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[Bobblehead]

Not sure about that. I think Top 5 or 6 are pretty darn good. I mean no Griffey Jr's maybe, but still some talented players. I just have no clue which one I want. It changes daily.

They are good, but no generational talent... probably akin to the draft class that produced Aaron Curry.

 

[Stanton Sucks]

 

[Stanton Sucks]

They are good, but no generational talent... probably akin to the draft class that produced Aaron Curry.

Trout wasn't suppose to be a generational talent either. You never know where they guys can come from in the draft, but I agree none with the can't miss label like Jr.

And never use that name on here with me again!!!

 

[Stanton Sucks]

Day one of the draft is over for us. Until tomorrow.

 

[SoulfishHawk]

He was picked go #1 by several people. Hell of a get at #3

 

[Steve Hawk]

Thats a solid draft for sure, top end talent at the first 2 picks. Stevenson is a stud, he had a better scouting report coming out of college than Cal. Anderson had TJ in high school that worries me a bit, but we have needed a stud lefty for a long while.

 

[Ozzy]

Getting Anderson at #3 is crazy. I still think the MLB draft with slot money and all the stuff I can't figure out is nuts.

 

[CostaRicaHawk]

I was struggling to figure it also. Asked my co-pilot and here is what it came up with. I understand more now.


What Is the MLB Draft Slot System?


The MLB Draft uses a slotting system for the first 10 rounds, where each draft pick is assigned a recommended dollar value—called a slot value. These values are set by MLB and reflect what teams are suggested to offer as signing bonuses.

• Example: In 2025, the No. 1 overall pick (Nationals) has a slot value of $11,075,900.
• These values decrease with each pick down the draft order.

Bonus Pool: The Team’s Spending Limit

Each team gets a bonus pool, which is the total of all their slot values for picks in the first 10 rounds.

• Teams can sign players for less than slot value and use the savings elsewhere.
• They can also go over slot, but that risks penalties:
• 0–5% over: 75% tax on the excess.
• 5–10% over: Lose a first-round pick + 75% tax.
• 10–15% over: Lose first and second-round picks + 100% tax.
• Over 15%: Lose two first-round picks + 100% tax.

Strategic Drafting

Teams often negotiate deals:

• Sign a player under slot early to save money.
• Use those savings to lure a later-round pick over slot—like a high schooler who might otherwise choose college.

It’s like a game of financial chess—balancing talent, risk, and budget.

 

[sutz]

I was struggling to figure it also. Asked my co-pilot and here is what it came up with. I understand more now.


What Is the MLB Draft Slot System?


The MLB Draft uses a slotting system for the first 10 rounds, where each draft pick is assigned a recommended dollar value—called a slot value. These values are set by MLB and reflect what teams are suggested to offer as signing bonuses.

• Example: In 2025, the No. 1 overall pick (Nationals) has a slot value of $11,075,900.
• These values decrease with each pick down the draft order.

Bonus Pool: The Team’s Spending Limit

Each team gets a bonus pool, which is the total of all their slot values for picks in the first 10 rounds.

• Teams can sign players for less than slot value and use the savings elsewhere.
• They can also go over slot, but that risks penalties:
• 0–5% over: 75% tax on the excess.
• 5–10% over: Lose a first-round pick + 75% tax.
• 10–15% over: Lose first and second-round picks + 100% tax.
• Over 15%: Lose two first-round picks + 100% tax.

Strategic Drafting

Teams often negotiate deals:

• Sign a player under slot early to save money.
• Use those savings to lure a later-round pick over slot—like a high schooler who might otherwise choose college.

It’s like a game of financial chess—balancing talent, risk, and budget.

Helpful, thanks.

 

[Atradees]

Thats a solid draft for sure, top end talent at the first 2 picks. Stevenson is a stud, he had a better scouting report coming out of college than Cal. Anderson had TJ in high school that worries me a bit, but we have needed a stud lefty for a long while.

Like Hunter said TJ these days is an eventuality. Now that he came back from it so well actually lessens the risk

 

[SoulfishHawk]

With them adding a Catcher, can't imagine Ford is here more than another week or two.
If they could somehow get Suarez back. You're looking at Dumper, Julio, Suarez, Arozarena and Raley. That's some good pop.
And IF Robles comes back in September? Huge boost.

 

[Sperrydogg]

I was struggling to figure it also. Asked my co-pilot and here is what it came up with. I understand more now.


What Is the MLB Draft Slot System?


The MLB Draft uses a slotting system for the first 10 rounds, where each draft pick is assigned a recommended dollar value—called a slot value. These values are set by MLB and reflect what teams are suggested to offer as signing bonuses.

• Example: In 2025, the No. 1 overall pick (Nationals) has a slot value of $11,075,900.
• These values decrease with each pick down the draft order.

Bonus Pool: The Team’s Spending Limit

Each team gets a bonus pool, which is the total of all their slot values for picks in the first 10 rounds.

• Teams can sign players for less than slot value and use the savings elsewhere.
• They can also go over slot, but that risks penalties:
• 0–5% over: 75% tax on the excess.
• 5–10% over: Lose a first-round pick + 75% tax.
• 10–15% over: Lose first and second-round picks + 100% tax.
• Over 15%: Lose two first-round picks + 100% tax.

Strategic Drafting

Teams often negotiate deals:

• Sign a player under slot early to save money.
• Use those savings to lure a later-round pick over slot—like a high schooler who might otherwise choose college.

It’s like a game of financial chess—balancing talent, risk, and budget.

Who enforces these rules and taxes? The US government?

 

[Wsumatt1982]

With them adding a Catcher, can't imagine Ford is here more than another week or two.
If they could somehow get Suarez back. You're looking at Dumper, Julio, Suarez, Arozarena and Raley. That's some good pop.
And IF Robles comes back in September? Huge boost.

I don't think it's a foregone conclusion that adding Stephenson means subtracting Ford. I will give you an answer August 1st

 

[SoulfishHawk]

It's my prediction that Ford is gone.

 

[sutz]

It's my prediction that Ford is gone.

Not predicting, but I could see it. Maybe not this year, because Stephenson will need to integrate into the pro game, but within the next year or two, sure. He's a top prospect blocked by Cal for now, and a valuable property.

 

[SoulfishHawk]

His value is pretty high right now, imo. Gotta' give something up to get something. He's not going to be a Catcher for the M's, might as well get something for him.

 

[CostaRicaHawk]

Who enforces these rules and taxes? The US government?

Not the U.S. government—these rules and taxes are enforced by Major League Baseball (MLB) itself.

MLB sets the slot values and oversees the entire draft process, including the bonus pool limits and tax penalties. When a team exceeds its allotted bonus pool:

• MLB assesses a luxury tax based on how much the team overspent.
• It also imposes penalties, like the loss of future draft picks, if spending goes beyond certain thresholds.

This system is internal to MLB—it’s part of their collective bargaining agreement with the players' union (MLBPA). So:

• MLB acts as both regulator and enforcer, not a government entity.
• These “taxes” aren’t paid to the IRS—they go back into MLB’s ecosystem.

It’s kind of like a salary cap strategy: controlling team spending to keep competitive balance, while giving teams flexibility if they’re willing to pay a price.

Would you like to explore how teams use this system strategically or how it compares to, say, the NFL or NBA drafts? There’s a lot of interesting nuance.

***Per Co-Pilot

 

[Atradees]

We are loading up on pitchers and catchers deeper in the draft

 

[Stanton Sucks]

Good info from M's on some picks.

Here's What Seattle Mariners Top Scouting Exec Said After Conclusion of MLB Draft

SEATTLE — The Seattle Mariners will likely be considered one of the winners of in the immediate aftermath of the MLB Draft, which concluded on Monday afternoon.

www.si.com

 

[Stanton Sucks]