southsider2k5 Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 2 minutes ago, footlongcomiskeydog said: The Sox just took a highly ranked collegiate catcher in 2016. They also traded for the top rated 2B prospect in 2016. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footlongcomiskeydog Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 12 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said: They also traded for the top rated 2B prospect in 2016. Yep. Moncada is no longer the #1 2B prospect though. He has been leapfrogged by guys like Albies and Torres. Collins stock as a catcher is down from 2016 as well. The kid was an absolute reach at #10 overall if he can't stick at catcher. High OBP first baseman are a dime a dozen these days, especially ones with terrible splits. The Sox took another one of those in the second round last year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 Just now, footlongcomiskeydog said: Yep. Moncada is no longer the #1 2B prospect though. He has been leapfrogged by guys like Albies and Torres. Collins stock as a catcher is down from 2016 as well. The kid was an absolute reach at #10 overall if he can't stick at catcher. High OBP first baseman are a dime a dozen these days, especially ones with terrible splits. The Sox took another one of those in the second round last year. And Moncada didn't stop the Sox from drafting the best available player in Nick Madrigal. Zach Collins won't stop the Sox from drafting a catcher if he is BPA. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footlongcomiskeydog Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 10 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said: And Moncada didn't stop the Sox from drafting the best available player in Nick Madrigal. Zach Collins won't stop the Sox from drafting a catcher if he is BPA. Was Madrigal the best player available? Try trading him for Gorman or Kelenic right now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reiks12 Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 7 minutes ago, footlongcomiskeydog said: Was Madrigal the best player available? Try trading him for Gorman or Kelenic right now. Can i have that crysyal ball of yours? I need to look into the future to see how my investments pan out 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 9 minutes ago, footlongcomiskeydog said: Was Madrigal the best player available? Try trading him for Gorman or Kelenic right now. Ugh. There was literally no one of substance on draft day, who held this position. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanne Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 2 hours ago, kwolf68 said: LOL love this. I am sure my fellow Bears fans will remember the lost draft picks over the years, where the Bears win a couple of meaningless games and fall from top 5 to outside the top 10. What do you do? Root for your team to lose? I can't stomach when the Sox or Bears lose, but I also know in the back of my mind know if the Sox lose, there is a better chance of being better down the road. Missing out on Aaron Donald...and then Leonard Williams sure was a kick in the sack...especially Donald. But then you have boneheaded idiocracy like taking Shea McClellin over Chandler Jones so nothing is etched in stone. But at this point with the Sox...it doesn't even bother me when they lose games. And...if they lose in idiotic fashion...one more nail in Ricky's coffin here hopefully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 54 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said: Ugh. There was literally no one of substance on draft day, who held this position. Besides me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 If the Sox sweep KC, the Nationals sweep the Marlins, and the Dbacks sweep the Padres, the Sox will drop to 5th with six weeks left in the season. The Sox have been in the 3rd position since June 11. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticky Stuff Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 19 minutes ago, flavum said: If the Sox sweep KC, the Nationals sweep the Marlins, and the Dbacks sweep the Padres, the Sox will drop to 5th with six weeks left in the season. The Sox have been in the 3rd position since June 11. The Sox have been such a terrible team this year that it’s hard to believe 2 other teams have been worse. It’s really going to be disappointing if 2 more teams drop them to 5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reiks12 Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 Tigers with a losing streak brewing.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 18 hours ago, joejoedairy said: They are aren't going to fall below pick 5 and arent going to rise above pick 3 (most likely) so we may as well root for them to win every game from here on out. Great post. No reason to root for losses at this point when the possible range of outcomes is 3rd to 5th pick. Might as well cheer for wins and see where things stand near the end of the season. That’s when I’ll start rooting for losses if it makes a difference in draft position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 17 hours ago, southsider2k5 said: Ugh. There was literally no one of substance on draft day, who held this position. Tommy Longo loves playing both the hindsight & small sample size games in his efforts to rip all things White Sox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 16 hours ago, fathom said: Besides me You wanted Gorman over Madrigal? I thought you were an India guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 34 minutes ago, Chicago White Sox said: You wanted Gorman over Madrigal? I thought you were an India guy. Wanted India or Kelenic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 Sox and Cubs lose Padres, Marlins, Tigers win Some might call that a perfect day in August, 2018. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 Draft order through 122 games (after game 122): Orioles 36-86 (1-0) Royals 37-85 (1-0) White Sox 45-77 Padres 48-74 (1-3) Marlins 48-74 (1-2) Tigers 50-72 (1-1) Reds 53-69 (1-0) Mets 53-69 Rangers 53-69 (2-1) Blue Jays 55-67 (0-1) Twins 58-64 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominikk85 Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 On 8/17/2018 at 9:10 PM, footlongcomiskeydog said: Was Madrigal the best player available? Try trading him for Gorman or Kelenic right now. It depends on what you mean with best player. At draft day most people knew he wouldn't be the best player of the draft but he was the safest bet to be a 3-4 win player. Players like Gorman and some others always had a higher ceiling but also a very high bust chance. Gorman looks good now and could very well be a better player than madrigal but the bust risk is still higher than madrigal (after destroying rookie ball he currently is striking out 37% in A ball although admittedly in a small sample). Today many teams prefer avoiding busts over taking a shot in finding a superstar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominikk85 Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 20 hours ago, flavum said: Draft order through 122 games (after game 122): Orioles 36-86 (1-0) Royals 37-85 (1-0) White Sox 45-77 Padres 48-74 (1-3) Marlins 48-74 (1-2) Tigers 50-72 (1-1) Reds 53-69 (1-0) Mets 53-69 Rangers 53-69 (2-1) Blue Jays 55-67 (0-1) Twins 58-64 I think top 5 should be a pretty sure thing now, although the deadline depleted marlins and Padres are still dangerous. Should end somewhere between 3 and 5 unless they really go on a hot streak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soxfan49 Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Orioles .296 Royals .304 White Sox .379 Padres .386 Marlins .396 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox59 Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 At this point, the Sox more likely to end up picking 5th than 3rd. The Tigers are also the tank commanders, and will get into the mix for a top 5 pick before all is said and done. Unfortunately don't think Rutschman is going to happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boopa1219 Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 With noting really of note in AAA (outside of Eloy), I’m hoping September call ups water down the roster a lot. I know Tilson and Correll are there but there are only three outfield spots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 13 minutes ago, Joshua Strong said: With noting really of note in AAA (outside of Eloy), I’m hoping September call ups water down the roster a lot. I know Tilson and Correll are there but there are only three outfield spots. Yeah we'll probably see Tilson, a 3rd catcher (Welington), and then relievers added would be my guess. And then Abreu and Leury (maybe) off the DL at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boopa1219 Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 1 hour ago, soxfan2014 said: Yeah we'll probably see Tilson, a 3rd catcher (Welington), and then relievers added would be my guess. And then Abreu and Leury (maybe) off the DL at some point. In a year where your not competing, I’d shut down Abreu and Leury. Give guys like Delmonico more playing time, because I don’t see a spot for him going forward. SHowcase him and see what you can get for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 8 minutes ago, Joshua Strong said: In a year where your not competing, I’d shut down Abreu and Leury. Give guys like Delmonico more playing time, because I don’t see a spot for him going forward. SHowcase him and see what you can get for him. Really think they should give Cordell significant playing time 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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