who do I pick tomorrow in my farmhand draft at No 7?

[Judge Jude]

I apologize for letting work get in the way of my franchise's fortunes, but I landed the worst pick in the lottery - No 7 - and these are the highest-rated players left. I assume most or all of the first few names will be gone, but anyone with a good feeling about a top 5 or so, step forward! also if anybody's arm just fell off, please let me know.


my options at pick 7 tomorrow. many of the top ones will be unavailable....

15 Ronald Acuna ATL OF 19
16 Lewis Brinson MIL OF 22

24 Yadier Alvarez LAD P 21

27 Anderson Espinoza SD P 19
28 Isan Diaz MIL SS 20

31 Juan Soto WAS OF 18

33 Kevin Maitan ATL SS 17

46 Alex Verdugo LAD OF 20

53 Mitch Keller PIT P 21

57 Cal Quantrill SD P 21

61 Lucas Erceg MIL 3B 21

63 Luis Urias SD 2B 19
64 Rhys Hoskins PHI 1B 24

[Sharky]

I like Erceg better than his "ranking" here. Could be a nice pickup for you.

Ranking is probably
Acuna
Bronson
-- GAP --
After that it's personal preference I think. Maybe Erceg, Soto, Verdugo? I might be too high on Erceg but think he could fall to you. Good luck!

[The Dane]

My ranking of these guys, looking at ETA as a high priority...

16 Lewis Brinson MIL OF 22
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46 Alex Verdugo LAD OF 20
15 Ronald Acuna ATL OF 19
61 Lucas Erceg MIL 3B 21
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31 Juan Soto WAS OF 18
28 Isan Diaz MIL SS 20
33 Kevin Maitan ATL SS 17
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27 Anderson Espinoza SD P 19
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53 Mitch Keller PIT P 21
57 Cal Quantrill SD P 21
24 Yadier Alvarez LAD P 21
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63 Luis Urias SD 2B 19
64 Rhys Hoskins PHI 1B 24

I see nearly zero value in pitching prospects, but I wouldn't blame you if you took Espinosa. I'm also pretty high on Erceg.

[Gregg]

Uber-stud Anderson Espinoza has been placed on the minor league DL with forearm tightness (uh-oh), he's gone for an MRI. Confirmed liar AJ Preller says that the MRI shows no ligament or elbow issues. So, take that information with a pound of salt- from Hornsby

I don't know if this makes him drop to you or scares you off. Just seems useful.

[fuhrdog]

Agree with Dane with the exception of Alvarez, who I prefer over Espinoza and think he will be up earlier also. Has anything new come up from Espinoza's forearm tightness?

[Sour Masher]

I like a lot of those guys. Both Acuna and Maitan have very high ceilings, but are far away and haven't shown they are for real yet. Brinson has shown more and is closer, but I personally am not a full believer in his ability in his hit tool at the highest level. Still, he is probably the top choice, given his legit power. On the pitcher side, I too slightly prefer Alvarez to Espinoza, in no small part due to the organizations they are with, not to mention Alvarez has a more classic frame. I'd be happy if any of those 5 fell to me, as I see a drop down after them to another tier. My top 7:

Brinson
Maitan
Acuna
Alvarez
Espinoza
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Keller
Quantrill or Verdugo (if you want upside, go with the arm; if you want safer, go with the bat)

[Judge Jude]

I feel like Jimmy Stewart !

[Judge Jude]

looks like 1-2-3 will be Maitlan, Espinoza, Verdugo
then Brinson went, then Hwang, then Alvarez

so Acuna it is!
#wisdomofthecrowd

[Gregg]

7th pick and you got the consensus best pick third on Danes list. That is about as good as it gets. Congrats!

[Judge Jude]

I wished I had taken Luke Weaver, who went 9th. but he is on minor league DL now so maybe not

[Sharky]

Acuna over Weaver any day and every day. Congrats!

[kawaise]

Acuna is a great selection at #7.

[harmon]

Yup...Acuna could well have been in top 2 from that group

[Judge Jude]

One owner took the sons of both Charlie Hayes and Fernando Tatis
#bloodlines

thanks, guys!