17 minutes ago, fathom said:

I’m surprised KLaw didn’t think it would be Roch. Despite the buzz at the Combine, it seems he was their guy since they won the lottery.

All the leaks saying otherwise was noise to help build leverage…unfortunately for us it doesn’t seem like it worked.

Edited July 11Jul 11 by Chicago White Sox

2 minutes ago, Soxfest said:

Very strange my wife said he looks pissed

I thought he was just trying to be the stoic dad as the family started getting emotional.

They milked this for all the pub they could. It was Roch from Day One.

2 minutes ago, Soxfest said:

Very strange my wife said he looks pissed

Maybe he thought Roch was soft for crying

17 minutes ago, caulfield12 said:

Taking him off SS/3B wipes out a lot of his premium defensive value off the table ...at least 2-3 fWAR.

He’s incredible at 3B

3 minutes ago, Chicago White Sox said:

All the leaks was noise to help build leverage…unfortunately for us it doesn’t seem like it worked.

Yep. Interested to see what it will cost.

2 minutes ago, Chicago White Sox said:

He’s incredible at 3B

Yea it really doesn't decrease his value that much, and if it keeps him healthier go for it. Maybe he's plus 10 runs a season at SS and 8 at 3B, oh well.

2 minutes ago, Chicago White Sox said:

He’s incredible at 3B

He's also been an error machine at SS lately (at least it feels like it). I can't complain about an elite defensive SS and 3B.

*Cue Ray Ray rage

Edited July 11Jul 11 by ron883

2 minutes ago, Chicago White Sox said:

He’s incredible at 3B

Only way it could make sense is if something happens to colson there imo.

2 minutes ago, Chicago White Sox said:

He’s incredible at 3B

It's like people aren't seeing Montgomery's numbers at 3B. I prefer him to stay at SS but I do not trust his back playing there long term.

Twins pick is in. I think after this one I stop the spoilers.

Lackey.

Edited July 11Jul 11 by DirtySox

There's not a Rock Chalooski in the draft is there? Maybe the Sox accidentally picked the wrong guy??

He's def not a guy that stands out profile wise, but at the same time you don't want a guy that's maxed out physically either.

2 minutes ago, ron883 said:

He's also been an error machine at SS lately (at least it feels like it). I can't complain about an elite defensive SS and 3B.

*Cue Ray Ray rage

They've dicked him around all year.

Kids gonna be worth 5.2 WAR with elite defense and 44 homers 108 rbis in first 162 games and he's being moved off his position and treated as a contributing player. Most disrespected and underrated player ive ever seen. Even by his own team.

2 minutes ago, SoxAce said:

It's like people aren't seeing Montgomery's numbers at 3B. I prefer him to stay at SS but I do not trust his back playing there long term.

Will playing at 3B be much more beneficial for his back than SS? I'm assuming the thought is he will dive around less and it will protect him more?

Congrats Vahn, sorry you're going to play for a penny pinching ownership!

I'll be looking closely at Emerson's career compared to Roch. I'm sure others here will be looking at Lackey's career more. Gonna be a fun look back in a few years. I really do hope Cholowsky absolutely leaves no doubts though he was the right pick.

Lackey gonna cause us angst for years in Minny.

Hopefully Roch does the same for them.

Edited July 11Jul 11 by DirtySox

7 minutes ago, Chicago White Sox said:

All the leaks saying otherwise was noise to help build leverage…unfortunately for us it doesn’t seem like it worked.

Not really going to work when they have the same agency.

i can live with this. This is a case similar to the NBA draft scenario....all 3 are gonna be great. I think Emerson will be the overall best, but if the Sox truly have started their competitive window and Bonemer hits, this is easily the best offensive and defensive infield in the MLB. It's really not even close in 2027.

SS - Colson/Bonemer (June)/Roch (Sept)
3B - Vargas/Colson
2B - Meidroth/Bonemer
1B - Mune/Vargas
DH - Mune/Colson/Vargas

This is why they traded Gonzo...he literally was NEVER sniffing this lineup beyond this season. Acuna Jr better figure out how to impress enough the second half to stay a CF backup option, because the Outfield of Ant/Peters/Braden isn't going anywhere either.

The only weakness of this team in 2027 is backup catcher - and Quero at the very least should be good enough.

This team is going to be insane in 2027.

Edited July 11Jul 11 by EloyJenkins

First 4 picks are what we expected. Nothing wild just yet.

5 minutes ago, SoxAce said:

It's like people aren't seeing Montgomery's numbers at 3B. I prefer him to stay at SS but I do not trust his back playing there long term.

Crede...?

4 minutes ago, EloyJenkins said:

i can live with this. This is a case similar to the NBA draft scenario....all 3 are gonna be great. I think Emerson will be the overall best, but if the Sox truly have started their competitive window and Bonemer hits, this is easily the best offensive and defensive infield in the MLB. It's really not even close in 2027.

SS - Colson/Bonemer (June)/Roch (Sept)
3B - Vargas/Colson
2B - Meidroth/Bonemer
1B - Mune/Vargas
DH - Mune/Colson/Vargas

This is why they traded Gonzo...he literally was NEVER sniffing this lineup beyond this season. Acuna Jr better figure impress enough the second half to stay a CF backup option, because the Outfield of Ant/Peters/Braden isn't going anywhere either.

The only weakness of this team in 2027 is backup catcher - and Quero at the very least should be good enough.

This team is going to be insane in 2027.

Bonemer is our future 250/350/500 guy in LF. With the talent in front of him that's his only option unless a bad injury or shocking trade with Colson, Roch, Vargas all with 5+ years of prime left.

14 minutes ago, DirtySox said:

Evidently Grady is getting close to 10 million. Sounds like both guys are higher than initial projections.

As has been discussed for months, there was a clear top three in this draft and those guys go chalk to kick things off. It appears that all the talk of underslot deals at the top proved to be nothing but plays to drive prices down. And based on these bonus amounts, the agents for Roch, Emerson, & Lackey knew teams were unlikely to pass on the handful of special talents and had the leverage.

4 minutes ago, SoxAce said:

I'll be looking closely at Emerson's career compared to Roch. I'm sure others here will be looking at Lackey's career more. Gonna be a fun look back in a few years. I really do hope Cholowsky absolutely leaves no doubts though he was the right pick.

I have no idea what will happen with any of these guys end of day. Professional guessing and I'm an amateur!

Ill probably be obnoxious if Lackey is way better, but if Roch is a star I'm fine with it.

I was most confident he looked like a top tier pro, but it was college baseball.