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Daniel Bard

Scouting Report: Live arm with a smooth delivery. His fastball looks
effortless, and consistently hits 97-98 with decent command but minimal
movement. Could probably touch 100 if he really reached back.
Two-seamer shows a bit more break and sits in the low-to-mid 90s.
Secondary pitches are good, but need a lot of refinement, including:
(1) a high 80s cut fastball; (2) a high 70s curveball and
(3) a circle change with some downward movement.
Has trouble with keeping his command consistent. Doesn't miss enough bats.
Has a strong frame and a mature demeanor. Very high potential.
Prefers to remain a starter. Signing bonus of $1.55 Million.

MLB Comparison: AJ Burnett
http://www.soxprospects.com/players/bard-daniel.htm


Jacoby Ellsbury

Scouting Report: Amazing athlete with a great work ethic. Ellsbury has
consistently won awards for his defensive play in centerfield. He is
extremely fast and knows how to run the bases (but does get picked off a
little too often). Great on base ability. Gap power with the ability to leg
singles into doubles and doubles into triples. Not much home run power.
Projects well as a major league lead-off hitter. Doesn't slump too often
because you can't turn off his blazing speed. Team leader. Lettered and
excelled in five sports in high school, including football, where he could
have played at a high collegiate level as a kickoff returner. However,
he enjoyed baseball the most. Could stand to bulk up a little bit.
Arm strength is average.

MLB Comparison: Johnny Damon

http://www.soxprospects.com/players/ellsbury-jacoby.htm


Clay Buchholz

Scouting Report: Buchholz has a low-to-mid 90s four-seam fastball,
a two-seam fastball with decent movement, a slider, a hard 12-to-6 curveball,
and a change-up. In 2006, Buchholz actually let loose towards the end of
the season, when his fastball was sitting around 96 mph. However, over the
course of the season his fastball typically sits around 91-94 and tops out
at about 97 mph. His change-up is generally a straight change that sits
around 78-82 mph; he also throws a circle change. His curveball is the
best in the organization, and often his out pitch. His curveball also
has some variety, as it can be thrown as a tight breaker or a deep,
biting curve. Mixes in all of his pitches phenomenally. Good demeanor
on the mound. Pitches well under pressure, pitching coaches have said he
has ice water running through his veins. Nice pick-off move.
Struggled with consistency early in his pro career, but otherwise has ace
makeup. Might need to add and maintain some weight to endure a full major
league season.

MLB Comparison: Chris Carpenter
http://www.soxprospects.com/players/buchholz-clay.htm



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