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[Balta1701]

If Poreda eventually made it as a 2006 version of Matt Thorton -- I'm talking dominant lefty setup man -- would people really be that pissed? I mean, I know Porcello was taken immediately afterwords, but I'd have to think that getting a great reliever with the 25th (?) overall pick is better than the 'expected value' of that pick.

Honestly, yes, I'd be somewhat annoyed, if not pissed. To me, with a first round draft pick, you have to pick a guy who you think will end up as a starter or a closer. Middle Relief is just so iffy overall, there's so much of it available, and the performance of it so inconsistent (see, 2005-2007 white Sox) that you can't spend first round picks on guys who only project there. If they think he'll take over for Bobby in 3 years, ok, that's a different story, but Middle Relief in the first round has to be viewed as a disappointment.

[WHITESOXRANDY]

If Poreda eventually made it as a 2006 version of Matt Thorton -- I'm talking dominant lefty setup man -- would people really be that pissed? I mean, I know Porcello was taken immediately afterwords, but I'd have to think that getting a great reliever with the 25th (?) overall pick is better than the 'expected value' of that pick.

 

 

That's known as a bust.

[CWSGuy406]

That's known as a bust.

 

Umm, no -- far from it. Matt Bush is a bust. If Poreda made a career out of being a dominant left-handed reliever, I'd imagine that would be better than the 'average' value of a 25th overall pick.

 

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I'm not saying the Sox should focus on turning Poreda into a reliever, BTW.

Edited July 26, 2007 by CWSGuy406

[witesoxfan]

If Poreda eventually made it as a 2006 version of Matt Thorton -- I'm talking dominant lefty setup man -- would people really be that pissed? I mean, I know Porcello was taken immediately afterwords, but I'd have to think that getting a great reliever with the 25th (?) overall pick is better than the 'expected value' of that pick.

 

It's just an example, I know, but I hope he turns out better than Thornton. He's been good 1 year.

 

I'd be fine with it so long as if he is traded at some point within the next 3 years that he has more value than to acquire an aged Roberto Alomar.

[Flash Tizzle]

Honestly, yes, I'd be somewhat annoyed, if not pissed. To me, with a first round draft pick, you have to pick a guy who you think will end up as a starter or a closer. Middle Relief is just so iffy overall, there's so much of it available, and the performance of it so inconsistent (see, 2005-2007 white Sox) that you can't spend first round picks on guys who only project there. If they think he'll take over for Bobby in 3 years, ok, that's a different story, but Middle Relief in the first round has to be viewed as a disappointment.

Considering how Poreda was drafted with the intention of starting, if his career is as a middle reliever someone once again failed in their assessment of a draft pick.

 

Dbaho is correct in assuming some would flame the selection.

[Heads22]

I really doubt they drafted him for a relief role.

[maggsmaggs]

I really doubt they drafted him for a relief role.

yeah, you don't draft set-up men in the first round (not including supplemental) only closers and even that is rare.

[hitlesswonder]

Considering how Poreda was drafted with the intention of starting, if his career is as a middle reliever someone once again failed in their assessment of a draft pick.

 

Dbaho is correct in assuming some would flame the selection.

I think it's OK to flame the selection now. Carlos Gomez of THT was able to predict he'd get injured by looking at 40 seconds of video. Now we have forearm tightness (often a symptom of compensating for shoulder problems) and reducing Poreda's workload to a reliever. Any wanna bet this guy can sustain the innings to make it to the big leagues let alone as a starter? If some guy blogging for THT can see future problems in a cursory look, what was the Sox staff doing? Nice new direction.

[danman31]

I think it's OK to flame the selection now. Carlos Gomez of THT was able to predict he'd get injured by looking at 40 seconds of video. Now we have forearm tightness (often a symptom of compensating for shoulder problems) and reducing Poreda's workload to a reliever. Any wanna bet this guy can sustain the innings to make it to the big leagues let alone as a starter? If some guy blogging for THT can see future problems in a cursory look, what was the Sox staff doing? Nice new direction.

How is this different from a dead arm period? What's to say it is in fact a long term problem? The people who wanted to hate on this pick found a reason to and the rest of us can wait because the half year after a guy is drafted is almost never significant.