Ozzie Ball Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 QUOTE (Thunderbolt @ Jun 2, 2010 -> 08:42 PM) Workman has a bit more upside then some of the previous "safe picks" we've taken. I like him, i'd prefer a couple people to him, but i see Workman as one of the first arms from this years drafts to make the majors. I wouldn't be unhappy with Workman. He's not a real exciting guy, but it could be worse. I'm still hoping for Harvey though if they go the college pitcher route. He fits the direction they seem to be going recently of the higher upside college player, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThunderBolt Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 QUOTE (Ozzie Ball @ Jun 2, 2010 -> 03:54 PM) I wouldn't be unhappy with Workman. He's not a real exciting guy, but it could be worse. I'm still hoping for Harvey though if they go the college pitcher route. He fits the direction they seem to be going recently of the higher upside college player, too. I like Workman's curve and he's been trying to develop a cutter over the course of the year. He seems like a guy whom we could easily work with on somethings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtySox Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 I'm hoping for Harvey as well. Piliere just tweeted this though: Frankie Piliere Matt Harvey at 6th overall to the #Dbacks starting to look like a likely scenario #MLBDraft 1 minute ago via web Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtySox Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 (edited) Evidently it's mock draft day. Seiler's Mock # 8: http://www.mlbbonusbaby.com/2010/6/2/14980...t-8-first-round Workman. Edited June 2, 2010 by DirtySox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 I still want Austin Wilson or Anthony Ranaudo. Sick of "safe" picks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danman31 Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Jun 2, 2010 -> 04:48 PM) Sick of "safe" picks. It's funny the trend is to say sick of safe picks when the Sox haven't drafted a safe pick in the first round since '06. Poreda may have had a limited upside, but he was anything but safe (I guess that speaks to how bad of a pick it was). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bighurt4life Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 I think I'd be happy with Workman, he's got a plus fastball that can touch 95-96 with good movement, a good curveball and plus makeup/demeanor, I'd like him over a lot of other college players, at least he has some plus tools to work with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 QUOTE (danman31 @ Jun 2, 2010 -> 06:34 PM) It's funny the trend is to say sick of safe picks when the Sox haven't drafted a safe pick in the first round since '06. Poreda may have had a limited upside, but he was anything but safe (I guess that speaks to how bad of a pick it was). I liked him, Gordon, and Mitchell. The problem is, everyone talks about the normal type of Sox draft pick, and it describes Kyle McCulloch more than any of those 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 Apparently, Rendon was drafted in the 27th round by the Braves in 2008. I wish we had half the scouting team that they have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzie Ball Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Jun 3, 2010 -> 02:47 AM) Apparently, Rendon was drafted in the 27th round by the Braves in 2008. I wish we had half the scouting team that they have. Hmmm. Rendon was well known and highly thought of in 2008, but just had a strong Rice commitment. The Braves took a late flyer on him in the off chance that he decided to sign, but obviously that didn't happen. I wouldn't call it a great scouting job on behalf of the Braves. That said, the Braves have done a great job scouting latin America recently with arms such as Julio Teheran (2nd best pitching prospect in the minors right now for my money), Randall Delgado and Robinson Lopez coming through the system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThunderBolt Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 I'm praying that this organization is watching the team they've put on the field and making the choice to spend some money and taking a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 QUOTE (Thunderbolt @ Jun 3, 2010 -> 01:56 AM) I'm praying that this organization is watching the team they've put on the field and making the choice to spend some money and taking a chance. Not a chance in hell they go over slot, especially based on how this season is going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danman31 Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 2, 2010 -> 08:57 PM) Not a chance in hell they go over slot, especially based on how this season is going. It's painful how dumb and accurate that logic is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan4life_2007 Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 QUOTE (Ozzie Ball @ Jun 2, 2010 -> 08:53 PM) Hmmm. Rendon was well known and highly thought of in 2008, but just had a strong Rice commitment. The Braves took a late flyer on him in the off chance that he decided to sign, but obviously that didn't happen. I wouldn't call it a great scouting job on behalf of the Braves. That said, the Braves have done a great job scouting latin America recently with arms such as Julio Teheran (2nd best pitching prospect in the minors right now for my money), Randall Delgado and Robinson Lopez coming through the system. Not to mention Neftali Feliz and Elvis Andrus (although they foolishly traded them for a rental). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted June 3, 2010 Author Share Posted June 3, 2010 Ranaudo had a bounce-back outing last week. First good outing in a while. Showed plus stuff. Probably won't change his draft stock much though. He's going to have to sign for above slot, which means he'll fall to a team like the Angels/Dodgers/Red Sox/Yankees. Such a shame how poorly the organization manages its farm system. I really look forward to the day Rick Hahn steps in because I think he better appreciates the value of putting additional finances into the minor league organization. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted June 3, 2010 Author Share Posted June 3, 2010 Trent (Knoxville): Bryan Morgado is a hard throwing lefty who has not had much success in a starters role the last 2 seasons. Do you see a team moving him to the bullpen as a pro to move him quickly through the minors? John Manuel: He's a reliever for sure. I'm not sure what to make of Morgado; he was worse this year, in results and stuff, than he was last year. I'm guessing he goes out in the 3-to-5 range but I don't see him moving quickly if he doesn't learn to throw strikes. Not sure that the track record for pitchers with 7.90 ERAs in college is that hot. I know the Sox will not apparently redraft him. No idea if that was the decision of the Sox or Morgado. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted June 3, 2010 Author Share Posted June 3, 2010 William (Salt Lake City, Utah): Can you tell us any other notable players that are Boras clients in this years draft other then Bryce Harper ? Conor Glassey: James Paxton, Anthony Ranaudo, Manny Machado, Matt Harvey, Christian Colon, LeVon Washington, Gary Brown and Seth Blair are some others I didn't realize both of my Titans were repped by Boras. Harvey, Ranaudo and Paxton are the 3 pitchers who intrigue me most at our pick. I'd love Gary Brown with our 2nd rounder but he'll be gone before than. And than there is Lavon Washington. Loaded with tools, didn't sign last year (projects as a top of the order Cf'er or 2nd baseman), but is repped by Boras. Most reports have him projected to go in the 2nd. Damn would he look good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted June 3, 2010 Author Share Posted June 3, 2010 The Fullerton regional will be televised. A good game to watch will be the Titans/Minnesota game. Fullerton is starting its freshmen Dylan Florio. Guy is considered a very good prospect with a chance to eventually be a 1st round pick. Still very young so who knows how he will show up. Florio had been there Sunday starter. Minnesota is starting Seth Rosin, who is a tall righty with good velocity whose seen his stock rise. He could be a real nice guy to draft and either turn into a premium reliever or see if he can continue to develop and start. He currently has a pretty good FB/Change-up combo. Evidently has plus command. Pitches in the 93-95 range and has maintained his velocity late into games. http://baseballbeginnings.com/2010/05/14/seth-rosin-qa/ Above is a link to a Q&A with Rosen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 I've done very little research this year, but I'll go on record that I want Bryce Brentz if he's available. I read yesterday his upside is on level with Ryan Braun. Ok, I'm sold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtySox Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 KG Mock: http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article....articleid=11070 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThunderBolt Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 QUOTE (DirtySox @ Jun 3, 2010 -> 09:25 PM) KG Mock: http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article....articleid=11070 Well, this is a cheerful thought. "The Georgia Tech righty could go much higher, as he's the safest pitcher in the draft, but he's anything but an upside guy." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThunderBolt Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 Gonzalez on the draft. Talks about Workman, WOJO, Wimmers and Harvey. http://www.chicagobreakingsports.com/2010/...sox-scouts.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springfield Soxfan Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 QUOTE (Thunderbolt @ Jun 3, 2010 -> 08:26 PM) Well, this is a cheerful thought. "The Georgia Tech righty could go much higher, as he's the safest pitcher in the draft, but he's anything but an upside guy." That has Wyatt Allen, Lance Broadway, and Kyle McCulloch written all over that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 QUOTE (Springfield SoxFan @ Jun 4, 2010 -> 02:40 AM) That has Wyatt Allen, Lance Broadway, and Kyle McCulloch written all over that. Deck is way better than those guys. Harvey seems like a lock for Arizona right now. Keep in mind that the guy on fanhouse yesterday seemed 100 percent sure the Sox wouldn't take McGuire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtySox Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 3, 2010 -> 08:42 PM) Deck is way better than those guys. Harvey seems like a lock for Arizona right now. Keep in mind that the guy on fanhouse yesterday seemed 100 percent sure the Sox wouldn't take McGuire. Indeed. McGuire is a top 10 talent despite the safety. I'd much rather have Deck than Workman/Wojo/Loux/Eibner etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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