July 9, 20232 yr 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
July 9, 20232 yr With Getz’s minor league system destined to destroy any draftee I would just be happy with anyone who can learn the coaches names.
July 9, 20232 yr 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.
July 9, 20232 yr Looking forward to which college pitcher or hs/college 1B/DH they choose! It should be a true nail biter of an evening!
July 9, 20232 yr I'm sure White Sox management will target a player who's injury prone, under performing, and uni-dimensional.
July 9, 20232 yr 15 minutes ago, Bob Sacamano said: Draft is tonight right? Rounds 1-2 tonight at a boringly slow pace. 3-10 tomorrow
July 9, 20232 yr 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.
July 10, 20232 yr 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, 20232 yr by Lip Man 1
July 10, 20232 yr I don’t hate it. LHB with patience and pop, can slide into 2B. College hitter relying less on Sox developmental insufficiencies.
July 10, 20232 yr 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!
July 10, 20232 yr 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. .
July 10, 20232 yr https://soxmachine.com/2023/07/white-sox-select-jacob-gonzalez-in-first-round-of-2023-mlb-draft/
July 10, 20232 yr 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.
July 10, 20232 yr 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.
July 10, 20232 yr 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.
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