Leading Fifth Overall Candidates RHP Emerson Hancock (Georgia) - In midst of Lacy’s rise, Hancock has been floating around as the no. 2 pitcher in the draft amongst draft rooms. Pitchers are volatile, so Gonzales, Torkelson, and Martin’s continued dominance and lack of risk are making the Hancock to Toronto rumblings more than just a … Continue reading The Fifth Overall Pick, Mid-Round Prospects, the Biggest Risers, and More
Pearson Opening Day Starter? Plus Thoughts on Kirk
Without a doubt, Nate Pearson has dazzled this spring. His triple digit fastball has been no match for hitters, and the North American media has taken note. Is he ready for prime time? Should he break camp with the Blue Jays? What about giving him the Opening Day starting assignment? Let's pump the brakes a … Continue reading Pearson Opening Day Starter? Plus Thoughts on Kirk
Blue Jays in on IFA Beltre
https://youtu.be/2o_GPi2K9mM The Blue Jays, fresh off one of their more successful IFA signing groups in several years, are said to be in the running to land Dominican SS Manuel Beltre, described by some as the top bat in the 2020 International Free Agent class. In last fall's Tricky League, a Dominican-based development loop for … Continue reading Blue Jays in on IFA Beltre
Blue Jays Mock Draft Review
by Mason McRae Yesterday I dropped a Bomb on the MLB Draft community with my sixth mock draft for the 2020 MLB Draft. Below is what I'll be going over in this blog. Thought process behind-the-pick What I would’ve done with the pick Possible sleeper candidates for the pick Candidates for the Blue Jays Second … Continue reading Blue Jays Mock Draft Review
2020 MLB Mock Draft 6.0
Week two of college baseball is in the books, and while we’ve still only gotten limited looks at the top-end prospects, it was still enough to change the Draft Board. The last mock draft I did was nearly one month ago, and like that one, this one will be an attempt at scoring points and … Continue reading 2020 MLB Mock Draft 6.0
2020 Draft Board Q & A
by Mason McRae I asked twitter to give me questions regarding the Draft, and those are all below. Also included is my updated top 40 prospects in the 2020 MLB Draft, which can also be seen on MY BOARD. If you have any more questions, feel free to Reply below or Message me on twitter. … Continue reading 2020 Draft Board Q & A
Blue Jays MiLB Breakout Candidates
We're in a bit of a black hole for minor league coverage. MiLB camps have yet to open, and the opening day of the minor league season is still well over a month away. One of the things we've been able to look forward to each spring over the past several seasons is a long … Continue reading Blue Jays MiLB Breakout Candidates
The Most Underrated Player in the 2020 MLB Draft
In today’s league, players at premium positions are sought after much more compared to others. Those premium positions being SS, C, CF and P, and since 2001 - every player taken first overall was drafted from one of those four-positions. Since I’m sure somebody will try and argue this, Bryce Harper was drafted … Continue reading The Most Underrated Player in the 2020 MLB Draft
Opening Week Stocks
All Ranks, and Players Below can be found in MY BOARD which is updated daily. On the Rise SS Nick Gonzales, New Mexico State (no. 15 to no. 4) After playing SS in the ‘20 fall and starting at SS in all four games for New Mexico State. Gonzales’ Draft Profile … Continue reading Opening Week Stocks
To Absent Friends: Fernandez, Kahn, and Bouton
(Thanks to legendary sports columnist Red Smith for the title) Some reflections on former Blue Jays SS Tony Fernandez, who passed away on Sunday at the age of 57 from complications of a stroke. Fernandez had been in declining health for some time, and was awaiting a kidney transplant when he passed eight years to … Continue reading To Absent Friends: Fernandez, Kahn, and Bouton