June 10, 200916 yr In one way I'm sure Trayce has had a lifelong preparation for being a professional athlete and all the issues attached w/ that. At the same time, he hangs out with Charles Barkley apparently.
June 10, 200916 yr QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Jun 9, 2009 -> 08:33 PM) He's white? Could be light-skinned...
June 10, 200916 yr QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Jun 9, 2009 -> 08:32 PM) Wrong guy or so I'd assume, since Thompson is black. They showed a video, and it was a white guy...
June 10, 200916 yr QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 9, 2009 -> 06:35 PM) Anyone have a list of all the 2nd round picks so far? I hate this tracker. http://www.baseballamerica.com/draftdb/2009xrnd.php?rnd=2
June 10, 200916 yr QUOTE (Thunderbolt @ Jun 9, 2009 -> 08:35 PM) Jack Mckeon looks good. How old is he? Mid 70's I'd say. Maybe even close to 80.
June 10, 200916 yr QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 9, 2009 -> 08:35 PM) Anyone have a list of all the 2nd round picks so far? I hate this tracker. http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/draft2009/ne...tory?id=4246340
June 10, 200916 yr From BA. TRAYCE THOMPSON, OF, SANTA MARGARITA HS Thompson is the son of Mychal Thompson, the former NBA star who played on several Los Angeles Lakers NBA championship clubs in the 1980s, and the bloodlines show. A 6-foot-4, 200-pound outfielder, Thompson has terrific bat speed, and his future power potential is exciting. He has a great frame that's both athletic and projectable, and his arm strength is impressive. The primary drawbacks are his instincts and feel for the game. He has the look of a player who is relatively new to baseball and is still learning the basics. He often hesitates in the outfield and won't attempt to throw out runners trying to advance, or will defer to other fielders on balls hit in the gaps. Thompson generates terrific bat speed, but his swing is long on the back end and his timing is affected by his habit of pulling out his front side too quickly. Thompson's selection in this draft would be made on potential alone. If he goes to UCLA, develops his skills and gains experience, he would likely be a much higher pick in 2012.
June 10, 200916 yr Interesting, Stock is a darn talented guy but most had him pegged as a pitcher. Going to use him as the catcher.
June 10, 200916 yr QUOTE (daa84 @ Jun 9, 2009 -> 06:36 PM) how strong is hte commitment to UCLA? what are the odds we don't sign this kid? Who knows. UCLA usually keeps there guys for the most part, that said, he wasn't slated to go necessarily this early, partly because of his committ and the fact that he still has a lot to learn, but his tools grade out well. My guess is the Sox have talked to him and know he wants to play. They are usually very good at feeling out these kind of guys. I also think this makes it more likely we see them grab a tougher sign eventually.
June 10, 200916 yr QUOTE (BearSox @ Jun 9, 2009 -> 08:36 PM) Mid 70's I'd say. Maybe even close to 80. He's turning 79 this November Wikipedia
June 10, 200916 yr QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Jun 9, 2009 -> 08:37 PM) Interesting, Stock is a darn talented guy but most had him pegged as a pitcher. Going to use him as the catcher. I read he would prefer to catch...
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