tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37446836.post3439568422667939451..comments2023-10-30T05:00:03.572-05:00Comments on Eli's MLB Rumors - Old: MLB Draft: Tim BeckhamElihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04463365662085467794noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37446836.post-89908493546207727452008-06-05T07:31:00.000-05:002008-06-05T07:31:00.000-05:00The MLB draft has nowhere near the impact that the...The MLB draft has nowhere near the impact that the NFL or NBA draft does. Frankly, I don't understand the excitement. High School players most often need 5-8 years of development to make it to the majors. Injuries, failure to adjust to the advanced game, family and maturity issues - all take a toll. It's much less common for a high pick to make the big club than it is in other sports.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com