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Singer in a free fall...

4. Chicago White Sox: 2B Nick Madrigal, Oregon State University Madrigal is the best player in college baseball, and he's the best pure hitter in this Draft, hitting a cool .406 this year for the Beavers with 13 walks and just five strikeouts. He may be only 5-foot-8, but size isn't an issue because he can hit, he can really run and he can really play second base. The Jose Altuve comparisons are a bit much because Madrigal doesn't have that kind of power, but he's not a slap-hitter, either. mlb.com

Murray has said he is committed to playing QB this season for OU...if not 2019.

I think he starts at Kanny and moves up to Winston-Salem in late July/early August. Arizona Fall League depending on where he is physically at end of year. If not this year (AFL), definitely after the 2019 season...

Back to a related topic, this one Samatha Bee’s apology for using c—t. However, judging by (Jon) Stewart’s commentary on the matter, it seems as though he doesn’t think her apology was beneficial. “Please understand that a lot of what the right does, and it’s maybe their greatest genius, is they’ve created a code of conduct that they police, that they themselves don’t have to, in any way, abide,” he said, according to The Daily Beast. “Don’t get caught in a trap of thinking you can live up to a code of integrity that will be enough for the propagandist right. There isn’t. And so, create your own moral code to live by, but don’t be fooled into trying to make concessions that you think will mollify them.” “They don’t give a s— about the word ‘c—,'” he added of the Trump administration. “That is probably—[Trump] says that instead of ‘please,’ I’m guessing.”

Only Jake Peavy would react similarly...maybe Chris Sale? Buehrle would be laughing and sliding around on the tarp.

Well, he would select Adams or Murray I guess...to me, it’s more about power and ego. And Madrigal is the polar opposite of a KW selection, a “pure” baseball player (undersized) rather than a talented athlete who checks all the boxes in terms of 40 times and vertical leaps trying to learn the game on the fly.

I don’t think he could differentiate between Saarloos and the local friendly Lawrence (KS) Applebee’s waiter...as he’s not a draftnik. Otoh, he does reserve the right to be pissed off later when guys like Mitchell, Burdi and Burger get hurt.

If KW is the one making the call here...and if Singer busts, that better be the end of his Sox tenure.

On Madrigal’s speed...from thegoodphight.com Just enough arm and range to play Short in a pinch, but not a guy you’d really want to play there for more than a few innings. His range is average at Second (below for Short) despite being a 70-80 grade runner (range is more reliant on short burst, lateral quickness which explains why some 55 grade runners have great range and some guys with 80 grade speed can have poor range, they’re different skills). He plays a smooth Second though and should be an average defender (although most reports have him close to future Gold Glove caliber at 2B) and his experience at Short gives him some flexibility to sub on occasion in an emergency. I mentioned the speed above, but I’ll expand a little. Nick’s a Right handed hitter and times from Home to First range from the 3.84 (grade 80+) range up to near 2.10 (grade 70). Scouts also note he’s a smart baserunner, times jumps well and knows when to push the envelope. I expect Madrigal to be a guy who could rack up 25-30 steals a year, maybe more. A team with him and Roman Quinn would be a blast to watch on the bases.

Depends on Mize’s physical...lots of health rumors flying around to knock down his asking price to #2 pick money + $1.

White Sox at #4. I'm worried that Mize and Singer will be taken already. Madrigal scares me a little, reminds me too much of Gordon Beckham. Is India or Bohm a better fit for CWS? Keith Law 1:11 I think Singer gets there, although I wouldn't take him over any of those three bats you mentioned. I think he's more Carson Fulmer than Chris Sale. Rico Brogna 1:04 If the Phillies land either Madrigal or Bohm (seems they are most interested in a college bat) or even Bart if he falls, how quickly do you think each of these bats gets to the majors? Keith Law 1:05 None is more than two years away. I'd guess any or all could debut late in 2019. How many draft-eligible pitchers are good enough to pitch in the majors later this year (even in pen)? How does that compare to the average draft? Keith Law 1:13 I think Mize could, in relief. A few college relievers probably could too, guys like Mulholland way down my 100. Singer maybe as a right-handed specialist.

https://www.mlb.com/news/mock-draft-for-first-round-of-2018-mlb-draft/c-279699234 Callis/Mayo pick Singer Mize, Bart, Madrigal, Singer, India, Bohm...agree on first six picks. Yawn...

My only response is that we really need some hitters who can make contact consistently with a high OBP...not to mention Madrigal has excellent speed and fielding instincts. A pretty unique skill set, and he’s the type of player all White Sox fans could root for, blue collar/overachiever/gym rat in his approach to the game. Everyone says his instincts/baseball IQ are off the charts. Don’t want another Burger/Bohm pick...although in your analogy, Burger was our Schwarber last year. We don’t know if someone like Madrigal becomes another Cora or Grebeck (floor), Altuve or Pedroia (ceiling), but I believe it’s quite plausible he could eventually play any of the outfield positions along with either 3B or SS. He and India are definitely the “versatility” picks of this draft. With Jimenez, maybe Davidson/Palka, Collins/Zavala, Abreu (for now), we’ve got enough big boppers.

Slumped a bit at end of the season...K rate a little higher than you’d like. Uncertainty about his best defensive position.

Back to Roseanne....Tomi Lahren attempted to go against Trump supporters (like she previously did with Glenn Beck on the abortion/pro-choice issues). Will be interesting to see how successfully she can straddle the line. The conservative commentator (Tomi Lahren) also said that a “media double standard applies,” in which the left can more easily get away with inflammatory comments than those on the right. “It’s the pro-Trump conservatives who must walk the plank into professional purgatory, while those on the left are given a pass, and move on,” Lahren said. We all know it, and it’s frustrating, but here’s the deal: We know we’re held to a different standard. We must rise to the occasion, and act the right way,” she continued. “The last thing we should do is lower our standards, even when the left gets away with lowering theirs.”

https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/money/agriculture/2018/06/01/mexico-pork-tariff-trade-war-threats-iowa-producer-losses-trump-steel-canada-china-exports-ham/663212002/ Iowa farm losses (pork/soybeans) could approach $560 million... Kushner's dad returns fire on "ethics watchdogs" Jared Kushner’s father, real estate magnate Charles Kushner, slammed federal ethics watchdogs who have been hounding him and his son, calling them “jerks” who can’t get a “real job.” He also insisted the watchdogs keep “rich, smart, successful people” out of government jobs. “All they want to do is assure that poor, not successful people go into government,” Charles Kushner told The Real Deal in an interview published Friday. “Because if you’re successful, you shouldn’t be penalized by stupid ethics watchdogs raising things that are potential.” He went on to complain about attacks and the “barrage of negative media” against his son, despite the “sacrifice” Jared Kushner has made as a public servant. “I look at what my kids have sacrificed to go into government, with the only intent of doing good for this country and for the world, and to help people,” he said, apparently referring to Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump, according to the Real Deal. “They sacrificed a lot.” Just last week, as the Trump administration continued to hammer out details for the North Korean summit, two South Korean financial firms — Nonghyup Bank and trusts linked to IGIS Asset Management — bought $100 million of debt on a residential building that’s partially owned by the Kushner family in the Trump Bay Street complex in New Jersey, Bloomberg reported. Jared Kushner still has a stake in the property, according to Bloomberg. The family businesses have received hundreds of millions in loans from major Israeli financial firms even as Jared Kushner is charged with forging a balanced peace in the Middle East. The Kushners were also criticized early last year for attempting to woo Chinese investments for projects by highlighting Jared Kushner’s ties to the White House. Three months after Trump’s inauguration, Charles Kushner also pressed a Qatari official for a $500 million loan from a government-controlled investment fund, The Intercept reported. Charles Kushner later confirmed to The Washington Post that he attended a meeting with the official but would not have accepted funds. Weeks after Qatar reportedly refused to provide a loan, Jared Kushner backed a puzzling blockade against the nation enacted by Saudi Arabia. https://www.yahoo.com/news/jared-kushner-apos-father-rips-003733349.html

http://www.phillyvoice.com/phillies-first-round-pick-history-2018-mlb-draft-preview-evan-macy/ Interesting, Phillies only have ONE pick in the first 103 selections...four of their last 5 #1 picks have been position players, FWIW.

Actually, I was banned 10 days...but I told them I wanted a lifetime ban instead. I brought one of my best friends (and a huge White Sox fan) to that board...and a number of the mods/veteran posters were jumping all over him about his taste in music, of all things. He was banned, so that was pretty much the end of my participation over there. At that time, I knew posting on such an intolerant board would never work out, and running it that way has proven to be a disaster for that particular site. But yeah, I've been posting since the ncorgl/colsat46 "reign" on chisox.com. He and Marty34 always stood out the most, for some reason.

That's why I have always put the White Sox with the Astros, Rockies/DBacks and Mariners if we're comparing markets...granted, some of that must still be related to the devastating natural disaster HOU went through. Minnesota is kind of in that area where the White Sox were 5-7 years ago...with a young core of Berrios/Romero/Kepler/Sano/Buxton, but the problem is Buxton has never lived up to his offensive potential, Sano's falling off (off-field issues as well)...kind of in no man's land because they haven't been willing to run payroll into that $130-150 million range (and too much is invested in Mauer). That park has been open around nine years...almost a decade. Fwiw, the last REALLY good Twins' team was that 2010 version that got spanked by the Yankees. Will go to a game there June 5th (against the Orioles, rotten luck) for the first time, am interested to see it. The other big surprise from that list is how well SD draws for a pretty terrible MLB team.

https://www.milb.com/milb/news/chicago-white-sox-prospect-dylan-cease-tosses-six-one-hit-innings/c-279654240 Dylan Cease article....about maturing as a pitcher instead of just a thrower, working on off-speed stuff, bouncing back from one bad outing, etc.

I'm already preparing my updating Madrigal thread if we fail to take him (obviously not if he's selected 1-3)...

Kasich is never going to be accepted by Democrats (on a potential split ticket) because of his far to the right of conservative social views (which really didn't arise in the primaries because nobody got any breathing room with Trump.) I would AGREE the 2016 version was the "adult in the room" and said some appealing things, mostly on bread and butter economics, balancing budgets, etc. He is perceived to be on of the Republicans who at least pays lip service to poverty/income-inequality issues.

It (along with tariff wars in Heartland) is already having a measurable effect on both itinerant farm workers as well as those working in the beef/pork/chicken slaughterhouses.

So you argue you want substantive/policy-based discussions...but don't make an attempt to read. Then you turn around and get upset when we don't spend hours and hours going down the youtube conspiracy rabbit hole sites, that are targeted at PERHAPS 3-5% of people in the country and can't possibly be taken at face value by independents/moderates or Democrats.