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Originally Posted by Caged Great
The reason for the syndergaard pick is that they need to sign that player otherwise they don't get another pick next year.
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I knew the Paxton pick had to be safe but going that off the board surprised me and passing on the two best 3Bs in the draft was also a bit of a shocker as I think they have basically nothing there for the future - Ahrens looks like a total washout. The pitching cupboard will be well stocked for years to come if though, the 4th guy they picked can apparently throw 98 and could be a closer down the road.
Just read a quote from the Syndergaard kid "Playing professional baseball has always been my dream. I want to do it as quickly as I possibly can." so clearly your reasoning is bang on! Apparently he was throwing 96 late in games and has a decent curve and change as well.