Apparantly the 2005 White Sox Draft Report Card is up on Baseball America, subscribers only.

 

Any BA subscribers here who can fill us in?

 

Thank you.

I was reading it the other day, and Cunningham and Broadway were the two they praised the most. There were some good words about Getz as well.

Anything in particular, Jim?

 

Best Pro Debut: Getz

 

Best Athlete: Clayton Richard and Lance Broadway, and Aaron Cunningham. They mention Zach Simons and JT Zink.

 

Best Pure Hitter: Getz

 

Best Raw Power: Chris Carter

 

Fastest Runner: Getz

 

Best Defender: Getz

 

Best Fastball: Ryan Rote (94-95),. Also, Clayton Richard, Danny Cortes, and Derek Rodriguez at 94.

 

Best Breaking Ball: Broadway (duh)

 

They talk about "Most Intriuguing Background" and mention Ricky Brooks and Jordan Danks.

 

Closest to the Majors: Broadway.

 

Best Late Round Pick: Chris Carter.

 

Overall -- they like Brooks and Broadway, and in the later rounds, Cunningham, Richard, and Carter.

 

I should mention that Cunningham is ranked as the second best JuCo player (best debut). Jim Callis likes Cunningham a lot -- in the BA's I've seen since the draft, Callis has mentioned Cunningham a lot.

 

If you want me to elaborate on anything, let me know.

Is it still a given that Danks goes to school?

Is it still a given that Danks goes to school?

 

Danks enrolled at the beginning of the school year. Yes, he is gone.

I loved the AC pick ever since I saw his first stats. I hope he keeps moving up and doing well.

If you want me to elaborate on anything, let me know.

 

It was also interesting to note that the Sox negotiated with Danks right to the end and BA made it sound like they may have been pretty close to signing him...

It was also interesting to note that the Sox negotiated with Danks right to the end and BA made it sound like they may have been pretty close to signing him...

 

That's cool. I didn't even see that.

 

I loved the pick at the time, and love it now -- just nice to see 'em take a good risk like that.

I know I've heard the Sox really really were left impressed with Danks and his family and I'm sure if they see his name on the board 3 years from now, they will not hesitate to select it.

You have to admire the kid a bit for goign to school. His family already has money because of John's deal so they had the luxury of doing what was best for Jordan. I hope we get anotehr shot at him later.

As far as Danks goes, what effort, if any, did the Sox take at signing him?

 

We all basically knew it was a pipedream to begin with.

As far as Danks goes, what effort, if any, did the Sox take at signing him?

 

We all basically knew it was a pipedream to begin with.

 

If I recall correctly, the Sox gave it a good shot. I believe Danks father was quoted as saying that the Sox tried everything they could, but their son was dead set on going to Texas. He said that the Sox were great and they held high regard for the organization and would have no problem if the Sox were to draft him again when he becomes eligible again.

 

Can't recall where I read that, but I couldn't dream stuff like that up, so it had to be somewhere.

If I recall correctly, the Sox gave it a good shot.  I believe Danks father was quoted as saying that the Sox tried everything they could, but their son was dead set on going to Texas.  He said that the Sox were great and they held high regard for the organization and would have no problem if the Sox were to draft him again when he becomes eligible again.

 

Can't recall where I read that, but I couldn't dream stuff like that up, so it had to be somewhere.

That is what I remember Rex, I do not recall us being 'close' at any time of swaying them, but they did have real good things to say about Sox org and vice-versa. Too bad we did not win WS prior to the draft.

If I recall correctly, the Sox gave it a good shot.  I believe Danks father was quoted as saying that the Sox tried everything they could, but their son was dead set on going to Texas.  He said that the Sox were great and they held high regard for the organization and would have no problem if the Sox were to draft him again when he becomes eligible again.

 

Can't recall where I read that, but I couldn't dream stuff like that up, so it had to be somewhere.

They went even one farther and said he hoped the White Sox would reselect him when he re-enters the draft. It sounded like the respect was mutual on both sides. Danks has a heck of a lot of talent and a really good head on his shoulders. Problem is 3 years from now when he's draft eligible, he'll probably be a top 10 pick (but anything can happen).