2023 Prospects

[moonslav59]

Abreu may be ready, but let’s remember what Bobby D has done down there too.

 

Glad you lost the "suspect" label.

 

Abreu is a better fielder than Bobby Dee.

 

2023 Ks:

124 Bobby Dee

72 Wilyer Abreu

 

RF is not the hitting position 1B needs to be.

[mvp 78]

I'm wondering, if he might pass Mayer, at some point.

 

He'll have to learn to hit LHP first.

[mvp 78]

Has any Sox prospects ever gotten off to a better start than Teel? (20+ PAs)

 

.529 BA

.600 OBP

.765 SLG

1.365 OPS

 

Could we see these rankings by the end of the season?

 

1. Anthony

2. Mayer

3. Teel

4. Rafaela

5. Bleis

 

Is this the best top 5 we've had since _____?

 

Best since 7/1/16:

 

Moncada

Benintendi

Espinoza

Devers

Kopech

[moonslav59]

Best since 7/1/16:

 

Moncada

Benintendi

Espinoza

Devers

Kopech

 

That did look great, at the time, and judging that one in hindsight and this one in foresight seems wrong, but I would not be surprised to see this one do better.

 

Good pull, indeed.

[moonslav59]

On SP's projected 2024 rosters, they have Mayer, Hickey & Wikelman starting the season in AA.

 

Which one has the best chance to start in AAA or be promoted first?

[Hugh2]

On SP's projected 2024 rosters, they have Mayer, Hickey & Wikelman starting the season in AA.

 

Which one has the best chance to start in AAA or be promoted first?

 

I think Hickey has the best chance to start in AAA of the group, but if not he may be the first promotion.

 

From a playing time perspective Mayer is closer but the numbers haven't been there, but if he comes back healthy and smashes next year I can see him as an early summer promtion.

[mvp 78]

That did look great, at the time, and judging that one in hindsight and this one in foresight seems wrong, but I would not be surprised to see this one do better.

 

Good pull, indeed.

 

The top 5 of Moncada, Beni, Espinoza, Devers and Kopech all peaked as top 10-20 prospects. Bleis isn't even top 100 right now. Rafaela is still low on some lists (60-70ish).

[mvp 78]

I think Hickey has the best chance to start in AAA of the group, but if not he may be the first promotion.

 

From a playing time perspective Mayer is closer but the numbers haven't been there, but if he comes back healthy and smashes next year I can see him as an early summer promtion.

 

If he gets promoted, I'm not sure what position he'd play. He couldn't play behind the dish in MLB.

[mvp 78]

On SP's projected 2024 rosters, they have Mayer, Hickey & Wikelman starting the season in AA.

 

Which one has the best chance to start in AAA or be promoted first?

 

If Hickey starts in AA, it's because he's learning a new position. Otherwise, they are just wasting time on him.

 

Wikelman probably starts in AA, but is called up sooner than Mayer unless Mayer starts off really hot. Mayer is dealing with a shoulder injury right now, so he's probably not going to get enough AA AB's this year to be on track for a quick call up next season.

[Hugh2]

If he gets promoted, I'm not sure what position he'd play. He couldn't play behind the dish in MLB.

 

Well that is just the thing, his bat is probably the closest, but if it's reaching the majors it's likely because he is mashing and at another position. I have a feeling he moves off of catcher full/most of the time soon.

 

I also don't think learning a new position would hold him back from AAA, I think they'd have little problem giving him a 1B mit and playing him in AAA.

[moonslav59]

The top 5 of Moncada, Beni, Espinoza, Devers and Kopech all peaked as top 10-20 prospects. Bleis isn't even top 100 right now. Rafaela is still low on some lists (60-70ish).

 

Yes, that's why I said "at the time" they were highly regarded.

[mvp 78]

Well that is just the thing, his bat is probably the closest, but if it's reaching the majors it's likely because he is mashing and at another position. I have a feeling he moves off of catcher full/most of the time soon.

 

I also don't think learning a new position would hold him back from AAA, I think they'd have little problem giving him a 1B mit and playing him in AAA.

 

Better org fit at LF?

[moonslav59]

Better org fit at LF?

 

Yes, but maybe his skillset is better suited for 1B/DH.

[mvp 78]

Yes, but maybe his skillset is better suited for 1B/DH.

 

They'll end up trading him then?

[moonslav59]

They'll end up trading him then?

 

I think so.

 

Dugo, Hickey and Drohan for a SP'er with 3+ years of control.

[Old Red]

How about a shoutout to Slugger to making the Mascot HOF, and the first minor league mascot to do so.

[moonslav59]

How about a shoutout to Slugger to making the Mascot HOF, and the first minor league mascot to do so.

 

Highly suspect!

 

LOL

[mvp 78]

Highly suspect!

 

LOL

 

He's been in the minors forever and never been called up? I'd like to see him against some real competition...

 

He's also not the first baseball mascot in that HOF named Slugger.

[mvp 78]

@gfstarr1

Red Sox outfield prospect Wilyer Abreu is the International League’s Player of the Week for August 7-13.

 

In 6 games during that span, he went 13-for-22 with 6 HR, including a grand slam on Saturday and the first-ever 3-homer game by a WooSox player on Sunday.

[Old Red]

Highly suspect!

 

LOL

 

Come on man! HOF.

[Old Red]

He's been in the minors forever and never been called up? I'd like to see him against some real competition...

 

He's also not the first baseball mascot in that HOF named Slugger.

? Also first minor league mascot.

[Dipre]

@gfstarr1

Red Sox outfield prospect Wilyer Abreu is the International League’s Player of the Week for August 7-13.

 

In 6 games during that span, he went 13-for-22 with 6 HR, including a grand slam on Saturday and the first-ever 3-homer game by a WooSox player on Sunday.

 

Holy s***

[moonslav59]

He's been in the minors forever and never been called up? I'd like to see him against some real competition...

 

He's also not the first baseball mascot in that HOF named Slugger.

 

The whole mascot business is watered down.

 

[Bellhorn04]

If only a mascot would punch out Conor McGregor.

[Old Red]

The whole mascot business is watered down.

 

 

Tough crowd.

[Hugh2]

I think so.

 

Dugo, Hickey and Drohan for a SP'er with 3+ years of control.

 

I think for that package maybe you can get another Pivetta type, maybe flip Pivetta as well and save a few dollars.

[mvp 78]

The whole mascot business is watered down.

 

 

Here were this year's nominees:

 

Bailey - LA Kings

Blitz - SEA Seahawks

Buzz - GA Tech

Cozmo - LA Galaxy

Freddie Falcon - Atlanta Falcons

Goldie Gopher - Univ Minn

Jaxson de Ville - JAX Jaguars

Miles - DEN Broncos

Otto the Orange - Syracuse

Punter - Edmunton Elks - CFL

Rameses - UNC

Slugger

Staley Da Bear - CHI Bears

The Bearcat - Univ Cinn

The Blue Devil - Duke

TORO - HOU Texans

Wally the Green Monster - BOS Red Sox - MLB

YoJo! - The YoJo Show - Independent Program

[moonslav59]

I think for that package maybe you can get another Pivetta type, maybe flip Pivetta as well and save a few dollars.

 

We do have about 5-6 pitchers who look great in long relief.

[mvp 78]

I think for that package maybe you can get another Pivetta type, maybe flip Pivetta as well and save a few dollars.

 

$18.8M value per BTV (approximately 4 Pivettas).

 

Edward Cabrera?

[moonslav59]

$18.8M value per BTV (approximately 4 Pivettas).

 

Edward Cabrera?

 

I think he meant Pivetta, Drohan, Hickey and Dugo for a better pitcher.