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Jim Callis ‏@jimcallisBA Could still go either way. Hearing both. @professorfog: #WhiteSox moved on to college pitching vs the prep players at this point? #mlbdraft Reply Retweet Favorite

QUOTE (PolishPrince34 @ May 26, 2012 -> 07:01 AM) The only player I keep on hearing that the Sox are possibly going to take that I don't want them to draft is Michael Wacha. He has the smallest upside of all the pitchers they are rumored to be drafting: I perfer Straton, Stroman, Smora in that order. I'm not sold on Wacha either. I'd be fine with any of Heaney, Stratton, Smoral, or Stroman though.

Baseball America's Mock Draft 2.0

Mayo's 2nd mock: http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?...ticle_32149024 Sox interested in Stratton, Heaney, & Wacha as I previously guessed. I'm more in favor of Heaney and Stratton than Wacha though.

Thread is great. Hawk is f***ing awful. He makes my ears bleed. I will throw a party the day he's finally gone.

Chatting with a Scout about the 2012 Draft: http://www.minorleagueball.com/2012/5/18/3...-baseball-draft Interesting stuff. Particuarly on Stratton, Heaney, and Wacha who very easily could be White Sox draft picks.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ May 17, 2012 -> 10:21 PM) I do still like what Rangel Ravelo is doing with the bat at age 20. No power to speak of yet though. I think I may go see if I can hit up that Scouting the Sally guy, see if there are any reports about his D. From what I've heard, his future is likely at 1B.

Mayo's Top Ten Mock

Speaking of Odorizzi and Wil Myers recently, they were both promoted to AAA today.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseb...0,3921116.story Go for it Sox. Take whomever you think will be the BPA, age be damned.

From the BA draft chat going on right now. Would post the link but I'm at work as evidenced by my question.

QUOTE (JoeCoolMan24 @ May 16, 2012 -> 12:15 AM) Chicago White SoxRichie Shaffer, 3B, Clemson Shaffer has the most raw power of any college hitter in this class and has a very good chance of being a solid big league regular, but probably not a star. It'll be interesting to see if ownership allows the scouting department to spend up to the new, higher slot numbers, since they almost never exceeded the old figures. I've also heard them tied to Ohio prep lefty Matt Smoral. That's the second report we've heard on interest in Smoral. I like it. I'm not that high on Shaffer though.

QUOTE (iamshack @ May 14, 2012 -> 10:37 PM) What is the story on Odorizzi? Also, the Royals organization knows very much they need pitching, particularly of the advanced variety. They coveted all of Cole, Hultzen, Bauer, and Bundy in the 2011 draft but they were selected 1 through 4 unfortunately. Not that ending up with Bubba is a bad thing, but he doesn't fit an immediate need. (Though he still has crazy upside, he's just pretty far away) Once again for the 2012 draft they really want a college or advanced prep arm that can contribute relatively soon. Fully expect them to end up with one of Appel, Gausman, Zimmer, or possibly Wacha. They need to get some pitching into the window that is starting to open as all of their position players arrive and develop. Though if they wanted, the Royals could assuredly deal Wil Myers for young, cost controlled, high upside pitching.

QUOTE (iamshack @ May 14, 2012 -> 10:37 PM) What is the story on Odorizzi? http://www.minorleagueball.com/2012/5/7/30...sas-city-royals

QUOTE (fathom @ May 15, 2012 -> 07:43 PM) I doubt it will happen, but I'd be excited if Sox draft Victor Roache. He put up Nintendo numbers last year when everyone else struggled with the new bats. If he stayed healthy this year, I doubt he could possibly fall to the Sox. If the Sox do their homework and are okay with his medicals I'd be fine with it.

QUOTE (fathom @ May 15, 2012 -> 07:30 PM) I think we say this every year after the draft, but with the way Stoney and Hawk talk about the draft, it's hard to fathom a situation where KW drafts a high school pitcher. I'm fine with this philosophy. I very much dislike the aversion to prep players. It very much limits the White Sox potential talent pool. Especially in a year like this one where the college crop is rather weak for position players. I'm encouraged by reports that Kenny is interested in Courtney Hawkins. With the CBA changes the premier high school players need to be drafted early or not all.

QUOTE (fathom @ May 15, 2012 -> 07:25 PM) Based on KW's reaction to drafting Loux (or should I say passing on him), I can't see him taking Giolito. Nor can I. He will be seeking big money, and the risk of not signing him sucks as the slot amount is deducted from the total allocation if he walks.

It will be really interesting to see what happens with Giolito. Potentially the best prospect in the draft class, even with the elbow injury. He supposedly will release his medicals right around draft day. Many think he's UCLA bound.

QUOTE (Marty34 @ May 15, 2012 -> 07:18 PM) I'll preface this by saying that I don't follow the draft as closely as many, but I don't understand Deven Marrero as the 14th best prospect available. I get that he's a very good defensive SS by all accounts, but I don't see him being able to hit. Is him being the 14th best prospect in the draft reflective of this being a bad draft? As an aside I hope Max Fried falls to the Sox. I'm not a big Marrero fan either, but he has hit in years past and he is considered a lock to stick at SS. Supposedly the Pirates have been and still are very high on him. I also really like Fried, and would love to get him at 13. Likely the best LHP in this draft class.

Keith Law also has his first mock draft up. No idea what it says though, as I'm not an ESPN Insider.

Baseball America's 2012 Draft Top 100 is up for anyone interested. http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/draft...12/2613410.html

QUOTE (fathom @ May 14, 2012 -> 08:19 PM) Something I always worry about guys like Stroman is that he gets hyped up more than usual cause he played for Team USA. Also, I get so concerned about college guys with nasty sliders. With the difference in stitching on the ball, you run the risk of that pitch going from a plus pitch to an average one. I don't think there is much of any hype from playing on any of the USA teams for baseball. Especially considering the amount of prospects that end up participating in some capacity over their amateur careers. Stroman was actually relatively unhyped until just this season where he's joined the rotation and thrived. I can see reason not to draft Stroman though. There is certainly some risk associated with the upside. At this juncture the White Sox can't really afford to miss on a 1st round draft pick. They desperately need legitimate starting pitchers and position players of all kinds. It might behoove the organization to make a "safer" pick this year. IE a Heaney, Wacha, or Stratton.

My Stroman love aside, my early prediction for the Sox 1st round pick is Andrew Heaney.

QUOTE (danman31 @ May 14, 2012 -> 02:16 PM) Yeah, that would be against type for them. That said he has impressive strikeout numbers. He closed for Team USA though. Is that where he projects? Stroman was projected as a dominant reliever until this year where he's made a stellar transition to a starter. Some don't like his height, but his stuff is electric. He has a good fastball, a wipeout slider, and a decent changeup. Also throws a cutter every now and then. He's pitched himself into the top 10 to 15 of this draft class. I'm a fan and think he can remain a starter. If not, you have a high leverage reliever on your hands who won't need much of any time in the minors. http://www.minorleagueball.com/2012/4/13/2...-marcus-stroman

QUOTE (flavum @ May 14, 2012 -> 12:38 PM) This site has an update mock draft today. Has the Sox taking a Duke pitcher. Short guy. http://www.mymlbdraft.com/MLB-Mock-Draft-2012 Want.