Boopa1219 Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 (edited) Gatewood seems to have made some corrections to his swing: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGrt-jrZIU8...jnzS5KU2wcxbGbA Edited October 1, 2013 by Joshua Strong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Sep 29, 2013 -> 04:08 PM) Can we talk about the Sox having the 3rd pick now? Still too soon? I wanted to check with everyone before bringing it up again because of the thin skin around here. WTF is this post? That's all we've BEEN talking about in here. Why wouldn't you talk about it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Jimmy0 Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Oct 1, 2013 -> 07:41 AM) WTF is this post? That's all we've BEEN talking about in here. Why wouldn't you talk about it? It was just in reference to past threads. A couple of posters wanted the team to lose more so that this pick could easily be obtained. Others believed that the thought process was crazy. People started arguing and 2 threads were closed relating to the topic. That's all I am saying. Just didn't want to get another thread shutdown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macsandz Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 (edited) Was told Rick really likes Trea Turner. Sees him as a possible cornerstone pick. 4/5 tools are potential plus. Edited October 1, 2013 by bucket-of-suck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtySox Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 (edited) QUOTE (bucket-of-suck @ Oct 1, 2013 -> 06:19 PM) Was told Rick really likes Trea Turner. Sees him as a possible cornerstone pick. 4/5 tools are potential plus. I'm not entirely sold on Trea just yet, but looking forward to seeing what he can do when healthy this coming season. 80 speed, good basestealing ability, and the ability to stay at SS is pretty substantial. The hit tool looks good too. He has a decent approach at the plate, and the power could show up more in the future. Hmm. I might have just talked myself into Trea Turner. I think the last college SS the Sox drafted must have left me a bit leery. Edited October 2, 2013 by DirtySox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGajewski18 Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 QUOTE (bucket-of-suck @ Oct 1, 2013 -> 06:19 PM) Was told Rick really likes Trea Turner. Sees him as a possible cornerstone pick. 4/5 tools are potential plus. That is interesting. He'll be the age of Bryant coming up so he'll have to adjust quick. I don't know how I feel about him yet, have to watch him more. Bucket, have you been told of other options at 3 and free agents/possible trades? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 QUOTE (DirtySox @ Oct 1, 2013 -> 07:13 PM) I'm not entirely sold on Trea just yet, but looking forward to seeing what he can do when healthy this coming season. 80 speed, good basestealing ability, and the ability to stay at SS is pretty substantial. The hit tool looks good too. He has a decent approach at the plate, and the power could show up more in the future. Hmm. I might have just talked myself into Trea Turner. I think the last college SS the Sox drafted must have left me a bit leery. That sounds like Manny Machado. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty34 Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Oct 1, 2013 -> 09:17 PM) That sounds like Manny Machado. Machado was drafted out of high school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 (edited) QUOTE (Marty34 @ Oct 1, 2013 -> 09:31 PM) Machado was drafted out of high school. That's OK. As a hitter player, that still sounds like Manny Machado. Edited October 2, 2013 by witesoxfan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 (edited) QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Oct 1, 2013 -> 09:55 PM) That's OK. As a hitter player, that still sounds like Manny Machado. Machado was graded at an 80 speed? That's odd considering the most stolen bases he ever had in a season in the minors was 13. Edited October 2, 2013 by Chilihead90 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Good, then they draft Manny Machado with Kenny Lofton like speed. It gets even better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Oct 1, 2013 -> 10:41 PM) Good, then they draft Manny Machado with Kenny Lofton like speed. It gets even better. He'll go great with Matt Kemp and Ryan Howard, our selections in 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 http://www.baseballamerica.com/college/201...3-carlos-rodon/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtySox Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 QUOTE (fathom @ Oct 17, 2013 -> 07:14 PM) http://www.baseballamerica.com/college/201...3-carlos-rodon/ Kolek hype. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 QUOTE (DirtySox @ Oct 18, 2013 -> 12:46 AM) Kolek hype. It seems hard to believe the Sox would ever draft a high school pitcher that high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtySox Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 QUOTE (fathom @ Oct 17, 2013 -> 07:48 PM) It seems hard to believe the Sox would ever draft a high school pitcher that high. Agreed. I'm a fan of his though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxfest Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 http://www.baseballamerica.com/college/201...3-carlos-rodon/ Per Baseball America Says 2014 class best since 2011. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunt Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 QUOTE (Soxfest @ Oct 17, 2013 -> 08:35 PM) http://www.baseballamerica.com/college/201...3-carlos-rodon/ Per Baseball America Says 2014 class best since 2011. I know there is still a long way to go here, but if you drafted today, would you take Turner or Gatewood? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 QUOTE (Dunt @ Oct 18, 2013 -> 12:50 PM) I know there is still a long way to go here, but if you drafted today, would you take Turner or Gatewood? I'm no expert or anything, but if it's only a choice between those two, I'd go Gatewood. More power, and upside. Could be a 3B long term. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggsmaggs Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 (edited) QUOTE (flavum @ Oct 18, 2013 -> 12:59 PM) I'm no expert or anything, but if it's only a choice between those two, I'd go Gatewood. More power, and upside. Could be a 3B long term. I would go the opposite, but definitely understand your opinion. I like Turner. He is a legit SS with excellent athleticism. Because he is such a good fielder with top-line speed, he at worst is a solid starting SS in the major leagues. If he hits like he has shown when healthy, he is a 6-8 WAR player annually -- maybe more. My main reason with him over Gatewood is that you just can't miss having a pick so high. Gatewood might have 40 HR power, but he is far more likely to bust than Turner. Plus, there are many questions about his future position. The one negative to Turner is that he sounds like Beckham (not skillset) but in that he is a guarantee to be a MLB starter for years to come and well Beckham has definitely been a bust. Edited October 18, 2013 by maggsmaggs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 QUOTE (maggsmaggs @ Oct 18, 2013 -> 01:10 PM) I would go the opposite, but definitely understand your opinion. I like Turner. He is a legit SS with excellent athleticism. Because he is such a good fielder with top-line speed, he at worst is a solid starting SS in the major leagues. If he hits like he has shown when healthy, he is a 6-8 WAR player annually -- maybe more. My main reason with him over Gatewood is that you just can't miss having a pick so high. Gatewood might have 40 HR power, but he is far more likely to bust than Turner. Plus, there are many questions about his future position. The one negative to Turner is that he sounds like Beckham (not skillset) but in that he is a guarantee to be a MLB starter for years to come and well Beckham has definitely been a bust. That's mostly my concern. I'm just glad the Sox are at 3, and not 9 or 10, or 16. They're going to get who they want after Rodon and the other guy. And hopefully in 7.5 months, it will be clear to them who they should draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmteam Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Nice to see Schwarber getting love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boopa1219 Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 QUOTE (Dunt @ Oct 18, 2013 -> 12:50 PM) I know there is still a long way to go here, but if you drafted today, would you take Turner or Gatewood? I am drafting Gatewood, because he has the highest potential and ceiling out of any player in this draft class. He can be a true cornerstone player for the Sox and his bat could be something truly special. Plus, I can see him being a superstar player that will help bring fans back to the Cell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGajewski18 Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 QUOTE (Joshua Strong @ Oct 19, 2013 -> 09:18 PM) I am drafting Gatewood, because he has the highest potential and ceiling out of any player in this draft class. He can be a true cornerstone player for the Sox and his bat could be something truly special. Plus, I can see him being a superstar player that will help bring fans back to the Cell Completely agree. My vote goes to Gatewood to take at 3. Him along with Hawkins figuring it out and Thompson keeps improving. This farm system won't be in the bottom 5 in the next few years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Gatewood, Jackson, and Rodon are ones I am hoping for. For some reason I just don't want Tyler Beede to fall to #3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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