2025 Prospects

[mvp 78]

I’ll probably get a Yak hat.

[moonslav59]

20 hours ago, mvp 78 said:

I’ll probably get a Yak hat.

The logo seems pretty cool.

[mvp 78]

4 hours ago, moonslav59 said:

The logo seems pretty cool.

Going through the shop, there's too many alternate designs already. Like c'mon. You can't even get a regular fitted Yak logo hat that isn't courduroy. 

[drewski6]

3 hours ago, mvp 78 said:

Going through the shop, there's too many alternate designs already. Like c'mon. You can't even get a regular fitted Yak logo hat that isn't courduroy. 

Adam sandlers favorite kind of pants are courduroys

[mvp 78]

 

[moonslav59]

6 hours ago, mvp 78 said:

 

I kinda like Kevin Yakilis.

[Larry Cook]

If the twins ask for Justin Gonzales in a trade for Joe Ryan, does bres-slow say no, even though we have a surplus of outfielders now?? 

[moonslav59]

13 hours ago, Larry Cook said:

If the twins ask for Justin Gonzales in a trade for Joe Ryan, does bres-slow say no, even though we have a surplus of outfielders now?? 

It will take more than Gonzales, but he would not say no to something like Gonzales, Clarke and Sandlin, IMO.

[mvp 78]

20 hours ago, moonslav59 said:

It will take more than Gonzales, but he would not say no to something like Gonzales, Clarke and Sandlin, IMO.

It wouldn't hesitate on that trade. 

[moonslav59]

36 minutes ago, mvp 78 said:

It wouldn't hesitate on that trade. 

I doubt MN says yes, even if add Phillips or Eyanson.

[JoeBrady]

On 11/15/2025 at 10:46 PM, Larry Cook said:

If the twins ask for Justin Gonzales in a trade for Joe Ryan, does bres-slow say no, even though we have a surplus of outfielders now?? 

IMO, Minny hangs up the phone and changes the number.

[Hugh2]

On 11/15/2025 at 10:46 PM, Larry Cook said:

If the twins ask for Justin Gonzales in a trade for Joe Ryan, does bres-slow say no, even though we have a surplus of outfielders now?? 

Breslow says yes, I think everyone inside the Sox organization says yes.  But the twins would likely want much more than that.  At best he's 4 years away from the majors, I don't think you don't trade a guy like that because you worry about what holes you may have 4 years from now. 

FWIW BTV accepts the trade of Jarren Duran and Justin Gonzalez for Joe Ryan. 

[Hugh2]

16 hours ago, JoeBrady said:

IMO, Minny hangs up the phone and changes the number.

I know what you meant by this comment but I still got the thought in my head of Minnesota calling up and asking for Justin Gonzalez and then when Breslow obliges Derek Falvey just does a 180 yells and hangs up the phone like a prank call. 

[Hugh2]

On 11/16/2025 at 11:51 AM, moonslav59 said:

It will take more than Gonzales, but he would not say no to something like Gonzales, Clarke and Sandlin, IMO.

I think he says no to that.  You have zero MLB ready players, zero top 100 guys in that group.  

One has to believe Minnesota would get a better offer than that. 

[mvp 78]

 

[Larry Cook]

On 11/16/2025 at 10:51 AM, moonslav59 said:

It will take more than Gonzales, but he would not say no to something like Gonzales, Clarke and Sandlin, IMO.

That is what I meant. Gonzales is included in the trade package? 

[moonslav59]

2 hours ago, Larry Cook said:

That is what I meant. Gonzales is included in the trade package? 

With so few hitting prospects, maybe we should hold onto him. Can he play 1B?

[Larry Cook]

On 11/18/2025 at 7:14 PM, moonslav59 said:

With so few hitting prospects, maybe we should hold onto him. Can he play 1B?

Negative 

[moonslav59]

18 minutes ago, Larry Cook said:

Negative 

Well, we added some 1B and C depth on the farm. Those were the two most empty slots on the farm.

[mvp 78]

BA/Alex Speier Red Sox top 10:

1. Tolle (SP 1)
2. Arias (2)
3. Early (5)
4. Witherspoon (4)
5. Perales (3)
6. Password (6)
7. Valera (7)
8. Gonzales (9)
9. Fajardo (11) 
10. Soto (12)

 

Does not have Clarke or Romero in his top 10. 

[moonslav59]

1 hour ago, mvp 78 said:

BA/Alex Speier Red Sox top 10:

1. Tolle (SP 1)
2. Arias (2)
3. Early (5)
4. Witherspoon (4)
5. Perales (3)
6. Password (6)
7. Valera (7)
8. Gonzales (9)
9. Fajardo (11) 
10. Soto (12)

Does not have Clarke or Romero in his top 10. 

I think soxpropsects.com updates their list, this week. I'm not sure they have Romero top 10 either, but he should be close.

Personally, I like the potential Witherspoon has, and I can understand why injuries can drop players in the rankings, but I might put Perales 4th and Garcia 5th with Witherspoon 6th. I like Fajardo more than Valera, but I understand why Valera is ahead of him and am fine with it.

As of now, I'd go...

1. Tolle

2. Early

3. Arias

4. Perales

5. Garcia

6. Witherspoon

7. Fajardo

8. Valera

9. Gonzales

10. Clarke

11. Soto

12. Phillips

13. Godbout

14. Holobetz

15. Romero

16, Paez

17. Travieso

18. Azocar

19. Delzine

20. Jo Garcia/Sandlin/Eyanson/Monegro/Mullins

 

[mvp 78]

The IF could use some work TBH

 

[moonslav59]

soxprospects.com updated their rankings:

https://soxprospects.com/history.htm

Biggest Jumps from April

13>1 Tolle

18>8 Clarke (traded)

19>9 Gonzales

10>3 Early

14>6 Jh Garcia

17>11 Soto

--->17 Uberstine

--->18 Drohan

n/a>5 Witherspoon

n/a> 10 Fajardo

n/a> 13 Phillips, 14 Eyanson, 15 Godbout, 19 Holobetz, 20 Travieso

n/a> 25 Azocar, 28 Ramos, 29 Rivas

5>2 Arias

28>22 Mullins

29>27 Delzine

______________________

Biggest Declines:

21>--- D Reyes, 22>--- C Cason, 24>---Wehunt, 26>---Taylor

27>---Monegro

9>24 Cespedes

6>16 Romero

15>23 Bleis

8>12 Sandlin

16>21 Paez

25>26 Castro (The man cannot die w sp.com.)

4>4 Perales

7>7 Valera

30>30 Jo Garcia

_______________________

Graduated:

1. Anthony

2. Campbell

3. Mayer

11. Fitts (traded)

12. Dobbins

20. Narvaez

23. Guerrero (traded)

[mvp 78]

There was a second update where they took out Clarke and added Leighton Finley at 60. 

Here's some of what Mike Andrews posted: 

Debuts
Luke Heyman at 34
Gerardo Rodriguez at 60

Grades
Connelly Early ceiling from 5.5 to 6**
Mikey Romero ceiling from 5.5 to 5
Henry Godbout ceiling from 5.5 to 6**
Tyler Uberstine projection from 4 to 4.5
Shane Drohan projection from 4 to 4.5
Jedixson Paez ceiling from 5.5 to 5
Yoeilin Cespedes ceiling from 6 to 5**
Miguel Bleis ceiling from 5.5 to 5**
Johanfran Garcia set at 4, 3-5.5

Not a surprise to see them decrease Cespedes and Bleis's ceilings. Early and Godbout are notable increases to ceilings. For reference, a 6 is an impact everyday player (not quite All Star level), while a 5 is just an average player. 

[drewski6]

6 hours ago, mvp 78 said:

There was a second update where they took out Clarke and added Leighton Finley at 60. 

Here's some of what Mike Andrews posted: 

Debuts
Luke Heyman at 34
Gerardo Rodriguez at 60

Grades
Connelly Early ceiling from 5.5 to 6**
Mikey Romero ceiling from 5.5 to 5
Henry Godbout ceiling from 5.5 to 6**
Tyler Uberstine projection from 4 to 4.5
Shane Drohan projection from 4 to 4.5
Jedixson Paez ceiling from 5.5 to 5
Yoeilin Cespedes ceiling from 6 to 5**
Miguel Bleis ceiling from 5.5 to 5**
Johanfran Garcia set at 4, 3-5.5

Not a surprise to see them decrease Cespedes and Bleis's ceilings. Early and Godbout are notable increases to ceilings. For reference, a 6 is an impact everyday player (not quite All Star level), while a 5 is just an average player. 

Fit Finlay? Does he have his trusty shaleleigh? Is Hornswaggle in the sidecar?

[moonslav59]

I don't pretend to know more than sps.com, but I'd go with....

8>7 Fajardo

7>8 Gonzales

11>20 Sandlin

14>11 Godbout

(everyone after Godbout up one, except Holobetz & Travieso ahead of Uberstine and Drohan)

22 Bleis and 23 Cespeded to 32 and 33 and Castro 25 to below 35, so...

22 Azocar

23 Jo Garcia (from 29)

24 Delzine

25 Ramos

26 Rivas

27 Monegro (31)

28 Aita (36)

29. Taylor

30. Cason

31. Heyman

 

[mvp 78]

Is he able to throw to first? 

[moonslav59]

He may to play 1B.

[Larry Cook]

On 11/25/2025 at 10:29 PM, moonslav59 said:

soxprospects.com updated their rankings:

https://soxprospects.com/history.htm

Biggest Jumps from April

13>1 Tolle

18>8 Clarke (traded)

19>9 Gonzales

10>3 Early

14>6 Jh Garcia

17>11 Soto

--->17 Uberstine

--->18 Drohan

n/a>5 Witherspoon

n/a> 10 Fajardo

n/a> 13 Phillips, 14 Eyanson, 15 Godbout, 19 Holobetz, 20 Travieso

n/a> 25 Azocar, 28 Ramos, 29 Rivas

5>2 Arias

28>22 Mullins

29>27 Delzine

______________________

Biggest Declines:

21>--- D Reyes, 22>--- C Cason, 24>---Wehunt, 26>---Taylor

27>---Monegro

9>24 Cespedes

6>16 Romero

15>23 Bleis

8>12 Sandlin

16>21 Paez

25>26 Castro (The man cannot die w sp.com.)

4>4 Perales

7>7 Valera

30>30 Jo Garcia

_______________________

Graduated:

1. Anthony

2. Campbell

3. Mayer

11. Fitts (traded)

12. Dobbins

20. Narvaez

23. Guerrero (traded)

Second year in a row that we had some impressive graduates! 
 

really hoping we get to see a healthy Valera in 2026. His stuff is extremely amazing 

[moonslav59]

6 hours ago, Larry Cook said:

Second year in a row that we had some impressive graduates! really hoping we get to see a healthy Valera in 2026. His stuff is extremely amazing 

Me, too.

Maybe having Tolle and Early, as well as Perales in the system will take some of the spotlight off Valera a bit, but we have so many very promising pitchers in the next group poised for a big jump, that I'm super pumped up.

The two 19 year olds, Valera and Fajardo are equally exciting to me.

The three college draftees, all 21, can show major growth, too: Witherspoon, Phillips & Eyanson.

I'm pretty pumped up about 23 year old Holobetz, 18 year old Travieso & 17 year old Soto, too.

These older guys hold some promise, and maybe one surprises us with a big jump: Sandlin (24) Uberstine (26) Drohan (26) & Mullins (26)

I'm not sure about Paez (21) Monegro (23) and Delzine (17.)