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Madrigal was the best college hitter in the draft. Teams had 70 grades on his hit tool and defense. Madrigal is really safe. I preferred Kelenic but completely understood going Nick Madrigal and it's waaaaay to early to make determinations on the pick at this point.

Who are you talking about?

I expect lots of college pitching. It's not weak throughout it's just weak early on. There aren't many top of the rotation types. You can find backend starters and relievers though.

Luis Gonzalez is hitting like .340 over his last 10 games

Absolutely no clue. Kiley is the first one to suggest the idea. I might have a better idea like a week prior to the draft. They hold a HS workout and I usually get some of the names. They are very secretive about it though.

Probably true. Everyone has them on Abrams at this point though. I think If Witt and Rutschman go 1-2 they pick Abrams. If Witt and Vaughn go 1-2 they'd take Rutschman. I'm honestly not sure what they'd do if Vaughn-Rutschman go 1-2 though. They might prefer Abrams if they actually have a plan for #45.

No shot. I think they'd take Adley in a heartbeat. The interesting scenario to me is if Vaughn goes #1 and Rutschman #2.

I think in the case of the White Sox, the lack of success with wood bats and on the US National Team is likely a factor. I think it's also smart to select up the middle athletes with premium picks.

I understand the apprehension but Pipeline, BA, and FG all have the Sox taking Abrams now and Law was the first one to say Kenny Williams was fond of him. All signs seem to point to Abrams at this juncture.

3. White Sox – C.J. Abrams, SS, Blessed Trinity HS (GA) Vaughn seemed tailor made for the White Sox here given how talented he is, and Chicago’s recent preference for college bats with high picks, but Abrams seems to be in the lead now. Sources have told us that heavy-hitting White Sox personnel have seen Abrams a combined five or six times recently. Since Abrams would likely slide to the sixth pick if he doesn’t go third, there may be some pool money saved here (about $1.5 million based on the gap in slot between this pick and the sixth). That money would go a long ways toward tempting another mid-first round, high-upside prep talent to the White Sox next pick at 45, as the savings plus their overage would be a late-teen’s value slot.

I knew Vaughn would be a lightning rod. That's why we chose to do his profile first.

I'd be fine with it. I like premium athletes though. CJ Abrams is a stud. They could probably save a bit of money too

We always pin our FutureSox articles on the first page.

Baseball America updated their mock today and has CJ Abrams to the Sox https://www.baseballamerica.com/rankings/mlb-mock-draft/ There are some rumblings and rumors that the White Sox might prefer to take an athlete with this pick, and Abrams fits the bill, as does Arizona State outfielder Hunter Bishop or Witt if he gets past Kansas City. Executive Vice President Ken Williams has been in to see Abrams late this spring. You can’t discount California first baseman Andrew Vaughn with this pick either.

I think Abrams is in this mix too, personally.

They are also giving Elijah Tatis $500K. That leaves them with about $3 million

It will count against the 2019 pool. It's for $2.5 million and they were only able to spend $300K in 2018.

Cuban SS Yidde Cappi is unsigned as well. We can hope. Yiddi Cappe | Rank: 7 Hometown: Havana, Cuba Position: SSAge: 16 DOB: 8/17/2002Bats: R Throws: RHeight: 6'3" Weight: 175 lb. WATCH Scouting grades: Hit: 55 | Power: 55 | Run: 55 | Arm: 60 | Field: 50 The young infielder left Cuba late last year and has quickly emerged as one of the top international prospects eligible to sign when the next international signing period starts July 2. Tall and lean, Cappe has an athletic and projectable body. He has a body frame similar to a young Carlos Correa or Derek Jeter at a similar age with the potential to fill out as he develops He projects to have average to plus tools across the board. At the plate, he shows advanced bat to ball skills and his bat tool projects to be above average. He makes hard contact to all fields and has an advanced understanding of the strike zone. He shows good footwork and solid hands on defense with plus arm potential. He could eventually outgrow the position, but for now, he'll start at shortstop until he is forced to make a change. He began playing baseball at age 4 in the youth leagues of Havana and in the national competition with the team from the Artemisa province at 16. He never traveled outside of Cuba and scouts did not have a chance to evaluate him until this year. Cappe trains with Wellington Herrera and is represented by Yolfri Sanchez in the Dominican Republic. It's uncertain if he will sign during the upcoming period or wait until July 2, 2020, to sign.

CJ Abrams is awesome. Of course Kenny Williams likes him. Kenny probably like Rutschman, Witt Jr and Vaughn too. KW doesn't deserve a lifetime job but he's actually beneficial as a cross-checker in a scouting role. Jerry Reinsdorf is more responsible for their draft failures than anyone else just for his sheer disdain of paying amateur players.

I'd be fine with Jameson at #45

Nick Hostetler came up in the industry with Atlanta and Schierholtz. The model emphasized athletes and power pitching. Draft trends over the past three years have been more of na organizational philosophy than a Nick Hostetler philosophy.

I wonder if the Sox could get a small discount on Abrams. Maybe $6 million or so. Then try to slide a guy like Hoese to 45

I think Vaughn's 60 hit and 60 power puts him over the top. I could see 70 power eventually too especially in the Sox ballpark with these baseballs. He reminds me so much of Donaldson as a hitter

I still doubt Misner falls that fall but it'd be incredible value. Hoese could get to #45 if the Sox are offering $2 million plus IMO. It should be interesting. I have no reason to believe it won't be the best college hitter or college arm available at #45 though and that player might "fall" explicitly to the Sox with that type of bonus number attached.

This is why. Many have projected that Bryce Bush ultimately won't stay on the infield, but it's just crowded down there right now. Curbelo has been playing 3B. Sosa is at SS. They also have Amado Nunez and Ramon Beltre.