Potential September Callups.

[lospunchados]

Just wondering what everyone thought about who the Sox might callup in September.

 

I'm not sure if they wan't to bring up Bogaerts this year even though i think he could help the team win this year.

 

What about a guy like Hazelbaker for pinch running late in a game.

[Thunder]

Bogaerts.

[Dojji]

http://www.soxprospects.com/40man.htm

 

Players I'd like to see brought up include Bogaerts, Dan Butler and Jackie Bradley. maybe also another look at Webster

 

For a flier, they might try calling up Mark Hamilton to take some time at 1B. He's been solid in P'Tuk and it wouldn't hurt to give him his chance at a big league cameo.

 

Also give some thought to Garin Cecchini. He's hitting in Portland at a level that might be worth a callup, and he's got speed.

Edited August 19, 2013 by Dojji

[Thunder]

Calling up Bogaerts will be a preview of what he can expect next year and beyond. This is a good time for him to adjust to major league pitching. Doesn't make sense not to call him up.

[lospunchados]

I think Bradley will get called up. Im not sure about Butler because i think Ross will be back soon and they probably would keep lavarnway if anyone for a third catcher

[Thunder]

I think Bradley will get called up. Im not sure about Butler because i think Ross will be back soon and they probably would keep lavarnway if anyone for a third catcher

 

I think they send down Lavarnway to call up an extra pitcher.

[SoxSport]

Bogaerts callup is imminent. Probably next week, which makes him eligible for playoffs. Middlebrooks working out at 1B, which means he may play 3B. Can't believe he won't play SS against LHP, though.

[SoxSport]

I think Bradley will get called up. Im not sure about Butler because i think Ross will be back soon and they probably would keep lavarnway if anyone for a third catcher

 

I hope so. Him in the lineup with Vic and Ells changes their speed/defense makeup. Too many plodders in that lineup right now.

[SoxSport]

The infield picture isn't clear next year beyond Pedroia. They've got Cecchini at 3B and that other kid Marrero? at SS.

Bogaerts and Middlebrooks. Figure Bogaerts SS, Middlebrooks 3B or 1B.

[rjortiz]

Just wondering what everyone thought about who the Sox might callup in September.

 

I'm not sure if they wan't to bring up Bogaerts this year even though i think he could help the team win this year.

 

What about a guy like Hazelbaker for pinch running late in a game.

 

Hazelbaker isn't on the 40 man roster, and probably isn't worth designating someone to make room for him. Bogaerts definitely comes up at some point.

[rjortiz]

http://www.soxprospects.com/40man.htm

 

Players I'd like to see brought up include Bogaerts, Dan Butler and Jackie Bradley. maybe also another look at Webster

 

For a flier, they might try calling up Mark Hamilton to take some time at 1B. He's been solid in P'Tuk and it wouldn't hurt to give him his chance at a big league cameo.

 

Also give some thought to Garin Cecchini. He's hitting in Portland at a level that might be worth a callup, and he's got speed.

 

I don't think they'll burn an option year on Cecchini. They'll probably wait until after the year to put him on the 40 man roster. As for Hamilton, I don't see how he gets any playing time over Napoli or Carp.

[lospunchados]

Hazelbaker isn't on the 40 man roster, and probably isn't worth designating someone to make room for him. Bogaerts definitely comes up at some point.

 

yeah i saw that after

[sk7326]

They'll bring up Boegarts - he will be on the playoff roster. I am not 100% sure if they will treat the wild card round like they did a year ago as a separate "round" - thus, you get to set a roster for the WC game, and then another for Game 1 of the ALDS. If they do and the Sox are a WC team, Boegarts is a lock to make it onto that roster. (1 game elimination, makes no sense to carry 11 pitchers if you can reset your lineup after the game is over).

 

Bradley will also make the playoff roster I am almost certain - as will Lavarnway if at all possible.

[Orange Juiced]

A playoff roster should have just 10 pitchers on it, IMO. You're only going to use 4 starters at most, and that leaves 6 bullpen guys, which should be plenty for a short series. You can change the roster, I believe, in between each series, so if you burn a reliever you can replace him before the next round. That leaves lots of position players available - 25. So right now, here's how I would construct the playoff roster (with a huge qualifier that I expect these guys to be healthy at the time):

 

C - Salty

1b - Napoli

2b - Pedroia

3b - Middlebrooks

SS - Drew

LF - Gomes

CF - Ellsbury

RF - Victorino

DH - Ortiz

Bench - Lavarnway (RH power off the bench), Ross (late-inning defensive catcher), Bogaerts (RH power), Holt (can play multiple IF positions), Nava (OF, switch hitter), Bradley (excellent OF defense, can get on base, good speed)

 

SP - Buchholz, Peavy, Lackey, Lester

RP - Doubront (long relief, can start if one of the other four guys isn't right), Uehara (closer), Tazawa (setup), Breslow (lefty), Workman (good in short or long stints), Miller (if healthy; if not, then Thornton)

 

If you wanted 11 pitchers (to give you an extra relief arm), I'd bump Lavarnway and add a RP, but I'm not sure who it would be. Maybe if Miller is healthy add Thornton as well, but that would give them four lefties. Maybe Dempster, who does have significant relief experience (was a closer at one point).

 

As a postscript, I really, really wish that Daniel Bard was the old, 2010 Bard. Alas........

 

EDIT: I forgot about Carp, who gives them excellent LH power. Hmmm....where to put him? Maybe get rid of Holt and hope that Bogaerts is all you need for an extra IF?

[rjortiz]

A playoff roster should have just 10 pitchers on it, IMO. You're only going to use 4 starters at most, and that leaves 6 bullpen guys, which should be plenty for a short series. You can change the roster, I believe, in between each series, so if you burn a reliever you can replace him before the next round. That leaves lots of position players available - 25. So right now, here's how I would construct the playoff roster (with a huge qualifier that I expect these guys to be healthy at the time):

 

C - Salty

1b - Napoli

2b - Pedroia

3b - Middlebrooks

SS - Drew

LF - Gomes

CF - Ellsbury

RF - Victorino

DH - Ortiz

Bench - Lavarnway (RH power off the bench), Ross (late-inning defensive catcher), Bogaerts (RH power), Holt (can play multiple IF positions), Nava (OF, switch hitter), Bradley (excellent OF defense, can get on base, good speed)

 

SP - Buchholz, Peavy, Lackey, Lester

RP - Doubront (long relief, can start if one of the other four guys isn't right), Uehara (closer), Tazawa (setup), Breslow (lefty), Workman (good in short or long stints), Miller (if healthy; if not, then Thornton)

 

If you wanted 11 pitchers (to give you an extra relief arm), I'd bump Lavarnway and add a RP, but I'm not sure who it would be. Maybe if Miller is healthy add Thornton as well, but that would give them four lefties. Maybe Dempster, who does have significant relief experience (was a closer at one point).

 

As a postscript, I really, really wish that Daniel Bard was the old, 2010 Bard. Alas........

 

EDIT: I forgot about Carp, who gives them excellent LH power. Hmmm....where to put him? Maybe get rid of Holt and hope that Bogaerts is all you need for an extra IF?

 

Holt really doesn't have a lot of value, so it would make sense that he was bumped in favor of Carp. I really don't understand why Holt is on the roster. He can't hit, doesn't play defense that well, and can't play SS. I wouldn't be surprised to see Bogaerts up for good.