White Sox 2009 Draft Report Card - Baseball America
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BEST PURE HITTER:: OF Nick Ciolli (10)
BEST POWER HITTER:: C Josh Phegley (2)
FASTEST RUNNER:: OF Jared Mitchell (1)
BEST DEFENSIVE PLAYER: Mitchell
BEST FASTBALL: RHP Ryan Buch (8)
BEST SECONDARY PITCH: Buch's curve can also be a plus pitch when he repeats his mechanics. LHP David Holmberg (2) has average velocity and a big body that might be maxed out physically, but he throws stikes and has good feel for a change and a plus curveball he commands well.
BEST PRO DEBUT: Ciolli
BEST ATHLETE: Mitchell.
MOST INTRIGUING BACKGROUND:: Trayce Thompson (2)
CLOSEST TO THE MAJORS: Kyle Bellamy (5)
BEST LATE-ROUND PICK: Taylor Thompson (44)
THE ONE WHO GOT AWAY: LHP Bryan Morgado (3)
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that first category, for those who have been wondering, is why i like ciolli so much.
by larry on Oct 23, 2009 9:57 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Sorry if this is ground that's been covered before
but where does Ciolli start next season? Kanny?
by Sox-35th on Oct 23, 2009 10:49 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Where is the category for grindiest player?
i'm celebrating the slaughter of the indigenous peoples of the western hemisphere.
what the fuck are you doing? - larry
by Scotty Ballgame on Oct 23, 2009 12:08 PM CDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
He's unencumbered with other skills
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by The Cheat on Oct 23, 2009 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
sounds a bit tenous to me
how do you measure purity?
by hoodlight on Oct 23, 2009 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whether or not Greg Walker can screw him up.
CAN'T GET ANY WORSE THAN THAT. THANK YOU. GOOD NIGHT. by BuehrleMan
by winningugly on Oct 23, 2009 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
not exactly
it means he hits around .300 with 10-20 HR power and not a ton of K’s. you can play good or poor defense. can’t be too fast or you’d be a “leadoff guy.” it helps if you’re white, but that’s not essential. see grace, mark.
by Hatchetm on Oct 23, 2009 1:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i guess he's fucked then
considering he’s pretty fast. he’s gotta hope that he slows down as he ages to have any chance.
by larry on Oct 23, 2009 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he could still fit the "scrappy leadoff" man role.
all he needs is a mouthful of long-cut tobacco.
i really miss tobacco chewing in baseball.
by Hatchetm on Oct 23, 2009 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah. the health benefits are great. just ask john danks.
by larry on Oct 23, 2009 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
if tobacco added .005 to one's BA
there’d be a spitoon on every base.
by Hatchetm on Oct 23, 2009 2:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
no. someone would have it banned and decry those who use it as worse than baby rapists.
by larry on Oct 23, 2009 2:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it would take a good 20 years before
the media decided to ask what those big brass cans were for.
by Hatchetm on Oct 23, 2009 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or Schilling.
CAN'T GET ANY WORSE THAN THAT. THANK YOU. GOOD NIGHT. by BuehrleMan
by winningugly on Oct 23, 2009 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
seems a bit subjective to me - how does it apply in this case? (to Ciolli)
by hoodlight on Oct 23, 2009 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's highly subjective and essentially meaningless.
if you could read the blurb that follows it, it’s because he has a swing that scouts drool over, which is why i see potential, as well. whether being a “pure hitter” or whatever translates going forward is anyone’s guess.
by larry on Oct 23, 2009 1:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ta - that's what I'd guessed
Ciolli needs to start showing some power for a corner man soon. doesn’t matter how pretty the swing is. Nice to have these kind of prospects though
by hoodlight on Oct 23, 2009 1:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he was 8th in his league in SLG.
obviously usual caveats for age, sample size, etc. he has gap power for sure, though the lack of home run ability is an issue.
by larry on Oct 23, 2009 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
While attempting to study for my econ/law test I was thinking...
is Konerko tradeable this off-season? Is there a market for him at one year, $12 million? And — although this is implied in the question — are there teams that would take him? I dunno… it just seems that his production could be replaced on this free agent market for about half of that $12 million. Of course, following through with that, the logical conclusion would be that other teams can/will see the exact same thing. I’m just wondering if teams might value Konerko’s consistency over some of the relative uncertainty (mainly injury related, but production perhaps too) of Nick Johnson, Troy Glaus and Russell Branyan (perhaps even Carlos Delgado? Or does his last injury relegate him to the DH category?).
Maybe it’s just my obsession with trading Konerko since, well, the minute he signed the 5/$60 contract. Granted, he has performed to expectations (worth the contract 2006 and 2009, not in the middle years), but if they can even shed his salary, it might be worth it…
by CWSKeith on Oct 23, 2009 12:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
econ/law suggestions.
1. Pass out business cars @ ambulances.
2. Sue McDonalds when client spills coffee on lap.
by ballyb on Oct 23, 2009 1:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And make friends with...
bankruptcy attorneys. I know this guy, larry….
by palehose67 on Oct 23, 2009 2:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also
“Attorney may face disciplinary action over ad seeking secretary on Craigslist”
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-lawyers-wanting-sex-23-oct23,0,5064858.story
by ballyb on Oct 23, 2009 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd imagine
what you see, others see. Besides at this point like you said its only one more year. I just wish he’d stop his ridiculous defense of Greg Walker.
"Oh well back to work"
by Tdogg on Oct 23, 2009 1:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
First time you ever
brought up the word D-E-F-E-N-S-E.
Another convert.
by ballyb on Oct 23, 2009 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tdogg has H-E-A-R-T
"his ballerness could not be stoped which rose his era to 5.42 "
by Chiburb on Oct 23, 2009 2:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tdogg
sucked me back in around 7/15/2009. Bad move on my part.
by ballyb on Oct 23, 2009 2:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah what was I thinking?
Detroit was sure to run away with the division……
"Oh well back to work"
by Tdogg on Oct 23, 2009 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
had to read ballyb's comment twice
It's called Sex Panther by Odeon. It's illegal in nine countries... Yep, it's made with bits of real panther, so you know it's good.
They've done studies, you know. 60% of the time it works, every time.
by ElDiablo on Oct 26, 2009 11:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Most intriguing background?
Bring him up!
Kind of a shame the Rockies aren't around to win it for Balloon Boy
-billyok
by blackoutsox on Oct 23, 2009 12:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It's CGI.
"his ballerness could not be stoped which rose his era to 5.42 "
by Chiburb on Oct 23, 2009 2:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
FNS.
There it was, dead center on the scoreboard, and Nick Swisher had to stare at it as he stepped to the plate. .107. His postseason batting average. – R. Neyer
by Shakey on Oct 23, 2009 2:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
sounds like his april and may of 2008
Dodgers first, for Jim Thome. If not them, then the Rockies for Todd Helton.
by BoeJouma on Oct 23, 2009 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just spoke to a client of mine - big Yankee fan -
who can’t wait for him to leave town. BWAHAHA. Where have we seen this story before? Guy lights up a new toddlin’ town in April/May, blows chunks at year-end and the fans scream for his exit.
CAN'T GET ANY WORSE THAN THAT. THANK YOU. GOOD NIGHT. by BuehrleMan
by winningugly on Oct 23, 2009 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It gets better - Check out the Yahoo Sports article on the right
All season, Yankees fans crowed on about Nick Swisher(notes), his great attitude and the overall sense of joie de vivre he brought to a traditionally stiff team.
And all season, knowing White Sox fans just nodded, smiled and said: “Just wait. His performance at the plate is going to end up driving you crazy and all that clubhouse joke won’t be so cute.”
by 67WMAQ on Oct 23, 2009 4:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
/grins ear to ear
Dodgers first, for Jim Thome. If not them, then the Rockies for Todd Helton.
by BoeJouma on Oct 23, 2009 5:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Swishmas is rapidly turning into my favorite holiday.
by 67WMAQ on Oct 23, 2009 5:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
heard part of your show today.
I have no problem with this, but whatevs.
In Minnesota, when 11,000 people are in the Dome, you feel like you are at an especially depressing demolition derby. -Joe Posnanski
by e-gus on Oct 23, 2009 5:25 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I have not seen Bacon Bra v 2.0
The woman in the other bacon bra pic has 5 o’clock armpit shadow…and that’s not good.
We didn’t have enough time to delve into Gordon Bacon, but that’s radio for you.
by 67WMAQ on Oct 23, 2009 5:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
this.
These events have me frightened and on the verge of evacuating my bowels.
by thatshortkid on Oct 23, 2009 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That is absolute perfection.
CAN'T GET ANY WORSE THAN THAT. THANK YOU. GOOD NIGHT. by BuehrleMan
by winningugly on Oct 23, 2009 5:56 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
hahaha - some great comments too
this is a no-brainer. The guy stinks right now. Bench ’em
Oh this is priceless reporting… “Down 0-2…he fought his way back to 3-2”.
What game were you watching? The Fuentes / Swisher deathmatch was like watching two nervous turtles fight over a pond rock. Neither one of ’em wanted to be there. Swish was ONLY going to get on by a walk — and Fuentes was terrified of throwing a strike.
Swishers a bum.
by hoodlight on Oct 23, 2009 6:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
dear ugod
you broke your promise to all of sss, i hope you feel good about your self.
Dodgers first, for Jim Thome. If not them, then the Rockies for Todd Helton.
by BoeJouma on Oct 23, 2009 6:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
in regards to making a 90's opening roster quizthing
i’ll make that one included with the 90s
and it’ll be up sometime tomorrow afternoon
by U-God on Oct 22, 2009 3:12 PM CDT
can’t help it i like these fruity games.
by KenWo4LiFe on Oct 22, 2009 9:39 PM CDT
then you’ll love tomorrow
by U-God on Oct 22, 2009 9:52 PM CDT
okay, so promise wasnt said, but a quiz was expected!! haha oh well. gotta love what i/we get excited for in the off season….
Dodgers first, for Jim Thome. If not them, then the Rockies for Todd Helton.
by BoeJouma on Oct 23, 2009 6:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
YAH
hes a real prick.
Kenwo4life=ratings
by KenWo4LiFe on Oct 23, 2009 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
see time machine series.
kids these days.
never finish what they have started.
In Minnesota, when 11,000 people are in the Dome, you feel like you are at an especially depressing demolition derby. -Joe Posnanski
by e-gus on Oct 23, 2009 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i know id fail miserably, but i just wanna do it.
Dodgers first, for Jim Thome. If not them, then the Rockies for Todd Helton.
by BoeJouma on Oct 23, 2009 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's being worked on
i found out i need another surgery tomorrow, so sorry if i didn’t feel like typing all day
" Do you guys know people like you are the reason I wouldn’t come on for exstended periods of time. You rui the baseball blogging expieriance."
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