2007 Projected Sox's minor league rosters

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Let start with the new Red Sox minor league team in 2007, California's league Lancaster.

 

 

Lancaster;

 

Pitchers:

 

01- Mike Bowden RHP

02- Justin Masterson RHP

03- Ryan Phillips LHP

04- Chris Jones RHP

05- Michael Rozier LHP

06- Gary Galvez RHP

07- Hunter Jones LHP

08- Jason Blackley RHP

09- Kyle Fernandes LHP

10- Ismael Casillas RHP

11- Tim Cox LHP

12- Blake Maxwell RHP

 

1-5- Starters 6-8 Middle relievers, 9-12 short relievers

 

Catchers 1- Mark Wagner 2- Mitch Stachowsky*

 

* Salvador Paniagua a minor league free agent catcher if he gets resigned will be the #2 catcher.

 

Infielders:

 

1B- Aaron Bates

2B- Dominic Ramos

SS- Christian lara

3B- Tony Granadillo

UT- Scott White

UT- Dustin kelly

 

Outfielders:

 

LF- Chris Turner

CF- Yahmed Yema

RF- Luis Soto

OF- Mickey Hall

OF- Billy Bell

[guapo34]

While I don't have nearly the grasp to project every position, I was expecting Bard to make his professional debut in this league. I'm guessing you left him off because you believe he starts in Greenville, is this true? Is that also where you believe Doubront starts the season?

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While I don't have nearly the grasp to project every position' date=' I was expecting Bard to make his professional debut in this league. I'm guessing you left him off because you believe he starts in Greenville, is this true? Is that also where you believe Doubront starts the season?[/quote']

 

 

I don't know personally, but I do know that a rotation of Bowden, Masterson and Bard would be pretty nasty if they pitch together.

[jsinger121]

I don't think the Sox want to start Bard off in the California League. My guess is he will pitch the first month or 2 in the SAL for Greenville then move up.

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That is correct i expect Bard along with Doubront to start the season in Greenville.

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Greenville:

 

Pitchers;

 

01- Felix Doubront LHP

02- Daniel Bard RHP

03- Kris Johnson LHP

04- Mario Pena LHP

05- Jose Capellan LHP

06- Jordan Craft RHP

07- Edgar Guaramato RHP

08- Richard Lentz RHP

09- Josh Papelbon RHP

10- Yurkin German LHP

11- Felix Ventura RHP

12- Dustin Richardson LHP

13- Miguel Socolovitch RHP

 

1-5 starters 6-8 long relievers 9-13 short relievers

 

Catchers; 1- Luis Esposito 2- Jon Egan

 

Infielders;

 

1B- Mike Jones

2b- Chih-Hsien Chiang

SS- Kristopher Negron

3B- Manuel Arrambaris

UT- Luis Segovia

UT- Ryan Khoury

 

Outfielders;

 

LF- Carlos Fernandez

CF- Jason Place

RF- Ryan Kalish

OF- Zachary Daeges

[Bosoxwest]

That is an absolutely terrifying lineup on paper. Scaff, I really like Khoury's makeup. Is he settling into "Utility or Bust" territory already, or he just behind Negron in the pecking order?

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Bosox; Khoury is more of a second baseman than a SS, but he doesn't project any more than an utily player.

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Portland:

 

Pitching;

 

01- Clay Buckholz RHP

02- Tom Hottovy LHP

03- Matt Goodson RHP

o4- Andrew Dobies LHP

05- Scott Shoemaker RHP

06- Jose Vaquedano RHP

07- Beau Vaughan RHP

08- Ryan Schroeyer RHP

09- Mike james RHP

10- Justin Sturges LHP

11- Bryson Cox RHP

 

1-5 starters 6-7 Middle relievers 8-11 Short Relievers

 

Catchers; 1- John Otness 2- Dustin Brown

 

Infielders;

 

1B- Ian Bladergroen

2B- Jeff Natale

SS- Jed Lowrie

3B- Andrew Pinkney

UT- Ignacio Suarez

UT- Zachary Borowiak

 

Outfielders;

 

LF- Jay Johnson

CF- Jeff Corsaletti

RF- Claudio Arias

OF- Bryan Pritz

OF- Matt Van Der Bosch

[Bosoxwest]

Yikes, Portland.....with the exception of Cox and Buchholz that lineup features a lot of tweeners and longshots, at this point. I'd think it's do or die time for Bladergroen and Pinckney, wouldn't you say? Neither of them lit it up last year in Wilmington.

 

For myself, I'm hope to be pleasantly surprised by the middle IF, and to continue to be surprised by Jay Johnson. He really came strong last year - I wonder if he's a guy with sneaky late power. Seems to have an advanced approach.

[ORS]

Yeah, the MIF is intriguing. I'd like to see Lowrie bounce back after a disappointing year that included some injury time. Natale can handle the wood, but I hope he makes serious strides with the glove.

[scaffolds]

Portland's talent its the weaker link in the system, however there some player that may finally put it all together like Bladergroen, Arias and Pinkney. Lowrie again will play out of position as his future its second base, but because of Natale he will remain at SS for now. The pitching beisides top prospects Buckholz and Cox it has some holes, but let see how Hottovy, Bobies and Goodson handles pitching in AA and Vaquedano out of the pen where his sinker may work better than as a starter.

[DUSTINMOHR4LIFE]

I just recentley read at Baseball America that a scout isn't worried about Lowrie's down year. He still thinks Lowrie has more upside then Pedroia. I'm gonna have to disagree with him there (about the Pedroia thing), but I wouldn't be shocked to see Lowrie have a big rebound year next year.

[jsinger121]

I think Lowrie could have a big year as well and they may start him in Lancaster to build his confidence back up in the hitter friendly California League.

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Pawtucket:

 

Pitchers;

 

01- Devern Hansack RHP *

02- Kason Gabbard LHP

03- David Pauley RHP

04- Abe Alvarez LHP

05- Chris Smith RHP

06- Lenny Dinardo LHP

07- Barry Hertzler RHP

08- Javier Lopez LHP or Craig Breslow LHP

09- Kyle Jackson RHP

10- Randy Beam LHP

11- Edgar Martinez RHP

 

* If doesn't make the ML roster out of Spring training.

 

1-5 starters 6-7 middle relievers 8-11 short relievers

 

Catchers 1- George Kottaras 2- Alberto Castillo

 

Infielders;

 

1B- Jeremy West

2B- Joe Mc Ewin

SS- Ed Rogers

3B- Chad Spann

UT- Bobby Scales

UT- Jeff Bailey (1b/C/LF)

 

Outfielders;

 

LF- Kerry Robinson

CF- Jacoby Ellsbury

RF- Brandon Moss

OF- Chris Durbin

DH- Luis Jimenez ( also a first baseman)

[Bosoxwest]

Scaff, maybe MLFAs deserve another thread, but I have some questions on who will fill these holes. What is the competition for MLFAs? Is it first-come first-served or is there more negotiation team vs. team?

 

Is Vic Buttler worth signing? Between he and Ellsbury that would make for a speedy OF. Finish it off with Tydus Meadows or Restovich perhaps, if available. What about Enrique Cruz for short - he's only 25, can he improve defensively? And is Gary Burnham the new Morgan Burkhart?

 

Sorry, lot of questions for one post.

[guapo34]

Scaff, What about Brandon Moss?

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Guapo; You're right I left Moss out.

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Boxsox; let me try to answer your questions, Minor league free agents normally are looking for two things, one is for an organization that will place them on their own 40 man roster, a Spring training ML invitation or a good opportunity to make the ML roster and the other one is an organization that offers the best financial deal. I really haven't spend much time this off season to find out who are the best minor league free agents are.

 

From the names that you mentioned Mike Restovich is by far the best prospect and one worthed to sign, in 2006 the 6-4 240 who will be 28 yrs in the early part of the new year hit for a 293 ave in AAA with 29 doubles and 27 HR, but 121 strike outs and 51 BB. You're correct Burnhan and Burkhardt are very similar players, non athletic, who's only tool that they can hit. Sorry but neither Butler, Meadows or Enrique Cruz does much for my interest.

[ORS]

Is Kevin Witt a MLFA this year? He'd be a good Petagine type stash down in the Buckett just in case the injury bug bit again.

 

I've got a personal connection there. He lived next to my grandmother in Jax Beach, so when I came down to visit, I used to whip his ass in basketball. His brothers were professional tennis players.

[Bosoxwest]

Is Kevin Witt a MLFA this year? He'd be a good Petagine type stash down in the Buckett just in case the injury bug bit again.

 

I've got a personal connection there. He lived next to my grandmother in Jax Beach, so when I came down to visit, I used to whip his ass in basketball. His brothers were professional tennis players.

 

He's not an MLFA ORS. List is here.

[Bosoxwest]

Boxsox; let me try to answer your questions, Minor league free agents normally are looking for two things, one is for an organization that will place them on their own 40 man roster, a Spring training ML invitation or a good opportunity to make the ML roster and the other one is an organization that offers the best financial deal. I really haven't spend much time this off season to find out who are the best minor league free agents are.

 

From the names that you mentioned Mike Restovich is by far the best prospect and one worthed to sign, in 2006 the 6-4 240 who will be 28 yrs in the early part of the new year hit for a 293 ave in AAA with 29 doubles and 27 HR, but 121 strike outs and 51 BB. You're correct Burnhan and Burkhardt are very similar players, non athletic, who's only tool that they can hit. Sorry but neither Butler, Meadows or Enrique Cruz does much for my interest.

 

Thanks for answering my questions Scaff. Just to clarify - I was thinking it would be good for the Sox to try to make Pawtucket a playoff-caliber team, so the true prospects would have some experience in a pennant race. I don't think any of guys listed has a chance with the Sox to get put on the 40-man - but I think they're good AAA-AAAA players who would help accomplish that goal.

 

But, from what you've said about MLFAs, I would guess they would not want to sign in the Boston organization since they'd be such longshots. Do all AAAA players look to catch on in the Kansas City, Washington and Florida organizations? (I'm somewhat kidding, but it also makes some sense)

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Players who should go to Extended Spring training, but not Lowell:

 

Pitchers:

 

SP- Kevin Guyett RHP 24 yrs

SP- Adam Blackley LHP 22 yrs

SP- Travis Beasly RHP 23 yrs

SP- Ryne Lawson RHP 21 yrs

SP- Brian Steinocher RHP 22 yrs

SP- Jeffrey Farrell LHP

RP- Chad Rhoades RHP

RP- Will Mann RHP 22 yrs

RP- Terry Large RHP 23 yrs

 

 

 

 

C- Jon Still* R/R 22 yrs

1B- Jon Still*

2B- Michael Chambers R/R 23 yrs

SS- Chuck Jeroloman R/R 24 yrs

3B- Zak Farkes R/R 23 yrs

UT- Matt Mercurio R/R 24 yrs

OF- Paul Smyth R/R 23 yrs

OF- Reid Engel L/R 19 yrs

OF- Jeffrey Vincent L/R 23 yrs

 

* Very good chance of going back to lowell

[schillingouttheks]

Zak Farkes works out everyday in my school's gym. I always see him there. Haha, sorry, back on topic.

[Bosoxwest]

Interesting. Travis Beazley pitched 67.2 innings last year, and the peripherals weren't bad. The DIPS was average. He got taken yard a bit more than you'd like to see in A ball but still, he appeared to be fairly effective. Why is he being sent to XST? Same goes for Large who performed well in every statistical category. Is this just based on stuff, or are there particular things they are working on with these guys (new pitch, mechanics)?

[jsinger121]

Beazley and Large are fillers at best. They would go to extended because there are better pitchers ahead of them on the depth chart.

[guapo34]

Why wouldn't still go to Lowell? Would he advance past there after extended spring training?

[jsinger121]

Why wouldn't still go to Lowell? Would he advance past there after extended spring training?

 

Still would go to Lowell but you have to remember Lowell is a short season team and he can remain in XST for the time before that. Still didn't do anything to warrant any promotion.

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The group of players posted above aren't likely returning to Lowell, but won't break out of Spring training with a full scheduled team unless there are injuries on those, also the organization will be pulling players out of this group when there is a need to replace injured players from full scheduled teams.

 

Steinocher, Lawson and Beasly where very good college pitchers with very average stuff that's why they where drafted in the second day of the drat and all of them have a limeted potential. Large on the other hand has better stuff, but is very inconsistent and with a health history and in addition will be 24 yrs early in the minor league season. the two sleepers from that group is Rhoades and Guillen. There where reports of Rhoades throwing in the mid 90's with Greenville in 06 but his numbers didn't translate to that kind of stuff in addition he is a small RHP. Guillen has good size at 6-3 170 and a fast ball around 92-93 and had a good season in Lowell (first in US) but he will be 23 yrs before Spring training will open.

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Players in Extended Spring training who should end up in Lowell:

 

Pitchers;

 

SP- Jorge Rodriguez RHP 22yrs

SP- Joseph Guerra RHP 20 yrs

SP- Jimmy James RHP 22 yrs

RP- Mauricio Mendez RHP 21 yrs

RP- Emilis Guerrero RHP 21 yrs

 

 

 

 

Catchers; Junior Moreno RH 22 yrs

 

1B- Jon Still R/R 22 yrs

2B- Pedro Vasquez S/H 20 yrs

SS- Argenis Diaz R/H 20 yrs

3B- Jorge Jimenez L/H 22 yrs