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That's right, Alex Speier's on the Podcast! Our man with the Boston Globe, fresh off of submitting his top 30 prospects for the Baseball America Prospect Handbook, joined us to talk about all things at Fenway and Down on the Farm. We've even got a bit of a throwback for the Sox farm OGs!

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Direct download: SPPod_236.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:29pm EDT

Well, that was certainly a couple of interesting weeks! The Red Sox headed into the lockout with a flurry of activity, with three pitcher signings and the trade that brought JBJ back and a couple of new prospects into the Top 30. Chris and Ian dished on the transactions, the lockout, and even mixed in some season-end rankings talk and as always, your emails!

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Direct download: SPPod_235.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:37pm EDT

Last week, the Red Sox added the four players we thought were sure things to the 40-man roster... and nobody else. What does that mean? Chris and Ian break it down, then look ahead to free agency and potential Red Sox targets. Plus, we've got a big old bag of your emails as our Thanksgiving appetizer. 

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Direct download: SPPod_234.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:35pm EDT

A former top prospect in the SoxProspects rankings (Summer 2015) has left the organization, and Chris and Ian broke down Eduardo Rodirguez's departure and gave some thoughts on early rumors linking the Red Sox to free agents. Plus, the Rule 5 Draft protection deadline is this Friday. The guys broke down the long list of potential additions and picks and spelled out how a long list of candidates does not mean there's a logjam.

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Direct download: SPPod_233.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:12pm EDT

With freshly restored wills (and internet), Chris and Ian opened the offseason officially with a new podcast. The guys reviewed the end of the Red Sox playoff run and how they did on their pre-season predictions before looking ahead to the next milestones of the offseason, in particular decisions on contract options and qualifying offers. There were some recent transactions (players and coaches) to discuss, and updates on the Arizona Fall League and international winter leagues to be had. Then, as always, your emails.

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Direct download: SPPod_232.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:04pm EDT

The Red Sox dropped game 5 of the ALCS minutes before Chris and Ian got on the line, but it's not all doom and gloom on this episode. As the Red Sox head to Houston for the end of the series, where do things stand? Chris and Ian broke down what has and has not worked thus far for Boston. Meanwhile, the Arizona Fall League is making its triumphant return after a one-year layoff, and while Triston Casas has two home runs in the season's first week, he's not the biggest Red Sox story from Scottsdale. Is Jeter Downs' hot start for real? What does it mean going forward? The guys discussed, and added some quick rankings update thoughts to close.

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Direct download: SPPod_231.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:44am EDT

Nice and simple: The Red Sox are moving on to the ALCS. Chris and Ian break down the ALDS win over the Rays, preview the ALCS against the Astros, and leave it up to you to determine if Chris made it weird with his Dancing on My Own reference.

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Direct download: SPPod_230.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:12pm EDT

It's playoff time and the Red Sox have one win in the books! Chris and Ian recapped the Wild Card Game win over the Yankees and preview the ALDS against the Rays (including a discussion of the potential roster that will likely sound hilarious in hindsight - we'll address that next week...). Back in the minors, we finally know the Red Sox delegation to the Arizona Fall League, which included a few surprises in addition to the system's top prospect, Triston Casas. We wrapped with a spirited discussion of the SoxProspects.com All-Stars and award winners for the 2021 season and, of course, your emails!

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Direct download: SPPod_229.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:59pm EDT

The Red Sox are fighting for their playoff lives. The Triple-A and DSL affiliates are in their final week. Fewer teams, but still plenty to discuss. Chris and Ian weigh in on the Red Sox wild card hopes, Jeter Downs' late-season resurgence, and the first set of players seemingly confirmed for Fall camp. Then your emails led to an extended discussion of the rules changes tested in the minor leagues this year, and more!

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Direct download: SPPod228.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:33pm EDT

While Worcester continues through the final stretch, the rest of the minors have wrapped up their seasons. With the near end of the season, we have a final round of promotions to Worcester to discuss. In addition, Ian had a long strange trip getting to Salem, and shares his notes on the interesting prospects. As promised Chris and Ian talk about Bobby Dalbec's breakout. The guys run down the system awards that the Red Sox announced recently. And finally we get to your emails, which were exceptional, as always. 
 
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Direct download: SPPod_227_Scouting_Salem_and_Late_Season_Promotions.mp3
Category:Baseball -- posted at: 1:35pm EDT

With the minor league season winding down, there's no less to discuss on the SoxProspects Pod. Ian and Chris got on the horn to discuss the MLB debuts of Kutter Crawford and Connor Seabold, the minor league playoff picture, and the pending announcements of which Sox farmhands will be heading to the Arizona Fall League. They also analyzed the movers and shakers in our most recent rankings update, then closed, as always, with your emails.
 
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Direct download: SPPod_226_Debuts_and_Playoff_Pushes.mp3
Category:Baseball -- posted at: 12:10pm EDT

Chris and Ian sat down recently with Paul Toboni, Red Sox Director of Amateur Scouting, to discuss his career, how the Red Sox scout and approach the draft, and of course, the two drafts for which he's had the helm. Lots of great information ahead regarding the scouting of Nick Yorke and Marcelo Mayer, how the Red Sox set a draft board, what exactly "building process" is, and more!

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Direct download: SPPod_225.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:36am EDT

With 8 members of the MLB club on the COVID-related IL, what better way to replace the negative with some positive than listening to the fruits of Ian's trip to Greenvile? Want the goods on Nick Yorke, Jay Groome, and the rest of a solid Drive team? Look no further. In addition, the guys did discuss the situation in Boston (well, St. Pete) and the news of the past week, including the promotions of the likes of Groome, Jeremy Wu-Yelland, and a number of 2021 draftees. Listen in!

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Direct download: SPPod_224.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:30pm EDT

Another week, another promotion, but this one's a biggie, as 2020 first-round pick Nick Yorke has raked his way up to Greenville. Chris and Ian have thoughts on the long-awaited bump upward for the second baseman, as well as the re-appearance of Blaze Jordan, further roster machinations in Boston, and other news. Plus, Ian got some reports on Worcester pitchers Connor Seabold and Kutter Crawford, the guys discuss the newest midseason top 100 list from MLB.com, and of course, your emails!
 
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Direct download: SPPod_223_Yorke_moving_up.mp3
Category:Baseball -- posted at: 3:27pm EDT

It's mid-August and the high-energy anticipation and examination of the draft, trade deadline, and signing deadline are all behind us! Chris and Ian got on the horn for our first Checking Levels that includes the complexes. Who is performing? Who is disappointing? The guys looked at both as well as how the weather might be the biggest story at the complexes so far - and what that tells us about a post-realignment world. Plus, we examine the status of Jarren Duran and Tanner Houck in Boston, more promotions, whether the system is improving as much as Baseball America says it is, and of course, your emails!

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Direct download: SPPod_222.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:10pm EDT

With the minor league season delayed by a month, the August rankings update also served as the official "midsdeason" update, and boy, did this update ever shake things up! In addition to the debuts of the 2021 draftees—including the answer to the question of whether Marcelo Meyer would debut at number 1—we saw an incredible amount of movement as reports came in from all levels, including the complex leagues. Who rose? Who fell? And why? Chris and Ian dished about all of it, in addition to talking about the Red Sox pitching shakeup, the weekly promotions update, and of course, your emails!
 
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Direct download: SPPod_221_Rankings_Shake_Up.mp3
Category:Baseball -- posted at: 5:00pm EDT

Well that sure was something! One of the most hectic weeks in recent memory, which closed the busiest month in SoxProspects history, led off with another set of promotions in the never-ending promotion season, then exploded into a hectic trade deadline and surprising draft signing deadline. Chris and Ian look at whether the Red Sox did enough to improve the MLB club via trade, and examine what happened with the failure to sign second-round pick Jud Fabian. We close, as always, with your emails!

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Direct download: SPPod_220.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 6:00am EDT

It's late July, which means both the MLB trade deadline and the draft signing deadline are approaching? Will the Red Sox trade for a first baseman? Will they sign Jud Fabian? Will we be able to keep the two deadlines straight? It's always a question as things get hectic on the player acquisition front! Chris and Ian talked about both pending deadlines as well as (finally) the AAA debut of Connor Seabold, another round of promotions led by Kutter Crawford, and your emails!

Direct download: SPPod_219.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:22am EDT

With another draft in the books, the guys brought back MLB Pipeline's Jim Callis for his regular visit to the show! He discussed the Red Sox' draft, including where Marcelo Mayer is going to rank on his list, which players might (or might not) need overslot deals to sign, and more! Before our esteemed guest, the guys checked in for the first three games of the Jarren Duran era, then crowed a bit about calling the recall of Tanner Houck. Then Chris ate some crow for saying that the Red Sox would not acquire anyone for CJ Chatham, as Victor Santos has become the newest Sox prospect. After our normal transactions check-in, we got to more of your terrific emails!
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Direct download: SPPod_218.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:26pm EDT

The 2021 draft is in the books and Chris and Ian are back to cover the entire slate of selections… BUT FIRST, AN EMERGENCY ADDENDUM!  Jarren Duran received the call to New York to join the Red Sox for his first MLB call-up. Chris and Ian hopped back on to discuss what they expect from the system’s second-ranked prospect, what other moves might be coming, and what this means for the Red Sox lineup.  That out of the way, they review the latest round of promotions and other news from the system. They break down the extension Matt Barnes signed and talk about Connor Seabold’s eagerly anticipated system debut. The guys also talk about which other players have been tabbed to play in the Olympics and their impressions from the Futures Game. Then Chris and Ian talk through all the day 2 and 3 picks the Red Sox made. Finally, they get to a lot of terrific questions in a Mega Mailbag!Thanks for writing in and make sure to send your questions to podcast@soxprospects.com

0:00 - Intros, housekeeping, email us and remember to check us out on Patreon and we’re conducting our annual Donation Drive
3:20 - Emergency Duran call-up addendum
17:15 - News: More promotions, Barnes extension, Seabold finally makes his Red Sox debut, and more
32:30 - More Olympics: Reyes, Baldwin, and Mieses on Team DR
35:30 - Downs and Bello at the Futures Game
40:45 - Draft Recap
1:17:45 - Mega Mailbag

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Direct download: SPPod_217_-_Draft_Recap.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 5:35pm EDT

Patreon supporters were given access to Chris and Ian's first take reactions to Boston's selection of shortstop Marcelo Mayer with the fourth-overall pick on Sunday night. To get perks such as early access to the podcast, access to the Patreon Game Updates, and more, support us on Patreon.com/soxprospects!

Direct download: Patreon_Draft_special.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:32pm EDT

It's July and another jam-packed episode of the podcast. With the Draft around the corner, the guys welcomed ESPN Insider Kiley McDaniel to the show to discuss the players who might be fits for the Red Sox at the 4th overall pick in Sunday night's draft. But first, the guys had plenty of news to talk about. The promotion wheel is turning, and the Red Sox opened a 40-man roster spot with a transaction many of you have asked us about... but with a different player. And why did Jarren Duran get shut out of both the Team USA and Futures Game rosters? Plus, the guys talked about the July 1 rankings update and, as always, answered your emails. Told ya, jam-packed! Thanks for writing in and make sure to send your questions to podcast@soxprospects.com

0:00 - Intros, housekeeping, email us and remember to check us out on Patreon and we’re conducting our annual Donation Drive
4:30 - Transactions - Promotions, Bazardo to the 60-day
14:45 - Olympics and Futures announcements... with no Duran?
22:30 - Short report from Worcester (thanks, rain)
35:00 - July Rankings update
48:45 - Mailbag
1:00:00 - Draft Preview with ESPN Insider Kiley McDaniel
 
Players Mentioned
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Direct download: SPPod_Ep._216_-_Draft_Preview_with_ESPN_Insider_Kiley_McDaniel.mp3
Category:Baseball -- posted at: 6:15pm EDT

Lots to talk about this week, but the big story is Ian saw Portland and we have a lot from his scouting notebook to go over. But first the guys go over a healthy amount of news from the system. Starting off is a discussion of how the team can help pitchers who are re-learning to pitch with the new enforcement rules in place. Connor Wong debuted with the big club. A handful of updates regarding injured players cap the news, before we turn our eyes south to Fort Myers. The Florida Complex League kicked off play, which led to a discussion of the loss of the short season leagues. Then it is on to the scouting report on Portland, and two things to note, if you like these kinds of scouting heavy shows, you will love the game updates on our Patreon. You can find details here. Second, Ian will get another look at Portland this week, so expect more of these kinds of updates soon. Finally, Chris and Ian read through the mailbag to talk about what you want to hear about. Thanks for writing in and make sure to send your questions to podcast@soxprospects.com


 

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Direct download: SPPod_Ep._215_-_Scouting_Portland_Part_1.mp3
Category:Baseball -- posted at: 12:41pm EDT

The first place Red Sox are set to face the Rays and newly promoted top prospect Wander Franco, and we’re back to talk through the latest news and notes from the system. Tanner Houck got back on the bump last week, while promotion season continued with several interesting moves. Chris and Ian talked through who could be next to level up. Discussion then moved up to Fenway, and the guys discussed who might get the call if Kevin Plawecki needs a stint on the IL and whether it’s Duran time. And as always, Chris and Ian dipped into the mailbag to talk about what you want to hear about. Thanks for writing in and make sure to send your questions to podcast@soxprospects.com

0:00 - Intros, housekeeping, email us and remember to check us out on Patreon and we’re conducting our annual Donation Drive
3:40 - Tanner Houck activated
5:45 - Promotion season: Devlin Granberg and Wil Dalton promoted; Eduardo Lopez up from XST
11:15 - Who's next? A look at Jaxx Groshans
16:30 - Minor moves: Jerry Downs released, Ryan Weber claimed
18:30 - Up the Pike: Catcher depth check coming? When is Duran coming up?
34:50 - International news: Espinal, Mieses, and Baldwin in final Olympic qualifier
36:00 - Mailbag
 
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Direct download: SPPod_214_-_Houck_returns.mp3
Category:Baseball -- posted at: 3:00pm EDT

Chris and Ian are back with your weekly trip around the Red Sox farm system. We talk through Brayan Bello’s promotion and how he might fare in our next rankings update. The guys also talk about another pitcher who is showing he is ready to level up. They welcome Yacksel Rios to the club, to join the ranks of hard throwing right handed relievers. They have updates on some injured prospects as well as some news from the now-renamed Florida Complex League. Chris and Ian check levels and crack open the mailbag to close the show. Thanks for writing in and make sure to send your questions to podcast@soxprospects.com

0:00 - Intros, housekeeping, email us and remember to check us out on Patreon and we’re conducting our annual Donation Drive
4:00 - Brayan Bello Promotion
14:30 - Worcester openers
20:15 - Welcome Yacksel Rios
23:10 - Injury Updates
26:15 - Rookie Ball is happening
33:50 - Checking Levels
51:45 - Mailbag

Players Mentioned

Brayan Bello
Thaddeus Ward
Connor Seabold
Tanner Houck
Aldo Ramirez
Darwinzon Hernandez
Garrett Whitlock
Stephen Gonsalves
Kyle Hart
Zac Grotz
Kaleb Ort
Austin Brice
John Schreiber
Phillips Valdez
Brandon Brennan
Ryan Weber
Yacksel Rios
Michael Chavis
Hudson Potts
Roldani Baldwin
Nick Decker
Tyler Dearden
Jeremy Rivera
Grant Gambrell
Freddy Valdez
Luis De La Rosa
Marcus Wilson
Franchy Cordero
Danny Santana
Pedro Castellanos
Frank German
Jay Groome
Brandon Howlett
Nick Yorke
Blaze Jordan
Triston Casas
Christopher Acosta
Johan Mieses

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Direct download: SPPod_213_-_Bello_Promoted.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:30pm EDT

It’s your weekly trip from Fort Myers to Boston, with stops in Salem, Greenville, Portland and Worcester, in between. And yes, with 4 straight weeks, we can officially call ourselves a weekly podcast. This week, Chris and Ian talk about the final return for Andrew Benintendi as the players at last have been named later. After that, the news from the system include an unfortunate injury update for Thaddeus Ward along with a promotion for Johan Mieses. Ian shares updates from the Olympic Qualifier. The guys talk through the return of Brandon Workman and some interesting updates to the Baseball America Top 100 list. And before cracking open the mailbag, the guys share some thoughts on Nick Yorke and small samples. And to close the show we get to a couple of your questions. Thanks for writing in and make sure to send your questions to podcast@soxprospects.com
0:00 - Intros, housekeeping, email us and remember to check us out on Patreon and we’re conducting our annual Donation Drive 3:30 - Benintendi trade finalized 26:00 - Tommy John Surgery for Thaddeus Ward 29:45 - Johan Mieses promoted 32:50 - Notes from the Olympic Qualifier 38:50 - Brandon Workman returns 42:20 - Baseball America Top 100 updates 45:50 - Mailbag
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Direct download: SPPod_212_-_Finally_the_rest_of_the_Benintendi_bounty.mp3
Category:Baseball -- posted at: 3:30pm EDT

 Welcome to summer. With Memorial Day weekend in our rear view mirror, our new rankings are out and Chris and Ian had a chance to discuss them as well as go over some of the news from the system. They talk about Franchy Cordero’s demotion to Worcester--and subsequent big weekend. And they discuss what young player might also get sent back down to the minors. We are hearing rumors about the players to be named later in the Benintendi trade, and it could be this week we hear who they are. On the rankings, special attention is paid to some of the top pitching performers in the system. And to close the show we get to a couple of your questions. Thanks for writing in and make sure to send your questions to podcast@soxprospects.com

0:00 - Intros, housekeeping, email us and remember to check us out on Patreon
3:45 - Franchy Demoted
13:30 - Update on the Players to be Named Later
16:30 - June rankings
43:30 - Mailbag
Players Mentioned
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Direct download: SPPod_211_June_Rankings_Update.mp3
Category:Baseball -- posted at: 5:00pm EDT

Three weeks into the minor league season, the guys took a look around the system to gauge the early returns at each level. The injury bug, while mostly having avoided the MLB club, has hit the Red Sox system as of late, with several top prospects landing on the injured list. Chris and Ian talk about the injuries, as well as how that impacts depth for the big club. The guys play another round of Checking Levels, and Chris saw a very interesting and fun Salem team.
 
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0:00 - Intros, housekeeping, email us and remember to check us out on Patreon
4:10 - Injury updates
13:50 - Depth on the 40-man roster
27:50 - Prospects selected to the Olympic qualifier
33:15 - Chris scouts Salem
58:15 - Checking Levels
1:12:30 - Mailbag
 
Players Mentioned
 
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Direct download: SPPod_Ep._210_-_Scouting_Salem.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00pm EDT

With minor league game action resuming, Chris and Ian took a trip to Worcester. The stadium is a work in progress, but the early reviews say it’s going to be a great park. In addition to scouting report from the game, the guys talk about the latest news from the Red Sox system, including the injuries to a couple of the club’s top pitching prospects. A few hitters are raking to start the season. We re-ranked players at the start of the month and they talk through the biggest movers. Then the guys go level by level highlighting players who are showing something. And as always, we read through the mailbag to close the show.

As a reminder, with minor league games returning, so do our game reports for our patrons. Visit our Patreon for details. Thanks for writing in and make sure to send your questions to podcast@soxprospects.com

0:00 - Intros, housekeeping, email us and remember to check us out on Patreon
4:00 - News: Houck/Seabold injuries, Santana coming, season-opening roster analysis
29:45 - Casas, Duran hot starts
37:45 - Season opener in Worcester
51:20 - New rankings talk
1:06:30 - Levels game
1:30:00 - Mailbag

Players Mentioned

Tanner Houck
Connor Seabold
Hudson Potts
Danny Santana
Jonathan Arauz
Michael Chavis
Bobby Dalbec
Franchy Cordero
Hunter Renfroe
Connor Wong
Ronaldo Hernandez
Kole Cottam
Pedro Castellanos
Frank German
AJ Politi
Josh Winckowski
Triston Casas
Jarren Duran
Jeter Downs
Connor Wong
Marcus Wilson
Raynel Espinal
Kaleb Ort
Brandon Workman
Brandon Brennan
Eduard Bazardo
Michael Gettys
Josh Ockimmey
Garrett Whitlock
Gilberto Jimenez
AJ Politi
Jeffrey Springs
Johan Mieses
Durbin Feltman
Brayan Bello
Jay Groome
Cameron Cannon
Brandon Howlett
Bradley Blalock
Shane Drohan
Jeremy Wu-Yelland
Nick Yorke
Ceddanne Rafaela
Stephen Scott
Brainer Bonaci
Bobby Dalbec 

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Direct download: SPPod_209_-_Chris_and_Ian_visit_Worcester.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 7:00am EDT

The 2021 Minor League Baseball season kicks off May 4th, and after a year away, we’re all glad that the games are getting started again. In advance of the resumption of minor league games, the Red Sox announced their roster assignments as well as a few cuts and retirements to trim the rosters down. Ian files a report from the Alternate Training Site where he got to see the Sox players scrimmage against players from the Mets Alternate Training Site. As a reminder, with minor league games returning, so do our game reports for our patrons. Visit our Patreon for details. Finally, we close out the show with a trip through the mailbag. Thanks for writing in and make sure to send your questions to podcast@soxprospects.com

0:00 - Intros, housekeeping, email us and remember to check us out on Patreon
4:00 - Red Sox trim minor league rosters
13:00 - Top prospects receive their season-opening assignments
24:15 - Ian's reports from the alt site
54:45 - Mailbag
Players Mentioned
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Direct download: SPPod_208_A_visit_to_the_Alternate_Site.mp3
Category:Baseball -- posted at: 3:00pm EDT

The 2021 Major League Baseball season is just over two weeks old. Chris and Ian got together to discuss what they have seen with the big club, including some early takes on who is figuring things out. There’s some bad news on the injury front, and some good news with Eduard Bazardo’s MLB debut and the return of streaming from the Alternate Site in Worcester. Plus, there’s the hot-button issue of the new rule change experiments the Atlantic League will be trying out this summer. And we close out the show taking a quick dip into the mailbag. Thanks for writing in and make sure to send your questions to podcast@soxprospects.com 

0:00 - Intros, housekeeping, email us and remember to check us out on Patreon
3:15 - Early season news
23:30 - Eduard Bazardo debuts
28:30 - Streaming Sim City
36:45 - More rule change experiments
50:30 - Mailbag

Players Mentioned

Bryan Mata 
Jay Groome 
Michael Kopech 
Noah Song 
Garrett Whitlock 
Matt Barnes 
Adam Ottavino 
Darwinzon Hernandez 
Matt Andriese 
Christian Arroyo 
Danny Santana 
Austin Brice 
Josh Taylor 
Marcus Wilson 
Eduard Bazardo 
Colten Brewer 
Connor Seabold 
Tanner Houck 
JD Martinez 
Ty Buttrey 
Jarren Duran 
Jeter Downs 
Bobby Dalbec 
Brandon Howlett 
Ryan Westmoreland 

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Direct download: SPPod_207_-_Its_not_a_terrible_take.mp3
Category:Baseball -- posted at: 4:14pm EDT

The season is upon us! Chris and Ian are pumped to preview the imminent MLB season (since delayed 24 hours) and hope you're ready too. The guys discussed what prospects (and graduates) are most likely to impact the MLB club this year on the mound and in the lineup. We also just updated the #SP60 coming out of MLB camp, and the guys discussed Bryan Mata's short drop, Garrett Whitlocks big rise, and more. Plus the Matt Barnes COVID scare and what it said about the team's depth this year, and as always, your terrific emails led to some great discussion about the draft, Gilberto Jimenez and... David Price? Thanks for writing in and make sure to send your questions to podcast@soxprospects.com 

0:00 - Intros, housekeeping, email us and remember to check us out on Patreon
3:40 - News from camp
17:00 - #SP60 rankings update
30:50 - MLB season prospect review
1:10:15 - Mailbag

Players Mentioned

Matt Barnes 
Matt Andriese 
Garrett Whitlock 
Garrett Richards 
Eduardo Rodriguez 
Tanner Houck 
AJ Politi 
Josh Winckowski 
Bryan Mata 
Connor Seabold 
Thaddeus Ward 
Nick Yorke 
Eduard Bazardo 
Jonathan Arauz 
Stephen Gonsalves 
Raynel Espinal 
Kevin McCarthy 
Durbin Feltman 
Jarren Duran 
Bobby Dalbec 
Christian Vazquez 
Chris Herrmann 
Connor Wong 
Jett Bandy 
Ronaldo Hernandez 
Jeter Downs 
Michael Chavis 
Christian Arroyo 
Hector Rondon 
Tyler Olson 
Michael Gettys 
Kiké Hernández 
Brock Holt 
Gilberto Jimenez 
David Price 

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Direct download: SPPod_206_-_Maple_Syrup_is_Overrated.mp3
Category:Baseball -- posted at: 3:30pm EDT

We are less than a week away from the start of the 2021 Major League Baseball season and the guys want to get going already. Chris and Ian have the latest analysis of the big league lineup. They start with the rotation, and what Tanner Houck and Connor Seabold need to do in Worcester. For hitters, the guys talk through what to do with Michael Chavis, Bobby Dalbec and Jarren Duran, as well as the surprising spring of Jonathan Arauz. They also discuss the various rule changes that will be tried out in the minors this year. And as always, we get to the mailbag and your terrific questions.Thanks for writing in and make sure to send your questions to podcast@soxprospects.com 

0:00 - Intros, housekeeping, email us and remember to check us out on Patreon
4:00 - This year’s pitching staff
21:00 - Explaining opt-outs
35:40 - Hitters likely to make the club
57:00 - Mailbag
1:06:00 - Minor League rule changes
1:13:00 - More mailbag

Players Mentioned

Tanner Houck 
Connor Seabold
Matt Andriese 
Colton Brewer 
Phillips Valdez 
Matt Barnes 
Adam Ottavino 
Hiro Sawamura 
Ryan Brasier 
Austin Brice 
Marcus Walden 
Kevin McCarthy 
Chris Herrmann 
John Schreiber 
Michael Chavis 
Christian Arroyo 
Franchy Cordero 
Marwin Gonzalez 
Kike Hernandez 
Bobby Dalbec 
Hunter Renfroe 
Jonathan Arauz 
Jarren Duran 
Jeisson Rosario 
Cesar Puello 
Garrett Whitlock 
Marcus Wilson 
Gilberto Jimenez 

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Direct download: SPPod_205_Im_kinda_over_spring_training.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:07pm EDT

Chris and Ian have a metric ton of emails to go through. We put out a call for questions and you all stepped it up. Awesome work. Before getting after the emails, the guys go over details from camp. In particular they break down the position players and pitchers who have shown something in camp. They go into details on how the alternate site will return due to the delay of the start of the AAA season. The guys welcome Zach Bryant to the club, who is the player who was named later for Josh Osich. And then Chris and Ian get to the mailbag and your terrific questions. Thanks for writing in and make sure to send your questions to podcast@soxprospects.com 

0:00 - Intros, housekeeping, email us and remember to check us out on Patreon
5:45 - News from camp
18:00 - Quick hits on position players
30:45 - Alternate site details
37:00 - Quick hits on pitchers
50:00 - Mailbag

Players Mentioned

Tristan Casas 
Gilberto Jimenez 
Xander Bogaerts 
Jonathan Arauz 
Bobby Dalbec 
Jarren Duran 
Michael Chavis 
Nick Yorke 
Jeter Downs 
Bryan Mata 
Connor Seabold 
Tanner Houck 
Thaddeus Ward 
Jay Groome 
Durbin Feltman 
Eduard Bazardo 
Garrett Whitlock 
Zach Bryant 
Nick Pivetta 
Miguel Bleis 
Bradley Blalock 
Brainer Bonaci 
Christian Vazquez 
Andrew Benintendi 

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Direct download: SPPod_204_And_our_next_email_is_from.mp3
Category:Baseball -- posted at: 6:30am EDT

 Chris and Ian continue their Offseason interview series and welcome Red Sox Executive VP and Assistant General Manager Eddie Romero to the podcast. Eddie shares how he got into the game and his early days with the club. He goes into detail with the changes the club has made to improve its presence in the Dominican Republic. He shares some interesting stories of players the club has scouted and signed internationally. Before getting into the interview, Chris and Ian talk through the latest moves, including the acquisition of catching prospect Ronaldo Hernandez from the Rays for Chris Mazza and Jeffrey Springs. Plus they go over the release of the spring training camp roster. And finally, as a reminder, next episode we’re going to focus on your emails, and if you have a question, email us

0:00 - Intros, housekeeping, email us and remember to check us out on Patreon
6:00 - Sox acquire Ronaldo Hernandez
15:00 - Spring Training Camp Roster
21:00 - Changes to the minor league season
33:40 - Interview with Eddie Romero

Players Mentioned

Ronaldo Hernandez 
Nick Sogard 
Chris Mazza 
Jeffrey Springs 
John Schreiber 
Nick Yorke 
AJ Politi 
Kole Cottam 
Chris Herrmann 
Christian Vazquez 
Michael Chavis 
Darwinzon Hernandez 
Anderson Espinoza 
Rafael Devers 
Bryan Mata 
Eduard Bazardo 
Gilberto Jimenez 
Daniel Flores 
Miguel Bleis 
Yizreel Burnet 
Enderso Lira 
Ahbram Liendo 
Alvaro Mejias 
Brainer Bonaci 
Ceddanne Rafaela 
Aldo Ramirez 
Jorge Rodriguez 
Chih-Jung Liu 

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Direct download: SPPod_203_Interview_with_Red_Sox_EVP_and_Asst_GM_Eddie_Romero.mp3
Category:Baseball -- posted at: 8:12am EDT

Beware the tenth of February. The Emergency podcast horn is blaring again. Andrew Benintendi is now a Kansas City Royal. Chris and Ian break down the trade to discuss what we know now and what we won’t know for a little while. They break down why the Sox went in the direction of the multiple players to be named later. After recording this episode, the front office made another move and Chris and Ian got back on the line to record their thoughts on that signing as well as the other offseason moves. We take a quick stroll through the mailbag. And finally, Chris and Ian pay heartfelt tributes to Ron Johnson and Pedro Gomez.

0:00 - Intros, housekeeping, email us and remember to check us out on Patreon
2:00 - Benintendi traded
37:00 - Marwin Gonzalez signs
48:15 - More offseason news
50:00 - Mailbag
59:15 - RIP Ron Johnson and Pedro Gomez

 

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Direct download: 04_SPPod_202_I_m_going_to_send_that_link_to_you.mp3
Category:Baseball -- posted at: 3:17pm EDT

Chris and Ian welcome Red Sox Senior VP of Baseball Operations Ben Crockett—who was promoted from VP of Player Development shortly after this episode was recorded!—to the podcast. The guys discuss the most unusual year that shall not be named. Crockett shares his thoughts on the alternate training site. He talks through what the year ahead will look like. And finally the guys talk to him about some of the more interesting player development stories. Before getting into the interview, Chris and Ian talk through the latest moves, including the Adam Ottavino trade, and read your emails.

0:00 - Intros, housekeeping, email us and remember to check us out on Patreon
4:30 - Transactions and news
28:00 - Mailbag
35:30 - Looking back on 200 episodes
42:45 - Interview with Ben Crockett
 
 
Players Mentioned
 

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Direct download: SPPod_201_-_Ben_Crockett_Interview.mp3
Category:Baseball -- posted at: 12:32am EDT

Chris and Ian welcome Red Sox Chief Baseball Officer Chaim Bloom to celebrate our 200th episode. The guys discuss Bloom’s first year at the helm of the Red Sox, as well as Bloom’s start in the game. Bloom also talks through his experience at the Rays, taking the helm of an organization during a season altered drastically by a global pandemic, roster management, the draft, and much more. 

0:00 - Intros, housekeeping, email us and remember to check us out on Patreon
4:30 - News: Chatham traded, Pedroia not returning
15:45 - Interview with Chaim Bloom

Players Mentioned
 
 
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Direct download: SPPod_200_Chaim_Bloom_Interview.mp3
Category:Baseball -- posted at: 6:30am EDT

Welcome to 2021. The Commissioner is telling teams to prepare to start the season on time. Free agency and the hot stove are both heating up as well. And our episode is setting the table for bigger things to come. Still, we have some interesting moves to analyze, both made by the Red Sox and by other clubs. Another set of international free agents have begun to sign, and Chris and Ian have the run down on them and the first round of non-roster invitees. Additionally, rumors have been flying about a possible trade involving a young outfielder, and the guys share their thoughts before we crack open the mailbag for your questions. 

 
0:00 - Intros, housekeeping, email us and remember to check us out on Patreon
 
4:00 - Moves that didn’t happen
 
18:00 - Moves that did happen
 
32:00 - Minor transactions
 
35:45 - International free agency
 
41:00 - Benintendi trade rumors
 
47:15 - Mailbag
 
 
 
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Direct download: 01_SPPod_199_Its_the_Amuse_Bouche.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:59am EDT