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Post by azblue on Jun 24, 2014 15:26:14 GMT -5
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Post by jrffam05 on Jun 24, 2014 15:58:45 GMT -5
Well deserved. Go team!
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Post by gregblossersbelly on Jun 24, 2014 18:44:27 GMT -5
Would be cool if Henry O gets the start for team USA.
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Post by wcsoxfan on Jun 25, 2014 8:33:42 GMT -5
Here's everything i know about Justin O'Connor:
-age (22)
-stat line (.257/.287/.438)
-level of competition (A+)
-top tools: +power, ++arm
-drafted 31st overall in 2010 by the Rays
Why would he be picked over Blake Swihart? (or others) - (I don't follow other team's prospects much; so I would really like to know what I'm missing)
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Post by soxfanatic on Jun 25, 2014 8:41:19 GMT -5
Here's everything i know about Justin O'Connor: -age (22) -stat line (.257/.287/.438) -level of competition (A+) -top tools: +power, ++arm -drafted 31st overall in 2010 by the Rays Why would he be picked over Blake Swihart? (or others) - (I don't follow other team's prospects much; so I would really like to know what I'm missing) They want team diversity. Just like they want country diversity for the world team. If the best international prospects would play it mainly would've consisted of VZ/DR prospects. |
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Post by Chris Hatfield on Jun 25, 2014 9:11:58 GMT -5
Here's everything i know about Justin O'Connor: -age (22) -stat line (.257/.287/.438) -level of competition (A+) -top tools: +power, ++arm -drafted 31st overall in 2010 by the Rays Why would he be picked over Blake Swihart? (or others) - (I don't follow other team's prospects much; so I would really like to know what I'm missing) They want team diversity. Just like they want country diversity for the world team. If the best international prospects would play it mainly would've consisted of VZ/DR prospects. Yeah, for the initial rosters, they only pick two per team. But based on comments the BA guys made on Twitter yesterday, odds are good they'd take Swihart if they need a replacement for injury or if someone is in the majors. |
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Post by taftreign on Jun 25, 2014 10:52:15 GMT -5
There is already a likely need to replace the injured Carlos Correa and Marco Gonzales was called up by St Louis so I believe that will make him ineligible. Not sure if Swihart will be one of the first two picked based on positional need but he will definitely be in the mix.
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Post by wcsoxfan on Jun 25, 2014 20:36:47 GMT -5
Thanks - didn't know the 2-per-team selection process. I guess this really shows how far the Rays system has fallen from its' peak.
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Post by taftreign on Jun 28, 2014 10:08:09 GMT -5
Swihart can take Betts place in the Futures Game with Mookie being ineligible now.
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Post by azblue on Jun 28, 2014 14:14:10 GMT -5
...or Christian Vasquez.
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Post by amfox1 on Jun 28, 2014 14:21:28 GMT -5
CVaz would be on the international team, Swihart on the US team.
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Post by soxfanatic on Jun 30, 2014 17:17:03 GMT -5
Coyle will replace Betts
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Post by Jonathan Singer on Jun 30, 2014 17:29:41 GMT -5
Coyle is now a likely bet to be protected in rule 5
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Post by johnsilver52 on Jun 30, 2014 19:27:27 GMT -5
Great honor for Coyle and chance for a spotlight upon him as well.
He's quickly becoming the once Sox prospect (positional player) everyone is now watching now and wondering where exactly he'll end up at and IF he can knock down his BB/k numbers before he gets to MLB to more manageable numbers.
With Bogaerts and Betts promoted, Cecchini slipping and himself taking the next step? He could be for real.
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Post by amfox1 on Jul 3, 2014 9:42:05 GMT -5
Futures Game ?@futuresgame 8m One Christian for another: redsox prospect Christian Vazquez of @pawsox replaces @braves catcher @christianbeth27 on the World Team roster. |
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Post by thebogeyman on Jul 3, 2014 9:57:13 GMT -5
Is there any precedent for one team having 4 guys in the futures game, i.e., does the addition of CVaz mean Swihart has no chance of getting added? He seems deserving.
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Post by Chris Hatfield on Jul 4, 2014 13:19:39 GMT -5
Is there any precedent for one team having 4 guys in the futures game, i.e., does the addition of CVaz mean Swihart has no chance of getting added? He seems deserving. Well first one of the two US catchers would have to do out. |
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Post by thebogeyman on Jul 11, 2014 11:24:11 GMT -5
Interesting tidbit from the Keith Law piece about the best tools in the Futures Game (http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/keith-law/post?id=2519). When talking about Josh Bell's hit tool (I know some people in the trade thread have been drooling over him), he throws in a shout out to Coyle.
Probably not surprising, but HO gets the nod for the best changeup.
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Post by vermontsox1 on Jul 12, 2014 20:19:49 GMT -5
Jim Callis ?@jimcallismlb
U.S. starting @futuresgame lineup: Taylor 8, Coyle 4, Seager 6, Bryant 5, Gallo DH, Peterson 3, Winker 7, Renfroe 9, Plawecki 2 (Owens 1).
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Post by Chris Hatfield on Jul 12, 2014 23:27:56 GMT -5
Tom Kelly chose Owens because he has the most wins.
Our guy benefitted and I'm still angry. You're in freaking Minnesota - start Meyer!
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Post by philsbosoxfan on Jul 13, 2014 1:56:36 GMT -5
Tom Kelly chose Owens because he has the most wins. Our guy benefitted and I'm still angry. You're in freaking Minnesota - start Meyer! Love Owens but I have to agree with that sentiment. No excuse for Meyer to not be the starter, none. |
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Post by azblue on Jul 13, 2014 16:20:19 GMT -5
Owens was not helped by his third baseman in the first inning of the Futures Game. Very casual approach by Bryant resulted in infield single.
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Post by johnsilver52 on Jul 13, 2014 17:08:33 GMT -5
Owens was not helped by his third baseman in the first inning of the Futures Game. Very casual approach by Bryant resulted in infield single. Announcer, (not Mayo, or Casey, the other one) congratulating Bryant the whole time for making such a nice play, yet he backed up on the ball with a speedy runner.. A brutal play. That entire crew has been on nothing but a pro Bryant tirade the entire game. I hope he's removed soon, just so they shut up about him. |
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Post by ibsmith85 on Jul 13, 2014 17:36:18 GMT -5
Wow!! Baez just crushed a no doubter to the opposite field on a first pitch breaking ball from Giolito.
WooooooooW!!!! Gallo just unloaded.
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Post by mjammz on Jul 13, 2014 17:47:02 GMT -5
Jonathan Mayo is the worst in the industry when it comes to projection and scouting reports. Giolito is going to be nasty, but I have to admit I smiled when he got shelled. Mayo was sweating him all game.
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