DirtySox

This is Callis. Not Mayo.

I'm not sure I'm down with the Adam Eaton mutton chops.

I'm guessing Susac was discussed.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Mar 15, 2014 -> 10:21 AM) Isn't it really early to be writing off draft picks? Quite. He's had 5 starts. The draft isn't until June.

QUOTE (Stan Bahnsen @ Mar 14, 2014 -> 06:01 PM) That's being kind. He was shelled. Gotta believe he's on the brink of falling out of consideration at #3, barring a turnaround. Only 3 of the runs were earned. Supposedly the victim of some absolutely brutal defense behind him. Not saying he had a fantastic start, but he wasn't dreadful. Aaron Fitt ‏@aaronfitt 2h Heard a scout behind me say of #ECU: "This is the worst defensive team I've seen all year, by far." Can't argue with him based on this look.

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Mar 9, 2014 -> 03:54 PM) Just read tweets that Saunders is indeed one of the names involved. I would hope there's a + to that for Viciedo then. Tweets from who? I've yet to see anything reputable implying anything is close.

QUOTE (IowaSoxFan @ Mar 7, 2014 -> 11:25 AM) Todays games of interest: Carlos Rodon vs Notre Dame 2 pm CT Jeff Hoffman vs Marshall (PPD) tomorrow at 11 am CT Tyler Beede vs Winthrop 6:30 pm CT Newcomb looks like he is not picthing this weekend in a three game series with East Tenn State, so maybe a red flag there. Rodon can be watched on ESPN3 today. It will be archived.

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.