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Could see McCullers going to Texas the more I think about it. Seems to fit Nolan Ryan's philosophy to a T.

Well, I don't think Marrero would have fallen to the Sox at 31, but I think there's a good chance that McCullers falls to them at 31.

And likely a worse glove. I don't know - like I said, I'm surprised and disappointed. I was disappointed in 2010 when they drafted Vitek too. Kind of reminds me of that pick.

Rays already getting ready for the departure of Longo.

Keith Law had him going 8th overall. Here's his scouting report: Summary : Marrero came into the year as a likely top-five pick because he was a no-doubt shortstop who could hit for average, but poor performance and a perceived lack of hustle this spring have his stock falling more than any healthy college player in this draft. His hands and instincts are among the best in this draft and he has a plus-plus arm, needing just more work on his feet and throwing accuracy to profile as one of the best defensive shortstops in the game. At the plate, however, Marrero's a mess, courtesy of some unneeded changes to his setup and swing. Marrero starts with his legs closer together this year than he did in the past; his toe-tap trigger is now highly exaggerated and his stride is too long, so he's often off balance or on his front foot at contact and can't drive the ball like he used to do. He starts with his hands high and in, right in front of his right ear, whereas he used to set up over his back shoulder, so his load now is higher and forces him to take more time to get the bat turned around and moving toward the ball. This is an opportunity draft for a team that thinks it can get Marrero back to where he was mechanically a year ago when he looked like one of the best collegiate hitting prospects in this draft. Player Grades PRESENT FUTURE Hitting 40 60 Power 35 40 Plate Discipline -- -- Running Speed 50 50 Fielding Range 60 60 Arm Strength 70 70 Feel for Game -- --

I don't love the Marrero draft.

Now watch - They'll take McCullers at 31.

Yeah. BA and all of Law's don't have him in the 1st.

Damn now I kind of want McCullers but I keep hearing the Sox aren't going after an arm in the 1st round.

Stephen Piscotty, you heard it here first.

We'll see. I have seen zero mock's taking McCullers in the 1st round.

Still don't think the Sox take McCullers at 24. My guess is Stephen Piscotty at 24. Then McCullers at 31.

Dammit.

I think they'll take Stroman. He'll fall because he's looked at as a relief pitcher because he's only 5'9.

While Bard's outing vs DET was a good outing, his outing against the Orioles was not a good outing in any aspect. He was extremely lucky to only allow 2 ER.

How lucky were the Nat's to have the 1st overall pick in each of the past 2 drafts when two absolute studs in Strasburg and Harper were available??

I know he almost certainly won't fall, but damn I hope Giolito falls.

I bet the White Sox loved that....

Damn. Hearing Cecchini to Mets. Was really hoping he would drop.