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There is some speculation that the Pads have zero intent on signing him in a payroll cutting move and will just be content putting out a lowball offer and than getting one pick lower next year.

QUOTE (zenryan @ Jun 9, 2009 -> 03:16 PM) 3. Padres Donovan Tate OF Cartersville High Georgia Also a football player who signed with UNC. Tate would have probably gone to Oakland at 13, otherwise he'd have been long gone. Pads are going to shell out some dough to sign him, probably takes 4-5M, he's asking for 6.

Mizzu guys might collapse. Gibson and Crow would be there when the Sox pick, Goldstein is hearing Gibson is out of the 1st round. However, with the prep demands it could get interesting. Also, it isn't just the top prep guys but apparently teams have been talking and guys slated in the 2-5 rounds are also asking for a lot more than expected. This could get really interesting and we might seeing more talent going in the 10-20 rounds due to guys falling for signability reasons than ever before. Hell we might see the 15th round having more talent than the 7th round, for example.

Is there any non flash tracker that is out there. I need one while I'm at work and am in a flashless environment.

Agreed.

Look in the FutureSox forum, you'll find far more info than you'll ever need. Also check out www.twitter.com/futuresox You'll get by far the best Sox related draft coverage and we'll back it up with interviews from some of the draft picks in the coming days/weeks.

Just some previews...were blurbing about some rumors, specifically the 2 guys tied to the Sox and the other position they are looking at as well as some news on a minor league promotion. We also set it up so that any updates from potential Sox selections that are on Twitter will show up. Right now were following Storen, Stout, and Arnett...all three are potential selections. www.twitter.com/futuresox

It is an urban myth that high school guys are the more upside/higher ceiling pick. That said, there is a shot they take one in the first, but than I think they'll focus on some college arms (they tend to like college arms a lot more). They'll look at catcher too but they'll probably go heavy on the pitching and outfield side early in the draft. I'd like them to nab a 3rd baseman and catcher in the first seven rounds though.

QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Jun 9, 2009 -> 01:34 PM) So keeping the youth talking going. How long until we see Danks 2.0? Well when Quentin comes back, Pods moves to CF and than once Pods struggles or the team falls out of play (or Q gets hurt again), than you'll see Danks come up. But right now, I don't think you see him. Probably at least a month away. A big losing streak could obviously change things and push up his timetable.

Heyman of SI is reporting that the signing deadline will be August 17th this year as opposed to the 15th. It is because the 15th falls on a Saturday. This gives teams two additional days to get someone signed.

Thats how they made room for Poreda. Makes sense, Contreras moves into the rotation.

QUOTE (gsoxs1 @ Jun 9, 2009 -> 11:04 AM) Wow. Reading this makes me depressed about how bad our team has drafted over the years. Are biggest steal was Matt Guerrier(10th round in 99). I don't remmember him being that good. Current Key players Fields, Getz, and Richard. Verdict is still out on all 3, but seems like Fields might be on his way out. Link http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writ...tml?eref=sihpT1 Chris Young and Mark Buehrle have to be considered steals as well.

QUOTE (jenks45monster @ Jun 9, 2009 -> 01:21 PM) How long do you think C Luke Bailey will last? He just said TJS so it's likely he'll make it out of the first round and go anywhere after that. Another solid catching prospect is something we need with possibility of Tyler Flowers moving from there. Sox have been tied to some catchers and Lauman seemed to indicate they will have an interest grabbing one early in the draft (1st 5 rounds). Bailey is a nice looking prep who will go anywhere from the 2nd round to the 5th round and will take above slot money to sign. My guess is it takes probably 1-2M to get him signed as he was a lock to go in the 1st prior to the injury.

Ya, thats cause it doesn't work on FireFox properly. Won't until we are on a new server at the end of the month. By the way, I just realized your yahtzee...how you been?

QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 9, 2009 -> 01:15 PM) Also, Mitchell to the Blue Jays is picking up steam. One of their scouting directors helped recruit him to LSU. The Jays have the recruiting connection and than the Twins have the prior draft connection. There is a good shot he's gone when it comes to the Sox selection. I see them going outfielder (unless Brothers/Arnett is around) and than taking a pitcher with the next selection and than probably a catcher with one of the top 5 picks but the rest will probably again be pitchers. I'm hoping they are agressive and take a shot on a prepster that falls too.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 9, 2009 -> 01:14 PM) Sox are all over Oklahoma RHP Garrett Richards for the 38th pick. I'm pretty sure he's got a big time heater. If he's there yes. You have a source on that? He throws mid 90's with a big yacker. I talked about him in one of the other threads.

Purke has insane salary demands, Trouts are probably out of the Sox price range as well. Fuentes is a good talent, but more of a comp pick. Pollock should be there, but again, with prep demands that might not be the case. Mitchell, same thing. Everette Williams is good too. I expect one of Williams, Mitchell, Pollock to be there and that is who they pick if there isn't a pitcher on the board that they grade higher (ie, Brothers/Arnett/Sleeper). Davidson probably doesn't make it past one of the Angels 2 picks in the 1st round.

QUOTE (daa84 @ Jun 9, 2009 -> 11:14 AM) a buddy of mine who is a good contact tells me the sox really like brothers if hes there Brothers is a guy the Sox want but it seems unlikely that he'll fall, especially with the prep demands. Who knows though.

Harper isn't eligible for the draft this year. He might be eligible next year, but that will only be with some finangling.

Yep, half season titles are done. If you check out FutureSox you can see a bit more info on the Barons season. Below is the link to the article, written by our Barons expert, JPN. http://futuresox.com/frontpage/?p=115

QUOTE (joesaiditstrue @ Jun 9, 2009 -> 12:58 PM) I just heard on B&B that there's a rumor floating around that we're going with a leadoff guy/centerfielder for our first pick? Is Danks2 just not in our plans? Didn't Bell say he was ready? I'm confused Danks is much more of a potential #2/#3 hitter than a true leadoff hitter. It is pretty consistent with what all the draft places are saying. It will either be a college arm or a toolsy athletic OF. Check the futuresox forum, we got tons of draft discussion on there, more than any other site will have on the web regarding the Sox (by a long shot too).

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jun 9, 2009 -> 11:01 AM) Supposedly Kenny wanted to go address the team in the lockerroom and Ozzie told him no. That was what was reported on AM1000. Way to go out on to a limb. Can you tell me if the sun is going to come up tomorrow? I heard Ozzie say it is his job to talk to the team but that him and Kenny are on the same page. That was based on comments from yesterday though and no other info. Made it sound like Kenny was pissed at the play, talked to Ozz, who was also pissed, and than Ozz had a talk with the team (ie, the ripping he gave them in between games). Much less drama in what i'm saying above, but I have no idea, maybe Ozzie told Kenny to f off or something but it didn't sound like based upon Ozzie's quotes that there was anything wrong going on (he did say that Kenny and him were on the same page).

He also has Scheppers going after the Sox to the Mariners (same as what he had last night).

Jonathan Mayo has Tony Sanchez going 4th overall to the Pirates now. The Pirates are going to stay close to slot, if not under slot (they plan on spending a significant amount internationally on July 2nd), but Sanchez would be a clear reach. He can definately hit though.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jun 9, 2009 -> 10:54 AM) They can't. No one is going to want Colon and Contreras could have been had for nothing a month ago. I don't agree. The Sox would have to send cash. Colon is less likely but he also costs nothing and there are plenty of teams struggling to run anything out there. I didnt' say you get any value but you might get a little bit of cash savings. Contreras has another good start or two and he has a lot of value, imo. Not in terms of getting an A prospect but in the sense you could trade him and only include a limited amount of cash, thus getting a pretty good cash savings for the rest of the season.