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You just get the very next pick in the draft BearSox, so we'd get 64 or whatever it would be.

Prep lefty, 6-4, 205. Not great velocity currently, but he's got 3 good pitches already and a very good feel for pitching. Looks to have a projectable body so he might be able to add velocity. Sox are clearly sticking to there MO though, in the sense that they aren't breaking the bank on anyone.

QUOTE (Heads22 @ Jun 9, 2009 -> 06:39 PM) Gage, do a writeup on pick 71 Can't, watching the laker game with the women while also covering the draft.

Sox coming up. Twins on the clock right now.

QUOTE (daa84 @ Jun 9, 2009 -> 06:36 PM) how strong is hte commitment to UCLA? what are the odds we don't sign this kid? Who knows. UCLA usually keeps there guys for the most part, that said, he wasn't slated to go necessarily this early, partly because of his committ and the fact that he still has a lot to learn, but his tools grade out well. My guess is the Sox have talked to him and know he wants to play. They are usually very good at feeling out these kind of guys. I also think this makes it more likely we see them grab a tougher sign eventually.

Interesting, Stock is a darn talented guy but most had him pegged as a pitcher. Going to use him as the catcher.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 9, 2009 -> 06:35 PM) Anyone have a list of all the 2nd round picks so far? I hate this tracker. http://www.baseballamerica.com/draftdb/2009xrnd.php?rnd=2

QUOTE (Heads22 @ Jun 9, 2009 -> 06:31 PM) Wrong guy or so I'd assume, since Thompson is black.

Bahaha, is Jason Bere really the best the Tribe could get?

Michael Thompson is on the radio a lot around here and they'd have baseball people ocassionally talk about his kid and everyone gushed about him. I think this is a great pick. Won't be an easy sign, depends on how badly he wants to play in the pro's. His family has money.

Trace Thompson, local kid out of Rancho Santa Margarita. He's going to UCLA. I'll try to interview him. Michael Thompsons kid. He's supposed to have really good tools. MLB.com calls him the most improved player. Multi sport guy in High school, just focused on baseball his senior season. Can't complain here, not at all. Athletism and all. Power potential.

I'd guess a pitcher, but who knows.

Funny to see Rolan Hemond announcing for the Dbacks, especially after seeing him at Soxfest all the time. White Sox are now on the clock.

BA's Full Scouting Report:

Anyone know who will announce em for the Sox? Moose Skowron?

Damn Beckham, would have loved to see you get that.

Pads get two great athletes.

"I am ridiculously excited to join the White Sox," -- Jared Mitchell

Rangers have a great draft now. Two stud f***ing arms.

QUOTE (whitesoxfan101 @ Jun 9, 2009 -> 06:05 PM) Is that pick a sign we think Flowers can't catch at the MLB level? That's what I've heard about Tyler from a lot of people, but just making sure. Not at all. More had to do with the fact that we had pure s*** in the minors for a long time at the catching spot and Phelgey is a really nice looking bat that is behind the plate.

Richards was a guy the Sox like.

Angels sticking with there MO. Another one of my Fullerton boys is off the board. I hope he doesn't sign, hahha.

Beautiful. Easily one of the most polished collegiate hitters in the draft and he plays a premium position. Questions as to whether he'll be able to stay behind the plate but he calls his own games and really looks like a guy that should move through the system quickly.

Well, I'm rushing home....see you on the flipside.

Since I don't have a draft tracker, whose on the clock now? And is there going to be a break at all? I want to know if I have time to drive home or if I should stay a little late to catch the Sox pick.