MLB Draft

[basedog]

This is just my opinion, but IF i am Ginn, I'd probably take the money. JT, unfortunately injuries have curtailed his progress as a pitcher, now with rumor he will be projected as a reliver if he is able to pitch next year and seems to be a gamble for his future. I'm all for the kid coming to Msu, but it seems it's a big gamble coming back to Msu. I wish him all the best and I surely hope he makes a complete recovery and be the pitcher that his potential seems to be when healthy.
I don't think I would pass up 7 figure money this time, especially after having surgery, just saying.

[MetEdDawg]

This is just my opinion, but IF i am Ginn, I'd probably take the money. JT, unfortunately injuries have curtailed his progress as a pitcher, now with rumor he will be projected as a reliver if he is able to pitch next year and seems to be a gamble for his future. I'm all for the kid coming to Msu, but it seems it's a big gamble coming back to Msu. I wish him all the best and I surely hope he makes a complete recovery and be the pitcher that his potential seems to be when healthy.
I don't think I would pass up 7 figure money this time, especially after having surgery, just saying.

The only thing now is that if he gets a 7 figure bonus, the way this year's rules are set up, he won't see all of it until July 1 of 2022. Teams are paying 10% this year, 50% of remaining by July 1 next year, and rest by July 2022.

That, coupled with the questions surrounding the long term viability of some of the minor leagues would have me seriously considering coming back to school.

[AlSwearengen]

I think with Blaze, you get him on campus and he works with Geau and sees our pitchers every day, he will likely adjust pretty quickly.

There were a lot of concerns about our catcher and his hitting but he got onto campus and the coaches were pleasantly surprised with it.

[basedog]

Three things about Jordan, 1) Is his age which is a positive for growth or improvement. 2) Is his foot speed, that is somewhat a negative but not as important in MLB as in NFL or NBA. 3) What position, 1st base or 3rd base, don' think he can play the outfield but I really don't know.

He probably does need another year of growth and better coaching for a few years.

He shall see about Jordan and Ginn today, they may have some tough decisions or maybe they already know.

[HoopsDawg]

I don't know. If Blaze came to MSU I think he would definitely be a guy that could DH if not play first if we wanted to move Hatcher. I think he would start day one probably.

Blaze would definitely start. He can play 3B, 1B, DH, and even LF. He has a strong arm. We are talking about an elite power tool. He reclassified. Just needs AB's.

[ShotgunDawg]

Blaze would definitely start. He can play 3B, 1B, DH, and even LF. He has a strong arm. We are talking about an elite power tool. He reclassified. Just needs AB's.

he can't play 3rd, but yes, he'd start & hit a bunch of HRs

[HoopsDawg]

he can't play 3rd, but yes, he'd start & hit a bunch of HRs

Agree to disagree. He has the arm, 92 mph fastball. He has the athleticism now that he has changed his body. He has a very good glove. He's worked hard on his defense.

[KOdawg1]

Sigh

Spring a leak?

[Commercecomet24]

Spring a leak?

Now that's funny! Have some rep!

[Captain Falcon]

Blaze is in kind of a weird position being only 17. If he decides to come to State he would have to stay for three years, he wouldn't be old enough to get drafted after two like Ginn. So that makes you worry some that he might decide to take the JUCO route and try to re-enter the draft next year.

I'm sure it all depends on what his number is and where he gets drafted.

[Todd4State]

Blaze is in kind of a weird position being only 17. If he decides to come to State he would have to stay for three years, he wouldn't be old enough to get drafted after two like Ginn. So that makes you worry some that he might decide to take the JUCO route and try to re-enter the draft next year.

I'm sure it all depends on what his number is and where he gets drafted.

Anyone that goes the JUCO route to get in the draft early isn't paying attention to the draft and baseball landscape.

You're better off playing in the SEC for three years financially and professionally.

[Commercecomet24]

This is all Blaze needs to do!

[Todd4State]

This is all Blaze needs to do!

People on Genespage-

I just hope he finds Jesus!

[Commercecomet24]

People on Genespage-

I just hope he finds Jesus!

Awesome! Have some rep!


You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to Todd4State again.

[TNDawg35]

People on Genespage-

I just hope he finds Jesus!

Are you telling me Jesus Christ can’t hit a curveball??

[Mobile Bay]

People on Genespage-

I just hope he finds Jesus!

Are you trying to say Jesus Christ can't hit a curveball?

[msbulldog]

This is all Blaze needs to do!

I love that movie, probably have watched it a half a dozen times. +1

[Commercecomet24]

I love that movie, probably have watched it a half a dozen times. +1

You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to msbulldog again.

[hp22]

Hey bartender, jobu needs a refill!

Harris is one of the great side characters of all time

[ScoobaDawg]

Ginn picked at 52 by the mets...