southsider2k5 Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 From KLaw chat Kevin (Prior Lake, MN) [via mobile] From this draft, who makes to majors first? Klaw (1:28 PM) Howard, Burdi, Nola. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hi8is Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 I'm warming on Nola. It makes sense and he could - it seems - be a call up in September this year or contribute in 2015. He's right handed and slots nicely between Sale and Jose. I'll also be happy with Kolek and hope to see him in late 2016. Then we have the pipe dreams of Aiken falling to us or Rodon. Sure am glad it's not my ass on the line with this pick - because it's a tough one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donny Lucy's Avocado Farm Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 Today is only the first round, correct? Are there any second round projections? I suppose I could just read a mock draft list and see who the 30 or so players are that start the rankings around 35. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2014/06/draf...medium=facebook White Sox pitching coach Don Cooper says that he likes all four of the arms rated most highly by the team, including the three mentioned above along with Aaron Nola, but prefers Aiken, reports Dan Hayes of CSNChicago.com. “I liked them all,” said Cooper. “I liked the kid Aiken maybe the best. But a high school kid, that’s going to be a little longer. The closest to the big leagues Rodon and the second closest was Nola. It’s hard not to like the stuff coming out of the hand of Kolek. Those high school kids, there’s work to be done there.” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eminor3rd Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 QUOTE (Charlie Haeger's Knuckles @ Jun 5, 2014 -> 11:33 AM) Today is only the first round, correct? Are there any second round projections? I suppose I could just read a mock draft list and see who the 30 or so players are that start the rankings around 35. Two rounds today, muthaf***a! Actually three if you count the supp round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted June 5, 2014 Author Share Posted June 5, 2014 QUOTE (Charlie Haeger's Knuckles @ Jun 5, 2014 -> 12:33 PM) Today is only the first round, correct? Are there any second round projections? I suppose I could just read a mock draft list and see who the 30 or so players are that start the rankings around 35. Tonight (6pm CT) is rounds 1 and 2, and the supplementals. Rounds 3-10 are Friday starting at noon, 11-40 Saturday at noon, all times Central. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 QUOTE (Charlie Haeger's Knuckles @ Jun 5, 2014 -> 12:33 PM) Today is only the first round, correct? Are there any second round projections? I suppose I could just read a mock draft list and see who the 30 or so players are that start the rankings around 35. 1st and 2nd today. 3-10 tmrw. 11-40 on Sat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buehrle>Wood Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 QUOTE (Charlie Haeger's Knuckles @ Jun 5, 2014 -> 12:33 PM) Today is only the first round, correct? Are there any second round projections? I suppose I could just read a mock draft list and see who the 30 or so players are that start the rankings around 35. We make our second pick tonight too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ultimate Champion Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 (edited) There's actually Round 1, a comp Round, 2 comp balance rounds A & B, plus Round 2 IIRC. That would be 5 rounds. But we just get 2 picks. Edit actually I think the comp b is between 2 and 3, that would be tomorrow if the case. Edited June 5, 2014 by The Ultimate Champion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eminor3rd Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 Spend the money, get the BPA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feeky Magee Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 My order of preference (would probably put Jackson in there but sounds like we're really locked into a pitcher): Aiken Rodon Nola Kolek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 QUOTE (Charlie Haeger's Knuckles @ Jun 5, 2014 -> 01:32 PM) super original It's draft day and the Sox have the #3 pick. Cheer up bro. Not every post has to be a wet noodle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 QUOTE (Feeky Magee @ Jun 5, 2014 -> 01:39 PM) My order of preference (would probably put Jackson in there but sounds like we're really locked into a pitcher): Aiken Rodon Nola Kolek I kinda want Jackson. Assuming Anderson doesn't play at SS and is moved to the outfield we could have one of the best outfields in baseball in 4-5 years with Anderson/Jackson/Garcia. That said, I think for sure the Sox take one of the big 3 pitchers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donny Lucy's Avocado Farm Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Jun 5, 2014 -> 11:36 AM) We make our second pick tonight too OK, thanks for the clarification. I think it is a safe assumption that the Sox are getting a high-end player with their first pick. I am honestly more interested in their strategy for the second round and later... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eminor3rd Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 QUOTE (Feeky Magee @ Jun 5, 2014 -> 11:39 AM) My order of preference (would probably put Jackson in there but sounds like we're really locked into a pitcher): Aiken Rodon Nola Kolek Mine is: Rodon Aiken Kolek Jackson Nola Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtySox Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 Jack (Chicago) Hi Keith, just read your mock and was disappointing in the White Sox. Is this back to the lower ceiling Kenny Williams days for the draft on Nola or am I missing something. I thought I remember you saying he might move to closer as well. Thanks Klaw (1:45 PM) Don't recall ever saying he'd move to closer. I don't understand why you'd be disappointed in them taking a close to major-league ready starter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ultimate Champion Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 Aiken Kolek/Rodon: Kolek much easier sign probably, Rodon quick mover but Borass might play games with us Jackson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eminor3rd Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 Ultimately, if we draft Rodon, he'll end up signing with us for a little over slot value, IMO. He just doesn't have the leverage players used to have. He's already seen his stock drop over the course of a year, and even if he went back for his senior year and DIDN'T decline and DID stay healthy, he'd be re-entering the draft with less leverage than before since he'll be a senior. If they like Rodon the best, they should take him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 QUOTE (The Ultimate Champion @ Jun 5, 2014 -> 01:49 PM) Aiken Kolek/Rodon: Kolek much easier sign probably, Rodon quick mover but Borass might play games with us Jackson As has been said -- what "games" is Boras gonna play? He is hand cuffed under the new CBA. See last year, when Appel was taken #1 overall and Boras couldn't do anything to get him overslot: http://mlb.si.com/2013/06/20/mark-appel-as...top-pick-signs/ The worst thing that could happen with Rodon is he signs for like 5% over bonus. I don't think that's going to deter the Sox from taking him if he's a clear #1 on their board at that pick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 QUOTE (Eminor3rd @ Jun 5, 2014 -> 01:51 PM) Ultimately, if we draft Rodon, he'll end up signing with us for a little over slot value, IMO. He just doesn't have the leverage players used to have. He's already seen his stock drop over the course of a year, and even if he went back for his senior year and DIDN'T decline and DID stay healthy, he'd be re-entering the draft with less leverage than before since he'll be a senior. If they like Rodon the best, they should take him. +1, I just posted pretty much the same scenario. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxfest Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 I hope Aiken slides to #3 somehow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 QUOTE (Soxfest @ Jun 5, 2014 -> 05:56 PM) I hope Aiken slides to #3 somehow. With the word now that the Marlins coveting Rodon, we really should hope then that Rodon goes #1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 QUOTE (Eminor3rd @ Jun 5, 2014 -> 01:38 PM) Spend the money, get the BPA. Is this still not understood? They will spend the money even if they don't get the BPA. That would be the point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptatc Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 QUOTE (chitownsportsfan @ Jun 5, 2014 -> 12:52 PM) As has been said -- what "games" is Boras gonna play? He is hand cuffed under the new CBA. See last year, when Appel was taken #1 overall and Boras couldn't do anything to get him overslot: http://mlb.si.com/2013/06/20/mark-appel-as...top-pick-signs/ The worst thing that could happen with Rodon is he signs for like 5% over bonus. I don't think that's going to deter the Sox from taking him if he's a clear #1 on their board at that pick. Could he hold his guy out a year and pitch in an independent league? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSox13 Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 QUOTE (bmags @ Jun 5, 2014 -> 01:00 PM) With the word now that the Marlins coveting Rodon, we really should hope then that Rodon goes #1. Maybe then the Marlins go back to Jackson, leaving Aiken for the Sox? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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