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This just in: There's a 100% chance we'll know who the Sox take in 5 hours.

QUOTE (iamshack @ Jun 5, 2014 -> 09:26 AM) I don't really mind who they select of the top handful of guys, unless they pass on Rodon to take Nola. That would tick me off. I'll be honest, if the Astros take Aiken, I'll be rooting for the Marlins to take Rodon. I can't explain it, but I just don't want him on the Sox. (maybe something to look back on and laugh)

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jun 5, 2014 -> 08:42 AM) Why does no one consider it going the other way, that in 2 years the White Sox have a successful contributor in the middle/upper half of their order and the high schooler drafted by the Cubs/Twins is having TJS? No one? Of course that could happen. As long as it isn't Hawk talking Jerry out of allowing the rest of the front office from taking the guy they really want (maybe Kolek), then there really isn't a "wrong" pick. Crap Shoot.

If Nola has a 3-4 floor and 2 upside, plus Coop and the staff like his mechanics, I couldn't fault the Sox for taking him. The Sox need another guy that will give 32 starts and 200 innings. They don't grow on trees.

QUOTE (flavum @ Apr 30, 2014 -> 05:07 PM) 33-28 on draft day. 2 more wins and the Sox would have a .5 game lead for the first wildcard. The next two series are huge. Can't give away games.

I don't know what the hell to think about this anymore. Nola would be fine, and possibly a guy they could use before the season ends. We'll know in 11 hours.

A couple impressive wins after Monday's game. 10 big games vs the Angels, Tigers, and Royals coming up.

Weird f'n game

QUOTE (Bigsoxhurt35 @ Jun 4, 2014 -> 10:30 PM) Eaton needs to starting getting on and this offense will catch fire again Besides consistent quality starts, Eaton getting hot is essential to going on a winning streak.

Crooked number please

QUOTE (BigHurt3515 @ Jun 4, 2014 -> 10:06 PM) Just noticed Tigers lost tonight.. Need to get this W They've really struggled lately 4-12 last 16. Verlander in a funk. Nathan might be done. Ultimately, starting the season 27-12 could win them the division. I still think they're the only team in the division that can win 90.

QUOTE (southside hitman @ Jun 4, 2014 -> 10:00 PM) http://www.baseballprospectus.com/prospect...php?reportid=78 Nice scouting report on Tim Anderson But it's that dweeb that wrote it. Pass.

https://twitter.com/ckamka/status/474382890982051841

Leury padding that 3B homer total for the Sox.

It's too bad the Sox don't play tomorrow. I want fresh Hawk thoughts on the pick. Should be rich.

Ok, now Sanchez homered. And so did Davidson. Semien at DH.

I trust the Sox to take the best arm for them. Not going to be mad tomorrow.

QUOTE (raBBit @ Jun 4, 2014 -> 06:22 PM) Carlos Sanchez might be on the juice. Just hit another dinger. You sure that wasn't Phegley? Unless the boxscore is way behind. Semien out of the game. Hit in the ankle area.

QUOTE (The Ultimate Champion @ Jun 4, 2014 -> 05:46 PM) So what time is this thing, is it going to be evening again? Please let it be later there's already going to be a lot of stuff that won't get done as it is, it's like a giant trade rumor day, f***, I'll try to stay away from the interenet it's like Xmas morning over here thinking about all this stuff. Can't wait. Draft starts at 6 central. I would assume they do some intros and the Astros will be on the clock by 6:10, and the Sox will pick around 6:20-6:25.

Lineups https://twitter.com/whitesox/status/4743024...3323904/photo/1 Eaton--2 hits and a walk, please.

Hawkins has now played 162 regular season games for Winston-Salem. .204/.280/.421/.701 65 XBH Struck out 33% of the time. He's trending in the right direction though.

QUOTE (bmags @ Jun 4, 2014 -> 01:12 PM) Agreed. It's like Sale can only get credit for things he has DONE, as if each pitch is his last. For all the dumb predictions analysts make I can't believe they are all so hiveminded that they add on these qualifications on Sale's greatness only being relative to his injury risk. I see it both ways with Sale. The way for him to get full credit as baseball's best pitcher, he's going to need to string 4-5 seasons of 32 or 33 starts. If he misses a month here and a month there with that body and delivery, it's only natural for people to think he's going to break down--which could happen.

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Jun 4, 2014 -> 08:15 AM) I don't see how you can make that judgment with this. The 30+ wins through 54 were 7 last year, and 4 this year. And since game 54, the Yankees and Angels are both 0-3. http://espn.go.com/mlb/standings/_/type/wild-card/group/5 The #1 wildcard is on pace for 85 wins. The #2 wildcard is on pace for 84 wins. Every team is flawed. Pitching injuries are all over the place. The Astros aren't as bad as they were last year, so that may not help the Angels as much if the A's run away with it. I'll be shocked if the #2 Wildcard has more than 87 wins.

6/18-- Wednesday day game vs Tim Hudson. Looks like Cain/Rienzo the night before.

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Jun 4, 2014 -> 10:30 AM) I think the trade deadline should be August 31st. I picked 6.5 weeks left, because that's generally going to leave 25% of the season left. If it's 25-30 games left, it seems a little too rent-a-player, although the waiver deadline is August 31 now.