June 4, 20196 yr 3 minutes ago, SoxAce said: You're slipping DS. You usually have these picks like 5 minutes before they're announced. I had to cook dinner!
June 4, 20196 yr 2 minutes ago, flavum said: Saw Baty interviewed earlier. He’s an impressive guy. Why he’s 19.5 in high school, I have no idea. Beer was old too. I was a year younger than most in my class, but I turned 19 about a month into my junior year of college.
June 4, 20196 yr This woman sounds iike a robot. MLB network cutting this many corners on their draft broadcast?
June 4, 20196 yr 29 minutes ago, Balta1701 said: Without any special insight about his starting level - I would love to see him in AA in August. Wherever they do start him I hope he hits enough quickly enough that we can get him to that level. That's why I said A+ . With all the positives about his bat I first thought AA but then realized how aggressive that would be and no way they stick him in that park to start his journey.
June 4, 20196 yr 2 minutes ago, Look at Ray Ray Run said: Harold never stops giving. The 9th pick in the draft isnt just Freddie Freeman (a perennial MLB allstar) but hes Freddie with better power lol. I liked when he compared Abrams’ swing to Jarrod Dyson, haha. Good lord I would hope not.
June 4, 20196 yr 1 minute ago, Dick Allen said: Beer was old too. I was a year younger than most in my class, but I turned 19 about a month into my junior year of college. Yeah, I think the age concerns really matter. I was Batys age my sophomore year of college. I was 17 when my senior year season concluded in high school as I had a late birthday.
June 4, 20196 yr Based on the comments being made by the FO, I fully expect Vaughn (if healthy) to debut in the majors next summer. Seems like they're gonna fast track him. I applaud it, he's very polished
June 4, 20196 yr 2 minutes ago, DirtySox said: Seems like kind of a reach but Twins must be confident in developing his bat. Speed is amazing
June 4, 20196 yr I was 18 my whole senior year because I missed cutoff by one day. It severely hurt my draft standing.
June 4, 20196 yr Just now, Jose Abreu said: Based on the comments being made by the FO, I fully expect Vaughn (if healthy) to debut in the majors next summer. Seems like they're gonna fast track him. I applaud it, he's very polished They see a young core already in the majors with pitching reinforcements on the way. I imagine they want to add to it in short order. Next season could be really fun.
June 4, 20196 yr Sorry guys. Who was the player the Sox scouted in the Northeast in new Hampshire or Vermont?
June 4, 20196 yr 49 minutes ago, SoxAce said: If he played 3B, I'd love him lol. But I did say I believe his bat is very real. Much moreso than Parkman. I don't mind the pick at all. BTW, I like Vaughn's bat too. I believe that arm/field/run tools are significantly less volatile going from amateur to pro than the hit and power tools. Hit and power are the most volatile tools for a position player going from amateur to pro and that fact is why I view him as incredibly risky. I'd rather draft someone with insane upside that is capable of playing a position. A corner OF can be moved to 1B. So can a 3B or catcher. I've never questioned his current bat skills. I tend to believe in toolsy players with huge upside over safer players. It's a numbers game. The more of those types you draft, the more likely it is that you hit the jackpot. Same with pitchers. I believe in stuff guys. I believe you go upside in the 1st round and balance it with with safer players in the later high rounds. Edited June 4, 20196 yr by Jack Parkman
June 4, 20196 yr 1 minute ago, TheTruth05 said: Seems like kind of a reach but Twins must be confident in developing his bat. Speed is amazing I love Cavaco.
June 4, 20196 yr Just now, bmags said: I was 18 my whole senior year because I missed cutoff by one day. It severely hurt my draft standing. thank god for that, it led you to admin for soxtalk.
June 4, 20196 yr 1 minute ago, TheTruth05 said: Seems like kind of a reach but Twins must be confident in developing his bat. Speed is amazing He was a HUGE helium guy this year. They are probably going to get some savings too.
June 4, 20196 yr 1 minute ago, TheTruth05 said: Seems like kind of a reach but Twins must be confident in developing his bat. Speed is amazing I dont understand how he wasnt in any showcases. I was awful and played at area code and PG. I guess that was a long time ago, but how is it possible that he wasnt at AC or PG formally?
June 4, 20196 yr Just now, bmags said: I love Cavaco. Yea he could be a steal at 13,not sure I’d feel the same is the Sox took him at 13 either (unfortunately)
June 4, 20196 yr 1 minute ago, Sox80 said: Sorry guys. Who was the player the Sox scouted in the Northeast in new Hampshire or Vermont? Tre Fletcher.
June 4, 20196 yr Just now, chitownsportsfan said: thank god for that, it led you to admin for soxtalk. There is a higher power.
June 4, 20196 yr 3 minutes ago, Jose Abreu said: Based on the comments being made by the FO, I fully expect Vaughn (if healthy) to debut in the majors next summer. Seems like they're gonna fast track him. I applaud it, he's very polished With the numbers he put up in college I think it's safe to say we should be disappointed if his numbers don't warrant such a debut.
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