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Originally Posted by Mecca
The Astros tanked on purpose and honestly the Cubs did too.
The Astros building their juggernaut system out of tankimg on purpose is a huge reason this happened.
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I just checked this years roster and only 2 of the 35 players that have played for the Astros this season were first round picks by the Astros;
Bregma - 2nd overall
Tucker - 5th overall
Most of their best players this year are international guys and guys drafted after like the 5th round.
This was there roster last year and where/who they were drafted by. I'll include anyone that played over 100 ABs
Hitters
Martín Maldonado - 27th round Angels
Yuli Gurriel - International Astros
Jose Altuve - International Astros
Jeremy Peña - 3rd round Astros
Alex Bregman - 1st round Astros
Chas McCormick - 21st round Astros
Michael Brantley - Brewers 7th round
Kyle Tucker - 1st round Astros
Yordan Alvarez - International Astros
Aledmys Díaz - International Cardinals
Mauricio Dubón - 26th round Red Sox
Trey Mancini - 8th round Orioles
Jake Meyers - 13th round Astros
Jose Siri - International Astros
Christian Vázquez - 9th round Red Sox
Pitchers with over 10 or more appearances
Rafael Montero - International Mets
Hector Neris - International Phillies
Phil Maton - 20th round Padres
Ryne Stanek - 3rd round Mariners
Bryan Abreu - International Astros
Ryan Pressly - 11th round Red Sox
Framber Valdez - International Astros
Cristian Javier - International Astros
José Urquidy - International Astros
Seth Martinez - 17th round Athletics
Justin Verlander - 1st round Tigers in
Luis Garcia - International Astros
Will Smith - 40th round Rays
Blake Taylor - 2nd round Pirates
Jake Odorizzi - 1st round Brewers
Doesn't seem like tanking had much to do with why the Astros are good. Seems like they know how to assemble talent, develop talent, and get international guys that amount to something. Seems like another stupid thing for MLB to do if the Astros were the reason for the lottery being implemented.