harfman77 Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 QUOTE (Eminor3rd @ Nov 7, 2013 -> 03:17 PM) If they get a position player, I'd just like them to prioritize the hit tool. Worried some guy's power might not develop? Fine. If he has bat-to-ball skills, I'll gamble on the rest of his game. Would much rather that than gamble on speed turning a guy into a five-tooler. I am totally with you there. The Sox need some guys that make contact first and then can develop other tools. They need some table setters for all of the power guys they have been going after. A lot will change with the draft board between now and June, but I think that is what the Sox need to spend the most resources in identifying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 QUOTE (raBBit @ Nov 7, 2013 -> 04:48 PM) Can't believe I missed the hilarity. It's not often someone makes such a funny joke on a typo. Well, you went 0 for 2 in the comment on correctly spelling names. I thought it was unusual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtySox Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Baseball America's 2014 High School Top 100. http://www.baseballamerica.com/college/201...th-commitments/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSox13 Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 As of right now I hope kolek is our guy. Watched video of him and he's impressive to say the least! Wicked slider and a good curve ball when he has a feel for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boopa1219 Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 I've said that I am hoping that they draft either Gatewood, Kolek or Jackson, but I am really warming to Braxton Davidson. He has an impact left bat and he can potentially be a monster in the middle of the order for years to come. People are saying that he is a lefty Paul Goldschimdt, thats not a bad comp at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Bats are notoriously difficult to project in terms of their floor. Every bat has a sub-MLB floor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Jimmy0 Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 QUOTE (StRoostifer @ Nov 22, 2013 -> 07:19 PM) As of right now I hope kolek is our guy. Watched video of him and he's impressive to say the least! Wicked slider and a good curve ball when he has a feel for it. I think I'd still be excited about it in June but man HS pitching that high scares the hell out of me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harfman77 Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 QUOTE (Eminor3rd @ Nov 7, 2013 -> 03:17 PM) If they get a position player, I'd just like them to prioritize the hit tool. Worried some guy's power might not develop? Fine. If he has bat-to-ball skills, I'll gamble on the rest of his game. Would much rather that than gamble on speed turning a guy into a five-tooler. I'd like to see them pick up Jeren Kendall in the second or third round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSox13 Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Nov 25, 2013 -> 11:35 AM) I think I'd still be excited about it in June but man HS pitching that high scares the hell out of me. I hear ya as it does me too but Kolek's big frame helps to set my mind at ease a bit. 6'6 245 is pretty solid, especially for an 18 year old. No guarantees but worth the pick at this point (IMO). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 The White Sox have already started talking to 6 potential kids for their #3 pick. http://chicago.whitesox.mlb.com/news/artic...rticle_66102476 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Dec 20, 2013 -> 03:52 PM) The White Sox have already started talking to 6 potential kids for their #3 pick. http://chicago.whitesox.mlb.com/news/artic...rticle_66102476 For the lazy ones: Rodon, Hoffman, Kolek, Beede, Gatewood, Turner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Dec 20, 2013 -> 04:52 PM) The White Sox have already started talking to 6 potential kids for their #3 pick. http://chicago.whitesox.mlb.com/news/artic...rticle_66102476 I don't get it. They should only be talking to 3 players. Whom they think will be #1, #2 and #3. It's impossible that one of those guys won't be available, and you know, best available and whatnot. To even consider 3 other guys is a huge mistake. Best available, yada yada yada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 QUOTE (Chilihead90 @ Dec 20, 2013 -> 05:47 PM) I don't get it. They should only be talking to 3 players. Whom they think will be #1, #2 and #3. It's impossible that one of those guys won't be available, and you know, best available and whatnot. To even consider 3 other guys is a huge mistake. Best available, yada yada yada. They should be talking to anyone who has a reasonable shot of being the # 3 pick...not just for money reasons, but because there is an entire high school/college season beforehand during which some guys will very likely step up and say "draft me or you'll regret it". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggsmaggs Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 QUOTE (Chilihead90 @ Dec 20, 2013 -> 04:47 PM) I don't get it. They should only be talking to 3 players. Whom they think will be #1, #2 and #3. It's impossible that one of those guys won't be available, and you know, best available and whatnot. To even consider 3 other guys is a huge mistake. Best available, yada yada yada. This is part of the process in determining who is number 1, 2 and 3 on the Big Board. Besides Rondon, there really is no other consensus top three players. Various rankings have various orders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 QUOTE (Chilihead90 @ Dec 20, 2013 -> 04:47 PM) I don't get it. They should only be talking to 3 players. Whom they think will be #1, #2 and #3. It's impossible that one of those guys won't be available, and you know, best available and whatnot. To even consider 3 other guys is a huge mistake. Best available, yada yada yada. I know you're trying to make a point here but it makes no sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 QUOTE (Chilihead90 @ Dec 20, 2013 -> 04:47 PM) I don't get it. They should only be talking to 3 players. Whom they think will be #1, #2 and #3. It's impossible that one of those guys won't be available, and you know, best available and whatnot. To even consider 3 other guys is a huge mistake. Best available, yada yada yada. Can you promise me today who the top 3 guys will be come June? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 QUOTE (maggsmaggs @ Dec 20, 2013 -> 08:08 PM) This is part of the process in determining who is number 1, 2 and 3 on the Big Board. Besides Rondon, there really is no other consensus top three players. Various rankings have various orders. Exactly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 Trea Turner needs to have a great season, but not so great that he goes 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 QUOTE (Jake @ Dec 21, 2013 -> 03:30 AM) Trea Turner needs to have a great season, but not so great that he goes 2. I'm still hoping for Hoffman. Wasn't Tim Anderson pretty much the equivalent to Turner last year? Not that Anderson is bad, but last time we took a pitcher in the 1st RD, it worked out okay. I love the idea of Sale-Quintana-Hoffman-Johnson in 2016. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ultimate Champion Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 They need to look at as many guys as possible. I have no problem with a "reach" either so long as it's the guy they really want. First order of business in the next CBA should be the trading of draft picks. They did some nice work in the last CBA negotiations laying groundwork for it so hopefully that happens. If a team (like say the Sox next draft) saw a deep draft ahead and would rather trade the #3 and a player for a #10, #12 and a #60 or something along those lines, with the bonus pools coming in the trade, then that would be a great option to have. But since the Sox can't trade them I say take a large pool of players, try not to fall in love with any one guy, try to keep things as fluid as possible heading into the draft, and then take the guy who you think is BPA one week out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGajewski18 Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 I'm really starting to lean towards taking Hoffman or Turner. Both their floors are much higher than others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Jimmy0 Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 QUOTE (Jake @ Dec 21, 2013 -> 02:30 AM) Trea Turner needs to have a great season, but not so great that he goes 2. I hope he has a great season so that he goes #2. That would ensure that the Sox could draft Jeff Hoffman. Talk about a nasty rotation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Middle Buffalo Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 QUOTE (The Ultimate Champion @ Dec 21, 2013 -> 11:35 AM) First order of business in the next CBA should be the trading of draft picks. They did some nice work in the last CBA negotiations laying groundwork for it so hopefully that happens. If a team (like say the Sox next draft) saw a deep draft ahead and would rather trade the #3 and a player for a #10, #12 and a #60 or something along those lines, with the bonus pools coming in the trade, then that would be a great option to have. That makes too much sense for mlb. The only negative I can think of is hearing how great Theo is at trading for multiple picks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 QUOTE (The Ultimate Champion @ Dec 21, 2013 -> 12:35 PM) They need to look at as many guys as possible. I have no problem with a "reach" either so long as it's the guy they really want. First order of business in the next CBA should be the trading of draft picks. They did some nice work in the last CBA negotiations laying groundwork for it so hopefully that happens. If a team (like say the Sox next draft) saw a deep draft ahead and would rather trade the #3 and a player for a #10, #12 and a #60 or something along those lines, with the bonus pools coming in the trade, then that would be a great option to have. But since the Sox can't trade them I say take a large pool of players, try not to fall in love with any one guy, try to keep things as fluid as possible heading into the draft, and then take the guy who you think is BPA one week out. With the new CBA, there is something to be said for a slight overdraft which gives you saves you draft cap room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Dec 21, 2013 -> 03:37 PM) I hope he has a great season so that he goes #2. That would ensure that the Sox could draft Jeff Hoffman. Talk about a nasty rotation. Yeah, that sounds perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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