Everything posted by southsider2k5
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QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jun 9, 2015 -> 06:34 PM) How about a more simple version: If you're pissed off about who a team drafts in rounds 4+ in the MLB draft you're not understanding how the game is played in the draft in this sport. It's ok to be pissed off about picks in the top round or maybe even top 2-3 rounds depending on whether you use the slot money. By the time you're in round 4 you're so far into the game of teams moving slot money around and players staying in school that some combination of scouting and luck becomes far more important. QUOTE (Soxfest @ Jun 9, 2015 -> 06:58 PM) I like the Stevens pick, but not a fan of Erwin pick at all. 5th round pick a lot better than the 4th round pick. Do not see much from day 2 to excite, a few real questionable picks today. Literally 4 posts apart. Impressive.QUOTE (Condor13 @ Jun 9, 2015 -> 07:24 PM) I thought flowers was actually good at framing pitches but Rodons last couple of starts with flowers catching him it seems like he is getting pinched, am I wrong? A lot of pitch framing is the pitcher throwing it where he is supposed to. Rodon misses by a lot on a regular basis.Teddy Cahill @tedcahill 7m7 minutes ago Fourteen top-100 players on the #BA500 are still avaliable going into Day 3 of the #mlbdraft, led by Donny Everett: http://www.baseballamerica.com/draft-previ...tatus=Undrafted …Jordan Stephens @Stephens27Rice 33m33 minutes ago The excitement won't end today. Tomorrow @whitesox are flying myself and @jstephens2482 to Chicago to tour the field and sign my contract.Scott Merkin @scottmerkin 5m5 minutes ago Talked to a very excited Blake Hickman, who will soon be joining his favorite team. Hickman's favorite White Sox players as a fan? A.J. Pierzynski and Jose ValentinQUOTE (Dunt @ Jun 9, 2015 -> 04:53 PM) I'd honestly be surprised if he got over slot. If he does, I imagine the Sox see him as a fast mover. If he really wants to go on the Chris Sale path he either signs for under slot or close to it to get into the system quickly. If he is looking for more, he will miss valuable time. Just look at Rodon last year.QUOTE (Eminor3rd @ Jun 9, 2015 -> 04:37 PM) If there is, I doubt he's a starter. Danny Wright comes to mind, but I can't remember his exact college numbers. I do remember them being ugly.SoxNet.net @SoxNet 19s20 seconds ago In the 9th round of the #mlbdraft the @whitesox pick a senior RHP from University of Illinois at Chicago (IL)QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Jun 9, 2015 -> 10:12 AM) I wouldn't call "doing something that hasn't been done since 2002" as "making history," but very cool nonetheless. Yeah? Take that. Chuck Garfien @ChuckGarfien 56s56 seconds ago Chris Sale is the 1st pitcher in 115 years to record at least 10 K's in four straight starts and increase his strikeout total in each game.Round 9QUOTE (Feeky Magee @ Jun 9, 2015 -> 04:15 PM) Wouldn't say he struggled hitting just because his batting average was .230. His BABIP was .221 and he walked a ton and hit for power. That doesn't sound right. How do you have a higher batting average than BABIP?Sox on clock in Rd 8QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Jun 9, 2015 -> 03:10 PM) Blake Hickman. #69 on BA's top 500. BY FAR the best college player available. This one would have put him in the 3rd round. MLB Pipeline @MLBPipeline 20m20 minutes ago .@WhiteSox take @UIBaseball RHP Blake Hickman (@BlakeHickman18) in 7th round. #125 on Top 200: http://atmlb.com/1CpOrraBlake Hickman @BlakeHickman18 2m2 minutes ago THANK YOU @whitesox never been so excited to get started. Thank you for giving me this opportunity!! Micah Johnson @Micah_Johnson3 6m6 minutes ago Elated by the news of the @whitesox taking @BlakeHickman18 love the program he emerged from. Blake Hickman @BlakeHickman18 4m4 minutes ago @Micah_Johnson3 thank you means a lot! Glad I'm staying home!QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Jun 9, 2015 -> 03:10 PM) Blake Hickman. #69 on BA's top 500. BY FAR the best college player available. FWIW, if the draft had played to form, that would have put him in the middle of the second round.This is also worth noting... Chicago White Sox @whitesox Jun 8 Chicago, IL WATCH: Sox ACE alum Blake Hickman prepares for the #MLBDraft: http://atmlb.com/1F4dXO0Expect some college seniors now.Brian Sakowski @B_Sakowski_PG 11m11 minutes ago #WhiteSox select Corey Zangari...big kid. Had potential as both RHP and 1B. Arm strength as P, raw power as 1B. Long ways to go.Sounds like we drafted Keon Barnum again.QUOTE (raBBit @ Jun 9, 2015 -> 02:24 PM) I thought you had to sit out a year though. He's from Simeon HS. There is an appeals process for players who play partial seasons. The NCAA can award an extra year of eligibility if they choose.QUOTE (OmarComing25 @ Jun 9, 2015 -> 02:22 PM) Since I'm not sure how the draft rules work, can someone clarify for me? If we don't spend all our allotted money, and since we have a lower amount allotted to us because of the loss of our 2nd and 3rd rounder, does that mean we have more money for the international market? Can we throw more money at Martinez? No.Round 6 underway.QUOTE (raBBit @ Jun 9, 2015 -> 02:14 PM) I get confused on red shirt stipulations but he pitched in four different Rice seasons so I think he's a senior right? If it is like basketball, a red shirt gives you another year. I think technically he could go back to Rice and pitch for another year, if he wanted.QUOTE (Brian @ Jun 7, 2015 -> 12:55 PM) Cut a hole in a box... Every question in this thread should get this answer.
