Your Opinion on this Draft Scenario...

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Originally Posted by hooskins

Ok well the first situation is idiotic IMO. If we think Fletcher will be prone to get hurt, or we have doubts about his ability dont pay him tons of money. His market value would be much lower too if that is the case.

And if they arent comfortable with Rocky, I would think they should give him more starting time to see if he pans out. And if he doesnt then they shouldnt have been soo agressive in drafting him

Well, it is not like it is uncharacteristic of them to get a MLB and it not work out IE Michael Borrow. They had to pay Fletcher to get him here. If you remember he was hurt last year, but was still considered one of the top LB's in FA this offseason. That is what determined his value. They believe that he is the man for the job, otherwise they wouln't have signed him. But knowing what has happened to them in the past I wouldn't be suprised if they try to cover their ass with the aforementioned scenario. As far as Rocky is concerned he is viewed as a future starter. But maybe the coaches don't feel he is ready yet.

Once again, this is only food for thought. There is no factual information supporting my speculation.