DirtySox Posted April 15 Author Share Posted April 15 15 minutes ago, joejoesox said: So is Bazzana still considered to go #1 There isn't really a clear cut super obvious 1-1 guy. But probably either Condon/Bazzana. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold's Leg Lift Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 53 minutes ago, joejoesox said: So is Bazzana still considered to go #1 Cleveland is a tough one to figure out. They love their contact oriented middle infielders. Their system is littered with them and that would lean more towards Wetherholt (man some guys REALLY like him) than Bazzana. They did take DeLauter a couple years ago so maybe they go with a higher ceiling guy like Cags or Condon. I would be surprised if they take one of the pitchers but they are a data driven org and Burns is a data darling. Hopefully they take one of Wetherholt or Bazzana because that's a better chance Cags or Smith get to pick 5. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joejoesox Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 20 minutes ago, Harold's Leg Lift said: Cleveland is a tough one to figure out. They love their contact oriented middle infielders. Their system is littered with them and that would lean more towards Wetherholt (man some guys REALLY like him) than Bazzana. They did take DeLauter a couple years ago so maybe they go with a higher ceiling guy like Cags or Condon. I would be surprised if they take one of the pitchers but they are a data driven org and Burns is a data darling. Hopefully they take one of Wetherholt or Bazzana because that's a better chance Cags or Smith get to pick 5. was listening to the latest Future Sox video on YouTube, they really like Hagen Smith, Bryce Rainer, Bazzana and Burns. I've seen a few mocks and multiple sites have the Sox picking Konnor Griffin... like really? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold's Leg Lift Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 5 minutes ago, joejoesox said: was listening to the latest Future Sox video on YouTube, they really like Hagen Smith, Bryce Rainer, Bazzana and Burns. I've seen a few mocks and multiple sites have the Sox picking Konnor Griffin... like really? Griffin has outrageous tools. I keep going back and forth between him and Rainer. I'm out on Bazzana and half out on Burns. I'm not sure Bazzana stays on the dirt or how his power will translate to the next level. I still think Burns is a reliever but I'm trying to keep a sort of open mind. I will be very happy if they get Cags, Smith or Griffin/Rainer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PolishPrince34 Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 Law has a big write up on some HS/College players : Lindsey, Honeycutt, Yesavage, Rainer, Curiel, Sirota etc. My school is blocking my athletic so I can't share. Lindsey, Rainer, Yesavage Stock up Honeycutt, Siorta-Down Curiel-Thinks he should stay in school and let the body develop can possibly be a top draft pick down the road if stays with the commitment to LSU. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joejoesox Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 (edited) 1 hour ago, Harold's Leg Lift said: Griffin has outrageous tools. I keep going back and forth between him and Rainer. I'm out on Bazzana and half out on Burns. I'm not sure Bazzana stays on the dirt or how his power will translate to the next level. I still think Burns is a reliever but I'm trying to keep a sort of open mind. I will be very happy if they get Cags, Smith or Griffin/Rainer. I can definitely see the tools, plus the kid is what...going on 18 and already 6'4, dude could be a giant at 21 re: Smith, you want the Sox to take pitching this high in the draft? Edited April 15 by joejoesox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold's Leg Lift Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 35 minutes ago, joejoesox said: I can definitely see the tools, plus the kid is what...going on 18 and already 6'4, dude could be a giant at 21 re: Smith, you want the Sox to take pitching this high in the draft? Yes. I'm not afraid to draft college pitching especially when you can get arguably the best pitcher in the draft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joejoesox Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 40 minutes ago, Harold's Leg Lift said: Yes. I'm not afraid to draft college pitching especially when you can get arguably the best pitcher in the draft. that's fair, and not a bad take figuring the Sox have proven to be unable to successfully develop a high tool hitter who didn't already come prepackaged to them that way such as Robert. but lots of toolsy hitters probably available at 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold's Leg Lift Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 Dems a lot of scouts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtySox Posted April 16 Author Share Posted April 16 (edited) Law saw Rainer recently. Quote The annual National High School Invitational tournament took place this week at the USA Baseball Complex in Cary, NC, but the draft talent there was very light, with Harvard-Westlake shortstop Bryce Rainer the only projected first-round pick on any of the 16 teams. Rainer helped his cause with a strong week, and he is likely to be one of the first two high school hitters selected this year, along with Mississippi outfielder Konnor Griffin. Griffin is the toolshed, while Rainer is the more polished player and plays the more valuable position. His hit tool is still the biggest variable, but he did show he could hit decent stuff in Cary while continuing to play superb defense. Rainer’s not just a plus defender at short with a 70 arm — he hit 95 mph in a relief appearance as well, but please miss me with any two-way talk — he’s a leader in the field, involved in every play, directing teammates, serving as the sort of on-field captain you hope your shortstop or your catcher can be. He has a sound swing with some loft to drive the ball, showing he had extra-base power the other way, but it’s not great bat speed and that has borne out over the past 12 months in the small sample of pitches he’s seen with above-average velocity. He does so many other things well that I think he’s worthy of a top-10 pick, even with concerns about how well he’ll catch up to big-league fastballs. https://theathletic.com/5414137/2024/04/15/2024-mlb-draft-kellon-lindsey-trey-yesavage-vance-honeycutt/ Edited April 16 by DirtySox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Quin Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 2 hours ago, DirtySox said: I need him to cool off just a little bit 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtySox Posted April 17 Author Share Posted April 17 https://futurestarsseries.com/mlb-draft-mock-draft-4-0/ Kurtz going 1st overall would be wild. Quote There continues to be a ton of buzz surrounding the Chicago White Sox and high school bluechips at pick No. 5. Plenty of brass have been in to see Griffin on multiple occasions, and they seem to like him a good deal, but it’s Rainer who continues to hear his name surge into this spot. It’s been a resurgent spring with an improved hit tool, more assertiveness and physicality in the box, all whilst maintaining his impressive defensive and athletic chops. He’s got a shot to be the first prep off the board and Chicago seems smitten with the high schooler some insist on throwing Colson Montgomery comparisons on. I'm pretty sold on Rainer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 8 minutes ago, DirtySox said: https://futurestarsseries.com/mlb-draft-mock-draft-4-0/ Kurtz going 1st overall would be wild. I'm pretty sold on Rainer. Potential money saver to weave into the next couple of picks and maybe some post round 10 picks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 How does Rainer compare to Turang offensively? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold's Leg Lift Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 My (current) top 5: 1. Cags 2. Smith 3. Griffin 4. Rainer 5. Monty 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 https://theathletic.com/5421487/2024/04/18/mlb-draft-2024-prospect-rankings-top-50-keith-law/?source=user_shared_article # 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtySox Posted April 18 Author Share Posted April 18 5 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said: https://theathletic.com/5421487/2024/04/18/mlb-draft-2024-prospect-rankings-top-50-keith-law/?source=user_shared_article Sox pick at 5 This isn't a mock. Just his rankings. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtySox Posted April 18 Author Share Posted April 18 (edited) Law's top 15 out of that 50 from his updated rankings. Quote 1.) Charlie Condon 2.) Travis Bazzana 3.) Nick Kurtz 4.) Jac Caglianone 5.) JJ Wetherholt 6.) Chase Burns 7.) Hagen Smith 8.) Braden Montgomery 9.) Bryce Rainer 10.) Konnor Griffin 11.) Seaver King 12.) Slade Caldwell 13.) Trey Yesavage 14.) Malcom Moore 15.) Kaelen Culpepper Edited April 18 by DirtySox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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fathom Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 (edited) Law seemed to imply the Guardians will strike an underslot deal Edited April 18 by fathom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Jimmy0 Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 3 hours ago, fathom said: Law seemed to imply the Guardians will strike an underslot deal Of course they will. Nobody in this class is worth the slot value at #1. Just depends how much $$ they want to save. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmy U Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 1 hour ago, Y2Jimmy0 said: Of course they will. Nobody in this class is worth the slot value at #1. Just depends how much $$ they want to save. Who do you suppose is in play for 1-1? I would say Condon, Bazzana, Smith, for sure. Cags doesn’t seem like their type. Maybe the high schoolers? Wetherholt is their type but he’s hurt again. I wouldn’t be surprised if Braden Montgomery is in there too, Maybe Burns? Again, he doesn’t seem like their type either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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