December 3, 20241 yr The Sox have the 1st pick in the draft and will almost certainly select someone. Who do you want the Sox to take? Below is an article that outlines some of the top players available for selection. https://www.justbaseball.com/prospects/rule-5-draft-preview-which-prospects-will-be-selected/
December 3, 20241 yr Take a gamble on a bat. Edit: Ryan Ward. Take anyone you can from the Dodgers. Edited December 3, 20241 yr by Bob Sacamano
December 3, 20241 yr Author Seems like there are quite a few interesting arms in this draft. Right now, I’d say Bryan Magdaleno and Eiberson Castellano are both guys I’d consider at 1.1. And honestly, I wouldn’t be against us taking two players in this draft if things go the right way. For example, if Christian Franklin (OF, Cubs) went unselected in the first round I’d definitely add him to the OF mix with the AAAA guys and see if Fuller can tweak his swing to get more loft.
December 3, 20241 yr 17 minutes ago, Chicago White Sox said: Seems like there are quite a few interesting arms in this draft. Right now, I’d say Bryan Magdaleno and Eiberson Castellano are both guys I’d consider at 1.1. And honestly, I wouldn’t be against us taking two players in this draft if things go the right way. For example, if Christian Franklin (OF, Cubs) went unselected in the first round I’d definitely add him to the OF mix with the AAAA guys and see if Fuller can tweak his swing to get more loft. Yeah I guess taken an arm with #1 pick and hope there is a decent enough bat in the second round.
December 3, 20241 yr Would be interesting to see about a bat and and an arm. Lord knows we could use both. Don't know if any of the starters project, but we could definitely make room for a reliever, or maybe even two. The power 1b from the Dodgers and the CF definitely sound interesting in a lost season.
December 3, 20241 yr Easier to hide/hold a pitcher or a hitter when acquired via Rule 5? I feel like a pitcher might be easier to justify a roster spot...
December 3, 20241 yr 5 minutes ago, BrittBurnsFan said: Easier to hide/hold a pitcher or a hitter when acquired via Rule 5? I feel like a pitcher might be easier to justify a roster spot... Pitchers are easier but with this roster, should be easy to carry a bat as well.
December 3, 20241 yr 5 minutes ago, BrittBurnsFan said: Easier to hide/hold a pitcher or a hitter when acquired via Rule 5? I feel like a pitcher might be easier to justify a roster spot... pitcher for sure. But either way, we should take a swing elsewhere. Literally doesn't hurt anything.
December 3, 20241 yr 9 minutes ago, BrittBurnsFan said: Easier to hide/hold a pitcher or a hitter when acquired via Rule 5? I feel like a pitcher might be easier to justify a roster spot... Typically you can hide a pitcher in the bullpen to get them enough roster time to own them. But this year the guys in this draft are probably better than most of the internal candidates anyway so who knows.
December 3, 20241 yr I would take Ward #1 since he can play both corners, 1B + DH. I doubt any hitters worth taking get to round 2. There will be intriguing pitchers in round 2. And round 3 for that matter. Edited December 3, 20241 yr by Buehrle>Wood
December 3, 20241 yr This is really an interesting question. It's like the NFL draft question: Do pick a position where you need help, or do you pick the best player/ athlete. I gotta go somewhere in the middle. I think you have to pick between the best of three positions: 1. a relief arm 2. a lefty right fielder 3. a starting arm As weak as the Sox roster is, I have to believe that they will get a solid/ real contributor out of this . . . at least one. (Again, this a statement of how weak the Sox roster is right now.)
December 3, 20241 yr Author 44 minutes ago, Buehrle>Wood said: I would take Ward #1 since he can play both corners, 1B + DH. I doubt any hitters worth taking get to round 2. There will be intriguing pitchers in round 2. And round 3 for that matter. Pick your fighter! Figures below 2024 PCL stats for both players. Player A: 19.9% BB % | 17.3% K % | .276 ISO | 1.006 OPS | 151 wRC+ Player B: 7.9% BB % | 27.1% K % | .285 ISO | .860 OPS | 103 wRC+
December 3, 20241 yr 12 minutes ago, sin city sox fan said: What the hell.....lets draft 40 guys and waive our whole team. It's not the worst idea you have ever had... which is saying something.
December 3, 20241 yr 2 hours ago, Chicago White Sox said: Seems like there are quite a few interesting arms in this draft. Right now, I’d say Bryan Magdaleno and Eiberson Castellano are both guys I’d consider at 1.1. And honestly, I wouldn’t be against us taking two players in this draft if things go the right way. For example, if Christian Franklin (OF, Cubs) went unselected in the first round I’d definitely add him to the OF mix with the AAAA guys and see if Fuller can tweak his swing to get more loft. Magdaleno looks exceptional among the relievers and Webb as a starter seems like a Drew Thorpe type. Ward among the hitters to replace Sheets seems to hit RHP really well. But PCL numbers. Otherwise I might just go with the 27 yr. old Crim since he just seems lke the most well rounded hitter. Edited December 3, 20241 yr by CaliSoxFanViaSWside
December 3, 20241 yr 3 hours ago, Chicago White Sox said: The Sox have the 1st pick in the draft and will almost certainly select someone. Who do you want the Sox to take? Below is an article that outlines some of the top players available for selection. https://www.justbaseball.com/prospects/rule-5-draft-preview-which-prospects-will-be-selected/ Messinger could be an interesting flier on potential backend starter Solid peripherals in AA. Not a ton of ceiling, but there is a shot he actually sticks as a starting pitcher.
December 3, 20241 yr Our own James Fox also did a write up over at FutureSox. https://www.futuresox.net/2024/12/01/2024-chicago-white-sox-rule-5-draft-p/
December 3, 20241 yr 2 hours ago, Chicago White Sox said: Pick your fighter! Figures below 2024 PCL stats for both players. Player A: 19.9% BB % | 17.3% K % | .276 ISO | 1.006 OPS | 151 wRC+ Player B: 7.9% BB % | 27.1% K % | .285 ISO | .860 OPS | 103 wRC+ I assume first one is Miguel Vargas. Yes I would absolutely take a rule 5 chance on Vargas if we could. I would also trade this pick for a 5+ WAR pitcher too but alas.
December 3, 20241 yr With a name like Bob Seymour and the fact that he’s an absolute Hoss…sign me up please. No idea if he can actually play, but he’d be an instant fan favorite. Not to mention that picking the player that seems like they’d be the most fun might be a better strategy than Getz trying to seriously evaluate talent.
December 3, 20241 yr Author 24 minutes ago, Buehrle>Wood said: I assume first one is Miguel Vargas. Yes I would absolutely take a rule 5 chance on Vargas if we could. I would also trade this pick for a 5+ WAR pitcher too but alas. You’re on the money. And I’m not trying to hate on the Ward idea, but just trying to illustrate how inflated PCL numbers are. IMO, I’d rather with a pitcher with the 1.1 and then snag someone like Bob Seymour at 2.1 who is a far more limited player but one with huge power and who could possibly be a strong side platoon option at 1B / DH
December 3, 20241 yr 12 minutes ago, TheFutureIsNear said: With a name like Bob Seymour and the fact that he’s an absolute Hoss…sign me up please. No idea if he can actually play, but he’d be an instant fan favorite. Not to mention that picking the player that seems like they’d be the most fun might be a better strategy than Getz trying to seriously evaluate talent. Went to Mount Carmel.
December 3, 20241 yr Author 12 minutes ago, TheFutureIsNear said: With a name like Bob Seymour and the fact that he’s an absolute Hoss…sign me up please. No idea if he can actually play, but he’d be an instant fan favorite. Not to mention that picking the player that seems like they’d be the most fun might be a better strategy than Getz trying to seriously evaluate talent. I think he could be there at 2.1 though. Just hard for teams to carry a limited player like him, which would help our chances of him slipping. But yeah, hems the type of guy you roll the dice on at DH over say Zach DeLoach.
December 3, 20241 yr 6 minutes ago, Chicago White Sox said: I think he could be there at 2.1 though. Just hard for teams to carry a limited player like him, which would help our chances of him slipping. But yeah, hems the type of guy you roll the dice on at DH over say Zach DeLoach. DeLoach was awful last year and I keep penciling him into the lineup since they actually gave up something for him and there aren't other interesting options to play over him.
December 3, 20241 yr Author 9 minutes ago, Bob Sacamano said: DeLoach was awful last year and I keep penciling him into the lineup since they actually gave up something for him and there aren't other interesting options to play over him. I don’t think there is anything wrong with DeLoach challenging Fletcher for the RF job and Seymour for the DH role. Bring in multiple options into camp and see who Venable, Fuller, and the front office ultimately like. Hell, maybe even Colas rises from the ashes and forces his way into the mix.
December 3, 20241 yr 33 minutes ago, TheFutureIsNear said: With a name like Bob Seymour and the fact that he’s an absolute Hoss…sign me up please. No idea if he can actually play, but he’d be an instant fan favorite. Not to mention that picking the player that seems like they’d be the most fun might be a better strategy than Getz trying to seriously evaluate talent. If that's the criteria Tanner Kohlhepp would be way more fun than Bobby Seymour.
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