Cerbaho-WG Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 SHUT THE f*** UP ABOUT "MONEYBALL", HAROLD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 QUOTE (Heads22 @ Jun 4, 2012 -> 09:58 PM) I half expect us to pick Gage. no upside and a cheap sign. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Sox Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 QUOTE (SoxFan1 @ Jun 4, 2012 -> 09:59 PM) Smoral is there. We're up. When the A's drafted I heard the name 'Matt' called and was sure it was him....would love to get him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 That makes zero sense, Harold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerbaho-WG Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 Keon Barnum? Who the f***? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan1 Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 Another high schooler, and it's not a pitcher. Wow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxfest Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 2 high school guys WOW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtySox Posted June 5, 2012 Author Share Posted June 5, 2012 That is a reach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan1 Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 So we've drafted Matt Kemp and Ryan Howard? Nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 Oh my...we got Matt Kemp and Ryan Howard! s***, I could have drafted for us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 Cue Eddie Pearson/Brandon Allen comparisons. Guess Smoral's a big signability question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 I'm out!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 I don't like taking a prep 1st baseman this early. Like his power potential though, just prefer other guys. That said, its the sox and I'm never surprised when they take the cheap route. I will also say, they've done a very good job in the draft the past years though and when you factor in the fact that they have been so cheap, it makes it better. Still, I take the lefty pitcher any day over a guy who has to really rake to stay at 1B. Good body though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 QUOTE (DirtySox @ Jun 4, 2012 -> 10:00 PM) That is a reach. Big time. Love his power though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macsandz Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 QUOTE (Cerbaho-WG @ Jun 4, 2012 -> 10:00 PM) Keon Barnum? Who the f***? There's your "who?". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OilCan Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 Well I was close, guessing a 1b. Keon Barnum. Keon Barnum Rank: 66 King HS (Fla.), Senior Height: 6'4", Weight: 220 Position: 1B DOB: 01/16/1993 Bats: L, Throws: L Commitment: Miami For a player to profile at first, teams will typically want to see plenty of power and run production potential. Barnum, a Florida prep product, has both. A big, strong physical specimen, Barnum can generate a lot of bat speed and has the ability to drive the ball to all parts of the ballpark. He shows most of his home run power to the pull side, but there's plenty of raw pop there all-around. Barnum's fine defensively at first, and some have even asked to see him play an outfield corner. Like many young hitters with power, Barnum will get long with his swing at times and try to muscle the ball out. The ability to make adjustments and have a more refined approach will likely come with time and experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce_Blixton Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 Would've liked Jesse Winker instead but I like Barnum's size, needless to say the Bristol team is going to be fun to follow this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PolishPrince34 Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 Not good here at #48 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 Oh Blue Jays Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan1 Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 Blue Jays winning too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jun 4, 2012 -> 10:01 PM) Cue Eddie Pearson/Brandon Allen comparisons. More like cue someone here mentioning Kenny drafting black players so far.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 When it is a comp pick too, I am even less surprised the Sox reached. They want to make sure they get a pick (vs. taking a tough sign who they could ultimately get nothing out of if he held out). Blue Jays take 2 guys I liked (STroman and Smoral). Maybe the Sox surprise me though and use the savings later in the 1st 10 rounds. Clearly this pick was a reach (from an overall rankings perspective) but at the end of the day, we'll know more a few years from now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Jun 5, 2012 -> 04:03 AM) When it is a comp pick too, I am even less surprised the Sox reached. They want to make sure they get a pick (vs. taking a tough sign who they could ultimately get nothing out of if he held out). Blue Jays take 2 guys I liked (STroman and Smoral). Maybe the Sox surprise me though and use the savings later in the 1st 10 rounds. Clearly this pick was a reach (from an overall rankings perspective) but at the end of the day, we'll know more a few years from now. Don't forget the rumors earlier in the week that Sox wouldn't use their entire allotment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 Wonder how far Smoral does end up dropping...? Has to be signability, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 Color me happy to get something other than Smoral. But this is definitely a "who?" KW must agree with me as to where our organization is lacking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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