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Pretty efficient, only 70 pitches. Would like to see a better K/BB out of him though

In all fairness I don't think they have updated his description. That was his scouting report when they barely had him a top 50 prospect in the system. They've bumped him all the way up to #16 so I'd imagine that it would be different now.

Disagree, any position besides 1B and he's still a top 10 prospect. ~.900 OPS as a 20 yr old in AA is amazing for any position prospect, the fact that he's a SS is why he might be the #1 guy now.

Pass. Doubt Marlins trade him till after next season anyway at which point they will probably get a similar package they got for Miguel Cabrera. I'd like to see his plate discipline and health improve a lot anyway so probably for the best that he's not on the block yet.

I'd deal for Peavy in a package centered around Doubront and Brentz. But at 32 years old and 15 mil a year, I can't see it being worth it to send back much more.

Bogaerts went 2 for 4 with a 2B and 2 BBs. 5th two walk game in his last 10 games. 1.435 OPS in his last 10 and a 11/4 K/BB. .306/.400/.495/.895 on the season. Not too shabby for the youngest player in the Eastern League and a SS to boot.

Zero interest in him. Much rather go with Webster

Dude can play, his plate discipline is great as he's walking at a 13% clip and striking out at less than 20%. I don't think he's a .880 OPS guy full season but I think he could definitely be a .270/.370/.440 hitter which would be great for a cost controlled OF.

Drew hit .244/.349/.422/.771 in May with very good defense, he is not a problem here.

Bogaerts on base 4 times again. 2/2 with a 2B and 2 walks Webster 6.1 IP, 4 hits, 2 ER, 3 BB, 6 K Workman: 8.0 IP, 3 hits, 1 ER, 2 BB, 5 K Almanzar 1/4 with a HR

Don't really foresee a ton of changes in the rotation. I think Buchholz/Lester/Lackey/Dempster return and they add Webster into the 5th slot. No need to make a gigantic investment here with Webster/RDLR/Ranuado/Barnes all at AA and above now and performing well. Could see another young guy taking the place of Dempster if he starts to show his age. 1. Buchholz 2. Lester 3. Lackey 4. Dempster 5. Webster In the bullpen, I see Bailey/Tazawa/Uehara returning. If there isn't a spot in the rotation then RDLR will be there. Also could see Miller/Breslow filling out the end CL Bailey SU Tazawa MR Uehara MR Breslow MR Miller MR Doubront LR RDLR As for the lineup, I think Ellsbury is probably gone and replaced by Bradley. Pedroia stays at 2B. Nava if he gets a .800+ OPS becomes the LF. JBJ in CF. Victorino in RF. Ortiz at DH. WMB at 3B. Not sure it would happen right away but I could see Bogaerts being the starting SS by May or June. In the meantime Iglesias could be there or at least a utility guy. I think where it gets interesting is at 1B and C. I'd like to see some better disciplined hitters here as currently Napoli/Salty strike out at an asburd rate. So likely cut ties with both. Big fan of Brian McCann, maybe a 4/50 year deal gets him, I think he could be our big FA splash. Not really a fan of trading prospects for a 1B unless its an Adrian Gonzalez franchise type guy. I'd sign some decent .800 bat here for a year and evaluate the prospects. Perhaps WMB transitions to 1B or Almanzar continues to hit well. 1. Bradley CF 2. Victorino RF 3. Pedroia 2B 4. Ortiz DH 5. McCann C 6. Middlebrooks 3B 7. Bogaerts SS 8. Nava 9. FA 1B Bench UTL Iglesias OF Gomes 1B/OF Carp C Ross Seems pretty solid and guys like Brentz/Barnes/Ranuado/Workman/Vasquez could all push for playing time also

An oversight but you ignored his other points which are important. I know you have been harping on Lester's decline in K/9 the past couple years but you have to consider other factors as well. In 2010 2011 he was striking out more guys but was also walking over a batter more an inning. Pitchers can change their styles, and cutting down on walks and increasing weaker contact (IE GB%) can make a pitcher more effective. His HR rate is also way down this year which also contributes to his success thus far. And the Dodgers move was probably the biggest splash this franchise has seen in the past decade so I would recommend you stop trying to argue that point because it is an absurd notion.

He's a senior college pitcher, he doesn't have infinite leverage here

I think when you factor in price it just becomes way too high a cost. For 25-30 mil the Sox could potentially sign two of Garza/Choo/McCann (just examples) as free agents this offseason and still have two top 30 prospects in Webster and Cecchini. Seems like much better value and creates way more depth. The way to truly build a dynasty here is to stop making short sighted trades and develop talent internally. Not every prospect is gonna make it but the more you have the greater the chances you have.

No way I'd trade both Webster and Cecchini for Lee, if we're trading that much it better be for a young pitcher (IE when the Red Sox got a 25 year old Beckett). The Red Sox are in an amazing position right now. They have a first place MLB team, a top 5 (probably even better now) farm system, and zero unmovable contracts. Makes no sense to mortgage that future for a 25mil a year aging pitcher no matter how good he is.

dominant night for Xander (3/4, 2 HR, 1 2B, 1 BB ) and Ranuado Almanzar also 3/4 On the year for Ranuado: 54.2 IP, 31 hits, 15 BB, 58 K, 1.48 ERA. People have to be on notice now, those are dominant numbers. They say tall guys take longer to get consistent mechanics (he's 6'7"), perhaps we're finally seeing him reach his potential

I think they're finally starting to realize Iglesias will never hit well enough to be an everyday player in the majors. His best chance is as a utility guy which is where I think he has value. Bogaerts is the future SS here and this should clear up the spot in AAA for him to eventually move up there this season. Also I'd like to see a weaker hitting guy like C Vasquez be groomed to be an everyday catcher. His bat will never be elite but I think it will be passable, he'll be an excellent game caller and defensive player, and having one weak bat won't derail the offense.

He's actually in AAA and has been starting games this whole year. His pitch count is being built up and has been around ~70 pitches his last three starts. He has a 18 inning scoreless streak going so have to think he's definitely ready as a reliever. Though I don't see the team going in that direction and will probably have him starting games most of the year in AAA.

That guy you are describing does not exist in the farm system right now. I think they give Will most of this season to figure things out, hopefully he can build off the TOR series.

His last two starts have been 70 pitches, I imagine that will also continue to rise in the coming months. Also another great start for Ranuado (AA): 6.0 IP, 3 hits, 0 ER, 3 BB, 5 K 39.0 IP, 23 hits, 10 BB, 41 K, 1.38 ERA on the season

No doubt he could be a weapon in the bullpen now but disagree that he has bullpen written on him. They are limiting his pitch counts to 70 pitches but he could probably be going 6 innings if he was on a normal pitch count. Thus far, hitters aren't hitting him even after seeing him more than once. If he can get his slider to be an average pitch then he's definitely a starter. Already has two plus pitches (FB and changeup).

Nice outings again from RDLR and Barnes: RDLR (AAA): 4.0 IP, 1 hit, 0 ER, 2 BB, 7 K That's 4 straight scoreless outings and the numbers look like: 14.0 IP, 8 hits, 0 ER, 4 BB, 19 K Barnes (AA): 5.0 IP, 3 hits, 1 ER, 3 BB, 7 K Last 3 starts: 17.0 IP, 11 hits, 2 ER, 6 BB, 21 K Bogaerts (AA): 1.036 OPS in May thus far, .304/.386/.464/.850 overall

I believe so, he had 230 AB when he was promoted. He was also a college player and Cecchini is in his 3rd season out of HS so it'll be interesting to see if that plays any role in an early promotion or not.

All teams have rough stretches. The Rangers are one of the best teams and crush teams at home, those types of series happen. This one hasn't gone great either but they could very easily split tomorrow and be back on track.

Ok outing for Ranuado today: got through 5.2 with only 2 hits and 6/1 K/BB before allowing a HR, and back to back doubles finishes at: 6.0 IP, 5 hits, 3 ER, 1 BB, 6 K, 2 HRA 33.0 IP, 20 hits, 3 HRA, 7 BB, 36 K, 1.64 ERA on the season