July 6, 201114 yr It's telling the lack of 'enthusiasm' over this guy. Nobody cared when he signed. Nobody really cares that he's debuting tonight. Hopefully he proves me wrong.
July 6, 201114 yr QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Jul 5, 2011 -> 07:05 PM) It's telling the lack of 'enthusiasm' over this guy. Nobody cared when he signed. Nobody really cares that he's debuting tonight. Hopefully he proves me wrong. Or because this is about the 4th different time we have heard that he signed. It was talked about in the minor league thread last week when it first came out he was signed, and people have asked why he hasn't played yet as well.
July 6, 201114 yr QUOTE (JoeCoolMan24 @ Jul 5, 2011 -> 07:45 PM) Or because this is about the 4th different time we have heard that he signed. It was talked about in the minor league thread last week when it first came out he was signed, and people have asked why he hasn't played yet as well. Let's just say the anticipation is nowhere near what it was for Beckham, Mitchell or Sale. Then again, he was a comp pick.
July 6, 201114 yr QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Jul 5, 2011 -> 08:53 PM) Let's just say the anticipation is nowhere near what it was for Beckham, Mitchell or Sale. Then again, he was a comp pick. Agreed.
July 6, 201114 yr Author QUOTE (JoeCoolMan24 @ Jul 5, 2011 -> 07:45 PM) Or because this is about the 4th different time we have heard that he signed. It was talked about in the minor league thread last week when it first came out he was signed, and people have asked why he hasn't played yet as well. Really? I must have missed that because the Sox did not announce it til today.
July 6, 201114 yr QUOTE (Heads22 @ Jul 5, 2011 -> 08:11 PM) Really? I must have missed that because the Sox did not announce it til today. Yeah, he posted it on his twitter and facebook about a week ago, which is when it broke on Soxtalk as well.
July 6, 201114 yr QUOTE (Heads22 @ Jul 5, 2011 -> 09:11 PM) Really? I must have missed that because the Sox did not announce it til today. Yep. http://www.soxtalk.com/forums/index.php?s=...t&p=2418297 http://www.soxtalk.com/forums/index.php?s=...t&p=2423302 http://www.soxtalk.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=82215
July 6, 201114 yr Got this frommlb trade rumors Walker's deal is worth $795K, according to Jim Callis of Baseball America Twitter Edited July 6, 201114 yr by DaveBrown85
July 6, 201114 yr QUOTE (DaveBrown85 @ Jul 5, 2011 -> 09:03 PM) Got this from www.mlbtraderumors.com Walker's deal is worth $795K, according to Jim Callis of Baseball America Twitter So there you go, the Sox went overslot.
July 6, 201114 yr QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 6, 2011 -> 02:17 AM) Yeah, he posted it on his twitter and facebook about a week ago, which is when it broke on Soxtalk as well. I appreciate you keeping us all up-to-date about the signings.
July 6, 201114 yr I managed to catch the kid both on the radio and TV tonight... I hope he hits better than he interviews!
July 6, 201114 yr QUOTE (DaveBrown85 @ Jul 5, 2011 -> 09:03 PM) Got this frommlb trade rumors Walker's deal is worth $795K, according to Jim Callis of Baseball America Twitter That 795k was his signing bonus
July 6, 201114 yr QUOTE (JPN366 @ Jul 5, 2011 -> 11:05 PM) What's the over/under on him sucking? I guess it all depends on whether you fall in love with him in a few years on Birmingham or not.
July 6, 201114 yr He's got a lot of talent. Whether the Sox or he can do anything with that talent is yet to be seen, but this is far from a bad draft choice. Perhaps not the best, but most definitely not the worst. I'm excited to have him start playing.
July 6, 201114 yr QUOTE (knightni @ Jul 5, 2011 -> 10:23 PM) I guess it all depends on whether you fall in love with him in a few years on Birmingham or not. I'll hold my breath.
July 7, 201114 yr QUOTE (knightni @ Jul 5, 2011 -> 10:23 PM) I guess it all depends on whether you fall in love with him in a few years on Birmingham or not. A good man is hard to find. Or, am I just a w****?
July 7, 201114 yr QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Jul 6, 2011 -> 12:37 AM) He's got a lot of talent. Whether the Sox or he can do anything with that talent is yet to be seen, but this is far from a bad draft choice. Perhaps not the best, but most definitely not the worst. I'm excited to have him start playing. I saw him play last year year in Alaska. They did a double header on July 4th starting at 9pm so it's dark enough by 1am to do fireworks. He impressed me with his athleticism in the outfield, made a couple of great plays. I don't recall much about his hitting.
July 7, 201114 yr I'd be interested to get a consensus on his speed. Reports I've read have it ranging from 60 to 80.
July 7, 201114 yr I'm guessing it is closer to 80 than 60. And he has some serious athletic ability. http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=3636405 I'm quite honestly liking this pick more and more.
July 7, 201114 yr When he was talking to Farmer and DJ, he said the Sox scout who signed him had him at 70.
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