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QUOTE (StRoostifer @ Jun 5, 2014 -> 02:09 PM) The dilemma of Kolek or Nola will be resolved in two hours when Houston takes Rodon #1, Miami takes Jackson #2 and the Sox take Aiken #3. More like Really though I think with all the research I've done - I've sold myself on anyone we're possible to land. We will get a good piece in the first and some other good ones to follow.

Looking more and more concrete. 1. Aiken 2. Rodon And then.... 3. ? Joy.

QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Jun 5, 2014 -> 10:50 AM) And as everyone always tells you, you just can't do that. You can take a start or two away from everyone and their numbers look much better. Take Danks' two best starts away and let me know what his numbers look like. Meh. 9 out of 12 starts being QS - that's what's important and is an indication he's on the rise again.

I'm warming on Nola. It makes sense and he could - it seems - be a call up in September this year or contribute in 2015. He's right handed and slots nicely between Sale and Jose. I'll also be happy with Kolek and hope to see him in late 2016. Then we have the pipe dreams of Aiken falling to us or Rodon. Sure am glad it's not my ass on the line with this pick - because it's a tough one.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jun 5, 2014 -> 09:45 AM) I will watch it tonight, but really MLB network doesn't keep things all that interesting to me. They will probably have Harold Reynolds on again, who I like during the major league games, but he knows less about these prospects than 90% of this board. You mean Gordon Beckham isn't going to be a Hall of Famer?

I've never been such a crack head about a draft - so it'll be interesting to watch the whole damned thing Can't wait.

QUOTE (Chilihead90 @ Jun 4, 2014 -> 10:30 PM) They will have 2 picks tomorrow. Got ya. QUOTE (Chilihead90 @ Jun 4, 2014 -> 10:30 PM) They do the first 74 picks. Sox pick at 3, 44, 74 With ya still. QUOTE (Chilihead90 @ Jun 4, 2014 -> 10:30 PM) so we will see 2 guys taken tomorrow. Totally f***ing lost now.

QUOTE (LDF @ Jun 4, 2014 -> 09:12 PM) Ok, as I see it, everybody had at sometime mentioned and talked about who they wanted and this thread provided constant updates. now for your pick as you see the sox doing for the 1st round. I say the sox will pick #1 Aaron Nola He, like Rodon, is close to the majors and savings of some slot money. With him, hopefully a rebound Erik Johnson and maybe a fa pitcher. a making of a good pen. I wouldn't be surprised with Nola at all but am feeling Rodon is possible more than ever. At the end of last season he wasn't even a pipe dream and now - it really could happen.

QUOTE (chw42 @ Jun 4, 2014 -> 10:17 PM) 3 games back of Detroit, 1 back of the last WC spot. Looking pretty damned good for a team widely pegged for last place.

QUOTE (Feeky Magee @ Jun 4, 2014 -> 08:31 PM) Key to the whole White Sox draft might be how much the Marlins like Jackson. True dat.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 4, 2014 -> 07:43 PM) Kiley McDaniel mentioned on twitter that he's hearing Rodon or Jackson for Marlins Rodon is the safe pick and Jackson has been rumored for a week now as the dark horse.

Tomorrow at 3:00, maybe

5 hits - 4 walks - 6IP and only one run. Walking the tight rope Noesi, jeez.

If be shocked if Rodon isn't the 1:1 pick.

QUOTE (Melissa1334 @ Jun 3, 2014 -> 01:37 PM) maybe it was posted already, but saw this video today of kolek Very cool video Thanks for posting Melissa.

QUOTE (chitownsportsfan @ Jun 3, 2014 -> 01:40 PM) One of the most frustrating games of the year yesterday hopefully team can bounce back tonight. It sure as hell was - and of course - I was there.

I'll be there 7 rows up behind home plate on the left handed batters box - perfect spot for a lefty / lefty show down. Still a bit disappointed that Sale isn't going but it'll still be a great matchup. I'm hopeful for a white sox winner!!

QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Jun 1, 2014 -> 10:59 AM) 1. Aiken 2. Rodon ..... ..... ..... ...... ..... Everybody else. That -- or the reverse -- is the way it should shake out. Which, makes it interesting for us at 3.

QUOTE (Bigsoxhurt35 @ Jun 1, 2014 -> 10:55 AM) Can't wait for Thursday. Nice it's a day now instead of a number Very excite

Like Timo just said. Boo to no sale vs shaw - yay for sale saturday

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ May 29, 2014 -> 07:51 PM) Kolek. It's not based on sources though. Just what he would do. Correctamundo.

Monday - June 2nd - At Dodgers Stadium PM me as I'm gonna assemble a list of folks who wanna meet up while planning a time and place here in this thread. Sale / Kershaw / Abreu Return? / Sox Talk meetup....

ESPN Insider request: http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/the-gms-office/post?id=9471 Who does Bowden have us taking? I see he has the Astros taking Rodon.

QUOTE (oldsox @ May 29, 2014 -> 03:52 PM) Did Hudson have a second TJS? I do believe so.

QUOTE (VAfan @ May 28, 2014 -> 10:42 PM) As I posted some time ago, I think the Sox are going to contend for a wild card late into the season -- perhaps all the way -- and won't be making the moves that everyone predicted before the season began. Gordon Beckham, with the offense he's bringing at this point, is part of the solution, not the problem. Alexei Ramirez isn't going anywhere, as he's playing like the second best SS in the game right now. Adam Dunn, as the only real lefty power hitter in the Sox lineup, with decent production and some clutch hits, isn't getting traded during the season. In fact, I think it's likely he gets a new two-year deal in the offseason, albeit at much less money than he's making now. Conor Gillaspie has earned the right to play out the season at 3B. But there's still value in having Matt Davidson in the wings. Frankly, if Davidson were ready, the guy he should replace on the roster, right now, is Paul Konerko, who isn't carrying his weight. The guys the Sox should move are De Aza and Konerko, as they are the worst hitters on the club at the moment. Even Leury Garcia beats their OPS numbers. Konerko won't retire early, unfortunately. And the Sox will likely need to make a trade or a wire pickup to replace De Aza. I expect this latter move to happen near the All-Star break if De Aza is still scuffling along under .200. While most of this is enlightened, in this posters humbled opinion... Attendance should negate more moves than one. Follow my signature leads to more insight for my perspective.