Laumann said they have a silver star rating thing where they ask their scouts to put a silver star on a player that they just have a "gut feeling" about, meaning more of a character/make up thing, and they take those guys at this stage

 

Also the Sox send their scouts out to watch players who are 2-sport guys play other sports, and they don't just look at in-game stuff, they try to get to know the kids and find out a lot about their character, background, and so on. So obviously the Sox were quite impressed by Adams as a basketball player and I'm sure they saw things on the court there that they think are excellent signs re: his makeup on the mound. They like Adams a lot.

They should call up Rondon and Frye to go along with Chris Sales and Jose Quintero immediately.

 

Need more subtlety, like Quintanya

Need more subtlety, like Quintanya

What's more subtle than a giant lizard covered with feathers? Especially an all-knowing one that flies. Doesn't get more subtle than that, ultimate subtlety. Should have just said "Jose Lizardguy"

Also the Sox send their scouts out to watch players who are 2-sport guys play other sports,

"Of f***ing course they do" -every Sox fan ever

Top college players left on mlb.com

 

1. Jordan Brink, RHP

2. Dean Deatz, RHP

3. Colin Welmon, RHP

4. Cole Hunter, CF

5. A.J. Vinegas, RHP

6. Richard Prignatato, RF

7. Patrick Weigal, RHP

8. Sam Hilliard, LHP

9. Halen Beeks, LHP

10. Ben Smith LHP

 

 

Our 3rd round pick:

Today should be somewhat interesting in how the teams draft. Past round 10 each pick is slotted at $100,000. But you can offer a player as much as you want, it just counts against your entire allotment. Thus if you saved money in rounds 1 through 10, you can draft some tougher signs and offer them whatever the hell want as long as you have the money available. Also unlike the first ten rounds, not signing a player now doesn't remove the recommended allotment ($100,000) from your pool.

 

So we can expect some teams (Cubs?) to take a shot at the highly ranked super tough signs today. IE: Bakauskas, Mac Marshall, Weisenberg, Montes De Orca, JJ Schwarz, McKinney etc.

 

Perhaps we will see the Sox grab a tougher prep sign or two today. Once again though, it really depends on how expensive they think Rodon will be and how much they expect to have saved in the first ten rounds.

Edited June 7, 201411 yr by DirtySox

Today should be somewhat interesting in how the teams draft. Past round 10 each pick is slotted at $100,000. But you can offer a player as much as you want, it just counts against your entire allotment. Thus if you saved money in rounds 1 through 10, you can draft some tougher signs and offer them whatever the hell want as long as you have the money available. Also unlike the first ten rounds, not signing a player now doesn't remove the recommended allotment ($100,000) from your pool.

 

So we can expect some teams (Cubs?) to take a shot at the highly ranked super tough signs today. IE: Bakauskas, Mac Marshall, Weisenberg, Montes De Orca, JJ Schwarz, McKinney etc.

 

Perhaps we will see the Sox grab a tougher prep sign or two today. Once again though, it really depends on how expensive they think Rodon will be and how much they expect to have saved in the first ten rounds.

All those guys will be taken anyway, not really for the signing, just for the meet and greet stuff. IE this is our team, come out to dinner with us, blah blah blah, we'll be looking at you next time you're eligible.

Zachary Fish, C from OK State

Edited June 7, 201411 yr by Quinarvy

Zach Fish, OF, Oklahoma State. Hit .309/.413/.531 this year. #475 on the BA 500.

So when does it start today? I thought it was noon and with a pick every minute I'd see #11 by now.

 

 

EDIT...whoops.

Edited June 7, 201411 yr by scs787

7th best prospect out of Oklahoma. Number 8 Big 12 prospect coming into the season. Doesn't sound like he will stick at catcher.

Edited June 7, 201411 yr by Buehrle>Wood

7th best prospect out of Oklahoma. Number 8 Big 12 prospect coming into the season

Looks like he was 2nd in the Big 12 in home runs this year and 3rd in doubles. Good numbers all around really.

Some scouting details on Fish:

HS:

Potential 5-tool player that can play any position...

Strong, accurate arm from the OF. Tremendous power for his size,

excellent bat speed and can steal bases

 

2013 Spring Notes

Strong solid build

Very good raw power

Good bat speed

Will take a walk

Will take an ugly swing at times

Really like the Tanner English pick this late for the Twins.

Connor Walsh, RHP, Cincinnati. 3.86 ERA. Uninspiring strikeout numbers. #318 on the BA 500.

Edited June 7, 201411 yr by Feeky Magee

Big 12 Player of the Year.....Fish that is, not Walsh.

Edited June 7, 201411 yr by scs787

Connor Walsh, RHP, Cincinnati. 3.86 ERA. Uninspiring strikeout numbers. #318 on the BA 500.

Must be some stuff there.

Must be some stuff there.

Perfect Game has him with an 87 mph fastball and a potential plus curve.

Perfect Game has him with an 87 mph fastball and a potential plus curve.

Yeah was gonna post that. Sounds like he flat out sucks. Filler.

Mike Gomez, closer, Florida International University. 4.10 ERA. Decent strikeout to walk ratio. Not rated on BA 500.

Yeah was gonna post that. Sounds like he flat out sucks. Filler.

He's a silver star player, according to our scouting department. Silver star = TWTW.

Mike Gomez, closer, Florida International University. 4.10 ERA. Decent strikeout to walk ratio. Not rated on BA 500.

Can't find much of anything on him. More filler.

Woo!

Love the pick even if they don't sign him!