maggsmaggs Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 QUOTE (fathom @ May 23, 2014 -> 03:44 PM) Board survey time....who is your wish list for the 3rd pick? Fathom's Sure To Be Wrong Wish List (I was against drafting Wacha and Trout, but loved the Beckham pick) 1. Rodon 2. Nola 3. Aiken Join pretty much every Major League Baseball team. Ha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harfman77 Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 QUOTE (flavum @ May 23, 2014 -> 04:10 PM) That's a good point. It would be easier to take the Cubs ending up with a better player if the Sox were at 3, and the Cubs were at 11 or something. Them being at 4 adds to the pressure--although it shouldn't. Cubs are said to be all over Max Pentecost going way underslot to boost the rest of their picks in the top 5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDF Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 QUOTE (IowaSoxFan @ May 23, 2014 -> 09:20 PM) Cubs are said to be all over Max Pentecost going way underslot to boost the rest of their picks in the top 5. now that it's being talked about, esp with the mlb rumors board mentioning it..... my take. I wamted another pitcher before, but since he got hurt I mention that Max Pentecost would be a good pick. esp on the savings we will get as an under slot player. now if Aiken is not there at 3, pick Pentecost and roll with it. the other players that I mention several weeks ago are good picks, but they are high schoolers. with the savings we can do over slot signing on some other good players later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 1. Rodon 2. Aiken 3. Kolek 4. Nola I think Kolek and Nola are flip-flopped on the Sox board though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Jimmy0 Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Nola over Aiken would be a nightmare scenario. God I hope that doesn't happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 My wishlist is..... 1) Rodon 2) Aiken 3) Kolek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royoung Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ May 23, 2014 -> 11:53 PM) Nola over Aiken would be a nightmare scenario. God I hope that doesn't happen. Agreed. My preference is: 1. Aiken 2. Rodon 3a. Nola under-slot 3b. Kolek Such an interesting choice between Nola or Kolek. Nola seems like a surefire #3-4 starter in 1-2 years, which would fit nicely into our "reload not rebuild" plan. Kolek would be a swing for the fences in 3-5 years type of pick. But after typing this, I am realizing why Nola/Rodon makes so much sense for the Sox. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boopa1219 Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 1. Kolek 2. Aiken 3. Jackson 4. Rodon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PolishPrince34 Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 1. Aiken 2. Rodon 3. Kolek 4. Jackson 5. Gordon 6. Nola Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 https://twitter.com/SethLakso/status/470254387647229952 Per source, no way #whitesox pass on Rodon at 3 if hes there. If not, maybe bargain w Pentecost. Jackson and Kolek outside chance... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGajewski18 Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 QUOTE (flavum @ May 24, 2014 -> 12:30 PM) https://twitter.com/SethLakso/status/470254387647229952 Who is Pentecost? Haven't heard much on him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted May 24, 2014 Author Share Posted May 24, 2014 QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ May 24, 2014 -> 11:59 AM) Who is Pentecost? Haven't heard much on him. Max. Catcher. Kennesaw (GA) State. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGajewski18 Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 QUOTE (caulfield12 @ May 24, 2014 -> 01:01 PM) Max. Catcher. Kennesaw (GA) State. Has he been moving up draft boards? I'm still hoping for one of Aiken or Rodon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royoung Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 QUOTE (flavum @ May 24, 2014 -> 12:30 PM) https://twitter.com/SethLakso/status/470254387647229952 Not sure why a writer covering the Charlotte Knights would have better sources than MLB, ESPN, and BA's guys but stranger things have happened. It makes all the sense in the world for the Sox to acquire a college starter. There is less chance of busting, and I believe they want sure impact from this pick rather than a lottery ticket. Earlier I was rooting for Rodon to go before us, but it seems like he's their clear #1 so hope he falls. If you would of told me six months ago we could draft Carlos Rodon I would be doing backflips so yeah let's make it happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royoung Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ May 24, 2014 -> 01:13 PM) Has he been moving up draft boards? I'm still hoping for one of Aiken or Rodon. Yeah I would be pretty pissed/shocked if they selected Pentecost. If they wanted to go hitter, which I don't think they should, then go for Alex Jackson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGajewski18 Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Dan Hayes @DanHayesCSN 2m #WhiteSox taking NC State's Carlos Rodon w/ 1st per several pubs. @BaseballAmerica also lists LSU's Aaron Nola. Kenny, Jerry saw him Thurs. 1. Aiken 2. Jackson So that leaves us with Rodon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtySox Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 QUOTE (southside hitman @ May 24, 2014 -> 01:15 PM) Yeah I would be pretty pissed/shocked if they selected Pentecost. If they wanted to go hitter, which I don't think they should, then go for Alex Jackson. I actually like Pentecost, though 3 would be an overdraft. I still think he's going to go rather early in an under-slot selection due to the lack of true catchers and college bats overall. None of his tools grade out remarkably but they are all at least average. Combine that with solid defensive ability and he's a legitimate top 15 guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtySox Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 QUOTE (fathom @ May 23, 2014 -> 03:44 PM) Board survey time....who is your wish list for the 3rd pick? 1.) Aiken 2.) Rodon 3.) Freeland 4.) Nola 5.) Kolek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 In a system with no catching, it would be hard to be mad if they brought in Pentecost. With that said, they better be fairly certain he's MLB starting caliber. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGajewski18 Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 QUOTE (fathom @ May 23, 2014 -> 03:44 PM) Board survey time....who is your wish list for the 3rd pick? Fathom's Sure To Be Wrong Wish List (I was against drafting Wacha and Trout, but loved the Beckham pick) 1. Rodon 2. Nola 3. Aiken 1. Rodon 2. Aiken 3. Jackson 4. Nola 5. Kolek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtySox Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Dan Hayes @DanHayesCSN · 17m Report that Jerry Reinsdorf was part of #WhiteSox contingent to see Aaron Nola is false. Also listed Kenny Williams Jr., scout for diff org. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Just seems like a lot of media bs going on right now. 12 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggsmaggs Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 I think the best-case scenario is the Marlins falling in love with Jackson. Then we either get the ML-ready Rodon or the best prospect in the Draft, according to most, in Aiken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce_Blixton Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 QUOTE (fathom @ May 23, 2014 -> 01:44 PM) Board survey time....who is your wish list for the 3rd pick? 1. Aiken 2. Rodon 3. Jackson 4. Nola 5. Freeland 6. Kolek Kolek seems like a Tommy John waiting to happen and not sure he'll keep the weight off of his frame as he matures. I know the Sox won't take Jackson but I think he'll turn out to be a very good pro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Jimmy0 Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 QUOTE (Bruce_Blixton @ May 24, 2014 -> 03:04 PM) 1. Aiken 2. Rodon 3. Jackson 4. Nola 5. Freeland 6. Kolek Kolek seems like a Tommy John waiting to happen and not sure he'll keep the weight off of his frame as he matures. I know the Sox won't take Jackson but I think he'll turn out to be a very good pro. Any pitcher is a Tommy John waiting to happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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