Laumann new scouting director

[caulfield12]

The only way we're going to see wholesale changes is if JR has to fire Wiilliams...hopefully he would hire from the outside for once and bring in someone like Dayton Moore who is steeped in how to make an organization run successfully, such as the Braves.

 

I do question why Moore wanted Milton Bradley when he already has Gathright, DeJesus, Teahen, Gload, Costa, Butler, Sanders and Emil Brown to find playing time for...unless he just wants to showcase him and get something back in return?

 

But then why sink almost $10 million into Sanders and Brown, two players that are not long-term answers?

[Chisoxfn]

Please tell me why you loved the way the draft turned out this year?

I prefer taking pitching prospects in general and the Sox took a lot of guys with live arms. Not only do those arms have velocity but they have a lot of action. The secondary stuff is raw, but you have a better chance of teaching secondary stuff to a pitcher than you do teaching velocity to a pitcher.

 

I also like the fact that the Sox took guys with good builds (ie good size and weight combo's because along with mechanics, I think having a good frame will help you sustain velocity and be able to throw a lot of innings).