2012 MLB Draft (Sox Specific)

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First pick (#24 overall):

Devin Marrero, SS, Arizona State

 

I don't know these guys at all, but from what I've read/heard:

 

Sounds like a guy without a ton of power, potential for decent batting average. Above average, legitimate SS defense.

 

This year there is a harder cap on how much teams can spend (i.e., they forfeit picks in future years if they go over allotted amount by a certain percentage, or something). By drafting a college SS, they will probably not have a problem signing him. That should save money for their other two picks tonight.

 

They are also picking at #31 (Phillies, for Papelbon) and #37 (Phillies, for Papelbon)

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Oops. Missed the thread in the MLB section. This can be a place to discuss Sox picks specifically.