DirtySox

Krist just hit a 2 run bomb in his first at bat against the definition of a soft-tosser. Only his 2nd of the year though.

Game starting now on ESPNU. Johnson on the mound, and both Semien/Krist in the lineup as well.

QUOTE (JoeCoolMan24 @ Jun 12, 2011 -> 01:00 PM) On TV? On ESPNU. For me at least.

QUOTE (danman31 @ Jun 12, 2011 -> 10:46 AM) And Justin Jones, former Sox pick, got the start in the win. I assume Johnson goes tonight. Johnson indeed pitches tonight.

A brief White Sox draft review by Sickels: http://www.minorleagueball.com/2011/6/11/2...icago-white-sox

Royals call up Moose. Too early in my opinion, but exciting nonetheless. Too bad he can't pitch. That rotation is abysmal.

Goldstein - AL Central Draft Wrap

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jun 8, 2011 -> 10:39 PM) Apparently, Jerry Krause got lost somewhere between Mexico and Venezuela. Rescue him, somebody!!!! At the very least, a BOLO or APB. The D-Backs can rescue him, as that is where he is employed currently.

QUOTE (SoxFan1 @ Jun 8, 2011 -> 10:31 PM) Since KW has come to the Sox, we're one of the highest spending teams on Latin American players..... The Sox have spent almost zilch during the international signing period over the last few years. Largely because of the Wilder Scandal. The signing of Dayan and Alexei pale in comparison to what other teams spend on international talent.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 8, 2011 -> 10:21 PM) Oh totally, there's no one on this site that preaches that fact more than I do. Jerry will never go above slot after the first round, as he won't want to have Bud cancel on their deli dates. Yea. He is far too involved with the draft decisions. He constantly hammers home that college players are the best choice as they are safer, and closer to the majors. Gonzalez reiterated this tripe in his pre-draft piece.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 8, 2011 -> 10:15 PM) It was extremely uninspiring. I have no idea what our scouting department is doing. It was like someone dared them that they could draft 30 players without taking a high schooler. So now not only do we avoid Boras clients, but we don't draft high school players? Hint. It's not the scouting. It's Jerry. It's his preference for college players and his adherence to paying slot.

QUOTE (flavum @ Jun 8, 2011 -> 02:51 PM) 49- Zach Regier, OF Sox scout's kid. Methinks Ozney will be heading back to school. One has to think his father's clown act last year has done him no favors for other teams thinking about drafting him.

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Jun 8, 2011 -> 01:48 PM) Whose projecting Ozzie's kid as a corner OF or 1B? Worse case I thought he was moving to 2B. Ozney's bat has always been the questionmark as people didn't know if he'd develop the power (supposedly he has raw power potential thought) but he did put up a very good average at Miami Dade. The power hasn't showed up but he supposedly projects as an above average defensive outfielder. He primarily played 3B this year. He also played 1B and corner OF spots. He projects as a corner OF or IF, and thus needs to show some power. Ozney Guillen isn't a very good prospect. He was only the 6th best hitter on his team this year.

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Jun 8, 2011 -> 12:45 PM) Quite well in his first year at JC. Gregor said the opposite. Kid didn't hit for much of any power and doesn't have a single HR. Probably not going to do well as a corner OF/1B with no power to speak of.

QUOTE (Pale Sox @ Jun 7, 2011 -> 11:55 PM) For all we know, Ozzie being in a bad mood could be totally unrelated. I seriously doubt it, but he never stated a reason. Maybe it was something from the clubhouse, or other personal matters. Who knows for sure. I just posted his tweet because I found it coincidental. But that's really all it is at this point. I had the exact same reaction you did after reading Ozzie's tweets. Especially after the huge stink he made last year.

Sox haven't taken a prep player yet have they?

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jun 7, 2011 -> 02:49 PM) So is that it for today? 10 rounds? No. It's break time. 20 more rounds to go. Stay tuned to see where we draft Ozney and Laumann's kid!

If Winkler is okay and signs, another great AZ pick.

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QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Jun 7, 2011 -> 12:47 PM) There you go, dirty. Why must the Sawx take the prospects I like?

I wonder why Noe Ramirez is still available?

I can't fault the Soptic pick. Approve.

johnmanuelba John Manuel Hard-throwing JC RHP Jeff Soptic to #WhiteSox, raw, big arm strength, reports of 100 mph, strictly a bullpen guy long-term 16 seconds ago Favorite Retweet Reply

I like what the Jays have been doing. If Stilson's injury isn't serious he's a top 20 talent.