DirtySox

QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 17, 2011 -> 09:40 AM) I really don't understand how Viciedo isn't thought of as a top 10-20 prospect in baseball. It's because he isn't eligible for most prospect lists. His rookie status was exhausted last year.

QUOTE (danman31 @ Jun 15, 2011 -> 11:12 PM) Petricka could be close, but the lack of a promotion to High-A followed by his injury stops that. Indeed. Also the fact that Holmberg is only 19 in Low-A whereas Petricka is 23.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 15, 2011 -> 10:41 PM) Would Holmberg be our #1 pitching prospect? I would imagine so. I think Reed would be his only real competition, and he's a reliever.

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Jun 15, 2011 -> 10:29 PM) KW has truly sodomized this organization with his horrific and short-sighted moves the last 3+ years. I truly think a rebuild is in the cards sometime in the near future. Not sure I would want Kenny in charge of it though.

The bad trade continues to be bad.

QUOTE (danman31 @ Jun 15, 2011 -> 03:33 PM) So Gardeck isn't official yet is he? Doesn't sound like it.

QUOTE (MAX @ Jun 14, 2011 -> 11:45 PM) Honestly, it makes me think they are over paying and impatient. I've been wrong before though. Over-slot deals aren't made official until August, so they aren't overpaying.

Looking like Gardeck will sign. I'm a fan of this pick. http://www.southsidesox.com/2011/6/14/2221...te-sox-prospect

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jun 14, 2011 -> 12:48 AM) What was the signing bonus for KWJR? Does anyone know? $150,000

Law on Reed:

QUOTE (JoeCoolMan24 @ Jun 13, 2011 -> 12:44 AM) Reed throws 99? s***, no wonder why he was blowing away people at every league so far. Hope that fastball has some movement. Would like to see Coop teach him a cutter, increase that repertoire. He was in KG's minor league update today. Notes a fastball that has consistently gotten into the upper 90s, with a low-80s slider with good movement and almost doubles as a changeup due to the velocity separation. Also thinks he could be in the Bigs by September.

QUOTE (JoeCoolMan24 @ Jun 13, 2011 -> 12:43 AM) Really? I thought when we got him, he was supposed to be a plus fielder at 3B? Nope. His defense was always questionable.

QUOTE (Palehosefan @ Jun 12, 2011 -> 10:42 PM) You really still are hanging on to hope? Even after the interview with Buddy Bell basically said his swing didn't respond well to the coaching and reverted back to the norm? He's going to be 25 years old in less than two months, I just don't see it. I see a 4th outfielder or a 2nd division starter at best.

aaronfitt Aaron Fitt 6th-round pick. Athleticism, compact swing. Like him. RT @fallsrich: What kind of prospect is Marcus Semien seems like a complete player? 4 minutes ago Favorite Retweet Reply

Krist just hit a 2 run bomb in his first at bat against the definition of a soft-tosser. Only his 2nd of the year though.

Game starting now on ESPNU. Johnson on the mound, and both Semien/Krist in the lineup as well.

QUOTE (JoeCoolMan24 @ Jun 12, 2011 -> 01:00 PM) On TV? On ESPNU. For me at least.

QUOTE (danman31 @ Jun 12, 2011 -> 10:46 AM) And Justin Jones, former Sox pick, got the start in the win. I assume Johnson goes tonight. Johnson indeed pitches tonight.

A brief White Sox draft review by Sickels: http://www.minorleagueball.com/2011/6/11/2...icago-white-sox

Royals call up Moose. Too early in my opinion, but exciting nonetheless. Too bad he can't pitch. That rotation is abysmal.

Goldstein - AL Central Draft Wrap

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jun 8, 2011 -> 10:39 PM) Apparently, Jerry Krause got lost somewhere between Mexico and Venezuela. Rescue him, somebody!!!! At the very least, a BOLO or APB. The D-Backs can rescue him, as that is where he is employed currently.

QUOTE (SoxFan1 @ Jun 8, 2011 -> 10:31 PM) Since KW has come to the Sox, we're one of the highest spending teams on Latin American players..... The Sox have spent almost zilch during the international signing period over the last few years. Largely because of the Wilder Scandal. The signing of Dayan and Alexei pale in comparison to what other teams spend on international talent.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 8, 2011 -> 10:21 PM) Oh totally, there's no one on this site that preaches that fact more than I do. Jerry will never go above slot after the first round, as he won't want to have Bud cancel on their deli dates. Yea. He is far too involved with the draft decisions. He constantly hammers home that college players are the best choice as they are safer, and closer to the majors. Gonzalez reiterated this tripe in his pre-draft piece.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 8, 2011 -> 10:15 PM) It was extremely uninspiring. I have no idea what our scouting department is doing. It was like someone dared them that they could draft 30 players without taking a high schooler. So now not only do we avoid Boras clients, but we don't draft high school players? Hint. It's not the scouting. It's Jerry. It's his preference for college players and his adherence to paying slot.