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So in my trade talks to possibly make a short run this season successful, the discussion turned to the value of 2021 draft picks and this years impact on Dynasty leagues and league with minor league rosters.
One argument is--they are less valuable because the MLB draft was only 5 rounds and though you can draft on the same potential ML clubs did, you won't have ANY real data to go on other than that. Also, there won't be a minor league season so how can you evaluate your current minor league roster outside of the chance some might see ML action at which point you have to make the choice to activate them or worry about the possibility they might LOSE their eligibility should they play. Plus, there's a problem with really good/deep squads in that--where will you put the 6+ minor leaguers you're set to draft with 2021 picks and who do you release to make room for those new players?
Now I'm sure the first three rounds of the ML draft are full of guys you might replace the tail end of your minor league roster with, but you'll have to make that call pre draft and drop those guys, then hope a better replacement is there for you when you draft--on the other hand--if your squad needs work, you might see some better players made available from those dropped AND the fact that there will be less picks made overall by teams with solid Minor league squads.
The problem I see is that MOST of these decisions will have to be made without ANY stats, playing time, visible growth to use as we normally would have.
I feel this is a year for those with shallow minor league rosters to accumulate picks and catch up, the better teams will still be good, but unable to extend their lead. Though I may be wrong. I just don't know if my logic is sound.
IS your first round pick as valuable this season (trading to make a run) as it normally would be or not?
One argument is--they are less valuable because the MLB draft was only 5 rounds and though you can draft on the same potential ML clubs did, you won't have ANY real data to go on other than that. Also, there won't be a minor league season so how can you evaluate your current minor league roster outside of the chance some might see ML action at which point you have to make the choice to activate them or worry about the possibility they might LOSE their eligibility should they play. Plus, there's a problem with really good/deep squads in that--where will you put the 6+ minor leaguers you're set to draft with 2021 picks and who do you release to make room for those new players?
Now I'm sure the first three rounds of the ML draft are full of guys you might replace the tail end of your minor league roster with, but you'll have to make that call pre draft and drop those guys, then hope a better replacement is there for you when you draft--on the other hand--if your squad needs work, you might see some better players made available from those dropped AND the fact that there will be less picks made overall by teams with solid Minor league squads.
The problem I see is that MOST of these decisions will have to be made without ANY stats, playing time, visible growth to use as we normally would have.
I feel this is a year for those with shallow minor league rosters to accumulate picks and catch up, the better teams will still be good, but unable to extend their lead. Though I may be wrong. I just don't know if my logic is sound.
IS your first round pick as valuable this season (trading to make a run) as it normally would be or not?
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