Baron Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jun 11, 2014 -> 04:57 PM) He'll sign. What about Montes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 QUOTE (Baron @ Jun 11, 2014 -> 05:16 PM) What about Montes? If the Sox sign their first 10 picks but don't have the money for Montes, no big deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 I want Rodon throwing out a first pitch this weekend. Get it done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Jimmy0 Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 keithlaw @keithlaw 1m @brettaustin_3 saw you fav'd my tweet. Any thoughts? Disagree? keithlaw @keithlaw · Jun 10 Karsten Whitson, Brett Austin, and DeAndre Smelter all could have had $1M+ in 2011 and didn't sign. Austin might get half. Other two get zip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxfest Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseb...0,1743031.story Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jun 11, 2014 -> 04:42 PM) http://voices.suntimes.com/sports/white-so...10-draft-picks/ We have Sprague as signed and they don't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OilCan Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Jun 11, 2014 -> 05:57 PM) keithlaw @keithlaw 1m @brettaustin_3 saw you fav'd my tweet. Any thoughts? Disagree? keithlaw @keithlaw · Jun 10 Karsten Whitson, Brett Austin, and DeAndre Smelter all could have had $1M+ in 2011 and didn't sign. Austin might get half. Other two get zip Brett Austin's reply to Keith Law: Brett Austin @brettaustin_3 @keithlaw not always about the money! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxfest Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 QUOTE (OilCan @ Jun 11, 2014 -> 08:13 PM) Brett Austin's reply to Keith Law: Brett Austin @brettaustin_3 @keithlaw not always about the money! Sweet............... Austin fought the Law and the Austin won. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Jun 11, 2014 -> 10:57 PM) keithlaw @keithlaw 1m @brettaustin_3 saw you fav'd my tweet. Any thoughts? Disagree? keithlaw @keithlaw · Jun 10 Karsten Whitson, Brett Austin, and DeAndre Smelter all could have had $1M+ in 2011 and didn't sign. Austin might get half. Other two get zip Smelter has the chance to make good money as a receiver in next year's NFL draft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 QUOTE (knightni @ Jun 11, 2014 -> 06:12 PM) We have Sprague as signed and they don't. Is he related to Ed Sprague, former Blue Jay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springfield Soxfan Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jun 11, 2014 -> 04:31 PM) SoxNet.net @SoxNet 15s With today's signings, Sox look to have around just short of $400k in savings to use towards Rodon or ~$6.1million total. #MLBDraft My inclination is that a deal on the bonus amount with Rodon is in place. I just do not see how Hahn would have signed the other 9 top ten picks and them come to Boras crying poor. Boras and Hahn are too sophisticated for that. It is not the bonus any longer it is when major league service time starts. Just waiting for the pieces to fall. Remember, we also are three weeks from the International signing period that will bring more talent into the system. Strap it down friends!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Jimmy0 Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jun 12, 2014 -> 05:47 AM) Is he related to Ed Sprague, former Blue Jay? I believe he is Ed Sprague's nephew. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Jun 12, 2014 -> 07:53 AM) I believe he is Ed Sprague's nephew. FutureSox.com @FutureSox Jun 7. Jed Sprague's father was All-Star Major Leaguer Ed, and his mom won a gold medal at 1992 olympics #bloodlines # mlbdraft We have him listed as signed because he was in a Sox uniform taking BP at The Cell a couple days ago - but it is possible he hasn't actually signed, maybe there is a delay for some reason, or maybe his BP session was just a favor. The FS Tracker has been updated to reflect that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzie Ball Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 Sickels on Sox draft: Chicago White Sox 1-3) Carlos Rodon, LHP, North Carolina State 2-44) Spencer Adams, RHP, White County HS, GA 3-77) Jace Fry, LHP, Oregon State University 4-108) Brett Austin, C, North Carolina State COMMENT: For all the "concerns" about Rodon this spring, you might not realize that he cut a full run off his ERA compared to last year and still fanned 117 guys in 99 innings. His walk rate was lower, too. Was he being nitpicked and prospect fatigued? Adams was one of the best high school right-handers on the market with his athleticism and arm strength and would have been an easy first rounder some years. Fry doesn’t have the same level of stuff as Rodon and Adams but was a very successful college strike-thrower. Austin was Rodon’s batterymate and hit very well this year (.344/.414/.516) though scouts continue to have mixed opinions. College picks were emphasized in middle and later rounds, with players of particular interest including defensive specialist and OBP source Jake Peter (SS, Creighton, 7th round), power bat Zach Fish (OF, Oklahoma State, 11th round), and Matt Cooper (RHP, Hawaii, 16th round) who posted a 1.60 ERA with a 106/28 K/BB in 107 innings while using an 86 MPH fastball. Likely unsignable: Bryce Montes de Oca, RHP, 14th round. http://www.minorleagueball.com/2014/6/11/5...entral-analysis First time I've seen someone say they like Peter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 (edited) QUOTE (Ozzie Ball @ Jun 12, 2014 -> 07:25 AM) Sickels on Sox draft: http://www.minorleagueball.com/2014/6/11/5...entral-analysis First time I've seen someone say they like Peter. Yeah, we've seen a lot more praise for the likes of Jarvis or Mason Robbins. Matt Cooper sounds like Dylan Axelrod. Edited June 12, 2014 by caulfield12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buehrle>Wood Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 (edited) They have Cooper at 86 mph? Okay that makes more sense. The scouting report I read had him at like 90 to low 90s and a huge curve ball. All while putting up filthy stats. I was trying to figure out how he didn't go in the first couple rounds. It's nice to get the Big 12 player of the year in the 11th round, especially with college bats being at such a premium. Still don't like anything I read about Jake Peter. Edited June 12, 2014 by Buehrle>Wood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royoung Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 (edited) http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2014/06/marl...yler-kolek.html Very interesting to see what total he signs at. I am guessing it's going to fall lower than Aiken's 6.5. If it's less then 6 million, I would think it would help us with Rodon's negotiations. Edited June 12, 2014 by southside hitman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jun 11, 2014 -> 02:31 PM) SoxNet.net @SoxNet 15s With today's signings, Sox look to have around just short of $400k in savings to use towards Rodon or ~$6.1million total. #MLBDraft I still won't be surprised if he signs for slot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsox Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 (edited) I must have missed info on Montes de Oca. If he is so good, why did he last so long in the draft? Edited June 12, 2014 by oldsox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 QUOTE (oldsox @ Jun 12, 2014 -> 11:36 AM) I must have missed info on Montes de Oca. If he is so good, why did he last so long in the draft? Committed to Missouri, and already has had TJ surgery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dayan024 Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 Jim Callis @jimcallisMLB · 44m For everyone asking about their favorite team's 1st-rder: I expect them all to sign. Most of them agreed to $ before the @MLBDraft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 Nice, let's get him signed so he can get 7-10 starts in high A, a few at bham them in the Sox' pen in September. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzie Ball Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 Jim (Chicago) Hey Keith- What's your opinion on the white sox signing picks 2-10 before Rodon? Is it a good move removing the negotiations from the process and just admitting this is what we have left to offer? Klaw (1:42 PM) I thought so. You're playing chicken a little bit - you have to be willing to lose the player and get the pick next year - but it puts Rodon in a position where he has to walk away from probably $6 million, but can't reasonably ask for more because it would require them giving up their top 2015 pick. Klaw (1:43 PM) And any pitcher who walks away from $6 million probably doesn't want to play baseball that badly. Or else he just has a lot of insurance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxfest Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 (edited) QUOTE (Ozzie Ball @ Jun 12, 2014 -> 02:00 PM) Jim (Chicago) Hey Keith- What's your opinion on the white sox signing picks 2-10 before Rodon? Is it a good move removing the negotiations from the process and just admitting this is what we have left to offer? Klaw (1:42 PM) I thought so. You're playing chicken a little bit - you have to be willing to lose the player and get the pick next year - but it puts Rodon in a position where he has to walk away from probably $6 million, but can't reasonably ask for more because it would require them giving up their top 2015 pick. Klaw (1:43 PM) And any pitcher who walks away from $6 million probably doesn't want to play baseball that badly. Or else he just has a lot of insurance. Rodon/Bor-ASS would be foolish to turn 6 mil down. Rodon will not find a better situation to come into than the Sox. Holliday his college pitching coach even said so. Edited June 12, 2014 by Soxfest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 (edited) If Rodon isn't signed in the next week, it's taking too long. Get rich, and get playing. Edited June 12, 2014 by flavum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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