# DRAFT DREAMS: Will Roch Cholowski IGNITE the White Sox? And Reviewing the 2016 Draft

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Podcast: [Locked On MLB - Daily Podcast On Major League Baseball](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-mlb-daily-podcast-on-major-league-baseball-644196)
Published: 2026-07-12T17:27:44+00:00
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## Resource

MLB prospects face a high-stakes future as teams gamble on draft picks—will Rock Chalowski become the next big star for the Chicago White Sox, or will history repeat itself with overlooked talent rising from later rounds? Sully revisits draft-day surprises, from Mickey Moniak’s modest impact as a #1 pick to All-Star breakthroughs by Pete Alonso and Bo Bichette, challenging expectations and highlighting just how unpredictable MLB development can be. Boston Red Sox fans are left asking tough questions: with the team riding an eight-game winning streak but remaining below .500, should GM pull the trigger and trade top assets like Sonny Gray and Aroldis Chapman in a seller’s market, or double-down for a late playoff push? Analysis covers contenders’ pitching needs, past Red Sox missteps in trading stars like Mookie Betts and Rafael Devers, and how cutthroat decisions could shape their path in a crowded American League postseason race.

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