2012 MLB Draft Thread

[DirtySox]

Originally Posted by DirtySox

First prep player with a 1st rounder since Honel was taken in 2001.

Hell has frozen over.

Kudos to the White Sox for taking who they think is the BPA, no matter the level.

Reposting.

[Domeshot17]

Originally Posted by DirtySox

So do I. Some aren't going to be happy though. Long ways away. Very raw, lots of swing and miss to his game, and not the best approach. The tools, and power though. Could be a superstar. Very Mitchell/Walker/Thompson esque based on recent picks.

I don't mind the pick, he is worthy of it. What I don't like is, we keep swinging and missing trying to develop a Carl Crawford type.

[DirtySox]

Also worth noting, that despite great tools he's expected to grow out of CF. Corner OF spot for sure.

[soxnut1018]

Kevin Goldstein ‏@Kevin_Goldstein
GREAT pick for White Sox. Shouldn't have been there.

[sullythered]

Stop doing ****ing backflips for TV, kiddo!!!

[DirtySox]

Originally Posted by Domeshot17

I don't mind the pick, he is worthy of it. What I don't like is, we keep swinging and missing trying to develop a Carl Crawford type.

Indeed. It's kind of concerning that we haven't developed one of these tools guys yet, but of course the risk is greater with these types of players, though the reward potentially is too.

[DirtySox]

@CHawkins10 Twitter account for those who are interested.

[DSpivack]

Originally Posted by DirtySox

Indeed. It's kind of concerning that we haven't developed one of these tools guys yet, but of course the risk is greater with these types of players, though the reward potentially is too.

With raw players they take awhile to develop, no? And that trend in the draft is relatively recent? Jared Mitchell is well on his way, hopefully.

[EMachine10]

Sign him, get him going. Let's go!

[Domeshot17]

Originally Posted by DirtySox

Indeed. It's kind of concerning that we haven't developed one of these tools guys yet, but of course the risk is greater with these types of players, though the reward potentially is too.

without a doubt. Hawkins is also far better than any of those 3. I mean his potential TOWERS Mitchell, but ****, we better change the gameplan in development for these guys.

[DirtySox]

Originally Posted by DSpivack

With raw players they take awhile to develop, no? And that trend in the draft is relatively recent? Jared Mitchell is well on his way, hopefully.

You are correct. Some of us are getting impatient I suppose. I'm fine with this pick.

[DirtySox]

One more pick tonight. Goes through the supplemental for those wondering.

[DSpivack]

Originally Posted by DirtySox

You are correct. Some of us are getting impatient I suppose. I'm fine with this pick.

Where are Thompson and Walker this year? I don't remember hearing about them recently.

[DirtySox]

[soxfanreggie]

Welcome to the White Sox, Courtney!