That is what I was thinking as well. Get a high end talent on the cheap or go with a bigger pick next yr. I think if Moran had fallen, that wouldn't be the case as they'd sign him cheaply and get an above average guy and move more money later on
Just saw Ball's delivery on NESN. He's got some work to do. They straighten him out, though, and he'll be throwing high 90s. He's got a weird hitch in his delivery
Ball is a project who could be a high end starter. I am surprised the sox went this route. He's a top 15 talent with a lot of mocks having him in the middle of the round. Regardless, giant lefties with power and projection go high. This is a good pick
and there goes my prediction. This doesn't make sense to me at all. They need guys who could become superstars, not guys who look to be above average players