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From CBS....... Chicago White Sox It's a little too on the nose that the White Sox drafted Hagen Smith with their first pick, but what's one more low-slot lefty for the organization best known for them? I was a little lower on Smith than the consensus because of a bloated walk rate (he issued free passes more than 10% of the time), yet there's no denying his swing-and-miss ability. Second-round pick Caleb Bonemer had a chance to launch himself into first-round consideration this spring; he didn't do that, but he has a fast bat and a chance to stick on the left side of the infield, even if it's not necessarily shortstop. It'll be interesting to see if the White Sox try to get lefty Blake Larson to chuck his slider any harder than he does. Whatever the case, he's an interesting arm and -- yes, also a lower-slot lefty to boot. Grade: B.

ESPN Covered men's & women's college basketball as a Play-by-Play broadcaster. Served as a sideline reporter for NFL, college football & college basketball. White Sox on NBC Sports Chicago and ESPN, calling collegiate sports and KBO League baseball for the network. Previously Schriffen acted as a reporter for CBS Sports and hosted That Other Pre Game Show on CBS Sports Network.

I agree with your sentiment here about the circumstances of why JB left and going to the Tigers. I enjoyed Benetti but I just think Schriffen has gotten a raw deal from most of us sox fans and from local media. Again, I say that knowing he has to get better and has to grow as a PBP guy.

Don't know if it matters to you but JS is also used by national media like ESPN.

I respect your wife's thoughts but we need to get away from cookie cutter PBP guys. JS has a lot of work to do.......BUT I damn guarantee you if this team was good many of you would enjoy JS a little more then you are now because he has a different style. The fun and energy he brings are not well received right now because the product is miserable. Yes, John has things to work on........he is 98 games into his career.

Steve Stone is still here. So you think Jason was that polarizing that he warranted the high rating himself? Sox were still considered contenders at the start of last year. They were considered dog do do at the start of the this year and had a circus clown (Jerry) alienate the fanbase and national media over this past summer.

Another s%*# on Schriffen thread. Someday people will realize whatever these ratings are and however they rate announcers.......if the sox were 16 games over .500 it wouldn't matter and the ratings would be totally different. People s%*# on the organization for everything (They deserve it)............but it's easy/convenient to hate on them

Pedro wins more then he loses.

I would caution everyone that Nightingale is no longer connected to the White Sox like he was once upon a time with KW and RH. He now tends to throw s%*# against the wall.....

Fair enough..........

I'm not being argumentative but can you give me some examples from recent years. I am having a hard time coming up with quality hitters being traded for quality pitchers.

I think this is a fantastic pick. You can never have enough pitching. The other aspect of this is you can flip pitching for quality hitters, you can't do that the other way around in MLB. Build the best pitching staff in the majors or American League and the rest will take care of itself. Now imagine if dumbass Jerry would pony up and pay crochet when time comes. Imagine what this rotation could be........

I mean.....both of these guys suck.

Sox have broken Leasure. He looks terrible and nothing like he did earlier in season

Nice job so far by Drew today

Leave Schriff alone you Jabronis!! "RRRRAAAAWWWWRRRRR"

K O P E C H

The breaking stuff was pretty good at the start of the year.

Jordan Fucking Leasure

Does Pedro use Justin Anderson in every game? He's like the new version of Brian Shaw......they both pretty much stink but can pitch everyday.

Greg This is nonsense. Why does he need to ride a damn bike or know Southside of Chicago inside and out? When he says "Southside standup" he is referring to fans that cheer for white sox. Some of you take everything literally.

MK will need all the help he can get

I remember his old golf segments on Channel 5 news (sports). I think it was "Beat the Hawk" or something like that. I remember him telling the story of how the persona of Hawk came about and how it was all made up.

This is a solid post. I think it depends on what you are looking for..........in a season like this, give me the silliness. I don't need to be educated about baseball by Len, DJ (Enjoy them) or other baseball guys. Hawk would be a horrible listen if he was calling this team. I love baseball and have a huge background and knowledge about the game and history. I just like that idea that JS is different from PBP guys I have been listening to since I was young (I'm in my mid 40's). That is the reason I liked Hawk.....because he was different. I watch baseball to be entertained. If the product on the field depresses the s%*# out of me then let my PBP guy entertain me with "silliness." I smile when he makes "growling" sounds........I laughed out loud when i heard his homerun call for Luis, I enjoyed him calling out some of the clowns on the score because they wanted to rip on him. Give me more of this while I give JS a chance to grow and be better at what he does.

Fair enough. We can all have our opinions. I think John has been entertaining in a miserable season.