2017 Prospect Mega Thread

[Spudboy]

At 5-10, Chavis is probably too short to play 1B. Our OF seems set for a couple more years. That leaves DH, assuming HRam can play 1B for the next 1-2 years.

 

I could see Chavis being traded, maybe even this deadline, but I hope not. We need some power on this team, and he may be our best young hope.

 

So a guy gets promoted to AA and is now being seen as blocked? He is at least 1-2 years away from MLB. A lot can change in that time.

[mvp 78]

@JonHeyman

 

The red sox will sign top venezuelan catching prospect daniel flores, 16, when international signing period begins.

 

@redsoxstats

 

Getting $3.3M of the Red Sox $4.8M bonus pool.

[moonslav59]

So a guy gets promoted to AA and is now being seen as blocked? He is at least 1-2 years away from MLB. A lot can change in that time.

 

I don't see him as blocked. I don't want him traded. I'm not sure, if he can ever play 3B well enough to stick, but some here think not ever. If Devers works out, then we won't need him at 3B anyways. If DD is thinking this way, maybe he makes Chavis available to try and get a larger upgrade at 3B than I think is needed.

[Jack Flap]

@JonHeyman

 

The red sox will sign top venezuelan catching prospect daniel flores, 16, when international signing period begins.

 

@redsoxstats

 

Getting $3.3M of the Red Sox $4.8M bonus pool.

 

I started an international signings thread a few weeks back that didn't generate any interest, but here's what MLB.com has to say about Flores:

Scouting grades: Hit: 50 | Power: 60 | Run: 30 | Arm: 65 | Field: 55

 

Strong and durable, this young catcher has all of the tools to be an impact player at the Major League level one day. Some scouts believe Flores could be the best overall player in the class.

 

Flores is considered by some as the best defensive catcher ever at his age, and he has the potential to be an elite defender in the future. Scouts also like his footwork, release point and the way he seamlessly transfers the ball from his glove to his hand. Flores also has a strong arm and quick pop times.

 

On offense, Flores has a chance to hit for average and have plus power in the future from the right side. He has good raw power and has shown a mature approach at the plate as a righty. Flores is still fine-tuning his swing from the left side of the plate, but he is expected to improve once he signs and enters a team's academy.

 

The other really interesting prospect we're expected to sign is Danny Diaz:

Scouting grades: Hit: 55 | Power: 60 | Run: 30 | Arm: 60 | Field: 50

 

One of the most interesting prospects on the market, Diaz can play shortstop but his future could be at third base because of his outstanding arm.

 

On offense, some scouts see Diaz's quick hands along with his uppercut swing and immediately view him as an all-or-nothing type of hitter. But he has also shown others scouts an advanced hitting approach and consistent good swings. Scouts also like how Diaz hits the ball hard to all fields and has the potential to be a home run hitter in the middle of the lineup in the future.

 

He's a decent defender now and is expected to improve his defense once he signs with a team and enters an academy, but it's Diaz's bat that understandably gets most of the attention. Scouts also like his makeup and how he plays the game.

[moonslav59]

I started an international signings thread a few weeks back that didn't generate any interest, but here's what MLB.com has to say about Flores:

 

 

The other really interesting prospect we're expected to sign is Danny Diaz:

 

Thanks for this insightful and encouraging post.

[Hugh2]

Thanks guys, I've been following the international thread on the Soxprospects site but haven't time to post a lot.

 

Flores was described by one scout as "the best prospect I've ever seen". A lot of hype around this kid, and the Sox have a very good recent track record with their recent top international signings.

 

It's worth following baseball americas Ben Badler on twitter the next week when it comes to these July 2nd signings.

 

Baseball America is really completely unrivaled when it comes to international prospects.

[cp176]

Deevers with 2 more hr's tonight in Portland - Chavis with 1 more!

[Hugh2]

They will promote Devers after the AA all star break.

[bowman]

Both are mashing at AA. Need to send Devers to AAA and put Chavis at 3b. If the sox trade for a third baseman, then I guess theres no need to hurry him.

[Hugh2]

Chavis has trade bait written all over him

[OH FOY]

Sox get rid of Chavis I'll be pissed. On all promotions I keep close eye on the K's, if K rate not high that's a good thing.

[mvp 78]

Both are mashing at AA. Need to send Devers to AAA and put Chavis at 3b. If the sox trade for a third baseman, then I guess theres no need to hurry him.

 

They addressed this on the last SoxProspectsPodCast. The thought is that as long as Chavis is putting the work in at 3B before the game, it doesn't matter if he's only seeing in game action a few times a week. There are many games where a 3B will have no balls hit to them so in game action is seen as secondary. It's why Lin saw no time at 3B in AA this year, but they were comfortable with him playing 3B in the majors.

[mvp 78]

@redsoxstats

 

Cole Brannen is indeed making his pro debut today, batting 2nd, playing center, injecting life into the lower tiers of the system.

[Hugh2]

"Dombrowski said Rafael Devers is "real close" to being promoted to AAA. Says Devers will play 5 days at 3B, Chavis 2. Other days DH."

[OH FOY]

I know this is about the Sox Farm, but I like looking at all teams. Who the hell is this kid Scott Kingery, he's having a hell of a year. 4 games on call up 3 HRS. 21 for the year. Phillies might have a real gem coming. He's killing the Pawsox.

[OH FOY]

Devers is only Sox Prospect that made the Futures Game Roster. Moncada, Kopech, Dubon, made it. I see Dubon got promoted to Triple AAA, hitting .292, but still early. That Thornberg deal might be the worse Trade by Dombrowski. Shaw looks good, and Dubon hits like he is doing, it will be his worse. Dubon has hit everywhere he's been, I see no reason, he will regress at Triple AAA.

Moncada 2 Months older, than Dubon.

Edited June 30, 2017 by OH FOY!

[OH FOY]

Went to Portland games last night, DoubleHeader. Devers hit a bomb 2nd game. Kid I'm going to keep an eye on is Chad De La Guerra, kid got a nice bat.

Today get to see Ball, I'm glad really want to see him.

Teddy Stankiewicz pitched a nice 1st game.

[Hugh2]

Today marks the beginning of the 2017/18 international signing period. This pool of talent has been a huge source of prospects as well as MLB talent for the Sox over the years. After being banned from any signings the last year the Sox started off today with a bang.

 

#2 Daniel Flores © 3.1 million

 

#7 Danny Diaz (SS) 1.6 million

 

#35 Antoni Flores (SS) 1.4 million

[Hugh2]

Danny Diaz is not to be confused with the Venezuelan SS Denny Daza the Sox are also expected to sign

[cp176]

Went to Portland games last night, DoubleHeader. Devers hit a bomb 2nd game. Kid I'm going to keep an eye on is Chad De La Guerra, kid got a nice bat.

Today get to see Ball, I'm glad really want to see him.

Teddy Stankiewicz pitched a nice 1st game.

 

when I saw Gabon play, I absolutely loved the guy. I think that you are right about watching Chad De La Guerra too.

[Jack Flap]

Carrying over from what was said in the Trade Deadline thread...I have no idea what the usual or appropriate conversion rate is between prospects and international money, but I'm not too concerned about the loss of Longhi. He's never showed much power for a guy who will be 1B or corner OF only, though I also realize he's still young. If it allows us to get the players we wanted (including a couple of potential studs in Flores and Diaz, from the sound of things), then I'm good with that. Between the draft and this international haul, there are some really intriguing players to be found and I like the progress we've made in restocking the lower levels of the system.

[Hugh2]

Carrying over from what was said in the Trade Deadline thread...I have no idea what the usual or appropriate conversion rate is between prospects and international money, but I'm not too concerned about the loss of Longhi. He's never showed much power for a guy who will be 1B or corner OF only, though I also realize he's still young. If it allows us to get the players we wanted (including a couple of potential studs in Flores and Diaz, from the sound of things), then I'm good with that. Between the draft and this international haul, there are some really intriguing players to be found and I like the progress we've made in restocking the lower levels of the system.

 

I think both Travis, and Ockimey are ahead of Longhis. He's a long shot as a starting regular and the Sox couldn't sign all their international agreements without trading for bonus pool money. I think it's a good trade that helps in the re-stocking of the system.

[Jack Flap]

Alex Speier‏ @alexspeier 7m7 minutes ago

Red Sox traded minor league INFs Imeldo Diaz and Stanley Espinal to STL in exchange for international amateur signing bonus pool space.

[Jack Flap]

I think as a fan I would rather my team spend all of its international money than trade it for C and D-list prospects...but I am fine with us taking advantage.

[Hugh2]

I think as a fan I would rather my team spend all of its international money than trade it for C and D-list prospects...but I am fine with us taking advantage.

 

Some teams are limited from going over their cap in previous years but they still get awarded bonus pool money

[Jack Flap]

Some teams are limited from going over their cap in previous years but they still get awarded bonus pool money

 

Good call...I missed that the Reds and Cardinals are both under the penalty...

 

http://www.baseballamerica.com/international/2017-18-international-bonus-pools/

[moonslav59]

I think both Travis, and Ockimey are ahead of Longhis. He's a long shot as a starting regular and the Sox couldn't sign all their international agreements without trading for bonus pool money. I think it's a good trade that helps in the re-stocking of the system.

 

I think Dalbec and Chavis might be future 1B converts that would probably be ahead of Longhi as well.

[moonslav59]

soxprospects.com has updated their rankings while also inserting draft picks into the list:

 

http://soxprospects.com/

 

#5 Tanner Houck

#14 Cole Brannen

#15 Alex Scherff

[Hugh2]

I think Dalbec and Chavis might be future 1B converts that would probably be ahead of Longhi as well.

 

Plus I think Longhi has to be added to the 40 man soon as well, and there isn't much space for him on the roster on top of him being a fringe level prospect.

[moonslav59]

Plus I think Longhi has to be added to the 40 man soon as well, and there isn't much space for him on the roster on top of him being a fringe level prospect.

 

Yes, Longhi will be a rule 5 candidate this winter, so this could also have been a preemptive move to avoid losing him or someone else:

Victor Acosta, Yoan Aybar, Trey Ball, Gerson Bautista, Jalen Beeks, Danny Bethea, Jordan Betts, Ty Buttrey, Jamie Callahan, Rusney Castillo, Harrison Cooney, Jake Cosart, Enmanuel De Jesus, Rafael Devers, Jhonathan Diaz, Jake Drehoff, Willis Figueroa, Pat Goetze, Daniel Gonzalez, Taylor Grover, Juan Hernandez, Darwinzon Hernandez, Bryan Hudson, Dedgar Jimenez, Raiwinson Lameda, Tzu-Wei Lin, Nick Longhi, Isaias Lucena, Danny Mars, Algenis Martinez, Kevin McAvoy, Daniel McGrath, Ritzi Mendoza, Mike Meyers, Mike Miller, Samuel Miranda, Joseph Monge, Jhon Nunez, Yankory Pimentel, Jordan Procyshen, Hildemaro Requena, Jeremy Rivera, Jake Romanski, Chandler Shepherd, Josh Smith, Teddy Stankiewicz, Cole Sturgeon, Carlos Tovar, Jantzen Witte