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The trade deadline is right around the corner. With one swap in the books, Chris and Ian bid farewell to Jalen Beeks. They look ahead to potential upgrades to the big-league club, whether in the bullpen or at the keystone. Ian has been to Lowell and updates us on the progress of several promising young players in short-season ball. Then Chris and Ian break down the mid-season re-rankings from Baseball America and MLB Pipeline, in particular why their top fives look a bit different than ours. Ian talks about why Jay Groome is his number two guy in the system. Chris explains the challenges hitters with a first base-only defensive profile face. And the guys debate whether a hitter can shove. Despite Ian's claim to the contrary, they can't. Pitchers shove. Hitters rake. (Chris's note: Thank you, Joe)

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Podcast Show Notes 

0:00 - Intros, housekeeping, email us and remember to check us out on Patreon. Plus, it's the SoxProspects 2018 Donation Drive
03:30 - Beeks-Eovaldi trade analysis
24:00 - Latest from Lowell
36:30 - Midseason rankings from BA and MLB and the system's top five

Players mentioned in the show

 
 
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As we reach the major league All-Star Break, Chris and Ian update us on changes in the site rankings, including the additions of the top international signee and final draft signings. Ian has seen Lowell and reports on a very interesting Spinners roster. Durbin Feltman is (was?) dealing. Jarren Duran is very fast. Meanwhile, Chris ventured to luxurious Woodbridge to see Salem. Bobby Dalbec is mashing. Bryan Mata is very young (and in the Futures Game, which Chris was also at). We also got to your emails. Ian weighs in on the challenges of scouting just the stat line. And leading off, Chris shared some good news: You should be getting podcast goodness more regularly now. You’re welcome.

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Podcast Show Notes

0:00 - Intros, housekeeping, email us and remember to check us out on Patreon. Plus, it's the SoxProspects 2018 Donation Drive
03:30 - July 15th rankings update
26:30 - J2 signings
29:30 - Final draft signings update
35:00 - Scouting the system: Lowell
46:15 - Scouting the system: Salem
1:04:00 - Emails

Players mentioned in the show

Bobby Dalbec
Tzu-Wei Lin
Roniel Raudes
Jarren Duran
Durbin Feltman
Denyi Reyes
Kutter Crawford
Jhonathan Diaz
Eduardo Lopez
Chris Machamer
Thad Ward
Tyler Dearden
Devlin Granberg
Kole Cottam
Tyler Esplin
Michael Chavis
Bryan Mata
Tanner Houck
Matt Barnes
CJ Chatham
Brett Netzer
Darwinzon Hernadez
Christopher Acosta
Ryan Brasier
Ty Buttrey

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Category:general -- posted at: 10:36pm EDT

Surely, you can't be serious! It looks like Chris and Ian picked the right time to record a podcast. The new rankings have landed. The Red Sox have locked in their draft picks in the upright position. International signings are cleared for take-off. Join Chris and Ian as they taxi through the system. Their first stop is the Steve Pearce trade. They go over the likelihood of more trades to add to Boston's budget for the July 2 prospects. Chris highlights the big movers and all the debuts in the new rankings. Ian recaps who he's seen at Pawtucket and Lowell.

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Podcast Show Notes

0:00 - Intros, housekeeping, email us and remember to check us out on Patreon. Plus, it's the SoxProspects 2018 Donation Drive
02:15 - Farewell Santiago Espinal
10:45 - More trades are coming
13:30 - International free agency preview
16:30 - New rankings for July
24:30 - Quick draft signings update
27:45 - More rankings talk
33:30 - Notables at AAA: Buttrey, Travis and Jerez
43:45 - Jarren Duran could be a guy
47:00 - Stateside debut of Alexander Montero
52:00 - Emails

Players mentioned in the show

Sam Travis
Santiago Espinal
Michael Chavis
Bryan Mata
Tanner Houck
Tristan Casas
Nick Decker
Danny Diaz
Antoni Flores
Nick Northcut
Durbin Feltman
Travis Lakins
Ty Buttrey
Williams Jerez
Jarren Duran
Alexander Montero
Jordan Weems

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