MLB's amateur draft is shifting to prime time.

"The commissioner's office said Tuesday that this year's draft will start at 6 p.m. on June 9 and be held at the studios of the MLB Network in Secaucus, N.J."

"There will be 111 picks on the first day, which includes the first three rounds mixed in with two compensation rounds."

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i don't like this

the system was fine. it seems a little ridiculous to have three rounds one day followed by 47 the next. however, i don’t have the mlb network. i might feel different if i were able to watch analysis of the royals picks on tv.

by 9il on Apr 28, 2009 3:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

i ASS U ME'd

the two day breakup of the draft before reading the article. i don’t know what i think of the three day draft now.

by 9il on Apr 28, 2009 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Boo

I liked not working and following the draft.

I heard the NFL is thinking of spreading their draft over four days, starting Thursday night. I think that is just awful.

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by RoyalsRetro on Apr 28, 2009 3:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Not sure if you read him, but Gregg Easterbrook's (TMQ's) draft review column

started out with a lead-in about Roger Goodell actively seeking out the NFL’s “saturation point” with its fans/the public (spreading out the draft even further, going to an 18-game schedule, etc.)…and how that was a horrible idea.

"Now…put that in your [BLEEP]ing pipe and smoke it." -Hal McRae

by Sweep_the_Leg on Apr 28, 2009 6:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'll have to check that out

I like Easterbrook, and I was actually musing about that very topic – overexposure of the NFL.

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by RoyalsRetro on Apr 29, 2009 8:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I like that the MLB draft has become a public event, unlike what it used to be

But all of the major sport drafts are becoming too TV-ified, too drawn out and prepackaged.

The immoderate moderator

by NYRoyal on Apr 28, 2009 3:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

NFL draft: most over-hyped sporting event of the year?

Or is that still the Superbowl?

Today, we are all Honkballers.

by RATW on Apr 28, 2009 7:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Most over-hyped and most boring

Many of the first round picks are interesting, but the 10 minute wait between picks is horribly boring. Beyond the first round it is a complete snooze-fest.

The immoderate moderator

by NYRoyal on Apr 29, 2009 3:36 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

But its nice listening to Mel Kiper yell at me.

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by RoyalsRetro on Apr 29, 2009 8:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Every year I click over randomly and instantly become mesmerized by his hair

"Now…put that in your [BLEEP]ing pipe and smoke it." -Hal McRae

by Sweep_the_Leg on Apr 29, 2009 10:53 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Cool

It will never match the greatness that is the NFL draft but I’ll definitely check it out.

I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.

by kcscoliny on Apr 28, 2009 4:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

i prefer the NBA draft to the NFL.. mainly because its smaller and most people who watch it,

know everyone thats involved, atleast by name.

"I can resist everything but temptation." - oscar wylde

by cfizzle on Apr 28, 2009 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Funnier suits worn by players too

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by RoyalsRetro on Apr 29, 2009 8:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Last years draft day thread was the most fun I've had on the internet

that didn’t involve Kleenex

I'm not a sabermetrician, but I do play one at Driveline Mechanics.

by devil_fingers on Apr 28, 2009 4:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

haha

I prefer tshirts

I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.

by kcscoliny on Apr 28, 2009 4:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

tube socks...

"I can resist everything but temptation." - oscar wylde

by cfizzle on Apr 28, 2009 7:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think I like the idea

Now, they need to take it a few steps further to make it even better…

1) Allow the trading of draft picks. It makes no sense that this hasn’t been done yet.

2) Outlaw Major League Contracts for players drafted in the June Draft. This is not necessary, but it would lead to a higher % of players that actually sign their deals (I think).

3) World Draft. At least a "partial world’ draft, by allowing players that are over the age of 16 (or 18) and not under professional contract with another organization to be drafted. This would even the playing field out immensely.

BOOM! ROASTED!

by GoBabies!! on Apr 28, 2009 9:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Instead of outlawing MLB contracts

they should just slot the money they can possibly receive. It’s getting kind of ridiculous considering the bust rate in baseball.

by AxDxMx on Apr 29, 2009 12:45 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

But

No slotting has given us an advantage in the draft. We outspent everyone last year and nabbed some gems later in the draft because we were willing to overpay. Until other teams wise up, I’d like to keep that advantage.

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by RoyalsRetro on Apr 29, 2009 8:28 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Nothing but positive

Last year when it was on ESPN it was good to have footage and video of the guys getting drafted. I love the progression, from being broadcast on MLB Radio via a boring ass conference call to having a full blown event with analysis and video and I’m sure interviews is awesome!

by Royal from Queens on Apr 29, 2009 1:32 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs