2020 Draft

[sports24/7]

Lacy going 1-2-3 would have the top three players on the BA 500 going in their ranked order, and plenty of people believe Miami wants an arm here. They are set up to get the best pitcher in the class with Lacy, who made strides with his control and his slider this spring. Scouting director DJ Svihlik has ties to Vanderbilt and because of that Austin Martin, so if the Orioles were to pass on him his name certainly comes into play here. There are plenty of late rumors that the Marlins may actually go away from Lacy, likely to pick Minnesota RHP Max Meyer instead or to take Austin Martin if he doesn't go to the Orioles at No. 2 (still a possibility). We're not sold on the rumors enough to change our pick, and a couple of hours before the draft is the perfect time for posturing, but we heard the same rumor from multiple officials with multiple teams.

They have the easiest decision in the draft. They really had better not mess this up.

[tjfla]

They have the easiest decision in the draft. They really had better not mess this up.

Fish gonna mess this up. Hearing its Asa Lacy's price and they want flexibility. Not sure how much they would save on Max Meyer but he would NOT be on top of my list for underslot guys. How much would we really save too as Meyer is in the 5-7 range

6'0 180 and a RHP. He isnt a bad pick but come on Lacy/Hancock there and Gonzales/Patrick Bailey would take 4.5 million if u really wanna save

Max Meyer's brother is Ben Meyer

Too piggyback off of this. Miami has also been talking to HS arms Carson Montgomery,Jared Kelley,Justin Lange it seems they are trying to go underslot for 1 of them in Rd 2 and others who might fall. Miami MIGHT be going for the "go crazy" draft

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Baltimore is pretty much locked in on a Austin Martin-Dax Fulton/Nick Bitsko/Ed Howard first 2 picks

[sports24/7]

Fun. Another draft blunder. You have a big time pitching prospect staring you in the face, and you try to get cute in a college-heavy draft. Just when you start to think these guys are starting to do things right, passing on Lacy would be flat out stupid.

[tjfla]

Fun. Another draft blunder. You have a big time pitching prospect staring you in the face, and you try to get cute in a college-heavy draft. Just when you start to think these guys are starting to do things right, passing on Lacy would be flat out stupid.

It seems ALOT of teams are trying to get cute in this draft. The goal seems to be get HS guys with 1st rd talent later in the draft for a cheaper price

Very stupid!! If they wanna get cute do it right and take Nick Gonzales for 4.5 million save 3 million and go crazy the rest of the draft. Dont take an undersize P and save 500K or so

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It would seem like moving him to 3B would actually lower his value because the bat is nothing special. The value is that he should be able to play SS in the majors.

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It looks like the Rangers are taking Sabato, so he’s out of the running for round 2.

I meant he could move because of size/arm but Alika Williams is a MIF. Marlins are looking at guys who could play multiple spots. No worries tho seems Williams has been talking underslot deals with teams who are looking to get cute

[fauowls44]

We will find out shortly, but I'm not entirely buying the Max Meyer rumor. It reminds me of last year when Bleday was the guy all along and then right before the draft there were rumors about his price being high. I just think it's the usual posturing before the draft.

[tjfla]

We will find out shortly, but I'm not entirely buying the Max Meyer rumor. It reminds me of last year when Bleday was the guy all along and then right before the draft there were rumors about his price being high. I just think it's the usual posturing before the draft.

Same but Asa Lacy's price to Detroit and Baltimore was 8 million. Most thought it was because he wanted to get to Miami however if he gives Miami a 8 million dollar price tag they arent gonna take him

I just dont understand Max Meyer as the backup plan. If u wanna go underslot u do it right and save 3 million u dont take a guy and save 500K

Like said before its 100% confirmed that IF Lacy's price is right he is the pick. Question is what is his price at 7;30? Is it 8 mil or 7.25

[fauowls44]

Same but Asa Lacy's price to Detroit and Baltimore was 8 million. Most thought it was because he wanted to get to Miami however if he gives Miami a 8 million dollar price tag they arent gonna take him

I just dont understand Max Meyer as the backup plan. If u wanna go underslot u do it right and save 3 million u dont take a guy and save 500K

Like said before its 100% confirmed that IF Lacy's price is right he is the pick. Question is what is his price at 7;30? Is it 8 mil or 7.25

Well if they are set on going with an arm, the next best is either Meyer or Hancock. I don't necessarily mind Meyer as a player, but to me if there is a clear top 3 like most are saying, then they should just take Lacy and deal with the price later. I personally would go Gonzalez if the Lacy price really is an issue. We will see...but like I said, I just don't buy it.

I also don't buy that Martin isn't their preferred choice and they are hoping he is there at 3.

[sports24/7]

It seems ALOT of teams are trying to get cute in this draft. The goal seems to be get HS guys with 1st rd talent later in the draft for a cheaper price

Very stupid!! If they wanna get cute do it right and take Nick Gonzales for 4.5 million save 3 million and go crazy the rest of the draft. Dont take an undersize P and save 500K or so

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I meant he could move because of size/arm but Alika Williams is a MIF. Marlins are looking at guys who could play multiple spots. No worries tho seems Williams has been talking underslot deals with teams who are looking to get cute

I don't love the idea of getting cute in general, but when you have a top 3 pick in a draft where there is an elite group of 3 players, there's even less of a reason. All I keep hearing is if there was a full season, and he kept pitching like he was, Lacy could have easily been the top pick in this draft. When you're an organization that is a cherry on top, or two, from really impressive, I don't see why you'd pass on getting one of those types of players.

[fauowls44]

Just in case Meyer ends up the guy here is Keith Law's breakdown. He has him as the 4th best player in the draft (right after Lacy):

4. Max Meyer, RHP, Minnesota, Age: 21

Meyer is up to 99 mph with a wipeout slider that reached 93 mph this spring, and if he were 2 or 3 inches taller, he’d probably be in the mix at No. 1 overall. His arm is really quick, but the delivery works well and he’s on time. He’s a very good athlete and has no trouble repeating the delivery or throwing strikes. There is reliever risk here, but I don’t think it’s from his height — it’s from how hard he throws, and how often the Gophers have asked him to throw his slider, so that we don’t really know how he’ll fare when he tries to pitch more off his fastball (or whether he can hold up throwing that many sliders). I’d take the bet, especially since there’s 2-3 WAR reliever potential here if he can’t handle starting.

[sports24/7]

On the MLB Network pitching show, they said Meyer's slider was the best breaking pitch in the draft. For me, it's not that he's bad. It's just passing on Lacy.

[Nick]

Kjerstad to Baltimore. Welp, now they have two options available to not royally screw up.

[fish16]

wow its max meyer

[Lee Stone]

I'm stunned. And not in a good way. Good night, folks.

[rmc523]

If lee stone disapproves, it’s a good pick. Hahaha


I kid

[Nick]

The life of a Marlins fan. Hopefully Max Meyer is awesome. I would've taken Lacy every single time. The fact that Martin was also there makes this hurt even more.