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Post by alnipper on Sept 7, 2018 11:33:36 GMT -5
I am limiting the choice to just one player. This is the player you are most excited about going forward that you like. My two current favorites are Jarren Duran, because of his speed and Howlett because I like cheering for the underdog. We had a great high school draft this year.
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Post by nomar on Sept 7, 2018 12:05:21 GMT -5
I wouldn't choose him, but Granberg seems like an interesting player. Would probably benefit from getting a bit more loft in his swing. Easier said than done, but he's a solid all around hitter.
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Post by Smittyw on Sept 7, 2018 12:32:14 GMT -5
It's disappointing that we didn't get to see much of him due to the injury, but Casas' pedigree and the reports on him around draft time would seem to make him "The Guy" to follow if you had to choose just one (which, thankfully, we don't ), right?
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Post by mckeonam on Sept 7, 2018 12:46:24 GMT -5
All of these are terrific options, and make me realize that this class could be really special. This doesn't even include Kole Cottam who showed some solid pop and made it to Greenville, and the relatively unknown pair of Machamer and Shugart who didn't get a ton of time but look solid. I'm irrationally excited no doubt about it
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Post by ramireja on Sept 7, 2018 12:46:26 GMT -5
I also went with Casas basically on the basis of his easy power. Given that we didn't get to see much of him, the mystery adds some excitement for me as well. Here's to hoping the hit tool plays up enough to get to that power.
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Post by redsox04071318champs on Sept 7, 2018 13:08:38 GMT -5
I chose Duran because I can't help but wonder if there's a Mookie Betts in there.
I look forward to Casas. Can't wait to see how that power plays out.
Feltman will rocket thru the minors and be up in the bigs by next year.
Brandon Howlett is a complete surprise. Didn't expect him to have it so together so quickly.
And an underdog that I like who got no votes but deserves a lot of mention is Granberg. I think that guy can hit. I like him in a Daniel Nava type of way.
And of course Decker and Northcut are intriguing.
I truly love their draft class. It could eventually rival 2011.
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Post by thegoodthebadthesox on Sept 7, 2018 13:27:32 GMT -5
I chose Duran because I can't help but wonder if there's a Mookie Betts in there. I look forward to Casas. Can't wait to see how that power plays out. Feltman will rocket thru the minors and be up in the bigs by next year. Brandon Howlett is a complete surprise. Didn't expect him to have it so together so quickly. And an underdog that I like who got no votes but deserves a lot of mention is Granberg. I think that guy can hit. I like him in a Daniel Nava type of way. And of course Decker and Northcut are intriguing. I truly love their draft class. It could eventually rival 2011. Please please please temper your expectations with this.
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Post by redsox04071318champs on Sept 7, 2018 13:33:38 GMT -5
I chose Duran because I can't help but wonder if there's a Mookie Betts in there. I look forward to Casas. Can't wait to see how that power plays out. Feltman will rocket thru the minors and be up in the bigs by next year. Brandon Howlett is a complete surprise. Didn't expect him to have it so together so quickly. And an underdog that I like who got no votes but deserves a lot of mention is Granberg. I think that guy can hit. I like him in a Daniel Nava type of way. And of course Decker and Northcut are intriguing. I truly love their draft class. It could eventually rival 2011. Please please please temper your expectations with this. Relax. I don't expect him to turn into Mookie Betts. I just see some similarities in a guy who's a middle infielder who gets converted to an outfielder who isn't hyped for having a lot of power who can run like the wind. That doesn't mean that he's going to be Mookie. I've been around long enough to know that. I'm just curious if he has some young Mookie in him. That's all.
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Post by umassgrad2005 on Sept 7, 2018 13:34:39 GMT -5
I went Howlett just because I love the underdog and that might be one heck of a late round pick. This was crazy hard Though. You can't go wrong with any of them.
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Post by michael on Sept 7, 2018 18:34:09 GMT -5
I voted for Duran. I'm a sucker for speed. It goes back 60+ years to my playing days; Small, no power but incredibly slow. Names like Donnie Sadler, Jacoby Ellsbury and Mookie come to mind as prospect favorites. Therefore my excitement comes from following young mister Duran. That and picking a walk-up song will be easy.
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Post by manfred on Sept 7, 2018 18:59:24 GMT -5
I went Feltman because, well, I’m a nervous Nellie, and a bird in the hand and all that stuff. He seems close to being something for the Sox.
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Post by awall on Sept 7, 2018 19:10:02 GMT -5
I went with Granberg. I really like his swing mechanics. Howlett a close second. I just don’t see Duran’s swing being able deal with advanced level off speed stuff. But I love his speed and hope a couple of years of pro instruction can help.
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Post by thegoodthebadthesox on Sept 7, 2018 19:45:11 GMT -5
Please please please temper your expectations with this. Relax. I don't expect him to turn into Mookie Betts. I just see some similarities in a guy who's a middle infielder who gets converted to an outfielder who isn't hyped for having a lot of power who can run like the wind. That doesn't mean that he's going to be Mookie. I've been around long enough to know that. I'm just curious if he has some young Mookie in him. That's all. Hey man you're allowed to have hope and all, but other than the position switch they aren't really similar at all. Mookie was 3 years younger than Duran at the time they were respectively drafted, and hadn't committed to baseball full time until entering the system, while Duran has had 3 years of essentially being a full time baseball player. Not saying Duran won't be a good player, he was my vote, but even putting Mookie's name in the conversation is a little overoptimistic. Edit: I also think there's a huge difference between having elite speed (Duran) and being an elite athlete (Mookie).
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Post by jimed14 on Sept 7, 2018 19:54:59 GMT -5
Mookie has absolutely unreal bat speed and hand-eye coordination. It's unfair to compare anyone to him.
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Post by michael on Sept 7, 2018 21:01:32 GMT -5
I can't think anyone would consider a kid in the system "another Mookie." More like have an upward success rush as Mookie did. Probably not to the same level but a jump up. That's all I hope for.
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Post by telson13 on Sept 7, 2018 22:12:26 GMT -5
I chose Duran because I can't help but wonder if there's a Mookie Betts in there. I look forward to Casas. Can't wait to see how that power plays out. Feltman will rocket thru the minors and be up in the bigs by next year. Brandon Howlett is a complete surprise. Didn't expect him to have it so together so quickly. And an underdog that I like who got no votes but deserves a lot of mention is Granberg. I think that guy can hit. I like him in a Daniel Nava type of way. And of course Decker and Northcut are intriguing. I truly love their draft class. It could eventually rival 2011. Lol, I get what you mean about another Betts. Not that *level*, but a guy who exceeds power/BA expectations and is an incredible athlete. FWIW, I voted for Durran for the same reason. A little loft in his swing and he might be a genuinely dangerous offensive player; regardless he could be a lot of fun to watch and his defense in CF could be outstanding. Howlett is a close second for me; everything I’ve heard about him screams “huge steal in the 21st.” Idk if it was the FSU commit, but he was a pretty known commodity and the Sox got him for some weird reason. His results were terrific and he seems quite polished for HS. Sounds like he was a 4-6 rd talent, but slipped through the cracks. And he’s had a lot better than 4-6 rd HS pick results. So, yeah...also super exciting. Casas, Decker, and Feltman are all exciting players but I guess the expectations are high for all, so I miss the underdog/surprise aspect. And Granberg is intriguing get but prob 1b only and a Sr sign. I’m excited about Nishioka who’s sort of the equivalent from last year, so maybe I need Granberg to show me something for a year before I get my hopes up.
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Post by pedrofanforever45 on Sept 7, 2018 23:02:09 GMT -5
It's tough between Feltman and Cassas. Honestly a coin flip. Both of these players are locks to be major leaguers and are the only locks on this list for me. The other players are just too far away to predict anything. Hope for the best for them though.
Ugh, I guess I'll pick Feltman. I like Cassas more longterm though. Relievers are volatile, but Feltman is a half a season away from turning into a closer. That's just hard to argue against at the moment.
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Post by redsox04071318champs on Sept 7, 2018 23:54:18 GMT -5
I chose Duran because I can't help but wonder if there's a Mookie Betts in there. I look forward to Casas. Can't wait to see how that power plays out. Feltman will rocket thru the minors and be up in the bigs by next year. Brandon Howlett is a complete surprise. Didn't expect him to have it so together so quickly. And an underdog that I like who got no votes but deserves a lot of mention is Granberg. I think that guy can hit. I like him in a Daniel Nava type of way. And of course Decker and Northcut are intriguing. I truly love their draft class. It could eventually rival 2011. Lol, I get what you mean about another Betts. Not that *level*, but a guy who exceeds power/BA expectations and is an incredible athlete. FWIW, I voted for Durran for the same reason. A little loft in his swing and he might be a genuinely dangerous offensive player; regardless he could be a lot of fun to watch and his defense in CF could be outstanding. Howlett is a close second for me; everything I’ve heard about him screams “huge steal in the 21st.” Idk if it was the FSU commit, but he was a pretty known commodity and the Sox got him for some weird reason. His results were terrific and he seems quite polished for HS. Sounds like he was a 4-6 rd talent, but slipped through the cracks. And he’s had a lot better than 4-6 rd HS pick results. So, yeah...also super exciting. Casas, Decker, and Feltman are all exciting players but I guess the expectations are high for all, so I miss the underdog/surprise aspect. And Granberg is intriguing get but prob 1b only and a Sr sign. I’m excited about Nishioka who’s sort of the equivalent from last year, so maybe I need Granberg to show me something for a year before I get my hopes up. Thank you for getting what I mean re: Durran. If he hits .280 in the majors some day with 30 plus steals, surprising enough power to hit 10 - 15 homers, and play a strong CF, then that's enough "elements" of Mookie for me. And I have hope he can do that some day. I have more hope for him than I do Cole Brannen anyways. Nobody is Mookie - only Mike Trout can really be compared with Mookie.
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Post by philsbosoxfan on Sept 8, 2018 0:26:03 GMT -5
A three horse race....
I voted based on the question, "Most excited". Duran.
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Post by cdj on Sept 8, 2018 1:12:53 GMT -5
It's tough between Feltman and Cassas. Honestly a coin flip. Both of these players are locks to be major leaguers and are the only locks on this list for me. The other players are just too far away to predict anything. Hope for the best for them though. Ugh, I guess I'll pick Feltman. I like Cassas more longterm though. Relievers are volatile, but Feltman is a half a season away from turning into a closer. That's just hard to argue against at the moment. Maybe it’s fair to say the guy with a 98 mph fastball and electric slider is a lock to be a major leaguer but I think it’s very premature to say an 18 yr old w 5 pro at-bats in the GCL before a season-ending injury is a lock to be a major leaguer. So much can happen. He’s got at least 5 more stops, possibly 6 if they have him start the year in the GCL next year. Obviously not trying to disparage him- he’s a great prospect and I’m glad we have him in the fold. I just wouldn’t count my chickens before they hatch. Let’s see him produce in the gulf coast league first before we start anointing him as a lock to be a big leaguer
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Post by chrisfromnc on Sept 8, 2018 16:58:09 GMT -5
I went Feltman because, well, I’m a nervous Nellie, and a bird in the hand and all that stuff. He seems close to being something for the Sox. Same. I’m not a terribly patient person in general. This is clearly at odds with my interest in watching minor league baseball players develop. Since I get a choice in this poll that suits my impatience, I’m going with that. Frivolity aside, I’m genuinely hoping for much more than Craig Hansen v2.
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Post by pedrofanforever45 on Sept 8, 2018 17:10:03 GMT -5
I only said Cassas is a lock to be a major leaguer because of the power. There's a great chance he has a career because of it somewhere. The non position versatility will hurt his value, but power plays in the majors. If he legitimately has major league power, then he should have a few years in the league easy. Just like Dalbec should have a career somewhere, because of the legitimate power.
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Post by jimed14 on Sept 8, 2018 17:34:24 GMT -5
I only said Cassas is a lock to be a major leaguer because of the power. There's a great chance he has a career because of it somewhere. The non position versatility will hurt his value, but power plays in the majors. If he legitimately has major league power, then he should have a few years in the league easy. Just like Dalbec should have a career somewhere, because of the legitimate power. All of those big power/questionable hit tool guys are super high risk because no matter how much power there is, they might never tap into it because their hit tool doesn't let them. Think the last 5 years of Ryan Howard's career. Or Will Middlebrooks. Or hundreds of guys who never made the majors.
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Post by pedrofanforever45 on Sept 8, 2018 17:43:53 GMT -5
I only said Cassas is a lock to be a major leaguer because of the power. There's a great chance he has a career because of it somewhere. The non position versatility will hurt his value, but power plays in the majors. If he legitimately has major league power, then he should have a few years in the league easy. Just like Dalbec should have a career somewhere, because of the legitimate power. All of those big power/questionable hit tool guys are super high risk because no matter how much power there is, they might never tap into it because their hit tool doesn't let them. Think the last 5 years of Ryan Howard's career. Or Will Middlebrooks. Or hundreds of guys who never made the majors. Yeah maybe Cassas doesn't stick or something, but if you got power, you're going to get a shot at the very least. Mike Olt got chances. Ryan Lavarnway got chances. Will Middlebrooks got chances. All because of legitimate power.
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Post by mredsox89 on Sept 9, 2018 13:56:50 GMT -5
I went with Feltman at the moment, mainly because developing any sort of pitcher has been a big weak point loading into the MLB roster, and I think he could get into a big league relief role sooner rather than later, which is easily the Sox's biggest weak point
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