NCsoxfan Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 2, 2017 -> 07:44 PM) Wonder if Bukauskas slips Not a fan and have seen him in person a few times now recently Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtySox Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 2, 2017 -> 06:44 PM) Wonder if Bukauskas slips Big fan. Would love him if he fell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 QUOTE (turnin' two @ Jun 2, 2017 -> 06:25 PM) True, but I guess I don't understand how say the Angels drafting at 10 would say "The ChiSox are taking Kendall at 11! No way! We are gonna take him first even though we were planning on taking Beck instead of him, but since the Sox want Kendall, we will take him to spite them." Or something like that. Demand has a way of influencing other people into something they think they are missing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PolishPrince34 Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 1) Haseley 2) Beck 3) Adell 4) Bukauskus 5) Kendall 6) White 7) Smith 8) Pratto 9) Peterson More and more insiders saying Kendall linked to the White Sox. Very similar to last year when Burdi was considered a lock at #24 which turned out to be true. Love Kendall's tools, but getting the barrel out in front, recognition of breaking balls, 26K% at the college level, and being able to make consistent contact scare me. I'm not as quite nervous to choosing Kendall as in the past because the Sox are becoming more successful developing hitters down on the farm. We need another big time hitter at #11. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daa84 Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 (edited) kendall is a risk, no doubt about it. but we are drafting 11, not 2. Never gonna find a sure thing at 11. prior #11 picks 2016 Kyle Lewis 2015 Tyler Stephenson 2014 Max Pentecost 2013 Dominic Smith 2012 Addison Russell 2011 George Springer 2010 Deck McGuire 2009 Tyler Matzek 2008 Justin Smoak 2007 Phillippe Aumont 2006 Max Scherzer 2005 Andrew McCutchen 2004 Neil Walker 2003 Michael Aubrey 2002 Jeremy Hermida 2001 Kenny Baugh 2000 Dave Krynzel 1999 Ryan Christianson 1998 Josh McKinley 1997 Chris Enochs 1996 Adam Eaton (not that adam eaton obviously) 1995 Mike Drumright 1994 Mark Farris 1993 Daron Kirkreit 1992 Derek Wallace 1991 Shawn Estes 1990 Shane Andrews Some good players in there -but a lot more boobs. I think if you got an average everyday player at 11 youd consider yourself lucky -Kendall's defense and athleticism at a premium position I think at least give him a reasonable chance of being a 4th OFer type. If he hits, he can be a regular IMO. Edited June 3, 2017 by daa84 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveno89 Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 QUOTE (daa84 @ Jun 3, 2017 -> 10:10 AM) kendall is a risk, no doubt about it. but we are drafting 11, not 2. Never gonna find a sure thing at 11. prior #11 picks 2016 Kyle Lewis 2015 Tyler Stephenson 2014 Max Pentecost 2013 Dominic Smith 2012 Addison Russell 2011 George Springer 2010 Deck McGuire 2009 Tyler Matzek 2008 Justin Smoak 2007 Phillippe Aumont 2006 Max Scherzer 2005 Andrew McCutchen 2004 Neil Walker 2003 Michael Aubrey 2002 Jeremy Hermida 2001 Kenny Baugh 2000 Dave Krynzel 1999 Ryan Christianson 1998 Josh McKinley 1997 Chris Enochs 1996 Adam Eaton (not that adam eaton obviously) 1995 Mike Drumright 1994 Mark Farris 1993 Daron Kirkreit 1992 Derek Wallace 1991 Shawn Estes 1990 Shane Andrews Some good players in there -but a lot more boobs. I think if you got an average everyday player at 11 youd consider yourself lucky -Kendall's defense and athleticism at a premium position I think at least give him a reasonable chance of being a 4th OFer type. If he hits, he can be a regular IMO. At 11 overall you really should be drafting a player with the potential to become a viable MLB regular. I'm not sure Kendall will even fall to is given the quality of his other tools besides the bat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lillian Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 (edited) Do you guys agree with this assessment of Pavin Smith, in this just published article linked below? What am I missing? I don't understand why anyone wouldn't be overwhelmingly impressed with a college hitter, with his rare combination of plate discipline and power, especially from the left side. I realize that he doesn't play a premium position, but you probably know how much I value middle of the order, left handed hitters. It's a lot easier to fill holes in the lineup, with average hitters, who provide plus defense. Big offensive production is harder to come by and very costly through free agency, even if it has to come from first base, or DH. Although he's expected to go in the first round, there doesn't seem to be a consensus regarding exactly where. Would you take him, if he were available, at #11: http://www.athleticsnation.com/2017/6/2/15...kland-as-rumors Edited June 3, 2017 by Lillian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Jimmy0 Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 QUOTE (Lillian @ Jun 3, 2017 -> 02:49 PM) Do you guys agree with this assessment of Pavin Smith, in this just published article linked below? What am I missing? I don't understand why anyone wouldn't be overwhelmingly impressed with a college hitter, with his rare combination of plate discipline and power, especially from the left side. I realize that he doesn't play a premium position, but you probably know how much I value middle of the order, left handed hitters. It's a lot easier to fill holes in the lineup, with average hitters, who provide plus defense. Big offensive production is harder to come by and very costly through free agency, even if it has to come from first base, or DH. Although he's expected to go in the first round, there doesn't seem to be a consensus regarding exactly where. Would you take him, if he were available, at #11: http://www.athleticsnation.com/2017/6/2/15...kland-as-rumors I think he goes top 10. I'd be underwhelmed with that pick personally. He doesn't have enough power for me. I need my 1B to mash and he just doesn't. He'll hit and he won't strikeout very much but he's probably a 15-20 HR guy. I think you go for upside and guys that might be able to play a premium position when you pick high. Sox can find a 1B when it's time to win. That's just my take though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 Because what if the ability just equated to a .280/.350/.400 hitter. That's a pretty good offensive player! But that's also a first baseman you'd probably want to upgrade on. There is just zero room for error on his offensive game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Jun 3, 2017 -> 03:48 PM) I think he goes top 10. I'd be underwhelmed with that pick personally. He doesn't have enough power for me. I need my 1B to mash and he just doesn't. He'll hit and he won't strikeout very much but he's probably a 15-20 HR guy. I think you go for upside and guys that might be able to play a premium position when you pick high. Sox can find a 1B when it's time to win. That's just my take though. That's putting it mildly. Dude screams Casey Kotchman to me. Plus, I loathe picking a 1B that high unless he is absolutely special. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 Kendall helping his stock running 3.79 on a bunt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoeless_joe21 Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 Kendall just absolutely air-mailed a throw to third. Covered an impressive amount of ground trying to make the catch though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtySox Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 (edited) John ManuelVerified account @johnmanuelba 22s22 seconds ago John Manuel Retweeted Jane Lee Mock coming Tuesday will feature Beck high. A's have been deep in NC all year on Gore, Bukauskas & Beck Jane LeeVerified account @JaneMLB A's are working out North Carolina prep OF Austin Beck at Coliseum right now. Beane, Forst, large crew from scouting department on hand. Edited June 4, 2017 by DirtySox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 Good news on Beck. If he goes to A's, maybe Arizona takes Bukauskas causing Haseley to fall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 QUOTE (shoeless_joe21 @ Jun 4, 2017 -> 12:40 AM) Kendall just absolutely air-mailed a throw to third. Covered an impressive amount of ground trying to make the catch though. Correct me if I'm wrong but isn't he a projected CF? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGajewski18 Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 3, 2017 -> 07:45 PM) Correct me if I'm wrong but isn't he a projected CF? Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCsoxfan Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 Too bad re: Beck, I think he's the star of this draft. Oh well, was unlikely he'd fall to 11 anyways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 Kendall with a laser to the gap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 QUOTE (iamshack @ Jun 4, 2017 -> 02:45 AM) Kendall with a laser to the gap He's had some good at bats. Would have liked to see how he reacted to offspeed in the dirt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daa84 Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 Seth beer goes deep. Interesting game with he and Kendall - two guys who are pretty opposite each other Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 QUOTE (daa84 @ Jun 4, 2017 -> 01:52 AM) Seth beer goes deep. Interesting game with he and Kendall - two guys who are pretty opposite each other Awesome set of games going with Wright, Kendall, McKay and Beer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daa84 Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 Ro Coleman outa the white sox academy thing with a ridiculous catch - wow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daa84 Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 3, 2017 -> 08:53 PM) Awesome set of games going with Wright, Kendall, McKay and Beer The NCAA tourney is such a fun event. Really glad you can watch the whole thing on ESPN - its so perfectly timed with the draft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFutureIsNear Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 Can someone tell me what the issue with Burger is? Is that he goes to a small school? He shows + power, is walking more than K'ing, and and has good contact skills. So is it level of competition? Or that he's not a great athlete? To me he seems like a low floor, but still high ceiling prospect that should be in high consideration for pick #11. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtySox Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 QUOTE (TheFutureIsNear @ Jun 3, 2017 -> 09:48 PM) Can someone tell me what the issue with Burger is? Is that he goes to a small school? He shows + power, is walking more than K'ing, and and has good contact skills. So is it level of competition? Or that he's not a great athlete? To me he seems like a low floor, but still high ceiling prospect that should be in high consideration for pick #11. Concerns about the hit tool (swing), level of competition, and physique is what I've read thus far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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