Author Topic: Cubs Draft 2017  (Read 10489 times)

chgojhawk

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Re: Cubs Draft 2017
« Reply #30 on: June 10, 2017, 01:15:25 pm »
On one end, molesting a 6 year old family member could include playing doctor but the age disparity suggests that it was likely something more than that.  Yes, Heimlich was 15 years old.  He is just 21 now so he isn't that far removed from the legal process being completed.

Again, I am not deadset against drafting him.  I am confident that the front office will do their research and make logical decisions.  Every draftee has inherent risk of not making the majors for one reason or another.  Heimlich will face added pressure due to his past.  Think Ben Christensen on steroids type of situation.

Our front office is far more capable than most.  If they feel Heimlich is a good risk and deserving of a 2nd chance along with being a good person, then I am all for it (assuming that I will never find out what allegedly happened).  I am trusting that our management will make the right decision on this.