Official 2014 Rookie Draft Commentary

[Bounty Hunter]

Originally Posted by bigmash33

Bobby....you stepped on my touchdown call....

And you delivered on the photos!!

[pacificscrub]

Mid-2nd round is where you can take some risks with picks without paying too great a price and still get some great sleepers. Scott is certainly doing that. I don't have faith in Manzy's chances, but I love the Lee pick.

[bigmash33]

Time will tell, both have shown high levels of talent and both went to teams with many questions. I wasn't really expecting either to be available when I picked so overall I'm happy with the chances I took, right now.

[Burt the Butcher]

Bird is aware...not sure how long he will take...not sure where he is..he could still be on vacation too....

[Burt the Butcher]

I talked to Jason..they had a doctors appt this morning.....he should be picking here soon.

[Shiners]

FYI: I'm traveling from CO to boston today. I'll do my best to keep up with picks as I go, but if the draft sits on 3:13 for a bit that's why.

[Burt the Butcher]

Safe travels Dave. If you need updates, you can text me at 7192326848

[Shiners]

Thanks, I should be good. I'll use my smart phone to help me make smart picks. I'm much more worried about the beer I consume this weekend leading to poor/impulsive drafting ( I'm catching up with college buddies sans families)

[Burt the Butcher]

Nice...I do that each year during our annual baseball auction...when I start running low on CBs and the beer takes over my bidding......

[Burt the Butcher]

As we have hit an 18 hour lull in the draft, for your listening pleasure while you are waiting, a little Mountain Jam:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9ZubobGMLs

[Burt the Butcher]

Dale texted me he just started three hour drive somewhere in the Smokey Mountains of Tennessee...so might be late tonight before we get his pick...slow past couple days...hopefully can pick it back up tomorrow

[Burt the Butcher]

I guess our draft landed at a crappy time for everyone...maybe we'll be done mid June...

I am thinking we should start UFA on June 9th whether this thing is done or not. I hate to have both going same time, but the draft has slowed down so much, I think its necessary to get our rosters filled in by mid August.

Or will starting it June 16th still give us enough time?
Thoughts?

[Bounty Hunter]

I'm ready any time.

[Liquid Swords]

I'm ready anytime. I'd like to get the draft wrapped up this weekend at the latest though.

[emerald]

Hell Mutts are good to go.

[Shiners]

I think you can start on the 9th. If by some terrible chance the draft isn't finished, i can't imagine bottom of 6th rounders are going to impact free agency that much.

[pacificscrub]

I'll be in California both dates, so it doesn't make a difference to me.

[Burt the Butcher]

Hans and his wife decided at last minute to drive to Vegas to play in the seniors event at the WSOP. Maria busted out first day, but as far as I know, Hans is still in it after day one break. Hopefully he will pick before he times out today.
Good luck Hans!

[Burt the Butcher]

Bird is on the road and has timed out. So pick when you want Brandon and Bryan can make his pick when he can and we'll be done

[Miners]

I'm on my way to work. I will pick in the next couple of hours.

[Burt the Butcher]

Another successful draft. Well done men!!

Everyone please review the summary by team at bottom of the Draft Results thread, and make sure the player, position and salary are all correct. I plan to load each team off this after declarations are posted in August.

Thanks