Monday, August 17, 2009
The best thing that could ever happen to the Pirates?
Okay, so admittedly I was highly doubtful that the Pirates would end up the worst team in the league and even have a chance at Bryce Harper. However, 2 things are happening that could save the franchise: 1) they are TERRIBLE! some people are saying this is the worst 25 man roster in MLB history...and would probably only be a .500 team in AAA, and 2) Strasburg might not sign with the Nats! That means he reenters the draft next year, and allows for a top 2 of Harper and Strasburg. In that case, as long as the Buccos finish as one of the worst 2 teams in MLB they get 1 of the 2 top prospects to come through in a verrrry long time. Whether or not management shells out the millions and millions of dollars is another thing, but I think they will if given the chance. Currently, we sit 1/2 game on top of Kansas City, and Strasburg has until midnight to sign...should be a crazy night.
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WHYGAVS has a good point about Harper. Boras can do anything with the kid (like send him to Japan, just to prove a point). He is only going to be 17. He could play in Japan for a few years and still be younger than many guys being drafted.
Boras is going to use Strasburg and Harper to try and change the MLB drafting rules. He pushed it last year with Alvarez, lets see how far he goes now.
Well Strasburg actually signed, so no drama there. I agree that drafting Harper doesn't necessarily mean he will sign for a number of reasons, but there is always a chance? I guess we'll have to wait and see.
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