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Good to see Borchard slowly getting things back together. I think we'll see him go on a run sometime in August.

You draft the player and then let them play another season and then after that you can sign them. I have a definition for it, will get it up on the story when I get home.

It would be one of those two teams. He's pretty advance so he could play in Great Falls this year and then move to A ball next season. If he plays in Bristol then he'd be on a bit slower path.

Sox Come to Terms With Ryan Sweeney By Jason Gage and Alex Ernst July 11, 2003 FutureSox.com he White Sox and outfielder/left handed pitcher Ryan Sweeney have agreed to a contract. Sweeney, a 2nd round pick, was the last of the first ten White Sox picks that remained to be unsigned. As part of his contract, Sweeney will recieve a $785,000 bonus. He will start play in Great Falls. Many expected Sweeney, 18, to be a difficult sign, but when push came to shove, Sweeney wanted to play professional baseball and the White Sox wanted him to do it in their organization. Sweeney was nearing the end of his senior baeball season for Cedar Rapids Xavier (Iowa). Note: Because of cold weather, Iowa's baseball season starts in late May. Xavier is ranked #1 in Class 3A in the latest Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association poll. They are expected to be one of the favorites for the state title, but the Sweeney signing will hurt those chances. Offensively, Sweeney is batting .493 with seven home runs and 37 RBI. As a pitcher he is 3-1 with a 0.55 ERA. Sweeney was projected as a first round pick by Baseball America and is one of the most talented baseball players to ever come out of Iowa. EDIT: I added the details about the bonus and where he will be playing in the story, Jas. Just so you know ~ Heads

I have and will always say that DJ would make an excellent manager.

Me too, he's going to be up there.

2003 Draft Breakdown By Randy Brace, Chris Conger, Mike Doyle, and Jason Gage July 11, 2003 FutureSox.com FutureSox.com will take a closer look at all of the White Sox draft picks. These draft picks are the future of the organization and many will be reporting to their minor league teams after they signed. While many will sign, there are plenty that won't sign as they have opportunities to still play in school or may have another profession in mind. Today FutureSox will start with picks 50-41. Coming up next is 40-31. 50. Sean Gaston, 18 – Bats: Left – Throws: Right - C – Brownsburg High School Sean Gaston is this year's Mr. Irrelevant for the White Sox. Not many players sign out of the 50th round, especially High School players. Gaston is a solid defensive catcher with some projection in his bat. He isn’t going to play professional baseball just yet, as he has a full ride to Notre Dame, but the talent is definitely there. 49. Timothy Edmeades, 18 – 3rd – Buena Regional High School Edmeades was born on November 16, 1984, and is listed at 6'3" and 205 pounds. For a HS senior, that is a big kid. He bats left-handed but throws right-handed. He was the 22nd and final player drafted from the state of New Jersey… I know… I'm reaching. 48. Michael Alvarez, 19 – RHP – Monsignor Pace High School No Information at this time period. If you know something about this player and want to contribute to this piece or other pieces, please email us at [email protected] 47. Richard O'Brien, 18 – R/R – C – Catholic High School Richard O'Brien is the White Sox 47th round pick. He was also a senior catcher at Little Rock Catholic High School in Arkansas this past year. The 6 foot 190 pounder has a short compact right handed swing with some power. He could develop into a power hitting catcher in time. 46. Gregory Del George, 17 – S/R – SS – Monsignor Farrel High School Switch-hitting shortstop Greg Del George is a toolsy infielder that didn't draw much attention from colleges or many major league teams. Del George has a signed commitment to Vanderbilt University, and has said that it is doubtful he will sign a contract with the Sox. 45. Mitchell Woolf, 19 – RHP – College of Southern Idaho (Freshman)Mitch Woolf was born on February 18, 1984 and currently stands 6'3" and 170 pounds (listed 6'2" 195 by the College of Southern Idaho official roster). Yet another draft and follow pick, Woolf compiled good numbers for a freshman. He was not facing a high level of competition like his fellow draftees from the Florida JC or Division 1 circuits. However, he put up a 2.28 ERA in 13 games (11 starts), 51 1/3 IP, giving up only 27 hits with a 53:20 SO:BB ratio. 44. Brandon Johnson, 18 – L/R – 2nd – Crowder College (Freshman) Brandon Johnson is a freshman at Crowder College, who played his high school baseball at Glynn Academy in Brunswick Georgia. As a freshman it is likely that he is a draft and follow candidate. Johnson, like many latter round picks, doesn't have good odds to be a major leaguer, and will likely be a tough sign, simply because the odds are stacked against him and the money isn't there. Plus he has the leverage of being able to play another three years of baseball at the collegiate level, trying to improve his draft status. 43. Dustin Shafer, 18 – R/R – SS – Russel High School No Information at this time period. If you know something about this player and want to contribute to this piece or other pieces, please email us at [email protected] 42. Eric Everly, 19 – LHP – Olney Central Junior College (Freshman) The White Sox must really want Eric Everly, as this was the 2nd time he was drafted by the Sox. In his first year at Olney Central Junior College, Everly showed a good K:IP ratio, and continued that success with the Waterloo Bucks, who play in the Northwoods League. Could be a candidate for draft-and-follow. 41. Rolando Acosta, 20 – R/R – SS – Pima Community College (Sophmore) Acosta was born on April 13, 1983 and is a 5'11" 170 pound right-hander. Much like first round pick Brian Anderson, the White Sox have had plenty of opportunities to see him play as the Sox training facilities are in nearby Tucson. He is a classic late round pick, athletic, raw, and a draft-and-follow candidate. Pima Community College is the alma mater (as much as a JC can be) of several major leaguers, including Erubiel Durazo. Note: None of these picks have signed with the White Sox

Still hot and sunny here 247. Its 90 degress today.

Sweet

Well he'd be all world if he faced the Sox all year round.

Lol, I was thinking the exact same thing

Just wait till the minor league board is opened It shouldn't be too far up. Once FutureSox is rolling and established that will be the next step. How's futuresox.com doing. Hits wise and opinion wise from site users? I think it's great but would be better with up-to-date rosters as well as more regular and up-to-date box scores. We've gotten good feedback on it. Still, there is a lot that has to be done. Slowly I've been working on getting the rosters updated and I'm also working on getting some semi up to the date stats (updated every 3 days or so). Right now it is nowhere the site I'd like it to be, but I also know that over time it will become that site. I have quite a few things scheduled to do during the off-season to get the site in tip top shape for next season. I will get rosters up this season, but next year I'm going to try and get bio pages on every player or as many of them as can be done. We got two big featuers coming up, one which will start tomorrow (The Draft Review). Thanks for the feedback Kip

I liked the one of the Baseball God.

They are pretty good. Sound real similar to later RadioHead in my opinion.

For those of you that think it only happens to us, it really doesn't.

I read 94 somewhere. I think I'm drinking Cubbie Coolaid again.

Just wait till the minor league board is opened It shouldn't be too far up. Once FutureSox is rolling and established that will be the next step.

Whats DMAC in your avatar stand for Kipster? I still remember when it was just me and you that would defend Kipster back in the days Kipster was the man. He was one of my favorite pitchers in the entire organization and is still one of my favorites.

Yep, he has one of the best arms of all of the outfielders in the past couple of drafts. The kid can throw in the low to mid 90's.

Baseball God for 20,000 Post?

I was thinking the Sox could trade him to the Yankees for a prospect or two. All we got to do is convince George that the Red Sox are going after him.

I was going to put you in charge of importing some Labatts and Molson ice to the cell. I guess we can settle for you finding us the next Eric Gagne Alex...I'm still thinking of a good job for you. Can you make good sandwiches

Lol, what can I say...we pulled an Aaron Rowand. You have to work on that swing and then you'll be back up shortly Or are you Joe Borchard, still having the talent to become a hall of famer or legend.

Mario is who I'd pick as manager. I often like his ideas for that. I'm definately up for KochThis as the baserunning coach. I know he mentions how it was always his strong suit. I think Hudler would be Minor League Director. Steff, I think I'd have you as an front office assistant in terms of helping with trades and such. You seem to know people on other teams and I think you'd be great to have talk to the players and convince them that Chicago is where they want to be.

Sounds like he fits right in with the Sox.