatile arms. If they feel they have to give themselves the best chance at risk mitigation, then the young arms (this year at least) are a bad idea. If we're still multiple years away, and will have many more chances to take risks, then go for it. If DS think we're maybe 2 years away, probably better to take a higher floor. Not advocating a Jungmann, but at #5, there are high floor/high ceiling guys available. Sorry, didn't have time to fully flush out this train of thought, and not sure it ever gets anywhere...

I don't recall that about Rogers. I thought the argument was between he and Bailey. I remember not being surprised when we took him. Getting old, must not remember correctly.

I'm pulling for Rutherford. I wouldn't be upset by Ray, but I wouldn't be excited either. I'm skeptical of Pint, I'm not too worried about Groome. If they can cut a deal with him, he'd be the one I'd chase. Ultimately though, I love Rutherford's swing. I like the David Justice comp that Colby used.