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Russell taken by the Cards.

QUOTE(R.J. @ Jun 7, 2007 -> 06:54 PM) is Kyle Russel off the board? I don't think so.

76. John Ely, rhp School: Miami (Ohio). Class: Jr. B-T: R-R. Ht.: 6-1. Wt.: 190. Birthdate: 5/13/86. Scouting Report: Ely can't fill out a uniform or light up a radar gun as well as his Miami teammate Connor Graham can, but he has outperformed Graham in college and in the Cape Cod League and has a better chance to be a major league starter. Ely is just 6-foot-1 and 190 pounds, and he has a head jerk in his maximum-effort delivery. His stuff is hard to argue with, however. His 89-94 mph fastball and his vastly improved changeup both qualify as plus pitches, and his curve is an average offering. Though he lacks smooth mechanics, he throws strikes and has a resilient arm that never has given him problems. His delivery also gives him deception that makes him harder to hit. Ely also is an intense competitor who helped his cause by pitching a complete-game seven-hitter at Texas in March. Though Graham scores better in what the NFL would call "measurables," Ely should get drafted slightly ahead of him, probably in the second round. W L ERA G SV IP H BB SO 7 3 2.94 12 0 89 83 21 81

Angels take Harvey.

QUOTE(CWSGuy406 @ Jun 7, 2007 -> 06:07 PM) Kenny Williams and his scouts will have everybody on their collective knobs if the Sox take Harvey (if he's there) in the third round. The Sox would be getting THREE top 50(ish) talents and would certainly make passing on Porcello worthwhile. If the Sox were to take Harvey it would make passing on Porcello easier to take. It's just too bad they won't take him.

Im suprised the Yankees didn't take Harvey with their 2nd round pick.

45. Nevin Griffith, rhp School: Middleton HS, Tampa. Class: Sr. B-T: R-R. Ht.: 6-4. Wt.: 180. Birthdate: 3/23/89. Scouting Report: The quintessential projectable high school pitcher, Griffith showed all the ingredients of a premium prospect as an underclassman and put it all together this spring. He solidified his status as a high-round pick by dominating in two showdowns with crosstown rival Michael Burgess and Hillsborough High, the first of which was the buzz of amateur baseball for weeks. Griffith is long, lean and athletic with a whippy arm action. He has improved his balance over the rubber and better incorporated his lower half in his delivery, and his velocity spiked, touching 96 mph and humming along at 90-92 with sink on most nights. His 80-84 mph slider is a plus pitch at times, and he throws a more traditional curveball as well. He has feel for a changeup that he can keep down in the zone. Outside of inconsistency and fatigue, there isn't much to knock on Griffith, who profiles as a middle-of-the-rotation starter and should be drafted in the supplemental round. W L ERA G SV IP H BB SO 7 2 0.92 11 1 68 36 18 119

Griffith

2 picks away

QUOTE(fathom @ Jun 7, 2007 -> 05:20 PM) Hey Flash...Harvey's still available. Everybody knows there is no way in hell the Sox take him.

QUOTE(fathom @ Jun 7, 2007 -> 05:04 PM) If they're going to make him be a starter, they're going to have to make him into a sinker baller and have him throw more in the 92 range than in the upper 90s. Supposedly he already has good run and sink on his fastball.

How many rounds are they gonna do today?

QUOTE(BearSox @ Jun 7, 2007 -> 04:56 PM) If Main was there at 25, do you think he would have been the pick? Yep QUOTE(WHarris1 @ Jun 7, 2007 -> 04:56 PM) That's the main thing that disappoints me is his projection to the bullpen. It all depends if he can develop secondary pitches. Keep in mind he is very raw for a college player.

Shannon Stewart!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

QUOTE(RibbieRubarb @ Jun 7, 2007 -> 04:21 PM) So...it's ok to have NO pick this year to get the same pick next year??? This makes ZERO sense...ZERO. I'll take that chance if it's possible to get the best high school arm.

QUOTE(Flash Tizzle @ Jun 7, 2007 -> 04:17 PM) If Porcello is pitching well for Detroit alongside Miller and Verlander, it's Williams responsibility to find pitchers to match them. Whether from international scouting, trades, or devoting money to picks who slip in the draft. He better do it, because I'm not any more confident about our future now than several hours ago. The immense expectations for Poreda start right now for me. If Williams is willing to pass up Porcello at #25 knowing a competitor rests two spots below, he better be confident. I agree with everything you said. I've always wanted the Sox to take Boras clients/spend money on international scouting. But I'm not going to get excited when I see a guy of Porcellos/Hochevars caliber because I know the White Sox won't take them.

Lets not worry though, instead of spending the money on Porcello we get to see another year of Darin Erstad!

QUOTE(WHarris1 @ Jun 7, 2007 -> 04:16 PM) I would sacrifice that year as part of a gamble for Porcello easily

QUOTE(santo=dorf @ Jun 7, 2007 -> 04:08 PM) Explain that to the other 10 teams that wanted nothing to do with him. Don't you think they know that? They obviously value the negoiation process a LOT more than our Mel Kipers here. The upside isn't the point. What good is selecting a guy if he's not a lock to sign or you know it will be difficult? Of course if the Sox are/were willing to give a prospect that kind of money ($3-5 million,) it's only natural that the b****ing about not spending that money on the major league team will start to arise. I would be willing to see the Sox cut payroll and spend it on player development.

QUOTE(Flash Tizzle @ Jun 7, 2007 -> 03:59 PM) All I have to say is Aaron Poreda better not lose velocity or find himself in the bullpen. Since he's with the Sox I expect him to throw in the mid-80s

QUOTE(Flash Tizzle @ Jun 7, 2007 -> 03:59 PM) Don't forget, we're not selecting until 89. No sandwich picks to worry about. Why not attempt to add a high ceiling pitcher rated the #2 overall talent? So what, give him 8 million -- it's not my money. Do those within our organization not realize the arms within the division far exceed ours? We need immediate impact players to compete with those of Detroit and Minnesota. Not to mention Cleveland. All I have to say is Aaron Poreda better not lose velocity or find himself in the bullpen. I'm not going to get excited about Boras clients anymore. Guys like that are available to us every year, and we never take them. It's f***ing stupid, but the Sox never take them.

QUOTE(WHarris1 @ Jun 7, 2007 -> 03:57 PM) C'mon ribbie, I love you man but you aren't making a lot of sense today. I understand that SoxTalk is as you portray it the majority of the time but the draft thread today has actually been pretty balanced. Everyone on the board wanted Porello. Everybody.

Now I'm really pissed Main went to Texas. We probably would have taken him.

QUOTE(fathom @ Jun 7, 2007 -> 03:50 PM) We always hear the excuse about how the Sox never have a high pick because of their good record over the last decade. Thus, that's why we never have the massive talents in our system. Now, we have the best high school pitcher in the draft fall into our laps if we want, and we don't take him. Not the only time this has happened. Could have taken Hochevar two years ago, but instead we are stuck with a #4-#5 starter.

QUOTE(santo=dorf @ Jun 7, 2007 -> 03:49 PM) Yes they are. Their owner owns a pizza franchise. It's a s***ty pizza, but it still brings in a ton of dough. What Pizza franchise?