I am always intrigued that guys like Mike Trout and Patrick Mahomes and others are not top draft picks, also like Francisco Lindor over Christian Colon? Whether it is exceptional insight (hello Brett Veach?) or exceptional luck (hello Brett Veach?) I do not know - but if you look at the history of successful small market teams in non-parity leagues, or of any team in parity leagues - like the Pittsburgh Steelers dynasty - or the first Chief's run of great teams - it often seems to go back to an enormously successful draft of a few core players, plus maybe some trades for diamonds in the rough. Here is hoping that this can somehow happen for our Royals in this draft over these next three days.
I feel like Cowser is the safest pick - I can see him being a solid 8-10 year starter, but perhaps never that great? The Royals need upside, and Rocker is a gamble, but he definitely has that star upside they need. I'm not as high on the prep infielders as others, but I see the potential for upside there as well, especially if someone like Lawlar, Watson, or House fall to them.
I am always intrigued that guys like Mike Trout and Patrick Mahomes and others are not top draft picks, also like Francisco Lindor over Christian Colon? Whether it is exceptional insight (hello Brett Veach?) or exceptional luck (hello Brett Veach?) I do not know - but if you look at the history of successful small market teams in non-parity leagues, or of any team in parity leagues - like the Pittsburgh Steelers dynasty - or the first Chief's run of great teams - it often seems to go back to an enormously successful draft of a few core players, plus maybe some trades for diamonds in the rough. Here is hoping that this can somehow happen for our Royals in this draft over these next three days.
I feel like Cowser is the safest pick - I can see him being a solid 8-10 year starter, but perhaps never that great? The Royals need upside, and Rocker is a gamble, but he definitely has that star upside they need. I'm not as high on the prep infielders as others, but I see the potential for upside there as well, especially if someone like Lawlar, Watson, or House fall to them.