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I think KW is a fantastic GM. You all have pretty much summed up my feeling towards him. He is in the upper-echelon of GM's. He has really done a great job of balancing the big spending with under the radar deals to make us competitive (and for years to come) without having to spend like Yanks or Red Sox. My only fault with him is the poor minor league system, but it seems like he has worked to correct that over the last year with new scouts and scouting philosophies, etc.

So one of my buddies who goes to UGA just informed me that Beckham "slays puss like no other..." , thought it was kinda funny

QUOTE (JFields27 @ Jun 9, 2008 -> 02:20 AM) Of the White Sox 49 picks... 16 infielders, seven catchers I like those numbers, especially if we can just sign a few of the catchers. It would help give the farm system depth at that position that desperately needs it, even if these guys are later round picks.

QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Jun 8, 2008 -> 09:21 PM) Why would an organization do that to themselves? Seriously... On a side note, I can't believe Kyle Long is 5 months older than me and I'm about to be a Junior in college.

QUOTE (scenario @ Jun 7, 2008 -> 09:59 PM) I don't think we'll see Beckham til 2010 at the absolute earliest... and 2011 is a much better bet. Think about it... if he signs early enough to have much of a season this year, he might (might) finish up the year in Winston-Salem. Then next year (2009), he'll play in Birmingham. And if all goes well, he'll play the next year (2010) in Charlotte. So, a fast-track process puts him in Chicago spring 2011. 2-1/2 years for a position prospect is about as fast as it gets. Just want to point out that AAA is not really necessary for most top prospects. AA has most teams' best prospects, while AAA is more of a holding ground for those guys (i.e. Josh Fields). So, 2010 is not out of the question at all. Actually, if he develops how we hope, you very may well see us do what the Reds did with Jay Bruce and let him play a month and a half or so in AAA and then call him up. That way, he's already in full-season mode and doesn't have to get warmed up facing Major League pitchers in April/May.

QUOTE (Heads22 @ Jun 5, 2008 -> 04:08 PM) Beckham conference call up on ChiSox.com Mr. Guillen... hahahaha... Kinda funny to hear him referred to like that, but it just goes to show how polite Beckham is. Seriously, that was great. I can't reiterate how impressed I am by Beckham when he speaks. I was sorta leaning towards Smoak before the selection, but now I'm absolutely thrilled with the pick. I have a good feeling about this one. Also, love the fact that he was a D1 football recruit with offers from Air Force and Ohio, and an All-State QB and FS. Sounds like he didn't focus on baseball much in high school, so that's why he wasn't drafted then.

QUOTE (EvilJester99 @ Jun 5, 2008 -> 03:07 PM) Sox don't have aother pick until round 3 right? Correct

QUOTE (Heads22 @ Jun 5, 2008 -> 03:06 PM) Krasik > Selig I was thinking the same thing.

Damn, so the Twins got Shooter... They've added some pretty solid guys in the draft so far.

Well, so long for Kelly coming to UT. The Red Sox will play him a ton and he'll forgo college, I'm sure...

QUOTE (WSoxMatt @ Jun 5, 2008 -> 02:05 PM) UGA's games are on ESPN tomorrow and ESPN2 on Saturday Beautiful. Thanks

QUOTE (daa84 @ Jun 5, 2008 -> 01:51 PM) he wont start for a while as georgia is still playing ball One thing I'm excited about is the possibility of being able to watch him play in the College World Series if Georgia makes it.

YESS!!! EDIT: Damn, I just realized the Tigers may very well take Kelly. That would be even worse than the Cubs taking him. As long as he isn't taken by the Tigers or Indians, I guess I'll be happy.

QUOTE (Heads22 @ Jun 5, 2008 -> 02:45 PM) He can use Hillary Clinton to appeal to blue collar Sox fans. Maybe they can take a few shots together with some Sox fans...

QUOTE (daa84 @ Jun 5, 2008 -> 02:42 PM) cubs gonna steal your potential qb at UT? Haha, look above. I don't want him to sign with a baseball team, but if it's the Cubs, that will be even worse. If he's gonna play baseball, I just really hope it's with someone other than the Cubs.

I know this may be a little selfish, but I hope Casey Kelly falls a bit, so he'll come to Tennessee. I think I could like a potential NFL QB on our football team and a potential Big League SS on our baseball team. Though, I get the feeling the Cubs will take him, and if they do, they definitely have the resources to get him signed.

QUOTE (Flash Tizzle @ Jun 5, 2008 -> 02:29 PM) Very well spoken player. The most composed I've heard all day. Absolutely. I said it earlier, but I really think he has the potential to be a very popular player if he makes it to the big leagues. In a completely heterosexual way, he's a good looking guy, polite (i.e. "Mr. Gammons"), cracked a couple jokes in there... Has the makings of a popular guy. The one thing that may hurt him is how little he relates to the typical, blue-collar Sox fan, and you can see that in how a few of you have already made comments about his bad accent and bad haircut, etc.

QUOTE (daa84 @ Jun 5, 2008 -> 02:29 PM) one thing i certainly dont miss about living in the south....southern boy haircuts Psssh... The "swoop" is the best looking haircut out there. Girls absolutely love it... Oh yeah, that's how my hair looks, lol

Oh, sweet! Beckham on ESPN! Damn, you can tell he's from the South, lol...

QUOTE (southsideirish71 @ Jun 5, 2008 -> 02:05 PM) The thing about his professor asking him for an autograph was pretty funny... Seems like a guy who could be a fan favorite. And, why is the Twins draft pick at the draft? Is he the only draftee there?

Well, nevermind about Wallace to the A's... Weeks going a little earlier than expected

QUOTE (daa84 @ Jun 5, 2008 -> 02:09 PM) wallace is such a typical As pick...ill be shocked if they dont take him Oh, me too. Guess we're about to find out.

That was the first good interview right there. The live video feed with Alonso was 100x better than those awful phone calls you could barely hear.

Good call on Texas taking Smoak... Hahaha, oh s***, Phillips just mentioned Light Tower Power... Joe Borchard anyone? lol

Well, Castro went a little earlier than expected. 3 catchers in the Top 10... That doesn't happen much.