Though the key story on Monday will be the 2019 MLB draft, it will also be a monumental day for two key free agents: former Astros starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel and former Red Sox closing pitcher Craig Kimbrel. These two free agents have been intertwined due to teams’ reluctance to sign them, but since draft compensation won’t need to be given up as of the … Continue reading Examining The Market For Dallas Keuchel and Craig Kimbrel
During the MLB Draft, each general manager’s goal is to strengthen their team’s future outlook by adding young talent to their farm system. Failure to do so, however, can compromise the franchise. The Giants and Marlins, for example, have struggled to hit on their draft picks recently, and now have a barren team on the field and a barren farm system. Meanwhile, teams like the … Continue reading What Each MLB Team Should Do During The 2019 MLB Draft
On June 3rd, several amateur baseball players will have their dreams come true as they take the next step towards becoming a Major League Baseball player. At the same time, general managers will have the perfect opportunity to restock their farm system with young talent; the draft is critical for teams to sustain long-term success. So, who are the top players in this draft class? … Continue reading 2019 MLB Draft Big Board
Wrapping up our draft reviews, it’s time to look at the division that dictated the entire first round: the NFC West. With the Cardinals holding the first pick and the 49ers holding the second pick, those two teams held all the cards with this draft. However, the Seahawks and Rams also made their presence felt, making a variety of trades moving up and down draft … Continue reading NFL Draft Review/Grade: NFC West
After examining one of the most polarizing divisions as terms as the draft is concerned, it’s time to look at a much quieter division: the NFC South. This will be a very tight division next season; these draft classes will be critical to deciding the outcome, especially since the two-time reigning division champ Saints did not have a first or third-round pick. So, who in … Continue reading NFL Draft Grades/Review: NFC South
Continuing on with our draft reviews, it’s time to analyze the drafts of each team in the NFC East. This was definitely one of the most polarizing divisions regarding the draft. Two teams (Giants and Eagles) traded up in the first round, two teams (Giants and Redskins) selected quarterbacks, and one team (Cowboys) didn’t even have a first-round pick. Who improved their team significantly? Who … Continue reading NFL Draft Review/Grade: NFC East
Now that we’ve examined the drafts of every team in the AFC, it’s time to do the same in the NFC, starting with the NFC North. Since this division features three teams in win now mode (Bears, Packers, Vikings) and a team that should be extremely competitive (Lions), the draft could be the difference maker on how this division shapes up. Which team put themselves … Continue reading NFL Draft Review/Grade: NFC North
Wrapping up the AFC in our draft reviews, it’s time to examine the drafts of the teams from the AFC West. This was a polarizing division, as far as the draft is concerned. The Raiders had three first round picks, the Broncos were in search of a franchise quarterback and other cornerstones, the Chargers had no extra selections, and the Chiefs had many holes to … Continue reading NFL Draft Review/Grade: AFC West
After reviewing the drafts of each team in the AFC North and AFC East, it´s time to analyze the draft classes of the AFC South. Each team in this division has playoff aspirations for this season; the players selected will be a key role in determining the outcome of this division. Which teams had good drafts? Which teams could have done better? Let´s examine. Houston … Continue reading NFL Draft Review/Grade: AFC South
