Wed, 18 December 2019
Technical difficulties be damned (RIP Chris’ laptop), Chris and Ian cobbled together a mid-December Podcast to tuck under your tree. Noah Song’s active military service saga continues without a definitive resolution. We released new rankings and the guys talk about who’s new, who moved and why some guys need to be seen before getting ranked higher. With the Rule 5 Draft completed, and the Sox making picks, the 40-man roster is a little fuller. Chris and Ian talk about the new guys in the system, as well as the most recent signings. Before cracking open the mailbag, they talk through some of the trade rumors. Finally, they wrap up with a quick discussion of the departure of Brian Bannister and how that affects the coaching staff and system. Listen in! 0:00 – Intros, housekeeping, email us and remember to check us out on Patreon. 4:40 – Noah Song’s military service 9:45 – Rankings updates 15:10 – 40-man roster updates 18:30 – Rule 5 Draft roundup 34:15 – Red Sox system transactions 46:00 – Trade rumors 57:00 - Mailbag Players mentioned in the show Noah Song Chih-Jung Liu Yoan Aybar Luis Perales Kutter Crawford Nathanael Cruz Bobby Dalbec CJ Chatham Marcus Wilson Eduard Bazardo Kyle Hart Josh Rutledge Miguel Gonzalez Jonathan Arauz Javier Guerra Brock Holt Marco Hernandez Tzu-Wei Lin Raynel Espinal Jose Espada Brian Johnson Denyi Reyes Trevor Kelley Sandy Leon Adenys Bautista Blake Swihart Josh Osich Jose Peraza Martin Perez Mookie Betts Jackie Bradley Jr. Got something to say? We love talking about what you want to hear about. Make sure to email us. Love the show? Want to help us out while also getting exclusive goodies? Support the podcast by contributing to us on Patreon! Go to Sox Prospects on Patreon for the details. Podcast Twitter Links: Subscribe on iTunes (please rate and review!) Subscribe on Stitcher (please rate and review!) Listen on Spotify Listen on YouTube Listen on Google Play Music Podcast Archive
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Tue, 19 November 2019
It’s an existential question, and perhaps an appropriate one as the organization ramps up in the most pivotal offseason in recent memory. First, Chris and Ian recap the Sox representatives’ time at the Premier12 tournament, including a quick diversion into the latest news on Noah Song and his military commitment. It’s also everyone’s favorite time - the deadline to protect players from the Rule 5 Draft! Chris and Ian agree on the likely players - 4 of ‘em - added to the 40-man roster. Finally, after a quick examination of the list of 42 teams that would lose their affiliation under MLB’s radical realignment proposal, the guys got into a topic they’ve been teasing all offseason: the potential trade of Mookie Betts. What teams are potential landing spots? What is a realistic return? All that and more on this episode of the podcast! 6:45 - Premier12 wrap-up 10:50 - A quick tangent on Noah Song and the military 16:15 - Rule 5 protection projections 27:12 - A quick look at minor league free agents, and a 2013 draft post-mortem 31:44 - Follow-up on the radical restructuring proposal 40:35 - A complete analysis of the potential trade of Mookie Betts Players mentioned on the show: Bobby Dalbec Tanner Houck Noah Song CJ Chatham Eduard Bazardo Marcus Wilson Yoan Aybar Pedro Castellanos Jhonathan Diaz Rusney Castillo Daniel McGrath Jhon Nunez Jantzen Witte Trey Ball Teddy Stankiewicz Kyle Martin Carlos Asuaje Gabe Speier Mauricio Dubon Jeff Driskel Mookie Betts
Direct download: SPPOD111919.mp3
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Fri, 8 November 2019
J.D. Martinez is coming back. And so are Chris and Ian to detail the latest off-season developments. First on tap, the aforementioned non-opt-out of the Red Sox designated hitter. But Chris and Ian caution, that doesn’t mean he’ll be suiting up for the Sox. Nor does it mean that Mookie Betts is getting dealt. But that’s another show. Continuing on this show, the guys share updates from the Team USA Premier 12 tournament, which features four top ten Sox Prospects. After a quick email from one of our Canadian listeners, Chris and Ian get to the main event. They explain and go in-depth on MLB’s proposal to alter minor league baseball. Make no mistake change is coming to the minors. Listen in! 0:00 – Intros, housekeeping, email us and remember to check us out on Patreon. 3:30 – JD Martinez decided not to opt-out 14:45 – Team USA Premier 12 23:30 – The lost email 26:30 – MLB’s proposal to alter minor league baseball Players mentioned in the show Bobby Dalbec CJ Chatham Tanner Houck Noah Song Esteban Quiroz Che-Hsuan Lin Bubba Bell Zach Daeges Tony Granadillo Justin Masterson Chris Marrero Got something to say? We love talking about what you want to hear about. Make sure to email us. Love the show? Want to help us out while also getting exclusive goodies? Support the podcast by contributing to us on Patreon! Go to Sox Prospects on Patreon for the details. Subscribe on iTunes (please rate and review!) Subscribe on Stitcher (please rate and review!) Listen on Spotify Listen on YouTube Listen on Google Play Music Podcast Archive
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Sat, 2 November 2019
The hot stove fires have been stoked. Ian and Chris discuss the looming offseason. Topping it off, meet Chaim Bloom. The Red Sox took their time and did their due diligence. Bloom brings a creative mind and a collaborative spirit to the ball club. And his first move highlights a course correction. Along with Bloom, the Sox added new coaches to the big league bench. Chris and Ian pivot to rankings. They focus on the challenge of number three. Including a digression on the physics of baseball travel and manufacture. Working through the new rankings, Ian comments on how Instructs differed from prior years. The lack of games made it a challenge to assess the talented DSL guys in the system. We wrap up with the mailbag, both international and domestic editions. Listen in! 0:00 - Intros, housekeeping, email us and remember to check us out on Patreon. 7:30 - Welcome to Boston, Chaim Bloom 25:00 - Coaching hires 28:30 - International signing 34:00 - New offseason rankings 1:02:00 - Instructs looks at DSL guys 1:07:50 - Mailbag: International Edition 1:13:00 - Explaining the new Instructs 1:14:30 - Rest of the mailbag Players mentioned in the show Chih-Jung Liu Yoan Aybar Brock Bell Chase Shugart Kutter Crawford Bryan Mata Triston Casas Jay Groome Gilberto Jimenez Bobby Dalbec Jarren Duran Tanner Houck Noah Song CJ Chatham Thaddeus Ward Ryan Zeferjahn Aldo Ramirez Matthew Lugo Chris Murphy Nick Decker Cameron Cannon Brayan Bello Antoni Flores Cedanne Rafaela Marcus Wilson Jorge Rodriguez Pedro Castellanos Brandon Howlett Darel Belen Brainer Bonaci Bryan Gonzalez Eduardo Lopez Eduard Bazardo Got something to say? We love talking about what you want to hear about. Make sure to email us. Love the show? Want to help us out while also getting exclusive goodies? Support the podcast by contributing to us on Patreon! Go to Sox Prospects on Patreon for the details. Subscribe on iTunes (please rate and review!) Subscribe on Stitcher (please rate and review!) Listen on Spotify Listen on YouTube Listen on Google Play Music Podcast Archive
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Fri, 13 September 2019
You may have heard about this. The Red Sox dismissed Dave Dombrowski Sunday night. Chris and Ian question the timing (of the announcement, not the decision). They make the case for why the club needed to make a change. Ian describes the lack of depth in the upper minors that put the Red Sox in a "No Man's Land" for in-season options. But the discussion is not solely centered on the now departed Dealer Dave. The rosters for the Arizona Fall League are almost entirely set. Boston's contingency is prospect heavy and very interesting. In contrast, clubs are changing the way they handle the fall Instructional Leagues and various foreign winter leagues, which Chris details briefly. And we close the show with an interesting note from the mailbag and a quick update on the clubs in the minor league playoffs. Listen in! 0:00 - Intros, housekeeping, email us and remember to check us out on Patreon. 2:30 - Dombrowski's dismissal 44:40 - Arizona Fall League review 51:00 - How Instructs are changing 59:00 - Listener Mailbag 1:07:20 - Abbreviated Playoff update Players mentioned in the show Mike Shawaryn Sandy Leon Tanner Houck Bryan Mata Jarren Duran Marcus Wilson CJ Chatham Yoan Aybar Stephen Scott Brett Netzer Ryan Fitzgerald Jay Groome Triston Casas Darwinzon Hernandez Gilberto Jimenez Bobby Dalbec Antoni Flores Nick Decker Danny Diaz Bryan Mata Chris Murphy Noah Song Got something to say? We love talking about what you want to hear about. Make sure to email us. Love the show? Want to help us out while also getting exclusive goodies? Support the podcast by contributing to us on Patreon! Go to Sox Prospects on Patreon for the details. Podcast Twitter Links: Subscribe on iTunes (please rate and review!) Subscribe on Stitcher (please rate and review!) Listen on Spotify Listen on YouTube Listen on Google Play Music Podcast Archive
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Mon, 9 September 2019
Even if the ultimate goal of minor league games is player development, winning still matters to those players. With Lowell and Salem qualifying for the post-season, we get more looks. Case in point, Ian saw both Spinner wins last week. He got good looks at Jay Groome, Yusniel Padron-Artiles, and Big Joe Davis among others. Chris and Ian talk through the Salem guys who shined in their post season series. And they close out the show by going through September's system rankings update. Listen in! 0:00 - Intros, housekeeping, email us and remember to check us out on Patreon. 4:15 - Post-season results for Lowell and Salem 13:15 - Scouting Lowell's pitchers 29:30 - Big Joe Davis and the Lowell hitters 43:00 - Updating the book on Ryan Zeferjahn and Aldo Ramirez 52:00 - Salem's post season run 1:06:15 - September rankings update 1:25:00 - Mailbag question Players mentioned in the show Jay Groome Yusniel Padron-Artiles Big Joe Davis Cameron Cannon Roldani Baldwin Ceddanne Rafaela Matthew Lugo Ryan Zeferjahn Aldo Ramirez Nick Decker Thaddeus Ward Tyler Esplin AJ Politi Jarren Duran Gilberto Jimenez Brandon Howlett Brayan Bello Pedro Castellanos Yoan Aybar Jorge Rodriguez Jhonathan Diaz Alex Scherff Got something to say? We love talking about what you want to hear about. Make sure to email us. Love the show? Want to help us out while also getting exclusive goodies? Support the podcast by contributing to us on Patreon! Go to Sox Prospects on Patreon for the details. Podcast Twitter Links: Subscribe on iTunes (please rate and review!) Subscribe on Stitcher (please rate and review!) Listen on Spotify Listen on YouTube Listen on Google Play Music Podcast Archive
Direct download: SPPod_165_-_The_Ballad_of_Big_Joe.mp3
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Mon, 26 August 2019
After focusing on the Lowell Spinners last episode, Chris and Ian emptied their scouting notebooks, which they filled in recent weeks with stops to see the Greenville Drive and Portland Sea Dogs. As if that weren't enough, Red Sox VP of Amateur Scouting Mike Rikard joined the podcast to talk about scouting for the draft generally and the 2019 draft class in particular. Listen in! 0:00 - Intros, housekeeping, email us and remember to check us out on Patreon. Chris mentioned Patreon game updates, visit our Patreon page to get more details on how you can get exclusive access to the latest news from the system 4:30 - Jay Groome returns 11:00 - Greenville scouting update 30:15 - Yoan Aybar promoted to Salem 32:15 - Portland scouting update 1:02:15 - Rikard interview Players mentioned in the show Jay Groome Noah Song Ryan Zeferjahn Yusniel Padron-Artiles Gilberto Jimenez Triston Casas Brandon Howlett Tyler Dearden Kervin Suarez Cole Brannen Kevin Biondic Chase Shugart Denyi Reyes Yoan Aybar Robbie Baker Yorvin Pantoja Alex Demchak Jarren Duran Brett Netzer Marcus Wilson Bryan Mata Daniel McGrath Eduard Bazardo Dedgar Jimenez Jordan Weems Robinson Leyer Matthew Gorst Thaddeus Ward Chris Murphy Mookie Betts Cameron Cannon Bobby Dalbec Matthew Lugo Brock Bell Brendan Cellucci Daniel Bakst Feleipe Franks Got something to say? We love talking about what you want to hear about. Make sure to email us. Love the show? Want to help us out while also getting exclusive goodies? Support the podcast by contributing to us on Patreon! Go to Sox Prospects on Patreon for the details. Podcast Twitter Links: Subscribe on iTunes (please rate and review!) Subscribe on Stitcher (please rate and review!) Listen on Spotify Listen on YouTube Listen on Google Play Music Podcast Archive
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Mon, 19 August 2019
The annual summer hiatus is over. Chris and Ian return to update you with the latest from around the Red Sox' system. First up, they share insights on the DSL guys dealt for Andrew Cashner. The guys do a back of the envelope review of the 2020 big league club bench. From there, Chris goes over the late season promotions. With that covered, Ian and Chris talk about the Lowell Spinners. And man, that club is interesting. There isn't a night where you won't see a dude on the hill. Chris and Ian break down who's shoving, raking and the guys who just need the offseason to get here. In closing, the guys crack open the mailbag to get to your questions. Listen in! 0:00 - Intros, housekeeping, email us and remember to check us out on Patreon. Chris mentioned Patreon game updates, visit our Patreon page to get more details on how you can get exclusive access to the latest news from the system 4:30 - Welcome to Boston, Andrew Cashner 7:30 - Quick look at 2020's big league bench 10:30 - Promotions roundup 24:00 - Lowell's pitching is really interesting 54:00 - The hitters in Lowell are too 1:16:00 - Listener Mailbag Players mentioned in the show Elio Prado Noelberth Romero Sam Travis Michael Chavis Marco Hernandez Bobby Dalbec CJ Chatham Tzu-Wei Lin Tanner Houck Josh Taylor Marcus Wilson Devlin Granberg Kyri Washington Noah Song Yusniel Padron-Artiles Ryan Zeferjahn Chris Murphy Aldo Ramirez Bryan Lucas Gilberto Jimenez Nick Decker Cameron Cannon Antoni Flores Stephen Scott Joe Davis Jhon Nunez Jorge Rodriguez Got something to say? We love talking about what you want to hear about. Make sure to email us. Love the show? Want to help us out while also getting exclusive goodies? Support the podcast by contributing to us on Patreon! Go to Sox Prospects on Patreon for the details. Podcast Twitter Links: Subscribe on iTunes (please rate and review!) Subscribe on Stitcher (please rate and review!) Listen on Spotify Listen on YouTube Listen on Google Play Music Podcast Archive
Direct download: SPPod_163_-_I_want_to_be_from_hot_waters.mp3
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Sun, 14 July 2019
The draft signing deadline has passed, and the Red Sox were busy. Chris and Ian took a look at the organization’s final push to add amateur talent and sized up the 2019 class. Plus, a new month means new rankings and a chance to discuss some promotions and moves to the bullpen, as well as some recent looks at the Lowell Spinners. And we close, as always, with a heaping helping of your emails! Listen in! 0:00: Intro 3:30: Draft signings: Song signed for a Song and Day 3 overslot signings 18:05: New Rankings, including discussion of... - July 2 signings - Bryan Mata moving up (& moving up) - Darwinzon and Houck move to the ‘pen - Checking in on Jimenez & Flores, plus more from Lowell - Thaddeus Ward and pitch design 49:35: Listener emails: answers about Mookie, Houck, and Song, among others Players discussed: Cameron Cannon Noah Song Chris Murphy Cody Scroggins Stephen Scott Brendan Cellucci Blake Loubier Karson Simas Bradley Blalock Feleipe Franks Bryan Mata Darwinzon Hernandez Tanner Houck Gilberto Jimenez Matthew Lugo Thaddeus Ward Brock Bell Marcus Wilson Felix Cepeda Eduard Bazardo Aldo Ramirez Jaxx Groshans Daniel Bakst Nick Northcut Bryan Lucas Jarren Duran Mookie Betts Bobby Dalbec CJ Chatham
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Thu, 20 June 2019
With the short season clubs starting to get into full swing, Chris and Ian have a lot to talk about as we enter the busiest time of the year. The guys discuss what the Chris Owings signing means for the organization's roster depth, Michael Chavis' adjustments, Rafael Devers becoming one of the club's best players, and some draft signings to open things. Ian provides some updates from Lowell's opening weekend on Antoni Flores, Nick Decker, Gilberto Jimenez, Nick Northcut and more. Chris then takes over, analyzing some of the early returns from the DSL and looking at quick starts from Bryan Gonzalez, Albert Feliz, Brainer Bonaci, and more. A listener email asks about Jarren Duran's raw power and whether Decker could rise in the rankings. Listen in! 0:00 - Intros, housekeeping, email us and remember to check us out on Patreon. And as a reminder, we're in the midst of our Annual Donation Drive. We need your help and every contribution makes a difference. 6:00 - Chris Owings and the infield depth 10:00 - MLB updates: Hernandez, Chavis, Devers 13:15 - Draft signings roundup 24:00 - Scouting reports from Lowell 56:15 - Early returns from the DSL 1:07:15 - Listener Mailbag Players mentioned in the show Chris Owings Marco Hernandez Michael Chavis Rafael Devers Cameron Cannon Ryan Zeferjahn Jaxx Groshans Chris Murphy Brock Bell Wil Dalton Cody Scroggins Stephen Scott Matthew Lugo Noah Song Antoni Flores Nick Decker Gilberto Jimenez Nick Northcut Yusniel Padron-Artiles Yasel Santana Joan Martinez Jonathan Diaz Eduardo Lopez Eduardo Vaughan Bryan Gonzalez Albert Feliz Giancarlos Santana Brainer Bonaci Elio Prado Jarren Duran Got something to say? We love talking about what you want to hear about. Make sure to email us. Love the show? Want to help us out while also getting exclusive goodies? Support the podcast by contributing to us on Patreon! Go to Sox Prospects on Patreon for the details. Podcast Twitter Links: Subscribe on iTunes (please rate and review!) Subscribe on Stitcher (please rate and review!) Listen on Spotify Listen on YouTube Listen on Google Play Music Podcast Archive
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Thu, 13 June 2019
The 2019 draft is in the books, and it’s time for Chris and Ian to break it all down! Off the heels of our recap of the first two picks, we examined trends and discussed noteworthy players selected in rounds 3-40. Plus, we’ve got new June rankings, including a new top prospect, and the guys broke it all down. And as always, we answer your listener emails! Listen in! 0:00 – Intro, and it’s the SoxProspects.com Donations Drive. 5:15 – Transactions highlighted by Bryan Mata and Marco Hernandez returns 10:18 – Mike Shawaryn, reliever 11:55 – The Michael Chavis update and the Boston first base situation 20:40 – 2019 Draft Recap 43:35 – Triston Casas at #1, and the rest of the June rankings update 1:01:40 – Listener Mailbag: Eduard Bazardo, comparing Chavis and Shaw, drafting pitchers, and Jay Groome Players discussed: Bryan Mata Marco Hernandez Brian Johnson Mike Shawaryn Michael Chavis Josh Ockimey Sam Travis Dylan Hardy Cameron Cannon Matthew Lugo Ryan Zaferjahn Noah Song Jaxx Groshans Brock Bell Chris Murphy Wil Dalton Sebastian Keane Jordan Beck Aaron Roberts Oraj Anu Daniel Bakst Felipe Franks Thayer Thomas Caleb Hill Triston Casas Thaddeus Ward Devlin Granberg Bobby Dalbec Jarren Duran Darwinzon Hernandez Jay Groome CJ Chatham Antoni Flores Tanner Houck Durbin Feltman Ryan Fitzgerald Kyle Hart Enmanuel De Jesus Eduard Bazardo Travis Shaw Jalen Beeks Got something to say? We love talking about what you want to hear about. Make sure to email us. Love the show? Want to help us out while also getting exclusive goodies? Support the podcast by contributing to us on Patreon! Go to Sox Prospects on Patreon for the details. Podcast Twitter Links: Subscribe on iTunes (please rate and review!) Subscribe on Stitcher (please rate and review!) Listen on Spotify Listen on YouTube Listen on Google Play Music Podcast Archive Thanks to The Ludlow Thieves for our intro music. Check them out on Spotify!
Direct download: SoxProspects.com_Podcast_Episode_160.mp3
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Tue, 4 June 2019
It's that time of year: the Red Sox are adding some new blood to the system! On the first night of the 2019 MLB Draft, Boston selected Arizona shortstop Cameron Cannon and Puerto Rican shortstop Matthew Lugo. Chris and Ian hopped on for some SoxProspects After Dark analysis of the picks, plus some quick thoughts on outfielder Jarren Duran's promotion to Portland and a mea culpa on missing Greenville right-hander Thaddeus Ward when they discussed pending promotions last week. Listen in! Players discussed: Cameron Cannon Matthew Lugo Jarren Duran Thaddeus Ward Got something to say? We love talking about what you want to hear about. Make sure to email us. Love the show? Want to help us out while also getting exclusive goodies? Support the podcast by contributing to us on Patreon! Go to Sox Prospects on Patreon for the details. Podcast Twitter Links: • @SPChrisHatfield • @IanCundall • @SoxProspects Subscribe on iTunes (please rate and review!) Subscribe on Stitcher (please rate and review!) Listen on Spotify Listen on YouTube Listen on Google Play Music Podcast Archive
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Fri, 31 May 2019
Fresh off his tour of Athens and the Hellenic Republic (many olives were crushed) Chris rejoins Ian to get back into the groove in our first podcast of the summer. With Memorial Day in our rearview mirror, the guys turn their attention to the draft coming up next week. They pivot to Michael Chavis who will not be heading back to Pawtucket any time soon. Next Chris and Ian tackle the likely prospect promotions to hit in the coming weeks. Ian notes the worrisome shoulder issue that has sidelined Bryan Mata. And the guys close out the show with a quick peak into the mailbag to talk about the new baseballs in Triple A, the scouting scale and two prospects who look to be in line for big league gigs in the coming years. Plus, we welcome back the Ludlow Thieves. Listen in! 0:00 - Intros, housekeeping, email us and remember to check us out on Patreon where you can get updated scouting reports right after we go to the park by signing up to contribute at the $2 or higher level. 5:00 - Early draft talk 9:00 - Michael Chavis hits home runs 16:00 - Prospect promotion season 37:00 - Injury updates 38:30 - Mailbag time Players mentioned in the show Christopher Acosta Michael Chavis Alex Demchak Rio Gomez Jarren Duran Bobby Dalbec Chandler Shepherd Ryan Fitzgerald Marco Hernandez CJ Chatham Devlin Granberg Triston Casas Brandon Howlett Nick Northcut Joan Martinez Bryan Mata Josh Ockimey Got something to say? We love talking about what you want to hear about. Make sure to email us. Love the show? Want to help us out while also getting exclusive goodies? Support the podcast by contributing to us on Patreon! Go to Sox Prospects on Patreon for the details. Podcast Twitter Links:
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Sun, 5 May 2019
Chris is ready for his trip to Greece and all the Feta cheese he can eat. But before it’s wheels up, he and Ian cover a lot of ground in the first podcast of May. First up is a look at the way power numbers at AAA are going to impact various fringy power guys in the Sox system. Then they talk about the new second baseman with the big club. This kid has got plenty of raw and is showing it in games. Chris brings up a provision in the CBA regarding rehab assignments, which leads us into an injury update. Finally, the guys break down the new May Rankings. Lots to cover and so little time, so Listen in! 0:00 – Intros, housekeeping, email us and remember to check us out on Patreon where you can get updated scouting reports right after we go to the park by signing up to contribute at the $2 or higher level. 5:00 – An early mailbag 15:45 – Your new starting second baseman: Michael Chavis 20:00 – Rehab rules and injury updates 27:00 – May rankings update 55:00 – Timing for promotions Players mentioned in the show Pedro Castellanos Jarren Duran CJ Chatham Bobby Dalbec Darwinzon Hernandez Mike Miller Rusney Castillo Michael Chavis Dustin Pedroia Steve Pearce Brock Holt Tzu-Wei Lin Triston Casas Bryan Mata Durbin Feltman Marcus Wilson Alex Scherff Brayan Bello Kutter Crawford Zach Schellenger Denyi Reyes Mike Shawaryn Thaddeus Ward Ryan Fitzgerald Yoan Aybar Alexander Montero Andrew Schwaab Kyle Hart Tanner Nishioka Joan Martinez Got something to say? We love talking about what you want to hear about. Make sure to email us. Love the show? Want to help us out while also getting exclusive goodies? Support the podcast by contributing to us on Patreon! Go to Sox Prospects on Patreon for the details. Podcast Twitter Links: • @SPChrisHatfield • @IanCundall • @SoxProspects Subscribe on iTunes (please rate and review!) Subscribe on Stitcher (please rate and review!) Listen on Spotify Listen on YouTube Listen on Google Play Music Podcast Archive
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Tue, 23 April 2019
We have a lot to discuss. Chavis is up. Swihart is out. And Christian Vazquez is…playing second base? You know, all these moves, it’s starting to feel like the Sox might be scuffling and scrambling and oh yeah. It’s time, isn’t it? Panic mode engaged! Chris and Ian wade into the fray to break down Chavis’ debut. Chris rants about how poorly the Red Sox handled Blake Swihart in the last couple of years. And then the guys get back to the system. We meet Marcus Wilson, who comes to the system in the Swihart deal. Plus, both Ian and Chris got to the ballpark. The guys break down several prospects with extended scouting reports. And speaking of trips to the ballpark, did you know you can get updated scouting reports right after we go to the park by signing up at Patreon and contributing at the $2 level? Visit Sox Prospects on Patreon for the details. No mailbag today, but get your emails and tweets in for our next episode, but for now Listen in! 0:00 – Intros, housekeeping, email us and remember to check us out on Patreon. 2:45 – Michael Chavis gets the call 19:30 – DFAing Blake Swihart, a rant 49:30 – Meet Marcus Wilson 53:00 – Ian saw Pawtucket 1:00:30 – Chris saw Salem Players mentioned in the show Michael Chavis Garrett Benge Tony Renda Tzu-Wei Lin Mike Miller Blake Swihart Christian Vazquez Sandy Leon Brock Holt Ryan Lavarnway Marcus Wilson Mike Shawaryn Josh Taylor Travis Lakins Josh Ockimey Jarren Duran Ryan Fitzgerald Pedro Castellanos Enmanuel De Jesus Kutter Crawford Andrew Politi Jake Cosart Got something to say? We love talking about what you want to hear about. Make sure to email us. Love the show? Want to help us out while also getting exclusive goodies? Support the podcast by contributing to us on Patreon! Go to Sox Prospects on Patreon for the details. Podcast Twitter Links: • @SPChrisHatfield • @IanCundall • @SoxProspects Subscribe on iTunes (please rate and review!) Subscribe on Stitcher (please rate and review!) Listen on Spotify Listen on YouTube Listen on Google Play Music Podcast Archive
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Tue, 9 April 2019
Yeah, about that World Series title defense—Chris and Ian have some thoughts. First up, now is not the time to panic. As Ian notes, the West Coast swing always presents challenges. And second, minor league baseball is back. The full-season affiliates are playing games and the guys are dialed in to break down the rosters and share more thoughts from camp. (Speaking of camp, make sure you check out our new Patreon benefit – Game Updates.) Ian goes over his impressions of a stacked Portland roster. They discuss the talent in Greenville, highlighting the depth of teenage talent in the system. The break down the rest of the system, plus the guys who stood out in camp who did not make a full season roster. And the guys bust open the mailbag to close out the show. Listen in! 0:00 – Intros, housekeeping, email us and remember to check us out on Patreon 3:00 – The big club’s struggles to start the season 9:30 – Opening rosters decisions 1:14:30 – Mailbag Players mentioned in the show Colten Brewer Brian Johnson Brock Holt Tzu-Wei Lin Marcus Walden Chandler Shepherd Blake Swihart Sandy Leon Michael Chavis Josh Ockimey Sam Travis Bobby Dalbec Chad De La Guerra Mike Shawaryn Travis Lakins Darwinzon Hernandez Tanner Houck CJ Chatham Durbin Feltman Denyi Reyes Jordan Weems Brett Netzer Bryan Mata Kutter Crawford Joan Matinez Jake Thompson Andrew Politi Jarren Duran Pedro Castellanos Tanner Nishioka Ryan Fitzgerald Alex Scherff Thad Ward Brayan Bello Yasel Santana Chris Machamer Yoan Aybar Triston Casas Brandon Howlett Tyler Esplin Devlin Granberg Antoni Flores Nick Decker Nick Northcut Danny Diaz Gilberto Jimenez Miguel Suero Osvaldo De La Rosa Jonathan Diaz Got something to say? We love talking about what you want to hear about. Make sure to email us. Love the show? Want to help us out while also getting exclusive goodies? Support the podcast by contributing to us on Patreon! Go to Sox Prospects on Patreon for the details. Podcast Twitter Links: Subscribe on iTunes (please rate and review!) Subscribe on Stitcher (please rate and review!) Listen on Spotify Listen on YouTube Listen on Google Play Music Podcast Archive
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Wed, 13 March 2019
JetBlue is bustling. There’s new grass on the field. The Sox are playing and getting geared up for the defense of their World Series victory. (It never gets old saying that) And with Spring in the air, Chris, Ian, Mike and the team are getting ready for their annual trip to the Fort. In this preview episode, Chris and Ian talk about the prospect stars from the first few weeks of major league camp, with Michael Chavis and Darwinzon Hernandez off to particularly hot starts. Then they break down the guys they are most looking forward to seeing on the back fields of minor league camp. And to close it out, they break open the mailbag to talk about the highest ceilings in the system. Listen in! 0:00 – Intros, housekeeping, email us and remember to check us out on Patreon, where we are adding a new perk for our Patreon supporters 9:45 – Spring Training camp stars 27:30 – Who we want to see in camp 57:45 – Mailbag Players mentioned in the show Michael Chavis Darwinzon Hernandez Bobby Dalbec Jonathan Diaz Roldani Baldwin Pedro Castellanos Triston Casas Danny Diaz Brandon Howlett Nick Northcutt Tanner Nishioka Chad De La Guerra Brett Netzer Antoni Flores Jose Vinicio Andre Colon CJ Chatham Tzu-Wei Lin Gilberto Jimenez Nick Decker Jarren Duran Angel Maita Tyler Dearden Tyler Esplin Bryce Brentz Marino Campana Alex Scherff Kutter Crawford Denyi Reyes Brayan Bello Chase Shugart Tanner Houck Zach Schellenger Yoan Aybar Durbin Feltman Christopher Acosta Jay Groome Got something to say? We love talking about what you want to hear about. Make sure to email us. Love the show? Want to help us out while also getting exclusive goodies? Support the podcast by contributing to us on Patreon! Go to Sox Prospects on Patreon for the details. Podcast Twitter Links: • @SPChrisHatfield • @IanCundall • @SoxProspects Subscribe on iTunes (please rate and review!) Subscribe on Stitcher (please rate and review!) Listen on Spotify Listen on YouTube Listen on Google Play Music Podcast Archive
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Fri, 15 February 2019
Pitchers and catchers have begun to arrive in Fort Myers. Baseball is back and so are we. Chris and Ian bust open the mailbag to answer your questions. Would the Red Sox ever use an opener? Chris and Ian go deep on that, and the state of starting pitching development in the Red Sox system. The guys bat around some timelines for Michael Chavis’ debut. They look at the bullpen (again). Ian talks about the ultimate role of Mike Shawaryn. They discuss the Trey Ball hitting project. Jay Groome is throwing again. And finally, Chris and Ian take a look at the latest Sox system rankings from Keith Law at ESPN.com and from Kiley McDaniel and Eric Longenhagen at Fangraphs. Listen in! 0:00 – Intros, housekeeping, email us and remember to check us out on Patreon [http://patreon.com/soxprospects]. 12:00 – Emails 26:45 – Twitter Mailbag 51:00 – More Outside Rankings Players mentioned in the show Esteban Quiroz Colten Brewer Brian Johnson Durbin Feltman Chase Shugart Thad Ward Jay Groome Tanner Houck Alex Scherff Jake Thompson Shaun Anderson Mike Shawaryn Alexander Montero Brayan Bello Miguel Suero Aldo Ramirez Michael Chavis Sam Travis Brian Ellington Bobby Poyner Ryan Brasier Erasmo Ramirez Trey Ball Austin Rei Alex Scherff Antoni Flores Nick Decker Bobby Dalbec Zach Schellenger Got something to say? We love talking about what you want to hear about. Make sure to email us. Love the show? Want to help us out while also getting exclusive goodies? Support the podcast by contributing to us on Patreon! Go to Sox Prospects on Patreon for the details. Podcast Twitter Links: Subscribe on iTunes (please rate and review!) Subscribe on Stitcher (please rate and review!) Listen on Spotify Listen on YouTube Listen on Google Play Music Podcast Archive
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Thu, 7 February 2019
The countdown to Spring Training is on, and what better way to get geared up for the season than with a special guest: Red Sox VP of Amateur Scouting Mike Rikard! Mike shared insights on his career in the game-including almost 15 years with the Red Sox, the scouting process, and running a draft. With four drafts as the organization's scouting director under his belt, the guys also asked about some of his more noteworthy picks like Andrew Benintendi and Jay Groome, as well as the well-received class of 2018. Plus, Chris and Ian briefly discussed some of the team's slew of recent minor league signings. Listen in! 0:00 - Intros, housekeeping, email us and remember to check us out on Patreon. 5:30 - Late winter news 16:45 - Meet Mike Rikard 37:00 - Picking Benintendi 42:00 - The Groome draft 47:00 - Early returns on 2018 51:00 - What's ahead More Podcasty Goodness Alert: Catch Ian on the Over the Monster Podcast Players mentioned in the show Bryce Brentz Daniel Schlereth Jenrry Mejia Trey Ganns Taylor Ahearn Austin Glorius Lukas Young Jordan Betts Ryan Scott Ramfis Berroa Brandon Howlett Andrew Benintendi Ben Taylor Bobby Poyner Logan Allen Jay Groome Jarren Duran Chase Shugart Josh Reddick Hunter Strickland Casey Kelly Got something to say? We love talking about what you want to hear about. Make sure to email us. Love the show? Want to help us out while also getting exclusive goodies? Support the podcast by contributing to us on Patreon! Go to Sox Prospects on Patreon for the details. Podcast Twitter Links:
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Sat, 12 January 2019
Happy New Year! Chris and Ian kick off 2019 with a very special guest. They welcome the Boston Globe’s Alex Speier (@alexspeier) back to the podcast for his unofficial annual appearance. Alex writes up the Sox top 10 prospects for Baseball America and holds court on the state of the system and all things Red Sox. Chris and Ian ask about Alex’s recent articles (check out the links below). He shares what makes this year’s rankings so unusual. Chris goes over both the depth at the corners in both the upper and lower minors and what the future of front office looks like. The guys wrap things up with a lightning round that highlights the most intriguing players in the system today. Listen in! 0:00 – Intros, housekeeping, email us and remember to check us out on Patreon. 3:30 – Overhauling the Red Sox pitching infrastructure 16:30 – Alex’s Top 5 22:00 – System depth at the corners 29:00 – Looking at the future of the front office 34:00 – The rest of the off-season 41:00 – Lightning round Make sure you check out Alex’s recent articles at the Globe: How the Red Sox Rebuilt their Pitching Infrastructure How the Red Sox Turned Fenway Park into a Biomechanics Lab for Prospects Players mentioned in the show Ryan Brasier Stephen Nogosek Gerson Bautista Craig Hansen Bryce Cox Daniel Bard Jalen Beeks Bobby Dalbec Michael Chavis Jay Groome Triston Casas Antoni Flores Nick Northcut Brandon Howlett Rafael Devers Josh Ockimey Sam Travis Danny Diaz Christian Vazquez Blake Swihart Tzu-Wei Lin Marco Hernandez Darwinzon Hernandez Pedro Castellanos Gilberto Jimenez Jarren Duran Zach Schellenger Got something to say? We love talking about what you want to hear about. Make sure to email us. Love the show? Want to help us out while also getting exclusive goodies? Support the podcast by contributing to us on Patreon! Go to Sox Prospects on Patreon for the details. Podcast Twitter Links: • @SPChrisHatfield • @IanCundall • @SoxProspects Subscribe on iTunes (please rate and review!) Subscribe on Stitcher (please rate and review!) Listen on Spotify Listen on YouTube Listen on Google Play Music Podcast Archive
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