Wanne Posted April 29, 2005 Share Posted April 29, 2005 (edited) anybody think that Stephen Drew might be sitting there?....and do you snag him? I'm thinkin there's almost a snowball's chance in hell that he signs with the DBacks now. The new ownership group pretty much dicked him on what Colangelo agreed with him on...so they're far apart. It wouldn't surprise me if he was there at 15....but then again do you say nada cause he's represented by Boras? Edited April 29, 2005 by Wanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted April 29, 2005 Share Posted April 29, 2005 Drews that are represented by Boras = not drafted by the Sox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabroni Posted April 29, 2005 Share Posted April 29, 2005 Drews that are represented by Boras = not drafted by the Sox. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Indeed. Even if he's there, no way the Sox draft him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggsmaggs Posted April 29, 2005 Share Posted April 29, 2005 The guy I want, who I wanted a couple of months ago when we were talking draft is Craig Hansen. He has a 1.21 era, 37 innings, 53 K, and only 18 hits. He is a closer from St. Johns, and I know a lot of you don't want a reliever in the first, but we have been without consistency at the closer's role for many years. He has got 3 pitches, fastball mid to upper 90's, big slider and developing change. I think he is one of the best pitchers in the draft, period and would be great for the Sox. He would be easy to sign and would allow us to in the 3rd or 4th take a guy who was considered hard to sign and give him the $ that we save from Hansen and the 2nd round pick that we don't have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted April 29, 2005 Share Posted April 29, 2005 QUOTE(maggsmaggs @ Apr 29, 2005 -> 07:39 AM) The guy I want, who I wanted a couple of months ago when we were talking draft is Craig Hansen. He has a 1.21 era, 37 innings, 53 K, and only 18 hits. He is a closer from St. Johns, and I know a lot of you don't want a reliever in the first, but we have been without consistency at the closer's role for many years. He has got 3 pitches, fastball mid to upper 90's, big slider and developing change. I think he is one of the best pitchers in the draft, period and would be great for the Sox. He would be easy to sign and would allow us to in the 3rd or 4th take a guy who was considered hard to sign and give him the $ that we save from Hansen and the 2nd round pick that we don't have. After Royce Ring, the Sox will not draft a closer, and after the whole Jeff Weaver, Bobby Seay, Bobby Hill experiences they will not draft a Borass client again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JimH Posted April 29, 2005 Share Posted April 29, 2005 After Royce Ring, the Sox will not draft a closer, and after the whole Jeff Weaver, Bobby Seay, Bobby Hill experiences they will not draft a Borass client again. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I agree and for whatever reason, college closers just don't seem to work out. There are always exceptions. I do look for the Sox to draft and quickly sign a guy who is fairly close to contributing. The article mentions a shortstop, they should pick the best available guy but I would be thrilled if that's a SS. I like Uribe a lot but they need depth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punch and Judy Garland Posted April 29, 2005 Share Posted April 29, 2005 WIth Weaver and Drew and 8 other Boras guys in round one, there will be a great player that slides to 15 but I don't think we bite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted April 29, 2005 Share Posted April 29, 2005 I don't want the Sox to draft a closer. Draft pitchers with heat and command, and take the one that doesn't have endurance and make him a closer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T R U Posted April 29, 2005 Share Posted April 29, 2005 We need another slow power hitter, 15 looks like the money spot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomsonmi Posted April 29, 2005 Share Posted April 29, 2005 We were able to get Brian Anderson with the #15 pick in 2002. I'd take another player like him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomsonmi Posted April 29, 2005 Share Posted April 29, 2005 I reviewed three potential picks for the Sox over on the futuresox board at... http://www.soxtalk.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=32996 Troy Tulowitzki, ss Andrew McCutchen, of Chris Volstad, rhp I'd be thrilled to see us get any one of these three guys. And, in each case, I think they fit a relative need in the organization. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerbaho-WG Posted April 29, 2005 Share Posted April 29, 2005 Tulo would be a very bad pick at 15. He has shown only a decent average while in college and a subpar OBP for someone who might be going in the first round. Also, I wouldn't draft on need as no one should really do that unless they have a choice between two huge impact players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalapse Posted April 29, 2005 Share Posted April 29, 2005 (edited) Troy Tulowitzki Edited April 29, 2005 by Kalapse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomsonmi Posted April 29, 2005 Share Posted April 29, 2005 Nice shots of Tulo there. His numbers at the plate so far this year are... Tulowitzki, Troy. Avg. .369, AB 84, H 31, HR 4, RBI 16, SLG. .643, OBP .475 Not to shabby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomsonmi Posted April 29, 2005 Share Posted April 29, 2005 QUOTE(Cerbaho-WG @ Apr 29, 2005 -> 01:08 PM) Tulo would be a very bad pick at 15. He has shown only a decent average while in college and a subpar OBP for someone who might be going in the first round. Also, I wouldn't draft on need as no one should really do that unless they have a choice between two huge impact players. I disagree on Tulo. But, agree that need isn't the determining factor. That's why I said "relative need." All three of these guys are listed by numerous scouts as Top 15 Players in this draft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan1 Posted April 29, 2005 Share Posted April 29, 2005 (edited) ROAD TRIP: Ten area baseball players traveled to Canada, Germany, the Netherlands and the Czech Republic in August as part of Team USA's Athletes in Action. Team USA played five games during the trip, and in the gold-medal game, the Netherlands beat Team USA 13-8. Robert Nettles, the assistant baseball coach at Brooks, coached the team. The local players were: David Atwood, Oswego; Matt Balducci, Kaylan Middleton, William Smith and Marcus Luster, Brooks; Tyler Rubio, Ryan Schwartz and Ryan Wille, Palatine; Albert McCormick, Hyde Park; and Justin Ramos, Holy Cross. I got to Brooks college prep and I am close friends of Matt, Kaylan, Will, and Marcus. All 3 are great players and all have futures in baseball. Matt is an OF/P, Kaylan is an LF/RF/1B, Will is a Catcher, and Marcus plays OF and pitches. All 3 are seniors and I have had the "honor" of knowing and playing with them. I also know Coach Nettles, our assistant coach and THE best hitting coach I know. His son Marcus plays for the Harrisburg Senators, AA team of the Nationals. I'm not saying they should be picked 15th but they deserve a shot and all 3 could be taken in later rounds. http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_...09/ai_n12558130 Here's his line against Payton earlier this year....no hitter: Brooks 3, Payton 2 Brooks (7-3): WP Marcus Luster (3-1) CG, 0 H, 16 K Edited April 29, 2005 by SoxFan1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxfest Posted April 30, 2005 Share Posted April 30, 2005 Boras = NEVER not after the B.Seay fiasco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted April 30, 2005 Share Posted April 30, 2005 QUOTE(Soxfest @ Apr 30, 2005 -> 01:07 AM) Boras = NEVER not after the B.Seay fiasco Add Jeff Weaver to that, if I remember correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxfest Posted April 30, 2005 Share Posted April 30, 2005 QUOTE(YASNY @ Apr 30, 2005 -> 01:11 AM) Add Jeff Weaver to that, if I remember correctly. That is also correct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted April 30, 2005 Share Posted April 30, 2005 QUOTE(Soxfest @ Apr 30, 2005 -> 01:13 AM) That is also correct I don't think the Sox will make the mistake of drafting another Boras client unless they honestly believe the kid is signable. I'm talking first rounders here. Later on, one might be worth a gamble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodAsGould Posted April 30, 2005 Share Posted April 30, 2005 I think they will take the best player available whether it be Drew, Weaver, or whoever is there at number 15. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerbaho-WG Posted April 30, 2005 Share Posted April 30, 2005 QUOTE(thomsonmi @ Apr 29, 2005 -> 02:19 PM) I disagree on Tulo. But, agree that need isn't the determining factor. That's why I said "relative need." All three of these guys are listed by numerous scouts as Top 15 Players in this draft. If you look at this freshman and sophomore statistics, he's shown a decent bat and poor plate discipline. He'd be a bad choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanne Posted April 30, 2005 Author Share Posted April 30, 2005 If Drew's there....I take him!...Boras or no Boras. Do you honestly think that Drew will hold out for 2 straight years...he'd simply be committing financial suicide IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted April 30, 2005 Share Posted April 30, 2005 QUOTE(SoxFan101 @ Apr 30, 2005 -> 12:28 PM) I think they will take the best player available whether it be Drew, Weaver, or whoever is there at number 15. You can bet the Sox will be "talking" to prospects to guage their signablilty before they ever draft anyone. They will be 90% sure of cost when they draft someone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWSGuy406 Posted April 30, 2005 Share Posted April 30, 2005 QUOTE(Cerbaho-WG @ Apr 30, 2005 -> 09:26 PM) If you look at this freshman and sophomore statistics, he's shown a decent bat and poor plate discipline. He'd be a bad choice. Cerb, maybe I missed it, but who do you like? Or is it too early for you to tell? Anyone you got your eye on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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