tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031950757212286354.post2559556778761763268..comments2023-08-06T05:23:18.212-07:00Comments on It Might Be Dangerous... You Go First: What Day Is It?Paul DePodestahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02560758061177027738noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031950757212286354.post-34711453684104570392008-06-06T23:01:00.000-07:002008-06-06T23:01:00.000-07:00Fred,"Paul, it's clear to me that we're finishing ...Fred,<BR/><BR/>"Paul, it's clear to me that we're finishing somewhere in the worst five this season"... Them are fighting words.. I think we still have an outside chance at winning the division, you are giving up way to early. I would like to see us at 6 games behind Arizona at the all star break and all could be well... So lets not talk about trading anyone just yet...<BR/><BR/>zino<BR/>http://zinostop10.blogspot.comzinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07490932935671524944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031950757212286354.post-34770793331488148672008-06-06T13:47:00.000-07:002008-06-06T13:47:00.000-07:00Wow. Excellent post on the draft prep. Sounds a we...Wow. Excellent post on the draft prep. Sounds a wee bit grueling with the 12-hour days. But fun also I'd imagine.<BR/><BR/>Paul, it's clear to me that we're finishing somewhere in the worst five this season. With that said, will the team prefer to let Giles, Maddux, and Hoffy play to the end of the season with us and collect compensation picks...instead of trading them during this season?<BR/><BR/>thank you,<BR/>Fredfred45https://www.blogger.com/profile/10602065226176284144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031950757212286354.post-80919781551775398592008-06-04T07:15:00.000-07:002008-06-04T07:15:00.000-07:00Thanks Paul.If that is the case then what is the b...Thanks Paul.<BR/><BR/>If that is the case then what is the big deal with giving players a ML contract? It allows you to break up their bonsus which could make it easier on you. If the only draw back is you use an option quicker, I don't see why it is such a problem especially with college bats/arm that should already be somewhat advanced.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10107507821898235230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031950757212286354.post-36184628045221443752008-06-04T00:49:00.000-07:002008-06-04T00:49:00.000-07:00paul,There is no financial incentive for a scout t...paul,<BR/><BR/>There is no financial incentive for a scout to have his player selected. However, the scouts work all year, away from the ML team (and often away from their families), so it's tough to go through a draft and have no attachment. Imagine an entire year of work without something tangible to show for it. Nevertheless, our guys know that it's something they can't control. Sometimes they'll have big years - five or more players - and other years they may only get one.Paul DePodestahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02560758061177027738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031950757212286354.post-61549825390573497032008-06-04T00:46:00.000-07:002008-06-04T00:46:00.000-07:00joshua,A Major League contract places the player o...joshua,<BR/><BR/>A Major League contract places the player on the 40-man roster and immediately uses a minor league option if you place the player somewhere in the minor leagues (which everyone does). However, arbitration is dependent solely on Major League service time, which is only accumulated by being on the 25-man roster (or Major League disabled list or expanded roster in September). Therefore, placing someone on the 40-man, but not the 25-man, doesn't start any sort of aribtration or free agency clock.Paul DePodestahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02560758061177027738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031950757212286354.post-69218014463942813662008-06-03T10:54:00.000-07:002008-06-03T10:54:00.000-07:00Should be interesting.The thing I love about the M...Should be interesting.<BR/><BR/>The thing I love about the MLB draft and farm system is the way it provides unlimited depth and drama for the fan that chooses to become so involved.<BR/><BR/>It all begins with draft day, when most fans are hearing these guys' names for the first time. We start looking into who they are, what we can expect out of them, etc. And over the next 2-5 years there's the process of maturization in which we'll see most of these prospects either underperform, get traded, stall in AAA, leave the game, or fail for one reason or another. <BR/><BR/>For our emotion and time invested, we're rewarded with seeing the select few make it all the way up to the big league club. Some of them will have short or sporadic MLB stints, while the very select few will become starters and stars. Having followed these guys through the draft, 4-5 levels of minor league ball, and watching the majority of their counterparts fail, there truly is an emotional bond developed by the time you see a guy make it to the bigs.<BR/><BR/>I know that when I see a guy playing in the majors who I've followed all the way from the draft, I care about his performance way more than anyone should care about someone who they've never met.<BR/><BR/>It is an exciting time, indeed. I think we're all ready to see a new batch of youngsters challenge the gauntlet that is professional baseball. Good luck, Paul. Hope they're all winners.<BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>Oh yeah... and bring up Headley, please. :)Eric Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04878021411099426520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031950757212286354.post-64626076509514829262008-06-03T10:44:00.000-07:002008-06-03T10:44:00.000-07:00Is it strictly pride that makes a scout want to ha...Is it strictly pride that makes a scout want to have his players chosen or is there a financial incentive? Seems a bonus type structure around scouts runs contrary to the mood you described so I'm guessing it's just pride. Are the area scouts ever/often from the areas they scout? Does "hometown pride" ever creep in?Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01050548687330678780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031950757212286354.post-34240215526610747312008-06-03T10:30:00.000-07:002008-06-03T10:30:00.000-07:00It makes sense to organize people by position than...It makes sense to organize people by position than by geography as, I would believe, you would like a shortstop who can hit a curveball from who-knows-where over a catcher from your backyard who can't.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031950757212286354.post-62179332868840105662008-06-03T08:58:00.000-07:002008-06-03T08:58:00.000-07:00Thanks Paul, love the blog. One more thing, PLEAS...Thanks Paul, love the blog. One more thing, PLEASE stop taking "pitchability" guys with our top picks. I think the club should strive for more than Cesar Ramos with a 1st round pick. We need impact guys, not good AAA players.Cpt Top Offhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11369569938997918229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031950757212286354.post-72131214590643341062008-06-03T08:54:00.000-07:002008-06-03T08:54:00.000-07:00I was interested when you stated the padres break ...I was interested when you stated the padres break down the country by position rather than geographically. <BR/><BR/>Does this somewhat reflect your organization's draft strategy, is it just an arbitrary way to sort the player pool to figure out the master list come draft time, corporate culture, a bit of most or all of the above, or something I'm not smart enough to think of at the moment? <BR/><BR/>Sounds pretty cool that so many people can participate on draft day without things getting overwhelming or mass confusion breaking down communication.<BR/><BR/>Oh and do you have any opinions on how well the current draft rules including the new rule on draft and follows will work out or affect drafting strategies in general? What do you think about the slotting system as is?<BR/><BR/>(Feel free to edit out any of this post to just answer part of it.)tad swiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09650614561792907315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031950757212286354.post-30642843869640565022008-06-03T08:38:00.000-07:002008-06-03T08:38:00.000-07:00Hey Paul I was wondering if you could map out the ...Hey Paul I was wondering if you could map out the difference between giving a guy a ML contract in the draft or just the normal contract? I've had this debate a few times on various forums and nobody seems to actually know for sure what the differences are? <BR/><BR/>Everyone seems to agree they go to your 40 man automatically and have to stay but I thought it started their arb clock earlier which means they are potentially FAs faster. Also most seem to agree you use an option when you first place him on your roster but I thought you use an option every year.<BR/><BR/>Any answers would be much appreciated. Thanks and good luck Thursday/Friday.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10107507821898235230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031950757212286354.post-47451590082977011322008-06-03T07:30:00.000-07:002008-06-03T07:30:00.000-07:00thank you for this blog. Its unbelievable insight...thank you for this blog. Its unbelievable insight.Andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16089264484641214033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031950757212286354.post-85948582065129519762008-06-03T03:18:00.000-07:002008-06-03T03:18:00.000-07:00Great postGood luck!!!Great post<BR/>Good luck!!!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02813130896309249698noreply@blogger.com