The Young Guns

[a700hitter]

I am really hoping that Bogaerts gets the call soon. Unlike our other prospects, XB seems like a guy who will be a big part of the foundation of the team going forward. I think very highly of Bradley too, but he is a step below XB on the ladder. None of our other prospects come close to XB in future value. On the pitching side, I have the most hope for Owen. There are some other good arms in the system, but they have all hit snags in their development. None of them are "can't miss" type prospects like XB.

[sk7326]

I am really hoping that Bogaerts gets the call soon. Unlike our other prospects, XB seems like a guy who will be a big part of the foundation of the team going forward. I think very highly of Bradley too, but he is a step below XB on the ladder. None of our other prospects come close to XB in future value. On the pitching side, I have the most hope for Owen. There are some other good arms in the system, but they have all hit snags in their development. None of them are "can't miss" type prospects like XB.

 

Obviously have no inside info here. HOWEVER - consider next week, 10 game road trip - three low profile-ish opponents (Houston, KC, Toronto). If Boegarts is coming - makes sense to bring him up next week and allow him to get his feet wet without the circus that would come with debuting at Fenway.

[redsoxfan3]

It is August 2nd right now. If Bogaerts is not called up within the month, then I am sure we will see him during September call-ups. I would not be surprised to see him here sometime soon, however, I do understand if they wait until September. Either way, he needs to make his debut in 2013. In my opinion, it will either have to be Middlebrooks or Bogaerts manning 3B for the playoffs. I don't think we will be able to play Holt or Snyder at 3B for all of the playoffs.

 

Bogaerts is hitting .371 in his last 10 games. Middlebrooks is hitting .263 in his last 10 games. Holt is hitting .275 in 12 games in the majors this year. Snyder is hitting .235 in 16 games this year. It makes sense to give them both a shot during the September call-ups, but my gut instinct is telling me that Xander will be here to make a push to start as our 3B come the playoffs.

[sk7326]

It is August 2nd right now. If Bogaerts is not called up within the month, then I am sure we will see him during September call-ups. I would not be surprised to see him here sometime soon, however, I do understand if they wait until September. Either way, he needs to make his debut in 2013. In my opinion, it will either have to be Middlebrooks or Bogaerts manning 3B for the playoffs. I don't think we will be able to play Holt or Snyder at 3B for all of the playoffs.

 

Bogaerts is hitting .371 in his last 10 games. Middlebrooks is hitting .263 in his last 10 games. Holt is hitting .275 in 12 games in the majors this year. Snyder is hitting .235 in 16 games this year. It makes sense to give them both a shot during the September call-ups, but my gut instinct is telling me that Xander will be here to make a push to start as our 3B come the playoffs.

 

By my count, Sox will have probably 3-5 free playoff roster slots ... so Boegarts can be snuck onto the postseason roster without worrying about the August 31 date. That said, I think next week represents a really opportunistic time to add him to the club. Lesser opponents, quieter circumstances for a big debut.

[redsoxfan3]

By my count, Sox will have probably 3-5 free playoff roster slots ... so Boegarts can be snuck onto the postseason roster without worrying about the August 31 date. That said, I think next week represents a really opportunistic time to add him to the club. Lesser opponents, quieter circumstances for a big debut.

 

I like the logic behind that. Of course we cannot put the pressure and expect him to be able to perform as our 3B in the playoffs. If he proves that he can handle it, then, by all means, let the kid play. He will have his chance this year to show us what he can do. If the opportunity is right, then we have to go for it. I like the idea of letting him play against teams like Houston and Toronto. Kansas City is not a walk in the park, but it will be a good challenge for him.

[mvp 78]

By my count, Sox will have probably 3-5 free playoff roster slots ... so Boegarts can be snuck onto the postseason roster without worrying about the August 31 date. That said, I think next week represents a really opportunistic time to add him to the club. Lesser opponents, quieter circumstances for a big debut.

 

Explain this to me like I'm five because I don't know what you mean by "free playoff roster slot." How is Xander eligible for postseason play if he's not called up prior to Aug 31?

[sk7326]

Explain this to me like I'm five because I don't know what you mean by "free playoff roster slot." How is Xander eligible for postseason play if he's not called up prior to Aug 31?

 

On Aug 31, everybody on the 25 man roster is eligible.

Everybody on the disabled list is eligible.

 

However, if anybody on the disabled list is STILL on the DL when the regular season ends - the team gets to replace that person with another player who was in the org as of August 31. So - considering Miller, Hanrahan and Bailey are all out for the season, that's 3 names right away. Kalish and Ross are also strong candidates to also still be on the DL by season's end. That's 2 more possible replacements.

 

The Red Sox used this quirk in the rules in 2007 to get Ellsbury onto the playoff roster. And Aaron Sele's injury for Anaheim in 2002 allowed them to put K-Rod on in the same vein.