White Sox Draft Thread

[TheChicagoFan]

White Sox have 13th pick. Last time they had 13th pick, they picked Chris Sale and we all know how that worked out.

I'll post some articles on the draft and some info about who the Sox might draft after lunch.

 

[DewsSox79]

im hoping for a pitcher

 

[nickofypres]

Wondering if they'll draft the most MLB-ready pitcher again like they did with Sale to help down the stretch?

 

[DewsSox79]

Wondering if they'll draft the most MLB-ready pitcher again like they did with Sale to help down the stretch?

they love to insert their drafts right away into the MLB. I wouldnt be surprised.

 

[TheChicagoFan]

If they take a pitcher, it probably won't be a guy who can be an ace at some point in his career. And I think that's what the Sox need going forward.

I'm not sure what I want them to take. They need to have a good draft though because their farm system sucks.

 

[TheChicagoFan]

Baseball Prospectus | Future Shock Blog: Updated Mock: 1-15

Mock with the Sox pick. I like it. Stroman is good.

 

[TheChicagoFan]

It's B/R and not an author I know, but still a different opinion on what the Sox might take

MLB Draft 2012: Team-by-Team Needs and Ideal Targets | Bleacher Report

 

[TheChicagoFan]

Not really a fan of this mock. But it's alright.

2012 MLB Mock Draft | 2012 MLB Draft | MLB Draft |

And for the sandwich rounds here's the same mock:
2012 MLB Mock Draft | 2012 MLB Draft | MLB Draft |

 

[TheChicagoFan]

Ranking of top 50 players heading into the draft:
The Final Board |

Mock:
The Mock: Volume VIII |

 

[TheChicagoFan]

Draft Notes: Phillies, White Sox, Brewers, Nationals: MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com

 

[DewsSox79]

Draft Notes: Phillies, White Sox, Brewers, Nationals: MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com

White Sox scouting director Doug Laumann told the Chicago Tribune's Dave Van Dyck he doesn't expect to find an immediate impact player in the draft. “It’s probably as thin as I've seen in a decade,” Laumann said. “We see that it's pretty thin right now in the college ranks."

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[Capt. Serious]

What time does it start?

 

[TheChicagoFan]

What time does it start?

6 PM our time.

 

[TheChicagoFan]

Dews....
What you posted is completely true. This is one of the thinnest drafts there is.

Which sucks for the Sox because they really need to have a good draft in the near future.

As far as what the Sox will get with 13. Probably a pitcher and it will be a guy that will be a solid #3. Not sure if he'll be a guy that will be ready to play pro immediately.

After the first round pick being a pitcher, the Sox are going to go after mostly position players with speed and athleticism is what I've heard.

 

[TheChicagoFan]

Correa from Cuba taken first from the Astros (not Appell or Buxton like expected)

Buxton went to the Twins.

 

[TheChicagoFan]

Correa is a SS, Buxton and OF

Mariners took Zunino (C)
Good choice.

Mark Appell (who was expected to go 1) is still there.

 

[TheChicagoFan]

Really hoping that Stroman from Duke is available at 13 for the Sox.

I think he's a great pitcher from what I've seen of him. Would be happy to have him.

 

[TheChicagoFan]

Kevin Gausman (P) taken by the Orioles.

Royals on the clock.

 

[TheChicagoFan]

Kyle Zimmer to the Royals.

Cubbies on the clock.

 

[DewsSox79]

any channel?