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QUOTE (Mike F. @ Mar 25, 2015 -> 09:24 PM) I was pretty sure that was the case. But with the way Rodon is pitching today, it seems like he's really comfortable with Austin behind the plate. He did call a good game. Maybe down the line Rodon & Austin can become our Jon Lester & David Ross.

QUOTE (raBBit @ Mar 25, 2015 -> 09:21 PM) Noooo. Austin will be in A ball. He's a ways off and is nowhere near a lock to make it to the bigs. Totally agree, he's a way off. I do expect that the backup catcher spot will be in a state of flux, no way Soto holds the job down all year.

QUOTE (LDF @ Mar 25, 2015 -> 07:31 PM) just b/c of the pedigree, i still would take a chance, actually next int'l signing, i want the sox to break the bank and sign alot. the farm while doing very good, is still in a fragile state. the sox can't even find a decent prospect to use as a backup, they still need develop time. I wouldn't break the bank for one player, I like what the Sox did last year and spread the bonus pool around on a group of players. I would like to see the Sox trade for more international cash. If they're going to over spend, then I would like to see the Sox go all in on this guy in 2016 Kiley McDaniel: "One more name has been brought up as a high end guy in the 2016 class: Venezuelan C Abraham Gutierrez, who trains with former big leaguer Carlos Guillen. Gutierrez is average to plus across the board with precocious all fields power and the tools to stick behind the plate. He’s obviously also very young, so it’s very early to throw lofty comparisons around like with Maitan, but scouts have said Gutierrez’s overall game is along the lines of Mike Piazza." I say this because I would like to see the Sox start investing heavily into the Catching position. You have to build your team up the middle and thats starts with the battery, I know that there is a dearth of elite catching prospects currently, but if you want to buck that trend then you have to start investing heavily into the position, whether thats in the draft or the July 2nd market.

Its my first time watching Rodon live and the dude can pitch. I was thinking about his pitch repertoire, I knew that he threw a fastball, slider and a changeup but I didn't know that he threw a cutter, which is good for him and his development. I'd still send him down to Charlotte to work on his command and call him up in May, get that extra year of control

QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Mar 24, 2015 -> 11:56 PM) After coming across and reading some articles on Guerrero Jr, I also want him signed by us. (Was also a big fan of his dad too) I have concerns about his bat speed and is going to be fun to see his body develop

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Mar 25, 2015 -> 10:48 AM) A Sale-Jose Fernandez-Q-Shark-anybody rotation would be the best in baseball I don't think Fernandez should count, he came from an American High School

Q definitely deserves it, he's having a better spring and HE'S BEEN ON THE TEAM LONGER. He's also going to be on the team for years to come, can't say that about Shark.

QUOTE (raBBit @ Mar 23, 2015 -> 06:26 PM) This is an exceptionally light catching class. Chris Betts is a HS catcher and he's the only catcher I have heard of in this class. Garrett Wolforth and Wyatt Cross are both wants. Wolforth's dad is pitching guru, Ron Wolforth who runs the Texas Baseball Ranch. He is by far the youngest kid in the draft, add be was original slated to be draft eligible in 2016 (Where he was related add one of the top players), but he reclassified to 2015. Kiley McDaniel has his arm rated at 70 and says that he has an advanced feel at the plate (He's an switch hitter). He's 6'3 185lbs. Wyatt Cross is a 6'3, 190lbs catcher or of Colorado, his contact skills might be lagging a bit but he has well above average bat speed, and huge power potential. Some scouts say that he is elite begone the plate.

QUOTE (StRoostifer @ Mar 4, 2015 -> 03:25 PM) Great work Joshua, much appreciated!!! Rodon, nuff said. I can see why Anderson is moving so quickly, his bat speed really is something. Danish has got some sick movement on his FB and slider, wow! I would not want to stand in the batters box against him. Adams looks to have some decent sink on his FB, the slider is really nice and I like the curve ball he threw for the K. Montas, love his easy delivery and boy does the catchers mitt pop when he throws the FB. I like J. Mitchell's bat speed a lot, not like TA but still good. Love the curve ball and tailing FB from Andrew Mitchell. Definitely another one to keep an eye on. Micah, just cannot wait to see what he can do with healthy legs. Again, great work and I really enjoyed the vids. Thanks, im going to keep on adding as more video becomes available and more prospects are added to the system.

QUOTE (LDF @ Mar 20, 2015 -> 09:07 AM) you and many poster who have stated this, is correct. pls don not get me wrong, but if the system is fully stacked with prospects, then yes. but this system is not, so the best options, getting players who can make the majors quicker and who can help the parent team quickly, esp if that player is being drafted b/c of, let say, a position that is needed. if you draft by need your system isn't getting better, and your window isn't opening any wider. But if your system is lacking talent (The Sox are still behind the curve when it comes to position players), you HAVE to draft the best player available. If you draft by need, your team actually being worst and your window closes even faster. How different would the conversation around the Cubs be if they drafted Jon Gray over Kris Bryant? How different would the Sox be if they drafted Mike Trout over Jared Mitchell?

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Mar 20, 2015 -> 08:42 AM) They can use some pitching, but always take the best player on your board, no matter what sport. See Trailblazers, Portland, Bowie, Sam. Completely agree, that's how you build dynasties (And great farm systems).

Just stayed watching the game from the begining, no spoilers

QUOTE (oneofthemikes @ Mar 18, 2015 -> 10:56 AM) Tucker has been one of my favorite prospects in this draft for quite a while. Looks to be a phenomenal contact hitter that could grow into some power too. Mine too, he swings just like Ted Williams it's uncanny. I think that he is the best prep outfielder and you're right about his contact skills being phenomenal, some reports I read love his athleticism and think that he could hold his own in center. I would love it if the Sox drafted him.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Mar 17, 2015 -> 03:01 PM) For Weaver I mean now, versus then, and the effect it might have on a guy with a similar body and current injury issues. Weaver also has a history of back issues, and that during the last few seasons he has been pretty prone to a variety of different injuries, I cant give a concrete answer but ill look into it.

Pipe dream, but I would love to have Jarrod Dyson on the Sox.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Mar 14, 2015 -> 04:04 PM) http://m.whitesox.mlb.com/news/article/112...s-role-develops Thome stays the same good guy as his baseball role evolves.... I would like to see Brian Anderson join the org in a similar role or in a scouting capacity, assuming he dosnent make the team.

I would comp Michael Matuella to Jared Weaver, but with more velocity. They have very similar frames, both stand at 6'7 and have similar profiles as pitchers.

Why don't the Sox wear practice jersey's during ST? I always wondered about that.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Mar 14, 2015 -> 03:56 PM) Lots of comps with Soler out there. I've seen him comped to Soler, I think Micker could be more athletic one 3 he's done growing into his body

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Mar 14, 2015 -> 09:06 AM) It is WAY too early to be leaning on numbers with Micker. It is too early, especially when you consider his situation but the reports of him coming out of instructs said that he made improvements to his game. With Micker, all you want to hear is that he is improving and that he is holding his own. This is his age 18 season after all. I think Micker might have the highest ceiling in the system and he could be one of the best prospects in all of baseball in the next couple of years.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Mar 13, 2015 -> 05:49 PM) The only caveat is reserving that ranking until Micker tears up Kanny without a 35-40% k rate. I expect him to have a solid year, remember he was 17 last year

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Mar 12, 2015 -> 06:50 PM) Hawkins AFTER Trey? C'mon, that's ridiculous. And Danish so low? I guess you can argue Adolfo on POTENTIAL, but Micker's MILES away right now. Still a big improvement from last year's list, which was beyond ridiculous from MLB. I would switch out Micah and Danish, Adolfo is right where he should be in my opinion.

Alfaro is 16, not 19.

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