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QUOTE(whitesoxfan101 @ Jun 2, 2007 -> 04:21 PM) 2005 really was a fluke wasn't it? I never wanted to call it that, but it's the truth. Yep.

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QUOTE(whitesoxfan101 @ Jun 2, 2007 -> 02:07 PM) There are 2 really good Northern Illinois HS guys I can think of. Seth Blair from Rock Falls (not too far from the Quad Cities) is the best one I know of. He's signed to pitch at Arizona State (6'2 190 righty) but he might get drafted high enough to skip that. He throws from 90 to 94 at like a 3/4 point release and has a nasty sinker, or at least that's what I've seen the 3 times I saw him pitch in person. Casey Crosby is a 6'4 lefty from Kaneland that is a late bloomer due to injury, but throws in the low 90's and is a great athlete (runs the 60 yard dash in under 7 seconds). He is probably the best HS prospect in this state, he is signed to play at Illinois but I doubt he ever makes it down there. He's another guy I've seen in person a few times, and his stuff isn't quite as good as Blair's, but he still throws 91 consistently, and you can't teach the numbers of 18 years old, 6'4, and left handed. Those are the only 2 really good prospects in Illinois I know of, but somebody can correct me if I'm wrong, which I probably am knowing me. These two guys are ranked #120 overall(including college players) by BA. Crosby was around #150. 120. Cody Scarpetta, rhp School: Guilford HS, Rockford, Ill. Class: Sr. B-T: R-R. Ht.: 6-2. Wt.: 220. Birthdate: 8/25/88. Scouting Report: Scarpetta's father Dan was a third-round pick by the Brewers out of an Illinois high school in June 1982, and Cody could match him if a late injury doesn't hurt his stock too much. Scarpetta tore the flexor tendon in his right index finger while pitching in late April, an injury similar to the one that has sidelined the Tigers' Joel Zumaya (who tore the same tendon in his middle finger). Scarpetta had surgery in mid-May and will be out until at least July. A team that takes him with plans to evaluate him this summer may not see him at full strength before the Aug. 15 signing deadline. Scarpetta, 6-foot-2 and 220 pounds, worked hard to get in the best shape of his life during the offseason, and his efforts paid off. Before he got hurt, he showed a plus fastball every time out this spring, usually sitting around 92-94 mph. In addition to increasing his velocity, he also turned his breaking ball into a true power curveball and added a changeup. One scout compared him to John Wetteland, though Scarpetta has enough stuff to stick in a rotation. If he doesn't sign, he'll attend Creighton. W L ERA G SV IP H BB SO 3 1 2.33 7 0 21 12 8 50 160. Jake Smolinski, 3b School: Boylan Catholic HS, Rockford, Ill. Class: Sr. B-T: R-R. Ht.: 6-0. Wt.: 195. Birthdate: 2/9/89. Scouting Report: A number of third basemen made strong impressions at the Area Code Games last summer. Californians Josh Vitters and Matt Dominguez should be first-round picks in June, while Iowan Jon Gilmore should go in the second or third round. Smolinski also has maintained his status as the best position-player prospect in Illinois. He stands out most for his feel for hitting and for the strength in his 6-foot, 195-pound build. He's also a good athlete-—he doubles as Boylan Catholic's quarterback and finished 14th in SPARQ testing at the Area Codes-—and has good arm strength. While scouts agree that he'll be a star at Clemson if he attends college, they aren't as sold on his pro future. Some believe he's maxed out physically already and will become a below-average runner as he fills out, limiting his defensive options. Currently a shortstop, Smolinski will have to move to third base or an outfield corner. Some clubs are intrigued with the idea of making him a catcher, where his arm and leadership skills would work to his advantage. His signability is uncertain, so he may not be drafted as high as his talent would warrant. AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB .522 67 39 35 10 0 5 31 13

The first thing that needs to happen is getting rid of Walker. He's already in Chicago so we might as well save his ass a plane ride.

QUOTE(BearSox @ Jun 1, 2007 -> 05:09 PM) Joe Girardi please....... oh wait, he will only go for the Yanks or Cubs... I don't want Girardi near our ballclub.

At this point I would rather have Day in there.

Great game tonight. It was good to see Jenks at 97-98.

QUOTE(TheOcho @ Jun 1, 2007 -> 04:40 PM) I kinda feel bad for Lou. Never really liked him but he's screwed. He brought this on himself. Nobody forced him to take this job.

LOL that was hilarious.

QUOTE(Whitewashed in @ May 31, 2007 -> 09:42 PM) I am currently working on a bachelors degree in computer networking. Right now I work with a company that services schools and I do computer repair/installs, networking, inventory control, etc. I have been there for 4 years this summer. I have invested a lot of time doing this. Not only working, but at home while growing up and at school, but changing my major has crossed my mind before. Now that I am ready to transfer to a university after going to a community college I am asking myself one last time to make up my mind. I am not sure if it's the job I currently have that I need to move on from or the actual field. I am leaning towards the job because theres some parts of my job that I like and I hate, but that comes with them all. I don't dread going to work. Just sometimes I get so fed up with the politics and the people. The responsibility of making sure everything is working since the world revolves around computers today. I have heard it is tough finding a good job in the field. Especially if you don't know people. Even if I did decide I am not fit for this, the next question is what will I do next? I have had a growing interest in writing, specifically sports (haha). I would love to be a columnist for a newspaper or a magazine. The thing is I wouldn't know where to start. I don't know anything about the field and what I am required to do to get where I want. Is it a pipe dream or realistic? Would it support a lifestyle comparable to what I think I could have in computer networking? I need some input guys, thanks! I am going to be a senior journalism major at NIU this year. Sportswriting is really the only thing I have wanted to do. A lot of people told me it's really hard to find jobs, etc., which is true. Hey, if it doesn't work out you can always go back to school for another year or so. Or you could just stay a year or so longer and get two majors. Of course it will cost some extra money, but if you have always wanted to go into a certain filed you might regret not doing it later on.

QUOTE(hitlesswonder @ May 31, 2007 -> 11:50 PM) Darin Erstad has a .313 OBP and most posters think he has done an admirable job. Young has 6 HR and 6 SB and a .780 OPS playing CF. That's fine. If Fields came up and did that it would be awesome (in fact, he doesn't even have to play CF -- 3B is fine ) Anybody who thinks Erstad has done an admirable job is out of their f***in mind.

QUOTE(hitlesswonder @ May 31, 2007 -> 10:59 PM) I think we should all write a letter to Kenny Williams begging him to draft/develop some prospects that succeed in the majors (aside from Chris Young) so that quickman will stop. It's the only solution I can see Let me add that when I talk about "succeeding" in the majors, I mean have a successful career, not a decent rookie season.

QUOTE(Gene Honda Civic @ May 31, 2007 -> 11:39 PM) Konerko. And you have a terribly skewed view of what is a successful rookie season. If you read my post correctly you'll see that I had no problem with CY's numbers. I just feel that some of the people on this board would be ripping him left and right if he were with us. QUOTE(Kalapse @ May 31, 2007 -> 11:40 PM) Are you s***ting me? 18, 60 and a .779 OPS from a White Sox rookie would be a miracle. Hell, I got excited when Sweeney hit ~.260 for about 7 games. Couldn't agree more.

Young is on pace for about 18 homers and 60 RBI's, with a .277/.314/.465. I'm not saying that's bad for a rookie, I just get the feeling that if Sweeney or Fields were to put up those numbers a lot of people on this board wouldn't be very happy, that's all. QUOTE(Kalapse @ May 31, 2007 -> 11:35 PM) Just for fun: AB H 2B HR RBI R AVG OBP SLG OPS 179 48 8 2 21 21 .268 .316 .346 .662 - PLAYER A 159 44 12 6 20 23 .277 .314 .465 .779 - PLAYER B 176 40 9 7 26 23 .227 .312 .398 .710 - PLAYER C A-Erstad B-Young C-?

QUOTE(hitlesswonder @ May 31, 2007 -> 10:59 PM) I think we should all write a letter to Kenny Williams begging him to draft/develop some prospects that succeed in the majors (aside from Chris Young) so that quickman will stop. It's the only solution I can see Chris Young has a .314 obp right now. I think he's going to be a good player, but if Fields came up and put up those kind of numbers everyone would be ready to crucify him.

QUOTE(RockRaines @ May 31, 2007 -> 10:10 PM) Our minors are pretty good dude, you've been ignoring them obviously this year. We have some good arms down there. Our system isn't as bad as everyone says it is, but it's not very good at all. I think BA had us #25 this year, and I trust their anaylsis. Drafting Broadway and McCulloch back to back hurt us pretty bad. Not to mention we haven't been making an impact in latin america/pacific rim. Fields, Sweeney, Gonzalez have huge upside. I also still think BA has a future (even though technically he isn't a prospect), but who knows what will happen with him. QUOTE(Heads22 @ May 31, 2007 -> 10:36 PM) Owens is kinda like Pods, except he should be a better base stealer. Not to mention play better D and get on base more.

QUOTE(RockRaines @ May 31, 2007 -> 10:10 PM) Yeah, but he has really learned to walk this season. Our minors are pretty good dude, you've been ignoring them obviously this year. We have some good arms down there. I'm pretty sure you and I are the only people on this board who are pretty high on Owens. I have liked the idea of him as the leadoff hitter for awhile.

QUOTE(caulfield12 @ May 31, 2007 -> 09:59 PM) Umm...and that's because Terrero will do such a good job replacing him? Let me guess, you prefer Sweeney or Anderson in CF? Well, that's not going to happen, I highly doubt we'll ever see Brian Anderson with the major league team again. Owens will be replacing him, and there is a damn good chance he will do a better job. Erstad and his .316 on base percentage won't be a huge loss.

QUOTE(BearSox @ May 31, 2007 -> 09:03 PM) I brought this up in the other thread, but I wouldn't mind Josh Fields. He has good stuff and has a live arm. We need some future bullpen help, and hopefully he could succeed and get called up with 1-2 years. The Mets got a good one with Joe Smith, and it only took him 1 year to get up to the show and he has been dominating. Then again, Smith is a little bit different with the sidearm delivery with good stuff. We need high upside guys. I like Fields but we need more than a reliever.

QUOTE(BearSox @ May 31, 2007 -> 09:05 PM) They're also down on Mike Pelfry with the way he has pitched. Maybe we could work something out... Just because they sent him down doesn't mean they are high on him. Supposedly Milledge is in their doghouse.

QUOTE(BearSox @ May 31, 2007 -> 08:52 PM) So, Owens in CF is not a good idea, IMO. Owens in LF and Terrero in CF? I wish we would send Gonzalez down and bring up BA or Sweeney.

QUOTE(whitesoxfan101 @ May 31, 2007 -> 08:13 PM) Why do I smell Mark Buehrle for Lastings Milledge and some middle of the road pitcher? Hell, the Mets are really down on Milledge right now, and you could probably get him and another prospect. I would like to see Milledge and Phillip Humber. If not Humber Deolis Guerra wouldn't be a bad fit.

QUOTE(Flash Tizzle @ May 31, 2007 -> 08:42 PM) He employs those responsible for developing players. It's his responsibility, even if it isn't directly, to find the right personnel to build up a farm system capable of competing with those within the division. You make a good point.

QUOTE(Heads22 @ May 31, 2007 -> 08:27 PM) Oz says Sweeney or Owens. Hopefully Owens. He is really the only leadoff option. I would like to see Anderson or Sweeney called up to play center, because Owens really isn't a center fielder. There is no need for Gonzalez up here.

Let me say that KW really doesn't have a whole lot of say in the draft, so lets not kill him for the minor league system being so bad.