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QUOTE (bmags @ May 1, 2017 -> 10:41 AM) Can someone clarify something for me. The Peter King article at different point mentions the bears trading a 2017 3rd and 4th and a 2018 Fourth, then later in the article says its a 2017 3rd and 4th and a 2018 4th. I've seen multiple "bears basically traded a 3rd rounder after they recouped their picks trading down". What is accurate? They traded 2017 1st, 3rd, and 4th and 2018 3rd rounder for #2. Then when they traded down later, they acquired a 4th rounder in 2018. Next year's picks: 1st, 2nd, 4th, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th.

I actually like all of the picks. They didn't have enough of them though which happens when you trade up for a QB. They did sign 3 UDFA's that could make the team though. I don't understand the national narrative that says Pace will get fired though. He had a great draft last year. Taking the QB this high buys him more time. Pace absolutely gets a 2nd head coach while in Chicago. If Trubisky is terrible, Pace will end up getting fired but we are like 3-4 years from that IMO.

Apparently Nick Hostetler followed some White Sox picks on twitter pre-draft last year including Collins and Burdi. These are the guys in MLB.com's top 100 that he follows currently: #5 Mckenzie Gore LHP HS #8 Pavin Smith 1B Virginia #9 Austin Beck OF HS #12 Shane Baz RHP HS #14 Adam Haseley OF Virginia #16 Jake Burger 1B/3B #19 Alex Lange RHP LSU #20 Seth Romero LHP Houston #21 Logan Warmoth SS UNC #26 Keston Hiura 2B UC IRvine #27 Wil Crowe RHP SC #30 Evan White 1B kentucky #40 Chris Seise SS HS #48 Clarke Schmidt RHP SC #49 Brent Rooker MIssissippi State #52 Tristan Beck RHP Stanford #79 Taylor Walls SS Florida State #85 TYler Johnson RHP HS

People are going nuts about Bears. It's quite absurd. They might have a franchise QB finally and everyone is freaking out.

QUOTE (bmags @ Apr 28, 2017 -> 10:06 AM) Then I have zero hope of acquiring a 3rd at this point unless we move back into the 3rd round. They could do it. They could get a 3rd for 10-12 spots. It's a different draft. And compensatory picks can be traded.

QUOTE (bmags @ Apr 28, 2017 -> 09:07 AM) I think it's possible where they are at, will just require a big leap. Luckily they are in that position where a team who has a first round grade on someone may be ambitious to get them. But last year they moved back like 12 spots and got 2 4ths and a 5th. I think that is a more likely trade. They moved back 25 spots and acquired 3 4th's actually. And still got Cody Whitehair.

I love it. Trubisky wasn't my top QB but Pace put his nuts on the table. I wanted them to have conviction and take the QB that they liked best. This is where franchise QB's are taken. They were getting offers for the 3rd pick for a QB, so they jumped up a spot and got him. They'll recoup picks tonight but that's not the point. He isn't being safe. I loved his comments last night at the press conference about being aggressive. In order to win consistently you need a long-term answer at QB. If Trubisky hits, nobody will care what the cost was. If it doesn't, Pace will probably get fired. It definitely buys him some time though. Personally, I'm glad he had the balls to do it.

QUOTE (Joshua Strong @ Apr 27, 2017 -> 01:56 PM) Its official that Baseball Tonight is a weekly show? Yes. The last time I watched Baseball Tonight, Jim Bowden told me that Chris Sale was traded to Washington for Victor Robles, Lucas Giolito, and 2 low level minor leaguers. The next day, he was traded to Boston.

QUOTE (OmarComing25 @ Apr 27, 2017 -> 02:06 PM) Yeah it's pretty concerning. >30% in AAA right now, and it's likely to be higher in the MLB. He's not ready to come up yet. No he's not. People that hate strikeouts won't like Moncada very much though because he's going to K a lot in the bigs too.

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Apr 27, 2017 -> 12:27 PM) I don't like the reports that the Bears have literally spent zero time with Trubisky. Just doesn't make sense to me. We don't have a franchise QB, we should maximize time with everyone. I recognize the whole "gamesmanship" that goes on with the draft, but darn it...we should leave no stone unturned when it comes to QB (especially a guy who easily could be the 1st QB drafted). Trubisky told Dan Patrick 2 weeks ago that the Bears worked him out. He told Biggs yesterday he didn't visit or workout. So strange.

QUOTE (ptatc @ Apr 27, 2017 -> 10:11 AM) Great minds...... I think Adams is going 2 actually. I can't justify taking a non-elite S that high.

QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Apr 27, 2017 -> 10:08 AM) Didn't you say Watson a couple days ago? I did. I put Watson in my official mock draft too. Things change though. People I talk to don't think that happens currently.

Moncada could actually come up on May 15th and still be under control for 7 seasons. He'd probably qualify for Super 2 Status though.

QUOTE (ptatc @ Apr 27, 2017 -> 10:05 AM) I sticking with Adams or Lattimore. (Then a trade up into the latter part of the first round to grab one of the QBs.) The second part is wishful thinking. I think the QB part is very possible. I'll be pretty surprised if they take a DB that high though.

QUOTE (bmags @ Apr 27, 2017 -> 09:50 AM) Don't post the whole list, selected excerpts is okay. You can put the whole list, you just have to type it out.

I think the Bears end up with Solomon Thomas. He's my favorite player in the class but I think they'd love to move down.

QUOTE (PolishPrince34 @ Apr 26, 2017 -> 12:28 PM) Keith Law's TOP 50 list out todayl Most glaring player I noticed was the absence of Jordon Adell from his Top 50. According to scouts Law has talked to major hit questions and throwing very poorly right now. Is moving dramatically down everyone's list. The link is here: http://www.espn.com/blog/keith-law/insider/post?id=7027

Pierre LeBrun is already an insider at TSN.

Here's my 7 Round Bears Mock if anyone is interested: https://www.bagadonutssports.com/blog/2017/...ound-mock-draft

QUOTE (daa84 @ Apr 26, 2017 -> 06:23 AM) what? He has an .462 obp and 1.084 OPS in his true freshman age season. That's after putting up .535/1.235 in what should have been his HS senior season. He's on pace to hit nearly as many HR as he did last year. His college BB:K rate is 104:49! I understand the argument to not take him #1 overall, but I'm not sure how people are "blindly" in love with him. If you mean we don't get to see him play often, yes that's true, but the same can be said for every amateur. I'm not sure how anyone wouldn't be in love with him, even if he's a 1b he has 30 HR total in NCAA in 346 AB, compared to 42 HR in 637 ABs for Zack Collins in the same conference This isn't true about Beer and it's a common misconception. He left HS early to enroll but he was still a 19 year old freshman. He's a 20 year old Sophomore right now.

QUOTE (ptatc @ Apr 25, 2017 -> 01:12 PM) If it's not a QB (which I don't think it is) it will be Lattimore or Adams. Impact DB at #3. Disagree. That's too high for Adams. I think it's Solomon Thomas or a QB.

Charlie Moore has committed to Kansas

QUOTE (Donaldo @ Apr 23, 2017 -> 06:59 PM) Ouch. He did walk twice as well

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Apr 23, 2017 -> 06:49 AM) .205/.265/.330 The White Sox team splits. A .595 team OPS. 32k there last night to try to get a cheap hoodie. But if this keeps up, the Hawk alarm clock, Buehrle day, the Cubs games, and Sale's return are all that is left for White Sox fan interest as far as attending goes. Trades making the team at least initially even worse will also keep many interested. This is going to be a really bad summer for baseball. Last night was the first time in my life when it wasn't pouring or freezing, I had tickets and really didn't want to go to the game. There really was no chance it was going to at least be entertaining. I predicted 8-1 to my wife. Pretty close. Today could be better, at least I want to go. I think people might go later in the year to see Moncada. I'd be more likely to attend if Reynaldo Lopez or Carlos Rodon were pitching. I go a lot anyway but there are others like me.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Apr 22, 2017 -> 09:44 PM) Was there much complaining going on in the stands? Any laughter at the bad team on the field this year? Any mention of the alleged "rebuild" from the fans? Tell us bout the crowd's demeanor please. The majority of people I talk to are fine with the rebuild. They aren't idiots though.