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Posted on March 11th:

lol

Devers won player of the month for June.

Bumgarner. His two big injuries were dirt bike accident (2017) and broken hand off line drive (2018). Bum's FB has ticked up a little this year. The conversation is definitely closer than anyone would have though back in 2015.

That's not how it works though? You have to take the good and take the bad and there you have the facts of Porcello not being a guy I want around long term.

He'll be back at some point. I'd expect it to be early fall.

Sounds closer to being reasonable. I'm not sure I'd want the Sox to do it.

Plate discipline wasn't his strong suit to begin with.

Username would be ewing33.

Ball hit .330 as a senior in highschool. Judge hit .500. The Sox reached for Ball because of his athleticism. It was said over and over again by those in the organization.

Winfield: In 1973, he was named All-American and voted MVP of the College World Series—as a pitcher. He was an athlete AND a great baseball player. A stand-out in baseball, Mauer struck out only once during his four-year high school career, and hit .605 during his senior season.[7][10][11] Years later, Mauer laughingly told an interviewer: "I can remember the time I did strike out. It was junior year, and it was in the state tournament. I came back to the bench and everybody thought something was wrong with me."[8] Mauer's high school batting average exceeded .500 every year.[9] He also set a Minnesota high school record and tied the national preps mark by hitting a home run in seven consecutive games.[6] Mauer caught for the Team USA Junior National team from 1998 to 2000 and hit .595 during his final year on the team. He was voted best hitter at the World Junior Baseball Championship in Canada in 2000. In 2001, Mauer was voted the United States District V Player of the Year. Seems like he was already a great baseball player, not just an athlete. https://gobulldogs.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=140 Judge was a great ballplayer too. My point and Jacko's point is that you go for the guy who can already hit the s*** out of the ball, not someone whose upside strictly comes from being an athlete.

Did you have it confirmed with the mods?

Going for the "great athlete" is how you get the Trey Ball's of the world.

I see you took that A700 correspondence course!

Pythag: Sox s/b 33 - 26 Yanks s/b 37 - 21 Rays s/b 38 - 19 Take away, Sox should be better than what they are right now, but I think we aren't talking enough about the Rays. As for Betts, his 5 years of OPS look like: 820 897 803 1079 853 My guess is that Mookie could bump his numbers up once it gets hotter, but his splits show him as a 1st half player. May is usually his best month. It just might be a down year for him. At worst, maybe it helps to lessen any contract burden.

WTF Cora did a great job managing Frazier last night.

Chavis has a 549 OPS last 10 games. I keep JBJ in there.

I don't believe this theory. Players are better now than they were 30 years ago. AAA games are just as fun to watch and the talent level there is far less. Most fans wouldn't be able to tell the difference if the PAWSOX dressed as the BOSOX and SWB dressed as NYY for a game (in terms of presentation on the field, not in terms of facial recognition).

He's 30 now. People aren't paying for diminishing returns. His last contract was the big one.

Not sure it would be great to have COL in with ATL/MIA/TBR. That would be pretty brutal.

It would be a shame to have KC and STL in different divisions. I know the CHC/STL rivalry is more important though.

I try not to pay attention too much to mock drafts because (a) I don't have the time to and ( any selection outside the top 10 comes with increased risk. If the Sox had #7 again, I'd be much more interested, but having a first pick be in the 40's just makes it that much more of a gamble.

This version of Porcello wouldn't bring much back for a 2 month rental. If JBJ hits well, you don't move him. Holt/Nunie/Pearce would bring us back MiLB fodder. Could moving Barnes bring back something decent? Probably. I just think they'll still be too high up in the standings to dump players in July/August.

Yup.

Well, let's just assume YOTN will eventually move this, so we may as well continue the discussion here. http://news.soxprospects.com/2019/05/2019draftpreview.html Second Round (#43 overall) Kendall Williams, RHP, IMG Academy (FL). Williams has an ideal pitcher’s frame at 6-foot-6 and 205 pounds with room to grow. At 18, he already has five pitches with above-average potential, including a low-90s fastball that tops out at 94 mph, a mid-70s curveball, a low-80s slider, a low-80s changeup, and a high-80s two-seamer. He’s committed to Vanderbilt, which could result in signability concerns – but also could mean he’s available at #43. Isaiah Campbell, RHP, Arkansas. Campbell has been one of the best pitchers in the SEC in 2019 as a redshirt junior. He has a solid frame at 6-foot-4, 225, but will need to watch his weight as his career progresses. The right-hander mixes an above-average low-to-mid-90s fastball with an above-average mid-80s slider, and a developing splitter with solid potential. His fastball has hit the high-90s in short bursts. Campbell has the ceiling of a mid-rotation starter if he can keep his command consistent and continue to hone his secondary pitches. Rece Hinds, 3B, IMG Academy (FL). Williams’ teammate at IMG Academy, Hinds is the top power bat in the draft, already showcasing plus plus power from the right side at the age of 18. However, his hot tool is questionable, he has struggled recognizing average off-speed stuff, and he lacks plate discipline. Defensively, he’s played at shortstop in high school but will likely move to third base or cornr outfield as a pro. His plus arm strength would play up at third base or right field, but he hasn’t looked comfortable in the outfield as a prep player. Hinds is committed to Louisiana State. He could be off the board by the end of the first round. Tommy Henry, LHP, Michigan. Henry would instantly be Michigan alum Ian Cundall’s favorite prospect out of the gate. At 6-foot-3, 190 pounds, he has a projectable frame and room to add more velocity to his 90-92 mph fastball, which has peaked at 94 mph. His secondary pitches, a low-80s slider and a low-80s changeup, both have above-average potential. Henry has plus control of all three pitches. He likely will be available at #43, and it’s not inconceivable that he slips to Boston’s next pick at #69. Brooks Lee, SS, San Luis Obispo (CA). Lee has a plus hit tool from both sides of the plate, making him one of the best prep prospects on the West Coast. He’s a line drive hitter that should hit for a high average with doubles power, and he has some projection to add a little bit of home run pop. Lee is an above-average defensive player with a high baseball IQ and outstanding fundamentals – he should end up at shortstop or second base as a pro. He’s committed to Cal Poly, where his father is the head coach. Other players who the Red Sox could look at this pick include Providence HS (FL) 3B Tyler Callihan, Eastern Florida State JC RHP Carter Stewart, and Penn Charter HS (PA) OF Sammy Siani. Second Round (#69 overall) Trejyn Fletcher, OF, Deering (ME). Extremely athletic prep prospect out of Maine who recently reclassified to become 2019 draft eligible. Committed to Vanderbilt. Hasn’t faced enough quality competition to adequately measure his hit tool. Beyond that, his power, speed, defensive, and arm tools all flash plus potential. Ethan Hearn, C, Mobile Christian (AL). Large-framed prep catcher with a plus arm and above-average raw power. Hit tool is below average and he needs to work on his defensive actions behind the plate. Hard worker. Committed to Mississippi State. Josh Smith, SS, Louisiana State. Another Josh Smith in the Red Sox system? Sure, why not, especially when this Josh Smith is a potential five-tool shortstop. Each of his tools have potential to be average or better, although none stand out as plus. High floor. Excelled on the Cape in 2017. Could shift to second base as a pro. Davis Wendzel, 3B, Baylor. Boston selected the slick-bearded Wendzel in the 37th round last year, knowing full well he intended to return to Baylor for his junior season. Above-average hit tool, below-average present power. Solid-average arm and defense at third base. Below-average runner. Matthew Lugo, SS, Carlos Beltran Academy (FL). Top Puerto Rican prospect in the draft class. Committed to Miami. Plus arm, plus speed. Needs work on defense but shows the athleticism to develop into an outstanding shortstop. Impressive but very raw offensive tool set. There’s a lot of variability in his projected draft slot – he could go as early as the first round if a team is enamored with his high ceiling, or could slip a few rounds due to his rawness and signability concerns.