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I doubt he'd sign for that and I think Schultz is probably slightly over slot

Holy shit White Sox

Keith Law and Collazo have Snelling, Mayo and Callis have Toman/Gilbert and Longenhagen has Prielipp.

Here’s my latest with Shirley quotes for those interested. Final mock tomorrow: https://soxmachine.com/general/flexibility-the-focus-for-mike-shirley-and-white-sox-in-2022-mlb-draft/ I think Brooks Lee is going 1. Line movement has been insane

Just announced that UDFA can sign for any amount now once again. Anything over $125K counts against the pool

They loved how Montgomery looked at the combine too. I have personally heard from a very, very plugged in person that the preference is pitching. The Tucker Toman smoke is real though. I don’t have an answer as to like, which pitchers they absolutely wouldn’t pass on. Toman or college pitching seems most likely but you have to stay flexible at 26 while remaining cognizant of your plans in rounds 2-20.

Cade Horton to the Rockies

They'd take him?

Daniel Susac. In 2020, he had Crochet and Kelley. Also, the 2nd rounder here is Washington prep righty Jackson Cox

If they can sign him, it’s a bargain at 26 if possible

Sosa is way too low

I just don’t think they can swing that. I heard $3 million ask on Toman. He’s in either first round around slot or probably not happening. He’s an LSU commit

I'd be stunned if the White Sox could afford Cade Horton.

Agreed. I'm not a fan

I think it’s their preference. The pitching class is underrated imo

This definitely feels like an inflection point with Ozzie and Stone breaking bad on Tony. Kenny being around is telling. He’d fire Tony if it were entirely his call. I don’t think anyone knows what will happen

Not happening

The draft is Sunday-Tuesday and the trade deadline soon after. Rick Hahn isn’t going anywhere.

I’d be pretty surprised if they picked Hjerpe

He’s often wrong on pitchers. Not many I trust more in position players though.

I don’t agree with Law this time. Horton was rehabbing all year essentially. You could argue that he’s the top pitcher in the college class. He’s got a big number, probably $4 million because he’s a top 10 pick next year if he returns.

Here's my latest mock draft for those interested: https://soxmachine.com/futuresox/2022-mlb-draft-report-mock-draft-iv/

He was the director for 4 drafts. Gavin Sheets might already be the best 2nd rounder in club history. I hated the strategy though but it’s not all on him. The Nick Madrigal pick didn’t help.

I don’t think this is fair. He drafted quite a few big leaguers. The drafts just lacked upside because they were so college heavy. Nick Hostetler isn’t averse to high school talent. The organization wanted to prioritize quick moving college players and Jerry Reinsdorf doesn’t like paying prep players $7 million. Hostetler brought the scouting department out if the stone ages, hired scouts, modernized the operation and started utilizing the available data finally. I’m glad it’s Mike Shirley’s show now but lots of hands in the cookie jar in this organization.

No. This season is brutal and they’re exposed. I actually like Rick Hahn. I’d be fine with him running the organization but he’s not. There are lots of issues and the only way to completely change it is by truly putting an outsider in charge. Maybe someone from Cleveland. It’s not happening though. Jerry probably sells within 3/5 years and there’s no chance he changes out the front office significantly before he goes. I’m guessing Hahn would replace him