Most of the pitching stuff claims that he "touches" 90. He's not a professional pitcher and if it came to that, he'd be too old to make the turnaround quick enough. He just needs work on his approach at this point.
I'm trying to like Hawkins, but I'm prepared for another 200 strikeout player. Talent is definitely there and that's always better than a Kyle McCullough type of pick. Put me down as a huge fan of Stroman, I hope he magically falls to 48 by Kenny bribing him or something.
QUOTE (hi8is @ Jun 4, 2012 -> 07:51 PM)
7 years in the minors - putting him in the bigs at 26???
If that happens - he's a bust.
I'd hope to see him up by the time he's 22 or 23
I'd say he'll be in our bullpen in about a month
QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Jun 4, 2012 -> 06:55 PM)
I still love Stroman. Appel would be beautiful. Would be a very tough sign though.
Appel, Stroman, and Giolito are my choices in that order
QUOTE (DirtySox @ Jun 4, 2012 -> 06:43 PM)
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Crazy rumor of Boras trying to push Mark Appel all the way to Washington at 16.
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I thought the manipulation of the draft system was over.
QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 4, 2012 -> 06:42 PM)
Let Appel keep dropping to the Sox Cubs probably going after Almora here
Don't think Cubs will take Appel? Haven't paid attention to where they were going in the draft.