It appears there’s a very strong chance the Baltimore Orioles will be completing a 3 year deal with Yovani Gallardo by the end of the weekend. This actually concerns me because it also means losing the Orioles 14th overall draft pick. Although Gallardo could make a decent addition to the Orioles rotation, I find myself struggling with whether or not he’s worth the sacrifice.
The purpose of this article is to help understand the gravity of losing a first round draft pick. If you look at the homegrown talent Baltimore has on the field, Weiters, Machado, Schoop, and Gausman, they have all been top prospects we’ve taken in the first round of their respective drafts.