I think we've gone from 26th to the 14th to 16th range. A lot of the rookie level pitchers won't develop but with the sheer numbers (remember 10 years ago we didn't have any viable rookie players, so we've made progress) but if a couple do they could be huge. The last top 10 overall guy we had was Eury and we have like 7 or 8 guys with his potential right now.
We also completely suck at drafting. Our first round picks going back to 2000, and in particular top 10 picks, are absolutely atrocious. Bust after bust. Have to improve in that area.
Our hitting development has been horrific as well. We have traded for a lot of our bat prospects and invested in a lot of the areas we need to in order to improve that aspect.
Most free agents signings are a waste of resources and have a negative impact due to their age. Unless we are in on a guy like Soto or a guy in or nearing his prime, it's pointless. We want to avoid long, bad contracts like Willy Adames or Anthony Santander even though the casual fans cry when we don't sign them (or Avisail or Chen for that matter). The free agency argument is pointless while Sherman owns the team anyway since he won't spend the money. That is out of our control and beating a dead horse anyway.
Here's our top ten picks going back to 2000:
Kyle Skipworth
Andrew Heaney
Colin Moran
Tyler F'in Kolek
JJ Bleday
Max Meyer
Jacob Berry
Pretty epic fail there.
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