The First Annual MLB Bonus Baby Re-Draft

by Andy Seiler on Aug 20, 2009 12:59 PM EDT Comment 21 comments

I always seem to get questions about how the draft would shake out these days if it were done knowing the end result for player signings and bonus amounts. So, I've decided to do something simply for the fun of it. Just like John Sickels has done at Minor League Ball, I'm going to hold a mock draft. I'll need 29 scouting directors (I'm #30), plus I need input as to what dates are available for you. We'll be doing five rounds, so plan accordingly.

Use this thread to ask for a team assignment and give me your available schedule. Your team assignment is automatically approved unless someone above you has already asked for it. I'm handling my usual responsibility as the Rangers' scouting director, so that's already assigned.

Here's the rules of the re-draft:

-Be on time, stay for the whole thing.

-Your budget is determined by real life signing bonus amounts for your team. You get to spend how much your team spent for the first TEN rounds. Those numbers are available here from BA. The changes I will make to those numbers have to do with the Royals and Rangers, as Aaron Crow and Tanner Scheppers have yet to sign. The Royals will be given $3 million extra, as that's reportedly their offer for Crow out now. The Rangers are being assigned $2 million for similar reasons.

That's about it. Leave your desired team in the comments and your available dates.

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No bump for the Ranger’s 1st rounder turning down 4M? If not then the team will be hard pressed to do any rel moves.. Same can be said with Tampa.

by Ben on Aug 20, 2009 1:35 PM EDT reply actions

It’s like real life. The Rangers might have signed some guys for a total of $1 million past the tenth round, but that’s irrelevant considering the bigger problem was that they didn’t sign their 9th and 10th rounders, not as much their first. Tampa is fine, because they spent a little more. And besides, I’m giving out ten rounds-worth of money for just five rounds, so everyone should be able to do what they want. The Mets will have the worst time.

by andyseiler on Aug 20, 2009 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions

I’ll take the Pirates. I was the Pirates’ director for John’s mock as well.

As for potential dates, I’m not really sure. It’d probably be best to do it on a weekday.

by Jeff on Aug 20, 2009 3:44 PM EDT reply actions

i will do the royals.

by keith on Aug 20, 2009 4:40 PM EDT reply actions

I’ll take the D-Backs.

by Max on Aug 20, 2009 4:50 PM EDT reply actions

Oh and weekdays during work hours are best for me.

by Max on Aug 20, 2009 4:51 PM EDT reply actions

Braves. Afternoons and some evenings.

by MPK on Aug 20, 2009 5:11 PM EDT reply actions

Evenings during the week, Angels

by ETA on Aug 20, 2009 6:43 PM EDT reply actions

Oakland Athletics. I am usually available any time, but afternoon or evening works best. Thanks!

by Brad on Aug 20, 2009 7:58 PM EDT reply actions

Just got word that I’m gonna be away for a while so I probably can’t do this.

by Eric on Aug 20, 2009 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions

I will do the Orioles

I’m good at most times.

by Eric on Aug 20, 2009 9:17 PM EDT reply actions

I’ll take the Red Sox.

Any time during the week at night would be fine with me, though I’d prefer to avoid Friday if possible. I can be flexible, though.

by Matt on Aug 20, 2009 9:38 PM EDT reply actions

Alright, here’s teams that are gone:

Texas Rangers
Pittsburgh Pirates
Kansas City Royals
Arizona Diamondbacks
Atlanta Braves
Los Angeles Angels
Oakland Athletics
Baltimore Orioles
Boston Red Sox

That’s 9.

by andyseiler on Aug 20, 2009 11:25 PM EDT reply actions