Quin Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 QUOTE (bmags @ Feb 20, 2017 -> 09:10 AM) I would take the over on wins for most of the teams mentioned. Reds will be better this year than last, so will Brewers. My sneaky pick for worst team would probably be the Marlins, they are a good candidate for star heavy team that injuries would destroy because they have no depth. Padres though, I'm just talking myself into them being better and good enough to lose 1st overall. AJ Preller doesn't deserve nice things. Sox benefit from being the only real tanking team in the AL, except maybe the A's. But they have to get rid of Q, Jones, Robertson. Eventually Melky and Frazier as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSox13 Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Feb 19, 2017 -> 07:00 PM) Padres look like they can go 50-112 pretty easily. Man, you aren't kidding. Even if Renfroe breaks out with a big year ( I thank he does) they will still be tough to catch for the '18 #1 pick. SD is going to take a beating from the Dodgers, Giants and Rockies on a regular basis. Heck, even AZ should thump SD pretty good. I think the Padres stand a good chance of not getting to 50 wins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsox Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 QUOTE (bmags @ Feb 20, 2017 -> 10:10 AM) I would take the over on wins for most of the teams mentioned. Reds will be better this year than last, so will Brewers. My sneaky pick for worst team would probably be the Marlins, they are a good candidate for star heavy team that injuries would destroy because they have no depth. Padres though, I'm just talking myself into them being better and good enough to lose 1st overall. AJ Preller doesn't deserve nice things. Like Tatis, Jr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtySox Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 (edited) Would Beer go 1.1 in the 2017 draft? http://www.baseballamerica.com/draft/ask-b...semsrz5p10dK.97 Pretty much notes Beers value lies entirely in his bat, and historically bat only players don't go 1.1 Edited February 21, 2017 by DirtySox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSoxFanMike Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 QUOTE (DirtySox @ Feb 21, 2017 -> 10:14 AM) Would Beer go 1.1 in the 2017 draft? http://www.baseballamerica.com/draft/ask-b...semsrz5p10dK.97 Pretty much notes Beers value lies entirely in his bat, and historically bat only players don't go 1.1 I don't care if he's worse than Avi in the field. The Sox have to take him if he's on the board when it's their turn to pick. His bat is special. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 (edited) QUOTE (DirtySox @ Feb 21, 2017 -> 10:14 AM) Would Beer go 1.1 in the 2017 draft? http://www.baseballamerica.com/draft/ask-b...semsrz5p10dK.97 Pretty much notes Beers value lies entirely in his bat, and historically bat only players don't go 1.1 They are extremely risky. I remember the Pedro Alvarez hype (sorry daa, I know that's your boy) who was an absolute joy to watch in college (talked about 1.1 since his freshman year). Matt Weiters as well (who slipped to 5, although his defensive reports weren't bad). I love Beer, but I wouldn't be shocked if he doesn't go 1.1 in '18 either depending on how this year goes. With that being said, what he did his freshman year was nothing short of incredible. He'd have to really fall off to not be at LEAST a 1.2/3. Edited February 21, 2017 by SoxAce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daa84 Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 QUOTE (SoxAce @ Feb 21, 2017 -> 11:51 AM) They are extremely risky. I remember the Pedro Alvarez hype (sorry daa, I know that's your boy) who was an absolute joy to watch in college (talked about 1.1 since his freshman year). Matt Weiters as well (who slipped to 5, although his defensive reports weren't bad). I love Beer, but I wouldn't be shocked if he doesn't go 1.1 in '18 either depending on how this year goes. With that being said, what he did his freshman year was nothing short of incredible. He'd have to really fall off to not be at LEAST a 1.2/3. no, everything you said is totally fair and accurate. one thing to remember too is that Beer was really a HS senior when he put up those ridiculous numbers. Also, i have no idea what kind of athlete he is, but just by body type, i'm guessing beer could probably learn to play a corner OF spot too, whereas a guy like alvarez was destined for 1b eventually. Certainly a lot of ppl projected Kris Bryant to be 1b and who knows, maybe thats why Houston passed on him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Baseball America Verified account @BaseballAmerica Beer Here: Would the @ClemsonBaseball star go No. 1 in the 2017 draft if eligible? @jjcoop36 tackles the ❓in Ask BA. http://bba.am/Mms5La Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtySox Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Feb 21, 2017 -> 02:14 PM) Baseball America Verified account @BaseballAmerica Beer Here: Would the @ClemsonBaseball star go No. 1 in the 2017 draft if eligible? @jjcoop36 tackles the ❓in Ask BA. http://bba.am/Mms5La Hours late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Feb 21, 2017 -> 01:14 PM) Baseball America Verified account @BaseballAmerica Beer Here: Would the @ClemsonBaseball star go No. 1 in the 2017 draft if eligible? @jjcoop36 tackles the ❓in Ask BA. http://bba.am/Mms5La This works out better for us getting him if he ends up going somewhere between #5-10, because I really really doubt we can even secure a top 3 pick honestly, let alone #1. However, I didn't realize Beer was put at 1B now. I thought I had heard he was a decent corner OF due to his big arm. Maybe something like a Melky or Nelson Cruz out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 QUOTE (ChiliIrishHammock24 @ Feb 21, 2017 -> 10:28 PM) This works out better for us getting him if he ends up going somewhere between #5-10, because I really really doubt we can even secure a top 3 pick honestly, let alone #1. However, I didn't realize Beer was put at 1B now. I thought I had heard he was a decent corner OF due to his big arm. Maybe something like a Melky or Nelson Cruz out there. Yeah if he isn't the 1-1 and slips to us I'm cool with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsox Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 QUOTE (daa84 @ Feb 21, 2017 -> 12:17 PM) no, everything you said is totally fair and accurate. one thing to remember too is that Beer was really a HS senior when he put up those ridiculous numbers. Also, i have no idea what kind of athlete he is, but just by body type, i'm guessing beer could probably learn to play a corner OF spot too, whereas a guy like alvarez was destined for 1b eventually. Certainly a lot of ppl projected Kris Bryant to be 1b and who knows, maybe thats why Houston passed on him. No, Houston passed on Bryant because they are STUPID, and they wanted to draft a high school pitcher so they could sign him for a lower bonus than Bryant would require. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PolishPrince34 Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 (edited) QUOTE (oldsox @ Feb 22, 2017 -> 06:43 AM) No, Houston passed on Bryant because they are STUPID, and they wanted to draft a high school pitcher so they could sign him for a lower bonus than Bryant would require. Houston drafted #1 Mark Appel/Stanford in 2013 followed by Bryant #2. 2014 was Brady Aiken. Also Appel bonus was more than Bryant that year.You must be getting your information from Donald Trump. Edited February 22, 2017 by PolishPrince34 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtySox Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Scott Carter @GatorsScott Brady Singer’s final line: 7 2/3 IP, 5 H, 0 R, 3 BB, 11 K (109 pitches/76 strikes) One of the top 2018 arms. Kowar goes tomorrow. The Florida rotation is so stacked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsox Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 QUOTE (PolishPrince34 @ Feb 22, 2017 -> 08:40 AM) Houston drafted #1 Mark Appel/Stanford in 2013 followed by Bryant #2. 2014 was Brady Aiken. Also Appel bonus was more than Bryant that year.You must be getting your information from Donald Trump. WTF? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 QUOTE (oldsox @ Feb 26, 2017 -> 08:13 AM) [/b] WTF? He's saying you got wrong info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 https://twitter.com/mlananna/status/838508469934243841 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSoxFanMike Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 Beer is so incredible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSox13 Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 Nice bomb, has it reentered earth's atmosphere yet ? Going to be interesting to see how Beer has progressed when May 2018 comes around. If scouts still feel his bat will be something special then I wouldn't mind drafting a 1B in the first round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtySox Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 Frankie Piliere @FPiliereD1 Pilkington is a 2018 1st rounder in the making. Cranked his fastball to 95 mph last night and had a nasty changeup. 13 Ks for @HailStateBB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSox13 Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 Is this considered a strong draft year? Haven't paid too close attention so far. Looks like the Sox will have a few nice options to choose from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveno89 Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Mar 11, 2017 -> 06:53 PM) Is this considered a strong draft year? Haven't paid too close attention so far. Looks like the Sox will have a few nice options to choose from. The 2017 draft appears to be a decent draft year, but 2018 is looking to be better at this point This year is stocked with college arms, but seems light on high school position players Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daa84 Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 I think the most impressive thing about beer is his 84:35 BB:K ratio so far in the NCAA....throw in an additional 19 HBPs. Then also keep in mind he enrolled a season early Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveno89 Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 QUOTE (daa84 @ Mar 17, 2017 -> 02:43 PM) I think the most impressive thing about beer is his 84:35 BB:K ratio so far in the NCAA....throw in an additional 19 HBPs. Then also keep in mind he enrolled a season early Beer's bat is unquestioned to be plus, but his defense and athleticism are another story Beer would be drafted either as a bat first outfielder, or a first baseman...both of which are pretty unlikely to be selected #1 overall in the draft Teams are valuing defense and speed more than every before, which raises questions about drafting a bat that high If his defense improves, he might go #1, but if scouts are not convinced he can stick in the outfield he might slip further than most think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 QUOTE (steveno89 @ Mar 17, 2017 -> 03:53 PM) Beer's bat is unquestioned to be plus, but his defense and athleticism are another story Beer would be drafted either as a bat first outfielder, or a first baseman...both of which are pretty unlikely to be selected #1 overall in the draft Teams are valuing defense and speed more than every before, which raises questions about drafting a bat that high If his defense improves, he might go #1, but if scouts are not convinced he can stick in the outfield he might slip further than most think Play him in LF and let him hit you 30+ bombs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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