MLB draft: Blue Jays’ needs, targets and more

For the second time in three years, the Jays are preparing for the annual MLB draft without the luxury of a second-round pick. “It’s certainly different, but also familiar,” said Blue Jays director of amateur scouting Shane Farrell, who is about to oversee his fourth draft. Per MLB, teams that outspend their allotment by 0-5 per cent pay a 75 per cent tax on the overage. If University of Mississippi shortstop Jacob Gonzalez or Wake Forest University third baseman Brock Wilken are still on the board when the Jays pick they might be hard to pass up. I think the college position players and the high school position players there’s going to be some depth to give some length to those Day 1 picks.” — Farrell on his impression of this year’s Draft class.