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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.

I agree. Slasher was just worried about JDM's defense. I don't think that's the bigger issue in play.

I'm sure even Porcello isn't expecting 20M per.

To me, I'd still play JBJ primarily as a starting CFer and hope he hits his way out of it. I think Betts and Beni are bigger issues right now as I think the Sox hoped Beni would have made a jump this year and expected Betts to be a little more consistent (seems to be doing and even/odd year thing right now). Beni's k rate is way up, slugging is down and he's demonstrably slower. He's making hard contact so maybe it's just bad luck?

That Robbie Ray/Berrios trade was a joke, right?

JDM's defense > JBJ's offense

They are saving Shawaryn for a start on Thursday (undecided as yet, but I believe it's what they'll do).

Nope. This forum is for the current BOSOX team. Minor league/organizational stuff is posted in the Red Sox Minor League forum where the 2018 thread exists. https://www.talksox.com/forum/threads/18638-2018-MLB-Draft-Thread

Bruins were rusty in games 1 and 2. Looked much sharper in game 3, especially the Bergeron line.

Gorkys, Witte and Ockimey had taters for PAW yesterday. Corcino and Matheny also found taters. Despite a slow start to the season Matheny has come alive as of late, notching nine hits in his last five games including all four of his home runs thus far in 2019. The 2015 fourth-round draft pick has steadily climbed the ladder in the Red Sox system, and will look to build on his string of strong performances as the summer approaches.

This would be perfect post for the MiLB forum we have on here.

There are some guys they could move, but I'd let this team ride and fix the issues in the offseason. I'm not sure any of their expiring contracts have value on the trade market.

Nah. Everyone being miserable makes these seasons painful.

Betts RF, Benintendi LF, Martinez DH, Bogaerts SS, Devers 3B, Pearce 1B, Núñez 2B, Bradley CF, León C

@PeteAbe Eovaldi faced Holt and Chavis for what amounted to an inning with the coaches, trainers, rotation mates and others watching. He appeared to have the usual giddy-up to his fastball.

Good one.

Mal gets a pass from me.

He's had a couple of good throws from RF showcasing his arm, but that's about it.

DBacks Twitter is not happy with Swi. If Swihart doesn’t start performing he will be DFA’d Why is Blake Swihart still on this team he’s worse than John Ryan Murphy Swihart, good gatch. Lol. At least he makes up for dropped fly balls with his fantastic offense. I am so sick of Blake Swihart Blake Swihart finna get killed on D’backs Twitter in 5... 4... 3... Blake Swihart has no idea what a strike is. .@RedSox Do you want Swihart back? #Dbacks #RedSoxNation Seriously how much would the Dbacks lose by dropping Swihart and bring up Yasmany? Why is Blake Swihart still getting starts

Casas had one regular tater, Durran had an inside the oven version. Kyle Hart became the first pitcher in Triple-A to throw a nine-inning shutout this season as he stifled the IronPigs. Making his Triple-A debut, the 26-year-old left-hander allowed only five hits and struck out eight without walking a batter. Including his Double-A stats, Hart now has a 2.51 ERA and 68 strikeouts over 64 2/3 innings. Signed for $5,000 as a 19th-round pick in 2016, Kyle Hart impressed in smaller sample sizes over his first two years in the system. 2018 was his first full season, and he logged 138 2/3 innings with Portland after not topping 100 innings in any previous season even going back to college. He predictably hit a wall in the middle of last season, but he was able to bounce back and pitch to a 2.06 ERA over his last 48 innings. He carried that success forward to this season, where he has been arguably the top performing starter in the system, with Thaddeus Ward as his main competition. Hart has increased the usage of his slider and cutter this season, and that has allowed his strikeouts per nine innings to jump from 6.49 in 2018 to 9.46 in 2019.

Lololol

Like you believing Adam Conley is a decent pitcher?

People stanning for goddamn Adam Conley is a new low for this place. He's a f***ing nobody.

Adam Conley is a step up from who on this staff exactly? He's worse than Hembree or Workman. He's basically a AAAA guy. Those guys are irrelevant. Their "control" doesn't matter. Who cares if you have an additional 2 years on a AAAA guy? You can get randos like Walden to come up and give you the same production.

Last year, the Cubs got Brandon Kintzler for a 23 year old A ball pitcher that was nowhere near regarded like Dalbec.