June 5, 20187 yr The draft thread is kind of hard to follow with intermittent NM reaction and draft action
June 5, 20187 yr Author Just now, Jose Abreu said: Then why aren't we talking about moving Madrigal, who was announced as a SS? Why not try him in LF or something? Honestly, because he has more value at SS. You wait as long as you can to move him to maximize his value.
June 5, 20187 yr He's got what? 1.5 years in the minors at the least? So 2020 at the earliest? Let him, Burger and whoever else play down at the minors for 1.5 years and meanwhile we'll have a pretty clear picture by then of what exactly Anderson is and will be as well as Moncada. Outside of Burger all the guys can play other positions pretty easily. So if that means Madrigal 2b or ss... Anderson at ss, 3b, or OF, and moncada at 2b or 3b so be it. We'll figure it out. At the very worst (best) you have what the Cubs have -- you have Zobrist, Baez, Happ, Russell, Bryant, etc. all moving in and out of the infield and LF, etc. I mean look at the Brewers this year -- people were like where you going to play Santana, Braun, Yelich, Thames, etc. etc. and Counsell just said there will be injuries that happen and off days etc. And guess what? It happened exactly like that. Also people like Santana all of a sudden have an off year after a great year last year. I don't have a problem at all. Let it all play out. At the worst you have some guys DH, play LF, CF, etc for a day or two a week. There are enough AB's to go around. Edited June 5, 20187 yr by BrianAnderson
June 5, 20187 yr 24 minutes ago, Frank_Thomas said: Did they interview him after was drafted? Any video or audio out there if they did? Briefly. It isn't worth looking for, just the usual "I'm grateful" fluff
June 5, 20187 yr https://mobile.twitter.com/Burgatron13/status/1003786686533390336 Burger welcoming him to the family. Love Burger.
June 5, 20187 yr 1 hour ago, Tony said: They took probably the best pure hitter in the draft. Could be a top of the order mainstay for years. Or he could be Beckham. Not likely to be Beckham, he has the bat speed to get to fastballs.
June 5, 20187 yr I was biting my nails at the bar praying they’d take him and not singer. I’m so fucking ecstatic right now
June 5, 20187 yr Another college guy yay. Why not take a more upside guy in Groshans or Stewart? Instead we draft yet another flawed college player. Don't get me wrong I like Madrigal but he's a midget. He'll never hit for any power.
June 5, 20187 yr Hahn growing out the stress beard I see. Love this pick. It was either him or Kelenic for me (impartial to WI, also Gavin Lux went to my brothers HS).
June 5, 20187 yr So where does he start? I’m sure he’ll get a token few games at Great Falls, but will he go to Kannapolis or Winston-Salem after that? The IF situation is actually pretty crowded for both clubs. He’ll obviously take precedent over all those guys, but just not sure how aggressive they’ll be with him this year.
June 5, 20187 yr Just now, Chicago White Sox said: So where does he start? I’m sure he’ll get a token few games at Great Falls, but will he go to Kannapolis or Winston-Salem after that? The IF situation is actually pretty crowded for both clubs. He’ll obviously take precedent over all those guys, but just not sure how aggressive they’ll be with him this year. Promote Laz and start him in Kanny. No point in wasting ABs in GF.
June 5, 20187 yr 3 minutes ago, Chicago White Sox said: So where does he start? I’m sure he’ll get a token few games at Great Falls, but will he go to Kannapolis or Winston-Salem after that? The IF situation is actually pretty crowded for both clubs. He’ll obviously take precedent over all those guys, but just not sure how aggressive they’ll be with him this year. I would think W-S. They started Collins there and Madrigal has 3x the hit tool. You don't move fringe guys over your top stud unless the sox really like Laz Rivera that I somehow missed.
June 5, 20187 yr 4 minutes ago, Chicago White Sox said: So where does he start? I’m sure he’ll get a token few games at Great Falls, but will he go to Kannapolis or Winston-Salem after that? The IF situation is actually pretty crowded for both clubs. He’ll obviously take precedent over all those guys, but just not sure how aggressive they’ll be with him this year. Nick H. suggested W-S tonight.
June 5, 20187 yr 2 minutes ago, DirtySox said: Nick H. suggested W-S tonight. Bingo. Which is the correct move. Hell, I'd be shocked if he doesn't get a token of playing time in AA before the year is up. Hit tool is that advanced.
June 5, 20187 yr I'm 100% in favor of W-S. I hate that we draft advanced college hitters and leave them in the low minors for entire seasons. Edited June 5, 20187 yr by mac9001
June 5, 20187 yr Good points all around. And let’s be honest, he’s going to start 2019 in AA so it does make sense for him to spend some in Winston-Salem this year.
June 5, 20187 yr 28 minutes ago, mac9001 said: Promote Laz and start him in Kanny. No point in wasting ABs in GF. Rotate Laz and Madrigal between 2B and SS at WS.
June 5, 20187 yr I honestly think Hostetler may have had him slotted 1-1 based on his retelling of his meeting with Madrigal. Comparing him to India will be fun to witness in the coming years. I’m happy. This is our spark plug for 2020 and on.
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