June 5, 201213 yr I know it's a silly question likely, but Hawkins will be used as an OF and not pitcher, correct?
June 5, 201213 yr QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 4, 2012 -> 08:38 PM) I know it's a silly question likely, but Hawkins will be used as an OF and not pitcher, correct? Correct. Potential is way more as a hitter.
June 5, 201213 yr QUOTE (Springfield SoxFan @ Jun 4, 2012 -> 06:44 PM) I hope Cleveland does not take Stroman so we don't have to hear about those comparisons for years. Toronto got him.
June 5, 201213 yr Author Safe bet is college pitcher at 48. Pierce Johnson, Alex Wood, Brian Johnson Jake Barrett, Chris Beck, Brandon Kline, and Pat Light are some names to consider.
June 5, 201213 yr QUOTE (DirtySox @ Jun 5, 2012 -> 02:49 AM) Safe bet is college pitcher at 48. Pierce Johnson, Alex Wood, Brian Johnson Jake Barrett, Chris Beck, Brandon Kline, and Pat Light are some names to consider. Beck was supposed to be a top 10 pick, but lost his plus stuff this year. Barrett is a Jenks clone as well.
June 5, 201213 yr Factoid: There are guys getting drafted today that were born during the MLB strike season. #I'm old
June 5, 201213 yr QUOTE (DirtySox @ Jun 4, 2012 -> 06:49 PM) Safe bet is college pitcher at 48. Pierce Johnson, Alex Wood, Brian Johnson Jake Barrett, Chris Beck, Brandon Kline, and Pat Light are some names to consider. Fully expect them to go with a pitcher, probably a guy that profiles to pitch out of the pen (seems to be the Sox MO as they figure they can get a power arm that doesn't project to the rotation but can be a plus reliever). Its a unique MO too. But in theory, they've done a good job identifying pitching (whether its via trade, the draft, or even free agency).
June 5, 201213 yr QUOTE (DirtySox @ Jun 4, 2012 -> 08:49 PM) Safe bet is college pitcher at 48. Pierce Johnson, Alex Wood, Brian Johnson Jake Barrett, Chris Beck, Brandon Kline, and Pat Light are some names to consider. Too bad sox aren't expanding their options. Would love to see throw a curveball and take Roache, but pitching is a dire need in our system.
June 5, 201213 yr Author QUOTE (SoxAce @ Jun 4, 2012 -> 08:53 PM) Too bad sox aren't expanding their options. Would love to see throw a curveball and take Roache, but pitching is a dire need in our system. I'd still like BPA at 48. We will see.
June 5, 201213 yr QUOTE (SoxAce @ Jun 4, 2012 -> 06:53 PM) Too bad sox aren't expanding their options. Would love to see throw a curveball and take Roache, but pitching is a dire need in our system. I'll make one thing for clear, everything is in dire need in the system. However, with Beckham maybe figuring it out and Viciedo, Sale and Reed developing (along with De Aza looking good), all of a sudden things don't look near as barren (as the system has developed 4 of those guys; won't count De Aza).
June 5, 201213 yr QUOTE (DirtySox @ Jun 4, 2012 -> 06:55 PM) I'd still like BPA at 48. We will see. Agree.
June 5, 201213 yr QUOTE (SoxAce @ Jun 4, 2012 -> 08:53 PM) Too bad sox aren't expanding their options. Would love to see throw a curveball and take Roache, but pitching is a dire need in our system. Moreso than position prospects? With our system, almost every position except for relief pitcher could use some huge improvement...although OF's definitely looking a lot better TODAY than it has ever since the Rowand/Chris Young/Anthony Webster/Brian Anderson/Reed days.
June 5, 201213 yr Our system has several more players that are likely to be MLB pitchers than MLB hitters
June 5, 201213 yr QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Jun 4, 2012 -> 08:55 PM) I'll make one thing for clear, everything is in dire need in the system. However, with Beckham maybe figuring it out and Viciedo, Sale and Reed developing (along with De Aza looking good), all of a sudden things don't look near as barren (as the system has developed 4 of those guys; won't count De Aza). Don't forget Nathan Jones. He might end up being the best of all those relievers when all is said and done.
June 5, 201213 yr QUOTE (Jake @ Jun 4, 2012 -> 08:57 PM) Our system has several more players that are likely to be MLB pitchers than MLB hitters That's what I see too.
June 5, 201213 yr QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jun 4, 2012 -> 06:58 PM) Don't forget Nathan Jones. He might end up being the best of all those relievers when all is said and done. How can I forget him. I think I discovered him on Soxtalk. Was watching him on the backfields 3 or 4 years ago and was blown away. Talked to a scout and they said when he's on, he has the better stuff then any closer in baseball. The problem was, he couldn't repeat his deliver, and had huge fluctuations in stuff (98 one day with a sharp hook; 89 another day with a hanger). He still has had a lot of problems with his command so I'm curious to see how he holds up long term, but the dude has an arm.
June 5, 201213 yr QUOTE (Heads22 @ Jun 4, 2012 -> 09:07 PM) Maybe Smoral will just drop to 48 I don't see the infatuation with this guy.
June 5, 201213 yr QUOTE (Jake @ Jun 4, 2012 -> 09:08 PM) I don't see the infatuation with this guy. Haha, no infatuation, just a remark about a guy that we were connected with that may drop out of the first round.
June 5, 201213 yr Author QUOTE (Heads22 @ Jun 4, 2012 -> 09:07 PM) Maybe Smoral will just drop to 48 He will be somewhat expensive.
June 5, 201213 yr Would Lance McCullers fall? Given we went upside, I wouldn't be opposed to taking him now. Some questions of whether he can start but he has legit stuff and at worse projects as an above average closer. I assume he'll be long gone though. Someone with multiple picks will take a chance on him.
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