DirtySox

QUOTE (bbilek1 @ May 11, 2013 -> 05:23 PM) Any chance DJ Peterson, Jon Denney or Colin Moran falls to us? Also, I want nothing to do with JP Crawford. I really see him as a low ceiling guy. Peterson and Denney might be around. Moran won't be.

QUOTE (Eminor3rd @ May 10, 2013 -> 01:27 PM) Latest SI Mock is the second I;ve seen predicting Dominic Smith for the Sox. Not sure how I feel about that. Seems like a good chance that Stanek drops, is he worth the risk? I'd love Stanek. He was considered a top 5 pick early this year. Stuff has been down a bit and some command issues, but he probably has the highest upside of the college arms that might be available at 17. Similar things could be said about Manaea if he fell that far. Rogers reiterated today that the Sox would love for Trey Ball to fall to them. I'd echo that sentiment, but kid has some major helium lately.

QUOTE (DirtySox @ May 9, 2013 -> 09:55 AM) From what I've been gathered, the arm is Phegley's only real asset at catcher. Pretty bad at everything else that is inherent to catching. That being said, if he has all of a sudden figured it out and continues to hit like this, the White Sox will live with his defensive deficiencies behind the plate. JJ Cooper ‏@jjcoop36 11m Very good arm, struggles as a receiver RT @professorfog: @jjcoop36 How it Josh Phegley defensively at catcher? Expand Reply Retweet Favorite More

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ May 9, 2013 -> 09:58 AM) The Sox don't pick HS pitchers. They also don't pick high school hitters with 1st round picks. But that changed last year. And for what it's worth they had picked a high school pitcher much more recently than a high school bat. Gio was 2004, but supplemental if you want to get picky. Honel in 2001 was a 1st rounder. As for hitters, the last Prep Bat the White Sox popped with an early pick was Brett Caradonna in 1997, and that was supplemental. The White Sox are also very much linked to Trey Ball this draft, another prep arm. The outlook seems to have changed a bit recently, so I wouldn't be so dismissive.

QUOTE (Cerbaho-WG @ May 9, 2013 -> 07:22 AM) You haven't read many accounts then. "Defensively, Phegley has a very strong and accurate throwing arm. His arm strength is probably his best and most advanced tool. Last season at Triple-A, he threw out 46 percent of would-be basestealers, an extremely high number. Phegley's defense earned him a Rawlings Gold Glove Award. When I saw him play, he was a bit stiff in his overall movements, but he blocked balls in the dirt and his overall mechanics were solid. So far this season, Phegley has thrown out 56 percent of would-be basestealers." http://chicago.whitesox.mlb.com/news/artic...ws&c_id=cws From what I've been gathered, the arm is Phegley's only real asset at catcher. Pretty bad at everything else that is inherent to catching. That being said, if he has all of a sudden figured it out and continues to hit like this, the White Sox will live with his defensive deficiencies behind the plate.

Kiley McDaniel has his first mock up. http://sbb.scout.com/2/1289798.html I'd be very okay with this. Solid pick and the possibility of saving some money to nab some better talent on later picks. More or less what the Astros did last year.

Despite the loss, that was quite the entertaining game. Harvey is fantastic to watch. Santiago was no slouch either. Good times.

QUOTE (Jake @ May 7, 2013 -> 06:17 PM) I honestly don't think the benefit of moving up 10 spots in the draft is worth removing any chance of competing. There are frequently really great players available all over the first round, not to mention throughout the draft. There is generally a large difference in drafting 7th versus 17th.

I really like Matt Harvey.

I'm still bewildered at the decision to walk the feeble Chris Getz.

QUOTE (fathom @ May 5, 2013 -> 02:50 PM) Sadly, it really seems it's for the best. Yep. A rebuild is long overdue.

And with that, it's time to press the Mute Hawk button.

QUOTE (ChiSoxJon @ May 4, 2013 -> 08:51 PM) Myles Jaye could be considered That would be my answer.

QUOTE (fathom @ May 4, 2013 -> 08:21 PM) We all knew this time was coming, but I think many predicted it would be next year. The Myers for Shields/Davis trade sped up the process significantly. As I said earlier in the game, this Royals team is just flat out more talented than the White Sox (something no one has said in a long time). I've been wondering what they would add at the deadline if in the running for a playoff spot. They still have some pretty nice prospects in that system.

QUOTE (fathom @ May 4, 2013 -> 08:13 PM) Talk about being put into a terrible situation. With that said, I don't think the struggles of this team are a surprise to him at all. If he thought they could seriously contend this year, I'm sure he would have been way more active in the offseason. Word. Hahn inherited a mess. To be honest, I'm surprised that it took so long to blow up.

QUOTE (Jake @ May 4, 2013 -> 07:53 PM) don't have sound on...what the f*** just happened? Alexei flat out biffed a soft squibber right to him.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ May 4, 2013 -> 07:09 PM) Detroit 6-0 over Houston and threatening to go 5 1/2 games up. Fernandez (Marlins) bedazzling the Phillies as he and Harvey continue to impress. Sox get Harvey on Tuesday due to the previous Mets postponement I believe. Excited to see him pitch. Only seen a few highlights here and there.

QUOTE (fathom @ May 4, 2013 -> 06:39 PM) This Royals team is better than the Sox in nearly every aspect, even if Hosmer and Moustakas are struggling. I'd pretty much agree. Not entirely sold on the starting pitching though. Certainly a more interesting and fun team to watch than the White Sox too.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ May 4, 2013 -> 03:00 PM) Beck is off to a really big start too. I'm optimistic on Beck, but I'd still like to see more strikeouts. He's not missing a whole lot of bats just yet.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ May 1, 2013 -> 10:02 PM) Maybe the great Sox legend wasn't very liked in the clubhouse? Blasphemy!

QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ May 1, 2013 -> 09:59 PM) Take some balls from Reed to peg a Sox legend. I applaud him for it.

Awesome.

http://www.baseballamerica.com/draft/what-...merican-league/ I'm a fan of Trey Ball and would be very okay with that pick. I also like Stanek, but his stock has dropped this year and there are some injury concerns. DJ Peterson would be drafted for his bat, as he doesn't really have a defensive home. Not a favorite of mine. Also not big on Aaron Judge. Corner OF type, but the power hasn't really showed up despite being an impressive physical specimen.

Looked safe.

lol