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How he turned out is actually kind of secondary. The focus has been more about who was projected AT THE TIME to be those picks, though at the same time, it is worth mentioning that Schwarber even then was considered an "over-draft" because his potential tools gave him the look of a very limited player in the long run as everyone knew he wouldn't stick at catcher, and that he would struggle to find a defensive position, but that the Cubs were convinced enough that the tool set he had would be enough to carry him to a quality major league career, when compared to players who were projected in that top five slot, but had a much larger difference between floor and ceiling, giving them a much higher bust chance. When you look at the next set of picks going out to #10 in the first round, the next guy who had the most success was also a guy who was viewed as a limited ceiling guy in Aaron Nola. if you look at the entire top 10 that year, only Michael Conforto has done anything worth mentioning so far, and he was picked at #10. The rest of the position players picked were busts. Really by going "safer" in the top 10, the Cubs and Phillies had two of the best drafts in the top 10. Sure they could have had Trey Turner or Michael Kopech later, but they also could have had Brady Aiken or Tyler Kolek and had nothing to show for their pick. Again, while they might not have hit a home run, they got themselves serviceable starters by taking players who were thought of as "safer" or "limited ceilings" when more star potential was on the board.

There will be no more correct answer than this one.

Even the bust Gordon Beckham is still around.

His defense alone puts him on a major league roster for the next decade.

Schwarber at #4 was considered an overdraft at the time. He was considered to be a teens level pick.

Or to draft a bust, which happens all to often.

This. I know everyone wants a star here, but if you end up with 7 years of a starting level player, you have won at the draft, even at #4.

SUCK IT THRICE ROYALS!!!

I have no doubt that if/when rosters shrink, Delmonico will be on the Schaumburg Shuttle

Sox have requested unconditional waivers on Herrera to release him.

If you had told that Soxtalk would be pissed that Adam Engel was not in the line up I would have laughed and laughed and laughed.

SUCK IT AGAIN KC!!!

Can I pull out a Bo Jackson comp? The disgusting raw tools across the board almost aren't fair.

I wonder if Heuer gets a shot at the 9th after how heavy the last two outings were for Colome

No and no.

Which career would you pick? When all is said and done who is going to have the best White Sox career?

I think you might want a mulligan on this one.

Lance Broadway was hyped? Holy shit this is hilarious. Every time I think it can't get more ridiculous a gem like this shows up.

nice play by Madrigal to catch the ball and put that tag on.

He is definitely getting the corners that Bolanos did not.

ah yes, the Madrigal hype machine. I love irrational hatred of players.

Something I haven't said since I was in Texas... Thanks Bubba.