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QUOTE (kitekrazy @ Jun 13, 2016 -> 12:20 PM) It's not hard to do since the pattern in the organization is to use former players. Then the assumption is since the Sox last boneheaded move was to pick someone who decided not to be involved any longer in professional baseball. If you had said Paul Konerko, ok. But this is very specific to AJ.

QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Jun 13, 2016 -> 12:54 PM) Pssst...players continue to develop in the majors. Yeah, but then you can take away credit for guys like Rodon, Quintana and Sale, so it makes it look even worse.

QUOTE (Big Hurtin @ Jun 13, 2016 -> 11:06 AM) Caulfield12, how many keyboards do you go through a month? 2

QUOTE (ptatc @ Jun 13, 2016 -> 10:39 AM) You are one of the reasons KW stopped talking to the media. He never said anything to that effect. He describes the structure for revenue. Prior to the season they know much is available through advertising, season ticket holders and so on. The only variable is the number of walk up fans. If more show up they have more money to spend. If fewer show up they have less to spend. He did not say "it's the fans fault, we are where we are." He answered a simple questions about revenue and possible moves. There is absolutely nothing wrong with what he said but because he was never really friendly to the media, they all ran with the "KW blames the fans." And the fans bought into it. There is such a weird guilt factor there. When you talk about the situation in factual terms of what the attendance levels mean for finances, for some reason people take that as a personal insult. Kenny's talks about that have been no different. The attendance is a direct factor in what can or can't be spent. This is a fact.

QUOTE (soxfan49 @ Jun 13, 2016 -> 09:20 AM) The Tribune has a headline today- "Could AJ Pierzynski return to the White Sox as manager?" Who comes up with this s***? lol. Come on. Ozzie will come back and manage the Sox before AJ does.

QUOTE (ptatc @ Jun 13, 2016 -> 10:30 AM) I think most people would would disagree. Loyalty implies trust. Now I understand that people have no reason to trust someone they don't know and have never met, such as your examples of sports teams and politicians. You shouldn't have loyalty to people you don't know. I understand the concept here as people are frustrated. However, loyalty is usually a good thing when it comes to any type of personal relationship. I've just never heard the word in such a strong negative connotation. I know it helps me at work with my supervisors. I know if patient's have complaints or file lawsuits, they'll be on my side. A stable organization is also much more attractive to someone on the outside looking to join it.

22nd rounder. Johnny Mehler Verified account ‏@JohnnyBangor 19h19 hours ago Just a day after being drafted by @whitesox, Oakland's Sam Dexter is flying out to AZ to get his pro career started q

Lane Hobbs, 18th round pick, was a D3 pitcher of the year. http://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=12573

Some draft tidbits on some day 3 guys. http://m.mlb.com/news/article/183473134/ia...r-for-white-sox

As draft pick signings are reported, please post them here in this thread.

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Jun 12, 2016 -> 10:18 AM) SS, will there be a thread to post signings and rumored signings from twitter and other places? Yeah, I have to take the time to update the Day 3 draft picks. I wasn't in front of my PC very much yesterday.

QUOTE (danman31 @ Jun 12, 2016 -> 12:22 AM) I know you're just hating on Bossard because the White Sox are known for nepotism with draft picks (I can't believe this isn't a Matt post I'm replying to), but Bossard is a real prospect. Real good shortstop, strong arm, good speed, baseball junkie type. He was a decent high school pitcher, too. Could throw upper 80s. It wasn't really hate as much as it was a joke, but I am glad to hear he is legit. Any chance at signing these late HS picks? Do you think we saved enough money early?

QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Jun 11, 2016 -> 10:41 PM) Yeah we were talking about prematurely buying rookie jerseys. that's ok, Rowand knows all about premature...

10th round pick Remilard just hit a bomb against LSU, his 19th of the year.

QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Jun 11, 2016 -> 08:04 PM) Wait, you mean the Sox drafted another Guillen or Williams offspring? We all know Guillens can't be counted on to show up for work.

QUOTE (bmags @ Jun 11, 2016 -> 07:26 PM) Looks like he is from Texas. Blake Hickman from last year was in ACE That's right. Thanks for fixing that. For the FS people out there, any of the late HS picks worth being excited about? I know we drafted our future grounds keeper in the 31st round, but other than that?

Wasn't Michael Hickman in the ACE program?

How much information is out there about the high school kid Zach Farrar they took in round 26? When I quickly looked him up, it looks like he is a big time football player with big D1 offers. Is this our bonus baby for this year?

FutureSox ‏@FutureSox 49m49 minutes ago Remillard is a SR, 6-1, 200 pounds. Hit .348/.399/.632 in 16'. Played through injury during 2014 season and had TJ surgery that summer #WhiteSox 10th rounder: Zach Remillard, 3B, Coastal Carolina University

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jun 10, 2016 -> 05:15 PM) No, I'm simply looking forward to a final assessment being made on Ventura that doesn't provide excuses for the team's lack of performance. That's it. And the run through the AL Central left on the schedule before we finally face the Twins again near the end of the month will provide exactly that. Sink or swim. I doubt there will be any type of middle ground (although that's exactly what happened last year around the trade deadline. It seems this year is going to provide an earlier assessment over the next 17 days.) You're not angry, you just don't want anything that won't give the answer you want to see.

Scot Gregor ‏@scotgregor 28s28 seconds ago Don't be surprised if you see #WhiteSox draft pick Zack Burdi, No. 26 overall, in bullpen as early as August

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jun 10, 2016 -> 04:52 PM) Here's hoping the injuries to Jackson and Petricka are not used as an excuse...because, as we've highlighted MANY times, the other teams in the division have had much WORSE hardship to deal with than the White Sox. By far. At this point you are just looking for things to complain about.

This the first senior they have drafted. FutureSox ‏@FutureSox 10m10 minutes ago #WhiteSox 9th rounder: Max Dutto, SS, Menlo College (Cali). .276/.456/.594 this season. Transferred from Cal, where he struggled for 3 years

Paul Skrbina ‏@ChiTribSkrbina 3m3 minutes ago In other White Sox news, Daniel Webb will have Tommy John surgery today. Jake Petricka having hip surgery. Both done for the season.