I didn't see one yet, so I thought all the draft talk could go in this thread, so it's all condensed for the mods. If I just missed a thread, this one can be deleted.

From the articles today;

 

Carrillo went on to become the ace of Miami's pitching staff. Bogusevic is the star pitcher at Tulane.

 

Now, three years later, their careers have converged again. Both expect to be picked in the first round of baseball's amateur draft Tuesday. According to Baseball America, Bogusevic and Carrillo are on the White Sox' short list.

 

University of Miami's Cesar Carrillo, whom the White Sox are considering with their first-round pick, pitched 72/3 innings of four-hit ball in a 4-1 win over Mississippi State in an NCAA regional game Saturday night. Carrillo, a Mt. Carmel graduate, struck out five of the first seven batters he faced.

 

Director of player development David Wilder on Saturday watched TCU pitcher Lance Broadway, who pitched a 5-1, complete-game victory over Stanford in Waco, Texas.

Out of the realistic options, Carillo is the #1 guy I want right now. I rate him ahead of Townsend and barely ahead of Bogusevic. I think Bogu may have a little higher ceiling but at the same time he has a higher tendency to bust.

 

I'm even warming to the idea of Jeff Clement. He really has improved quite a bit defensively and his swing is looking a lot better than it used to. Still, I just have doubts for whatever reason, but there is no doubt he has the physical ability.

 

Of course if someone else slides that could change things, but I highly doubt any major names (not represented by Boras) will slide.

On a sidenote, I was reading and this year MLB.com is going to have live video coverage of the draft

As always, I'll be sitting in front of my computer for the entire day and posting who the Sox picked, etc. Then after the draft, time for the FutureSox gang and I to start cracking on player bios. Shoot me now.

Does Carillo really throw 92-93 and can reach 97? I read that on Baseball America and I just can't believe it with his 165 pound frame. But if it's true, I would definately take him: Sox fan, good command, college pitcher, polished. He could be ready to take over for Contreras in a year or two. Then the rotation would look like: Buerhle, Garland, Garcia, McCarthy and Carillo. Looks good to me.

On a sidenote, I was reading and this year MLB.com is going to have live video coverage of the draft

They had that last year too.

They had that last year too.

Did they? s*** I must be retarded. I was listening to the streaming radio version the whole time.

Shoot me now.

 

Do you have a firearm preference?

s*** I must be retarded.

The draft starts at 1 pm EST Tuesday, is that correct?

 

Also, what do we know about this Lance Broadway, the guy who Wilder was watching over the weekend?

 

Sheesh, Lance Broadway ... sounds like a porno screen name or something.

Edited June 6, 200520 yr by JimH

The draft starts at 1 pm EST Tuesday, is that correct?

 

Also, what do we know about this Lance Broadway, the guy who Wilder was watching over the weekend?

 

Sheesh, Lance Broadway ... sounds like a porno screen name or something.

 

48th ranked prospect by Baseball America.

 

6-4, 185.

 

125 K's in 93 IP this year, 30 BB's. 12-1 record, 1.94 ERA.

 

Described as a guy "who succeeds more with polish than overwhelming stuff. His fastball is just average, but he has a plus curveball that he can locate in and out of the strike zone. His delivery and command are solid, and his makeup is a huge asset. He's developing a changeup and is gaining more confidence in that pitch. He has a strong, lean fram and there may be a little more velocity in him." (All, per Baseball America).

 

I bolded the part about his makeup 'cause you know the Sox love a guy with a real good makeup.

48th ranked prospect by Baseball America.

 

6-4, 185.

 

125 K's in 93 IP this year, 30 BB's.  12-1 record, 1.94 ERA.

 

Described as a guy "who succeeds more with polish than overwhelming stuff.  His fastball is just average, but he has a plus curveball that he can locate in and out of the strike zone.  His delivery and command are solid, and his makeup is a huge asset.  He's developing a changeup and is gaining more confidence in that pitch.  He has a strong, lean fram and there may be a little more velocity in him."  (All, per Baseball America).

 

I bolded the part about his makeup 'cause you know the Sox love a guy with a real good makeup.

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Thanks Keith. Love those pitchers who know how to work the strike zone. Highly doubt this guy will be there for the 3rd round pick.

If the draft has started, can you guys update some of the selections? I'm really quite confused.

If the draft has started, can you guys update some of the selections?  I'm really quite confused.

 

Draft starts tomorrow, and I'll be posting in this thread the picks of the White Sox.

The draft starts at 11:30 CST tomorrow.

Can someone give me an approx. time of the Sox first pick?

How long does a first rounder usually take?

Can someone give me an approx. time of the Sox first pick?

How long does a first rounder usually take?

 

It goes by pretty quickly. Certainly not nearly as long as the NFL draft...

 

I think at most, a pick might take five minutes. It usually flies by, though...

Draft starts tomorrow, and I'll be posting in this thread the picks of the White Sox.

 

Figured as much; I just read it started today, so I was deeply vexed.

 

I'm looking forward to watching this with you guys as this will really be the first time I've ever paid attention to the MLB draft--should be fun.

Can someone give me an approx. time of the Sox first pick?

How long does a first rounder usually take?

Probably 5-10 minutes after the draft starts. The draft flat out rolls. Its pretty much immediate.

Probably 5-10 minutes after the draft starts.  The draft flat out rolls.  Its pretty much immediate.

I'm guessing it will be a minute a pick for the web cast. That's only the first round so probably more like 15 minutes after the start.

God I love the draft.

Does Carillo really throw 92-93 and can reach 97?  I read that on Baseball America and I just can't believe it with his 165 pound frame. But if it's true, I would definately take him: Sox fan, good command, college pitcher, polished.  He could be ready to take over for Contreras in a year or two.  Then the rotation would look like: Buerhle, Garland, Garcia, McCarthy and Carillo.  Looks good to me.

 

 

I've heard from multiple sources that he definitely can. I don't see how we can go wrong with this guy.

Edited June 6, 200520 yr by Jordan4life_2005

I've heard from multiple sources that he definitely can.  I don't see how we can go wrong with this guy.

 

Not a very high ceiling, that's his problem. Seems like he has good stuff, but nothing real spectacular. Certainly a safe pick...

Not a very high ceiling, that's his problem.  Seems like he has good stuff, but nothing real spectacular.  Certainly a safe pick...

 

 

Well, I have heard that his stuff supposedly won't get much better, but that it doesn't need to.