Obviously, it would have been nice to get a 1st out of this deal, but that was not in the cards. But a late 2nd + a prospect + a future 3rd, if it works out that way, is pretty close in value to the 31st or 32nd overall.
Now I need to see Grushnikov for myself, to get a glimpse of what Conroy & Co. (and the Stars and their scouts) see in this kid that the analytics don't capture. That means I'll have to dig way, way down among the pocket lint and dust bunnies in my wallet, and pony up for some Wranglers tickets.
Curse you, Craig Conroy!
