2022 Prospects

[mvp 78]

Aren't the Badlands in SD?

 

That doesn't sound right. I thought it was in Jersey?

 

Well, lights out tonight

Trouble in the heartland

Got a head on collision

Smashin' in my guts, man

I'm caught in a cross fire

That I don't understand

But there's one thing I know for sure, girl

I don't give a damn

For the same old played out scenes

Baby, I don't give a damn

For just the in-betweens

Honey, I want the heart, I want the soul

I want control right now

You better listen to me, baby

Talk about a dream

Try to make it real

You wake up in the night

With a fear so real

You spend your life waiting

For a moment that just don't come

Well, don't waste your time waiting

Badlands, you gotta live it everyday

Let the broken hearts stand

As the price you've gotta pay

Keep pushin' 'til it's understood

And these badlands start treating us good

[notin]

That doesn't sound right. I thought it was in Jersey?

 

Well, lights out tonight

Trouble in the heartland

Got a head on collision

Smashin' in my guts, man

I'm caught in a cross fire

That I don't understand

But there's one thing I know for sure, girl

I don't give a damn

For the same old played out scenes

Baby, I don't give a damn

For just the in-betweens

Honey, I want the heart, I want the soul

I want control right now

You better listen to me, baby

Talk about a dream

Try to make it real

You wake up in the night

With a fear so real

You spend your life waiting

For a moment that just don't come

Well, don't waste your time waiting

Badlands, you gotta live it everyday

Let the broken hearts stand

As the price you've gotta pay

Keep pushin' 'til it's understood

And these badlands start treating us good

 

Sorry, Boss.

 

Badlands National Park is in South Dakota. Jersey has no badlands, but they do have bad air and the Pine Barrens…

[moonslav59]

Sorry, Boss.

 

Badlands National Park is in South Dakota. Jersey has no badlands, but they do have bad air and the Pine Barrens…

 

They just think their bad (asses.)

[Larry Cook]

Sorry, Boss.

 

Badlands National Park is in South Dakota. Jersey has no badlands, but they do have bad air and the Pine Barrens…

 

Dead bodies in the meadowlands!

[mvp 78]

Sorry, Boss.

 

Badlands National Park is in South Dakota. Jersey has no badlands, but they do have bad air and the Pine Barrens…

 

That doesn't sound right. If the Badlands were in South Dakota, I'm sure they'd do a better job of marketing them rather than that mountain that they desecrated with some dynamite and chainsaws.

[notin]

That doesn't sound right. If the Badlands were in South Dakota, I'm sure they'd do a better job of marketing them rather than that mountain that they desecrated with some dynamite and chainsaws.

 

So maybe they made a poor decision about what to market? These are people who decided at one point to live in South Dakota.

 

(I’m kidding. Stop.)

Edited September 25, 2022 by notin

[a700hitter]

The 22 Red Sox are playing out the string in last place. I keep reading that Bloom has built up our farm, but down the stretch the only prospects getting any experience are Cassas (hitting .150) and Bello without impressive results. Where is the future. Duran only loses value as he plays more at the MLB level. Downs is a complete bust, so they don’t dare expose him any more. Who from the farm is ready to step up next season and contribute?

[moonslav59]

The 22 Red Sox are playing out the string in last place. I keep reading that Bloom has built up our farm, but down the stretch the only prospects getting any experience are Cassas (hitting .150) and Bello without impressive results. Where is the future. Duran only loses value as he plays more at the MLB level. Downs is a complete bust, so they don’t dare expose him any more. Who from the farm is ready to step up next season and contribute?

 

You expect a farm to start producing studs earlier than 3 years?

 

Look at the players coming up from DD's farm. How long ago were they drafted or signed as IFAs?c

 

Look at the studs DD inherited, and how long before they were acquired by Ben and Theo.

 

You should know better.

 

You can blame Bloom for drafting HS players over college, which prolongs the ETAs, but had he not drafted Mayer, would you have been happy?

 

Casas was drafted in 2018.

Duran drafted in 2018.

Houck was drafted in 2017.

Bello: IFA in 2017.

Crawford drafted in 2017.

Dalbec drafted in 2016.

Bazardo: IFA 2014

All other inherited, homegrown players were acquired in 2013 or earlier.

 

Not a single DD prospect was called up within 3 years. I'm not sure how many Ben or Theo ones were.

[moonslav59]

The 22 Red Sox are playing out the string in last place. I keep reading that Bloom has built up our farm, but down the stretch the only prospects getting any experience are Cassas (hitting .150) and Bello without impressive results. Where is the future. Duran only loses value as he plays more at the MLB level. Downs is a complete bust, so they don’t dare expose him any more. Who from the farm is ready to step up next season and contribute?

 

Also, Casas and Bello were not Bloom additions- nor were Duran, Dalbec and other less than impressive prospects getting the call. You blame this on Bloom, too.

 

Wow!

[a700hitter]

Also, Casas and Bello were not Bloom additions- nor were Duran, Dalbec and other less than impressive prospects getting the call. You blame this on Bloom, too.

 

Wow!

I have heard that Bloom has greatly improved our farm system. We are finishing last, so I was hoping to see some help from the farm show up to help out for next year. When do you project that this will happen under Bloom’s plan?

[moonslav59]

I have heard that Bloom has greatly improved our farm system. We are finishing last, so I was hoping to see some help from the farm show up to help out for next year. When do you project that this will happen under Bloom’s plan?

 

Hard to know.

 

We have seen some help already, which you ignored, but not from drafted or IFA signings, just yet, and in that area, it may be a longer wait than you can accept, mostly due to Bloom drafting many HS players with his highest picks.

 

Bloom acquired prospects that have played already:

Whitlock (already proven to be better than any DD prospect)

Wong

Downs

German

Winckowski

Z Kelly

Seabold

R Hern

(Cordero, Schreiber and Refsnyder were not prospects, when acquired.)

 

One could argue that Bloom's called-up farm additions (all via trade or Rule 5) have already shown more hope than all of DD's acquired prospects combined. That alone is astounding and objective.

 

You can continue to ignore it.

 

Soxprospects ETAs on Bloom's drafted or IFA prospects (with current ranking):

 

2023

 

2024

4. Yorke

 

Late 2024

1. Mayer

29. Drohan

 

2025

10. Paulino

16. Jordan

20. Hickey

22. Kavadas

 

2026 or beyond

5. Bleis

9. Romero

11. Anthony

21. Coffey

28. Rodrigiez-Cruz

30. Brannon

 

Acquired b y trade ETAs

2023

14. E Valdez

2024

26. WAbreu, A Binelas

 

DD Prospects knocking on the door:

2023

7. Mata (may be the best DD prospect of all.)

12. Murphy (likely as a low-leverage RP'er)

2024

6. Rafaela (lots of promise)

17. T Ward

18. Lugo

19. Perales

2025

10. Paulino (2025 is 8 yrs after signed as IFA!)

15. Wikelman (has upside)

24. Bonaci (89 BB/89 Ks, this season)

[moonslav59]

Add Walter to DD's prospects with an ETA of late 2023.

[a700hitter]

Hard to know.

 

We have seen some help already, which you ignored, but not from drafted or IFA signings, just yet, and in that area, it may be a longer wait than you can accept, mostly due to Bloom drafting many HS players with his highest picks.

 

Bloom acquired prospects that have played already:

Whitlock (already proven to be better than any DD prospect)

Wong

Downs

German

Winckowski

Z Kelly

Seabold

R Hern

(Cordero, Schreiber and Refsnyder were not prospects, when acquired.)

 

One could argue that Bloom's called-up farm additions (all via trade or Rule 5) have already shown more hope than all of DD's acquired prospects combined. That alone is astounding and objective.

 

You can continue to ignore it.

 

Soxprospects ETAs on Bloom's drafted or IFA prospects (with current ranking):

 

2023

 

2024

4. Yorke

 

Late 2024

1. Mayer

29. Drohan

 

2025

10. Paulino

16. Jordan

20. Hickey

22. Kavadas

 

2026 or beyond

5. Bleis

9. Romero

11. Anthony

21. Coffey

28. Rodrigiez-Cruz

30. Brannon

 

Acquired b y trade ETAs

2023

14. E Valdez

2024

26. WAbreu, A Binelas

 

DD Prospects knocking on the door:

2023

7. Mata (may be the best DD prospect of all.)

12. Murphy (likely as a low-leverage RP'er)

2024

6. Rafaela (lots of promise)

17. T Ward

18. Lugo

19. Perales

2025

10. Paulino (2025 is 8 yrs after signed as IFA!)

15. Wikelman (has upside)

24. Bonaci (89 BB/89 Ks, this season)

I am not ignoring anything. I am also not imagining this last place finish or the lack of Major League readiness of prospects to help this team next season. I asked when we can expect to see help from the farm. If the answer is that is is hard to tell, that is not something that keeps a fan base happy.

[moonslav59]

I am not ignoring anything. I am also not imagining this last place finish or the lack of Major League readiness of prospects to help this team next season. I asked when we can expect to see help from the farm. If the answer is that is is hard to tell, that is not something that keeps a fan base happy.

 

You named farm guys like Casas and Bello, who were both DD additions as some sort of comment on Bloom's prospects, and failed to mention Whitlock or the somewhat promising Wong.

 

Sounded like ignoring, to me.

 

Bloom acquired prospects have already outperformed DD prospects, and we have yet to see a Bloom drafted or IFA signing promoted. If that doesn't say a lot, nothing will get through to you.

 

You really think Bloom's drafting and farm should already be affecting our W-L record? Really?

 

If yes, then you are missing the whole picture of what a farm system is or can be.

 

The fact that Bloom's best draftees and signings were from HS or teen IFA signings means a longer wait for impatient fans is a reality but is not a bad thing.

[a700hitter]

You named farm guys like Casas and Bello, who were both DD additions as some sort of comment on Bloom's prospects, and failed to mention Whitlock or the somewhat promising Wong.

 

Sounded like ignoring, to me.

 

Bloom acquired prospects have already outperformed DD prospects, and we have yet to see a Bloom drafted or IFA signing promoted. If that doesn't say a lot, nothing will get through to you.

 

You really think Bloom's drafting and farm should already be affecting our W-L record? Really?

 

If yes, then you are missing the whole picture of what a farm system is or can be.

 

The fact that Bloom's best draftees and signings were from HS or teen IFA signings means a longer wait for impatient fans is a reality but is not a bad thing.

Why would I mention Whitlock when discussing prospects coming down the pike. He was with the 21 team for the full season. He has had 2 full seasons. He isn’t new. Edited September 25, 2022 by a700hitter

[moonslav59]

Why would I mention Whitlock when discussing prospects coming down the pike. He was with the 21 team for the full season. He has had 2 full seasons. He isn’t new.

 

You were acting like Bloom's farm has given us nothing, despite that being an unrealistic expectation after just 3 years.

 

Bloom's 2022 farm additions still outnumber DD's:

German, Wink, Kelly, RHern, Ort, Downs, Seabold (1 gm in '21) and Wong (14 PAs in '21)

6, 8 if you count Seabold & Wong

 

DD's:

Casas, Bello, Crawford (1 gm in '21)

2, 3 if you count Crawford

 

Ben's

Bazardo (1 gm in '21)

1, 0 if don't count Bazardo

[a700hitter]

You were acting like Bloom's farm has given us nothing, despite that being an unrealistic expectation after just 3 years.

 

Bloom's 2022 farm additions still outnumber DD's:

German, Wink, Kelly, RHern, Ort, Downs, Seabold (1 gm in '21) and Wong (14 PAs in '21)

6, 8 if you count Seabold & Wong

 

DD's:

Casas, Bello, Crawford (1 gm in '21)

2, 3 if you count Crawford

 

Ben's

Bazardo (1 gm in '21)

1, 0 if don't count Bazardo

I didn’t act like you are saying. I said that I have read that Bloom has greatly improved our farm, but I asked when we could see it help at the MLB level. I haven’t see it in August and September at the MLB level. I think it is a legitimate question.

[moonslav59]

I didn’t act like you are saying. I said that I have read that Bloom has greatly improved our farm, but I asked when we could see it help at the MLB level. I haven’t see it in August and September at the MLB level. I think it is a legitimate question.

 

Move the goalposts, again.

 

You named Casas and Bello and not Wong or German, Wink, Seabold, Ort, Downs (the only one you mentioned) and Kelly.

 

The 22 Red Sox are playing out the string in last place. I keep reading that Bloom has built up our farm, but down the stretch the only prospects getting any experience are Cassas (hitting .150) and Bello without impressive results. Where is the future. Duran only loses value as he plays more at the MLB level. Downs is a complete bust, so they don’t dare expose him any more. Who from the farm is ready to step up next season and contribute?[/i

 

When you say "the only..." and don't mention 5-6 players, I think saying "ignored" is an accurate point.

 

I also responded with a list of prospects beyond those called up this year that are expected to be promoted to the bigs in 2023:

 

EValdez

Mata

Murphy

 

(TWard, WAbreu and Rafaela may surprise in '23, too.)

[a700hitter]

Move the goalposts, again.

 

You named Casas and Bello and not Wong or German, Wink, Seabold, Ort, Downs (the only one you mentioned) and Kelly.

The only one that I overlooked was Wong who is the regular backup catcher with Vasquez gone. I like his power and athleticism. I didn’t mention the others, because Wink stinks and leads the league in hard contact — not a bright spot. I wish I could ignore Ort. Seabold and German haven’t had much of an opportunity to show anything and they haven’t seized the day with those opportunities. Basically, we have seen Bello, Cassas and Wong as a glimpse of future players.

[moonslav59]

The only one that I overlooked was Wong who is the regular backup catcher with Vasquez gone. I like his power and athleticism. I didn’t mention the others, because Wink stinks and leads the league in hard contact — not a bright spot. I wish I could ignore Ort. Seabold and German haven’t had much of an opportunity to show anything and they haven’t seized the day with those opportunities. Basically, we have seen Bello, Cassas and Wong as a glimpse of future players.

 

Okay, but you went out of your way to point out Casas and Bello were unimpressive, so it sounded like you were just listing all prospects who had an opportunity, this year, not those who still are only promising to you.

 

I'd add Crawford to the list of Casas, Bello and Wong, and I still have hopes for German & Kelly.

 

I have not given up on Wink, Seabold, Duran and Downs, but certainly I feel worse about them, after this year than I did in March.

 

Earlier, you asked about who might help in 2023, and I think Mata has a good chance at adding to the 26 roster in 2023. Murphy, RHern, EValdez and possibly Rafaela, TWard, Abreu or Lugo may help later in 2023.

 

There is some reason for optimism before 2024 comes around.

[moonslav59]

The only one that I overlooked was Wong who is the regular backup catcher with Vasquez gone. I like his power and athleticism. I didn’t mention the others, because Wink stinks and leads the league in hard contact — not a bright spot. I wish I could ignore Ort. Seabold and German haven’t had much of an opportunity to show anything and they haven’t seized the day with those opportunities. Basically, we have seen Bello, Cassas and Wong as a glimpse of future players.

 

If we are only looking at glimpses of skills shown in 2022, then I'd add Kelly (1.03 WHIP)to the list. Bazardo's sample is too small (10 IP w 1.000 WHIP), but you already made a determination on German after just 1 IP.

[a700hitter]

If we are only looking at glimpses of skills shown in 2022, then I'd add Kelly (1.03 WHIP)to the list. Bazardo's sample is too small (10 IP w 1.000 WHIP), but you already made a determination on German after just 1 IP.

No, I haven’t made a determination on German after 1 inning. He hasn’t been given much of a look, so I don’t think they will be looking for him to make a big MLB contribution in 23.

[moonslav59]

No, I haven’t made a determination on German after 1 inning. He hasn’t been given much of a look, so I don’t think they will be looking for him to make a big MLB contribution in 23.

 

I agree, they won't count on German and many other prospects to be significant pluses in 2023, but I do think he has an inside track to making the opening day 26 man roster, as do Casas, Bello, Wong and Crawford. I think Enmanuel Valdez, Kelly and maybe one from Wink, Seabold and Ort may win the 8th RP'er slot.

 

Compare that to the 3-5 year total of contributing prospects prior to 2023: Dalbec, Houck, Duran and I guess we can count Whitlock from the Yankee system.

[moonslav59]

Enmauel Valdez is heating up for the Woo Sox. He had a great start to the year in the Houston system.

 

3 for 5, tonight.

 

The season is almost over in AAA.

[moonslav59]

Found this pre-trade info about E Valdez we got for Vaz from Houston:

 

Enmauel Valdez is now ranked 29th in the Astros' system before the outlets post-draft update which would likely move the utility man into the top-15. The lefty entered Saturday slashing .328/.411/.603 on the year between Double-A Corpus Christi and Triple-A Sugar Land. After winning Texas League Player of the Month for May and posting a 1.112 OPS for the Hooks, the 23-year-old received his first promotion to Triple-A in his career. Since he landed with the Space Cowboys on June 7, Valdez has an .898 OPS and nine home runs in 36 games.

 

Post trade quotes

 

Both these guys are fast risers in the Houston system,” chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom said on Monday night. “I don’t just mean in terms of the levels they’re at, but just in terms of the progression of their skills. Really good hitters.”

 

Valdez ranked as the Astros’ No. 12 prospect, according to Baseball America’s midseason rankings, while Abreu ranked No. 21. The Athletic’s Keith Law ranked Abreu as No. 19 in his Astros’ preseason rankings while Valdez remained unranked.

 

“The better of the two, by far, is outfielder Wilyer Abreu,” Law wrote Monday following the trade. -The Athletic

 

Enmanuel Valdez, 2B

Age: 23

 

Singed out of the Dominican Republic in 2015, Valdez has developed into one of the best hitters in the Astros system over the last two seasons. Valdez changed his approach coming out of the 2020 pandemic, and a more patient and power-driven hitter emerged. Valdez saw a sharp increase in his line drive and flyball rates in 2021 as he transformed from an aggressive contact hitter to a well-rounded offensive threat. This season Valdez has taken his production to new heights, hitting .327/.410/.606 with 21 home runs across Double-A and Triple-A. He balances aggression, contact and power well at the plate and could carve out a role as a bat-first utility player. The biggest question is around his future defensive home as he’s been rated as well below-average at his natural position of second base. Whether or not Valdez will hit enough to overcome his lack of defensive value remains to be seen.

 

Wilyer Abreu, OF

Age: 23

 

An unusually built athlete, Abreu has the ability to play all three outfield positions but is best suited for a corner role long term. He traded contact for power coming out of the pandemic but maintained his low chase rate. In 2022 Abreu has found a more balanced approach at the plate making more consistent contact while still hitting for power. In games Abreu has shown the ability to do damage, hitting 15 home runs through 89 games for Double-A Corpus Christi. He’s continued to hit the ball harder with each passing season, as his 2022 90th percentile exit velocity of 105 mph ranks above major league average. He’s also an excellent basestealer, having been caught just once on 24 attempts this season. Abreu is a tooled-up outfielder with some questions around his ability to hit long term. -Baseball America

 

Valdez, 23, was the Astros’ No. 12 prospect, according to Baseball America. The Dominican Republic native is a left-handed hitter who absolutely mashed at Double-A Corpus Christi and Triple-A Sugar Land, totaling 21 home runs and 77 RBIs along with a .327/.410/.606 slash line in 82 games (378 plate appearances) across the two levels in 2022.

 

Valdez, who’s capable of playing both the infield and outfield, is one of just four minor leaguers this season with at least a .300 batting average, a .400 on-base percentage and 20 home runs.

 

“Valdez plays a lot of different positions, but the bat is really the calling card,” Bloom told reporters Monday, one day before the Major League Baseball trade deadline. “It’s come on very well and very quickly. Really, when you go under the hood, there’s a lot of things he does that make him a very complete hitter. He makes contact. He manages at-bats. He drives the ball. He covers all different pitch types. Covers the strike zone really well and has really come on this year, making nice progress offensively.” -NESN

 

Enmanuel Valdez

 

Valdez, a 23-year-old from the Dominican Republic, started the 2022 season at Double-A Corpus Christi where he batted .357 with a .463 on-base percentage, .649 slugging percentage, 1.112 OPS, 11 homers, 16 doubles, 40 runs, 45 RBIs, 34 walks and 47 strikeouts in 44 games (205 plate appearances).

 

The 5-foot-9, 191-pound left-handed hitter then earned a promotion to Triple-A Sugar Land where he batted .296 with a .347 on-base percentage, .560 slugging percentage, .907 OPS, 10 homers, 10 doubles, one triple, 26 runs, 32 RBIs, 11 walks and 29 strikeouts in 38 games (173 plate appearances).

 

Valdez — who has a 20.1% strikeout percentage and 11.9% walk percentage — has started games at second base, third base, first base and both corner outfield positions this year.

 

His Baseball America scouting report notes, “Over the last two seasons, Valdez has progressed from an aggressive contact hitter with bat speed-driven raw power to a complete hitter at the plate. He now makes contact at an above-average rate, rarely expands the zone and shows exit velocity data that would rank above-average in the major leagues. He’s a tough out that grinds out at-bats, can hit for contact and punish mistakes. While he’s progressed into a legitimate offensive prospect there are questions around his long-term defensive home.”

 

Valdez’s MLB Pipeline scouting report notes, “Valdez has done a better job of managing the strike zone since losing a season to the pandemic, and the added discipline has helped him tap more into his power. He’s making more consistent and harder contact with his quick left-handed swing. He’s more of a power-over-hit type but could provide 20 or more homers per season. Most of Valdez’s value will come from his bat because his speed, arm strength and defense are all fringy.”

 

Wilyer Abreu

 

Abreu, a 23-year-old left-handed hitter from Venezuela, batted .249 with a .399 on-base percentage, .459 slugging percentage, .858 OPS, 15 homers, 24 doubles, 81 runs, 54 RBIs, 23 stolen bases, 78 walks and 108 strikeouts in 89 games (411 plate appearances) for Double-A Corpus Christi this season.

 

The 6-foot, 217-pounder has started 44 games in center field, 22 games in left field and 17 games in right field this season.

 

Abreu’s Baseball America scouting reports notes: “After trading contact for power coming out of the 2020 pandemic, Abreu has found a happy medium this season, showing better bat-to-ball skills allowing him to more consistently access his power in game. He’s an extremely patient hitter with a discerning eye at the plate, leading to high walk totals and some strikeouts due to passivity. Overall it’s high level swing decisions with above-average game power. He has enough bat-to-ball skills to avoid the three-true-outcome label, but his average will fluctuate due to his flyball heavy approach. Defensively he can handle centerfield and tests highly on the Astros internal athleticism measurements. He has an unusual build as he’s a bigger bodied player for centerfield, but he has the ability to hit and provide versatility in the outfield.”

 

His MLB Pipeline scouting report notes, “While he produces some of the better exit velocities among Houston farmhands, he also struck out at a 29 percent clip in 2021 and will have to prove he can make enough contact against more advanced pitching.” -Masslive

 

2022 Minor League Stats

 

Wilyer Abreu

.247 19 73 (579 PAs)

.399 OBP/.435 SLG/.834 OPS

114 BBs leads the minors

106 runs is 5th

31 SB/3 CS is one of the best SB%s in the minors

 

Enmanuel Valdez

.297 28 107 (560 PAs)

.377 OBP/.549 SLG/.927 OPS

107 RBI (T5th in minors)

65 XBHs

91 runs

[Hugh2]

It takes most prospects 3-6 years to be contributors at the MLB level, and closer to 6 when they are Highschool talent, which Bloom has leaned heavily towards in the top of the draft.

 

Bloom has had the minors for 3 seasons, so we’re not even at the beginning of expecting a Bloom farm to start contributing to MLB success.

[Hugh2]

German was literally called up because the Sox think he could be in their plans next year. I thought that was obvious.

 

Soxprospects have him projected as the WooSox closer so he could be first arm up. But I suspect he’s still going to need to prove himself in spring training.

[moonslav59]

It takes most prospects 3-6 years to be contributors at the MLB level, and closer to 6 when they are Highschool talent, which Bloom has leaned heavily towards in the top of the draft.

 

Bloom has had the minors for 3 seasons, so we’re not even at the beginning of expecting a Bloom farm to start contributing to MLB success.

 

The unrealistic expectations a bound around here.

 

The amazing thing is, that despite only rebuilding the farm for 3 years, we've seen more Bloom prospects than DD/Ben prospects, this year- thanks to trades many poo-poo'd.

 

The Whitlock steal still looks like the best prospect the Sox have had since Devers.

 

Yet, they persist.

[moonslav59]

German was literally called up because the Sox think he could be in their plans next year. I thought that was obvious.

 

Soxprospects have him projected as the WooSox closer so he could be first arm up. But I suspect he’s still going to need to prove himself in spring training.

 

Agreed, but until we start adding RP'ers, I give him the inside edge on winning an opening day slot in the pen.

 

We are losing Strahm and may cut Brasier loose.

 

Here is what we have, on paper, for 2023:

 

May end up starting:

Houck

Whitlock

Crawford

Winckowski/Seabold

 

Certainly in Pen:

Schreiber

Barnes

Taylor, if healthy

 

Likely:

Kelly

German

 

Maybe:

Danish

Brasier

Bazardo

Ort

 

Not likely:

DHern

Politi

 

Converted SP'ers?

Mata

Walter

TWard

Murphy

Santos

Drohan

 

[mvp 78]

I agree, they won't count on German and many other prospects to be significant pluses in 2023, but I do think he has an inside track to making the opening day 26 man roster, as do Casas, Bello, Wong and Crawford. I think Enmanuel Valdez, Kelly and maybe one from Wink, Seabold and Ort may win the 8th RP'er slot.

 

Compare that to the 3-5 year total of contributing prospects prior to 2023: Dalbec, Houck, Duran and I guess we can count Whitlock from the Yankee system.

 

Kelly will most likely be on the opening day roster. Bazardo is 50/50.

 

I think Valdez starts off in AAA and they wait for him to knock down the door. If he was RH, he'd have an inside track to more playing time most likely.