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QUOTE (flavum @ Jul 12, 2013 -> 08:24 PM) It's almost like they have to do something with Hawkins right now, but what? Can you just pull the plug on his season, send him to Instructional League, and start all over next year? Yes. He is not doing himself any good this way. I wonder when he last had his eyes checked.

QUOTE (Ozzie Ball @ Jul 11, 2013 -> 02:29 PM) Personally I would have ranked Zapata and would have had him top 5, but I can certainly understand the argument for leaving him out. How can you rank a 16 year old who has only played wherever 16 year olds from St. Thomas play. Is he sked for DSL next year?

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Jul 10, 2013 -> 08:56 AM) Here is the 11-25 portion of the list. On Friday we'll publish the Top 10, full list and a list of players who just missed. The five contributing voters were Balta1701, danman31, Jake, NorthsideSideSox72 and witesoxfan. Discuss... EDIT TO ADD LINK TO FULL LIST: HERE IT IS How come Jason is not on the voting team?

Caulfield is correct. Hawk has really been on the Beckham Bandwagon lately. Yesterday he called him the best hitter on the team (or was it Stone), he has always talked about his energy, defense, etc. Not that it isn't true. Even when GB pulled his bonehead play and wiped out the 3B on that pop up, Hawk went easy on him. I still would like to know if he could play short on a regular basis.

Now what's he gonna cost at the arbitration table? Bend over, Jerry.

Rockies just sent down Colvin yesterday. Don't know what happened to him. Looks like he forgot how to hit, looks terrible. Must be taking the opposite of PED's -- whatever that is. Last year he was very good.

Alexi just got hurt.

I'm not giving up on Sanchez. Just turned 21, prob moved up to AAA too soon, but that's ok. Still improving every year, 7 weeks to go in 2013 season. With a second year in AAA next season, he'll be better. If he turns out to be a super utility player his first few years in majors, who cares?

Probably blaming each other.

Luis Castillo not on our DSL roster

Since this thread is about shortstops, why doesn't Robin find out if Beckham can play like a big league SS?

How long has Lauman been in charge of scouting?

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jul 8, 2013 -> 07:28 PM) That could have been an issue but Frank was with the A's. Supposedly, Rios had to be stopped from attacking KW. I now like Rios much better than I did five minutes ago.

I still say Hawkins should not be close to #1 ranking. That does not mean I am not pulling for him -- I am. But a #1 prospect should be a very good baseball player whereever he is playing. If he were at Kanny instead of W-S, would his numbers be as good as Micah Johnson's? I doubt it. He is struggling to hit .200 and strikes out over 50% of the time. Those facts should preclude him from that high of a ranking. He is not even close to Phegley. Do you think Hawkins could hit .316 in AAA? No. Is he as good a hitter as Ravelo or Johnson? No. And as far as Zapata goes, can't we wait for him to play a few games somewhere? If he is just 16, that means he is 4 years removed from Little League. Listing Hawkins as #1 reminds me of Joe Borchard. Almost everyone at ST thought he was #1 long after he showed be was not big league quality. If he repeats at High A next year and handles it, I'll be on his bandwagon, too. Not now.

Two shortstops in the Rookie Leagues have caught my eye. Toby Thomas at Bristol (2013 draft pick) and Zach Voight at Great Falls (2012 pick).

Please don't make Courtney Hawkins #1.

QUOTE (Jake @ Jul 6, 2013 -> 01:31 PM) Black is 26, in AA, and a 14th rounder. He's been old at every level he's played and I don't think we should think about him and Wilkins the same way. They very well may both wash out, but Wilkins is a lot closer to being a legitimate prospect IMO Paul Goldschmidt was also old at every level. That's what happens when a player goes to college for 4 years.

Axelrod is overpaid.

Rockies aren't parting with Arenado or Dahl. Rutledge is a possibility after Tulo returns next week. I have always liked outfielder Charlie Blackmon. Newcomer Corey Dickerson seems to have moved ahead of him. Rockies should be a good trading partner, because one pitcher could make a huge difference for them.

Will someone please explain why kids from St. Thomas are subject to the MLB Draft, but kids from DR and Venezuela are immediate free agents.

He'll have a few more opportunities to pitch in games that are beyond hope.

QUOTE (bbilek1 @ Jun 29, 2013 -> 03:04 PM) Are you serious? Only half serious. I meant that they signed 18 pitchers, probably all of whom are ticketed for Bristol or Great Falls, plus they have several pitchers held over from last year on those rosters, so I can't get too disappointed if we fail to sign a couple of mid 30's round pitchers, because there are not going to be enough innings for them anyway. Of course, I know little about the two remaining unsigned pitcher draft picks, and you never know who is going to step up, so I am half non - serious.

QUOTE (Noonskadoodle @ Jun 30, 2013 -> 12:02 AM) This is who you want....Pair this lefty with Sale going forward DY-NA-MITE Is he a Boros client?

Robin's primary thought process now is probably to figure out how not to be the 2014 Manager but still collect his salary for 2014.

Speaking of the old days of SoxTalk, where is Rex Hudler? He was the best. There were a few other names that I can't remember but would know them if I saw them.