Chicago White Sox

So we real talk, but if can land an over-slot guy in the 2nd, they immediately become our #2 prospect after Montgomery? I know all clubs are re-upping right now, but the system feels like it’s in much better shape with Kelley ranked 3rd.

Exactly, I have zero problem gambling on an athlete like this at #22. The ceiling is pretty massive and our system is clearly lacking potential impact talent at the moment.

Yeah, I was just telling my dad the same thing. Also. I get the concern with taking a 19 year old HS kid, but he’s also a legit multi-sport athlete with plenty of room to grow physically. He would never have been available at #22 if he was 18.5 years old and serious value can be gained by zigging when most of the analytics heavy organizations are zagging.

So Montgomery or Madden will be there.

Motherfucker

Wow, wild card to start off the draft.

Because he gets hurt all the time and has a limited track record against RHP. We can’t let hot steaks cloud our judgement when it comes to upgrades. Engel is a great 4th OF, but we’d be taking a big leap of faith if we made him our everyday RF IMO.

Wasn’t Crochet at slot last year and we still got Kelley? It’s clear they’d be punting most if not all of rounds 4 to 10 to get a big overslot guy in the 2nd.

Thanks James! Appreciate the insights as always!

Yeah, not digging this move at all

Done & done

Holy fuck

I’m fine with it as I think they’re better role players, but still totally surprised by it.

You think that’s the pick James or just a high probability target?

He claimed to have some inside info before (can’t recall if it ended up being accurate) and may be involved in a group chat with some other people that have access to inside info. Not Steve Cishek also trying to jump on this train.

I’ll still can’t believe we DFAed Eaton before the All Star break.

Why is his high end velocity gone forever?

100% agree with that. Vaughn is hands down the better fielder and should get the bulk of the starts out there.

We can’t DH Eloy all the time if we think there is any chance he might needed in LF. I’m all for DHing him most days, but he’ll need to get the occasional start in the field.

What happens during the World Series?

I don’t mean long-term, but the way utilize him the rest of the way will impact how many innings he can give us next year. At some point we need him to start having multi-inning appearances if not legit starts. He’s only at 35.1 innings on the year. Hopefully you’re right and they’re just bringing him back slowly from injury and plan to unleash him a bit more in the 2nd half.

I’m greatly concreted with how many innings he’ll be able to go next year. Seems like he’s moving more into a true one inning reliever role, although hopefully that’s just temporary.

Lopez Part Duex

Double Dong Vaughn!!!