July 15, 20241 yr Just now, SoxAce said: Mayo sees McLain as a 4th outfielder but has a chance to be an average big league starter if the power holds up. And of course Cleveland gets Oakie. Cleveland is an org that can cry poor but actually operate on a budget.
July 15, 20241 yr 1 minute ago, Squirmin' for Yermin said: I thought I read somewhere Larson was 200K over. I couldn't imagine Bonemer being more over than that right? Assuming Smith cut 700K, we'd still have 1 mil over to spend including our overage. Bonemer was ranked #36 on BA's board. Not quite sure what he's seeking.
July 15, 20241 yr teams are ALL OVER the board in round 3. shows you how weak this draft is. Only a small handful of BPA players so far
July 15, 20241 yr 1 minute ago, Squirmin' for Yermin said: Hurd to NYY. He was a semi popular name That's ok. Yankees will throw him in as a PTBNL in a deal with us.
July 15, 20241 yr 9 minutes ago, Quin said: So far I'm feeling whelmed by this draft, but I'm gonna reserve judgement. This was my first pick I am struggling with. Maybe there is some savings here?
July 15, 20241 yr Just now, chitownsportsfan said: Can draftees now be traded immediately or is there still a one year pause? Post World Series
July 15, 20241 yr Quote 145. Casey Saucke OF Ht: 6'3" | Wt: 198 | B-T: R-R School: Virginia Commit/Drafted: Never Drafted Age At Draft: 21 BA Grade: 45/High Tools: Hit: 45. Power: 50. Run: 40. Field: 45. Arm: 60. Saucke was a solid high school prospect back in 2021 thanks to a projectable frame and a loud combination of bat speed and raw power. He made it to campus at Virginia where he led the team in doubles as a freshman in 2022 and has been a consistent offensive presence in the middle of a consistently strong offensive lineup for three years. His 2024 junior season was his best yet, as the 6-foot-3, 210-pound outfielder and righthanded hitter slashed .344/.407/.578 with a career-high 14 homers. Saucke doesn’t have the most picturesque swing with a crouched setup, high handset and a medium leg kick but he can drive the ball with authority to both gaps and has above-average raw power. Saucke has been a bit strikeout prone at times in his career, but he made strides to cut the 28.6% mark he posted as a freshman into a more manageable 17-18% range in 2023 and 2024. An infielder in high school, Saucke has mostly played right field with Virginia and profiles as a corner outfielder in pro ball thanks to fringe-average speed and stiffer movements in the outfield grass that would likely be stretched in center. He does have a plus arm that would fit nicely in right. BA's report. #145. Edited July 15, 20241 yr by DirtySox
July 15, 20241 yr Nats take local product Jackson Kent. Solid arm strength w/good feel for a change. Nice pick.
July 15, 20241 yr Just now, peanut33tillman said: Jordan going back to school I wonder? We are gunna surprise everyone and take him round 7 (ala Wolcow)
July 15, 20241 yr 2 minutes ago, Squirmin' for Yermin said: We are gunna surprise everyone and take him round 7 (ala Wolcow) I’m in
July 15, 20241 yr 3 minutes ago, DirtySox said: There goes Rynders. He kept getting better and better which is exactly what you want to see and he's still just scratching the surface of how good he can be. LOVE that kid.
July 15, 20241 yr 4 minutes ago, Squirmin' for Yermin said: We are gunna surprise everyone and take him round 7 (ala Wolcow) You've been having a very good tendency in having post age well lately...
July 15, 20241 yr 19 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said: This was my first pick I am struggling with. Maybe there is some savings here? That would be my guess. Definitely seems like an underwhelming pick upon first glance. Edited July 15, 20241 yr by WhiteSox2023
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