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QUOTE (LDF @ Jun 12, 2015 -> 07:31 AM) i like A.J. Puk - sp tx a+m. alot. i also like Zak Collin - 1b and Bobby Dalbec - 1b. there is 2 more, i can't remember right now. don't know if there were drafted or not. but these are my fav's. i got to see how the cape plays out. Rutherford is my favorite guy in this draft, followed by Riley Pint, Jason Groome and Puk

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jun 8, 2015 -> 04:46 AM) Jonathan Gray (Rockies) hasn't exactly torn up the minor leagues...he was also from OU, if I remember correctly. What does that have to do with Hansen?

http://m.mlb.com/news/article/129878386/se...ediately-begins

QUOTE (Butter Parque @ Jun 11, 2015 -> 07:11 PM) I like this Ricky Mota. Obviously about 3 years too early to even discuss him, but so far, so good in the DSL. You're right but lets give credit where it's due. He reminds me of Jorge Mateo of the Yankees (In my opinion their top prospect not named Aaron Judge), but I think Mota has some more growing to do.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jun 11, 2015 -> 07:12 PM) Depends on how desperate they are for cash, and how willing the White Sox are to give it up. We've never really made that type of move, that I can recall...but it would make sense if the Jays looked at it as adding Samardzija and being able to add 1-2 more pieces with the cash sent over by the Sox. Their attendance has been just so-so this year (also had high expectations going in like us), so you'd have to imagine they're not exactly rolling in the dough. What did Forbes say about their profits/losses over the last 2-3 seasons? That would be one area to look at. The Blue Jays never made never made that type of move before, that's why they have to make it, they're in the mix for Papelbon. They could win the division this not only this year but they have the brightest immediate future of of all the teams in the east and Shark would cement that. Plus they have some pitching depth in their system

QUOTE (chitownsportsfan @ Jun 11, 2015 -> 06:40 PM) Let's be real, most working class fathers would kill for 3 days off in a row to attend their daughter's graduation halfway across the country. Robin could have easily taken a travel day, a day for his daughter, and been back after 2 days. That he took 3 says something about something IMO. I agree, be there for your daughter, but 3 days? I mean, come on. With great privilege comes great responsibility. You have one of 30 MLB managing jobs, how about you act like it? Of course, he has a lifetime job so he could probably take a week off and nobody would mind. Oh well, I can't stand his managing Parent will probably do a better job. You're overreacting. Breathe, chill out and calm down

The Blue Jays want pitching, I would trade them Shark for Hoffman and cash straight up.

QUOTE (IowaSoxFan @ Jun 11, 2015 -> 10:05 AM) Yes, but July 2nd guys are a crapshoot. Many of the guys that will get the largest bonuses will never advance beyond AA and an equal share of guys that sign for less than $250K will make the majors, there is just way to many variables in signing 15 and 16 year olds. Whereas the Cuban guys have quite a bit less volatility as they have performed for another 3-5 more seasons. They are the equivalent of the talent that is available in the draft, and while there is still a bust rate it is less so than that in the July 2 market. I would sacrifice signing some of those top guys in 2016 and 2017 if we can get the equivalent of 3 additional first round draft picks from Cuba in this class. While that's a sound philosophy, lets agree to disagree

I re-watching The Wire and wanted to see if there are any other people on here who are familar with the show. In my opinion is one of the greatest television shows off all time, in every aspect from the performances to the cinematography and especially the writing, (Showrunner David Simon wrote every epsiode). I love how each season dives into a different aspect of the 21st century American city (especially the inner cities) whether it's the war on drugs in post 9/11 America, the school system, the political machine or the media. I'm about to finish up season 1 today, and its even better on subsequent viewings. If you’re unfamiliar with The Wire, you need to check it out. "The King Stay The King."

QUOTE (chitownsportsfan @ Jun 10, 2015 -> 11:13 PM) FWIW, over the past 2 seasons, his partial one last year and now this one, Avi's isoD is like .60 That's pretty good. He gets hit quite a bit and he takes just enough walks that combined with his high average (I think he'll always hit at least around 280, with some seasons up around 310) that's going to result in a OBP of around 350-380. Not bad. What about his TWTW

Its only 10 games gice or take but Ricky Mota is having a solid start in the DSL. I think Alfaro and Nunez will be up with the AZL team to start their careers

Not bothered by it, family always comes first.

QUOTE (IowaSoxFan @ Jun 10, 2015 -> 02:20 PM) If you get Martinez, you really need to sign 3 or four of the guys to make it worth while. Add a guy like Randy Arozarena who BA says has a similar profile to Ian Happ. Add in a guy like Andy Ibanez and another SP like Vladimir Gutierrez and it is basically like adding four first round draft picks to the class. It will cost some of the higher end 16 years olds the next couple seasons, but you still get your entire pool to use, you just have to break it down into smaller chunks. They are attached to four of the top 30 July 2nd prospects, they're all 15/16. Usually a team signs like 7 players, at least a cycle

Trey Cabbage is a huge want

QUOTE (GreenSox @ Jun 9, 2015 -> 12:10 AM) The FA hitters are expensive and the bust rate is high. Chu and Ellsbury got outrageous contracts. Who's the big dog this year? Heyward (not a particularly good hitter) and Upton (a very good hitter) Both will have crazy prices. Heyward is still a very good player, the best defensive OF in the game.

My pacemaker shut down last night due to draft fever. Watching the draft now #NoSpoilersPlease Edit: Great pick by the Sox, a high end righty now enters the system. I think that he can make it add a starter, this is a Sox pick to the fullest.

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Jun 8, 2015 -> 09:20 AM) And Stephenson is exactly the type of hitter that the White Sox never develop. Big power with a lot of swing and miss potential in his game. Just you havent had succes with a player like that doesn't mean you stop trying. Should the team avoid Lefty Power Bats because Adam Dunn was a failure? Etc

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jun 8, 2015 -> 04:46 AM) Sounds like Tyler Kolek when you hear his physical description. Risky. Jonathan Gray hasn't exactly torn up the minor leagues...he was also from OU, if I remember correctly. That's correct. And I am pretty high on Kolek, he could be a stud but for him is all about developing secondary stuff.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jun 8, 2015 -> 03:03 AM) One more 2016 draft update: I'm told Oklahoma RHP Alec Hansen was up to 99 mph today. He's 6'7 or 6'8 with knockout stuff, 1-1 candidate. Seems that name came out of nowhere almost.... People say he's Dillon Tate to the extreme

2016 Draft Class:

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jun 8, 2015 -> 01:23 AM) And there are infinite nickname possibilities... Head, Cabbage Patch, Cabbage Patch Kid, Vegetable, am I missing some?

I hope the Sox draft Trey Cabbage, he's 6'4 180 and he has a nice left swing and strong arm. Plus hit tool. He pplays short but his future is at third: http://m.mlb.com/video/topic/18765768/v130...s-third-baseman

QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 7, 2015 -> 09:56 PM) Benintendi's numbers are just incredible coming out of that conference. I love his swing.

QUOTE (raBBit @ Jun 7, 2015 -> 09:13 PM) Give me Dillon Tate. I like Tate too, and Beneintendi***

QUOTE (Mike F. @ Jun 7, 2015 -> 07:29 PM) In a perfect world, who would you want the Sox to get in the draft at #8? For me, it's Tyler Jay easily. I'd be happy with Jay, Tucker, Stephenson, and Harris.