SoxFest23 Posted July 9, 2023 Share Posted July 9, 2023 Draft day is here, let's discuss the Sox picks and how they'll mess it up 😅. Most Sox-like pick would be: Nolan Schanuel, 1B/OF, Florida Atlantic. I hope they pick: Jacob Wilson, SS, Grand Canyon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloydBannister1983 Posted July 9, 2023 Share Posted July 9, 2023 With Getz’s minor league system destined to destroy any draftee I would just be happy with anyone who can learn the coaches names. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold's Leg Lift Posted July 9, 2023 Share Posted July 9, 2023 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted July 9, 2023 Share Posted July 9, 2023 Shirley actually inspires some hope for me.  Seems like he’s done a pretty good job of bringing in legit talent in his three years on the job, although it can be challenging at times to fully verify that given a GM who will rush certain high-end prospects (see Crochet) and a still very poor Player Development staff. The big thing for me is Shirley is willing to swing for the fences.  Crochet almost immediately flashed his insane potential and it’s interesting to think what could have been if they actually tried developing him into a starter.  Montgomery is the best prospect we have drafted in ages and has legit Corey Seager upside.  Schultz is super intriguing with his height, stuff, & arm slot.  And that’s just the first round picks.  Done are the days of taking safe college players in the 2nd round (occasionally over-slot).  Shirley has taken two prep players and an injured, but high-ceiling arm in his three drafts.  The returns on those first two guys admittedly haven’t been great so far, but with HS kids you can at least dream on them a bit longer than your Steele Walker types.  Beyond that, he’s done some really good work in the mid / later rounds as well. I don’t have strong feelings on this year’s draft, but just want to see Shirley continue doing what he’s been doing.  Scout the talent, identify & select those with high ceilings, and hope one day the Sox can actually develop raw talent into valuable major league players.  At the end of the day, I’d rather have one Colson Montgomery than three Gavin Sheets types. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soxfan49 Posted July 9, 2023 Share Posted July 9, 2023 Looking forward to which college pitcher or hs/college 1B/DH they choose! It should be a true nail biter of an evening! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted July 9, 2023 Share Posted July 9, 2023 Draft is tonight right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry McNertney Posted July 9, 2023 Share Posted July 9, 2023 I'm sure White Sox management will target a player who's injury prone, under performing, and uni-dimensional. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalChiSox Posted July 9, 2023 Share Posted July 9, 2023 Dollander, Taylor or Mitchell please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted July 9, 2023 Share Posted July 9, 2023 15 minutes ago, Bob Sacamano said: Draft is tonight right? Rounds 1-2 tonight at a boringly slow pace. 3-10 tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South Side Hit Men Posted July 9, 2023 Share Posted July 9, 2023 I hope Jerry is occupied elsewhere versus sabotaging another draft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold's Leg Lift Posted July 9, 2023 Share Posted July 9, 2023 So here's what I think happens: They want a pitcher at 1-15. If neither Meyer or Dollander are there they will take a HS bat who has fallen. Likely Nimmala or Mitchel. If they're also gone they will take an underslot college bat. Morales, Davis, Troy etc. I think the 2nd scenario is the most likely.  This can all change in the next 10 minutes.  1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkokieSox Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 (edited) Teel Edit: Darn Edited July 10, 2023 by SkokieSox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 Jacob Gonzalez SS Ole Miss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baseball_gal_aly Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 What happened to drafting guys like Montgomery and Schultz?  1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lip Man 1 Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 (edited) 22 minutes ago, knightni said: Jacob Gonzalez SS Ole Miss Color me shocked, shocked they didn't draft another 1B/DH type. LOL. And the fact they have Montgomery and now this kid listed as shortstops should put Anderson on notice his days in Chicago are numbered. Edited July 10, 2023 by Lip Man 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmmmmbeeer Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 I don’t hate it. LHB with patience and pop, can slide into 2B. College hitter relying less on Sox developmental insufficiencies. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiddleCoastBias Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 7 minutes ago, mmmmmbeeer said: I don’t hate it. LHB with patience and pop, can slide into 2B. College hitter relying less on Sox developmental insufficiencies. Until you see his swing/stance and realize we're absolutely going to try to tinker with it. Let's see what happens! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hankchifan Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 Don’t expect any advise or contribution from Grifol.  Royals have the 29 th ranked minor league system.,  way to hire a manager from an even crappier organization. .  1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reiks12 Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 Poor guy got drafted by us, the odds are against him now 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South Side Hit Men Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 https://soxmachine.com/2023/07/white-sox-select-jacob-gonzalez-in-first-round-of-2023-mlb-draft/ Â Â Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nrockway Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 I’m thrilled with the selection and can’t believe he fell this far! I doubt he sticks at SS but Montgomery/Gonzalez looks like a decent infield for the future. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chick Mercedes Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 Well, it was a good direction they took with the pick anyway.  Lacks speed as an infielder. I still have recurring Wes Kath nightmares. But this kid won’t be him at third. He should take over when the  Moncada mistake is passed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 This kid seems like a pretty mediocre ceiling Sox type pick. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 Grant Taylor, RHP LSU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South Side Hit Men Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 https://lsutigerswire.usatoday.com/2023/07/09/lsu-baseball-grant-taylor-chicago-white-sox-mlb-draft-second-round/ Can't have enough injured pitching in your rotation. Thinking Jerry wants to pocket the money with Grant returning to LSU, because that is how Jerry rolls. Quote  Despite missing the entire 2023 season due to injury, LSU right-handed pitcher Grant Taylor was selected by the Chicago White Sox with the 51st pick in the second round of the MLB draft on Sunday night. The sophomore underwent Tommy John surgery prior to the season after undergoing a torn ACL. Prior to his injury, he likely would have been a part of LSU’s starting pitching rotation. It remains to be seen whether Taylor, who is still recovering from injury, will sign with the White Sox or return to Baton Rouge for what would be his redshirt sophomore season.   1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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