DirtySox

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Jun 2, 2011 -> 08:46 PM) Boston already hit a homerun last year on Ranaudo who slid massively due to some concerns but had just massive talent. Yep, and they would be willing to do it again. Theo was quoted saying they are prepared to spend plenty this draft because of the uncertainty of any changes that might arise this off-season in the CBA.

QUOTE (BearSox @ Jun 2, 2011 -> 07:52 PM) From everything I've read, it sounds like we shouldn't touch Purke with a 100 foot pole. I read a recent scouting report saying his fastball has dropped 4-5 mph since HS and he tires real fast. There are some serious injury concerns with him too. Couple that with his asking price, I have a feeling he will fall a lot and wind up returning to TCU. Pretty much. He isn't right at current time, and he isn't obligated to share his medicals either. Most speculation has him being picked by teams that have multiple selections and thereby can afford to miss out. Tampa and Boston are thrown around the most.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jun 2, 2011 -> 02:02 PM) When the Royals talent pans out, I might place them ahead of Tampa. Tampa has proven their system works. You are talking developmental aspects of the organizations. I would agree Tampa is ahead of KC in that regard. Speaking strictly on the sheer amount and quality of talent in the system, KC is/was generally considered number 1.

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Jun 2, 2011 -> 12:49 PM) And they're still only 2.5 games out in that monster of a division with one of the top 3 players in the AL missing nearly 30 games. The Rays are the model to follow in drafting, scouting, and development. Particularly in pitching. They just keep churning out solid to excellent arms. Their farm system was/is second only to the Royals and they will potentially leapfrog them after the draft.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Jun 2, 2011 -> 12:47 PM) No draft pick for Carlos Pena? They didn't offer him arbitration in fear that he would accept it.

QUOTE (The Ginger Kid @ Jun 2, 2011 -> 12:19 PM) how the hell do the Rays have 12 picks in the first 89? Carl Crawford +2 Picks, Rafael Soriano +2 Picks Grant Balfour +2 Picks Brad Hawpe +1 Pick Joaquin Benoit +1 Pick Randy Choate +1 Pick Chad Qualls +1 Pick First Round +1 Pick Second Round +1 Pick ___________________ = 12 Picks

Rafael Perez is imploding. Walk, wild pitch, throwing error.

Detroit wins. Cleveland about to win.

Blanke is in a funk at Kanny. 4 for his last 37.

QUOTE (Ozzie Ball @ Jun 1, 2011 -> 12:18 PM) Jim Callis with a bit of baseless speculation on the Sox' pick: Chris Reed sounds interesting. Lefty with low-90's FB, power slider, above average change. Not a lot of experience though, but he was born in London! Huzzah. He answered my question. Reed is number 60 on BA's draft top 200 for what it's worth. It's tough to be a draftnik/prospecter when your team doesn't have a 1st round pick.

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ May 31, 2011 -> 11:08 AM) And I'll be bitter if we don't take whomever slides at 47 and just pay em the money (after all, not having a pick until we have one should allow us the financial flexibility to pay above slot). We know it won't happen though. +1. Every draft I get some glimmer of hope, or I rationalize that this is the year the Sox will spend some money. Then we end up drafting Josh Phegley, or fail to sign early round picks (Morgado, Grimes, Terry, etc) which leads to ranting and bemoaning of the organization/farm system until the next draft rolls around where we start all over again. Fun times.

QUOTE (High Mileage @ May 30, 2011 -> 07:34 PM) I have not heard of this, but it may be true after all. He seemed to be pitching just fine when they sent him down, at the time I believed it was just a matter of who had options and who didn't. Soria, at least for the time being, is out as Royals' closer. Rookie Aaron Crow will take over... http://kansascity.royals.mlb.com/news/arti..._kc&c_id=kc

QUOTE (elrockinMT @ May 30, 2011 -> 07:56 PM) I would like to know if Adam Dunn is watching AJP anf asking for lessons on how to hit a tough lefty, or any lefty for that matter? AJ probably isn't the guy to seek hitting advice from.

QUOTE (fathom @ May 30, 2011 -> 07:28 PM) I'm right there with you. I no longer get upset when we lose a few in a row cause it makes it more inevitable that arrogant POS gets let go. Bingo. If it leads to Ozzie's departure it's undoubtedly worth it.

White Sox baseball. Lolz.

Benched.

Lester not looking so hot tonight.

QUOTE (Wanne @ May 30, 2011 -> 07:06 PM) These Red Sox announcers have to be THE most boring announcers in the game. zzzzzzzzzz Has to be better than Carnival Barker Hawk proclaiming Yaz is the most prominent and important member of Red Sox franchise history. Someone buy him a muzzle.

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ May 30, 2011 -> 06:07 PM) I've got a feeling this is going to be ugly. You and me both.

Soria just blew another one. Gives up a 2 run HR to Hunter. Royals trail 9 - 8. Can't say I disagree.

CST_soxvan Daryl Van Schouwen Bruney, marquez up; mcpherson, harrell down 2 minutes ago

QUOTE (flavum @ May 30, 2011 -> 12:08 PM) Maybe they've come to their senses and will send Sale down to start. Yes please.

Sickels has his 2nd Mock Draft up. 1st Round Supplemental Round As noted before predicting the supplemental round is an absolute shot in the dark, but it's a useful read if one cares to get a feel for the talent that will be available at that point. I'd love for Jackie Bradley Jr, Swihart, Hedges, Meo, Nimmo, Boyd, or Owens to be on the board at 47 but that would require a combination of luck and a willingness by the Sox to open their wallets for a few of the players noted.

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ May 29, 2011 -> 07:10 PM) And I can't wait. I tune into Royals games just to watch Hosmer hit. Hey, and what happened to Jeffress? He got demoted? For what? I believe they are converting him back into a starter.

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ May 29, 2011 -> 01:48 PM) Man, somebody on this board last year told me that liked Harrell and thought he had a future. I wish I could remember who it was. So I could just make fun of you for an hour or so. They must be taking notes from bumbling Hawk who likes to slurp the fringe prospects/organizational fodder that is the Sox farm system.