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Post by larrycook on Apr 1, 2016 21:18:00 GMT -5
A draft eligible FR to keep an eye on is South Caroline's Baden Webb. He sat out last year with TJ and started off a little rusty with control but he's been sharp the last 4-5 starts. SEC player of the week last week and held Vandy to 0 runs on 2Hs and 11 Ks tonight. He's looking like a top five rounder with helium. He was amazing against vandy, in total control.
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Post by Chris Hatfield on Apr 2, 2016 11:40:08 GMT -5
Palmetto never seemed so good (so good, so good, so good)
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Post by telson13 on Apr 4, 2016 22:36:09 GMT -5
Anyone think Ian Anderson will drop to the Sox, and if so if he's worth the risk as a HSer? And maybe more to the point, does he still play jazz flute?
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Post by philsbosoxfan on Apr 5, 2016 3:56:27 GMT -5
Anyone think Ian Anderson will drop to the Sox, and if so if he's worth the risk as a HSer? And maybe more to the point, does he still play jazz flute? LOL, I got that. I have a lot of stories but this isn't the place, I'm not thick as a brick. Believe it or not but they were MTV's 1st Heavy Metal Band of the Year (OK, a little thick).
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Post by vermontsox1 on Apr 5, 2016 8:38:45 GMT -5
Anyone think Ian Anderson will drop to the Sox, and if so if he's worth the risk as a HSer? And maybe more to the point, does he still play jazz flute? It's still way early, but as of now he will probably be available around when the Sox pick. The argument for and against taking a HS is the same as it is every year (ceiling vs low floor). I personally like the college arms more this draft but I think we have to wait a month or so to see how things shake out.
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Post by telson13 on Apr 5, 2016 11:14:03 GMT -5
Anyone think Ian Anderson will drop to the Sox, and if so if he's worth the risk as a HSer? And maybe more to the point, does he still play jazz flute? It's still way early, but as of now he will probably be available around when the Sox pick. The argument for and against taking a HS is the same as it is every year (ceiling vs low floor). I personally like the college arms more this draft but I think we have to wait a month or so to see how things shake out. That's kinda the conundrum, isn't it? I mean, a #3 starter has value, so going with a college arm who moves quickly and contributes soon, in a vacuum, is good. But the Sox have a glut of SP. Then again, Buchholz will probably be gone soon, and who knows about Kelly? But with Espinoza and Kopech (hopefully) on the way...do they need another 3, or do they take a shot on a potential 1? This draft does seem pretty deep in college arms, but that cohort seems pretty volatile this spring, too. I'm really enjoying the draft build-up, especially since I'm hoping this will be their last high pick for a long while.
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Post by telson13 on Apr 5, 2016 11:15:56 GMT -5
Anyone think Ian Anderson will drop to the Sox, and if so if he's worth the risk as a HSer? And maybe more to the point, does he still play jazz flute? LOL, I got that. I have a lot of stories but this isn't the place, I'm not thick as a brick. Believe it or not but they were MTV's 1st Heavy Metal Band of the Year (OK, a little thick). Thank God somebody did. Now I can go back to reading Tolkien and playing Dungeons and Dragons.
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Post by templeusox on Apr 11, 2016 16:00:14 GMT -5
Drafting Connor Jones should be a fireable offense for every scouting director in baseball.
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Post by ibsmith85 on Apr 12, 2016 12:32:52 GMT -5
1-1 Candidate Jason Groome throws a no-hitter with 19 K's NBCSports.com
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Post by jdb on Apr 12, 2016 13:00:00 GMT -5
Drafting Connor Jones should be a fireable offense for every scouting director in baseball. Outside of Jeffries (I'm a fan too) who are a few names you'd be happy with at 12 as of today?
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Post by texs31 on Apr 12, 2016 13:30:26 GMT -5
Law released his Top 50 today. Couple of "highlights":
1. Temple's guy at 33 2. Alec Hanson at 38 3. Senzel (10), Wentz (11), Manning (12), Puk (13), Nolan Jones (14) and Grier (15) in the range of Boston's pick. 4. Jefferies at 32
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Post by templeusox on Apr 12, 2016 14:42:57 GMT -5
Drafting Connor Jones should be a fireable offense for every scouting director in baseball. Outside of Jeffries (I'm a fan too) who are a few names you'd be happy with at 12 as of today? Logan Shore, Will Craig, Zach Collins, Anfernee Grier from the college ranks. Any of the big high school outfielders (Rutherford, Moniak, Kieboom) and Ian Anderson from the high school ranks.
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Post by philsbosoxfan on Apr 14, 2016 23:33:24 GMT -5
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Post by templeusox on Apr 15, 2016 1:14:28 GMT -5
I doubt it. It's more of a slap on the wrist for a technicality. He'll pitch again this Spring.
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Post by Oregon Norm on Apr 15, 2016 6:23:41 GMT -5
The NJ authorities are clear, this isn't a big deal. They're following the rules and he's been forthright about it. Nothing to see here.
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Post by philsbosoxfan on Apr 15, 2016 7:14:50 GMT -5
All true but it's still half his senior year, that can't be good for where he gets drafted.
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Post by nomar on Apr 15, 2016 7:45:36 GMT -5
Let's all sling mud at the kid until he falls to our pick. It's the right thing to do.
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Post by boomer on Apr 15, 2016 9:35:25 GMT -5
Living in Charlottesville and having partial season tickets to UVA, I've seen Jones pitch several times so far now. He is definitely a college ace and "safe choice" is the operative concept. He has gotten better in each of his 3 years with the Wahoos: www.thebaseballcube.com/players/profile.asp?P=connor-jones-1He is built like Roger Clemens and has the same kind of delivery. If he continues to harness his command and if his mileage doesn't get too high, they probably can't go wrong getting him at #12. HS pitchers, except for a few sure things, are the most risky picks in the first round and they should have learned their lesson about this from Trey Ball and others picked in the first round before.
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Post by nomar on Apr 15, 2016 9:41:38 GMT -5
Still, the idea of picking UVA pitchers or Stanford batters scares me. If I was some HS stud player I'm not sure what would compel me to even go to those schools to play. They must have some charming recruiters.
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Post by nomar on Apr 15, 2016 11:33:20 GMT -5
Outside of Jeffries (I'm a fan too) who are a few names you'd be happy with at 12 as of today? Logan Shore, Will Craig, Zach Collins, Anfernee Grier from the college ranks. Any of the big high school outfielders (Rutherford, Moniak, Kieboom) and Ian Anderson from the high school ranks. Can Collins not catch very well? He looks eerily similar to Schwarber in the power hitting college catcher sense. Wouldn't mind taking a bat like his even if he can't stick behind the plate. Will Craig has some crazy numbers this year, although hitting at Wake isn't the hardest thing to do in comparison to other parks. Will be interesting to see how far these guys rise, I'll have to keep an eye on them.
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Post by philsbosoxfan on Apr 15, 2016 11:35:06 GMT -5
Let's all sling mud at the kid until he falls to our pick. It's the right thing to do. Who's slinging mud ? I don't think he did anything wrong and is getting screwed by the system. I'm just making a point that losing half of his senior year is not going to help his draft status. People read things that aren't there. We need better reading comprehension skills here before we comment.
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Post by nomar on Apr 15, 2016 11:49:22 GMT -5
Let's all sling mud at the kid until he falls to our pick. It's the right thing to do. Who's slinging mud ? I don't think he did anything wrong and is getting screwed by the system. I'm just making a point that losing half of his senior year is not going to help his draft status. People read things that aren't there. We need better reading comprehension skills here before we comment. At no point did I say that anyone was slinging mud. I sarcastically said that we should ("Let's all" doesn't not equate to "Phils is") in order to hurt his draft stock, which we all know won't happen. The kid is going 1-1 barring major injury. I read your post perfectly fine. Ironically, you called me out for a mistake that you made in yours.
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Post by jdb on Apr 22, 2016 20:02:25 GMT -5
I didn't realize Daulton Jefferies has missed his last few starts with a leg injury. Hopefully he can get back soon and be an option for us at 12.
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Post by telson13 on Apr 22, 2016 23:46:04 GMT -5
I'm not sold on Jeffries. TBH, there isn't anyone I see at 12 that I'm all that excited about. I'm very curious to see which way they do go though, HS vs college and bat vs arm. If I had to chose, I still like Ian Anderson, based on upside and Jethro Tull reference.
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Post by radiohix on Apr 23, 2016 0:28:54 GMT -5
I like Nick Senzel, I like the floor and the cieling is not that high but it's good though (above avg regular with a couple of ASG selections)
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