Mack was right on this one. He has been calling it for a while. This is great for the Mets because this was a guy who a lot of experts thought was going to be the NYM selection at #12 and I am not a huge fan. While the tools are amazing, he has questions about motivation and work ethic. The ceiling is a 20-20 center fielder, the floor is a fourth-OF. There is better talent both in upside and floor still on the board and I am glad that this pushes a better pick down to the Mets.
Things are shaping up nicely for the Mets. I doubt the A's take Hawkins at #11 which means he will be available for the Mets.
Oakland Athletics- Pick 11: Addison Russell- SS- Pace High School, FLA
This is the shock of the draft so far. I had Russell late in the first and the A's get a good athlete here but a surprise pick no doubt.
What this means for the Mets: WOW. This is amazing. Lance McCullers, Lucas Giolito, Marcus Stroman, Matt Smoral, Michael Wacha, Chris Stratton ALL still available to the Mets. The pick here HAS to be Courtney Hawkins in my book unless the Mets think they can sign McCullers or Giolito.
If the Mets go with Giolito, keep in mind that going over the slot recommendation results in a heavy tax and, depending on how much over the team goes, potential loss in draft picks. While McCullers or Giolito might be tempting here, they may not be the most practical option.
Courtney Hawkins is the pick.
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