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Post by justen on Apr 9, 2013 8:22:20 GMT -5
I like Alex Balog, Junior at San Fran RHP. 90-93 fastball with a tight slider and decent changeup. Huge frame at 6'6 225.
Ryan Boldt seems like a Sox-type pick. Very athletic toolsy player with leadoff potential.
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Post by justen on Apr 7, 2013 17:20:29 GMT -5
20-year old Miami Marlins starter Jose Fernandez made his MLB debut today, and looked great.
5IP 3H 1R 1BB 8K
He left with a 3-1 lead, but of course Miami's bullpen couldn't hold it.
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Post by justen on Apr 7, 2013 16:23:09 GMT -5
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Post by justen on Apr 1, 2013 7:51:24 GMT -5
1. How many games will the Red Sox win in 2013? (points +/-1 either way) 892. Who will win AL MVP? Mike Trout3. Who will win AL Cy Young? Justin Verlander4. Who will win AL Rookie of the Year? Wil Myers5. Who will win the World Series? Nationals6. Which current or ex-Red Sox player/prospect will get the most MVP vote points in 2013? Adrian Beltre7. Who starts the most games for Boston after Lester, Buchholz, Dempster, Lackey, and Doubront? Webster8. Who is the first player to be added to the 25-man roster on or after April 15? (players coming off the DL do not count). Bard9. Who is the first player to earn a permanent promotion after the season starts? (from any level to any level - not just to Boston - but excluding rehab re-assignments or call-ups from XST) Bard10. Name one player the Red Sox will draft in 2013. Chris AndersonRed Sox minor league system only 11. Which pitcher has the most wins? Keith Couch12. Most strikeouts? Henry Owens13. Which hitter hits the most home runs? Brandon Jacobs14. Best OPS? (min 200 PAs) Garin Cecchini15. Most stolen bases? Jeremy Hazelbaker16. Who will be voted the Offensive POY as voted by the SP Community? Bogaerts17. Pitcher of the Year? Matt Barnes18. Breakout POY? Manuel Margot19. Comeback POY? Anthony Ranaudo20. Which prospect will make the biggest jump in the SoxProspects rankings? Sean CoyleRead more: forum.soxprospects.com/thread/588/2013-soxprospects-predictions-game?scrollTo=13424&page=1#ixzz2PDJXBs00
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Post by justen on Mar 29, 2013 15:34:05 GMT -5
I know this isn't Patriots related but, how could a smart organization actually do this............. SportsCenter BREAKING: Tony Romo & Cowboys agree on 6-yr extension, makes Romo highest-paid player in franchise history (via @ AdamSchefter) #signingday
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Post by justen on Mar 29, 2013 12:17:11 GMT -5
I am a total lurker, you may never see me post again. I don't understand why everyone is getting their panties in a bunch over a year of service time. In 6 years the Red Sox may have some hot shot young centerfield prospect waiting for Bradley to move on. Just like how we are all waiting for Ellsbury to move on for Bradley. I am tired of this arguement and I sick of people talking like they work in the front office and know what is best for the team. This. If you are angry because he is losing development time, I completely understand. But the Red Sox are used to having a top-5 in baseball payroll and money shouldn't be an issue when it comes to which player is going to best help this team win. I personally believe Bradley starting with the big club is a bad idea, but would half a season (I really doubt he isn't up before July anyway) of AAA pitching really going to make a difference? He certainly brings a spark to a fanbase that needs something to be excited about after a horrid season. In the end, if management, who has surely been thoroughly assessing him, thinks that he has skills already refined enough to be more than efficient at the Major League Level, they'll leave him on the roster. I leave all trust in management because that is their job. I am a fan and all I want is for this team to win, not to say I wouldn't want Bradley in AAA taking his time to develop. Again, let's just leave this up to the professionals who get paid to make these decisions.
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Post by justen on Mar 29, 2013 12:05:54 GMT -5
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Post by justen on Mar 28, 2013 14:47:08 GMT -5
Most interesting omission is Gray. Not in top 50 as far as I can see. He's number 9 on the list
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Post by justen on Mar 28, 2013 14:45:41 GMT -5
I know the chances are slight of Gray falling to us but boy does he look electric in this video against UCLA, hits 100 multiple times and the breaking ball has some real snap to it.
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Post by justen on Mar 27, 2013 21:07:49 GMT -5
I'd bet on Bradley graduating, don't think Iglesias is a big deal either way, and I'd say Webster's less than 50% on that ... but the biggest factors are mostly the unknown: the pace of development or lack thereof of players in the system. How many, if any, of the guys in A-ball (Owens, Cecchini, Swihart, etc) make a big move up prospect rankings? Does someone like Margot burst onto the scene in a big day? Does Ranaudo bounce back into the conversation? Does Barnes or Bogaerts take a hit to their status for some reason or another? Are there more good surprises than bad? Those are the things that'll make a difference from this year to next. I think there are enough possibilities for breakouts among the A-ball players that the Sox are likely to get some big upward movers to come close to replacing the graduate(s), but we'll see. Then the draft picks are on top of that. This. We have a lot of prospects to be excited about now and in future years. Sox have done a good job imo of keeping the lower levels stacked with potential breakouts. I'm pretty interested in seeing guys like Buttrey and Kukuk (hopefully he stays out of trouble) in the summer; not to mention Vinicio getting to play full season ball. Marrero has easy potential to move into top 100 lists if he shows he can hit enough while providing that already solid defense at short. Cecchini definitely has the bat to move into a prospect spotlight, and it'd be nice to see Sean Coyle make strides offensively as he was a bonus-baby coming out of high school. And you already mentioned Margot, very interesting to see if Ranaudo can bounce back and how effective Workman is. I almost forgot about Swihart. In my years of following the Sox I've never seen them with so many high ceiling position players in their system at once, and they're pitching looks to hold just as much potential. Sox have very interesting depth and potential in their system and I can say they're very easy to get excited about, I know I am.
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Post by justen on Mar 24, 2013 15:32:58 GMT -5
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Post by justen on Feb 13, 2013 9:22:43 GMT -5
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Post by justen on Feb 1, 2013 13:07:56 GMT -5
More important than most might think. Fletcher allows Ninkovich more reps opposite Jones which allows Pats to create more pressure on a more consistent basis. How do you figure? He wasn't playing much 4-3 LB/3-4 MLB this season, was he? The fact that he is a better cover linebacker than what we have. Spikes can't cover. Hightower is still developing cover skills. Of course Dane's not better than Mayo, but wouldn't be bad to use in the 3-4 on passing downs. Wouldn't you prefer to have Rob getting most of his reps on Dline or outside rush? Fletcher's biggest role is on special teams but still provides flexibility on D.
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Post by justen on Jan 31, 2013 19:15:13 GMT -5
Dane Fletcher signed (presumably for a one year deal) - he announced via his Twitter Could play a role again on ST and it looks like they were hoping he'd play opposite Mayo in the Sub package (the cover LB we need??). He's more of a role player but I'm still glad he's back. More important than most might think. Fletcher allows Ninkovich more reps opposite Jones which allows Pats to create more pressure on a more consistent basis. Can't wait to see what the Pats do in the draft. It'll be interesting to see how they'll try and manufacture more picks as they do every year. They gotta go either playmaking receiver or the best DB they can grab.
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Post by justen on Jan 11, 2013 8:08:21 GMT -5
16 walks in 406 AB's, yikes.
Much prefer Smoak who's got a a little better plate discipline and some possible upside left in him.
Morse has swung at 34% of pitches outside the zone throughout his career, while not seeing any improvement in the last few years at 36.5%, 38%, 36%. He can't be far from decline and is really a boom or bust type hitter.
Smoak had comparable ISO and LD%, hits less GB's and I think he's bound to start hitting them where they're not, especially in a small Fenway Park.
Now way i give up valuable prospects for a close-to-decline free swinger.
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Post by justen on Dec 15, 2012 16:07:27 GMT -5
I'm curious as to why you think that trade makes no sense from the perspective of either team. From the perspective of the Red Sox, none of those players are likely to be here in 2014 / 2015 - when most of us expect the Sox will start being serious contenders again, possible exception of an extended Lester. From the perspective of the Mariners, they have only two more years of Felix under contract, and are further away from contending with him now than they were at the end of last year, based on the moves made by the Angels and the overall strength of Texas and Oakland. I agree, its a huge price for the Mariners to pay, but I might assume that Jack Z is on a somewhat limited time as they haven't really gotten any better under his watch for the past several years. Again, if there is an agreement that the thread or idea is complete nonsense, feel free to delete it mods. But in your trade idea, you have them giving up pretty much their top 3 or 4 pitchers in the organization for a starter coming off a sub-par season, a closer coming off an injury riddled season, and a catcher that isn't better than below league-average. Kalish is noting more than a question mark, and De La Cruz is very likely to be a serviceable bench player at best. The Mariners aren't that stupid....
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Post by justen on Dec 12, 2012 8:10:47 GMT -5
I am certainly all for signing Hamilton to a short term deal, no longer than 4 years. Flipping Ellsbury for a top prospect or two off-sets any lost picks, and with a draft system that limits spending, it really doesn't hurt because that means you can just spend big on one or two better prospects in the draft. And if Ellsbury can net us a #2 starter, I say do it. Pitching is what this team needs most, and Ellsbury is a good chip for that.
The signing of a Hamilton or Swisher doesn't block Bradley either with no long term commitment in left. I'd actually prefer to stay away from Swisher unless he'd be willing to take a 3-year deal.
Hamilton is going to be streaky, strike out a ton, and a huge risk, but he instantly improves this lineup by a whole lot and provides the Red Sox flexibility to acquire the pitching they need.
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Post by justen on Dec 12, 2012 7:40:10 GMT -5
i think the FO has worked out trade models for off-season and July/deadline and have concluded that while neither is the optimum time their best course is now --not surprisingly-- and they have worked at putting something together either for Texas or some other Org. I'm not overly optimistic about the return. I thought Choo might get Clev more than the journeymen types they picked up. They got the #3 overall pick in the 2011 draft...... they're happy.
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Post by justen on Dec 10, 2012 8:54:06 GMT -5
I am so so so ready for this game tonight. Hopefully Jones and Mankins can play effectively given their injury woes, and Vollmer has an enormous task with Watt.
Not gunna lie this game worries me a bit lot.
We need to have a better record than the Ravens, who lost yesterday, if we want a high seed in the playoffs.
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Post by justen on Dec 10, 2012 8:46:22 GMT -5
THAT was a great trade for BOTH sides! KC had to finally get in the game and become a viable competitor. This trade does it. They lose no regulars and pick up, potentially, two starters. For one who has seen a lot of Shields, he is freakin "horse". He is a great competitor and will instantly improve their chances for a potential wild-card berth. And don't discount Wade Davis. He easily could be a solid 4. The Tampa Bay fans are upset because of their love of "Big Game", but they had to do something like this. At best, Shields would have been in Tampa Bay for one year more at best. They NEEDED a potential power bat like Wil Myers badly. Their farm does not have this type of impact bat. Ordozzi may be solid. Montgomery has ability, but has lost most of his luster. Great trade for both organizations. Nobody is saying that the Royals got their pants pulled down because of who they received, but because of who they gave up. This trade could have easily been accepted without the inclusion of Myers, or he could have at least be replaced by a lower-tier prospect. From the Kansas City standpoint, this is at best an ok trade, just from what they gave up. Tampa is ridiculous. They definitely greatly improved their lineup with the Myers addition alone. The added to an already deep pitching depth, even with trading Shields and Myers. I wouldn't go as far as saying it was a great trade for both teams. It was a great trade for the Rays, but the Royals overpaid.
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Post by justen on Dec 6, 2012 15:24:11 GMT -5
This literally doesn't mention Sanchez even once.
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Post by justen on Dec 6, 2012 8:00:33 GMT -5
Anibal Sanchez should be signed I think. At Sabathia money? Can't do it. Nowhere has it been said that Sanchez would receive anything close to Sabathia money. I would definitely do the Lester-for-Myers trade but I also have a feeling that Lester will be highly motivated this year. I think the Sox are going to wait till midseason to trade him, depending on where they're at. Or maybe they're working on a Lester, Ellsbury mega-deal.
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Post by justen on Dec 4, 2012 9:02:50 GMT -5
Brentz, Workman, and Fields.
Get it done.
Choo drove in 65+ RBI's last year hitting at the top of the order, as well as stealing 21 bases. He always gets on base at a huge clip and if the Red Sox are really trying to get back to their old ways when signing and developing high on base guys, Choo could be a large part of the movement.
He's really bad against LHP but would be a perfect platoon w. Gomes (providing he can play a decent RF instead of being locked into left, might need another RHH off the bench here).
He's at least league average defensively.
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Post by justen on Nov 20, 2012 9:09:46 GMT -5
Ellsbury is going to be highly motivated this year, and if so many of you want to remain "competitive" next year, Ellsbury could be a big part in remaining so. If he shows that he can do what he did in '11 than there's a ton of money waiting for him, he knows that, the Red Sox know that. Ellsbury is a bit like Beltre in that he's going to have to prove he can stay healthy and consistent, and that's where the value will come from.
I completely agree with Chris in that Jacoby will have to flip his value. Everyone knows what he CAN do.
By the middle of next year, if we're out of contention, which I doubt, and Ellsbury is having a very good season, than maybe he gets traded. Or maybe they wait out the rest of the season and take the picks in case no one is interested in paying an astronomical price for half a season.
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Post by justen on Nov 10, 2012 10:30:37 GMT -5
I love the signing of Ross as our backup catcher. I was just writing on this yesterday while thinking how the sox could fill holes without impacting the MLB team. With one year left on Salty's deal I could see the sox move him as the centerpiece of a deal. It is a clear sign the Sox see the failure of the entire rotation as partly to blame on the catcher. I pointed out yesterday that our rotation was a full ERA point better with Shop behind the plate. Lets consider that neither Lava nor Salty are good defensive catchers. This means that Lava has nobody to mentor him in how to excel at the major league level. I can see the signing of Tek by the front office as a way to partially help this problem... but the best way is to play day to day with a quality catcher. Salty already had that opportunity with Tek and he still is poor defensively albeit better than he used to be. We have many more years of control at a drastically lower price in Lava and he fits the classic red sox mold of an on base type of hitter with some pop. His first year wasn't great but neither are most players first years in the bigs. This gives insurance while Lava either grows or fails. To me Salty had no more value to this team than a backup catcher... this move solidifies my presumptions. His best value to the team is in a trade to net us a quality, young cost controlled building block to move towards the future. In a league with pathetic hitting at catcher... his power sets him near the top. I would not be shocked to see Salty moved for a middle of the order bat... most likely one that plays right field. I dont think he has enough value to net a quality starter... but he could take down the demands from one of the killer Bs to somebody like Cechinni who will be blocked in the long run anyways. Sent from my SGH-T999 using proboards I'm not sure Salty has as much value as you think he does. There's no way imo that he's moved as the centerpiece in any deal. He has power, yes. He also strikes out a ton and doesn't get on base much. His defense is no better than average, and he's in the last year of his contract. I could see him being sent to a second tier team for C - C+ prospects. The closest to being a centerpiece in a deal would probably be Lavarnway, as he's got a lot more value being younger, and maybe even better defensively. Or, this could be Lavarnway's year to get some good playing time in. I'm guessing they keep him and have David Ross really help in his time here. Nothing wrong with pairing your offense first catcher with a defensive specialist. I expect Lavarnway to have learned a lot by the time Ross leaves. Love the signing.
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