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HB - they talked about how the Tribe used to play safe with college pitcher types but the last couple years got their heads out of their butts.

O'Dowd, and he should know, talked about the patience now in the organization. Worth a shot. Kid was going to Duke, high character as well.

Better hope they did their homework on the kid's signabiity. Sounds like he wants to go to school.

ie: Duke ... Character and smarts one would assume.

And, he sounds signable ...

"I'm very thankful that the Indians drafted me, but it doesn't mean anything if I don't impact the people that are in Cleveland." --Benson

Benson: "I'm definitely going to sign. I'm definitely going to Cleveland." Told media at Draft he may still pursue education at Duke.

I'm OK with it. No Guts No Glory. Love the high ceiling types. Very few of these drafted guys make it. Why not take guys when one does make it he makes a huge impact.

Indians pick Will Benson: "My primary goal is to make baseball the No. 1 sport in America. It's time to make it the here and now sport."

I'm reading Tweets by Jordan Bastian, Anthony Castrovince and others who are quoting him. The feeling I got was he planned on signing for sure, but may still seek further education in the offseason.

Am I wrong?

Brains, character, and abs?

I hate him already.

Hillbilly wrote:Indians pick Will Benson: "My primary goal is to make baseball the No. 1 sport in America. It's time to make it the here and now sport."

Let's make Baseball great again.

LOL

Jon Heyman ‏@JonHeyman · 57 minutes ago
will benson and ian anderson both very impressive young men in their interviews with @SamRyanMLB. gold stars!

Oops, last pic was rather large. My apologies. Wasn't that big on Twitter.

Frankie Piliere @FPiliereD1
#Indians grab Will Benson, didn't see it coming until a few minutes ago but I like it. Again...upside. Massive power potential, 6-6 athlete

CJ Wittmann ‏@CJWittJr
Love this upside pick.

Tribe Insider
Second Rd selection (55th overall)
INF Nolan Jones (Holy Ghost Prep/Bensalem, PA)
Hit .636 avg (28/44) during senior season. UVa commit

Jeff Ellis
Was very high on Jones though out the process. Had him as a top 15 guy through out the process

Tony Lastoria
This should balance out all those who disliked the first pick. Excellent choice here. If they can sign both guys, wow.

Jeff Ellis actually had the Indians selecting Jones with their first pick.

Justin Lada
WOW. Nolan Jones fell to the second round. Thought he'd be a 1st rounder. Good get!