DirtySox

As we suspected. Tigers might not be slam dunk on Mize.

Mark 2:33 Yesterday Kiley said the top 3 picks in the draft might get blown up. Can you provide any more details? Eric A Longenhagen 2:35 Meh. We just think the pack up top is close enough that you can talk yourself out of Mize between his injury history, atypical pitch usage, etc. We've been operating under the assumption that he'd go 1 for a while now but all that stuff I just mentioned plus what we know about where Detroit decision makers have been lately indicate that other scenarios are more possible than we've discussed up to this point.

Mike 2:28 Anything you'd change in the top 10 of the mock based on new info? Eric A Longenhagen 2:29 Swaggerty to 9, McClanahan out of the top 10, Grayson Rodriguez anywhere from 10-TEX

Longenhagan chat going on. https://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/eric-longenhagen-prospects-chat-5-17/

Athleticism aside, it truly sounds like his makeup, desire to improve, and work ethic are off the charts. I pretty much wouldn't put any position past him, which has been echoed by a few publications.

It's my biggest worry with the rebuild. The Sox absolutely need to start hitting on some of these draft picks.

I know right! This will be the first draft in 3 years that I won't either be in an airplane, at an airport, or being in a tattoo session. Excited to be able to actually take in the first two days uninterrupted.

Great article. Appreciated.

Interesting. There goes his Intel that they won't take Madrigal due to Moncada/Anderson.

Guys. I think I really want a Nick Madrigal. I hope my heart isn't broken on June 4th.

Yea. I'm guessing it's under-slot rumors with Detroit? A few weeks back we heard that Kelenic might be an option there from a few different sources. The only other thing I can think of is Mize injury concerns? I believe we are getting a new mock from Keith Law tomorrow, might be reflected there?

Sounds like it might not go that way based on Kiley's response. I wonder who might be mixing it up and why. I'm guessing Giants?

Hmm.

Snapper Bean 1:04 Seems like its starting to solidify as 1. Mize 2. Bart 3. Bohm. Agree or disagree? Kiley McDaniel 1:04 SELL there's been some recent buzz that this top 3 projection may blow up, which we're trying to wrap our heads around

Is it hyperbole that I think he has a chance to be the best pitcher in the current MLB rotation as it stands?

Jimmy 12:31 How polished is Brady Singer compared to AJ Puk or Alex Faedo? Kiley McDaniel 12:31 He's kinda a finished product, just needs to throw his CH more. Puk was not a finished product in college and Faedo sorta was but wasn't as good as Singer.

Butts 12:24 Hearing anything with the ChiSox on India? Is he still an under-slot candidate at 4? Or has his rise played himself into slot value if selected that high? Kiley McDaniel 12:25 Only team in the top 10 we've heard seriously considering him is 6/NYM

Chicago White Sox 12:20 How would you compare scouting grades of Madrigal & India? Stats wise India has clearly been the superior player this year with the bat, but that obviously only tells a small part of the story. Kiley McDaniel 12:21 India, for me, is 50 hit, 50 game power (55 raw), 50-55 glove, 55 arm. Probably 3B only, but you could try him at 2B, emergency only at SS and 50 run 12:22 Madrigal is 60 hit, 40-45 game power, 60-70 run, 50 arm, 60 glove at 2B, chance to be average at SS if he gets more reps there but not a slam dunk. And the power could turn into 50 and the hit could turn into 70 depending on what sort of swing/approach he uses 12:23 You could still argue Madrigal is the best prospect in the draft and, for me, India isn't in the top 10.

Kiley Chat soon! Get those questions in! https://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/kiley-mcdaniel-chat-5-16-18/

Eep.

(Maybe) The Most Improved Hitter in Baseball Great FanGraphs article on what Matty has done thus far.

Good post. I actually likened him to Nola a few pages back. Their numbers are actually shockingly similar in college. Especially the Junior year. I get it. I wouldn't hate it, I just wouldn't be all that excited.

Unsure, but it sounds like his MRI information will be shared with Detroit and possibly the teams picking at the top as seen in the Fangraphs mock blurb. As of right now, it truly doesn't sound like a big concern based off all the information being put out by BA/MLB/FG. https://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/2018-mlb-mock-draft-v-2-0/