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QUOTE (Heads22 @ Jun 4, 2012 -> 09:12 PM) Haha, no infatuation, just a remark about a guy that we were connected with that may drop out of the first round. I don't mean you as much as the folks that rated him so highly in the first place. QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Jun 4, 2012 -> 09:19 PM) Would Lance McCullers fall? Given we went upside, I wouldn't be opposed to taking him now. Some questions of whether he can start but he has legit stuff and at worse projects as an above average closer. I assume he'll be long gone though. Someone with multiple picks will take a chance on him. I'd be interested in him, but I suppose there's the signability problem. Do we still receive the pick the next year if we don't sign a player?

QUOTE (Heads22 @ Jun 4, 2012 -> 09:07 PM) Maybe Smoral will just drop to 48 I don't see the infatuation with this guy.

Our system has several more players that are likely to be MLB pitchers than MLB hitters

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.

Strasburg-Giolito sounds tough

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

Missing out on a soon-to-be MLB player, Stroman

If you keep drafting the same player, don't be shocked if you keep getting players with the same problem

Not a fan of this pick.

Stroman or Giolito would both be great. I LOVE a good changeup, but I'm not thrilled by Wacha

QUOTE (Heads22 @ Jun 4, 2012 -> 07:15 PM) Did Harold Reynolds just say what I thought he did? ???

Wacha doesn't excite me. I don't mind him in a vacuum, but certainly not over Stroman.

Stroman remains my choice. Happy to see Miami blow their pick on Heaney.

Appel to Pirates

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

Well, the #Athletics aren't taking Appel. Wonder if it's #Nationals but they only have $4.4 mil budget. #mlbdraft jimcallis

QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 4, 2012 -> 06:48 PM) or Wacha They'll both be there, I think. I don't think they're good enough.

If the Sox get Appel at 13 just two years after getting Sale, this is a Rose-esque draft fix

If Appel makes it to us, pay whatever it takes.

QUOTE (DirtySox @ Jun 4, 2012 -> 06:43 PM) Kevin Goldstein ‏@Kevin_Goldstein Crazy rumor of Boras trying to push Mark Appel all the way to Washington at 16. Reply Retweet Favorite 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.

Royals take Zimmer!

s***, I hope Appel falls to us!

Byron Buxton not a great interview, lmao