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Post by amfox1 on Aug 31, 2016 15:06:37 GMT -5
Moncada Kopech Ball Callahan Beeks Dubon Mars
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Post by nomar on Aug 31, 2016 15:12:23 GMT -5
Happy to see Callahan there. He walks too many batters, but since 6/13 he has a 10.19 K/9, 4.13 BB/9, 2.20 ERA, and 2.76 FIP. He's got upside.
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Post by soxfanatic on Aug 31, 2016 15:14:53 GMT -5
That'll be an interesting group to follow.
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Post by amfox1 on Aug 31, 2016 15:20:32 GMT -5
Former Red Sox prospects Corey Littrell, Frankie Montas and Gabe Speier are also playing in the AFL.
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Post by jmei on Aug 31, 2016 15:45:00 GMT -5
Good group-- other than Mars, all guys who have legit MLB upside.
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Post by Guidas on Aug 31, 2016 15:51:18 GMT -5
Kopech vs. more advanced hitters will be a nice watch to see how his stuff plays, even if it is a small, small sample.
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Post by soxpatsceltics on Aug 31, 2016 16:19:37 GMT -5
Would have liked to see Longhi or Jayce Ray there too. Longhi continues to put up solid but unspectacular numbers in league where he's very young and Ray could be Nava 2.0
This could be the last chance Ball has as a pitcher and a realistic MLB prospect. I hope he finally pulls through.
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Post by Chris Hatfield on Aug 31, 2016 17:03:49 GMT -5
Good group-- other than Mars, all guys who have legit MLB upside. Ehhhh, he's pretty athletic and has had a decent couple months here. Long shot, but he could wiggle his way into being an up and down guy. Would have liked to see Longhi or Jayce Ray there too. Longhi continues to put up solid but unspectacular numbers in league where he's very young and Ray could be Nava 2.0 This could be the last chance Ball has as a pitcher and a realistic MLB prospect. I hope he finally pulls through. Honestly, this group is strangely Salem-heavy. Kopech makes sense given that he's probably ready for Double-A, but it's surprising to me to see Ball, Callahan, and Mars too, as they are, in effect, getting promoted to Double-A with this assignment. Point is, I don't find it strange at all that any other Salem guys aren't on this list, because having this many already is very surprising. Fox, we didn't get official predictions out this year, but how would you have done? Someone who has listened to the podcast can check me on this, but I had Moncada, Dubon, Kopech, and Beeks. That they dipped into Salem threw me off on the others.
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Post by Oregon Norm on Aug 31, 2016 17:08:29 GMT -5
Might just be time to head South for a while...
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Post by doctorduck21 on Aug 31, 2016 17:22:27 GMT -5
Hopefully I go to a few games this year. All the stadiums are about 2 hours or so away from where I live. Kinda new to the AFL rules, if Moncada gets called up, can he still go to the fall league?
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Post by ryantoworkman on Aug 31, 2016 19:36:57 GMT -5
Might just be time to head South for a while... About to take up full time motorhome living, and seeing the country, as a life choice. AZ in November, was in the plans anyway, so this seems perfect. Good talent to watch with this group. Maybe we see you one day soon.
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Post by SALNotes on Aug 31, 2016 19:50:09 GMT -5
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Post by azblue on Aug 31, 2016 19:56:44 GMT -5
I am available to attend some of the AFL games. If anyone else on this board is in the Phoenix area or will visit this fall, I will do my best to make a game you will attend and meet up with you if you are interested.
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Post by amfox1 on Aug 31, 2016 20:28:15 GMT -5
Fox, we didn't get official predictions out this year, but how would you have done? Someone who has listened to the podcast can check me on this, but I had Moncada, Dubon, Kopech, and Beeks. That they dipped into Salem threw me off on the others. I had Moncada, Dubon, Kopech, Romanski, Taylor, Buttrey, McAvoy and Beeks. Same thought on Salem; only picked one from Salem. I like the Ball and Mars picks though. Ball needs a push, and Mars has been an underrated guy in the system. Callahan looks like a showcase, though, either for Rule 5 or an offseason trade (a la Younginer).
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Post by mogreenwell on Aug 31, 2016 20:36:58 GMT -5
Since they went with some high a guys I would Have like to see devers on the team. I'm also a little disappointed that they listed moncada because it implies he is unlikely to get a call up.
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Post by ryantoworkman on Aug 31, 2016 20:40:20 GMT -5
Since they went with some high a guys I would Have like to see devers on the team. I'm also a little disappointed that they listed moncada because it implies he is unlikely to get a call up. Think you are reading the tea leaves incorrectly. Moncada will be called up for Friday, and he will be playing in AZ. Just getting the kid at bats prior to his 2017 emergence on the Boston scene.
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Post by sox fan in nc on Aug 31, 2016 20:40:23 GMT -5
I think it's time Ball to nut up (no pun intended there). It feels like he's been in Salem forever. Saw him pitch this year. He's got good stuff at times. He just needs to put it together.
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Post by Chris Hatfield on Aug 31, 2016 20:50:02 GMT -5
Since they went with some high a guys I would Have like to see devers on the team. I'm also a little disappointed that they listed moncada because it implies he is unlikely to get a call up. Think you are reading the tea leaves incorrectly. Moncada will be called up for Friday, and he will be playing in AZ. Just getting the kid at bats prior to his 2017 emergence on the Boston scene. This. No correlation.
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Post by ryan24 on Sept 1, 2016 6:38:11 GMT -5
Think you are reading the tea leaves incorrectly. Moncada will be called up for Friday, and he will be playing in AZ. Just getting the kid at bats prior to his 2017 emergence on the Boston scene. This. No correlation. Is there a set numbers of players from one team that can play in this league? Mars, beeks, and Callahan are interesting picks.
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Post by ryan24 on Sept 1, 2016 6:44:19 GMT -5
Think you are reading the tea leaves incorrectly. Moncada will be called up for Friday, and he will be playing in AZ. Just getting the kid at bats prior to his 2017 emergence on the Boston scene. This. No correlation. Not sure what the criteria is for picking players, but would it have made sense to send basabe down to play?
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Post by amfox1 on Sept 1, 2016 8:11:05 GMT -5
Since they went with some high a guys I would Have like to see devers on the team. I'm also a little disappointed that they listed moncada because it implies he is unlikely to get a call up. Devers is not eligible because he lives in the DR.
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Post by amfox1 on Sept 1, 2016 8:12:53 GMT -5
Not sure what the criteria is for picking players, but would it have made sense to send basabe down to play? No, the AFL plays like a Double-A/Triple-A mix, which is too big a jump for a Low-A hitter. This does not even speak to Basabe's eligibility. He'll go to instrux, most likely.
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Post by ryan24 on Sept 1, 2016 8:32:24 GMT -5
Not sure what the criteria is for picking players, but would it have made sense to send basabe down to play? No, the AFL plays like a Double-A/Triple-A mix, which is too big a jump for a Low-A hitter. This does not even speak to Basabe's eligibility. He'll go to instrux, most likely. Thanks for the info. I asked because he is a rule 5 eligble player had some interest by people on this board.
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Post by Chris Hatfield on Sept 1, 2016 8:47:28 GMT -5
Not sure what the criteria is for picking players, but would it have made sense to send basabe down to play? No, the AFL plays like a Double-A/Triple-A mix, which is too big a jump for a Low-A hitter. This does not even speak to Basabe's eligibility. He'll go to instrux, most likely. Also, from VZ and not eligible. Again, for the record, if from a country with a winter league (MX, VZ, DR, PR), you can't play in the AFL.
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Post by ryan24 on Sept 1, 2016 9:39:06 GMT -5
No, the AFL plays like a Double-A/Triple-A mix, which is too big a jump for a Low-A hitter. This does not even speak to Basabe's eligibility. He'll go to instrux, most likely. Also, from VZ and not eligible. Again, for the record, if from a country with a winter league (MX, VZ, DR, PR), you can't play in the AFL. Sorry still a rookie to this site. I learn lots every day. Thanks for the info.
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