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QUOTE (PolishPrince34 @ Mar 6, 2014 -> 10:11 AM) Trea Turner should be out of the running at #3. Positives are speed and defense, but way too many flaws as a hitter. Has a very awkward swing that will not generate any power. Not a fan of Turner. I've always been kind of hesitant on him, and he hasn't done much yet to change that.

Western Illinois has a draft prospect with some helium. Not an option at number 3 obviously, but in-state guys always interest me. http://www.baseballamerica.com/college/und...-tyler-willman/

Law has an insider article noting that Beede is on track to be a top 5 pick.

I'll go with 70. I love what Rick is doing, but there will be growing pains with prospects and some performing vets traded at the deadline.

If your cable provider supports it, one can watch NC State/Appalachian State this afternoon on ESPN3.com. Get a look at Trea Turner.

QUOTE (Dunt @ Feb 21, 2014 -> 04:00 PM) Who is all planning on watching the Jeff Hoffman start with me tonight? Looking forward to firmly planting myself on the couch with drink in hand He's already pitching. Archive?

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Feb 20, 2014 -> 12:08 PM) We have an entire HS/college season to go before the draft. These things will sort themselves out. Yep. Will be fun to sit back and watch it unfold. Going to watch Hoffman's start against Virginia this Friday. Derek Fisher will be worth seeing too.

QUOTE (Eminor3rd @ Feb 19, 2014 -> 04:54 PM) That's insane that Law considers Gatewood a top 5er but McDaniel has him in the sixth TIER. With how early it is, I don't think it's that crazy. Especially with toolsy prep players.

QUOTE (raBBit @ Feb 19, 2014 -> 02:32 PM) Gatewood is interesting because he was once touted a top ten pick. He looks incredibly raw to me but I do like drafting upside at premium positions. Gatewood is very divisive. Law released his tiers today and had him in the second group with Hoffman, Kolek, and Jackson. Rodon still in the top tier by himself.

Kiley McDaniel's updated draft rankings broken into tiers. Interesting. http://sbb.scout.com/2/1376626.html

Im going to throw out a random early draft prediction. Max Pentecost is going to be a top 5 pick.

Short BA piece on Trea Turner's debut as well. Video too. http://www.baseballamerica.com/college/gam...ss-trea-turner/

QUOTE (rowand's rowdies @ Feb 16, 2014 -> 04:39 PM) Alexi and Quintana for Bogarts and something else? Not sure I would do that but would be an interesting move... I really really hope this post is in jest.

The Red Sox are also rich in near MLB ready pitching prospects. I don't see a fit.

QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Jan 25, 2014 -> 02:08 PM) (In front of Dunn) "It's so discouraging to see Dunn back." (All fans cheer) Wow. The f***? Really?

QUOTE (raBBit @ Jan 25, 2014 -> 02:05 PM) How much of that is because of the 9th and 10th round picks as well as May in the 3rd? Didn't Anderson sign slot? May was $50,000 under slot. James Dykstra was $200,000 underslot. Blount was under slot by $133,000. Goldberg was underslot by $125,000.

For what it's worth, the Astros were able to save 2.4 million on Correa which was reallocated within the draft. Correa wasn't really seen as a reach at 1.1 either. Hunter Dozier for the Royals at 1.8 was seen as more of a reach and that pick allowed the Royals to save just near 1 million which was reallocated to Manaea. Just some context.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jan 25, 2014 -> 01:41 PM) From what everyone seems to be saying, there's 2 guys head and shoulders above the others as things stand now and then a number of guys who could distinguish themselves at 3. Is my assessment wrong in that? As of right now, that is accurate.

QUOTE (Stan Bahnsen @ Jan 25, 2014 -> 01:38 PM) A ranking of the signability/guestimated costs for the top draftees, especially the pitchers, would be cool. If anyone here has that expertise, much appreciated. Too soon for that. Give it a month or two. Edit: I'm talking signability here.

QUOTE (Marty34 @ Jan 25, 2014 -> 01:30 PM) We do agree, there must be something wrong with me. If this is a cover not to take Kolek, I think it's a bad idea. Like you said the #3 pick is too rare not to take the BPA. I really like Kolek too, but let's not pretend he's a slam dunk pick. There is considerable risk there, especially being a prep pitcher. He has a fantastic fastball but inconsistent secondaries. He also isn't all that polished for a prep arm. He's likely going to take some time to progress through the minors. I would have no problem taking him 3rd since he absolutely has a front-line SP ceiling, but there is a reason he isn't in the Rodon/Hoffman tier currently.

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Jan 25, 2014 -> 01:25 PM) 43rd pick, which is why I want Reetz there as he is an athletic catcher projected to go in that slot. As far as catching prospects go, I have this feeling that Max Pentecost is going to have major helium and turn into a top 10 pick. Going to keep a close eye on him. As far as catching prospects that could be around in the second round sign me up for Evan Skoug. I'm probably biased though since he's a local guy who plays for Libertyville which is right near where I grew up.

QUOTE (raBBit @ Jan 25, 2014 -> 12:58 PM) Both Lauman and Hahn have alluded to possibly taking a guy at #3 that would sign under slot and spreading out the money throughout the draft. I don't know what's going to be available at #3 right now but I'm not crazy about the idea I'm theory. I could go both ways on that. (Prefacing this: It's obviously still early and many things can and will change.) Unfortunately at this point in time, there is a clear top two tier of Rodon/Hoffman, then a drop off in talent level. There is no clear cut number 3 pick. You could make a feasible argument for MANY players at 3 right now. Kolek, Jackson, Turner, Gatewood, Gettys, Beede, Touissant, Holmes etc. If there is little distinction in who the Sox think the BPA is amongst the players available at 3, grab the cheaper guy and spread the savings on the premium tougher signs later. It helps stock the farm and creates depth for the apparent goal of having a more self sustained organization. The Royals did it last year by grabbing Hunter Dozier at 8, which enabled them the money to sign Sean Manaea later. The Astros did it in 2012, taking Carlos Correa 1st, allowing them to sign McCullers & Rio Ruiz with the savings. It's an interesting option, but if for whatever reason the Marlins don't take Hoffman the Sox better pounce on that.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jan 25, 2014 -> 12:20 PM) Rodon, Hoffman, Kolek, Beede, Turner seems to be the 5 he's referring to. Yep. Beede is an interesting case. He's clearly not in the Rodon/Hoffman tier, but he certainly could be deemed worthy of the 3rd pick if he finally finds some command/control and some consistency with the secondaries. A snippet of a scouting report on Beede:

QUOTE (raBBit @ Jan 25, 2014 -> 10:59 AM) Every other question was either ripping Dunn or Ventura. Just reading the recount on twitter is cringe worthy. Ugh.

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