Draft Dope: White Sox

June 6, 2007

Draft History (Click the year to view the picks)
Year	Top Pick
1992	Eddie Pearson
1993	Scott Christman
1994	Mark Johnson
1995	Jeff Liefer
1996	*Bobby Seay
1997	Jason Dellaero
1998	Kip Wells
1999	Jason Stumm
2000	Joe Borchard
2001	Kris Honel
2002	Royce Ring
2003	Brian Anderson
2004	Josh Fields
2005	Lance Broadway
2006	Kyle McCullough
* did not sign

Scouting Director: Duane Shaffer (first year: 2004)
Order in 2007 Rotation: 25th
Extra Picks: None
Lost Picks: None
Trend: The White Sox have been quite conservative of late, and along with some trades that has left the farm system thinner than they want. General manager Kenny Williams and senior director of player personnel Dave Wilder reportedly are significantly involved in the decision making at No. 25. The organization has a long history of avoiding Scott Boras clients, going back to botched negotiations in the 1990s with Bobby Seay, Jeff Weaver and Bobby Hill.
This Year's Outlook: Chicago needs players with upside, athletes and help up the middle. Problem is, this isn't a great draft for middle infielders. The White Sox may have more success finding impact bats.