hi8is

QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Jun 13, 2017 -> 06:42 PM) Hero worship, all of you! Poop

QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Jun 13, 2017 -> 07:31 PM) I could see his heart being in water polo along with building his stock in baseball at college. I'm at 50/50 that he signs. Did you read that article posted above?

QUOTE (Kalapse @ Jun 13, 2017 -> 05:08 PM) Man, assuming he signs Abbott's development is going to be fascinating. Hard not to actually get excited about the pick after reading that, Cummings clearly saw something special in him. Very cool stuff. Pretty much the opposite of "that other guy" who grew up in the same area.

QUOTE (GreenSox @ Jun 13, 2017 -> 03:32 PM) The Sox version of Todd Frazier? If that's the hope from first round draft choices, then the Sox should trade them once it is allowed. 2 time all star with an average .810 OPS over his first 4 full years in the league at controlled cost? Third place in Rookie of the Year voting? Yea, trade that before it even starts.

Speaking of Buddy Bell... will he die or get fired first?

Another JB

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jun 13, 2017 -> 11:29 AM) Chicago White Sox‏Verified account @whitesox 39s40 seconds ago Jake Burger (@Burgatron13) is calling into @ESPNRadio Chicago today at 1:30. Cool... I'm happy for the kid. Saw him projected to go to Boston in some late mock drafts and at that moment thought, "Redsox will get a steal there." While we didn't necessarily get a potential "steal" at #11... I hope we've got a solid bat that'll give us some much needed OPS for years to come.

So... are you saying that the slot money would be lost?

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jun 13, 2017 -> 02:03 PM) Sam Abbott, Curtis HS 6'4" 225 1B YES! Exactly who I wanted in the 1st round!!!

QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Jun 13, 2017 -> 01:42 PM) Where was he originally expected to go? First round? If my memory is correct he was slated as somewhere around the #45 overall talent in the draft. So, likely second round maybe?

There ya go guys.

Anyone else having trouble getting the live stream video to work from mlb.com?

QUOTE (shipps @ Jun 13, 2017 -> 09:05 AM) When today do they start picking again? In 20 minutes

QUOTE (Hatchetman @ Jun 13, 2017 -> 08:45 AM) Yeah but he's got 10's of millions of reasons to change. I really like his makeup... he's highly coachable and eager. Think his life long Sox fandom will also bode well for his coachability.

QUOTE (flavum @ Jun 13, 2017 -> 06:04 AM) Dropped a spot and could drop a couple more tonight with a win. 3-6 the next nine would be nice. 100 games left. 40-60 gets them to 95 losses and a nice pick next year. 40 - 60 the rest of the way ( or worse ) is probable IMO Pile up them losses baby!!

QUOTE (iamshack @ Jun 13, 2017 -> 08:11 AM) He was a juvenile when this occurred, and he was classified as being very unlikely to be a repeat offender. This is not particularly uncommon. Yea... well considering he plead down from felony charges, dude got off easy when it comes to the law. It looks like the social ramifications may be catching up thou, as I don't see him listed in the draft. Maybe he silently withdrew?

QUOTE (bmags @ Jun 13, 2017 -> 08:15 AM) Burger looks like Lance Berkman's son to me. Late stage Berkman. You sure he's not the Big Labowski's son?

QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Jun 13, 2017 -> 07:52 AM) What time does it start? 11:30am CST I believe

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jun 13, 2017 -> 12:16 AM) 11. Chicago White Sox As the Luis Robert signing showed, the White Sox are committed to building a major league roster with homegrown players, even if they have to pay a premium for them. It’s worth wondering what this pick would have looked like without bonus pools and slot suggestions. This is a pick that can live up to the hype, though, and the White Sox bought in. The strategy is simple: Get the best possible player first, worry exactly where he’s going to fit second. It’s a fine tradition in the draft, and there’s no reason for the White Sox to veer away from it. Grade: B+ http://www.sbnation.com/2017/6/12/15727198...erious-analysis That write up... if you look closely at it in its entirety - looks like a joke written without the author even knowing who was selected by any of the teams he reviewed. Kinda like a kid making up a book he does a book report on for school.

Finally got a chance to dig into Sheets a bit and boy do I love what I'm seeing. That kids swing is a thing a beauty. Really would enjoy watching him get 500abs for 6 years and hope he pans out.

QUOTE (ChiliIrishHammock24 @ Jun 12, 2017 -> 11:21 PM) Uhh....so I guess this is why Longenhagen was not a fan of Burger's defense.... Yiiiikes. Potential nicknames that come to mind while watching that video... Lumber Jake The Boot Mr. Graceful Burger Bomb Sweet Hip Shaker ( edit: I posted this Buger Bomb reference without reading your post Chili )

QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Jun 12, 2017 -> 03:23 PM) What punishment did he serve? Did he do any jail time? Some community service, therapy, and being on the offender list. No jail time.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 12, 2017 -> 06:49 PM) Injury flared up again. Not throwing for now https://mobile.twitter.com/CSNHayes/status/...371948683440128 Call me not surprised

Strange draft... it'll be interesting to see how they play out and develop.

QUOTE (hi8is @ Jun 12, 2017 -> 08:04 PM) Anyone here wanna fill a n00b like me in on this term "arm bar" -- haven't heard it before Burger. This is a good article... http://www.efastball.com/hitting/arm-bar-is-it-good-or-bad/