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QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Jun 8, 2009 -> 10:35 PM) Twins drafted him out of high school. And I hope they draft him again at 22. I really don't want Mitchell. Not a fan at all from what I've seen of him. Likely will be limited to left as he doesn't always get good reads and has an average arm, at best. He K's a ton, and has a pretty big hole in his swing that needs to be fixed. If he fell to 38, I wouldn't mind it, but there will be better players at 23 for us to pick, IMO.

Drew Storen, RHP, Stanford - (Bats S | Throws R) Scouting Report Strengths: Is an extremely smart pitcher and baseball player with excellent command and a very good arsenal of pitches. Has a fastball that he challenges hitters with that can get up top 96+, but usually sits in the 94 mph range. Has 2 Has a 2-seamer he uses that induces ground balls, but uses that generally when he starts. Also has a feel for a good changeup but he only uses that when he starts. Has what he considers a power slurve that goes from 2-7:30 and sits in the low 80's, and a true hard slider that sits in the high 80's. Could project to either a starter or reliever in the pros. Has a closer's mentality and attacks hitters. Is considered a safer pick. Negatives: While his command has been excellent this year, the reason why he didn't stay as a starter was because of inconsistances with his command. Will likely be a tougher sign since he is only a sophomore. Being moved to a starter will likely slow down his development. Scouting Report Links http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/events/draft/y2009/...?content=storen http://www.minorleagueball.com And Thanks to Jason: Statistics 2009 - 3.80 ERA | 7-1 W-L | 7 SV | 42.2 IP | 66 SO | 34 H | 8 BB | 6 HR | .210 Opp. BA | 19 R | 18 ER 2008 - http://www.thebaseballcube.com/Players/S/Drew-Storen.shtml Bio http://www.gostanford.com/sports/m-basebl/...ren_drew00.html Video http://mlb.mlb.com/media/video.jsp?topic_i...tent_id=4847319 (^Not the greatest video, but it does have a little video) Projected Draft Slot First Round Player Comparison I really don't have one... I guess maybe Joe Nathan as a reliever and I'm not really sure for a starting pitcher. My Take I really like him and would have no problem with him at 23. I think maybe his best role will wind up being in the pen, but he is very smart and has good enough stuff to be a very solid starter, perhaps a no. 3. There's been increasing talk about him being our pick as well. If we don't go with him at 23 but he winds up at 38, that'd be awesome. I have no problem taking him at any point in the draft.

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Jun 8, 2009 -> 09:59 PM) The Sox have never shyed on prep outfielders so I wouldn't be at all surprised to see them grab one of Trout/Everette/Fuentes. Not at all. HS players in the first round altogether is not really our MO. In fact, last year with the new scouting regime, we only drafted a HS player in the first 10 rounds. Not saying that's gonna repeat, but I don't see us going with a HS player in the 1st. The only one I see is Trout.

I wouldn't be surprised to see A.J. Pollock slip out of the 1st round. I think teams are starting to look at him and saying to themselves, "He's a good player, but perhaps we want someone with more upside in the first." If we don't go with him at 23 (I doubt we would), and if falls to 38, that'd be fantastically awesome. He's likely never gonna be some great player, but if you could get a decent average at around .280 with a .350 OBP, ~800 OPS, about 10 homers, and 20 SB potential and solid D in CF or LF, that's a really solid ball player to have on your team.

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Jun 8, 2009 -> 09:50 PM) Former Sox selection so I fully expect us to grab him at one point in the draft. On a sidenote, heres Mayo's latest mock. Has us still going with a toolsy prep outfielder which it sounds like he's either hearing or thinking. Originally had Trout, now has Everette Williams going to us. Tanner Scheppers and Kyle Gibson are both on the board when we pick too. Gibson falls all the way to the end of the 1st round, Scheppers goes to the Mariners. http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20...9&fext=.jsp I highly doubt we go with a toolsy athletic but raw HS player. Trout is the exception though cause he's really not that raw and quite advanced for a HS player, IMO, and he fits what we look for in baseball players.

QUOTE (SoxAce @ Jun 8, 2009 -> 09:48 PM) Ima throw this out there, and I believe it was Jas who wrote about this kid here, but I can definitely see the sox taking Blash (has got some holes, but has upside) say around 7th-10th round for a good value pick. Good idea, but it looks like he's been really raising up draft boards, and don't be surprised to see him go in round 3 (although I don't think he'll go off the board until rounds 5-8)... I'd love to get him round though in any round past 4 though.

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Jun 8, 2009 -> 09:32 PM) Wait, the guy can hit like nobodies business. Massive power, good average. I don't know if it'll project in the majors but I love the s*** out of his offensive ability. Defensively, well, don't know if he'll stick or not but I have little doubt that he'll rake in the minors (at least in the minors). Imo, he was the best offensive 3rd baseman in the college this past season. From what I've read, there's no doubt he's got a ton of power, but scouts question his overall hitting ability when he makes the transition to professional baseball. However, he's had back to back fantastic seasons which might have answered some of those questions. Last year the biggest knock on him seemed to be inconsistency though. Defensively, from what I've read, he should be able to stick at 3B, although he likely has some work to do (20+ E's this season at 3B).

QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 8, 2009 -> 08:30 PM) And as T'bolt stated, I'd love to take a chance on Chris Dominguez. Those are the type of guys that even if they are only AAAA players, you can still trade them and get good value. I agree, I wouldn't mind drafting him at all. He's got a ton of power, has a really strong arm and is a solid defender at 3B, and has surprisingly good speed for a guy his size. He's a really good athlete. If he can figure it out with the bat, he could be a solid player in the league.

You just really gotta put a limit on the amount of a signing bonus dollars and guaranteed major league contracts.

QUOTE (southsideirish71 @ Jun 8, 2009 -> 01:06 PM) Trying to squeeze every taxable dollar out of you. I love the redistribution of wealth. Hey, at least we won't have to wait months for medical care... oh wait...

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jun 8, 2009 -> 01:05 PM) I really hope he asks for it and sticks to his guns, because that might be the straw that breaks this stupid draft system's back finally. I would LOVE to see the draft done the way the NBA does it with very strict and tight price ranges based on where a player is picked. It'd be nice to see the MLB and NFL to adopt a similar policy to the NBA draft.

So surprising to see us actually take advantage of a power who has nothing. If Bonderman pitched the same he had tonight, but was a rookie making his first appearance against the white sox, we would be stifled right now.

Here's mine... 23.) RHSP Chad Jenkins, Kennesaw St. 38.) CF Reymond Fuentes, HS Puerto Rico 61.) RHSP Brad Boxberger, Southern Cal OR RHP Ben Tootle, Jacksonville St. 71.) OF/2B Jason Kipnis, Arizona St. OR OF/LHP Aaron Miller, Baylor 102.) RHP Kendal Volz, Baylor 133.) C Diego Seastrunk, Rice

I've been one of his biggest defenders, but I'm starting to get sick and tired of Alexei.

I've been meaning to ask... WTF is up with Hawk and repeating Yes after home runs? That's so freaking annoying.

QUOTE (joejoedairy @ Jun 8, 2009 -> 08:05 PM) well hes better today than colon has been True, but we'll still see Richard as the one moved to the pen.

If that happens, I'll sacrifice a virgin in Buddy Bell's honor.

QUOTE (TitoMB345 @ Jun 8, 2009 -> 08:00 PM) Gordon has to get a hit eventually.. right? Actually, when he makes an out, he's just building up energy... this way, his first hit will be a 700 foot bomb that impregnates every woman within a 1 mile radius.

ZOMG!!!! We're back in contention!!!!!!!!! AL CENTRAL TITLE, HERE WE COME!!!!!

QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 8, 2009 -> 07:51 PM) Two of the scariest words imaginable: contract extension With the way he's played, I wouldn't mind bringing him back on a one year deal for about a million... but contract your right, contract extension is very scary to think about.

We should sign that old lady who caught Pods homer. She showed more emotion than any of the players, and she showed she can catch...

QUOTE (beautox @ Jun 8, 2009 -> 07:25 PM) Here is my rosterbating for the draft and two predictions: Grant Green drops past the 20th pick and Tanner Scheppers drops past the 15th pick. I doubt in my wildest dreams this is are draft but for the next 23 hours i will dream. 23rd - Rex Brothers 38th - Tony Sanchez 61st - Drew Storen 71st - Aaron Miller I would jizz all over the TV if that happened.

Why would we bat Getz 7th and Castro 9th? Idiotic. Oh, but Castro is 0-6 since he changed leagues, he must suck!

QUOTE (ChiSox420* @ Jun 8, 2009 -> 07:39 PM) That's were the cloning machine KW is working on comes into play We're gonna clone 9 Albert Pujols and sign them right away?

Garcia is probably here only to take Contreras' spot in AAA, but even so, him being in the organization means there's a good shot at him being called up at some point for some god forsaken reason.