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QUOTE (IowaSoxFan @ Aug 28, 2014 -> 09:50 AM) I think DJ Stewart lines up well for the Sox. ACC player of the year, .472 OBP .557 SLG and walked more than he struck out (40:30). Could really shore up LF for the Sox and solidify the young core in the OF. If not Stewart, I think one of the Vandy RHP's Bueler or Fulmer will be in play to try and sync with the rest of the core. The Sox will then do something similar in the second round getting a HS guy that slipped and backloading the system as well. The farm system is still a work in progress and while there has been massive improvements, since they lack a lot of high end prospecs (With the exception of Rodon, amd maybe Anderson) and quality depth in the system. I dont think or believe that DJ Stewart sloves that problem, because he is more of a finished product and lacks that high ceiling that the Sox desperately need in their system.

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Aug 28, 2014 -> 08:41 AM) Disagree. I think Rick Hahn and his staff will identify the best player and take that player regardless of how long it may take to get to the majors. They took Courtney Hawkins and Keon Barnum with back to back picks 3 years ago. 2 years ago they took Tim Anderson out of JuCo and their 2nd rder was HS RHP Tyler Danish. This year they took a HS RHP with their 2nd pick in Spencer Adams. If a HS player is the highest rated player on the board in round 1, I think they will take the high schooler. Exactly, you always take the best player available

QUOTE (LDF @ Aug 27, 2014 -> 03:20 AM) if you are saying that these prospects will be available for the sox to pick, est at their time. I will say forget any hs'er, I still like the 2 of'er I mention the other day, and several other pitchers. I am a little confuse on Alken and Bickford. again, many thanks for you hard work/ Yes, these guys should available in the top ten. And I prefer HS talent to college players any day of the week, especially when it comes to position players. I so however feel comfortable drafting college pitching however.

I would rather have Bickford than Aiken, call me crazy but I really do like him a lot. My Top Targets For The Sox (Assuming They Get A Top 10 Pick) Daz Cameron Kyle Tucker Ryan Mountcastle Justin Hooper Phil Bickford Brady Aiken

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Aug 26, 2014 -> 02:38 PM) Dag nab it. Beat you to it?

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2014/08/phil...2015-draft.html Phil Bickford is going to enter the 2015 draft. The dude is a monster, and he is who I wanted the Sox to draft in 2013. Bickford is a lock for being a top 10 again.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Aug 26, 2014 -> 10:48 AM) For these discussions. My final guesses on who goes: Bassitt (2nd time) Montas Narvaez Anderson Lopez Ravelo Not sure about Lopez though. Could also see a reliever from AA or AAA going, not sure which one. Itll be good for Courtney Hawkins

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Aug 25, 2014 -> 10:23 PM) The odds of a current major leage contributing are so much incredibly higher than any draft pick, it isn't even funny. We benefit WAY more by the guys that are here learning the lessons they need, than we do picking five picks higher. I want the highest draft pick possible, this year was never about wins or losses but the development of its young players and looking at the seasom I would call it a success. To me they're still rebuilding and wont be competitive till 2016 at the earliest and while there have been great strides made in the scouting and player development department since Hahn took over from Kenny, (With the hiring of Marco Paddy, the past three draft classes (Hawkins, Anderson, amd Rodon)) the farm system is not as deep as we think it is and in my opinion and it still could desperately use another top 5 pick/INTL bonus pool to really cement the overall long term health of the franchise. Im not saying your guaranteed to draft a great player when you have a high pick (Gordon Beckham, Josh Fields, Joe Borchard, Bryan Anderson), but when you have a higher pick you have more money to spend in the draft and the INTL market, so your chances of getting a great player in your farm system is greater.

QUOTE (BigHurt3515 @ Aug 25, 2014 -> 01:39 AM) How do you get into scouting? I know about filing scouting reports and how to grade players, but I read a variety of interviews and articles, for more info. But your best bet is calling the teams and seeing if they have positions open

QUOTE (LDF @ Aug 24, 2014 -> 09:39 PM) even tho I really dislike the them, I will wish you nothing but the best I called the Sox a million times, and they said they don't offer internships in the scouting department.

QUOTE (LDF @ Aug 24, 2014 -> 08:31 PM) Joshua, its ok, we will have a long offseason to enjoy what you write. for me, I appreciate what you do. Thanks, and I might have a interview coming up with the Cubs for a intern/scouting position

Next reports, Ryan Mountcastle, Brendan Rodgers, and Wyatt Cross.

QUOTE (scs787 @ Aug 23, 2014 -> 11:09 PM) Not positive on this, but I believe those guys have to pitch in Japan for 7 years before they come to the US. Otani can enter the draft, I think

One name guys, Shoei Otani

QUOTE (BaconOnAStick @ Aug 9, 2014 -> 06:02 AM) Frankly, this idea doesn't turn me on as much as it did last year. I think it is far more important that the guys play well and this team wins a few more games than it would just tanking. I'm petrified of getting stuck in a cycle of badness, and if 2015 is a lost season (as some are already saying) what then? Tank the 15 season also? Last year was the worst I think I've seen this team play, it was different then than it is now. To me this is a group on the cusp of contending, and unless we lose every game from here on out were not getting Carlos Rodon II dropped in our laps a second time around. How dose winning a few more games benefit the long term health of the franchise? Give me a top a top ten pick

I disagree with the idea of an international draft. And every team has an academy in Latin America

I don't think the middle infielders of the future are in the organization. I am not big on Johnson and I think Sanchez is nothing more than an utility player, and I am split on Tim Anderson because he could play CF or 2B.

I would love to see the penalties be harsher for teams that chose to spend way over their bonus pools like the Yankees did, something like a team wont be able to sign a INTL amateur free agent for 2 or 3 years,

Bravo, I guess.

I think that next year the team finishes .500 or around .500. I think that Hahn is going to make some more moves to improve the team like last offseason. He has to bolster the bullpen up, improve the catching position and get a left handed bat in the middle of the line up. I would also like to see 2 RHP in the starting rotation but that is a want, not a need.

QUOTE (Eminor3rd @ Aug 15, 2014 -> 09:10 AM) Cool previews, thanks friend! More are on the way.

I have been busy with school and work, and I promised these write ups, so I am going to post a few at a time and then go back and add them to a bigger topic thread. I know I promised you guys some write ups on some players for the 2015 draft, but I have been extremely busy with school and work. I am going to make a seperate thread for these, but Im going to post these here just to get the ball rolling. Here are my three favorite players for the draft... Daz Cameron, OF (6'1, 180lbs, R/R) Daz Cameron is probably my favorite in this upcoming draft class, and if I were a team with the #1 overall pick, I would easily take him first overall. The guys is an absolute tool shed (Hit-6, Power - 5, Glove - 6, Speed - 6, Arm - 6), he employs a very short and compact swing and combines that with explosive bat speed and solid, repeatable mechanics which allows him to make consistent hard contact. His speed makes him a serious threat on the basepaths. Above average arm strength, and should play in CF at the major league level. The son of former Sox outfielder, Mike Cameron. Pro Comps: Andrew McCutchen, Jacoby Ellsbury, Bryon Buxton and that one guy who wears 27 for the angels Kyle Tucker, OF (6'4, 175lbs, L/R) Kyle Tucker is an outfielder from Florida. He has a very wiry and athletic build, which offers some projection down the line. Right now he plays CF, but he projects better in a corner outfield spot in the majors. While he is a freak athlete, Tucker can flat out hit with his smooth lefty swing. His low hand load allows him to generate electric bat speed. Like Cameron, he is a true 5 tool player, and he projects to be a run producing slugger at the next level. Pro Comps: Grady Sizemore, Josh Hamilton, Matt Kemp. Justin Hooper, LHP (6'7, 225lbs) Justin Hooper is a starting pitcher from the state of California. Hoopers is an intimidating frame on the mound, he stands close to 6'8 and has a high waisted body with very long limbs. He throws from a 3/4 arm slot with limited arm action. He uses his length to his advantage, as he gets a good extension after his long strides. Very balanced on the mound and has a good downhill plain and has shown the ability to repeat his delivery. Right now he can reach 95 on the gun with his fastball, and is developing good off speed stuff as well. Fastball offers late movement, especially on the left side of the plate, curveball as late movement and hits the mid to high 70s and his changeup is his least developed pitch and hits the low to mid 80s. He has the change to be a elite starting pitcher in the ML. Pro Comps: Noah Syrengaard, Madison Bumgarner. I have more saved in a document somewhere, but when I'm free expect to see more.

If the team looses tonight and the season ended today, they would have secured the 9th pick in the draft. The team still has a shot of getting a pick as high as number 4 overall.

Let me guess, that Peptrika outing was all Robin's fault

QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 12, 2014 -> 08:01 PM) Taylor has been pretty great ever since coming to the Sox. Also, it's amazing how Davidson and Hawkins have gone absolutely quiet with the long ball. I wouldn't worry at all about Hawkins' power at all, everyone knows in the Sox FO that Hawkins can hit for power with the best of them but this season the Sox wanted him to develop his skills as a contact hitter by improving his pitch recognition and shortening his swing. The power is still there and will be there if and when he is ML ready, but for now the Sox want him to focus on making solid contact, not hitting home runs.