2018 Prospect Mega Thread

[Hugh2]

Trey Ball had a nice day out of the bullpen.

 

2 IP, 0 Hits, 1 BB, and 3 K's and threw 24 of his 36 pitches for strikes. Perhaps his stuff can play up in the pen and he can recreate himself as a shutdown reliever???

[OH FOY]

My binkie this season is Denyi Reyes, in Greenville. First real full season in the Minors. GCL and Short season is useless to me. Tell you what impresses me about those stats, 176 innings and only 14 BB's. Edited April 7, 2018 by OH FOY!

[Larry Cook]

Greenville and Salem rained out today.

[Spudboy]

My binkie this season is Denyi Reyes, in Greenville. First real full season in the Minors. GCL and Short season is useless to me. Tell you what impresses me about those stats, 176 innings and only 14 BB's.

 

Pitching talent in the Sox Minor League system?

 

Clearly you are mixed up. You must have made a mistake.

[OH FOY]

Ball repeating in Portland, and as a Reliever, probably his last chance. To me, when you repeat in the Minors, is like staying back in school.

He was a good hitter in High School, don't know why they never give him a chance for some at bats. Pitching might not be strong suit, try something else. You never know.

Turns 24 in June, wow.

Edited April 8, 2018 by OH FOY!

[notin]

Groome starting the year on the dl. Flexor strain.

 

So the Sox only two prospects on the BA Top 100 list are injured and juicing?

 

Hopefully this team won't need to make any deals in July...

[moonslav59]

So the Sox only two prospects on the BA Top 100 list are injured and juicing?

 

Hopefully this team won't need to make any deals in July...

 

Injured "OR" juicing, right?

[Larry Cook]

Rough day for Pomeranz. He might need more time before coming to Boston,

[notin]

Injured "OR" juicing, right?

 

Well one is injured and the other was juicing.

 

Welcome to the top of the list, Sam Travis. ..

[moonslav59]

Well one is injured and the other was juicing.

 

Welcome to the top of the list, Sam Travis. ..

 

Mata or Houck, maybe.

[jacksonianmarch]

There will be no “major” deals for the sox this deadline. With Groome staring TJS in the face (he will get it this year, I predict) and the other prospect propped up by the juice, your farm is dead this season. It’ll take Houck and Scherff some time to establish themselves and who knows what Brannen is. You’re not landing a major piece. Maybe you could deal a guy for a lower level reliever.

[moonslav59]

There will be no “major” deals for the sox this deadline. With Groome staring TJS in the face (he will get it this year, I predict) and the other prospect propped up by the juice, your farm is dead this season. It’ll take Houck and Scherff some time to establish themselves and who knows what Brannen is. You’re not landing a major piece. Maybe you could deal a guy for a lower level reliever.

 

Depends. Some team may be looking to dump a high salary pitcher, and since we'll only owe 1/3 of the salary, we might get one for cheap.

 

If Holt and Swihart do well, maybe they can be throw-ins. We could also trade Johnson and Houck for a better SP'er, but that would not be "major."

[Larry Cook]

Schreff got slapped around tonight to the tune of 6 runs.

 

Houck gave up 2 runs in 4 innings.

 

Dalbec hit a tater half way to Nova Scotia!

[Hugh2]

Ball repeating in Portland, and as a Reliever, probably his last chance. To me, when you repeat in the Minors, is like staying back in school.

He was a good hitter in High School, don't know why they never give him a chance for some at bats. Pitching might not be strong suit, try something else. You never know.

Turns 24 in June, wow.

 

I believe that ship has sailed a long time ago. He probably still has a higher percentage of making it as a starting pitcher as he does a position player at this point in his development.

 

If his stuff ticks up in short bursts and he can recreate himself as a reliever that is the best place for him right now.

[Larry Cook]

Mata was all over the place tonight 3bb and 4 guys through 4 innings, but no runs.

[Larry Cook]

I believe that ship has sailed a long time ago. He probably still has a higher percentage of making it as a starting pitcher as he does a position player at this point in his development.

 

If his stuff ticks up in short bursts and he can recreate himself as a reliever that is the best place for him right now.

 

I believe ball has major league stuff! The problem is command and control. He neither commands or controls the strike zone.

 

As long as he is giving up a walk or more per two innings pitched, he is going to be a work in progress.

 

If he learns command and control, he will be a monster for us because his stuff is so good.

[Fan_since_Boggs]

It is hard to get excited about the Red Sox ML system this year--it has to be one of the weakest in MLB. Now that Chavis was juicing, there are no hitters at the higher levels to get excited about. Maybe Ockimey and Dalbec will make strides this year, but they are pretty far from being blue chippers. Brannen just hasn't hit thus far. The pitching is the area of strength with Groome, Mata, Houck, Scherff, and Raudes. We have to hope a couple of the pitchers develop into big time prospects this year.

 

I almost forgot about CJ Chatham. It would be nice to see him stay healthy this year.

 

The good news: the Red Sox have so much starting pitching depth, they probably won't need to trade for a SP this year. If they need a hitter, they can probably find a salary dump guy.

Edited April 11, 2018 by Fan_since_Boggs

[moonslav59]

It is hard to get excited about the Red Sox ML system this year--it has to be one of the weakest in MLB. Now that Chavis was juicing, there are no hitters at the higher levels to get excited about. Maybe Ockimey and Dalbec will make strides this year, but they are pretty far from being blue chippers. Brannen just hasn't hit thus far. The pitching is the area of strength with Groome, Mata, Houck, Scherff, and Raudes. We have to hope a couple of the pitchers develop into big time prospects this year.

 

I almost forgot about CJ Chatham. It would be nice to see him stay healthy this year.

 

The good news: the Red Sox have so much starting pitching depth, they probably won't need to trade for a SP this year. If they need a hitter, they can probably find a salary dump guy.

 

What about Darwinzon Hernandez?

 

Danny Diaz (from McFarland, USA) might surprise, but he's far away from the bigs at age 17.

[Larry Cook]

Crawford pitched a decent game tonight 5 innings, 1 run, 5 k’s.

[Fan_since_Boggs]

I should have mentioned Hernandez--he is interesting and could take a step forward this year.

 

I like Diaz, but, yeah, he's 17.

[Larry Cook]

Barfiekd with a tater for Pawtucket tonight!

 

Campana with a tater for Greenville tonight!

[mvp 78]

Ball in relief: 4 Innings, 4 K, 2 BB, WHIP 0.50, ERA 0.00

 

Quiroz: .333/3/7, 1.271 OPS

[Larry Cook]

Ball had another impressive performance tonight and zero walks.

 

Dredger had a nice outing as well.

[Fan_since_Boggs]

Brett Netzer, who is getting off to a good start in Salem, is worth watching too. Obviously, when he is promoted, his performance in Double A will go a long way toward defining his upside and potential.

[Larry Cook]

Shawaryn with a nice start today. 6 strong!

[moonslav59]

The Red Sox selected lefty Trey Ball seventh overall in 2013 with the hope that he’d make an impact in the majors as a starter. Five years later, they’ve moved him to the bullpen, per Christopher Smith of MassLive.com. The 23-year-old has taken to his new relief role thus far, having pitched 6 2/3 scoreless innings at the Double-A level this season. Smith’s piece, which is worth checking out in full, contains several quotes from Red Sox vice president of pitching development and assistant pitching coach Brian Bannister regarding Ball’s transition.

[moonslav59]

Beeks has struck out 16 in 8 IP in 2 starts so far.

[Fan_since_Boggs]

The Red Sox selected lefty Trey Ball seventh overall in 2013 with the hope that he’d make an impact in the majors as a starter. Five years later, they’ve moved him to the bullpen, per Christopher Smith of MassLive.com. The 23-year-old has taken to his new relief role thus far, having pitched 6 2/3 scoreless innings at the Double-A level this season. Smith’s piece, which is worth checking out in full, contains several quotes from Red Sox vice president of pitching development and assistant pitching coach Brian Bannister regarding Ball’s transition.

 

LINK:

http://www.masslive.com/redsox/index.ssf/2018/04/boston_red_sox_convert_trey_ba.html

 

Oh baby, Trey Ball could be the next Andrew Miller! That would be sweet!

[Fan_since_Boggs]

Beeks has struck out 16 in 8 IP in 2 starts so far.

 

This guy is such an underestimated prospect. MLB had him ranked as the Red Sox's 15th best prospect going into the season. He could turn into a valuable trade chip. Then again, I'm not sure if I want the Red Sox to move him. Beeks is a little older than Chase Adams but is he really much worse than Chase Adams, a guy who made the top 100 list?

[moonslav59]

This guy is such an underestimated prospect. MLB had him ranked as the Red Sox's 15th best prospect going into the season. He could turn into a valuable trade chip. Then again, I'm not sure if I want the Red Sox to move him. Beeks is a little older than Chase Adams but is he really much worse than Chase Adams, a guy who made the top 100 list?

 

Sox prospects had him ranked 13th.