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recap up: http://www.chicagonow.com/future-sox/2015/...nderson-homers/

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jun 24, 2015 -> 10:47 PM) With all the PR in the offseason, it's a bit surprising that Olivera is the one raking and Moncada has been a bust (so far). I'm not so sure Yasmani Tomas would have been the best signing, either. He's done "okay" but he's certainly not a plus defender, either. Has anyone watched any DBacks games this year?? I noticed he's not hitting for nearly as much power as was projected, either. Moncada just turned 20 years old, is in a new country for the first time (Greenville, SC is a little different than Cuba), and is facing pitchers that are far more advanced than those pitchers (of his age) in Cuba. He's hardly a bust.

Recap is up: http://www.chicagonow.com/future-sox/2015/...or-great-falls/

QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 22, 2015 -> 09:10 PM) I know most teams have former players go to the MLB draft to announce the selections, but Danks should really go next year. He's played a huge role in getting the Sox very high picks. 100% agree.

Article and video on Dante Flores, 2B USC. http://www.rotorob.com/2015/03/12/can-conf...-back-on-track/

Orvis is a total "throwback" player. You're drafting a lefty bat that performed in SEC, the name Sikes, and a solid mustache.

QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Jun 10, 2015 -> 12:03 PM) Article on Comito from the Des Moines register mentions the White Sox as scouting him hard. Also says he's likely going to school unless he went in the firest 7 rounds. Iowa Coach on Comito: "Chris is a hard throwing (90 mph this fall) right-hander with a good breaking ball. He is a proven winner, competes well, and has great leadership potential. Chris has a huge upside and a bright future at Iowa. We love that Chris can already pound the strike zone, which should allow for him to compete early in his career. We are thrilled Chris has chosen to be a Hawkeye." - 2014 Perfect Game Underclass All-American Honorable Mention - Ranked as the 417th-best prospect nationally by Perfect Game

QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Jun 9, 2015 -> 04:00 PM) Thanks KyYIE23. I'm curious to see if the Sox continue to start him or move him into a relief role. BA Article from 2014 "Schroeder transitioned from infielder to catcher in high school in hopes of increasing his draft stock, and he spent two years at Polk State (Fla.) JC. The Athletics drafted him in the 14th round this June, but he opted to transfer to Coastal Carolina for his junior year. Defensively, his blocking and receiving are strong, but he needs to improve his footwork to ensure smoother transfers and lower pop times. At the plate, the switch-hitter struggled this summer, hitting .236 between the regular season and playoffs. He needs to improve his pitch recognition, but he has strength in his 6-foot-2, 210-pound frame."

More on Erwin from The Augusta Chronicle: (link: http://chronicle.augusta.com/content/blog-...player-reports) "Clemson Jr. LHP Zack Erwin: Among a stable of projectable left-handers on Clemson's staff, Erwin is the leader of that group. He's incredibly long and full of projection, and it's tantalizing coming from the left side. His fastball was 86-90 with good tailing action and arm-side life. He doesn't go inside with as much confidence as Crownover, but he's capable of working both sides enough. Coming from a three-quarters slot and solid extension at 90 on the outer half is tough to hit. Erwin's curveball was 73-75 with good two-plane action, and very good late bite for the velocity. The depth isn't as strong as Crownover's, but it comes at a different shape from a lower slot. Erwin will get under his breaking balls at times by dropping his arm slot, and he can also cut his finish short and leave the ball up. But the delivery is clean for the most part. He throws a tighter breaking ball at 81-83 that looks like a slider. It's basically the same shape and depth but at more velo, so you could call it a change-of-pace breaking ball. I never saw a changeup from Erwin, so the two breaking balls feed off each other as a change of pace. Erwin should probably work on adding a touch of extension and finish more consistently to keep the arm slot up, but the framework is there for a projectable starting pitcher who could add a tick or two of velo and have three solid pitches."

BA Scouting report: "Erwin is the top pitching prospect on a talented Clemson squad that includes pro prospects all over the diamond. At his best, Erwin will show the potential for three above-average pitches. His fastball can bump 92 mph, but operates mostly at 88-90. Erwin commands his fastball well to his arm side, with the ability to go up and down the zone, and he can also hit the zone down and to his glove side. His best secondary pitch is his curveball, which projects as an above-average pitch. When Erwin is on top of it, the offering shows 1-to-7 break and consistently tight spin. His third pitch is a split-finger changeup, which he can pound down and to both sides of the plate. The change shows late fade and tumble, and is a swing-and-miss pitch when Erwin buries it at the knees, though he can hang it at times. Erwin is an outstanding athlete, with a well-coordinated stride and excellent balance. He uses his torso well, and gets outstanding extension towards the plate, allowing his stuff to jump on hitters."

RHP Grayson Long gone too -- fits the high floor, 4-5, quick riser WSox like.

LF Rhett Wiseman, college performer from Vandy off the board.

Detailed post about White Sox first round pick, Vanderbilt RHP Carson Fulmer: http://www.chicagonow.com/future-sox/2015/...und-draft-pick/

Quick write-up post on the White Sox selecting Carson Fulmer with the 8th pick: http://www.chicagonow.com/future-sox/2015/...-with-8th-pick/ There is video attached to the Draft Tracker: http://www.chicagonow.com/future-sox/2015/...t-tracker-2015/ Expect a detailed Fulmer piece from me later this evening. FULMER!!! :D

Nick Capra, Director of Player Development on Rondon: “Offensively, he’s getting much, much better from the left side. It’s a matter of mechanics. We are trying to get him to use his legs more – he doesn’t use them all that much in aspects of the game – both offensively and defensively. He has a chance to be a special player,” said Capra. Article Link: http://www.chicagonow.com/future-sox/2015/...-kirk-champion/