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I think the White Sox are destined to take Graeme Stinson, right?

Zavala made it up to majors. We will be seeing Collins and Mendick shortly as well. It's early for 2017 or 2018.

I liked the idea of going with CJ Abrams underslot and adding multiple prep talents. I'm fine with Vaughn though. It's tough to be upset about adding one of the best hitters in the class.

BP has 70 hit and 80 power on Vaughn which is insane

Brewer is ranked #108 in the class according to pipeline. Scouting grades: Hit: 50 | Power: 50 | Run: 65 | Arm: 50 | Field: 55 | Overall: 45 As a high school wide receiver, Brewer drew interest from the likes of Michigan and Wisconsin, but his football hopes evaporated when he dislocated his shoulder as a senior. He slipped through the cracks in baseball recruiting and wound up spending his first two college seasons at Lincoln Trail (Ill.) CC. He has been a revelation after joining the Wolverines as a junior, exciting scouts with his combination of tools and performance while winning the Big Ten Conference player of the year award. If he realizes his upside, Brewer will have at least solid tools across the board. He has well above-average speed and plus raw power, giving him 20-20 potential. He doesn't try to do too much at the plate, using his combination of a quick right-handed swing and strength to deliver hard contact to all fields. A center fielder at Lincoln Trail, Brewer has played mostly right field and first base this spring because Michigan had greater needs there. He needs to refine his instincts a bit but he has the quickness to become a quality defender in center when he returns there in pro ball. His arm grades as average to solid and plays up because he makes accurate throws.

Vaughn has significantly more power.

Fangraphs has Abrams falling to #10.

The funny thing about this is nobody wants him as a 19.5 year old HS 3B. But if he goes to Texas and mashes, two years from now he'll be a top 10 lock. So strange.

They might be able to get him under. He'd fall to #5 otherwise

There were some rumors yesterday that CJ Abrams' camp was calling around and shopping deals with the thought that he was falling and didn't have an agreement in the top 6. Then the Andrew Vaughn to White Sox noise started picking up again. Then last night Mayo linked them to Brett Baty. He also was the one to link them to Nick Schnell late in the process last year. This is me speculating but I think it's possible: Sox want to take Abrams underslot. They don't have a deal. If Sox pass on him and took Baty instead, Abrams would fall into 7-9 range. That's a lot less $$. Maybe the Baty thing is posturing to get Abrams to take their discount. If not they take Vaughn for close to the slot amount.

I believe that Jonathan Mayo was the one to link the Sox to Nick Schnell late last year.

I actually think Abrams floor and ceiling are much higher than Stott. Stott is meh. Abrams isn't some toolsy project. He can hit and play a premium position.

Yesterday at this time I was pretty confident that they'd take Abrams. Right now though, I'd predict that it will be Vaughn. I wouldn't be surprised if they save a little money too.

Which guys are you interested in?

http://www.chicagonow.com/future-sox/2019/06/a-shifting-draft-strategy-and-potential-2nd-round-targets/

Some misconceptions in here IMO. Ken Williams has always been involved. He's the EVP of the organization. NIck Hostetler loves high school players. He learned under John Schuerholtz.

The White Sox are having an issue with the link on their site. It's being taken care of.

They are likely bringing back Abreu. If they don't, one of their options (Collins, Burger, Eloy, etc) could play over there. CJ Cron was signed off the scrap heap. 1B are easy to find. Just pay for one. I'd be in favor of JD Martinez on a new 5-year deal. You know what the Sox won't be able to afford? A young player like CJ Abrams in his prime. Could Abrams bust? 100%. It's about percentage outcomes though. If he never develops power, he's still a major league regular at a premium position. If Vaughn gets hurt or struggles in the minors, he'd debuting at 23-24 and has to absolutely rake in the majors to be valuable. Now, I think he's going to rake in the majors so I'd be fine if they picked him. I completely understand why they'd go Abrams instead though and I hope that's what they do.

Nope. Not affiliated. Just the opinion of one writer. Have you looked at prospect lists though? Some of the OF's aren't doing well currently but it's one of the strengths of the system. Eloy, Robert, Gonzalez, Basabe, Adolfo, Rutherford, Steele Walker, etc. They have lots of guys. That's all it means.

More Replying to @MitchellWinkelm @JamesFox917 1st Round Picks since 2007 by WAR White Sox = 65.9 Cubs = 54.6 Royals = 52.5 Indians = 45.7 Twins = 41.1 Tigers = 25.2 Believe whatever narrative you want and sure, Sale accounts for a lot of it but it’s hard to draft in the 1st round for MLB. Incredibly hard. 43 is Sale but 24 of the Indians is Lindor, 47 of the Cubs is Bryant, Baez and Cashner, 32 of the Royals is Hosmer and Moustakas. It’s all a crap shoot 1 reply2 retweets0 likes How do I embed tweets on here? 11:41 AM - 26 May 2019

This is actually where Nick Hostetler came from though. Schuerholtz model of power pitching and athletes.

You can read the article?

They actually have them selecting Maurice Hampton in round 2 though. Hampton won't be 18 until August. He has a strong football commitment to LSU but here's his profile from pipeline. Hampton is one of only four players named an Under Armour All-American in baseball and football, joining Kyler Murray, A.J. Brown and fellow 2019 prep outfielder Jerrion Ealy. Named Mr. Tennessee Football at the Division II 3-A level last fall, Hampton not only is one of the Draft's top outfielders but also a four-star cornerback ticketed to play two sports at Louisiana State if he doesn't turn pro. The most athletic prospect to come out of Tennessee in years, he could become the state's first prep position player to go in the first round since Mike White in 1986. Like most athletes who star in multiple sports, Hampton needs refinement on the diamond, but his huge upside could make the patience that will be required in his development worth it. His right-handed swing could get smoother but still generates impressive bat speed and exit velocities, giving him the potential for 25 or more homers on an annual basis if he makes enough contact. He struggled against quality pitching early on the showcase circuit last summer but continually improved and gave a glimpse of what he might be if he focused on baseball. Hampton has dynamic tools beyond his raw power. He's also a well above-average runner who can make an impact as a basestealer and a defender. He definitely has the quickness for center field, though he needs to refine his reads and routes, and also flashes plus arm strength that will enable him to play anywhere in the outfield.

Keith Law made an update to the Orioles part of his mock draft 1. Baltimore Orioles: Adley Rutschman, C, Oregon State I've said this before, but I'll repeat it: This isn't a lock. Rutschman is the consensus No. 1 prospect in the class, but I have heard from multiple sources that the Orioles will at least explore other options, notably Andrew Vaughn, to strike the best possible deal, since they pick again at 42, 71 and 79. UPDATE: The Orioles could also consider JJ Bleday at this pick.

My guess would be Houston LHP Seth Romero