2nd day draft picks

by Bull Pain on Jun 8, 2007 10:46 AM CDT

Duane Shaffer, senior director of amateur scouting, on Aaron Poreda, the Sox first round pick:

"One of the things we were emphasizing for this particular ballpark, which is pretty much of a home run hitters ballpark, is someone who can sink the ball and put the ball on the ground. This guy had the best sinker we saw all year from a college left-hander. This was a guy we focused on and we were fortunate enough to get at 25." ... He's a ground ball pitcher, at least that's what I think. He's a guy who can pitch with his fastball, he can pitch to contact and he's going to get a lot of outs that way because his ball sinks so much. ... We were always looking for the best player, the highest-ceiling athlete, the All-Star type guy. He can pitch with his fastball. His secondary stuff, it needs some work. There's no question about that. You don't get a 6-foot-6 lefty, who throws 91-to-95 [mph], unless there's a glitch here and there. But we think we can work that out fairly quickly and get him on his way."

More Draft coverage inside.

6th round

Johnnie Lowe, 6'5-220 RHP, Point Loma Nazarene U 3/21/85

Point Loma Nazarene has two pitchers who could be single-digit picks in 6-foot-6 righthander Johnnie Lowe and Albany transfer Tony Kirbis. Lowe, raw and inexperienced on the mound, first garnered attention last year at Grossmont (Calif.) Junior College, and had touched 95 mph this spring with his fastball. He usually sat in the 91-93 mph range and complemented it with a solid split-finger fastball. He's a physical specimen with a quick arm and athletic ability. He throws a changeup and curveball but both need work, and he's worked on a slider in predraft workouts, showing some aptitude for the pitch. He didn't dominate NAIA as he probably should have with his stuff, and at 22 has yet to develop a true strikeout pitch or bulldog mentality. Still, in a year with few college power arms, he figures to go off the board in the first eight rounds.

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How can you be a senior and be an undelcared major

http://www.pointloma.edu/Athletics/Baseball/Roster/Johnnie_Lowe.htm

by Bull Pain on Jun 8, 2007 10:48 AM CDT reply actions

sports information departments

are pretty crappy. and i rather doubt this kid was real interested in apprising them of any changes in his bio.

by larry on Jun 8, 2007 10:50 AM CDT up reply actions

talents include jump-roping

and would like to meet george bush.

by larry on Jun 8, 2007 10:52 AM CDT up reply actions

I suppose

I'd like to meet him too, but not for the same reasons as this "classic San Diegan"

by Bull Pain on Jun 8, 2007 10:53 AM CDT up reply actions

Not the best of stats either

http://www.pointloma.edu/Assets/PLNU/Athletics/Baseball/2007Box/cume58.htm

by Bull Pain on Jun 8, 2007 10:52 AM CDT up reply actions

physical qualities

He's 6-6 and throws 95mph. I think we can use a power arm like his.

by tom @ South Side Sox on Jun 12, 2007 12:25 AM CDT up reply actions

Kenny's favorite band this week is clearly

Fastball.

by asinwreck on Jun 8, 2007 10:53 AM CDT reply actions

So you know his favorite album

is "All The Pain Money Can Buy".

by winningugly on Jun 8, 2007 11:38 AM CDT up reply actions

Haha

"God knows I gave my best in baseball at all times and no man on earth can truthfully judge me otherwise."

by Shoeless In SC on Jun 8, 2007 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions

7th Round

Jimmy Gallagher, OF, Duke

Rivalries on Tobacco Road aren't as spirited in baseball as they are in basketball, but this year Duke does have two players who will generate interest in the top 10 rounds of the draft. Like Fronk, Jimmy Gallagher is somewhat of a 'tweener. He does not show enough range and speed to play center field in pro ball, and his fringy arm plays best in left field. He'll have to make the most of his solid-average bat speed and sound feel for hitting in order to play his way to the big leagues as a left fielder.

http://www.goduke.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=4200&ATCLID=151928

by Bull Pain on Jun 8, 2007 10:57 AM CDT reply actions

Stats (PDF warning)

http://www.goduke.com//pdf3/77835.pdf

I like the K/BB ratio.

by Bull Pain on Jun 8, 2007 10:58 AM CDT up reply actions

Duke

is generally a horrific program, but they were competitive this year. Not the worst pick.

by Bull Pain on Jun 8, 2007 11:00 AM CDT up reply actions

our first hitter

and from the numbers, he looks like a hitter, not a position player who holds the bat. Could do worse in the 7th round.

by asinwreck on Jun 8, 2007 11:08 AM CDT up reply actions

8th Round

Lyndon Estill, OF, Lower Columbia College

Nowhere to be found in BA's coverage and the school's site is a joke.

Here's a regular article: http://www.tdn.com/articles/2007/05/26/sports/news07.txt

by Bull Pain on Jun 8, 2007 11:09 AM CDT reply actions

9th Round

Kenneth Gilbert, lefty OF, De Soto HS in Texas.

BA has him #108 in Texas.

There is an MLB video of him.

by Bull Pain on Jun 8, 2007 11:19 AM CDT reply actions

General question

Of the 50 or so guys who get drafted every year, how many are still with the organization the following year?

Also, do the Sox not know about the five positions surrounding the pitcher? Seems like you might need guys there eventually.

by Ryno on Jun 8, 2007 11:24 AM CDT reply actions

Last year

the Sox signed 23 of the 50 right away, including 10 of the first 11 picks. I believe we eventually signed 2 or 3 JUCO picks as draft and follows, but that rule no longer exists.

by Bull Pain on Jun 8, 2007 11:26 AM CDT up reply actions

not quite sure if i'm clear on what you're asking

if you're asking whether most (all?) of them play in the sox organization for at least rookie ball and then at some level the following year, the answer is yes. nearly everyone will give it (and be given) at least that much time. the guys who drop out after rookie ball tend to have other reasons for it or get a bad injury. also, the signing bonus money they're paid is usually contingent on them spending a certain amount of time in the organization.

by larry on Jun 8, 2007 11:32 AM CDT up reply actions

Thanks to both of you

Your combined replies answered my vague question.

by Ryno on Jun 8, 2007 11:45 AM CDT up reply actions

Here's a look at where our 06 draft picks are

These are only the players that signed

HS-High School pick
DNF-Draft and Follow, just signed before the draft

Kyle McCulloch-High A
Matt Long-Low A
Justin Edwards (HS)-Low A
Tyler Reves-High A
John Shelby-Low A
Brian Omogrosso-High A
Justin Cassel-High A
Kent Gerst (HS)-Headed to short season ball
Lee Cruz-Low A
Andrew Urena-Headed to short season ball
Sergio Morales (DNF)-Headed to short season ball
Tyson Corley-Headed to short season ball
Mike Grace-Low A
Kylee Hash-Headed to short season ball
Matthew Inouye-Headed to short season ball
Kanekoa Texeira-Low A
Michael Rocco-Low A
Joseph Hunter-Headed to short season ball
David Wasylak-Headed to short season ball
Jedon Matthews (DNF)-Headed to short season ball
Garrett Johnson (HS)-Headed to short season ball
Hector Santiago (DNF)-Headed to short season ball
Stefan Gartrell-Low A
Matthew Enuco-Headed to short season ball
Andy Mead-Headed to short season ball
Brendon O'Donnell-Headed to short season ball

by Bull Pain on Jun 8, 2007 1:40 PM CDT up reply actions

wow

where did you find that? or did you compile yourself?

by larry on Jun 8, 2007 1:41 PM CDT up reply actions

Did it myself

I had the list of who signed from last year and found the post here about the 3 DNF guys. I used BA's player tracker to find out where everybody is now. I suppose not every player listed as "headed to short season ball" may actually do so. It's possible some have already been released or quit.

by Bull Pain on Jun 8, 2007 2:40 PM CDT up reply actions

they also signed the 33th round pick

33. OF chris ulrey

here's a table of our 2006 picks

by The Wizard on Jun 8, 2007 5:26 PM CDT up reply actions

Gerst

I grew up with them, family friends and just saw his older brother a week back at my sister's graduation party. Kent is doing very well and was finishing up in Arizona ball before coming home this past weekend and was about to be reassigned.

by kaskomm09 on Jun 11, 2007 11:39 AM CDT up reply actions

10th Round

Brian Guinn, SS, Berkeley HS in CA.

Sounds like he won't sign.

A better athlete is California-bound Brian Guinn, who lacks Yarrow's power. He trumps him in other tools and was the top prep hitter in the Bay Area, with athleticism and a solid run tool. Scouts considered him a tough sign outside the first five rounds, and weren't convinced he merited first-five-rounds money.

by Bull Pain on Jun 8, 2007 11:28 AM CDT reply actions

In a Gonzales piece from 3 days ago

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/whitesox/cs-070605soxbits,1,4878690.story?coll=chi-spo rtstop-hed

by Bull Pain on Jun 8, 2007 11:29 AM CDT up reply actions

a player from my high school!

Though born a couple years after I graduated.

Berkeley High used to be a baseball factory, but I've lost track of the program and can't recall the last product to make it to the majors.

by asinwreck on Jun 8, 2007 11:33 AM CDT up reply actions

probably jason young

by larry on Jun 8, 2007 11:35 AM CDT up reply actions

thanks

Not quite Claudell Washington or Billy Martin in the alumni accomplishment category.

by asinwreck on Jun 8, 2007 11:55 AM CDT up reply actions

I believe they'll sign him...

KW knows the kid's father and no doubt talked to him. Plus, the Sox were bound to take a pick like this and need to sign some higher ceiling talent.

I predict he signs.

by White Sox Randy on Jun 8, 2007 12:25 PM CDT up reply actions

i sure hope so

The Sox need some middle infield prospects in the system

-Jeeves Life in the Cell, a Sweet Home Sports site

by jeeves on Jun 8, 2007 2:25 PM CDT up reply actions

Kenny likes the East Bay

by asinwreck on Jun 8, 2007 11:45 AM CDT reply actions

Jordan Kendall goes after Guinn

Contra Costa Community College product who played both football and baseball, DHing a lot. Didn't play baseball in high school. Looks like a project.

by asinwreck on Jun 8, 2007 11:50 AM CDT up reply actions

So what ? Lots of Major leaguers didn't play.....

baseball in high school...oh no that was football.

by White Sox Randy on Jun 8, 2007 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions

Videos

Johnnie Lowe

Lydon Estill

Kenny Gilbert

Brian Guinn

/I swear I'm not obsessed with race, but since Sheffield and CO. have made it an issue. Of the 8 videos MLB has of the players, 4 of the Sox picks are black.

AIM: SouthSideCheat

by The Cheat on Jun 8, 2007 11:47 AM CDT reply actions

If you ask a casual fan if they know

the Sox have only one black player, the usual response is "you're kidding"!
(Pre Jesse Owens that is.)

Almost '50s/early '60s Cub-like.

It should be called Bill Veeck Park!

by Chiburb on Jun 8, 2007 12:18 PM CDT up reply actions

Jesse Owens...

Would probably be more valuable than what we currently have in center.

by krushcuts on Jun 8, 2007 12:35 PM CDT up reply actions

I thought I pointed this out last night....

Jesse Owens has been dead for 27 years.

"God knows I gave my best in baseball at all times and no man on earth can truthfully judge me otherwise."

by Shoeless In SC on Jun 8, 2007 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions

I think that was his point.

Unless he thinks I meant "Jesse" as other than a joke (Jerry).

It should be called Bill Veeck Park!

by Chiburb on Jun 8, 2007 1:26 PM CDT up reply actions

I meant Jesse

Because I thought you were referring to Jerry and mistyped.

But I was serious that a dead track star would be more valuable in center than most of our options.

by krushcuts on Jun 8, 2007 2:12 PM CDT up reply actions

Torri Hunter

He said that in 10 years there won't be any black players in the Major Leagues. That is a silly statement.

Go Badgers!

by shaftr on Jun 8, 2007 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions

Yes - according to Shef,

it'll be only 5. Only because Latins "are more easily controlled".

I'm worried that this site could easily slide into a weird sidebar....

As my Dad tells my (Italian) mother, she and I have the blood of the Moors pumping through us! So beware! Tread lightly with this African talk or you will need to submit to Diversity Training.

by winningugly on Jun 8, 2007 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions

Don't you mean the Moops?

Sox Machine

by Sox Machine on Jun 8, 2007 2:44 PM CDT up reply actions

13th round

From BA's Aaron Fitt on the draft day blog:

"The White Sox took Virginia Commonwealth shortstop Sergio Mirando, a very slick defender who also makes consistent, hard contact, as evidenced by his .370 batting average for the Rams this spring."

by asinwreck on Jun 8, 2007 12:43 PM CDT reply actions

I hope this doesn't come back to bite us..

And this draft is forever known as the draft that passed on Porcello.

Because this kid is an obvious talent. He's more than likely going to be a stud for someone in the near future.

And almost everyone passed on him for a foolish reason.

"God knows I gave my best in baseball at all times and no man on earth can truthfully judge me otherwise."

by Shoeless In SC on Jun 8, 2007 12:46 PM CDT reply actions

I added a quote from schaffer and moved

the diary in the main page

by The Wizard on Jun 8, 2007 1:16 PM CDT reply actions

Poreda

Yes, a project!

Maybe he can be a fireballing, left-handed Jon Garland.

If that is the case, then he will be a stud. But it sounds like he's going to be a MacD.

"God knows I gave my best in baseball at all times and no man on earth can truthfully judge me otherwise."

by Shoeless In SC on Jun 8, 2007 1:25 PM CDT reply actions

Izzat you, Cheat?

Chris (Chi): So White Sox did good with Poreda? Love your work

SportsNation Keith Law: (2:22 PM ET ) Thanks, yes, they did. Big LHP with + velo, not a finished product but nice upside, needs to really develop that slider.

Stretch!

by stevegoz on Jun 8, 2007 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions

mlb.com on Kevin Patterson

749 Patterson, Kevin Oak Mountain HS
1B L/R 6'04" 215 1988-09-28
Comments: Patterson is a kind of all-or-nothing, hit-or-miss kind of guy. When he can get his arms extended, he's got tremendous power. But he also has some holes in his swing and sometimes tries to work counts too much at the plate, leaving some concerned about his overall hittability. He'll never be drafted for his glove. If he hits for power, he could be a star in the future. He does have a very strong commitment to Auburn and is considered a tough sign.

The extended profile mentions he broke his hamate bone this spring.

by asinwreck on Jun 8, 2007 2:07 PM CDT reply actions

Worth a shot

Kevin Patterson, 1b/c (National rank: 67)
School: Oak Mountain HS, Birmingham. Class: Sr.
B-T: L-R. Ht.: 6-4. Wt.: 215. Birthdate: 9/28/88.
Scouting Report: Power is Patterson's calling card, and he has shown he has lots of it. During a scout-organized tryout for the East Coast Showcase last summer at Mississippi State, he cleared the double fences at Dudy Noble Field, and he mashed 17 home runs in a 10-out round during a home run derby in the offseason. When his senior season began, Patterson homered three times on his first three swings. He got sick and missed the East Coast Showcase last summer, which prevented him from showing his stuff to scouts outside his area, and then broke his hamate bone this spring, which cost him most of this season. He returned for the final two games and was working out for teams leading up to the draft. He has a mature, muscular body and plus bat speed. His swing lacks looseness, he tends to drift to the ball and is susceptible to soft stuff away as well as fastballs above his hands. He's raw but adequate behind the plate, but not a fast-twitch, fluid athlete, so the consensus is his final destination will be first base. Depending on how he bounces back from his injury, he could be the first player drafted from Alabama, as high as the second round.

by Bull Pain on Jun 8, 2007 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions

sounds quite interesting to me

WHAT'S a Chuck Liddell?

by marco054 on Jun 8, 2007 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions

Sounds like we got a Thome

Same injury issues, not athletic...

Let's just hope he has a good eye and can draw walks

"God knows I gave my best in baseball at all times and no man on earth can truthfully judge me otherwise."

by Shoeless In SC on Jun 8, 2007 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions

huh?

same injury issues?

by larry on Jun 8, 2007 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions

Sorry, was being sarcastic

But this kid does sound interesting, even if he does project as a future DH. The encouraging sign is that report says he works counts. That's important out of your DH. Maybe in about 3 years he can be Thome's replacement?

"God knows I gave my best in baseball at all times and no man on earth can truthfully judge me otherwise."

by Shoeless In SC on Jun 8, 2007 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions

a 21 year old DH?

by chrome on Jun 8, 2007 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions

Why not?

Keeps him healthy.

"God knows I gave my best in baseball at all times and no man on earth can truthfully judge me otherwise."

by Shoeless In SC on Jun 8, 2007 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions

Jeff Liefer clone

I liked Jeff Leifer so.......

He won't sign though

The Sox always make these type of picks late.

What ever happened to the catcher Lisk who launched 500 foot bomb at pre draft workouts a few years back.

FORGIVE ME GREG WALKER FOR I HAVE SINNED. IT'S BEEN A YEAR SINCE I CONSISTANTLY HIT THE BALL.

by chisox on Jun 8, 2007 3:34 PM CDT reply actions

he was in the padres organization

until he was released last month. no idea if he's going to try to catch on (or already has) somewhere else.

by larry on Jun 8, 2007 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions

2010 Lineup

CF. JERRY OWENS
LF. RYAN SWEENEY
SS. ALEX RODRIGUEZ
DH. PAUL KONERKO
3B. JOSH FIELDS
1B. MICAH SCHNRSTEIN
RF. AARON CUNNINGHAM
C. TOBY HALL
2B. CHRISTOHER GETZ

JAVIER VAZQUEZ
JON DANKS
JACK EGBERT
GIO GONZALEZ
ADAM RUSSELL

AM I WAY OFF?

FORGIVE ME GREG WALKER FOR I HAVE SINNED. IT'S BEEN A YEAR SINCE I CONSISTANTLY HIT THE BALL.

by chisox on Jun 8, 2007 3:50 PM CDT reply actions

Broadway?? where does he fit in or is he traded?

WHAT'S a Chuck Liddell?

by marco054 on Jun 8, 2007 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions

I am not a broadway fan

His fastball is junk with no sinking action. In cellular field hitters will tea-off on it.

He's John Garland without a sink which ='s trouble.

No doubt in my mind he's trade bait.

FORGIVE ME GREG WALKER FOR I HAVE SINNED. IT'S BEEN A YEAR SINCE I CONSISTANTLY HIT THE BALL.

by chisox on Jun 8, 2007 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions

If Owens is still our CF in 2010 I will...

form a hit squad. All I'm saying.

"God knows I gave my best in baseball at all times and no man on earth can truthfully judge me otherwise."

by Shoeless In SC on Jun 8, 2007 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions

Owens

He was doing pretty good in AAA before the call up.

I just don't see any other lead-off prospects in the sox system.

FORGIVE ME GREG WALKER FOR I HAVE SINNED. IT'S BEEN A YEAR SINCE I CONSISTANTLY HIT THE BALL.

by chisox on Jun 8, 2007 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions

Pretty Good...

He struggles hitting it out of the infield. You seriously want another Podsednik? Waiting for one of his tires to blow out? He's not going to walk a whole lot because he doesn't have the pop to challenge pitchers into throwing him balls. They are just going to serve him up pitches in the middle of the plate and watch him ground them out, or pop em up.

So he won't hit for power. He might hit for a serviceable average. He probably won't walk unless the pitcher is wild that day. And he's gonna slap the ball all around the infield.

Pfffft.

I'd rather put Sweeney or Terrero in center. Heck, even BA in center would be better than Owens.

Course, this is my opinion based on some little bit of facts. Feel free to disagree.

"God knows I gave my best in baseball at all times and no man on earth can truthfully judge me otherwise."

by Shoeless In SC on Jun 8, 2007 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions

How much MLB ad's has jerry had so far?

Not many. I think it's too early to judge him.

He can never be as bad as Willie (Ground ball, infield popup) Harris.

FORGIVE ME GREG WALKER FOR I HAVE SINNED. IT'S BEEN A YEAR SINCE I CONSISTANTLY HIT THE BALL.

by chisox on Jun 8, 2007 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions

Hey, Willie

is having a good year!

"God knows I gave my best in baseball at all times and no man on earth can truthfully judge me otherwise."

by Shoeless In SC on Jun 8, 2007 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions

I saw a ton of Owens last year

in AAA. He reminded me of Mike Caruso.

by Bull Pain on Jun 8, 2007 5:05 PM CDT up reply actions

MC

"For all you youngsters out there, comparisons to former White Sox shortstop Mike Caruso are rarely intended to flatter."

Stretch!

by stevegoz on Jun 8, 2007 5:42 PM CDT up reply actions

Thanks, wasn't sure who he was.

"God knows I gave my best in baseball at all times and no man on earth can truthfully judge me otherwise."

by Shoeless In SC on Jun 8, 2007 6:13 PM CDT up reply actions

Hell even i remember Caruso

Wasn't he runner up to Ben Grieve for Rookie of the Year. I only remember him for one year then Jose Valentin became our shortstop

WHAT'S a Chuck Liddell?

by marco054 on Jun 8, 2007 6:23 PM CDT up reply actions

3rd

http://www.baseball-reference.com/awards/awards_1998.shtml#ALroy

Go Badgers!

by shaftr on Jun 8, 2007 6:36 PM CDT up reply actions

Magglio.. only above average player

WHAT'S a Chuck Liddell?

by marco054 on Jun 8, 2007 6:44 PM CDT up reply actions

Holy Crap... Roids!

Looking at those numbers... those are absolutely ridiculous numbers. Roids were obviously rampant in that era.

Greg Vaughn. How come I don't remember this dude?

"God knows I gave my best in baseball at all times and no man on earth can truthfully judge me otherwise."

by Shoeless In SC on Jun 8, 2007 6:54 PM CDT up reply actions

He was real good for the Brewers

i was always a fan of his until he kind of just disappeared once 2000 came. Steroids is a good possibilty

WHAT'S a Chuck Liddell?

by marco054 on Jun 8, 2007 6:58 PM CDT up reply actions

Rather punchless outfield

-Jeeves Life in the Cell, a Sweet Home Sports site

by jeeves on Jun 8, 2007 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions

It all come down to Sweeney

If you drink the kool-aid and think he's gonna be a star then it doesn't look so bad.

FORGIVE ME GREG WALKER FOR I HAVE SINNED. IT'S BEEN A YEAR SINCE I CONSISTANTLY HIT THE BALL.

by chisox on Jun 8, 2007 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions

Or

If you think Brandon Howard is the secod coming of Ryan Howard.

FORGIVE ME GREG WALKER FOR I HAVE SINNED. IT'S BEEN A YEAR SINCE I CONSISTANTLY HIT THE BALL.

by chisox on Jun 8, 2007 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions

Sorry ment to say Brandon Allen

FORGIVE ME GREG WALKER FOR I HAVE SINNED. IT'S BEEN A YEAR SINCE I CONSISTANTLY HIT THE BALL.

by chisox on Jun 8, 2007 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions

Let me clarify

Power-wise, rather punchless

-Jeeves Life in the Cell, a Sweet Home Sports site

by jeeves on Jun 8, 2007 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions

Whats wrong here?

Player POS G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB BB SO SB CS OBP SLG AVG OPS E

Daron Roberts OF 39 131 15 37 10 1 4 28 61 0 36 8 1 .309 .466 .282 .775 1

FORGIVE ME GREG WALKER FOR I HAVE SINNED. IT'S BEEN A YEAR SINCE I CONSISTANTLY HIT THE BALL.

by chisox on Jun 8, 2007 3:58 PM CDT reply actions

no walks?

"God knows I gave my best in baseball at all times and no man on earth can truthfully judge me otherwise."

by Shoeless In SC on Jun 8, 2007 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions

Yep

I thought this guy had some potential when we drafted him a few years ago. I guess not.

FORGIVE ME GREG WALKER FOR I HAVE SINNED. IT'S BEEN A YEAR SINCE I CONSISTANTLY HIT THE BALL.

by chisox on Jun 8, 2007 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions

Let him step up to the plate against our relievers

by ballyb on Jun 8, 2007 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions

Inconceivable!

That just doesn't make sense. I can't understand how he doesn't have a walk

-Jeeves Life in the Cell, a Sweet Home Sports site

by jeeves on Jun 8, 2007 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions

The White Sox have 3B Alex Rodriguez

1130 Rodriguez, Alexander La Salle HS 3B
R/R 6'02" 198 1989-05-28 HS

They also drafted Oney Guillen.

by asinwreck on Jun 8, 2007 4:36 PM CDT reply actions

Yes!

"God knows I gave my best in baseball at all times and no man on earth can truthfully judge me otherwise."

by Shoeless In SC on Jun 8, 2007 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions

Wheres Boras when you need him?

by omnipotent grab on Jun 8, 2007 5:23 PM CDT up reply actions

similarly,

the dodgers picked mike piazza in the 64th or the 69th round as a courtesy to tommy lasorda, who knew piazza's father.
is it to much to ask for oney to have 1/64 the career that piazza has had? or does god just really, really hate white sox fans?

by jd23 on Jun 8, 2007 5:43 PM CDT up reply actions

this is an error or joke right?

on this table of our 2006 draft picks I followed the Best Pick of draft: Rafael Reyes (48th round) link

pitching since 2?

by The Wizard on Jun 8, 2007 5:31 PM CDT reply actions

I say

anybody striking out 7 guys per 9 at age 2 is worth a long look.

It takes two to lie; one to lie and one to listen.

by Toonderstrook on Jun 8, 2007 5:50 PM CDT up reply actions

That's great

Those are really the minor league only stats of TB closer Al Reyes.

by Bull Pain on Jun 8, 2007 6:57 PM CDT up reply actions

Yeah, but he needs

rotator cuff surgery at 11. Iffy prospect. Check his brother as a zygote - now THAT was a power pitcher!

by winningugly on Jun 8, 2007 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions

you should see some of the sperm

that (half) kid fought off to get to the egg. DJ, a lot of them had more talent or better numbers but he just out-competed the rest of them.

by larry on Jun 8, 2007 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions

Game tomorrow

Me and my bro's, fascha and sister are makin the trip up to Chicago for the game tomorrow. We're all trying to remember how much beer costs there but can't find the answer so any information would be good. Beer? hotdogs?

WHAT'S a Chuck Liddell?

by marco054 on Jun 8, 2007 5:52 PM CDT reply actions

Beer

5.75 - 6 bucks. I dont eat dogs.

"Find out what you are doing wrong and STOP doing that."

by Tdogg on Jun 8, 2007 5:54 PM CDT up reply actions

How many Fl Oz's you get in that?

"God knows I gave my best in baseball at all times and no man on earth can truthfully judge me otherwise."

by Shoeless In SC on Jun 8, 2007 6:14 PM CDT up reply actions

Food -

Dogs are like 3.75 (2 for 1 for an hour after the gates open) Kosher 4.50 (no deal) - there is also a combo for both dogs (dog, chips, small pop) and burgers (burger, fries, small pop - 5.75) + plus plenty of other stuff to eat

by Brush Back on Jun 8, 2007 6:16 PM CDT up reply actions