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I just don’t see Pittsburgh taking Crews. Boras will want slot value at 1

I wrote a feature on Jacob Burke if anyone is interested: https://soxmachine.com/2023/04/white-sox-jacob-burke-is-out-to-prove-he-will-become-a-major-league-centerfielder/

I also think a next wave could be options for 2024 like Cristian Mena, Burke, Jonathan Cannon and Thompson

I’ll say: 1. TA 2. Robert CF 3. Jimenez DH 4. Vaughn 1B 5. Grandal C 6. Moncada 3B 7. Benintendi LF 8. Andrus 2B 9. Gonzalez I bet Colas sits tomorrow and Benintendi should be down in the order

It really was a nice, informative article. Schultz is fine but he’s basically starting in extended spring training.

Nobody should be worried about Sheets or Burger playing every day. That ship has sailed. Vaugh will be ready. Played in minors game yesterday

Nah I think he's gone. Sheets will be on the roster. They can get out of a game with Sheets or Eloy in the outfield and make a different move later. I think they're keeping Sheets and Alberto. Will they keep Burger, Romy or Hamilton over Leury? It seems more likely than ever.

It’s pretty loaded. There’s never this many college shortstops and it’s due to the 2020 draft. Fun class

It’s the biggest question we get! We can consider it at midseason

So what you mean is that the Sox can get local guys in the first two rounds

Top 30 podcast is out today: https://soxmachine.com/2023/02/futuresox-podcast-2023-preseason-top-30-prospect-show/

Here is the top 30: https://soxmachine.com/2023/02/futuresox-chicago-white-sox-2023-preseason-top-30-prospect-list-1-15/

In a scenario where Colas is sitting vs a LHP, you could play Eloy in RF and DH Burger. I’d never play Sheets over Vaughn, Eloy, Benintendi or Colas though so I’m not sure how he fits other than PH for RHH sometimes

This is why Burger makes more sense on the roster than Sheets does though imo

Zavala has the leg up because he’s out of options but Perez is definitely the third catcher.

Disagree. Tony La Russa is gone

Yeah Perez could’ve been on the list.

Any thoughts haha?

Jack Payton come on down!

We start things off with the just missed list. Guys who discussed but ultimately missed the list. Check it out here: https://soxmachine.com/2023/02/just-missed-chicago-white-sox-prospects-just-outside-the-pre-season-2023-top-30/

Can he post a 2 WAR season? It would be the first time since 2006 if so.

Meh. That’s fine.

It’s the only profile that Shirley hasn’t selected yet. Really good class though. If they went college bat, I’d hope for an up the middle profile for sure. McGonigle and Head should be in the mix on prep side. I really hope they don’t take prep pitching at 15 though. That’s the one thing I wouldn’t be thrilled with there.

I don't agree with this. I'd be really surprised if he were actually suspended at this rate.

White Sox are in a good spot at 15. Could be a spot for college pitching or one of the better prep bats due to the amount of college bats who look like top 10 players. It'll be tough to pass on Waldrep or Lowder