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FutureSox will be covering the draft, on the blog (futuresox.com) and the twitter (@futuresox). Here is a thread for discussion.

 

Any predictions?

 

I predict that you didn't notice the thread in PHT when you started this one.

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QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Jun 6, 2013 -> 10:04 AM)
Yeah, plus he was just cut so they could sign him. Why burn a first rounder!?!?!

 

I think they should draft Henry Rodriguez. He throws really hard, but has some control issues. Totally worth a first rounder

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QUOTE (Eminor3rd @ Jun 6, 2013 -> 09:59 AM)
Callis' final mock has the Sox at Alex Gonzalez. I think that if he's available, he'll absolutely be the Sox pick. Personally, I'd like Renfore, Stanek, or Smith if any of those three drop.

The preview says Gonzalez's stock is rising because of the development of his slider. They use different balls in college. Thicker and higher seams. Sliders tend to flatten out a little bit when college pitchers turn pro. If his fastball has a lot of movement, that's a good thing, and there is always the possiblity his slider will still be effective with the different ball, but it is worth noting college baseballs and sliders is kind of like projecting hitters with aluminum bats.

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QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jun 6, 2013 -> 10:24 AM)
The preview says Gonzalez's stock is rising because of the development of his slider. They use different balls in college. Thicker and higher seams. Sliders tend to flatten out a little bit when college pitchers turn pro. If his fastball has a lot of movement, that's a good thing, and there is always the possiblity his slider will still be effective with the different ball, but it is worth noting college baseballs and sliders is kind of like projecting hitters with aluminum bats.

 

Sure hasn't stopped Addison Reed

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QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jun 6, 2013 -> 10:24 AM)
The preview says Gonzalez's stock is rising because of the development of his slider. They use different balls in college. Thicker and higher seams. Sliders tend to flatten out a little bit when college pitchers turn pro. If his fastball has a lot of movement, that's a good thing, and there is always the possiblity his slider will still be effective with the different ball, but it is worth noting college baseballs and sliders is kind of like projecting hitters with aluminum bats.

 

That seems very strange that they wouldn't use the same balls.

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