June 6, 201411 yr Dan Hayes @DanHayesCSN 12s Doug Laumann: We were surprised. It sounded like (Rodon) was going to be gone.
June 6, 201411 yr QUOTE (dasox24 @ Jun 5, 2014 -> 07:23 PM) Wait, what??? Wow. Had no idea. Good looking dude too. Would be hilarious if he somehow lands a big role and becomes the next Holly heartthrob. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm4754472/?ref_=nv_sr_1
June 6, 201411 yr QUOTE (flavum @ Jun 5, 2014 -> 07:28 PM) It really was the best case scenario for the Sox, with Aiken and Kolek off the board. There really is no regret factor possible. They took the best guy available and now it's up to the gods. Ya...unless Nola turns into a HOFer
June 6, 201411 yr QUOTE (DirtySox @ Jun 5, 2014 -> 07:31 PM) I LOVE Kopech. That delivery is atypical with some deception. Would be absolutely stoked with him. Weaver is great too. Do they really have the money for Flaherty though? Supposedly looking for 2 million. Yeah that would take some talk. Word is the org really sells their heath track record hard (and well) in talks so that could help.
June 6, 201411 yr QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Jun 5, 2014 -> 07:31 PM) Thank you. Do you think they for sure can sign Rodon? And will it be at slot or slightly above? If Rodon is really looking for $6M like twitter rumors have said, then I don't think it should be a big deal to sign him. Maybe they get him to come down to slot value and promise a taste of the big leagues this fall like they did with Chris Sale. Basically, do everything exactly the same they did with Sale. That seemed to have worked well. Hah.
June 6, 201411 yr QUOTE (bucket-of-suck @ Jun 5, 2014 -> 07:34 PM) Yeah that would take some talk. Word is the org really sells their heath track record hard (and well) in talks so that could help. Good to know. Thanks.
June 6, 201411 yr QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 5, 2014 -> 07:33 PM) If Hoffman stayed healthy, do the Sox take him over Rodon? Question to ponder. Ya he would've went top 4 no doubt.
June 6, 201411 yr QUOTE (Chilihead90 @ Jun 5, 2014 -> 07:34 PM) If Rodon is really looking for $6M like twitter rumors have said, then I don't think it should be a big deal to sign him. Maybe they get him to come down to slot value and promise a taste of the big leagues this fall like they did with Chris Sale. Basically, do everything exactly the same they did with Sale. That seemed to have worked well. Hah. +1
June 6, 201411 yr QUOTE (Chilihead90 @ Jun 5, 2014 -> 07:32 PM) Good looking dude too. Would be hilarious if he somehow lands a big role and becomes the next Holly heartthrob. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm4754472/?ref_=nv_sr_1 wow , crazy lol yes he is
June 6, 201411 yr QUOTE (bucket-of-suck @ Jun 5, 2014 -> 07:36 PM) +1 Would love for that to happen. Wouldn't impact the draft pool as much then. So much depth in this class, hope the Sox can take advantage of it.
June 6, 201411 yr QUOTE (DirtySox @ Jun 5, 2014 -> 07:37 PM) Would love for that to happen. Wouldn't impact the draft pool as much then. So much depth in this class, hope the Sox can take advantage of it. No doubt. This draft is incredibly deep in pitching.
June 6, 201411 yr Dick Allen this is for you: @JeffPassan: The Los Angeleeze Angels of Anaheim are now on the clock!
June 6, 201411 yr Sean Newcomb would be the choice for best name if his parents named him Duke Newcomb instead. Touki Toussaint probably takes that award, at least on Day 1. Edited June 6, 201411 yr by Chilihead90
June 6, 201411 yr QUOTE (Bigsoxhurt35 @ Jun 5, 2014 -> 07:40 PM) Dick Allen this is for you: @JeffPassan: The Los Angeleeze Angels of Anaheim are now on the clock! Selig just oozes sex
June 6, 201411 yr QUOTE (Chilihead90 @ Jun 5, 2014 -> 07:40 PM) Sean Newcomb would be the choice for best name if his parents named him Duke Newcomb instead. Touki Toussaint probably takes that award, at least on Day 1. Nope. There is a player in this class with the name "Handsome Monica." Can't touch that.
June 6, 201411 yr Daryl Van Schouwen @CST_soxvan 9m Scouting director Doug Laumann said Carlos Rodon "pretty much was consensus guy we had targeted since his sophomore season." Daryl Van Schouwen @CST_soxvan 9m Laumann" "He was consensus best guy on the board" JJ Cooper @jjcoop36 1h Teams were worried about Rodon's back which has given him problems, but at his best, he's the best player in this draft. Daryl Van Schouwen @CST_soxvan 5m Laumann on Rodon signability: "personaly I don't (have concerns). Rick and Scott Boras have fairly good relationship.'' Scott Merkin @scottmerkin 4m Doug Laumann said he would be surprised if the CWS don't get Rodon in the fold
June 6, 201411 yr QUOTE (DirtySox @ Jun 5, 2014 -> 07:42 PM) Nope. There is a player in this class with the name "Handsome Monica." Can't touch that. Handsome Monica? Probably takes the award for weirdest, but definitely not better than Duke Newcomb or Touki Toussaint. Last year Stryker Trahan and Storm Throne were some pretty great ones.
June 6, 201411 yr QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Jun 5, 2014 -> 07:19 PM) Did Kenny really want Jackson though? Who do you see the Sox pick at 44? If Kenny really wanted Jackson @ #3, the Sox would have drafted him.
June 6, 201411 yr QUOTE (Chilihead90 @ Jun 5, 2014 -> 07:44 PM) Handsome Monica? Probably takes the award for weirdest, but definitely not better than Duke Newcomb or Touki Toussaint. Last year Stryker Trahan and Storm Throne were some pretty great ones. This year has a Maverick Buffo too. Pretty sick.
June 6, 201411 yr QUOTE (professa @ Jun 5, 2014 -> 07:45 PM) In general, where would #44 rank in terms of our top 10 prospects? top 5? Tough telling as we really don't know what we are going to do with the pick, esp if there are concerns over Rodon's signability.
June 6, 201411 yr QUOTE (flavum @ Jun 5, 2014 -> 07:44 PM) Joey Pankake is a great name too. Oooh, that's a good one too.
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