The Boston Red Sox arrive at Pick #21 courtesy of one of the bigger surprises from last season. This selection originally belonged to the Los Angeles Dodgers, who spent most of the year making people look foolish for doubting them and came remarkably close to representing the United League in the World Series. Instead, the pick ends up in Boston's hands. And Boston finds itself in an interesting spot. There are needs throughout the...
Before we begin, a brief correction to the alternate reality that opened this mock draft. Yes, I proposed a blockbuster trade that would have sent this pick, along with several others, to Detroit for the first overall selection. No, Washington would never actually do that. The more I thought about it, the more ridiculous it sounded. Asking Washington to trade multiple first-round picks is like asking a dragon to part with a gold coin....
Pick #19 has had quite a journey. At various points it belonged to Milwaukee, San Diego, and now New York. Frankly, this draft pick has changed hands so many times that it probably qualifies for frequent flyer status. By the time the commissioner announces it, there's a decent chance nobody in attendance remembers who originally owned it. What makes the situation even funnier is how the Yankees acquired it. This pick arrived in New York as part...