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QUOTE (witesoxfan @ May 23, 2014 -> 11:54 AM) Michalczewski, 19, low-A - .275/.374/.379/.753, 26.2% K rate, 12% BB rate Hawkins, 20, high-A - .257/.337/.514/.851, 28.4% K rate, 10.7 BB rate I mean, I don't disagree with your rankings (though mine would be different), but I don't understand why you're panicking on Hawkins while loving what Michalczewski's doing. Hawkins is the better prospect now due his huge power, but the consistent lack of solid contact is really concerning me. I know Hawkins is a level in front of Michalczewski, but he's also a year older and Michalczewski is preforming better in every aspect aside from the power.

Also Law's thoughts on Kolek's injury concerns. nick (weed,CA) When I see Kolek I see a guy destined for TJ. Everything he throws is max effort, does this thought scare teams away? Klaw (2:20 PM) Completely disagree on the max-effort part.

In the Keith Law chat. In case you were wondering about Alex Jackson to the Sox. Rob (Lime Rock, CT) I saw one mock with the White Sox choosing Alex Jackson, but you have mentioned they are all in on one of the three pitchers. Who do you see them leaning towards at this point? Thanks Klaw (2:18 PM) Pitchers. I think there's zero chance they take Jackson. Only hearing them really on Kolek and Nola right now.

QUOTE (DirtySox @ May 22, 2014 -> 05:03 PM) keithlaw ‏@keithlaw 6m White Sox in heavy on Nola today - I saw Kenny Willliams Jr and I was told Reinsdorf is here too Expand My knee-jerk reaction to this (if true) is one of two things. 1. They are making it blatantly obvious they are super "interested" in Nola by sending two of the most recognizable people in the organization to "scout" him. In reality, they are set on the top three and just want some negotiation leverage when pre-draft terms start to get bandied about. 2. They have serious reservations about someone in the top 3 and in the scenario where that guy is the one left they want options.

QUOTE (raBBit @ May 22, 2014 -> 12:09 PM) Beede is pitching himself out of top 10 conversation let alone #3. Serious concerns over his command and makeup. Yeah looks silly now we were considering him for the Sox at #3 a few months ago. I've seen him projected in some mocks to go in the teens or low 20's.

QUOTE (Chilihead90 @ May 22, 2014 -> 10:47 AM) I'm saying it because the two teams who could take him before us are Houston and Miami, which would leave the Sox with the choices of either Rodon or Aiken, which would be awesome. It appears most people on here (me included) have Kolek at #3 in their preference, so sure if he goes 1-1 that's great.

My top 15, trying not to overreact to start of the 2014 season. 1. Anderson 2. Davidson 3. Johnson 4. Hawkins 5. Danish 6. Michalczewski 7. Sanchez 8. Ravelo 9. Beck 10. Thompson 11. Montas 12. Rondon 13. May 14. Barnum 15. Engel I think Anderson has the highest ceiling in our system and his stats are very impressive considering how raw he was coming from juco. Not panicking on Davidson; panicking a bit on Hawkins. Love what Michalczewski is doing at age 19 in Kannapolis, also what Ravelo is doing in Birmingham at 22. Sanchez is having a resurgent year in Charlotte, remember he's only 21 and really had no business being in AAA last year. Thompson appears to be a 4th outfielder with some pop, don't think he can hit consistently enough to earn a starting spot. Big fan of Montas and his upside.

QUOTE (Eminor3rd @ May 22, 2014 -> 10:34 AM) Do we know why he fell? If you are talking about Trey Michalczewski, he was supposedly a tough sign. We had to go overslot to get him.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ May 22, 2014 -> 09:17 AM) Davidson could be a DH for 2015, if he puts it together offensively. His 3B defense, while improved, has never been called anything better than average at best. Conor isn't exactly a wizard out there either, but it's probably better than Davidson. With Viciedo's terrible OF defense, I would imagine one of Viciedo/Davidson/Gillaspie would have to go for next year.

http://www.chicagonow.com/future-sox/2014/05/52114-recap/ Recap posted. Got to it later than usual last night.

QUOTE (IowaSoxFan @ May 20, 2014 -> 03:05 PM) Yes, and he had two plus secondary pitches coming into the draft, Kolek has one average level secondary pitch. Kolek may be able to develop good secondary stuff, but your scouts have to have determined his feel for pitching and whether he has the potential for developing that stuff, something he has never needed before. Aiken on the other hand has four secondary offerings, three of which are considered plus. People fall in love with a big fastball because it can set up the secondary offerings, but I'll take a good mix over it in most starting prospects.

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ May 20, 2014 -> 01:13 PM) Thompson had a pretty good April. It's just that this May is bad, real bad. Same story with him. He'll be a stud for a few weeks then disappear for a month. He's 23 and repeating the level he should doing better against AA pitching.

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ May 20, 2014 -> 02:11 PM) keithlaw ‏@keithlaw 2m NC State, with the best pitcher in this draft class and one of the best position players, was bounced from the ACC tournament on day one. Rodon pitched poorly in his last start, but overall was stronger in the 2nd half. It's good he's done, it means he can rest his arm longer this summer.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ May 20, 2014 -> 02:11 AM) You'd be hard-pressed with Micah Johnson gone to name one of the Barons' current starters that has a good chance at being a major league regular in the future. Perhaps Ravelo, but he's got to prove himself over a full-season, show a bit more pop and also stay 100% healthy. Yeah that lineup is mostly organizational depth now. I'm a fan of Ravelo, he just turned 22 and has an advanced hit tool, but we'll see if he has a place defensively in Chicago. Trayce Thompson looks to be nothing more than a 4th outfielder at this point. EDIT: I forgot Kevan Smith, he's old for the level, but he's a good athlete and has hit well at every level. He's got a shot at making it.

QUOTE (fathom @ May 16, 2014 -> 08:39 PM) 4 errors for Anderson tonight...up to 17 Might be time for him to get some practice in the OF.

Sale has 5 strikeouts after two innings. Is that good?

Sale starts off in the most predictable way possible, a strikeout.

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ May 16, 2014 -> 11:08 AM) I think the Twins are locked onto SS Nick Gordon. I don't think the Cubs would pass on Kolek with Aiken/Rodon off the board. Man the best case scenario would be Rodon going #1 it sounds like. Miami would take Jackson or Kolek, leaving the White Sox with the no brainer selection of Brady Aiken. I read somewhere that Nick Gordon has a pre-draft deal with the Twins.

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20...rticle_75655476 Mocks are coming in hot and heavy. MLB's has us getting Aiken too. Now I am convinced we won't.

http://www.baseballamerica.com/draft/2014-...mock-draft-2-0/ Baseball America release their second mock and it is full of surprises. Alex Jackson goes to Miami, White Sox get Aiken, and Kolek falls all the way to #7.

http://www.milb.com/scoreboard/index.jsp?c...mp;ymd=20140516 Three doubleheaders and Chris Sale pitching in Charlotte! What a day! Starters of note: Chris Sale and Tommy Hanson for Charlotte Chris Beck for Birmingham Frank Montas for Winston-Salem

QUOTE (DirtySox @ May 16, 2014 -> 09:45 AM) Kiley's first mock: http://sbb.scout.com/2/1403161.html Yes please. If Aiken falls to three we should be doing cartwheels. It's funny he mentions the rumor that the Sox are shopping below-slot second-tier collegiate options when yesterday Keith Law said we are focused on the top three and hasn't heard anything concerning that scenario.

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ May 15, 2014 -> 01:42 PM) Heard good things about this Sale kid. Bad arm slot, unconventional delivery, poor secondary offerings. destined for the bullpen.

In Keith Law's chat today he reports he has heard nothing about the Sox passing on a top three arm to go under slot with a second tier collegiate. By the sounds of it, if you don't want the Sox selecting Kolek, better hope he goes before they pick. Alex (St. Louis) Keith, there has been some talk that the White Sox might pass on Rodon, Aiken, or Kolek for an underslot arm. When you say in your mock draft that the White Sox would like one of the big three arms, does that mean you are hearing they would not in fact pass on one of the top 3 pitchers to go underslot? Klaw (1:30 PM) I haven't heard that at all with them. I've heard they'd love to get Kolek, though.

http://insider.espn.go.com/mlb/draft/mock/...-Law-Mock-Draft Keith Law's first mock draft has a shocker, he has the Marlins selecting Alex Jackson at #2 and the Sox passing on Rodon for Tyler Kolek. I'll post his thoughts on the top three picks... For Brady Aiken to Houston: Analysis: I keep hearing the Astros are down to three names: Aiken, Carlos Rodon, and Alex Jackson, with local product Tyler Kolek likely on the outside of that final set. The decision may come down to money -- they'd like to repeat their successful 2012 strategy, where they save $2 million or so on the top pick and reallocate the money to later picks (they have No. 37 and No. 42 this year) to acquire more first-round talents who slid into the sandwich/second because of their bonus demands. For Alex Jackson to Miami: Analysis: The Marlins are on the same three names as Houston, plus Tyler Kolek, but the word around town is that Miami is focusing heavily on bats throughout the draft. The Fish have the most money in their draft pool of any team this year, with extra picks at 36 and 39 as well as their regular pick at 43, and could do just what Houston wants to do, cleaning up with as many as four first-round talents if they play their money right. I've also heard them with Bradley Zimmer, but I think he's a tweener for them -- probably not as good as their best options at No. 2, and clearly long gone before they pick again. For Tyler Kolek to Chicago: Analysis: The White Sox want one of the big three arms, so even though early favorite Jeff Hoffman is on the shelf after Tommy John surgery, they'll still get someone they really like. The bet here is that they'd do better financially with Kolek than with Carlos Rodon, but I wouldn't rule out the latter. Everything I'm projecting here is about probabilities, or possibilities, not certainties.