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2015 MLB Draft Prep Analogizes

Sometimes, the main point of my article is something that happened in a ballgame. Other times, the important part is being able to rant/vent about something. On occasion, I want to clarify something that's driving me into one of those backwards jackets. Today, it's about an overly-used lazy term that needs to be exposed for what it really is. Referring to the major league draft as a crapshoot really needs to stop, as it's a terrible analogy.

If you've read much of my draft analysis, you've probably noticed I abhor referring to the draft as a crapshoot. I have a string of reasons, but my main problem is it's a terrible comp.