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QUOTE (SoxAce @ Feb 12, 2018 -> 11:31 PM) I'd much rather have Liberatore if we're going with a LHP with probability. No injury concerns as well with a team already projecting a TJS guy (Giolito) and a guy coming off shoulder surgery (Rodon). I don't mind Liberatore, but I'm a bit risk averse with prep pitching. The fact that McClanahan had his TJ freshman year, than came back his sophomore year with even better stuff and posted the numbers he did excites me. I see a bit of Sale in him as well, especially with that build. All things being equal I'd prefer a position player but I'll be following McClanahan closely this season.

Gorman is my far too early hope, but if the Sox decide to go pitching, Shane McClanahan is tantalizing. Sounds like the kind of pitcher that would thrive in the Sox system. "The power lefty missed 2016 with TJ surgery after a big velo jump, but he’s back and the fastball taken another step forward, working 94-97 and hitting 99 mph. McClanahan also has an above-average slider and changeup, but fringy command." https://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/mlb-draft-r...-2019-and-2020/

Sounds like we get some Kiley draft stuff tomorrow at FanGraphs.

Craig Mish‏Verified account @CraigMish Follow Follow @CraigMish Source : Houston Astros have engaged in trade discussions for JT Realmuto. OF Kyle Tucker is the ask by Miami. Astros are considering. 50% chance Realmuto is dealt before opening day.

QUOTE (WBWSF @ Feb 7, 2018 -> 03:54 PM) Another year "Mired In Mediocrity". Wait Til Next Year!!!! Yep. By design this time.

QUOTE (bmags @ Feb 5, 2018 -> 10:15 AM) List https://www.baseballprospectus.com/prospect...r-eloy-jimenez/ (6) Eloy (17) Kopech (40) Hansen (47) Cease (55) Robert (84) Burger (89) Dunning (90) Rutherford Burger eh? Highest publication on him I've seen.

QUOTE (Anderdale @ Feb 4, 2018 -> 01:33 PM) After the improvements collins made at catcher last season, it's laughable law thinks he can't stick behind the plate. He's not the only one that thinks this.

QUOTE (WBWSF @ Feb 2, 2018 -> 04:03 PM) Hate to bust everybodys bubble but I talked to Scott Merkin at Soxfest. He claims as long as Machado wants to play shortstop the White Sox as of now have no interest in him. The White Sox like Tim Anderson at shortstop. So unless Machado wants to play 3rd base the White Sox have no interest in signing him to play shortstop.. Lol.

QUOTE (steveno89 @ Feb 1, 2018 -> 09:01 AM) I think Casey Mize is a guy to watch, and I could easily see him going in the top 5 picks with another strong season in the SEC. Agreed fully. There is so much quality pitching at the top of this draft class. Im hoping a college bat or two force the issue and work there way into top 5 consideration though. For me at this early point. 1. Gorman 2. McClanahan 3. Hankins 4. Mize 5. Kelenic Though I'm hoping Turang forces the issue since he plays 5 miles down the road from me.

QUOTE (ChiSoxJon @ Jan 29, 2018 -> 02:15 PM) Absolutely sickening, everyday a new headline makes me ill Wut.

About time and long overdue. Can't believe it was used as long as it was.

QUOTE (JUSTgottaBELIEVE @ Jan 27, 2018 -> 01:09 PM) Law has the Sox as the #4 farm system. Seems low. He has Braves, Yankees and Padres as #1-3 in that order. Sounds about right to me. Sox have nowhere near the depth as those teams.

QUOTE (bmags @ Jan 23, 2018 -> 03:31 PM) Are people still mad about him "overranking" tatis even though tatis is now a universal top ten prospect? Of course not. We only recognize when Keith Law is wrong here at Soxtalk.

BA's Draft Top 200 is up. https://www.baseballamerica.com/draft/2018-...raft-prospects/ Surprisd to see Mize and McClanahan so high. Not surprised that Beer isn't top 30.

Ugh. Really hope this is about Abreu and not Machado.

Interesting for teams that plan to contend next year I suppose.

Bob Nightengale‏Verified account @BNightengale 19s19 seconds ago The Chicago #WhiteSox are also out on Ohtani

Don't see it happening. 3 years of control doesn't really fit the timeline. Wouldn't be a good use of assets.

So much eye-roll.

No Seth Beer in the 1st round is pretty surprising. Seems like his stock is pretty down after last season. Can't wait for college ball to start.

Looks like we get a way too early mock draft from Baseball America sometime today.

Can we close this thread and migrate it to the 2018 Draft Thread? One source for draft talk goodness would be swell.

Recent BA article on Hankins. http://www.baseballamerica.com/draft/ethan...Y5IGrJuoAjgF.97 While prep pitcher isn't my preferred selection for the White Sox, kid throws some filth.

A look at Ethan Hankins 14K's against Korea. In consideration as the top arm in the 2018 draft class. Get familiar. https://mobile.twitter.com/WBSC/status/906232961367851008

QUOTE (TRU @ Sep 6, 2017 -> 09:28 PM) This is so much better then that magic number BS, thanks Yup. Appreciated.