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Final Fangraphs mock has the White Sox on Kendall. Notes they would prefer one of the Virginia bats, Beck or Adell though.

QUOTE (raBBit @ Jun 12, 2017 -> 04:12 PM) Sneaking suspicion Evan White is very much in play. Yassss.

Piliere still trumpeting that AZ is all over Haseley or Smith.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 12, 2017 -> 03:21 PM) Law was saying this four months ago Yap. But Law hates the White Sox don't you know? Can the draft thread please not turn into another Keith Law thread?

QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 12, 2017 -> 02:38 PM) Welp, Law thinks JB will be a reliever It's a sign!

Frankie Piliere @FPiliereD1 · 4m #WhiteSox had Kenny Williams in to evaluate both #UVA bats. I think they'd take either Haseley or Smith if they were there at 11.

QUOTE (hi8is @ Jun 12, 2017 -> 01:34 PM) Gore Haseley Beck Lewis Smith White Kendall Adell That's my bat order preference in terms of how well I think they'll play out over their career regardless of pick order and removing the big two two-way players. You'd prefer Gore as a hitter over pitcher?

John Manuel @johnmanuelba · 43s College bat on move up today: Vanderbilt's Will Toffey. Power doesn't profile per se but athletic, good defense & eye, solid bat #mlbdraft

QUOTE (steveno89 @ Jun 12, 2017 -> 11:33 AM) Austin Beck? Definitely not. Tristan Beck? We could get for incredibly under slot as he does not project as a first round talent. Tristan Beck is by all accounts goin to be an overslot/tough sign. He's a draft eligible sophomore who has the leverage to go back to school and re-establish​ himself in his junior year. I would link but I'm on a flight with horrific WiFi.

John Manuel @johnmanuelba · 8m Hearing Royce Lewis chatter at 1 as well. Twins official still says signability will be a significant consideration. But Lewis def. in play

QUOTE (steveno89 @ Jun 12, 2017 -> 10:55 AM) Not sure why a team drafting in the top 5 would want to reach that far back for a player, even if well underslot? If they are really sold on the player and can reallocate the draft allotment to get harder to sign premier talent in later rounds, its totally a viable strategy. Happens every year with certain teams. The Braves do it often. Did it with Ian Anderson last year I believe.

QUOTE (bmags @ Jun 12, 2017 -> 10:48 AM) What is this rumor? Ray's cutting an underslot deal with Bubba Thompson with their first round pick.

Frankie Piliere @FPiliereD1 22s Not a reach for White, but I think they'd prefer Haseley or Smith if they can get them Alan @ProfessorFog @FPiliereD1 Any ChiSox buzz? Is White a reach?

Frankie Piliere @FPiliereD1 22s The Bubba Thompson rumor is legitimate & I think it could speak to them believing their top priorities - Lewis, Gore, Greene, could be gone John @Citizens_ @FPiliereD1 What do you think about #Rays ? Over draft ?

QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 12, 2017 -> 10:20 AM) Someone with twitter should ask Frankie about the WSox Done.

Let's go with Evan White.

QUOTE (Buehrlesque @ Jun 12, 2017 -> 10:01 AM) I've soured on Kendall too. The hit tool just doesn't seem good enough — it seems like he'll be overmatched as he moves up the latter. Taking the glovework out of the picture, can anyone compare Evan White to Pavin Smith as a hitter? They're both intriguing to me. I believe Smith is considered to have a slightly better hit tool and more power projection. White is so much more athletic though and could realistically be an asset in a corner OF spot. I really like White.

Frankie Piliere @FPiliereD1 14m Race for #1 pick is not over. #Twins giving serious late consideration to taking Royce Lewis. Down to the wire on him & McKay #MLBDraft

Frankie Piliere @FPiliereD1 9m Kyle Wright @VandyBaseball sliding to the #Braves looking like real possibility. An excellent relationship and affinity between both sides

Frankie Piliere @FPiliereD1 2m Still hearing the the #Nationals are still the clear most likely 1st round suitor if someone does take a shot at Seth Romero in the 1st

Frankie Piliere @FPiliereD1 16m Growing buzz around Pavin Smith as a #Dbacks favorite at #7. Obviously changes if a top guy falls but they're enamored with him #MLBDraft

QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 11, 2017 -> 10:14 AM) Law also has Sox taking Bukauskas. I'd rather have him over Kendall. Same. JB has great stuff despite his regionals implosion. Trust the White Sox in getting much more out of him than Kendall. Plus I have a soft spot for diminutive pitchers.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 9, 2017 -> 02:27 PM) Evan White homers off Henzman. Henzman is not impressive at all I reckon there are plenty of scouts at that game. Wonder if the Sox are considering White at all.

FWIW Callis already has a new piece up with intel that the Twins are now zeroing in on McKay (as a pitcher) instead of Wright. Would post link but on a flight and being lazy.

QUOTE (ChiSox59 @ Jun 9, 2017 -> 10:11 AM) For those who follow college ball more than I, does anyone keep a somewhat up to date mock of the 2018 draft? Curious to see where Beer is slotted these days. Thanks. You won't be seeing any legitimate mocks for 2018 until late spring of next year. You might get some preliminary draft rankings in Februaryish though.