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QUOTE (DirtySox @ Jun 12, 2017 -> 11:35 AM) You'd prefer Gore as a hitter over pitcher? Honestly I'd try to let him DH and pitch, both of his skill sets should allow him to do so and there seems to be a talent / industry trend moving towards this tactic.

Gore Haseley Beck Lewis Smith White Kendall Adell That's my bat order preference in terms of how well I think they'll play out over their career regardless of pick order and removing the big two two-way players.

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QUOTE (iamshack @ Jun 12, 2017 -> 10:50 AM) Just to avoid clogging this thread up with the debate on the child molesting issue, can we please post those thoughts in the thread in Future Sox ? Not that I don't think it is worth discussing, but it's a sensitive, emotional debate that is starting to spill over into multiple threads. Noted. Good call. Draft, start now... please. I also am compelled to say that his name alone makes me want to vomit.

QUOTE (steveno89 @ Jun 12, 2017 -> 10:23 AM) Eh, this is not a DUI or significant character concerns. He is a sex offender and molested a 4 year old at age 15 and continued to do so for 2 years until he was caught as a 17 year old. Organizations have a reputation to maintain and it just isn't worth the headache. Adjusted for accuracy

QUOTE (beautox @ Jun 12, 2017 -> 10:03 AM) pipe dream scenario 1(11) - Adam Haseley 2(49) - Brendon Little 3(87) - Brent Rooker That's a Living on Mars scenario

QUOTE (Sleepy Harold @ Jun 12, 2017 -> 09:09 AM) Beck 1st Rooker 2nd I would need to change my pants.

I can't believe we're still on this merry go round

QUOTE (Joshua Strong @ Jun 12, 2017 -> 08:28 AM) The child molester gets drafted. f*** this post.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 12, 2017 -> 08:23 AM) The second he got drafted, he would be best defensive player in the organization Smith, White, Beck, Haseley pipe dream, Hiura, hell even Burger before Kendall... please.

I'm pulling for a shocker in Beck. Would love that but am afraid he doesn't fall to us. Don't think it will be Kendall and feel someone unexpected will be swooped by us.

QUOTE (DirtySox @ Jun 12, 2017 -> 08:10 AM) Frankie Piliere @FPiliereD1 14m Race for #1 pick is not over. #Twins giving serious late consideration to taking Royce Lewis. Down to the wire on him & McKay #MLBDraft Wow. This is gonna be a blast! Wish the damned thing started now

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jun 11, 2017 -> 10:43 PM) Who else could it possibly be....Adell/Beck? Lewis and... 4 and 5 picks being high schoolers could letterally be anyone in the 50 top ranked HS players... under slot deals to spend their pools on later drafts. As always, tomorrow's likely to get curazy! Can't wait!!

Went on the DL last pitching in late April with "Right elbow neuritis". From a little research it seems that rest is the first course of treatment followed by surgery if the condition does not resolve itself. Anyone have any more insights into how he's doing and what's up?

QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Jun 11, 2017 -> 09:41 PM) Given the leaked trade that almost went through in December, it's unlikely we even get Soto Unless we're sending multiple pen pieces - which we can absolutely afford to do.

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Jun 11, 2017 -> 07:29 PM) How to get Robles (without giving up prospects or Q) 1. Trade Robertson, Swarzak, Kahnle, Petricka, Putnam, Southpaw, Big Hurt Beer, 50% of Hawk's catchphrases and a deep dish pizza. 2. Tell Rizzo you're actually really serious. 3. No, you're not high. 4. Steal Robles. Post of the decade.

QUOTE (beautox @ Jun 11, 2017 -> 08:56 PM) that means Oakland could possibly pair Puk with McKay, I don't think they could pass on that. What a shocker it would be for McKay to fall to 6... I don't see it.

QUOTE (beautox @ Jun 11, 2017 -> 07:51 PM) I want to believe... Twins - Wright Reds - Greene Padres - Gore Rays - McKay Braves - Lewis A's - Beck D-backs - Smith Phillies - Faedo Brewers - Adell Angels - Bukauskas White Sox - Haseley I think Kendall to Oakland is possible

I actually expect the A's to make a surprise pick for him at #6

QUOTE (chitownsportsfan @ Jun 7, 2017 -> 08:39 AM) Its not really his swing mechanics that bother me but his insane k rate and mediocre college production, at least for a top pick. He does certainly come with a low floor. His floor is an elite defensive 4th outfielder with pop. Ceiling is an all-star centerfielder.

QUOTE (turnin' two @ Jun 11, 2017 -> 02:24 PM) I can't wait to see what wacky happenings go on tomorrow. Seems like there is always something out of the blue in the MLB draft. No joke

Going back in time a year, I wish we would have went Rutherford instead of Collins last year. Will be interesting to see how those two play out. This year is so much less protectable past the top... roll the dice and take the best bat with high contact skills regardless of position or age.

QUOTE (maggsmaggs @ Jun 11, 2017 -> 10:05 AM) This is a classic situation where there is no right answer. There are valid arguments on both sides. It'll be very interesting to see how it plays out... starting with where and if he's drafted at all.

QUOTE (iamshack @ Jun 10, 2017 -> 02:50 PM) See, if you guys want to make the argument that it isn't good to add the guy to your ballclub because he's a child molester, fine. But that is quite different than arguing that he should not "have the privilege" of playing professional baseball. It's fine to have the opinion that a young man who violates a 4 year old girl has no place in professional baseball. It's also fine for you to have a different opinion. This topic is very close to me and I freely admit that my opinion is extreme. I've seen the damage this type of crap has and am very biased against it.