Marty34 Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 QUOTE (flavum @ Aug 3, 2013 -> 10:03 AM) That will probably change I would think. 55 games left, if the Sox play .400 ball (22-33), they lose 100 games--and I think that gets them #2. Marlins would have to go 19-35 to lose 100, which could happen, but they just went 30-24 the middle 54 games, so they are improving. I'm just as fine with the #2 pick as I would be with #1. I do think though that #3 is where the drop-off begins. Early though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Jimmy0 Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 QUOTE (Marty34 @ Aug 3, 2013 -> 10:30 AM) I'm just as fine with the #2 pick as I would be with #1. I do think though that #3 is where the drop-off begins. Early though. I don't necessarily agree with this. If the Sox want a college pitcher, maybe. If Gatewood or Jackson has a huge HS year then the Sox even at #3 would be sitting pretty for those guys. If Beede has a big year he could be there as well. There is a lot of college pitching talent in this draft. Obviously a lot can change, but I don't see the Marlins taking a HS player that high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Aug 3, 2013 -> 05:00 PM) I don't necessarily agree with this. If the Sox want a college pitcher, maybe. If Gatewood or Jackson has a huge HS year then the Sox even at #3 would be sitting pretty for those guys. If Beede has a big year he could be there as well. There is a lot of college pitching talent in this draft. Obviously a lot can change, but I don't see the Marlins taking a HS player that high. If Hoffman does end up being the projected #1 and Astros get the first pick, I'm not so sure they take a RHP given their organization right now. Rondon would make a lot more sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtySox Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 (edited) QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 3, 2013 -> 09:12 PM) If Hoffman does end up being the projected #1 and Astros get the first pick, I'm not so sure they take a RHP given their organization right now. What do you mean? They will take an inferior player just because he's left-handed? I don't see that from Luhnow. Similarly, I'd be quite upset if the White Sox passed on Rodon if they thought he was the best player available, due to our current rotation being too left handed. Edited August 4, 2013 by DirtySox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 QUOTE (DirtySox @ Aug 4, 2013 -> 02:26 AM) What do you mean? Appel Cosart Folty McCullers Seems to me they'd want a LHP instead of a RHP if it's a close call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtySox Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 3, 2013 -> 09:28 PM) Appel Cosart Folty McCullers Seems to me they'd want a LHP instead of a RHP if it's a close call. If all things being equal I'd agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtySox Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 Jim Callis @jimcallisBA 9h He is. Could have mentioned him as No. 2 behind Rodon for 2014 #mlbdraft @esteban_s_soto: is Jeff Hoffman a legit 1.1 candidate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtySox Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 Jim Callis @jimcallisBA 8h Texas HS RHP Tyler Kolek. @lukejett10: best prospect for the 2014 #mlbdraft outside of Rodon? Expand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eminor3rd Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 A lot of things are going to change between now and the draft. Astros are going to have the #1 pick though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 QUOTE (Eminor3rd @ Aug 7, 2013 -> 11:43 AM) A lot of things are going to change between now and the draft. Astros are going to have the #1 pick though. That's true. Even if the Sox lose tonight, they would have to be 6 games worse than the Astros in the final 50 games, because tie goes to the Astros. Just play .400 ball, lose 100 games, and we'll get the 2nd or 3rd pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 I've seen some experts discuss that Jacob Gatewood has not had an impressive summer and is unlikely to be a top 5 pick now. Seems like it's Rodon and Hoffman as the top 2 picks as of now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 QUOTE (flavum @ Aug 7, 2013 -> 02:41 PM) That's true. Even if the Sox lose tonight, they would have to be 6 games worse than the Astros in the final 50 games, because tie goes to the Astros. Just play .400 ball, lose 100 games, and we'll get the 2nd or 3rd pick. Less than 40 games actually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Astros have played too "well" for the Sox to catch them. It's game on vs the Marlins to see who gets the 2nd spot. It's definitely a weird feeling hoping the Cubs win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 20, 2013 -> 06:43 PM) Astros have played too "well" for the Sox to catch them. It's game on vs the Marlins to see who gets the 2nd spot. It's definitely a weird feeling hoping the Cubs win. I really don't even worry at this point. You primarily want a top 5 pick. The #1 pick has historically been the best bet, but there's really not a lot of variation 2-5. What would be nice to avoid would be winning like 28 of 38 from here on out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 http://sbb.scout.com/2/1318151.html Supposedly there's a huge talent difference between top 2 and the rest of the talent pool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boopa1219 Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 20, 2013 -> 06:34 PM) I've seen some experts discuss that Jacob Gatewood has not had an impressive summer and is unlikely to be a top 5 pick now. Seems like it's Rodon and Hoffman as the top 2 picks as of now. Don't read too much into that, he is a 17 year old kid, and these guys have a full season to play before the draft so don't read too much into anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 QUOTE (Joshua Strong @ Aug 21, 2013 -> 04:06 PM) Don't read too much into that, he is a 17 year old kid, and these guys have a full season to play before the draft so don't read too much into anything. If he really is as talented as people say, hopefully he has a really bad year and falls to the Sox in the 2nd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtySox Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 20, 2013 -> 06:43 PM) Astros have played too "well" for the Sox to catch them. It's game on vs the Marlins to see who gets the 2nd spot. It's definitely a weird feeling hoping the Cubs win. I'm more worried about falling out of the top 3 then getting number 2 at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 QUOTE (DirtySox @ Aug 22, 2013 -> 02:19 AM) I'm more worried about falling out of the top 3 then getting number 2 at this point. Me too, Cubs are getting closer. Sox have a tough schedule the rest of the way at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Sox are within 5 games of the 11th pick in the draft. Please start losing games. Lots of games. K, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balfanman Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 QUOTE (flavum @ Aug 22, 2013 -> 06:20 AM) Sox are within 5 games of the 11th pick in the draft. Please start losing games. Lots of games. K, thanks. That would be the final kick in the a** for this season. Play just well enough in the final ~40 games to put us out of the top 10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 I like watching the Sox win Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Jimmy0 Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 QUOTE (Jake @ Aug 22, 2013 -> 07:45 AM) I like watching the Sox win That's great. I like watching the Sox win when the season is not already lost. The Sox must have a top 5 pick in this draft. It just allows you to spend more $$. That is the most important thing now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigEdWalsh Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 More Troncoso! More Axelrod! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 ...and now within 4 games in the loss column for the 12th pick in the draft. This team can't even lose right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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