maggsmaggs Posted September 4, 2005 Share Posted September 4, 2005 I would say 5-8 because. We have 4 impact outfielders with all-star potential (Owens, Sweeney, Young and Anderson, 3 lefties who are very good (Liotta, Haigwood and Gio, then a very good SS in Valido and Jenks might still be considered a prospect and finally McCarthy who had looked outstanding lately. What does everyone think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan4life_2007 Posted September 4, 2005 Share Posted September 4, 2005 I'm not an expert on this, but we were ranked 12th coming into this season. With guys like Young, Haigwood, Haeger, Liotta, and Gio having great years, we should only go up. I'd say top 10 atleast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWSGuy406 Posted September 4, 2005 Share Posted September 4, 2005 Owens /= impact outfielder. His OBP is BA heavy, and he doesn't for a whole lot of slugging. He'll have to hit .300 to be effective. Can he do it? He might, but even if he does, I doubt his line will be much better than .300/.350/.375... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Hudler Posted September 4, 2005 Share Posted September 4, 2005 7th-9th Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggsmaggs Posted September 4, 2005 Author Share Posted September 4, 2005 QUOTE(CWSGuy406 @ Sep 4, 2005 -> 05:20 PM) Owens /= impact outfielder. His OBP is BA heavy, and he doesn't for a whole lot of slugging. He'll have to hit .300 to be effective. Can he do it? He might, but even if he does, I doubt his line will be much better than .300/.350/.375... If Podsednik was an all-star, even if it was final vote, Owens has the potential to be there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WSFAN35 Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 QUOTE(maggsmaggs @ Sep 4, 2005 -> 05:39 PM) If Podsednik was an all-star, even if it was final vote, Owens has the potential to be there. Totally agreed, the kid hasn't had a whole lot of time to sharpen his baseball skills after playing football in college. He's going to learn to take more pitches and improve his OBP while maintaining a high average. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OilCan Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 Wouldn't be suprised if the Sox's farm system ranked around 5-7. With all the solid pitching they have accumulated in the last few years, plus OF depth, they should be in the mid-single digits. Plus depth at 3b and a little infield now in Getz will get the Sox a long way. Just keep it coming, baby! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmteam Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 Our more interested in what our top 10 will be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackBetsy Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 QUOTE(OilCan @ Sep 4, 2005 -> 09:57 PM) Wouldn't be suprised if the Sox's farm system ranked around 5-7. With all the solid pitching they have accumulated in the last few years, plus OF depth, they should be in the mid-single digits. Plus depth at 3b and a little infield now in Getz will get the Sox a long way. Just keep it coming, baby! I actually think the Sox's system will drop. This year's draft class, led by Lance Broadway, has not had a standout performance like some of the 2004 draftees did last year (Gonzalez, Liotta). The minors are extremely outfield-heavy in prospects, which are a dime a dozen in any case. The Sox minors are short at SS (with Valido the only real prospect), 2B (none really pop out) and 3B (Fields has high K's, low AVG., worrisome for someone who will need to compete at higher levels). C is weak as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitetrain8601 Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 QUOTE(BlackBetsy @ Sep 5, 2005 -> 07:08 AM) I actually think the Sox's system will drop. This year's draft class, led by Lance Broadway, has not had a standout performance like some of the 2004 draftees did last year (Gonzalez, Liotta). The minors are extremely outfield-heavy in prospects, which are a dime a dozen in any case. The Sox minors are short at SS (with Valido the only real prospect), 2B (none really pop out) and 3B (Fields has high K's, low AVG., worrisome for someone who will need to compete at higher levels). C is weak as well. Pretty much. I also see us dropping. We did pretty bad with this year's draft IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Sox Josh Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 If the Braves aren't number one than they are crazy. I do think the Sox will be in the top 10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 QUOTE(BlackBetsy @ Sep 5, 2005 -> 07:08 AM) I actually think the Sox's system will drop. This year's draft class, led by Lance Broadway, has not had a standout performance like some of the 2004 draftees did last year (Gonzalez, Liotta). The minors are extremely outfield-heavy in prospects, which are a dime a dozen in any case. The Sox minors are short at SS (with Valido the only real prospect), 2B (none really pop out) and 3B (Fields has high K's, low AVG., worrisome for someone who will need to compete at higher levels). C is weak as well. Well Young had a sick year, as did Gio as did Liotta as did Haigwood. We're outfield and PITCHING heavy, that is a very good thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 QUOTE(nitetrain8601 @ Sep 5, 2005 -> 10:04 AM) Pretty much. I also see us dropping. We did pretty bad with this year's draft IMO. You can't rank a draft after half a season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalapse Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 QUOTE(White Sox Josh @ Sep 5, 2005 -> 10:48 PM) If the Braves aren't number one than they are crazy. I do think the Sox will be in the top 10. 5 of their top 10 prospects will be in the majors next season. That will take a huge hit to their system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Sox Josh Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 1. Atlanta Braves 2. Milwaukee Brewers 3. Anaheim Angels 4. Tampa Bay Devil Rays 5. Minnesota Twins 6. White Sox 7. Cleveland Indians 8. Colorado Rockies 9. Seattle Mariners 10. Toronto Blue Jays Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Sox Josh Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 QUOTE(Kalapse @ Sep 5, 2005 -> 11:01 PM) 5 of their top 10 prospects will be in the majors next season. That will take a huge hit to their system. yes but they have more prospects coming up through the system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalapse Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 QUOTE(White Sox Josh @ Sep 5, 2005 -> 11:03 PM) yes but they have more prospects coming up through the system. 4 of their top 5 will be in the majors next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitetrain8601 Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 QUOTE(Rowand44 @ Sep 5, 2005 -> 09:53 PM) You can't rank a draft after half a season. Okay, 2 consecutive #1 picks have stuggled IMHO. Fields and Broadway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHarris1 Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 QUOTE(nitetrain8601 @ Sep 6, 2005 -> 05:06 PM) Okay, 2 consecutive #1 picks have stuggled IMHO. Fields and Broadway. 2 bad stars does not = struggle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 Broadway has to be exhausted. Let's wait to judge til next season. I was encouraged by how he started out his minor league career. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWSGuy406 Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 QUOTE(WSFAN35 @ Sep 5, 2005 -> 12:53 AM) Totally agreed, the kid hasn't had a whole lot of time to sharpen his baseball skills after playing football in college. He's going to learn to take more pitches and improve his OBP while maintaining a high average. If Owens hits .330 or above in a stint of 200+ ABs in the major leagues, I'll eat my shoe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 QUOTE(CWSGuy406 @ Sep 6, 2005 -> 04:47 PM) If Owens hits .330 or above in a stint of 200+ ABs in the major leagues, I'll eat my shoe. Webcam? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 QUOTE(White Sox Josh @ Sep 5, 2005 -> 09:02 PM) 1. Atlanta Braves 2. Milwaukee Brewers 3. Anaheim Angels 4. Tampa Bay Devil Rays 5. Minnesota Twins 6. White Sox 7. Cleveland Indians 8. Colorado Rockies 9. Seattle Mariners 10. Toronto Blue Jays Everyone around here keeps sayingi that the Dodgers belong somewhere in that list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danman31 Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Sep 6, 2005 -> 06:28 PM) Everyone around here keeps sayingi that the Dodgers belong somewhere in that list. They probably do, they were ranked 2 going into the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 QUOTE(danman31 @ Sep 7, 2005 -> 03:47 PM) They probably do, they were ranked 2 going into the season. And DePodesta didn't trade any of them at the deadline, when he very well could have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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