Cubs' Prospects FUTUREBONER thread

[Slaky]

It looks like the Cubs won't be able to draft the guy the Astros draft.

[J. Walter Weatherman]

It looks like the Cubs won't be able to draft the guy the Astros draft.

What's clear is that Appel, Gray and Bryant will all be available when Houston picks. And, should Houston choose one of those three, only two of them will then be available for the Cubs.

That's where things get a bit more complicated...

If the Astros pick Appel first, of the three mentioned above only Gray and Bryant will remain for the Cubs to pick from.

If, on the other hand, Houston goes with Gray, only Appel and Bryant will be left.

It's also possible, however, (though the consensus seems to be that it's probably less likely) that the Astros will go with Bryant with their pick, or even someone else entirely.

In that case, the Cubs would most likely be picking between Appel and Gray (and possibly Bryant, if the Astros didn't pick him).

[Saul Goodman]

It looks like the Cubs won't be able to draft the guy the Astros draft.

What's clear is that Appel, Gray and Bryant will all be available when Houston picks. And, should Houston choose one of those three, only two of them will then be available for the Cubs.

That's where things get a bit more complicated...

If the Astros pick Appel first, of the three mentioned above only Gray and Bryant will remain for the Cubs to pick from.

If, on the other hand, Houston goes with Gray, only Appel and Bryant will be left.

It's also possible, however, (though the consensus seems to be that it's probably less likely) that the Astros will go with Bryant with their pick, or even someone else entirely.

In that case, the Cubs would most likely be picking between Appel and Gray (and possibly Bryant, if the Astros didn't pick him).

Come on now, quit pasting analysis from BCB.

[Eli]

It looks like the Cubs won't be able to draft the guy the Astros draft.

What's clear is that Appel, Gray and Bryant will all be available when Houston picks. And, should Houston choose one of those three, only two of them will then be available for the Cubs.

That's where things get a bit more complicated...

If the Astros pick Appel first, of the three mentioned above only Gray and Bryant will remain for the Cubs to pick from.

If, on the other hand, Houston goes with Gray, only Appel and Bryant will be left.

It's also possible, however, (though the consensus seems to be that it's probably less likely) that the Astros will go with Bryant with their pick, or even someone else entirely.

In that case, the Cubs would most likely be picking between Appel and Gray (and possibly Bryant, if the Astros didn't pick him).

You forgot that the Astros (who are located in Texas) could pick a high-school pitcher from Texas (which is in Texas), because that's often how major-league teams make decisions.

They could also take a different player than any of the ones previously mentioned. This would leave the Cubs a different list of available players to select.

This is a developing story, so stay tuned for further analysis of these scenarios.

[Quality Start Machine]

Who owns the Cubs?

[Saul Goodman]

It looks like the Cubs won't be able to draft the guy the Astros draft.

What's clear is that Appel, Gray and Bryant will all be available when Houston picks. And, should Houston choose one of those three, only two of them will then be available for the Cubs.

That's where things get a bit more complicated...

If the Astros pick Appel first, of the three mentioned above only Gray and Bryant will remain for the Cubs to pick from.

If, on the other hand, Houston goes with Gray, only Appel and Bryant will be left.

It's also possible, however, (though the consensus seems to be that it's probably less likely) that the Astros will go with Bryant with their pick, or even someone else entirely.

In that case, the Cubs would most likely be picking between Appel and Gray (and possibly Bryant, if the Astros didn't pick him).

You forgot that the Astros (who are located in Texas) could pick a high-school pitcher from Texas (which is in Texas), because that's often how major-league teams make decisions.

They could also take a different player than any of the ones previously mentioned. This would leave the Cubs a different list of available players to select.

This is a developing story, so stay tuned for further analysis of these scenarios.

The Cubs could also "think outside the box" and select a player who is not a player of whom we have previously heard about at a prior time.

[R-V]

It looks like the Cubs won't be able to draft the guy the Astros draft.

What's clear is that Appel, Gray and Bryant will all be available when Houston picks. And, should Houston choose one of those three, only two of them will then be available for the Cubs.

That's where things get a bit more complicated...

If the Astros pick Appel first, of the three mentioned above only Gray and Bryant will remain for the Cubs to pick from.

If, on the other hand, Houston goes with Gray, only Appel and Bryant will be left.

It's also possible, however, (though the consensus seems to be that it's probably less likely) that the Astros will go with Bryant with their pick, or even someone else entirely.

In that case, the Cubs would most likely be picking between Appel and Gray (and possibly Bryant, if the Astros didn't pick him).

You forgot that the Astros (who are located in Texas) could pick a high-school pitcher from Texas (which is in Texas), because that's often how major-league teams make decisions.

They could also take a different player than any of the ones previously mentioned. This would leave the Cubs a different list of available players to select.

This is a developing story, so stay tuned for further analysis of these scenarios.

What happens if the phone lines to the Cubs front office are cut the day of the draft and all of their cell phone batteries run out and their legs fall off? That could have an impact on the draft.

[Eli]

It looks like the Cubs won't be able to draft the guy the Astros draft.

What's clear is that Appel, Gray and Bryant will all be available when Houston picks. And, should Houston choose one of those three, only two of them will then be available for the Cubs.

That's where things get a bit more complicated...

If the Astros pick Appel first, of the three mentioned above only Gray and Bryant will remain for the Cubs to pick from.

If, on the other hand, Houston goes with Gray, only Appel and Bryant will be left.

It's also possible, however, (though the consensus seems to be that it's probably less likely) that the Astros will go with Bryant with their pick, or even someone else entirely.

In that case, the Cubs would most likely be picking between Appel and Gray (and possibly Bryant, if the Astros didn't pick him).

You forgot that the Astros (who are located in Texas) could pick a high-school pitcher from Texas (which is in Texas), because that's often how major-league teams make decisions.

They could also take a different player than any of the ones previously mentioned. This would leave the Cubs a different list of available players to select.

This is a developing story, so stay tuned for further analysis of these scenarios.

What happens if the phone lines to the Cubs front office are cut the day of the draft and all of their cell phone batteries run out and their legs fall off? That could have an impact on the draft.

Those kinds of scenarios are exactly why Theo wrote "The Cubs Way."

[Internet Apex]

It looks like the Cubs won't be able to draft the guy the Astros draft.

What's clear is that Appel, Gray and Bryant will all be available when Houston picks. And, should Houston choose one of those three, only two of them will then be available for the Cubs.

That's where things get a bit more complicated...

If the Astros pick Appel first, of the three mentioned above only Gray and Bryant will remain for the Cubs to pick from.

If, on the other hand, Houston goes with Gray, only Appel and Bryant will be left.

It's also possible, however, (though the consensus seems to be that it's probably less likely) that the Astros will go with Bryant with their pick, or even someone else entirely.

In that case, the Cubs would most likely be picking between Appel and Gray (and possibly Bryant, if the Astros didn't pick him).

You forgot that the Astros (who are located in Texas) could pick a high-school pitcher from Texas (which is in Texas), because that's often how major-league teams make decisions.

They could also take a different player than any of the ones previously mentioned. This would leave the Cubs a different list of available players to select.

This is a developing story, so stay tuned for further analysis of these scenarios.

What happens if the phone lines to the Cubs front office are cut the day of the draft and all of their cell phone batteries run out and their legs fall off? That could have an impact on the draft.

Those kinds of scenarios are exactly why Theo wrote "The Cubs Way."

I bet if we were to get a copy of that book, it would lead us to clues about who the Cubs would draft. Especially if there's a chapter in there about who the Astros are likely to draft.

[PenFoe]

It looks like the Cubs won't be able to draft the guy the Astros draft.

What's clear is that Appel, Gray and Bryant will all be available when Houston picks. And, should Houston choose one of those three, only two of them will then be available for the Cubs.

That's where things get a bit more complicated...

If the Astros pick Appel first, of the three mentioned above only Gray and Bryant will remain for the Cubs to pick from.

If, on the other hand, Houston goes with Gray, only Appel and Bryant will be left.

It's also possible, however, (though the consensus seems to be that it's probably less likely) that the Astros will go with Bryant with their pick, or even someone else entirely.

In that case, the Cubs would most likely be picking between Appel and Gray (and possibly Bryant, if the Astros didn't pick him).

You forgot that the Astros (who are located in Texas) could pick a high-school pitcher from Texas (which is in Texas), because that's often how major-league teams make decisions.

They could also take a different player than any of the ones previously mentioned. This would leave the Cubs a different list of available players to select.

This is a developing story, so stay tuned for further analysis of these scenarios.

What happens if the phone lines to the Cubs front office are cut the day of the draft and all of their cell phone batteries run out and their legs fall off? That could have an impact on the draft.

Those kinds of scenarios are exactly why Theo wrote "The Cubs Way."

I bet if we were to get a copy of that book, it would lead us to clues about who the Cubs would draft. Especially if there's a chapter in there about who the Astros are likely to draft.

I'm inclined to bet that the Astros, having the first pick overall, will take the player they think is the best.

And by best, I mean "most Texas"

[BH]

It looks like the Cubs won't be able to draft the guy the Astros draft.

What's clear is that Appel, Gray and Bryant will all be available when Houston picks. And, should Houston choose one of those three, only two of them will then be available for the Cubs.

That's where things get a bit more complicated...

If the Astros pick Appel first, of the three mentioned above only Gray and Bryant will remain for the Cubs to pick from.

If, on the other hand, Houston goes with Gray, only Appel and Bryant will be left.

It's also possible, however, (though the consensus seems to be that it's probably less likely) that the Astros will go with Bryant with their pick, or even someone else entirely.

In that case, the Cubs would most likely be picking between Appel and Gray (and possibly Bryant, if the Astros didn't pick him).

Bravo.

[CT III]

Whenever people complain that "nobody talks about baseball on this site anymore", I'm just going to link them back to this thread.

[Quality Start Machine]

You forgot that the Astros (who are located in Texas) could pick a high-school pitcher from Texas (which is in Texas), because that's often how major-league teams make decisions.

Stewart (the aforementioned HS pitcher) could just come in under the slot better than Appel. The fact that he's from Texas is coincidental.

[Eli]

You forgot that the Astros (who are located in Texas) could pick a high-school pitcher from Texas (which is in Texas), because that's often how major-league teams make decisions.

Stewart (the aforementioned HS pitcher) could just come in under the slot better than Appel. The fact that he's from Texas is coincidental.

I know. I was just being an ass and giving you a hard time.

[PenFoe]

You forgot that the Astros (who are located in Texas) could pick a high-school pitcher from Texas (which is in Texas), because that's often how major-league teams make decisions.

Stewart (the aforementioned HS pitcher) could just come in under the slot better than Appel. The fact that he's from Texas is coincidental.

I know. I was just being an ass and giving you a hard time.

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