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QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 6, 2014 -> 10:35 PM) If the Sox are actually going to contend, they are going to need another starter most likely. Rienzo with a few bad starts now. Rodon would probably be our 3rd or 4th starter at this point. I would actually give him that chance if he wasn't so close to his high in innings.

QUOTE (Bigsoxhurt35 @ Jun 6, 2014 -> 10:34 PM) Not really if you thought we'd beat Weaver with Rienzo I'm not the one being angry.

This is a very angry game thread.

f*** Creighton.

QUOTE (bigruss22 @ Jun 6, 2014 -> 03:11 PM) FYI, they typically include a clause in these contracts that the team would pay for their college education if they don't pan out. I honestly never heard that before. That's interesting.

QUOTE (Feeky Magee @ Jun 6, 2014 -> 02:33 PM) #284 on BA, not ranked on scout.com, toolsy Toolsy outfielder you say? Poor guy is guaranteed not to make it in our system.

QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Jun 6, 2014 -> 10:57 AM) Give Illinois the title! http://espn.go.com/espn/otl/story/_/id/110...ok-sham-classes When I heard this story my reaction was "no s***." I'm sure this goes on everywhere.

QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ Jun 2, 2014 -> 07:03 AM) I liken Buehrle to Russel Wilson. The book on pitching is that you have to throw 94+ in order to make it as a pitcher. The book on QBs is that you have to be 6' 2" or taller to make it. They are the exceptions to the rule, but I don't believe that they disprove the rule. I don't disagree that an elite fastball or height are vital components to success. It's not impossible to succeed if you don't have them, but you have to be nearly perfect in all other aspects of your game in order to make up for those shortcomings. There aren't going to suddenly be dozens more Buehrles and Wilsons coming along. It's just way too difficult to succeed with their skillsets and they are unique men. I just saw this and I like this comparison.

QUOTE (bmags @ Jun 6, 2014 -> 02:09 PM) So these are the players the cubs saved their money for: Jacob Steele 6'1" 180lbs DOB: 07/11/95 | Scouting video Not since 1999, when the Braves took Matt Butler in the second round, has a Mississippi high school pitcher signed out of the first five rounds of the Draft. A lefty with a loose, quick arm, Steele should end that drought this June. Steele baffled scouts at the East Coast Professional Showcase last summer, when he ran his fastball into the low 90s but later dipped to the mid-80s. He has done a better job of holding his velocity this spring, working at 88-92 mph and reaching back for 94-95 on occasion. He's better when he throws with less effort in his delivery and gets more quality life on his heater. Steele's curveball used to stick out more for its shape than its velocity, but he has boosted it from the upper 60s to the low 70s as a senior. His changeup has some movement, but the Southern Mississippi recruit tips it off by slowing his arm speed and doesn't trust it much. Though he's athletic, his lack of size and true command could have him destined for the bullpen. I don't know what the hell they're up to. Overall I've probably been more positive about their overall plan than most but this draft for them is beyond bizarre.

QUOTE (bmags @ Jun 6, 2014 -> 01:50 PM) Good build. Has tools. He'll put it together or he won't. Haha, best analysis ever!

QUOTE (Palehosefan @ Jun 6, 2014 -> 01:45 PM) That's the very essence of "prospect". Part of it is what have you proven already, but the other major part is what do you have the potential to produce? Its the very reason guys like Hawkins and Trayce Thompson can rocket up and down prospect lists. Its the reason that guys like Micah Johnson, Sanchez, and Beck can stagnate no matter how high their batting average's appear or how low their ERA's drop. You can see a clear distinction between folks on here who view production at the minor league level over potential, and vice versa. Its fun seeing the difference in thought processes. But saying others are crazy with their lists because of a different view isn't fair. Adams has the potential to be a #1 starter, and we haven't legitimately gotten our hands on many of those over the years. Usually we are drafting in the middle of the draft, and end up with guys that produced in college and have the potential as #2-#3 type starters, or completely raw athletes in the OF. This is exciting as hell. I love it when you post.

The sarcasm detector in this thread is apparently broken.

QUOTE (Brian @ Jun 6, 2014 -> 07:44 AM) Outside of Jordan vs Bananas, there hasn't been any big rivalries. Frank got sick and left and Laurel is far and away the best girl. I was sore after last nights. Laurel seems like such a b****. I hope Cara gets her. And there are some beasts left on the guys side, should be a fun last few weeks.

QUOTE (TaylorStSox @ Jun 6, 2014 -> 12:48 AM) As much as I harp on velocity being overrated, I'd kill for a RH fireballer. We're very LH heavy. Those LH pitchers have to differentiate themselves by giving hitter different looks. Why?

QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 5, 2014 -> 10:57 PM) 1- Rodon 2- Anderson 3- Hawkins 4- Montas 5- Adams 6- Danish 7- M. Johnson 8- M. Davidson 9- Trey M. 10- C. Sanchez Surprised you have Micah so low.

To be fair, that crazy Spurs ran happened right when LeBron went out. Either way, this game did nothing to get me off of my opinion that SA is the better team.

QUOTE (SleepyWhiteSox @ Jun 5, 2014 -> 10:43 PM) So is The Cramp on par with such Finals moments as The Shrug and The Flu Game? I laughed.

QUOTE (whitesoxfan99 @ Jun 5, 2014 -> 10:33 PM) Yes. Thanks.

Is he just cramping? I don't have volume.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 5, 2014 -> 10:08 PM) That's fine with me if they get the top 2 signed Yup.

QUOTE (IowaSoxFan @ Jun 5, 2014 -> 10:04 PM) Depends how he performs in rookie league, but would probably be around 5. At this point he's 2nd or 3rd me thinks.

Ya, this is about as good of a first day as one could possibly imagine.

Any signability issues here?

Seriously...f***in beautiful.

Beautiful.