The rumors will be rampant. The misinformation coming from all sources.
Last minute deals can and will alter draft boards.
I’m including three more players that have been prominently connected with the Oakland A’s. I don’t love any of them; I don’t loathe any of them. The options at 1.9 (1st round, 9th overall) are rather Meh, but honestly you could say that about most of the 1st round. The real strength of this draft lies in the depth to be found in Rounds 2-4, so how teams manage their pool money will be key. Don’t expect Oakland to sign anyone that’ll require more than slot in the 1st round, but I’d expect them to make a run on an over-slot guy at 2.