19 hours ago19 hr Second Pitt $100+ million contract after B.Reynolds.Buys out three years of FA.Will be free agent again at 28 similar to Juan Soto with Nats.https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mlb/pirates-to-make-huge-140-million-konnor-griffin-decision-for-next-nine-years/ar-AA201T43?ocid=BingNewsSerp
19 hours ago19 hr The Pittsburgh Pirates have 3 contracts now which are bigger than the biggest White Sox contract of all timeThe Pittsburgh Pirates people.
19 hours ago19 hr Author 15 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said:The Pittsburgh Pirates have 3 contracts now which are bigger than the biggest White Sox contract of all timeThe Pittsburgh Pirates people.Ke'Bryan Hayes signed a $70 million extension that didn't age well.
19 hours ago19 hr Author 18 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said:The Pittsburgh Pirates have 3 contracts now which are bigger than the biggest White Sox contract of all timeThe Pittsburgh Pirates people.Counting Scenes already haha?Hayes is just under Grandal/Benintendi...right there with Luis Robert Jr. who just came 1/4" from two consecutive walks in SF.LuBob just made a jumping attempt that would undoubtedly have put him on the Sox DL for 4-6 weeks.
19 hours ago19 hr 12 minutes ago, caulfield12 said:Counting Scenes already haha?Hayes is just under Grandal/Benintendi...right there with Luis Robert Jr. who just came 1/4" from two consecutive walks in SF.LuBob just made a jumping attempt that would undoubtedly have put him on the Sox DL for 4-6 weeks.Griffin, Reynolds, and Mitch Keller.
18 hours ago18 hr 58 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said:The Pittsburgh Pirates have 3 contracts now which are bigger than the biggest White Sox contract of all timeThe Pittsburgh Pirates people.I used to say JR was running the Sox like they were the Pittsburgh Pirates. I guess I was giving Jerry too much credit.
17 hours ago17 hr Author 41 minutes ago, 77 Hitmen said:I used to say JR was running the Sox like they were the Pittsburgh Pirates. I guess I was giving Jerry too much credit.Now they only need to get Skenes.But the tallest of tall tasks. Edited 17 hours ago17 hr by caulfield12
17 hours ago17 hr Author https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48032977/mlb-2026-konnor-griffin-pittsburgh-pirates-no-1-prospect-opening-day-rosterIt doesn’t appear that anything is done or agreed to yet but it seems the two sides aren’t too far apart. Olney’s report frames Pittsburgh as hoping to get something done that is comparable to Corbin Carroll‘s $111MM eight-year deal with Arizona while Griffin’s camp is targeting Roman Anthony‘s $130MM eight-year pact with Boston. Given that the gap is less than $20MM, perhaps something can get done. A couple of weeks ago, Jon Heyman of The New York Post suggested the Pirates could be willing to get to the $110MM range. Last week, Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported that the two sides had indeed discussed an eight-year deal worth $110MM.MLBtraderumors.com Edited 17 hours ago17 hr by caulfield12
17 hours ago17 hr Author The name that keeps coming to my mind when watching Griffin is a young Mike Trout. He’s big, athletic and makes everything on a baseball diamond look easy. Yes, they play different positions, but there’s something in the way he carries himself that leads me there. Bobby Witt Jr. is the closest comparison at his position.The new deal will give both sides security, as Griffin will make an average of $15.6 million over the length of the deal, and has security through his arbitration years and his first two potential years of free agency. He’ll be 28 and likely still in his prime when he’ll be eligible for free agency now. Yes, he’s giving up some potential short-term earning power, but it also protects him if his career goes sideways.For the Pirates, it locks up a player most feel is a can’t-miss star. The franchise selected Griffin with the No. 9 pick in the 2024 MLB draft out of Jackson Preparatory School in Flowood, Miss. He signed for $6.53 million but didn’t make his professional debut until 2025. Pittsburgh has already invested heavily in Griffin, so this new deal isn’t a surprise. It will keep him with the franchise through the 2035 season....Griffin is an outstanding athlete at 6’3” and 221 pounds, who possesses tons of power, elite speed, and an arm that plays all over the diamond. He shouldn’t be this good this young, but he is. A true unicorn prospect. It won’t be long before Pittsburgh has him locked into the lineup.Now he’ll be in the majors and locked in with the Pirates for a long time.https://www.si.com/mlb/why-pirates-record-breaking-konnor-griffin-contract-no-brainer Edited 17 hours ago17 hr by caulfield12
1 hour ago1 hr Author Scout Darren MazeroskiKonnor Griffin, the 19-year-old shortstop prospect, was signed by scout Darren Mazeroski, the son of Hall of Famer Bill Mazeroski. This connection is significant as it marks Griffin's entry into professional baseball, with Darren Mazeroski playing a crucial role in his development and signing him from Jackson Preparatory School. The relationship extends beyond baseball, with Darren Mazeroski going the extra mile to build trust with Griffin's family, reflecting a deep appreciation for the legacy of Bill Mazeroski.3https://www.mlb.com/news/inside-the-bond-between-pirates-prospect-konnor-griffin-and-mazeroski-familyAll about scouting, doing your homework/due diligence and building a relationship with family of the prospect you're evaluating. Edited 1 hour ago1 hr by caulfield12
1 hour ago1 hr Author "A good fortune for me is that Jackson Prep (Griffin's school in MS) has a production company that streams their sporting events. It's not cheap ($100 for a season), but now I have access to the on-demand video for all of Griffin's home games in 2024. The video quality could be better, but shortly, I'll be putting together video highlights of the critical plays. Together, we can figure out if Griffin is worth the risk of taking fifth overall. "Here are my notes from my first look at Griffin in game action..."One concern for Griffin is contact. He didn't show much in showcase games last summer because of a shoulder injury. Scouts attending Griffin's games make it a focal point of what to watch when following him this spring. In the past, I would have to lean on these scouting reports to help shape my opinion of a particular prep prospect."Guessing the White Sox didn't shell out the $100 here.2024 MLB Draft Report: A First Look at Konnor Griffin - S...Latest Sox Machine 2024 MLB Draft Report takes a first look at prep prospect Konnor Griffin in game action Edited 1 hour ago1 hr by caulfield12
1 hour ago1 hr Author The Cleveland Guardians, who have the No. 1 pick and sent a team of EIGHT scouts to watch you back in March, are said to be mightily interested. Most, if not all, Major League teams are. After all, back in February, when Prep was preparing for its first game of the season, 52 professional scouts surrounded the batting cage to watch you hit. Fifty-two. There are only 30 Major League teams. Do the math.So, tell me. Are you nervous? Are you sleeping well? Are you sleeping at all? I know I wouldn’t be.Here’s what the real Konnor Griffin, one of the most mature and polite teens you can ever imagine, said earlier this week when asked that question: “I am sleeping just fine. This has been a lot of years in the making and represents a lot of hard work. It’s just a great opportunity I have ahead of me whether it’s to go to LSU or go somewhere and play pro ball. I have no clue, but I am ready to find out. I’m ready to go.”https://mississippitoday.org/2024/07/10/konnor-griffin-mlb-draft/ Edited 1 hour ago1 hr by caulfield12
1 hour ago1 hr Author Kenny Williams Jr. and Sox scouting supervisor Warren Hughes were the ones who scouted Tim Anderson out of Mississippi fwiw."Warren Hughes has been a scout for the Chicago White Sox starting in 1987, signing Tim Anderson, Tim Elko (Ole Miss), Michael Johnson, Ray Liotta, Jared Mitchell (LSU), Konnor Pilkington and Ehren Wassermann. Hughes played for the Australian national team in the 1982 Amateur World Series. He went to the US for college.Also the only one to scout Chad Bradford...Oct 25, 2025Looks like Hughes and Mike Shirley really missed on Jacob Gonzalez as well as Konnor Griffin. They did get Grant Taylor at least out of LSU.https://www.chicagotribune.com/2023/07/11/chicago-white-sox-in-mlb-draft-shortstop-jacob-gonzalez-at-no-15-and-right-hander-grant-taylor-at-no-51/Don't read the second paragraph if you don't want to be physically ill lol. Edited 59 minutes ago59 min by caulfield12
.thumb.jpg.1bfa21502c2c2825cb6fd525bc016063.jpg)
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.