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Post by vermontsox1 on Nov 17, 2021 8:27:38 GMT -5
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Post by mobaz on Nov 17, 2021 8:37:24 GMT -5
The core of this team is so flipping young, this is the BA projected 2025 lineup. Soto-sized hole in Center, but not too infeasible (and obviously it will all end up looking different).
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Post by freddysthefuture2003 on Nov 17, 2021 9:26:31 GMT -5
Mata 8th and exclusion of Jimenez are probably the 2 most notable things here IMO
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Post by agastonguay13 on Nov 17, 2021 9:42:35 GMT -5
It says something positive that the guy who is currently slashing .373/.500/.493 in a league full of top prospects is not mentioned on the list of best tools.
Positive for Casas because he's looking more and more like the total package with an advanced approach, plus hit and power tools, as well as a solid defender at 1B.
Positive for everyone else on that list because they have tools that are thought (by one guy, at least) to be even better than what Casas has shown.
Obviously, tools don't necessarily translate to statistical success, but even taking it with that grain of salt, there's a bright future being built right now.
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Post by philsbosoxfan on Nov 17, 2021 9:51:18 GMT -5
Mata 8th and exclusion of Jimenez are probably the 2 most notable things here IMO For me, it's Downs out of the 2025 lineup. |
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Post by jimoh on Nov 17, 2021 10:03:57 GMT -5
Vazquez and his dad bod as starting catcher in 2025 is the most surprising to me. I guess there is no one else to be confident about. Could be Tyler McDonough!
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Post by jimoh on Nov 17, 2021 10:42:36 GMT -5
Brandon Walter as "best fastball" is interesting; not fastest but best. SoxProspects.com @soxprospects · 2h baseballamerica.com/stories/2022-boston-red-sox-top-mlb-prospects/…BEST TOOLS Best Hitter for Average: Nick Yorke Best Power Hitter: Blaze Jordan Best Strike-Zone Discipline: Nick Yorke Fastest Baserunner: Jarren Duran Best Athlete: Gilberto Jimenez Best Fastball: Brandon Walter Best Curveball: Jay Groome |
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Post by ematz1423 on Nov 17, 2021 10:56:18 GMT -5
I know thks isn't really what this exercise is for but I'm hoping eovaldi and Sale aren't the sox 1 and 2 come the 2025 season. Though I guess if sales contract goes to 2025 it means his option vested and he's pitching well.
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Post by bellhorndingers21 on Nov 17, 2021 11:07:23 GMT -5
Will Alex be on for a podcast soon or are you saving it for the dark times during the lockout?
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Post by ramireja on Nov 17, 2021 12:28:55 GMT -5
Surprised nobody said this, but the biggest surprise to me is Winckowski in the top 10 ahead of fellow starting pitchers like Wilkelman, Walter, Crawford, and Seabold.
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Post by thegoodthebadthesox on Nov 17, 2021 12:57:55 GMT -5
Surprised nobody said this, but the biggest surprise to me is Winckowski in the top 10 ahead of fellow starting pitchers like Wilkelman, Walter, Crawford, and Seabold. That was my initial reaction, as well, and was just about to post it before I saw yours. |
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Post by mobaz on Nov 17, 2021 14:25:38 GMT -5
Anyone see anything from the chat? I think during the season Speier was notably positive toward Chris Murphy, and I was curious if he was mentioned since he didn't make the top 10 (in addition to the starters ramireja mentioned).
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Post by ematz1423 on Nov 17, 2021 14:46:43 GMT -5
Brandon Walter as "best fastball" is interesting; not fastest but best. SoxProspects.com @soxprospects · 2h baseballamerica.com/stories/2022-boston-red-sox-top-mlb-prospects/…BEST TOOLS Best Hitter for Average: Nick Yorke Best Power Hitter: Blaze Jordan Best Strike-Zone Discipline: Nick Yorke Fastest Baserunner: Jarren Duran Best Athlete: Gilberto Jimenez Best Fastball: Brandon Walter Best Curveball: Jay Groome Is it me or is it a little strange seeing Groome with best curveball? I thought his curveball hasn't been all that effective since his surgery and he's been showing a better slider than curveball recently? |
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Post by borisman on Nov 18, 2021 8:47:40 GMT -5
If anyone can pm a transcript to me of the chat I would greatly appreciate it. It used to be free and I tried watching it but I was either too late (12:45?) or the "live" chats are no longer free.
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Post by freddysthefuture2003 on Nov 18, 2021 9:44:33 GMT -5
If anyone can pm a transcript to me of the chat I would greatly appreciate it. It used to be free and I tried watching it but I was either too late (12:45?) or the "live" chats are no longer free. Try clicking that link again. It just loaded up for free for me |
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Post by mobaz on Nov 18, 2021 10:24:08 GMT -5
The second link works for me as free chat summary. One item of interest in R5.
BOB (Boston): How faar was kutter Crawford from top 10 and does he have a role at the ML level?
Alex Speier: Crawford definitely has a big league role - the fastball misses bats and he's not afraid to work with it in the strike zone. I think he's a lock to be added to the 40-man this week and would expect to see him helping the Red Sox in 2022. My best guess is that he'll do so as a multi-inning reliever but with consideration if a spot starter is needed.
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Post by wkdbigsoxfan on Nov 18, 2021 19:42:37 GMT -5
Those Seabold answers don't make me feel warm and fuzzy
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Post by philsbosoxfan on Nov 19, 2021 1:10:34 GMT -5
Here's the rest of the best tools:
BEST TOOLS
Best Hitter for Average: Nick Yorke
Best Power Hitter: Blaze Jordan
Best Strike-Zone Discipline: Nick Yorke
Fastest Baserunner: Jarren Duran
Best Athlete: Gilberto Jimenez
Best Fastball: Brandon Walter
Best Curveball: Jay Groome
Best Slider: Bryan Mata
Best Changeup: Brayan Bello
Best Control: Connor Seabold
Best Defensive Catcher: Connor Wong
Best Defensive Infielder: Marcelo Mayer
Best Infield Arm: Marcelo Mayer
Best Defensive Outfielder: Ceddanne Rafaela
Best Outfield Arm: Gilberto Jimenez
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Post by philsbosoxfan on Nov 21, 2021 2:11:46 GMT -5
Couldn't find a good place to put this and not worth a thread:
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Post by bosox904 on Dec 8, 2021 16:59:59 GMT -5
The newest episode of baseball americas podcast in the Red Sox top 10 prospects.
"Alex Speier of the Boston Globe joins Kyle Glaser to break down the Red Sox farm system, including the debate between Marcelo Mayer and Triston Casas at No. 1, how Nick Yorke's season puts him in elite company and how scouts now see Jay Groome."
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Post by Chris Hatfield on Dec 8, 2021 20:46:58 GMT -5
Before anyone asks... next week, barring unforeseen circumstances.
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Post by vermontsox1 on Dec 20, 2021 9:21:55 GMT -5
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Post by tyler3 on Dec 30, 2021 10:34:07 GMT -5
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Post by freddysthefuture2003 on Jan 19, 2022 9:10:48 GMT -5
Anyone have the Sox players rankings on the new BA list?
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Post by vermontsox1 on Jan 19, 2022 9:28:52 GMT -5
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