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SP Pod #338: Red Sox, Inc. Oct 30, 2024

While perhaps not the sexiest news for fans to hear during the World Series, the Red Sox completed a full restructuring of their baseball operations this week. Ian and Chris got on the horn to discuss, then moved on to checking in on key upcoming dates in the offseason, the status of the Red Sox representatives in the Arizona Fall League, and of course, your emails!

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SP Pod #337: Red Sox Player Development Director Brian Abraham Oct 16, 2024

Ian and Chris welcomed Red Sox Director of Player Development Brian Abraham back to the show as we continue looking back on the 2024 season. Brian discussed the ways in which the organization's player development processes and plans have evolved, including how the organization trains bat speed in hitters and velocity in pitchers. Plus, you'll hear his thoughts on the Big 4 and players like Braden Montgomery, Conrad Cason, Mikey Romero, Jhostynxon Garcia, Hunter Dobbins, and others. Whether you're a seasoned farm follower or a prospect newbie, there's something here for you!

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SP Pod #336: SoxProspects Awards Discussion Oct 11, 2024

Ian is back in the hosting chair this episode and is joined by Mike Andrews to break down all the SoxProspects Award winners! They go through all the all stars and each award, discussing the criteria, winner, who else was in consideration and even who the past winners were. They also briefly talk about the recent turnover on the Red Sox coaching staff and answer a few emails!

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SP Pod #335: Outside Looking In Oct 08, 2024

With the postseason well underway, Ian and Chris H. discussed what we can learn from the clubs participating in the playoffs about what it will take for the Red Sox to rebuild into a contender. Plus, the guys looked at the responses to the recent poll conducted by our friend RedSoxStats - unspoken, but of course sponsored by Chico's Bail Bonds - and as always, your emails!

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SP Pod #334: Season in Review, Pitchers Sep 29, 2024

Ian and Mike reconvened for part two of the season in review, this time to recap the minor league season on the pitching side of the farm. After discussing the overall state of pitching in the system and a discussion about when is the right time to commit to a pitcher as a starter or reliever the guys went through all the top 30 arms and recounted noteworthy storylines from the season that was. Plus, we got a bit of news, as the Red Sox announced their minor league end of season award winners. Listen in!

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SP Pod #333: 2024 Season in Review, Position Players Sep 26, 2024

Ian, Chris, and Mike circled up with a three-man booth to recap the minor league season on the position player side of the farm. After discussing that it was a banner year, the guys went position-by-position through 2024, recounting noteworthy storylines from the season that was. Plus, we got a bit of news today, as the Arizona Fall League rosters were announced and the Red Sox contingent indicates a change in how the organization is treating the offseason. Listen in!

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SP Pod #332: Talking about what you want to hear about Sep 22, 2024

Ian is joined by Chris Clegg to clear out the email mailbag. They answer questions about minor league park factors, offseason trades, the outlook for the Garcia brothers’ heading into 2025, Kyle Teel’s BABIP and more!

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SP Pod #331: Rankings Talk with BA’s Geoff Pontes Sep 10, 2024

Ian is back to talk about September rankings with special guest Geoff Pontes of Baseball America! Ian and Geoff start out by talking about Roman Anthony’s ascension to the top of the BA Top 100, Kristian Campbell’s rise, concerns they have with Marcelo Mayer and Kyle Teel’s outlook. They also discuss how strong the top 100 is right now and discuss where the Red Sox prospects stack up against others on the BA list. They conclude part one by talking about a few players Geoff saw in Portland recently including Mikey Romero and David Sandlin. After Geoff leaves, Ian stays on to briefly talk about the Red Sox recent moves, including the call-ups of Richard Fitts and Luis Guerrero. Finally, he goes through the new SoxProspect Rankings and discusses the notable risers and fallers and why those moves were made.

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SP Pod #330: "Yeah, they're doing very well" Sep 06, 2024

After a recap from Ian's week in Greenville, this episode features Ian and Chris reporting back from seeing Worcester, Portland, and Salem! Plus, thoughts on the DSL Red Sox winning a league championship and a bumper crop of your emails!

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SP Pod #329: Tales from Greenville Aug 30, 2024

Ian is back from Greenville and with Chris still abroad, he is joined by Editor-In-Chief Mike Andrews, to discuss his trip with the help of questions gathered from twitter. They start off discussing why Greenville is such a great place to visit and Ian’s scouting process. From there they jump right into discussing the players Ian saw, starting with Miguel Bleis and why even with his struggles, there are still things to like. After that, they discussed the very deep pitching staff, specifically what Ian saw with Hayden Mullins, Yodanny Monegro, Elmer Rodriguez, Blake Wehunt. Next, Ian talked about what he saw offensively from Mikey Romero and the recent draftees, Zach Erhard, Will Turner and Hudson White. Finally, they wrapped up with a brief discussion of Justin Riemer and a few more names who stood out.

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SP Pod #328: Big 3 to the Woo Aug 13, 2024

After months of speculation, the Big 3 are on their way to to Worcester. Ian and Chris had plenty to talk about on this one. Promotions! Reports from Portland! New rankings! A live commentary on Mickey Gasper's first MLB plate appearance! That and more await!

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SP Pod #327: Trade Deadline Madness! Jul 31, 2024

With the 2024 Trade Deadline in the books, Craig Breslow showed that he was NOT afraid to make a deal. With a whopping 10 prospects dealt in five trades, Chris and Ian had plenty to discuss in this recap episode. Oh, and all the draftees signed, which is cool. Plus, your emails!

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SPPod #326: Draft and System Review with Jim Callis of MLB.com Jul 29, 2024

Our friend Jim Callis was kind enough to come on the show and talk all things draft and Red Sox farm! He even took some of your emails, so listen in!

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SPPod #325: Measuring Up the 2024 Draft Class Jul 18, 2024

The 2024 MLB Draft is over, so Chris and Ian circled up to discuss the newest set of potential Sox prospects. What have we learned about how the Red Sox front office now targets amateur talent? What's up with the class being so college-heavy? Why are all of these pitchers so tall? The answers to these questions and more await!

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SPPod324: First Round Instant Reax - Montgomery & Tolle Jul 15, 2024

Night one of the 2024 draft is complete. Listen in for Chris and ian's instant reaction to the selections of OF Braden Montgomery from Texas A&M and LHP Payton Tolle of TCU!

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SPPod323: Draft Preview with Geoff Pontes from Baseball America Jul 13, 2024

Ian hosted Geoff Pontes of Baseball America to preview the upcoming MLB Draft! Ian and Geoff started by comparing how the 2024 draft class stacks up to past years and discussing why the offensive numbers in the college game were so extreme this year. They then talked about the strengths and weaknesses of the draft class and some options for the Red Sox, including high school shortstops Bryce Rainer and Konor Griffin, East Carolina right-hander Trey Yesavage, North Carolina center fielder Vance Honeycutt, Tennessee second baseman Christian Moore, Florida State third baseman Cam Smith and Kentucky outfielder Ryan Waldschmidt. They wrapped by discussing which of the players projected to go in the top 10 have the best chance of falling to 12 and who the top Northeast players are in the class.

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SP Pod #322: July Rankings Jul 08, 2024

Chris and Ian welcomed Mike Andrews on for a three-man booth. On the agenda were a preview of what may be a hectic July for promotions, the July rankings update, and more. Plus, as always, your emails!

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SPPod321: Halfway There Jun 29, 2024

Ian and Chris Clegg reunite at the halfway point of the major league season to discuss the latest transactions, including Yoeilin Cespedes’s promotion. They then take stock of the breakout performers for the Red Sox so far this year and discuss how sustainable they think their performances have been. After that, they go into what Chris has seen in Greenville lately, including reports on Miguel Bleis, Jhostynxon Garcia, Blake Wehunt, and more! Finally, they wrap up by answering your emails!

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SP Pod #320: Coffey's Hot Jun 17, 2024

Chris and Ian discussed the past week in the org, including the promotion of Miguel Bleis to Greenville, the absolutely scorching streak of Cutter Coffey, the injury to Luis Perales, and more. Plus, Ian checks in with some Portland reports and the guys respond to your emails.

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SP Pod #319: The Great June Rankings Shake-up Jun 09, 2024

A rankings shake-up Although the big three remained in place at the top of the SP60 rankings in our June update (a surprise to some of you, apparently), nothing else remained sacred in our list of the top prospects in the system! Chris and Ian talked about Luis Perales' jump to number 4, Kristian Campbell's arrival in the top 10, Matthew Lugo's huge jump and Ovis Portes' stunning debut in the top 30. Plus yet another set of injuries at the MLB level and some more promotions!

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SP Pod #318: Promotion Season Jun 03, 2024

As we hit the two-month mark of the year, the Red Sox have officially hit promotion season. Chris and Ian discussed the most recent call-ups of Luis Perales, Matthew Lugo, Kristian Campbell, and more, along with the other news from the system. Plus, after noodling on the copious amount of "mid" at the MLB level, the guys cleaned out the email inbox.

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SP Pod #317: Let’s Talk About Pitching May 24, 2024

Ian is flying solo this week so he does a deep dive on several pitchers in the Red Sox system. He starts off talking about Bryan Mata’s rehab assignment and what his outlook looks like going forward and then how Yordanny Monegro has looked in the FCL. He then briefly talks about Richard Fitts and what he saw in Worcester recently, before going in depth on Luis Perales. He goes through the arsenal changes and what has allowed him to take that next step in his development and led to his imminent promotion to Portland. After that he dives into Elmer Rodriguez’s rising stock and what has worked for Ryan Zeferjahn so far. Finally, he wraps up with a brief recap of how the FCL Red Sox have done so far and including an impressive start from shortstop Yoeilin Cespedes!

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SP Pod #316: A Trip To Portland May 10, 2024

Chris H. and Ian got on the horn with a new set of rankings to talk about for the month of May! However, the guys first had to get through some news, and Ian brought some reports from sitting on a whole week in Portland with the Sea Dogs. To close, we had another batch of your emails!

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SP Pod #315: April Showers Bring May Flowers May 06, 2024

Ian and Chris Clegg get back together to wrap up the first month of the minor league season! They start off by reviewing the recently released FCL roster and then break down the top performers at each level during the month of April. They start with Greenville and discuss what Chris has seen there in the last few weeks including Luis Perales, David Sandlin, Bryce Bonnin and Kristian Campbell and then go through Worcester, Portland and Salem as well. Finally, they wrap up the show by answering your emails!

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SP Pod #314: Talking About What You Want to Hear About Apr 28, 2024

Ian is joined by a very special guest this week as SoxProspects founder and Editor-In-Chief Mike Andrews joins to answer listeners' questions! Before getting to those, however, Ian and Mike discuss Brayan Bello’s injury, Ceddanne Rafaela as the everyday shortstop and Masataka Yoshida’s absence from the lineup. They also go over all the latest minor league transactions, including the three new pitcher signings out of independent ball, Adam Smith, Danny Kirwin and Michael Sansone. Next, they answer a bunch of listener questions from Twitter/X and wrap up answering listener emails. In those sections there was a lot of talk about the big three prospects and their timelines, thoughts on Matthew Lugo’s resurgence, the upcoming Draft and more!

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SP Pod #313: More Injuries and Early Reports from the Affiliates Apr 23, 2024

Ian and Chris Clegg reconvene to discuss more injuries for the major league team and what the Red Sox should do at first base with Triston Casas seemingly out for an extended period of time. Is Niko Kavadas an option or is an external addition necessary? They then breakdown all of the transactions since the last episode including Cam Booser’s incredible journey to the major leagues. Finally, Chris discusses what he’s seen in Greenville so far (Connelly Early, Dalton Rogers, Luis Perales, Kristian Campbell, Alan Castro and more) and Ian goes over what he saw in Portland (Wikelman Gonzalez, Alex Hoppe, Marcelo Mayer, Roman Anthony) and Worcester (Richard Fitts, Luis Guerrero, Grant Gambrell, Chase Meidroth, Nathan Hickey and Vaughn Grissom) to close the show!

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SP Pod #312: New Rankings, Same Defense Apr 14, 2024

After a strong start, the Red Sox have seen old issues crop up with injuries and poor defense fueling a losing streak. Ian and Chris discuss the injuries and what to do about the defensive issues that have plagued the team recently, especially at the shortstop position. They then discuss the Ceddanne Rafaela extension and if it was the right move by the organization. Finally, they wrap up by discussing the latest transactions and the new SoxProspects rankings that were released in conjunction with the start of the minor league season!

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SPPod #311: A Neverending Scary Story Apr 06, 2024

Guarded optimism from a 6-2 start and the excitement of the true opening of the minor league season gave Chris and Ian some positives to discuss on this episode, while the specter of Trevor Story's shoulder injury clouded the vibes with some talk of who might fill the gap at short. Just how good is this Sea Dogs lineup? Who are the top dogs on the A-ball rosters? Those questions answered and more on this episode of the pod.

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SPPod #310: Opening Day is Here! Mar 30, 2024

Ian and Chris Hatfield reunite to break down the end of spring training and the opening day roster. They then move on and discuss the Worcester roster which has a few surprises including Nick Yorke not making the team and Stephen Scott’s release. They also go through the rest of the recent transaction and Chris provides updates on injured players including Noah Song, Alex Hoppe, Nazzan Zanetello, Brooks Brannon and more. Finally, they end the episode by going through your emails! Players discussed include Ceddanne Rafaela, Kutter Crawford, Bobby Dalbec, Richard Fitts, Grant Gambrell, Nick Yorke and more!

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SPPod #309: Boots on the ground in Fort Myers! Mar 26, 2024

Ian and Chris Clegg are back from the annual SoxProspects trip to Fort Myers with news from the backfields on a plethora of prospects. For the hitters, they go through a few guys at each position who stood out and then did the same with the pitchers based on projected starting level. Players discussed include Roman Anthony, Marcelo Mayer, Yoeilin Cespedes, Richard Fitts, Franklin Arias, Blake Wehunt and more!

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SPPod #308: Spring Breakout Game Preview Mar 15, 2024

Ian and Chris Clegg reunite to discuss the latest news from Red Sox camp, including Brian Bello’s extension and Ceddanne Rafaela and Justin Slaten’s strong performance so far. Next, they discussed the Red Sox roster for the spring breakout game and previewed the Braves’ roster as well. Finally, they wrap the episode up with a brief Spring Training trip preview and go through three players each that they are excited to see!

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SPPod #307: An Exercise in Allocation Mar 08, 2024

Chris and Ian are back together after a few episodes and jump right into the thick of Spring Training, talking about the recent transactions and the impact of the Lucas Giolito injury. They also discuss Ian’s recent article on the Red Sox draft strategy and how it has impacted the clubs ability to develop high end starting pitching. Finally, they close things out with your emails!

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SPPod #306: Tell Your Neighbor Baseball Is Here! Feb 28, 2024

Red Sox Major League Spring Training games have started so Ian runs through some things he noticed during the first weekend of games and the recent transactions. Ian then sits down with Geoff Pontes of Baseball America to discuss some underlying metrics they look at with minor league hitters and pitchers and what those metrics show. They also discuss the key rule changes for the minor leagues this year, the reduction of the reserve list and the new complex league schedule, and the impact that could have on teams this year.

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SPPod #305: Enter Sandlin Feb 22, 2024

With spring training ramping up, the podcast is back with a different lineup than usual as Ian and Chris Clegg are running things this week. We start off with some college baseball talk and then move on to discuss the Red Sox trade with the Royals where they acquired a very interesting starting pitching prospect. We also briefly touch on the signings of Liam Hendriks and Michael Fulmer, before going through what the top pitching prospects in the system need to do to take the next step in their development!

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SPPod #304: Back for more in '24 Feb 11, 2024

After a month to recharge, the podcast is back... and so is Theo Epstein? After the offseason of our discontent, we finally got some good news after Winter Weekend seemed to present a low point for Red Sox fandom. Plus, there's a new batch of minor league free agents and international amateur signees to discuss, and as always, your emails!

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Pitch Clock, 12/30: Sale Trade, Giolito signing Dec 31, 2023

On today's Pitch Clock, Chris H., Ian, and special guest Chris Clegg discuss the Chris Sale-for-Vaughn Grissom trade and Lucas Giolito signing.

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SPPod #303: Slow, Slow, Slooooooow Dec 30, 2023

The offseason's long but so far it's been slooooooowwww.... sorry, we've probably been watching too much White Christmas, but even Bing Crosby and Rosemary Clooney would've struggled to find something to sing about the Red Sox offseason so far (of course, we recorded the night before the news broke that the Red Sox had agreed to terms with Lucas Giolito). Still, the guys tried to make sense of it all, as well as taking a quick look at the Tyler O'Neill trade, which went down shortly after our last episode. Maybe we just need to keep recording so that moves can happen a day or two later?

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SPPod #302: Verdugone, Rule 5 exodus Dec 10, 2023

At the last moment, the Winter Meetings gave us plenty to discuss. First, the Red Sox moved Alex Verdugo to, of all places, New York, with the Yankees sending three arms in return. Then, the organization lost NINE players in the Rule 5 Draft, while a tenth was traded in exchange for a pick in the Major League portion. At the very least, the club kept a tradition alive by selecting a Yankee in the minor league portion. the guys discussed the comings and goings, and then responded to your emails. (NOTE: this episode was recorded before the Tyler O'Neill trade.)

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SPPod #301: End-of-Season Rankings/Winter Meetings Preview Dec 03, 2023

The Thanksgiving break brought our end-of-season rankings, so Chris and Ian had plenty to talk about for this episode! The guys did a deep dive into the update, including the ascension of our new top prospect, Roman Anthony. Plus, the Winter Meetings are here, so we discussed the latest on the Red Sox' offseason and previewed the Rule 5 Draft. And as always, your emails!

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SPPod300: Messed with the Drohan Nov 19, 2023

So it turns out the Rule 5 protection and non-tender deadlines led to a somewhat eventful week! First, the Red Sox turned some heads by declining to add Shane Drohan to the 40-man roster on Tuesday. Then, they swung a minor trade with Seattle on Friday in addition to non-tendering Wyatt Mills. Analysis of all this and some minor league comings and goings, plus your emails, await!

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SP Shorts Ep. 1: 2023 Rule 5 Protection Decisions Nov 14, 2023

Welcome to SoxProspects Shorts, Episode 1! We'll explain what it means further on the episode, but as for the matter at hand, Tuesday at 6pm is the deadline to protect players from selection in the Rule 5 Draft by adding them to the 40-man roster, so Chris and Ian hopped on to give their thoughts on who might be protected, who might not, and why.

SPPod #299: The Breslow-down Oct 31, 2023

The Red Sox found themselves a new Chief Baseball Officer, and it's a familiar face in former Boston reliever Craig Breslow. Since retiring in 2018, Breslow has worked in the Cubs front office - with some familiar faces - and become known as a rising star in front office circles. So what to make of the hire? Too soon? Was it surprising? The guys gave their thoughts on the hire and what it means for the team going forward. Plus some fall/winter ball talk and of course, your emails!

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SPPod #298: The Search Is On Oct 19, 2023

That's the search for the Head of Baseball Operations, of course. The search is on and the guys ran down all of the latest as the Red Sox try to find the next person to run the front office. Plus, the latest from the Arizona Fall League, transactions, and a look at the players for whom the offseason will be most important.

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SPPod #297: 2023 Season in Review Oct 06, 2023

After 20 years in review, we narrowed our focus to just this one, looking back at the season's best on the farm. We highlighted the SoxProspects.com award winners and all-stars as part of our position-by-position look back at 2023. Plus, we discussed the final month in Boston, the start of the Arizona Fall League, and remembered Tim Wakefield. Plus, your emails!

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SPPod #296: 20th Anniversary Special, part 2 Sep 28, 2023

Our celebration continues for one more episode, as the full SoxProspects Brass of Mike, Chris, Ian and James gathers to talk about 20 years of SoxProspects. Plus, Mike and Chris got on the line with former Director of Scouting Chris Mellen!

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SPPod #295: 20th Anniversary Special, part 1 Sep 25, 2023

Yep, that's right, this past week, SoxProspects.com celebrated its 20th anniversary! In Part 1 of our special podcast, Chris is joined by site founder and Editor-in-Chief Mike Andrews. The two discussed the origins of the site, the Forum, the News Page, the podcast, and more great stories from the site's history. At the end of the episode, they were joined by Baltimore Banner Orioles columnist and, more importantly, former SoxProspects staffer Jon Meoli to discuss his time at the site and his launch into the big-time as one of the best follows on the Orioles beat and the writer for Baseball America's Orioles prospect list in the Prospect Handbook. Keep an eye out for Part 2 later this week!

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SPPod294: Chaim Bloom Fired Sep 15, 2023

Sound the emergency podcast alarm - the Red Sox announced on Thursday they've parted ways with CBO Chaim Bloom. Chris and Ian got on the horn for an episode discussing the move, Bloom's tenure, and what's next for the franchise.

(Production Note: Chris may not have had the right microphone on - apologies for the sound quality.)

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SPPod #293: A visit to Greenville Sep 10, 2023

Ian sat in on a full series down in lovely Greenville (thanks again for all your support, generous donors!) and has plenty to report back! Check in here for a full set of reports from the High-A affiliate, plus thoughts on Ceddanne Rafaela in Boston, Marcelo Mayer being done for the year, and your emails!

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SPPod 292: The New Normal of the Minor Leagues Aug 25, 2023

In the third season since the end of Short-Season-A as an affiliated level of minor league baseball, it's time for all of us to re-calibrate with regard to the levels of the minor leagues. Chris and Ian discussed what the aggressive promotion approach of the team, the views from scouts, and our own experiences tell us about the levels of talent at each tier of the minor leagues and what, as fans, that means. Plus, a look at the latest promotions, the situation in Boston (before two wins against the Astros, to be clear!), and your emails!

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SPPod #291: August at the Ballpark Aug 13, 2023

We've got reports from Salem, Portland, and Worcester. We've got new rankings. We've got thoughts about the latest from Fenway. We've got your emails! Join us!

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SPPod #290: Trade(less) Deadline Aug 03, 2023

It seemed like this could potentially be a busy trade deadline... but then it wasn't. Chris and Ian broke down the relative lack of action, as well as the trades the Red Sox DID make, at this year's deadline. Plus, some minor promotions, your emails, and the penultimate Noah Song update.

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SPPod #289: On Deadline Jul 26, 2023

The trade deadline cometh! After discussing the close of the draft signing period, which featured no real surprises, the guys dug in on the coming week at the MLB level. It seems like the Sox are buying, so who might go? And for what? All that, plus another Noah Song update, an interesting signing from South Korea, and your emails!

Note: we recorded this episode before Tuesday's trade of Kiké Hernandez. We'll discuss that deal on our next episode.

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SPPod #288: 2023 Draft Recap with Jim Callis Jul 21, 2023

Our good friend Jim Callis of MLB Pipeline stopped by for his annual visit to discuss this season's draft crop!

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SPPod #287: Re-ranking, Eye to the Deadline Jul 18, 2023

July is always busy, and the Red Sox have given us plenty to discuss. What will Chaim Bloom be looking for at the deadline? Who was involved in the latest batch of promotions? And what July rankings are Chris and Ian already thinking of updating, not to mention who are these guys jumping 20-plus spots? All of that, plus your emails, await!

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SPPod #286: Kyle Teel/Nazzan Zanetello Instant Reax Jul 10, 2023

Draft Night 1 is in the books! Here's the guys' thoughts on the Red Sox first two picks.

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SPPod #285: Live Looks Before the Draft Jul 07, 2023

Between Chris and Ian, we've got live reports at Worcester, Portland, and Salem to talk about! Plus, we've got a draft preview, thoughts on the latest promotions to Boston and Salem, our thoughts on basically everyone in the system being hurt, and what's next for the MLB club.

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SPPod #284: More About that Guy You Asked About Jun 22, 2023

There are always a handful of guys in a given year we get asked about regularly. "What's up with this guy?", "Why do you have him ranked so high/low?", etc. This episode, we focused on a few of those guys, like Ceddanne Rafaela, Nick Yorke, Blaze Jordan and Chase Meidroth. Plus, another round of promotions led by Roman Anthony, and as always, your emails!

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SPPod #283: Wrapping the Month of May-er Jun 09, 2023

Chris was nice enough to come back and join Ian on the podcast again. Thanks, Chris. With new rankings, promotions for a number of players including the system's top prospect, injury news, and the start of the Complex League seasons, the guys had plenty to discuss!

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SPPod #282: Movin' on Up May 19, 2023

It's everyone's favorite time of year, the start of promotion season. Shane Drohan, Chase Meidroth, Nathan Hickey and more are moving up a level, so we had plenty to say. Plus, we somehow haven't mentioned the May rankings update yet, so Chris and Ian discussed in the context of players who Ian had seen recently with the Sea Dogs and WooSox. And as always, we discussed the goings on at Fenway and answered your emails!

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SPPod #281: April Review May 04, 2023

With one month in the books, Chris and Ian checked in with their thoughts on the big stories from April. Has Shane Drohan already established himself as the system's top pitching prospect? How much shine has Nick Yorke regained? And why are the guys talking about the NFL Draft? That, plus we got enough emails that we couldn't even get to them all!

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SPPod #280: Director of Player Development Brian Abraham Apr 21, 2023

When you cover the minor leagues like we do, it's all about player development, and who better to talk to about that than the guy in charge of that very department for the Red Sox? We were very happy to welcome Red Sox Director of Player Development Brian Abraham back to the show for a great interview, talking about player development plans, how decisions get made throughout the course of the season, and of course, a few key players for the organization in 2023. (Note: we highly recommend going back and listening to episode #253, which was Brian's previous appearance on the podcast, if you haven't heard it yet!)

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SPPod #279: Scouting the high minors Apr 15, 2023

It's been a frustrating week at the major league level, but we're here with some early reports from Worcester and Portland (via Mnachester) to take your mind off of the sweep by the Rays... we did need to talk a little bit about that first, though. Plus, a bit about Durbin Feltman's release and, of course, your emails!

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SPPod #278: MiLB Opening Day 2023 Apr 07, 2023

Minor league opening day is here! (The rest of it, at least, given that Triple-A started last week.) Chris and Ian are here to break down the rosters for each of the affiliates and what they're looking forward to seeing in the coming weeks and months! Plus, as always, your emails.

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SPPod #277: From the backfields to the real thing Mar 31, 2023

What a time to be alive: The boys are back from the Fort and have plenty of observations to relay as the minor league season approaches. Meanwhile, plenty has been happening with the major league club as the Red Sox set their opening day roster. So yeah, there was plenty to discuss. Like two hours' worth. Buckle up!

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SPPod #276: Rankings Jamboree with Jim Callis and Alex Speier Mar 16, 2023

Yeah, you read that right. Two guests. Four people. One podcast. Because YOU DEMANDED IT (maybe). We got MLB.com's Jim Callis and the Boston Globe's Alex Speier on the show at the same time for a roundtable discussion on the state of the system, our respective rankings, how that process has changed over the years, and more!

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SPPod #275: Early MLB camp reaction Mar 10, 2023

With about two weeks of MLB spring training games in the books, Chris and Ian had plenty to discuss. Is Jarren Duran really really turning it around this time? Is Triston Casas going to... lead off? How good do some of the young arms look? Who will has the inside shot at the last few roster spots? They answered these questions and more. Plus, the guys discussed Baseball America ranking the Sox system 10th in the game, bid adieu to Kole Cottam, and of course, responded to your emails!

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SPPod #274: The Same Old Song Feb 26, 2023

Surprise, surprise: Noah Song has returned to baseball. Never mind that he's technically a Philadelphia Phillie now, as the news lit up our timelines and required a deep dive into the likelihood Song sticks, returns to the Red Sox, or perhaps winds up elsewhere was necessary. Plus, Fangraphs dropped its Top 100 list with a noteworthy placement of Miguel Bleis, the Sox made some smaller signings, and there were some news and notes from camp. Plus, your emails!

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SPPod #273: The one where we talk about a blacksmith Feb 09, 2023

Camp is close. The guys can smell it. But in the meantime, the Red Sox made some more deals, sending Matt Barnes and Franklin German off and getting Richard Bleier and Theo Denlinger in return. Plus, Kiley McDaniel and Keith Law released their Top 100 lists and organizational rankings, a new crop of NRIs was announced, we made some tweaks to our own rankings, and of course, your emails!

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SPPod #272: Team taking shape Jan 29, 2023

After much uncertainty, it seems that the Red Sox 2023 roster is finally starting to take shape. Justin Turner, Corey Kluber, Adalberto Mondesi, Adam Duvall... Meanwhile, three more former top ten prospects, including a former top prospect in the #SP60 and a former #2, have been designated for assignment. Meanwhile, Baseball America and MLB Pipeline released their Top 100 lists, the 2023 IFA signing period opened, and we got a bunch more emails, so Chris and Ian had plenty to discuss!

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SPPod #271: Rafael Devers gets paid Jan 05, 2023

For Red Sox fans who wanted something... ANYTHING to get excited about, the organization finally came through on Wednesday, reportedly agreeing to terms with Rafael Devers on an 11-year, $331 million extension that will keep him in Boston until the ripe old age of... 36. Yup, it's a good contract and the guys are fans, so they answered the emergency podcast signal to discuss. Plus, we said goodbye to the folk hero of the system, Big Joe Davis, following his retirement, and took some time to once again speculate what 40-man moves might be in the offiing to make room for Justin Turner and Corey Kluber.

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SPPod #270: '22 in Review, pt. 4, low-minors hitters Dec 31, 2022

Closing out 2022, Chris and Ian finally closed out the '22 in Review series with the low minors hitters after a slow(-ish) week of news. First, there was the matter of Nathan Eovaldi leaving and being replaced by Corey Kluber, with a look at how the 2023 pitching staff appears to have rounded out. Then we got into the minor leaguers, led by a review of what 2022 meant for the deepest part of the system. You know Marcelo Mayer, but what of Miguel Bleis and Nick Yorke? What do the guys think of the players lurking just behind them in the rankings? The answers, plus more of your emails, await!

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SPPod #269: Much Ado About Everything Dec 20, 2022

Xander Bogaerts is gone. Red Sox fans are furious. And in the week following that bombshell, the team designated Jeter Downs and Eric Hosmer for assignment and traded Hoy Park after mere weeks in the organization while the last of the big free agents came off the board. Chris and Ian tried to make sense of it all, plus actual news on what might be in store for Noah Song, public relations, Trevor Story's arm, and whether FSG should sell.

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SPPod #268: Free Agents and Rule 5 and X Gon...e Dec 12, 2022

We all had a hell of a week on Wednesday. First, the Red Sox reportedly came to terms with Kenley Jansen and Masataka Yoshida. Then came reports that the team was making progress with Xander Bogaerts. Then came an incredibly eventful Rule 5 Draft in which the club lost three players, including one huge surprise. Then the big one, as those earlier Bogaerts reports proved entirely incorrect and he signed with the San Diego Padres. Chris and Ian had a lot to unpack, and so they did!

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SPPod #267: Rankings Rundown Dec 06, 2022

The guys ring in the coming of the Winter Meetings with a full rundown of the official end-of-season Top 60. Chris and Ian discuss the movers and shakers and some of the debates up and down the list. Plus, the Red Sox finally did some stuff, so the guys talked Joely Rodriguez and the Hoy Park/Inmer Lobo trade. And as always, your emails!

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SPPod #266: '22 in Review, pt. 3, upper-minors hitting Nov 24, 2022

After a slow week (the Joely Rodriguez signing and Joy Park trade happened after we recorded, so we'll hit them next week...), the guys got back to the '22 in Review series, looking at the biggest stories in Triple-A and Double-A among the system's position players. There were ups and downs, and the guys had thoughts, per usual. Plus a quick check-in on the foreign winter leagues (oh hello, Darwinzon...).

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SPPod #265: Rule 5 Protection Deadline 2022 Nov 17, 2022

There may not be a nerdier baseball day than the Rule 5 protection deadline, and here we are again, with the Red Sox giving Chris and Ian some good fodder for discussion. Why David Hamilton? Why not Thaddeus Ward? The guys discussed that and more, plus, as always, your emails!

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SPPod #264: Igniting the hot stove Nov 11, 2022

The 2022 season is officially in the books, so it's time to preview what may become the defining offseason of Chaim Bloom's tenure as CBO of the Red Sox. Chris and Ian previewed all of the key dates this offseason, looked at the holes in the roster and how the team might go about filling them, who the team is likely to protect from selection in the Rule 5 Draft, and more. Plus, a brief check-in on fall/winter league action, and as always, your emails!

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SPPod #263: '22 in Review, pt. 2, lower-minors pitching Oct 14, 2022

Chris and Ian had plenty to discuss among the upper-minors pitchers last week. So, how about lower in the system? How important was the breakout of Luis Perales this season? Is there another wave of arms coming, and if so, do we even know who's in it yet? Plus, as always, your emails.

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SPPod #262: '22 in Review, pt. 1, upper-minors pitching Oct 09, 2022

With the MLB season coming to a close, it's time to look back on the year that was. Chris and Ian start their multi-part review with the arms in the system closest to MLB. We said at the beginning of the year that the organization had the most depth it had in some time... so how did it wind up turning out? Have the Red Sox finally ended their drought in developing starting pitching? The answers to that and more in this episode - plus, your emails!

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SPPod #261: Comings and Goings Sep 23, 2022

It's a grab bag of topics on this episode: Kevin Plawecki is out, Franklin German is in. Nick Northcut is out, Yu Chang is in. We know who's heading to the Arizona Fall League (and some guys playing in Puerto Rico and the Dominican), and there's going to be plenty to keep an eye on this offseason already. Do we care that the Red Sox are over the CBT? Plus a check in with Playoff Portland and of course, your e-mails!

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SPPod #260: Triston en la Casas Sep 10, 2022

Well, they did it after all. Triston Casas has arrived, and the guys discussed his outlook at the MLB level. Plus, we've got new rules (for next year) and new rankings (for September), plus, your emails!

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SPPod #259: Checking in on the Drive Sep 03, 2022

It's been a few weeks, but we've been busy. Well, Ian has at least, catching a bunch of WooSox games before a week-long trip to Greenville to see the Drive. He reported back on everything he saw, plus we had promotions to discuss and a bunch of your emails!

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SPPod #258: Post-Deadline Re-Rank Aug 13, 2022

The Red Sox have added a lot of talent over the past month, which made the August rankings update particularly interesting. The guys discussed the debuts of new players and some big moves from more familiar names in the #SP60. Plus, they discussed some corresponding releases and, as always, your email questions.

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SPPod #257: Buy/Sell/Trade Aug 05, 2022

Buy? Sell? Get you a CBO who can do both? Chris and Ian had plenty to analyze from the trade deadline. The guys broke down Christian Vazquez's exit, the arrivals of Eric Hosmer and Tommy Pham, and of course, had the scoop on the newest crop of Sox prospects.

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SPPod 256: Dawn of the deadlines Jul 29, 2022

The draft signing deadline is coming up. So is the trade deadline. And you all sent us so many emails we had to cut them from the last episode and put them in this one. Sounds like we've got ourselves a podcast!

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SPPod #255: 2022 Draft Recap with MLB.com's Jim Callis Jul 26, 2022

Once again, we had the pleasure of hosting MLB.com's very own Jim Callis to recap the Red Sox draft class! Listen in to hear what Jim thought of Boston's haul, what question Jim posed to Chris to make him hem and haw for about five minutes attempting to dodge the question, and of course, some talk about the Red Sox system over the first half.

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SPPod #254: Draft night 1, instant reax Jul 18, 2022

With the first night of the draft extending into the wee hours, Chris and Ian provided their kneejerk reactions to the Red Sox selections of Mikey Romero, Cutter Coffey, and (eventually) Roman Anthony. More Cali high school shortstops, eh? Here's what the guys think!

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SPPod #253: Director of Player Development Brian Abraham Jul 14, 2022

It's been a while since we've had an interview episode, but this is a good one as we welcome Red Sox Director of Player Development Brian Abraham! Our discussion hit on a number of topics on the ins and outs of player development, Brian's path to being the Sox farm director, and his thoughts on a number of current players in the system (and big leagues)! Plus, the guys opened with some quick draft thoughts and discussion of Brayan Bello's MLB debut.

We also discussed Why Not Devin, a charity Brian supported by running the Boston Marathon this year. You can learn more about this great cause at https://www.thewhynotdevinfoundation.org/.

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SPPod #252: Bello at Fenway-o Jul 06, 2022

Our new number 3 prospect is set to make his MLB debut on Wednesday night, so Chris and Ian hopped on for an episode to discuss the latest rookie arm to matriculate to the big leagues for the Red Sox in 2022. The guys talked about the pitching pipeline starting to bear fruit, what to expect from the Dominican right-hander against the Rays, and what plans might be for him the rest of the season. Plus, Ian gives a report on Bryan Mata in Portland, some promotions, and a discussion of the July 1 rankings update!

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SPPod #251: The halfway point Jun 29, 2022

We are officially midway through the minor league season, so there's plenty of promotion talk, MLB roster debate, and... (checks notes)... one of the DSL teams is a juggernaut apparently? Chris and Ian broke down whose starts they're buying and whose they aren't, and of course, got a big old dose of your terrific emails.

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SPPod #250: Pronounced "Say-DAHN" Jun 10, 2022

Another week, another promotion, as defensive whiz Ceddanne Rafaela got the call to Portland to headline our news segment. The guys shared their thoughts on the move, as well as Bryan Mata's return to Salem, Nick Yorke's toe, the start of the complex league season and more! Plus, Chris got around to telling us some more about what he saw from the Low-A affiliate when he got three games with the Salem Sox recently. Plus, your emails!

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SPPod #249: A Winck and a nod Jun 03, 2022

As the calendar turns to June, there's plenty to discuss in the Red Sox system. Another top-tier promotion brings Brandon Walter to the loaded Worcester rotation, while his teammate, Josh Winckowski, returns from making his MLB debut. Plus the guys discuss the injuries keeping the club's top prospects on the sidelines, our new rankings, and your emails!

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SPPod #248: Bello, on to Triple-A-oh May 19, 2022

We have our first big promotion of the season, as Brayan Bello, the system's top pitching prospect, got the call to Triple-A Worcester (following consecutive SoxProspects Pitcher of the Week honors). Chris and Ian broke down the decision to move Bello up along with fellow ranked righty AJ Politi. Oh, and by the way... we've got Noah Song news! Might Red Sox fans' favorite Naval Academy grad find his way back to a baseball field after all? Plus, how John Schreiber became a thing, and your emails!

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SPPod #247: Back to Hadlock May 13, 2022

In this week's episode, Ian relays some more reports from his second set of games with the Sea Dogs, finishing his look at the club's stacked rotation, impressive bullpen, and ... also the lineup. Plus Chris and Ian discuss the improving 40-man depth with Connor Seabold, Josh Winckowski, and Jeter Downs, the super-brief call-up of Jarren Duran, Nick Northcut turning into the king of homers and strikeouts, the emergence of Eduardo Lopez, and much more! (NOTE: This episode was recorded before Thursday night's news that Noah Song had graduated flight school and applied for another service waiver - we'll discuss that on the next episode!) Got something to say? We love talking about what you want to hear about. Make sure to email us. We're on Instagram. Make sure you follow us there. Twitter Links:

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SPPod #246: Rankings... in context May 06, 2022

It's a new month and that means a rankings update. Chris and Ian discussed the movement in the May 1 update and went into why, a month in, the context of player performance is especially important in evaluation. Plus, things are bad in Boston - what can be done? We close, as always, with your emails. Got something to say? We love talking about what you want to hear about. Make sure to email us. We're on Instagram. Make sure you follow us there. Twitter Links:

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SPPod #245: Time for Triston? Apr 27, 2022

The Red Sox are scuffling, particularly on offense, so it's time to ask: when do the Red Sox call up Triston Casas? Ian and Chris looked at what's ailing the MLB club and whether giving the organization's top prospect his first taste of the Bigs is what the doctor ordered. Plus, Ian has reports from Portland, with the best pitching staff in the system, and as always, your emails!

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SPPod #244: Ceddanne in the Groove Apr 21, 2022

The first full week of the minor league season is in the books, and whoever told you that's not enough of a sample size to draw conclusions from... was probably right, but we're talking about it anyway! The Portland arms and Greenville bats are red hot, but who else caught the guys' eyes? Ian has some reports from Worcester as well, plus, your emails! Got something to say? We love talking about what you want to hear about. Make sure to email us. We're on Instagram. Make sure you follow us there. Twitter Links:

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SPPod #243: Rosters and Rankings '22 Apr 09, 2022

The minor league season is here, and that means two things: our updated rankings and the release of the opening day rosters? That means plenty for Ian and Chris to discuss and analyze, so listening for who's starting where, who moved up or down in the #SP60, and as always, your emails!

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SPPod 242: Back to the back fields Apr 01, 2022

After two years (or three, depending on how you're counting) the SoxProspects crew made its triumphant return to the back fields at Fenway South! Chris and Ian have the highlights regarding who impressed, who didn't, and who to watch this season. Plus, we dissect who the Red Sox might carry on the final few roster spots and potential complications there, as well as examine how the Triston Casas-Marcelo Mayer-Nick Yorke trio compares to other top threesomes across the league and historically in the organization.

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SPPod #241: And... we're back! Mar 11, 2022

Well, they figured it out and the MLB lockout is over! Chris and Ian answered the call of the emergency podcast siren and got on the horn to talk about the new CBA - what we know about it at least - and how the Red Sox need to attack the compressed offseason and build a full roster! Plus, your emails!

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SPPod 240: Hopefully the last lockout episode Mar 08, 2022

One way or another, this will be the last episode of the podcast to primarily focus on the latest regarding the lockout. With no deal yet, which minor leaguers will be most affected? How will the organization adjust? Chris and Ian looked at those questions and more. Plus, transactions and your emails, including the guys talking about how they started at SoxProspects! Got something to say? We love talking about what you want to hear about. Make sure to email us. We're on Instagram. Make sure you follow us there. Twitter Links:

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SPPod #239: The lockout in depth, then locked in on depth Feb 15, 2022

We may have started a podcast in the hopes that the bargaining tables we would discuss would have more to do with player contracts than labor negotiations, but right now, the lockout is the topic du jour, so Chris and Ian went deep on the issues dividing the owners and players and what is at stake. If you like Rage Chris, you will like this. But worry not! There's prospect talk in here too, including an extended debate between the guys about just how deep the Red Sox farm system is right now. If you're among those who think they agree too much, you are going to enjoy this segment!

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SPPod #238: Prospects warm-up, negotiations chill Feb 04, 2022

While the Red Sox may be holding their Winter Warm-Up for prospects, negotiations between MLB and the MLBPA seem as chilled as ever. Still, we soldier on, discussing the organization's newest prospect camp and the newest class of international free agents along with the club's strategy internationally. Also discussed: the latest on the lockout and Seiya Suzuki rumors, plus some minor transactions. We then hit another bumper crop of great emails, talking about the Red Sox defense and its effect on pitching, player projection, what effect the lockout extending into the season may have in Worcester and Portland, and more. Got something to say? We love talking about what you want to hear about. Make sure to email us. We're on Instagram. Make sure you follow us there. Twitter Links:

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SPPod #237: New Year's Resolutions Jan 10, 2022

Happy New Year! Chris and Ian rang in 2022 with prospect resolutions: what should some of the system's top prospects resolve to change in the new season? And after some brief news, it was time to open a MASSIVE mailbag, as you all came through big-time to help us through the lockout doldrums with a big episode. Who has the top tools in the system? What is going to happen on the left side of the infield? Who were the guys' favorite prospects coming up? that and more on this episode! Got something to say? We love talking about what you want to hear about. Make sure to email us. Twitter Links:

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SPPod #236: Let me introduce to you, the one and only Alex Speier Dec 21, 2021

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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SPPod #235: The storm before the calm Dec 09, 2021

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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SPPod #234: Four to the 40, FA targets Nov 23, 2021

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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SPPod #233: Bye ERod, Rule 5 protection preview Nov 17, 2021

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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SPPod #232: On to the offseason Nov 05, 2021

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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SPPod #231: The redemption of Jeter Downs? Oct 21, 2021

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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SPPod #230: On to the ALCS Oct 14, 2021

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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SPPod #229: A Wild Start Oct 08, 2021

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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SPPod #228: The Final Stretch Oct 02, 2021

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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SPPod Ep. #227: Scouting Salem and Late Season Promotions Sep 24, 2021

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. Remember to check us out on Patreon We also want to thank our in-residence musical guest, The Ludlow Thieves. Check them out on YouTube and Spotify. Got something to say? We love talking about what you want to hear about. Make sure to email us. We're on Instagram. Make sure you follow us there. Podcast Twitter Links:

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SPPod Ep. #226 - Debuts and Playoff Pushes Sep 15, 2021

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. Remember to check us out on Patreon We also want to thank our in-residence musical guest, The Ludlow Thieves. Check them out on YouTube and Spotify. Got something to say? We love talking about what you want to hear about. Make sure to email us. We're on Instagram. Make sure you follow us there. Podcast Twitter Links:

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SPPod # 225: Interview with Paul Toboni, Dir. of Amateur Scouting Sep 08, 2021

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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SPPod #224: A weekend in Greenville Sep 03, 2021

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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SPPod Ep. #223 - Yorke moving up Aug 24, 2021

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! Remember to check us out on Patreon We also want to thank our in-residence musical guest, The Ludlow Thieves. Check them out on YouTube and Spotify. Got something to say? We love talking about what you want to hear about. Make sure to email us. We're on Instagram. Make sure you follow us there. Podcast Twitter Links:

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SPPod #222: Into the Dog Days Aug 20, 2021

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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SPPod #221 - Rankings shake-up Aug 10, 2021

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! We also want to thank our in-residence musical guest, The Ludlow Thieves. Check them out on YouTube and Spotify. Got something to say? We love talking about what you want to hear about. Make sure to email us. We're on Instagram. Make sure you follow us there. Podcast Twitter Links:

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SPPod #220 - The busiest July ever Aug 04, 2021

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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SPPod #219 - Deadlines ahoy! Jul 29, 2021

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!

SPPod #218: Draft and farm with MLB.com's Jim Callis Jul 22, 2021

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! Remember to check us out on Patreon and we’re conducting our annual Donation Drive. We also want to thank our in-residence musical guest, The Ludlow Thieves. Check them out on YouTube and Spotify. Got something to say? We love talking about what you want to hear about. Make sure to email us. We're on Instagram. Make sure you follow us there. Podcast Twitter Links:

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SPPod #217 - Draft Recap… and Duran to the Bigs! Jul 15, 2021

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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Patreon Draft Special: Marcelo Mayer Edition (Feed Preview) Jul 12, 2021

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!

SPPod Ep. 216 - Draft Preview with ESPN Insider Kiley McDaniel Jul 06, 2021

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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SPPod Ep. #215 - Scouting Portland, Part 1 Jun 30, 2021

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

0:00 - Intros, housekeeping, email us and remember to check us out on Patreon and we’re conducting our annual Donation Drive 5:00 - The Garrett Richards dilemma 16:15 - Connor Wong debuts 18:30 - Injury updates 21:45 - Florida Complex League 33:50 - Scouting Portland 57:30 - Mailbag Players Mentioned Garrett Richards Danny Santana Jarren Duran Bobby Dalbec Eduardo Rodriguez Tanner Houck Brandon Workman Yacksel Rios Garrett Whitlock Raynel Espinal Kaleb Ort Eduard Bazardo Connor Wong Kutter Crawford Brandon Howlett Tyler Esplin Aldo Ramirez Nick Decker Brainer Bonaci Blaze Jordan Bryan Gonzalez Darel Belen Winkelman Gonzalez Eduardo Lopez Chih-Jung Liu Freddy Valdez Brayan Bello Josh Wincowski Denyi Reyes Durbin Feltman Jose Adames Triston Casas Ronaldo Hernandez Devlin Granberg Hudson Potts Jeisson Rosario Tate Matheny Jeremy Wu-Yelland Gilberto Jimenez Marcus Wilson We also want to thank our in-residence musical guest, The Ludlow Thieves. Check them out on YouTube and Spotify. Got something to say? We love talking about what you want to hear about. Make sure to email us. We're on Instagram. Make sure you follow us there. Podcast Twitter Links:

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SPPod Ep. #214 - Houck returns to the hill Jun 22, 2021

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 Players Mentioned Tanner Houck Chad De La Guerra Devlin Granberg Wil Dalton Eduardo Lopez Gilberto Jiminez Ceddanne Rafaela Nick Northcut Nick Decker Jaxx Groshans Kole Cottam Jordan DiValerio Chris Murphy Zack Kelly Jose Adames Yorvin Pantoja Alex Scherff Ryan Fernandez Jerry Downs Ryan Weber Connor Wong Ronaldo Hernandez Jett Bandy Chris Herrmann Jarren Duran Danny Santana Brandon Workman Yacksel Rios Jonathan Arauz Jarren Duran Franchy Cordero Kaleb Ort Raynel Espinal Johan Mieses Roldani Baldwin Oddanier Mosqueda Jay Groome Aldo Ramirez Frank German Brandon Howlett Miguel Bleis Michael Chavis Hudson Potts Antoni Flores Brainer Bonaci Jeisson Rosario Marcus Wilson Brayan Bello We also want to thank our in-residence musical guest, The Ludlow Thieves. Check them out on YouTube and Spotify. Got something to say? We love talking about what you want to hear about. Make sure to email us. We're on Instagram. Make sure you follow us there. Podcast Twitter Links:

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SPPod Ep. #213 - Talking Bello on the water Jun 16, 2021

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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SPPod Ep. #212 - Finally, the rest of the Benintendi bounty Jun 08, 2021

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 Players Mentioned Andrew Benintendi Freddy Valdez Grant Gambrell Luis De La Rosa Khalil Lee Thaddeus Ward Johan Mieses Cesar Puello Pedro Castellanos Triston Casas Jarren Duran Jeter Downs Jerry Downs Emmanuel De Jesus Oddanier Mosqueda Brandon Workman Colten Brewer Jay Groome Nick Yorke We also want to thank our in-residence musical guest, The Ludlow Thieves. Check them out on YouTube and Spotify. Got something to say? We love talking about what you want to hear about. Make sure to email us. We're on Instagram. Make sure you follow us there. Podcast Twitter Links:

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SPPod Ep. # 211 - June Rankings Update Jun 01, 2021

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 Franchy Cordero Danny Santana Bobby Dalbec Marwin Gonzalez Jarren Duran Jeter Downs Gilberto Jimenez Thaddeus Ward Brayan Bello Triston Casas Jerry Downs Garrett Whitlock Jay Groome Josh Winckowski Cameron Cannon Cedanne Rafaela Alex Scherff Tyreque Reed Kaleb Ort Colten Brewer Ryan Brasier Brandon Workman We also want to thank our in-residence musical guest, The Ludlow Thieves. Check them out on YouTube and Spotify. Got something to say? We love talking about what you want to hear about. Make sure to email us. We're on Instagram. Make sure you follow us there. Podcast Twitter Links:

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SPPod Ep. #210 - Scouting Salem May 25, 2021

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. As mentioned on the show, our Patreon supporters received game reports from Chris’ trip to watch Salem after he got back from the game and if you want to get on the list, 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 4:10 - 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 Tanner Houck Connor Seabold Thaddeus Ward Bryan Mata Connor Wong Eduard Bazardo Devlin Granberg Nick Decker Hudson Potts Brock Bell Zach Schellenger Merfy Andrew Shane Drohan Jeremy Wu-Yelland Ryan Zeferjahn Danny Santana Jonathan Arauz Michael Chavis Austin Brice Colten Brewer Brandon Brennan Garrett Whitlock Michael Chavis Jonathan Arauz Jarren Duran Jairo Muñoz Triston Casas Jeter Downs Jerry Downs Enmanuel De Jesus Gilberto Jimenez Matthew Lugo Nick Yorke Cedanne Rafaela Wil Dalton Joe Davis Jaxx Groshans Kole Cottam Cameron Cannon Grant Williams Christian Koss Brandon Howlett Jordan DiValerio Jorge Rodriguez Alex Scherff Tyler Dearden Joey Meneses Pedro Castellanos Kyle Hart We also want to thank our in-residence musical guest, The Ludlow Thieves. Check them out on YouTube and Spotify. Got something to say? We love talking about what you want to hear about. Make sure to email us. We're on Instagram. Make sure you follow us there. Podcast Twitter Links:

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SPPod Ep. #209 - Chris and Ian visit Worcester May 19, 2021

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.

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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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SPPod Ep. #208 - A visit to the Alternate Site Apr 30, 2021

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 Hector Rondon Logan Browning Nixson Munoz Mike Shawaryn Yoelvis Guedez Hunter Haworth Jagger Rusconi Kervin Suarez Everlouis Lozada Triston Casas Gilberto Jimenez Thaddeus Ward Josh Winckowski Frank German Jay Groome Nick Yorke Shane Drohan Jeremy Wu-Yelland Blaze Jordan Brainer Bonaci Jarren Duran Connor Seabold Jeter Downs Connor Wong Jonathan Arauz Raynel Espinal Eduard Bazardo Danny Santana Austin Brice Josh Taylor Daniel Gossett Kaleb Ort Michael Gettys Rafael Devers Alex Verdugo Darwinzon Hernandez Michael Chavis Christian Arroyo Marcus Wilson We also want to thank our in-residence musical guest, The Ludlow Thieves. Check them out on YouTube and Spotify. Got something to say? We love talking about what you want to hear about. Make sure to email us. Podcast Twitter Links:

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SPPod Ep.# 207 - It is not a terrible take Apr 16, 2021

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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SPPod Ep. #206 - Maple Syrup is overrated Apr 01, 2021

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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SPPod Ep. #205: I'm kinda over spring training Mar 26, 2021

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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SPPod Ep. #204 - And our next email is from... Mar 15, 2021

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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SPPod Ep. #203: Interview with Red Sox EVP and Asst. GM Eddie Romero Feb 22, 2021

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 We also want to thank our in-residence musical guest, The Ludlow Thieves. Check them out on YouTube and Spotify.

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SPPod Ep. #202: I’m going to send that link to you Feb 12, 2021

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

Players Mentioned Andrew Benintendi Franchy Cordero Josh Winckowski Eduard Bazardo Jackie Bradley Travis Shaw Mauricio Dubon Marwin Gonzalez Enrique Hernandez Michael Chavis Christian Arroyo Hirokazu Sawamura Joel Payamps Chris Herrmann

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SPPod #201: Interview with Red Sox Senior VP of Baseball Ops Ben Crockett Feb 01, 2021

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 Frank German Adam Ottavino Enrique Hernandez Garrett Richards Jose Adames Zac Grotz Matt Carasiti Jay Groome Rafael Devers Michael Chavis Javier Guerra Mauricio Dubon Tanner Houck Jeter Downs Triston Casas Gilberto Jimenez Nick Yorke Blaze Jordan Eduard Bazardo Brayan Bello Bradley Blalock Aldo Ramirez

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SPPod Ep. #200: Interview with Red Sox CBO Chaim Bloom Jan 21, 2021

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 CJ Chatham Jonathan Arauz Christian Arroyo Jeremy Rivera Dustin Pedroia Darwinzon Hernandez Nick Pivetta Connor Seabold Nick Yorke We also want to thank our in-residence musical guest, The Ludlow Thieves. Check them out on YouTube and Spotify. 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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SPPod #199: It's the Amuse Bouche Jan 19, 2021

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 Players Mentioned Alex Verdugo Jeter Downs Hunter Renfroe Martin Perez Matt Andriese Daniel Gossett Eduardo Rodriguez Garrett Whitlock Nick Pivetta Deivy Grullon Connor Wong Johnny Pereda Roldani Baldwin Austin Rei Rusney Castillo Rafael Devers Christian Vazquez Xander Bogaerts Miguel Bleis Juan Chacon Andrew Benintendi Josh Ockimey Seth Blair Stephen Gonsalves Raynel Espinal Cesar Puello Caleb Simpson Kevin McCarthy Jarren Duran Eduard Bazardo Durbin Feltman Bobby Dalbec More International Signings here We also want to thank our in-residence musical guest, The Ludlow Thieves. Check them out on YouTube and Spotify. 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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SPPod #198: You're throwing a curveball Dec 20, 2020

It’s December, and despite the lack of major league player movement Chris and Ian had plenty to discuss. We finally know what the realignment of the minor leagues looks like and which teams that will remain a part of the Red Sox system. There have been some moves to look at as we welcome Hunter Renfroe and Garrett Whitlock to Boston. Chris and Ian take a quick trip through the winter leagues. We released new rankings and go into detail on a few of the guys who made significant moves. And finally, the guys get to your excellent questions.

0:00 - Intros, housekeeping, email us and remember to check us out on Patreon 3:50 - Minor League affiliate shuffle 15:50 - Rule 5 recap 23:00 - Hunter Renfroe signing 29:00 - News from the winter leagues 34:00 - Rankings update 50:00 - Mailbag Players Mentioned Garrett Whitlock Brian Johnson Hector Velazquez Tyreque Reed Kaleb Ort Hunter Renfroe Michael Chavis Jarren Duran Alan Marrero Denyi Reyes Gilberto Jimenez Jay Groome Aldo Ramirez Noah Song Brainer Bonaci Matthew Lugo Jorge Rodriguez Chih-Jung Liu Christian Koss Jeremy Wu-Yelland Brendan Cellucci Bryan Mata Darwinzon Hernandez Tanner Houck Mookie Betts Dustin Pedroia Andrew Benintendi We also want to thank our in-residence musical guest, The Ludlow Thieves. Check them out on YouTube and Spotify. 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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SPPod #197: The Boston Globe’s Alex Speier returns Dec 04, 2020

Making his seventh appearance on the podcast, Alex Speier joins Chris and Ian for an enjoyable conversation. The guys discuss his prospect rankings, the challenges of ranking players who have missed a full year of development, and how much weight to put on performance at alternate training sites. And as always, the discussion crosses into so much more. Prior to talking with Alex, Chris and Ian go over the latest offseason news, including a just-announced trade, and pop open the mailbag to answer your questions.

0:00 - Intros, housekeeping, email us and remember to check us out on Patreon 2:30 - Offseason News 7:45 - Mailbag 26:30 - Alex Speier interview

Players Mentioned Michael Gettys Yoan Aybar Christian Koss Denyi Reyes Austin Brice Triston Casas Jeter Downs Bobby Dalbec Bryan Mata Jarren Duran Jay Groome Gilberto Jimenez Tanner Houck Nick Yorke Thaddeus Ward Connor Seabold Rafael Devers Noah Song Aldo Ramirez Chris Murphy Brayan Bello William Cuevas Brendan Cellucci AJ Politi Andrew Benintendi Garin Cecchini

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SPPod #196 That is patently false Nov 19, 2020

It's mid-November, and finally... some minor league scouting updates to discuss! Ian and Chris have the goods from the Fall Instructional League in Fort Myers, where 62 of the Red Sox' top farmhands spent 5.5 weeks. We've got who impressed and who disappointed with their showings. Plus, the guys preview who might be protected on Friday from selection in the Rule 5 draft (and how that list has changed based on Fall Instructs reports), who's playing abroad this winter, and of course, your emails.

0:00 - Intros, housekeeping, email us and remember to check us out on Patreon 6:10 - Rule 5 preview 21:00 - Offseason leagues 25:45 - Fall Instructs 1:06:00 - Mailbag

Players Mentioned

Bryan Mata Connor Seabold Conner Wong Jay Groome Eduard Bazardo Hudson Potts Jeisson Rosario Deivy Grullon Gilberto Jimenez Triston Casas Aldo Ramirez Brainer Bonaci Chris Murphy Brayan Bello Nick Decker Matthew Lugo Cameron Cannon Chih-Jung Liu Eduardo Lopez Darel Belen Eduardo Vaughan Juan Chacon Wilkelman Gonzalez Nick Yorke Blaze Jordan Shane Drohan Jeremy Wu-Yelland Brian Van Belle Jordan Divalerio

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SPPod #195: Resetting the Roster, Pt. 2 Nov 15, 2020

The winter meetings are still off in the future, but baseball’s offseason is in full swing. The Sox brought back several minor league free agents. Oh, and Alex Cora is back with the club to manage. In addition, we have a run down on important upcoming dates for the offseason. The guys talk through the players who will need to be protected on the 40-man before the rule 5 draft. Ian and Chris discuss the future of the minor leagues. And we wrap it all up with another installment of the 80-grade mailbag.

0:00 - Intros, housekeeping, email us and remember to check us out on Patreon 4:10 - Offseason news 9:50 - Minor League free agent signings 19:00 - Alex Cora returns to helm the Sox 30:20 - Important offseason dates 44:50 - Future of the minors 51:50 - Mailbag

Players Mentioned

Roldani Baldwin Seth Blair Raynel Espinal Stephen Gonsalves Joey Meneses Johan Mieses Josh Ockimey Jhonny Pereda Caleb Simpson Martin Perez Josh Tobias Jay Groome Bryan Mata Hudson Potts Jeisson Rosario Connor Seabold Conner Wong Eduard Bazardo Pedro Castellanos Kutter Crawford Jerry Downs Joan Martinez Alex Scherff Zach Schellenger Thaddeus Ward Durbin Feltman Kevin Garcia Rusney Castillo Nick Pivetta Tanner Houck Dustin Pedroia Chris Martin

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SPPod #194: Resetting the roster, pt. 1 Nov 02, 2020

The 2020 season has successfully drawn to a close, bringing us to an offseason that promises great change for the Red Sox. With nine players already gone from the roster, Chris and Ian went player-by-player through the remaining members of the 40-man roster in an attempt to predict who will stay, who will go, and what those who are still around will be doing next season. Plus, some questions about Jackie Bradley’s future with the club now that he’s a free agent, and more of your great questions!

0:00 - Intros, housekeeping, email us and remember to check us out on Patreon 6:25 - Early offseason moves 19:50 - Reshaping the 40 man 58:45 - Mailbag

Players Mentioned Domingo Tapia Rusney Castillo Dustin Pedroia Christian Vazquez Xander Bogaerts Matt Barnes Eduardo Rodriguez Andrew Benintendi Rafael Devers Marcus Walden Ryan Brasier Colton Brewer Michael Chavis Josh Taylor Darwinzon Hernandez Ryan Weber CJ Chatham Kyle Hart Yoan Aybar Marcus Wilson Martin Perez Chris Mazza Kevin Plawecki Austin Brice Jeffrey Springs Matt Hall Alex Verdugo Phillips Valdez Robert Stock Nick Pivetta Jairo Munoz Deivy Grullion Christian Arroyo Tanner Houck Jackie Bradley

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SPPod #193 - Speaking is hard Oct 06, 2020

The sprint that was the 2020 season has drawn to a close, and while it may not seem like it, Chris and Ian had plenty to look back on. There were plenty of debuts to digest, so the guys looked back on the first taste of MLB for Bobby Dalbec, Tanner Houck, and others, plus examine what the team's (probable) positioning at number 4 in next year's draft really means. Meanwhile, what did we learn from the action at Sim City in Pawtucket? Is there anything to be gleaned from this experiment in player development? Who stood out? And baseball is not done yet - it's time for the Fall Instructional League, and we're breaking down the roster. Plus, as always, your superlative emails!

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0:00 - Intros, housekeeping, email us and remember to check us out on Patreon 4:45 - MLB season recap 43:30 - Looking back at the Alternate Training Site 1:01:00 - Looking ahead to Fall Instructs 1:22:45 - Mailbag

Players Mentioned

Andrew Bennintendi Jay Groome Bobby Dalbec Michael Chavis Jonathan Arauz Tanner Houck Nick Pivetta Robinson Leyer Domingo Tapia Kyle Hart Dustin Pedroia Jarren Duran Jeter Downs Triston Casas Stephen Gonsalves Bryan Mata Connor Seabold Hudson Potts Jeisson Rosario Alan Marrero Dylan Spacke Osvaldo De La Rosa Wikelman Gonzalez Nathanael Cruz Chih-Jung Liu Brian Van Belle Jordan DiValerio Eduard Bazardo Brainer Bonaci Nick Yorke Blaze Jordan Pedro Castellanos Wil Dalton Luis Perales Danny Diaz Brandon Howlett Albert Feliz Tyler Esplin

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SPPod #192 - Revealing my real age Sep 28, 2020

Well, the season is over. The Sox finished strong and still nabbed the fourth pick in the 2021 draft. Chris and Ian wind down the campaign with an eye to the future. Tanner Houck is looking good, and Nick Pivetta made the most of his starts with the big club. Ian shares several thoughts from the Alternate Training Site, and both Ian and Chris call out that the roster reflects Chaim Bloom’s craftsmanship, citing Nick Yorke and the many top 20 prospects acquired in trades this season. Among those guys is Sox newcomer Jacob Wallace who came over as the player to be named later from the Rockies in the Pillar trade. Wallace will go straight to Instructs, which Chris breaks down the logistics of the fall camp. Teaser, we’ll have a more in-depth preview next episode. Finally, it’s mailbag time, and you all did a great job filling the bag with some awesome questions.

0:00 - Intros, housekeeping, email us and remember to check us out on Patreon 4:45 - The Red Sox are... winning? 7:10 - Tanner Houck MLB pitcher 25:00 - Nick Pivetta after one start 39:30 - News from the Alternate Training Site: Nick Yorke can hit 46:45 - A look at Jacob Wallace 54:15 - Fall Instructs picture becoming clearer 1:07:00 - Mailbag

Players Mentioned

Tanner Houck Darwinzon Hernandez Jalen Beeks Henry Owens Nick Pivetta Connor Seabold Martin Perez Nick Yorke Robinson Leyer Domingo Tapia Mike Kickham Jacob Wallace Jarren Duran Bobby Dalbec Gilberto Jimenez Jay Groome Thaddeus Ward Rafael Devers Alex Verdugo

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SPPod #191 - Tankathon Update Sep 15, 2020

With the possibility of a top-five pick riding on the last few weeks of the season, we have a reason to pay attention to games as the season winds down. Ian breaks down how much of a difference a high draft pick means towards overall bonus pool. And speaking of reasons to pay attention, Tanner Houck is expected to make his big-league debut on September 15. Ian gives us a full scouting report for the righthander, who we have ranked number 10 in the system. Next up the guys discuss MLB’s approval of fall instructs. We also share an update on the negotiations between Major League Baseball and Minor League Baseball. And we hand the show over to you to close it out with more of your terrific emails and messages.

0:00 - Intros, housekeeping, email us and remember to check us out on Patreon 3:00 - 2021 Draft watch 12:45 - Tanner Houck MLB debut preview 29:45 - MLB approves fall instructional camps 35:00 - MLB/MiLB negotiation update 45:45 - Mailbag

Players Mentioned

Tanner Houck Bobby Dalbec Kyle Hart Jarren Duran Jon Lester

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SPPod #190 - We're talking trade deadline today Sep 04, 2020

The Red Sox wheeled and dealed at the deadline. In total, they struck four deals, including the Workman-Hembree deal talked about last episode. We don’t know who the club got for Kevin Pillar and Josh Osich, but can break down the two players the Sox got for Mitch Moreland. And both Hudson Potts and Jeisson Rosario are intriguing young players with some upside who debuted in the top 20 on our recently released rankings. Both Potts and Rosario will need to be added to the 40-man ahead of the winter’s Rule 5 draft. Who else is eligible to be selected, and which should be protected? We discuss. And with the trades, a number of Sox Prospects are playing in the bigs and the guys break them all down. And we hand the show over to you to close it out with more of your terrific emails and messages.

0:00 - Intros, housekeeping, email us and remember to check us out on Patreon 4:30 - Talking Trades 22:00 - Rule V considerations 28:30 - New rankings 47:45 - Promotions and non-promotions 1:03:45 - Mailbag

Players Mentioned

Hudson Potts Jeisson Rosario Gilberto Jimenez Jay Groome Connor Seabold Thaddeus Ward Triston Casas Tanner Houck Mike Shawaryn Bobby Dalbec Jonathan Arauz Jarren Duran Kyle Hart Jeter Downs Robinson Leyer Nick Pivetta

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SPPod #189 - I think that's genius, actually Aug 26, 2020

With the trade deadline coming up, Chris and Ian get back on the line to talk trades. They address the deal that sent Brandon Workman and Heath Hembree to the Phillies and brought back Nick Pivetta and Connor Seabold. The guys then revisited the trade talks with the Padres, and while they don’t see Wil Myers coming to Boston, they do see the Red Sox as being in a good spot to take on salary and get decent young talent in exchange. The guys also talked who the club should and should not move. They talk through Casas joining the Alternate Training Site and who might join them. And we close out the show with more of your terrific questions.

0:00 - Intros, housekeeping, email us and remember to check us out on Patreon 9:00 - We have a trade to discuss 30:15 - Trade talk mailbag 36:00 - Trading Xander? 43:00 - Guys who could move 58:00 - Casas in Pawtucket 1:03:02 - Mailbag Players Mentioned Brandon Workman Heath Hembree Connor Seabold Nick Pivetta Tanner Houck Bryan Mata Kyle Hart Jay Groome Thaddeus Ward Mike Shawaryn Xander Bogaerts Jeter Downs Christian Vazquez Andrew Benintendi Jarren Duran Jackie Bradley Bobby Dalbec Jonathan Arauz Triston Casas Brian Johnson We also want to thank our in-residence musical guest, The Ludlow Thieves. Check them out on YouTube and Spotify. 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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SPPod #188 - Getting to see the prospects Aug 07, 2020

Two weeks in, and we still have MLB games! And thanks to the PawSox streaming simulated games from McCoy Stadium, we even get to see the prospects. We have a lot to talk about for both the big league club as well as the action down in Pawtucket. Chris and Ian leadoff with pitching talk. In particular, they go in depth on what happens when a club loses half of its top eight pitchers. Following that, they break down concerns with the lineup. Ian wonders when Bobby Dalbec joins the 28-man roster. Then Chris and Ian break down what’s happening at Pawtucket. And we conclude with an abundance of your always great emails.

0:00 - Intros, housekeeping, email us and remember to check us out on Patreon

5:30 - Big league roster construction - pitchers

18:00 - Big league roster construction - hitters

36:00 - Scouting the Alternate Training Site

46:30 - Mailbag

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SPPod Ep. #187: Happy Season Eve Jul 23, 2020

Baseball games are starting at last. Chris and Ian drop in to set the stage for this most unusual of seasons. They lead off with the latest additions for the club. Welcome to Boston, Dylan Covey and Zack Godley. Then the guys go deep on the difficult decisions in staffing the big league club. The last draft signings were officially announced. And finally, news out of Los Angeles, Mookie Betts has a contract extension in place that will enable him to finish his career in Dodger Blue. And we conclude with more of your terrific emails.

0:00 - Intros, housekeeping, email us and remember to check us out on Patreon 3:00 - Player Pool additions 11:00 - New acquisitions 25:45 - Toughest roster decisions 35:45 - Draft signings 39:00 - Mookie gets paid 48:30 - Mailbag Players Mentioned Triston Casas Darwinzon Hernandez Josh Taylor Dylan Covey Eduardo Rodriguez Zack Godley Bobby Dalbec Gilberto Jimenez Robinson Leyer Jeremy Wu-Yelland Shane Drohan CJ Chatham Jonathan Arauz Jarren Duran Andrew Miller We also want to thank our in-residence musical guest, The Ludlow Thieves. Check them out on YouTube and Spotify. 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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SPPod #186 - There’s summer camp happening Jul 10, 2020

We have real news. Lots of it. News from camp. Juice Pigs news (yes, that’s a thing). And new rankings news. We start off with Nick Yorke signing, and the guys speculate about how soon the rest of the draftees will sign. They go over news from summer camp, including the players diagnosed with COVID-19. Get well soon, guys. Before getting to our new rankings, they go over MLB Pipeline’s Position Group rankings. They talked about the possibility of minor leaguers playing in independent leagues. And then it’s time for our mid-season rankings. Several interesting moves both up and down and Chris and Ian share their thoughts and reasoning. Finally, it’s back to the mailbag for a pair of interesting questions. 0:00 - Intros, housekeeping, email us and remember to check us out on Patreon 8:00 - Quick hit news 24:30 - Our rankings update 54:45 - Mailbag time Players Mentioned Nick Yorke Blaze Jordan Bobby Dalbec Brendan Celucci Noah Song Connor Wong Pedro Castellanos Brandon Howlett Cedanne Rafaela Luis Perales Kyle Hart Nathanael Cruz Robinson Leyer Ryan Fitzgerald Nick Longhi Josh Ockimey Denyi Reyes Jhonathan Diaz Jalen Beeks Junichi Tazawa Darwinzon Hernandez Brandon Workman Matt Barnes Justin Masterson Eduardo Rodriguez Clay Buchholz Jonathan Papelbon Jon Lester Michael Kopech

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SPPod #185 - Get things started and ramp up Jul 04, 2020

Major League Baseball has announced plans for a return to the field. Meanwhile, Minor League Baseball cancelled its 2020 season. That gets Chris and Ian back behind their mics. Leading off, Noah Song finally has direction for the next 12-18 months of his military career. Then on to the big news of the week. MLB imposed a 60-games-in-66-days framework. They discuss how the 60-man player pool will work. From there, the guys break out who is on the Sox squad and debate which players should be added to the 60-man. Then it’s time for a somber topic, the cancelation of the minor league season. Finally, Chris and Ian reach into the deep mailbag and answer your excellent questions.

0:00 - Intros, housekeeping, email us and remember to check us out on Patreon 3:30 - Noah Song is going to flight school 9:20 - The plan to play 17:30 - Boston’s 60-man player pool 40:00 - The last dozen spots 1:00:00 - Canceling the MiLB season 1:06:45 - Mailbag time We also want to thank our in-residence musical guest, The Ludlow Thieves. Check them out on YouTube and Spotify. 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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SPPod #184 - Maybe it worked, I don't know Jun 23, 2020

Having gone outside the pod for opinions last episode, Chris and Ian got their chance to talk through the draft. The guys talk through each draft selection, and all the undrafted free agents who had signed as of the time we recorded. They go in depth on both Nick Yorke and Blaze Jordan, the two high schoolers whose bats will need to carry them. Then it’s time to talk about the two college pitchers. And of course, we read another batch of your exceptional emails!

0:00 - Intros, housekeeping, email us and remember to check us out on Patreon. 3:10 - Recapping the draft33:00 - Undrafted free agent signings 46:45 - Mailbag

Players Mentioned in the show

Blaze Jordan Triston Casas Nick Yorke Jeremy Wu-Yelland Shane Drohan Brian Van Belle Jordan DiValerio Jacinto Arredondo Merfy Andrew Cole Milam Graham Hoffman Juan Montero Henry Nunez Rijo Jake MacKenzie Jose Garcia Cuba Bess

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SPPod #183 - Jim Callis from MLB.com Talks Draft Jun 19, 2020

Chris and Ian welcome Jim Callis to the pod (his fifth appearance on the podcast!) to talk all things MLB Draft. And as always, he’s got plenty of knowledge to bring to the table! Jim shared his thoughts on Boston’s draft strategy, his thorough thoughts on the players the Sox picked in the draft, and the abbreviated draft in general. And of course, we got to your emails! Follow Jim on Twitter @jimcallisMLB We also want to thank our in-residence musical guest, The Ludlow Thieves. Check them out on YouTube and Spotify. 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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SPPod #182 - 2020 Draft: Night 1 Recap Jun 11, 2020

With the 17th selection of the 2020 Major League Baseball Draft, the Boston Red Sox threw us all a curveball when they selected California high school infielder Nick Yorke. Wondering what happened? Want the dish on the newest Red Sox draftee? Chris and Ian have the answers. Ian shares the consensus on Yorke’s hit tool and makeup, both of which are highly regarded. The guys talk through the draft strategy behind the pick, including expectations of how the next 3 picks will shake out. They shared their impressions of the conference call with Chaim Bloom and Paul Toboni. And we close with a great email.

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SPPod #181 - Draft Preview with BA’s Carlos Collazo Jun 08, 2020

A sense of normalcy returns Wednesday as Major League Baseball holds its annual Rule 4 Draft. This year’s draft is a truncated affair: 5 rounds instead of 40. But as Chris and Ian discuss with Carlos, the class has remarkable depth. The guys ask Carlos about draft strategies, especially in light of the Sox’ lack of a second-round pick. Carlos previews some players that might be in play for the Sox at pick 17. And all three guys answer your excellent collection of draft questions. We really appreciate the awesome questions from you all. And while you’re getting ready for the draft, be sure to check out our own 2020 Draft Preview!

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SPPod #180 - We’re going to try to talk baseball… again Jun 03, 2020

At a time when there are more important things to focus on in all of our lives, we felt that recording a 97-minute distraction might not be the worst thing for a temporary respite. Will we have to wait much longer before baseball returns? Chris and Ian have some thoughts and updates as we enter June. First up, they look at the state of negotiations between players and owners. Some hurdles have been cleared, but we have a long way to go. Next up they go through a round of cuts. With the transaction freeze over, teams have been making some personnel decisions. They quickly pivot to reports on what teams may do instead of a minor league season. And after a brief word on the coming draft, it’s time for your awesome messages when Chris and Ian open the mailbag. Keep the terrific emails coming, everyone. 0:00 – Intros, housekeeping, email us and remember to check us out on Patreon. 3:00 – Negotiations to get the season started 39:45 – Transaction freeze thaws out 51:15 – How the season affects minor leagues 57:15 – Mailbag We also want to thank our in-residence musical guest, The Ludlow Thieves. Check them out on YouTube and Spotify. 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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SPPod #179: Go get some vitamin D May 18, 2020

Baseball’s long winter continues. And while we wait for games, Chris and Ian have updates. First up, an interview with Deputy editor and Pentagon Correspondent at Defense News (and more importantly, longtime podcast listener) Aaron Mehta, who gives some insight into the Noah Song situation. MLB set the terms of the 2020 Draft, and the guys have opinions on how badly MLB has handled the situation, as well as thoughts about how the Sox will approach the draft. Plus, Chris and Ian recap their participation in the Prospects Live Mock Draft. The guys also spent some time breaking down the proposals for the abbreviated season, including the smart moves the club made to have flexibility with the unique roster conditions, we continued looking at the State of the System with outfielders, and finally, we answer listener emails!

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SPPod #178: They can’t hear you nodding May 01, 2020

We all miss baseball, but the podcast marches on! Even without games, Chris and Ian had plenty to talk about. In the news, MLB finally released its report on the Red Sox sign-stealing investigation. Was the punishment as lax as most seemed to think? The guys disagree with the consensus there. Plus, with this week's report that the minor league season is in jeopardy, we discuss the implications on the field and off. Plus, Chris has an update on Noah Song's status, and the guys continued looking at the latest entries in the State of the System series! As always, we close with your emails, and the listeners came through again with some terrific questions. We also want to thank our in-residence musical guest, The Ludlow Thieves. Check them out on YouTube and Spotify. 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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SPPod Ep. #177 - It's got a better twist than that Apr 10, 2020

Baseball extended winter continues. All of us at SoxProspects want to send you our sincere wishes for health and safety. And with time on our hands, we can turn our attention to a little series we just launched: State of the System. If you haven’t seen it yet, please take a look. Ian and Chris take a look at the series and share their thoughts. They start by breaking down drafts and J2 signings to evaluate the evolution of the Sox farm system in the last several years. And then it is on to the mailbag. Thanks for listening and filling up the mailbag. Let us know if there are any other topics you want us to talk about by dropping a line to podcast@soxprospects.com 0:00 – Intros, housekeeping, email us and remember to check us out on Patreon. 3:00 – State of the System series introduction 12:00 – Drafted pitchers in the minors 48:20 – International pitching prospects 59:10 – Mailbag We also want to thank our in-residence musical guest, The Ludlow Thieves. Check them out on YouTube and Spotify. 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

SPPod Ep. #176 - Small Prospects Mar 26, 2020

Before we get started, to all our listeners, colleagues, supporters and friends of the site, we all want to send our sincere wishes for health, safety and security. We’re planning to keep episodes of the podcast coming, so you have things to listen to while you’re sheltering in place, working from home and taking breaks from MLB Vault marathons. We’re releasing this podcast on what would have been Opening Day. And while baseball is still shut down, we have plenty to talk through. Chris and Ian update us the negotiations between MLB and the Players Association. They tackle the time needed to get both the big leaguers ready to play as well as the minor leaguers. Then they turn to the mailbag to answer your questions. 0:00 – Intros, housekeeping, email us and remember to check us out on Patreon. 9:00 – There is no plan for this 37:30 – Mailbag 49:15 – Sox complete the Travis Lakins deal 52:00 – More mailbag 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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SPPod #175: Minor League Camp "Preview" Mar 12, 2020

A lot can change in a couple days. In this episode, Chris and Ian engaged in an in-depth preview of their then-upcoming trip to minor league spring training, running through the players they were looking forward to seeing in camp and taking your listener questions. Days later, as Chris explains in the new intro, the trip was unfortunately canceled due to concerns related to the coronavirus, but we are still releasing the episode as a preview of the players and storylines we have our eyes on entering the year. 0:00 – Intros, housekeeping, email us and remember to check us out on Patreon. 5:45 – Late offseason moves 11:00 – Cuts from big-league camp 20:10 – Active roster thoughts 26:00 – Minor league camp preview 44:45 – Priority guys to see in camp 1:02:00 - Mailbag Players mentioned in the show Hector Velazquez Brian Johnson Chris Mazza Bryan Mata Bobby Poyner Eduard Bazardo Bobby Dalbec Tanner Houck Jonathan Arauz Tzu-Wei Lin Jeter Downs Connor Wong Chih-Jung Liu Triston Casas Jay Groome AJ Politi Brainer Bonaci Darel Belen Bryan Gonzalez Eduardo Lopez Albert Feliz Brayan Bello Cameron Cannon Antoni Flores Danny 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:

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SPPod Ep. #174: Emergency podcast – Mookie Betts, take two Feb 10, 2020

Here we go again. The siren is blaring. Mookie Betts is once again on his way to LA, along with David Price and cash to cover half of what Price is owed over the next three years. Coming back to Boston are Alex Verdugo, Jeter Downs and Connor Wong. Chris and Ian break down the new deal and answer your questions. 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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SPPod #173 - Emergency Podcast: Mookie Betts Feb 05, 2020

This is not a test. The front office actually did it. Mookie Betts and David Price (plus some cash) are now Dodgers. Alex Verdugo and Brusdar Graterol are now Red Sox. And Chris and Ian are here for all of us. 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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SPPod #172 - We’re going to try to talk baseball Jan 28, 2020

This is a test of the emergency podcast system. This is only a test. If this had been an actual emergency podcast, Mookie Betts would no longer be a member of the Boston Red Sox. But as of the recording of this episode, no trade has been struck. While we wait for news to break (if it breaks), Chris and Ian talked through potential returns for Betts. Ian tackled the Padres; Chris took the Dodgers. And before they played fantasy GM, they recapped the latest moves and offered condolences for all the families and friends of the victims of the helicopter crash that took the life of Kobe Bryant and several family members of Red Sox amateur scout JJ Altobelli. 0:00 – Intros, housekeeping, email us and remember to check us out on Patreon. 4:00 – GoFundMe Page for Sox amateur scout J.J. Altobelli and his family 7:00 – Transactions: Travises Sam and Lakins out, Weber still here? 18:40 – Mookie Betts trade rumors 37:00 – If the Padres trade for Betts 46:30 – If the Dodgers trade for Betts 1:06:00 – Mailbag Players mentioned in the show Jeffrey Springs Sam Travis Marco Hernandez Matt Hall Jhon Nunez Juan Centeno Travis Lakins Ryan Weber Nick Longhi Mookie Betts Jackie Bradley Jr. Triston Casas Bobby Dalbec Jarren Duran Antoni Flores Brandon Howlett Gilberto Jiminez Ceddanne Rafaela Nick Decker Bryan Mata Jay Groome Ryan Zeferjahn Chris Murphy 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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SPPod Ep. #171 - Alex Speier talks Homegrown, his top 10 and the Sox system Jan 13, 2020

New Year, new laptop, new podcast, and a new book out from our guest Alex Speier (@alexspeier). Chris and Ian spend an hour with the Boston Globe beat writer discussing his new book, Homegrown: How the Red Sox Built a Champion from the Ground Up, his Baseball America top 10 rankings and other thoughts from the system, and questions from our listeners in the mailbag. Heck, they even got Alex’s real-time “thoughts” on a transaction that broke during the chat!

0:00 – Intros, housekeeping, email us and remember to support the show on Patreon. 4:00 – December and early January transactions 17:20 – Previewing our chat with Alex: his Top 10 rankings and some thoughts about Homegrown 25:15 – A quick look at the Rookie Development Program invitees 27:30 – Alex Speier’s on the podcast (whaaaaaaat?!) 30:00 – On Homegrown 1:04:45 – Alex’s take on the farm system 1:32:00 – Alex helps us with the mailbag! Want to read more from Alex on the Sox system? Pick up a copy of the Baseball America 2020 Prospect Handbook Players mentioned in the show Juremi Profar Joe DeCarlo Jett Bandy John Andreoli Mike Kickham RJ Alvarez Chris Mazza Robinson Leyer Nick Longhi Sam Travis Angeudis Santos Marco Hernandez Tzu-Wei Lin CJ Chatham Michael Chavis Triston Casas Bobby Dalbec Bryan Mata Jarren Duran Darwinzon Hernandez Thaddeus Ward Jay Groome Gilberto Jiminez Noah Song Tanner Houck Brainer Bonaci Rafael Devers Yoan Moncada Logan Allen Marcus Wilson Jonathan Arauz Yoan Aybar Kyle Hart Durbin Feltman Mookie Betts Jackie Bradley Jr. Xander Bogaerts Andrew Benintendi AJ Politi Chris Murphy Antoni Flores Danny Diaz Felix Doubront 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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SPPod #170 - A string and two tin cans Dec 18, 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:

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SPPod #169: Why are we here? Nov 20, 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

SPPod #168: Scott Boras is a genius Nov 08, 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.

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SPPod Ep. #167: Halloween Candy Buyback Program Nov 02, 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.

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SPPod Ep. #166: I think we've got a lot to talk about Sep 13, 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:

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SPPod #165 The Ballad of Big Joe Sep 09, 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:

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SPPod #164: Scouting catch-up pt. 2/Catching up with Mike Rikard Aug 27, 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:

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SPPOd Ep. #163: I want to be from hot waters Aug 19, 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:

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SPPod #162: I’m recording this podcast while drinking orange juice Jul 15, 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!

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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

SPPod #161: We always finish with the emails Jun 20, 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:

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SPPod #160: The G-forces will make you lose consciousness Jun 14, 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!

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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

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SPPod #159: 2019 Draft Day 1 (and Duran Promotion) Special Jun 04, 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.

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Players discussed: Cameron Cannon Matthew Lugo Jarren Duran Thaddeus Ward

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SPPod 158 - Someone has to put you in your place May 31, 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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SPPod #157: Definitely gonna crush some olives May 06, 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

SPPod #156: This is a monologue coming up, folks Apr 23, 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

SPPod #155: Season Preview/Spring Training Review Apr 09, 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:

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SPPod #154: SoxProspects Spring Training trip preview Mar 13, 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

SPPod #153 - The Truck is There Feb 15, 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:

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SPPod #152: Red Sox VP of Amateur Scouting Mike Rikard Feb 07, 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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SPPod #151 - Alex Speier’s on the Podcast (WHAAAAT?) Jan 12, 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

SPPod #150 - We know what a Roman numeral V is Dec 20, 2018

Chris and Ian and all of us at SoxProspects want to thank you all for a great 2018. But before Ian sets off for the UK and Chris journeys to Florida, we wanted to leave a final (maybe) SoxProspects Podcast present for you. The guys review the Winter Meetings and the Rule 5 Draft. Chris addresses Dombrowski’s comments on the bullpen as he and Ian applaud how well positioned the team is on staffing the pen. They quickly run through the late year moves and transactions. Two excellent questions in the mailbag round out the show. Have a very happy holiday season, but before you do… Listen in! 0:00 – Intros, housekeeping, email us and remember to check us out on Patreon. 3:30 – Winter Meetings and Rule 5 Draft Recap 17:15 – Building a better bullpen 30:00 – Offseason to date overview 37:00 – Mailbag Players mentioned in the show Andrew Schwaab Anyelo Gomez Tyler Hill Josh Ockimey Austin Maddox Brian Johnson Hector Velazquez Matt Barnes Ryan Brasier Colten Brewer Travis Lakins Durbin Feltman Robby Scott Tony Renda Justin Haley Gorkys Hernandez Francisco Lopez-Soto Rusney Castillo Christopher Acosta Pedro Castellanos Bobby Dalbec Trey Ball Tzu-Wei Lin 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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SPPod #149 - I’m not dead inside Nov 29, 2018

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Thanksgiving leftovers linger in the fridge and the last of the pumpkin pies has been finally eaten. And with the calendar poised to turn to December, we toss another log on the fire turn our eyes towards that most magical of wintry festivals. Yes, the hot stove is crackling and the winter meetings loom on the horizon. Chris and Ian start off with the 40-man roster. They break down the players protected from the rule V draft as well as the big name left exposed. They review the Arizona Fall League results. And then they take a look at the top 20 prospects and predict who gets dealt, who plays in Fenway next year and who stays down on the farm. Finally, we turn the show over to you and crack open the mailbag for some great questions. Listen in! 0:00 – Intros, housekeeping, email us and remember to check us out on Patreon. 4:50 – Rule 5: Reyes protected, Ockimey not 33:00 – Arizona Fall League Wrap-Up 44:00 – Top 20 in 2019: MLB contributor, trade bait, or farmhand 1:14:45 – Emptying the mailbag Players mentioned in the show Esteban Quiroz Colten Brewer Michael Chavis Darwinzon Hernandez Travis Lakins Josh Taylor Denyi Reyes Josh Ockimey Bobby Dalbec Mike Shawaryn Teddy Stankiewicz Triston Casas Jay Groome Tanner Houck Bryan Mata Antoni Flores CJ Chatham Durbin Feltman Nick Decker Brandon Howlett Jarren Duran Nick Northcut Alex Scherff Gilberto Jimenez Tzu-Wei Lin Tate Matheny 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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SPPod #148: Not a bad investment for a buck Nov 12, 2018

Give it up for your 2018 World Series Champion Boston Red Sox. Chris and Ian get together to share the latest news from the system. After a quick recap of the Arizona Fall League and the goings on in Venezuela, they get down to how to assemble a World Series title team. They review the top player development stories in the system. They review the draft to end all drafts - 2011. They laud the deep scouting work done that brought guys like Robby Scott and Hector Velazquez. And finally, they take a short look at what the offseason ahead brings. Listen in!

0:00 - Intros, housekeeping, email us and remember to check us out on Patreon. 3:30 - Postseason roster considerations 8:30 - News from the Fall/Winter leagues 23:00 - Minor League Free Agents 25:30 - Building a World Series winner 1:27:30 - Red Sox Gold Glove winners Players mentioned in the show Michael Chavis Darwinzon Hernandez Bobby Dalbec Josh Ockimey Esteban Quiroz Mike Shawaryn Josh Taylor Enmanuel De Jesus Christopher Acosta Justin Haley Dustin Pedroia Steve Pearce Christian Vazquez Jackie Bradley Matt Barnes Blake Swihart Mookie Betts Brandon Workman Brian Johnson Andrew Benintendi Robby Scott Hector Velazquez Sam Travis Tzu-Wei Lin Rafael Devers Steven Wright Brock Holt Heath Hembree Joe Kelly Eduardo Rodriguez Marco Hernandez 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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SPPod #147 - Season-end rankings spectacular Oct 19, 2018

End-of-season rankings … season is upon us, and the full complement of the SoxProspects brass is ready to chat about it. Chris and Ian welcome back The Dude himself, Mike Andrews, to the virtual studio for an extended discussion of the state of the Sox system. All topics are fair game: why Michael Chavis remains the consensus top prospect, why Darwinzon Hernandez jumped both Tanner Houck and Bryan Mata to become the top (healthy) pitching prospect in the system, the differences that put Antoni Flores ahead of CJ Chatham, the huge jumps by breakout players from Instructs for whom we don't even have headshots, and more. It sure seems like the depth, at least, is back, but is the system still down on the whole? We'll break it all down. Listen in! 0:00 - Intros, housekeeping, email us and remember to check us out on Patreon. 3:00 - Rankings Update 1:05:00 - Josh Taylor and the Rule 5 Draft 1:11:15 - Mailbag/Twitter/Forum Questions Players mentioned in the show Michael Chavis Triston Casas Jay Groome Bobby Dalbec Darwinzon Hernandez Tanner Houck Bryan Mata Antoni Flores CJ Chatham Durbin Feltman Nick Decker Mike Shawaryn Brandon Howlett Danny Diaz Jarren Duran Josh Ockimey Gilberto Jimenez Chase Shugart Pedro Castellanos Esteban Quiroz Marco Hernandez Tzu-Wei Lin Brayan Bello Yoan Aybar Aldo Ramirez Yasel Santana Josh Taylor Ryan Pressly Roldani Baldwin Chad De La Guerra Angel Maita Ceddanne Rafaela 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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SPPod #146 - That's a heckuva signing for 10K Oct 01, 2018

Last year, the Sox cancelled Instructs following the damage from Hurricane Irma. And we love Instructs. It's a fresh look at players who we haven't seen since Spring Training and a first look for guys who are new in the system. Ian went to Instructs. And he liked what he saw. Chris and Ian went deep on some of the guys and lightning round through all the players in Instructs. They welcome Chris Becerra to the front office. And they wrap up the show with a trip into the mailbag. Listen in! 0:00 - Intros, housekeeping, email us and remember to check us out on Patreon. 2:30 - What is the fall Instructional League 13:30 - Ian's Instructs Reports 30:00 - Instructs Lighting Round 57:00 - Chris Becerra joins the Front Office 59:00 - It's mailbag time Players mentioned in the show Antoni Flores Gilberto Jimenez Yoan Aybar Francisco Lopez-Soto Joan Martinez Andrew Politi Yasel Santana Zach Schellenger Alex Scherff Chase Shugart Lane Milligan Justin Qiang Triston Casas Pedro Castellanos CJ Chatham Andre Colon Danny Diaz Ryan Fitzgerald Brandon Howlett Everlouis Lozada Esteban Quiroz Kleiber Rodriguez Trey Ball Nick Decker Jarren Duran Angel Maita Bramdon Perez Caleb Ramsey Jagger Rusconi Kervin Suraez Bobby Dalbec Mookie Betts 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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SPPod #145 - We're letting it roll, so just go ahead Sep 13, 2018

Our minor league revels now are ended for 2018. Before we turn our attention to the big club and their quest to break the franchise record for wins in a season, Chris and Ian wrap up the minor league season. They preview the Arizona Fall League, highlighting the strong contingent of Sox Prospects who will play for Mesa. They begin to game plan the off-season, before getting down to the in-depth review of the system at season end. Ian concludes that the system is coming back, thanks to a great draft and high volume of international signings. But first, Chris and Ian welcome unofficial podcast ombudsman and Senior Web Editor Matt Picard to refute Chris' slanderous comments about Kevin Youkilis. Listen in!

0:00 - Intros, housekeeping, email us and remember to check us out on Patreon. 2:30 - In defense of Kevin Youkilis 10:30 - Mailbag 26:30 - Arizona Fall League Rosters 36:00 - High Minors Recap 48:30 - Mid Minors Recap 56:50 - Low Minors and Draft Recap Players mentioned in the show Kevin Youkilis Michael Chavis Josh Ockimey Bobby Dalbec Mike Shawaryn Darwinzon Hernandez Esteban Quiroz Teddy Stankiewicz Josh Taylor Travis Lakins Rusney Castillo Trey Ball Jay Groome CJ Chatham Brett Netzer Bryan Mata Tanner Houck Roniel Raudes Tanner Nishioka Jhonathan Diaz Triston Casas Nick Northcut Jarren Duran Brandon Howlett Durbin Feltman Nick Decker Danny Diaz Antoni Flores Eduardo Lopez 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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SPPod #144 - They have a Durin, Duran and Duron Aug 20, 2018

Join Chris and Ian as they sort through the people's mailbag. They share their thoughts on the WooSox (Narrator: WooSox?) What do you think about WooSox? We'd like to know. Ian declared victory in the what is a prospect debate. He also saw Mike Shawaryn shove at Pawtucket. Then Chris cracked open the mailbag. They compare Bobby Dalbec and Michael Chavis. Ian and Chris agree that the logjam of players in corner spots will resolve itself soon enough. They go deep on Pedro Castellanos and his power profile. Plus does Denyi Reyes have enough stuff to go with his fantastic control? Listen in! 0:00 - Intros, housekeeping, email us and remember to check us out on Patreon. And thanks for your support in the SoxProspects Donation Drive 5:30 - We hate WooSox 16:30 - We asked. You answered, what's a prospect 18:30 - Latest from Pawtucket 27:50 - The people's mailbag 29:30 - Chavis vs. Dalbec 41:30 - The corner infield logjam 59:00 - Will Pedro Castellanos tap into his power 1:15:45 - International Spending and the luxury tax cap Players mentioned in the show Mike Shawaryn Sam Travis Williams Jerez Ty Buttrey Ryan Brasier Michael Chavis Bobby Dalbec Jarren Duran Allen Webster Lars Anderson Daniel Nava Hunter Cervenka Pedro Castellanos Denyi Reyes 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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SPPod #143 - Ian might be silent about it Aug 10, 2018

It's August, and the Red Sox are rolling. Chris and Ian break down the Kinsler trade. Now that the trade deadline has passed, the Sox are promoting prospects. Ian saw a few of the new guys at Pawtucket and reports on how they look. The guys throw down over what kinds of minor league players should be classified prospects. Should a 30-year-old journeyman minor leaguer be ranked alongside a 16-year-old Venezuelan amateur? Let us know your thoughts by dropping us a line. Speaking of your mail, Chris and Ian wrap up the show by opening the mailbag and answering your questions. Listen in! 0:00 - Intros, housekeeping, email us and remember to check us out on Patreon. Plus, it's the SoxProspects 2018 Donation Drive 3:30 Welcome to Boston, Ian Kinsler 16:00 Promotions 39:00 August rankings 42:30 What is a prospect 59:00 Mailbag Players mentioned in the show Ty Buttrey Williams Jerez Tony Renda Travis Lakins Durbin Feltman Mike Shawaryn Josh Ockimey Antoni Flores Ryan Brasier William Cuevas Denyi Reyes CJ Chatham 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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SPPod #142 - Well, I do, so deal with it Jul 30, 2018

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) Listen in!

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

Jalen Beeks Brian Johnson Tzu-Wei Lin Rusney Castillo Blake Swihart Chris Machamer Jarren Duran Devlin Granberg Kole Cottam Tyler Dearden Michael Chavis Bryan Mata Tanner Houck Triston Casas Jay Groome Durbin Feltman 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 YouTube Listen on Google Play Music Podcast Archive

SPPod #141 - ...And then there's hot streaks Jul 19, 2018

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. Listen in!

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 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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SPPod #140 - I have never seen Airplane! Jul 02, 2018

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. Listen in and don't call us Shirley!

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 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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SPPod #139 - The "Lost" Spring Training Reports Jun 16, 2018

Remember that episode of Spring Training scouting reports we promised? Here it is. With the benefit of time (prepare to grimace when the guys excitedly talk about how great Jay Groome looked...), it looks like Chris and Ian saw some things coming and were way off on others. Listen in and find out! 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 03:25 - Jay Groome 12:20 - Tanner Houck 20:30 - Sam Travis 22:30 - Darwinzon Hernandez 25:45 - Alex Scherff 29:45 - Josh Ockimey 30:45 - Roniel Raudes 34:30 - Cole Brannen 40:30 - Danny Diaz/Antoni Flores 43:45 - Jake Thompson 46:15 - Pedro Castellanos 48:30 - CJ Chatham 52:00 - Joan Martinez 54:45 - Lightning Round: Brett Netzer, Kervin Suarez, Everlouis Lozada, Santiago Espinal, Jeremy Barfield 1:03:00 - Emails: Aaron Perry, selectively aggressive, drafting, bold predictions, Bobby Dalbec, sleepers (Jhonathan Diaz, Andre Colon, Tyler Dearden, Tyler Esplin) 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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SPPod #138: 2018 Draft Day One Review Jun 05, 2018

Well that was unexpected! On the first day of the 2018 Draft, the Red Sox selected 3B/1B Triston Casas and OF Nick Decker, high schoolers from Florida and New Jersey, respectively. Both boast raw power as their best tool and high upside. What did Chris and Ian think? If you've been listening, you probably already know, but download and find out on this special short episode!

SPPod #137 - He looks like one of the bad guys from Ducktales Jun 04, 2018

That's Juan Carlos Linares who looks like one of the Beagle Brothers. And if we're referencing JC Linares, who ranked in the top twenty in 2011, then you know that, yeah, the system isn't looking good right now. But that system transformed in a minute during the 2011 draft, and guess what time it is? With the first and second rounds on Monday night, Ian highlighted his take on the Sox draft strategy for the 2018 draft. The guys shared the new rankings, discussing Jay Groome's status after Tommy John, the latest on Tanner Houck and Bryan Mata at Salem, Jalen Beeks and his cut fastball, and scouting reports on Travis Lakins, Ty Buttrey and Williams Jerez. Plus much more. Listen in! 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 5:00 - Jay Groome and the state of the farm system 11:00 - The 2011 Red Sox Draft in history 18:00 - 2018 Draft Preview 29:00 - Jay Groome tumbles in the new rankings 34:00 - Bryan Mata and Tanner Houck switch places 41:30 - Jalen Beeks is mowing down batters 49:15 - More rankings updates and scouting reports Players Discussed: Jay Groome Mookie Betts Xander Bogaerts Kutter Crawford Michael Chavis Tanner Houck Bryan Mata Jalen Beeks Steven Wright CJ Chatham Santiago Espinal Alex Scherff Travis Lakins Cole Brannen Jake Thompson Roldani Baldwin Ty Buttrey Williams Jerez Read Mike Andrews' Draft Preview on news.soxprospects.com 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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SPPod #136 - Ian is being a wisenheimer Apr 24, 2018

Remember us? We've been busy. #BlameHatfield. After two-and-a-half soggy weeks of minor league games, we're back. Chris and Ian start with a rundown of the top talents in the system, who both happen to be sidelined, then broke down the wonderful success stories of Bobby Poyner and Marcus Walden, who both made the big club out of spring training. The guys renewed their objections to the handling of Blake Swihart. Finally, Chris and Ian noted the season-opening roster highlights and top early performers throughout the system, running the gamut from the loaded Salem rotation, young Greenville lineup, crowded PawSox pitching staff and Portland lineup that… really needed Josh Ockimey back.

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Podcast Show Notes 0:00 - Intros, housekeeping, email us and remember to check us out on Patreon. 6:30 - Jay Groome and Michael Chavis updates 16:00 - Injury Updates from the system 22:00 - Poyner and Walden make the big club 36:15 - Finding Blake Swihart at-bats 47:00 - Pawtucket's bullpen depth 54:45 - Portland's intriguing storylines 1:00:30 - Salem's loaded rotation 1:12:30 - Greenville's young team Players Discussed:

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SPPod #135 - 2018 Spring Training Trip Preview Mar 22, 2018

The annual rite of spring approaches—the SoxProspects staff spring training trip is coming, and to set the table, Chris and Ian preview what they are looking forward to seeing when they get to the Fort. Ian notes the remaking of Tanner Houck. Chris lists out the questions that surround Cole Brannen. Ian wants to see Darwinzon Hernandez’ new slider. Chris seeks to understand what Alex Scherff is. The guys talk about the lack of power in the system, and the guys who might reverse that trend. Chris muses on the pop-up arm that will catch the guys by surprise. And finally, they go over the potential middle infielders to build out the system’s up-the-middle talent.

Listen in! Podcast Show Notes 0:00 - Intros, housekeeping, email us and remember to check us out on Patreon. 7:00 - Previewing the SoxProspects spring training trip 12:00 - Top 20 Prospects Guys Who I Want to See SoxProspects Podcast 2018 Draft 24:00 - Email us, Tweet us, let us know who you want updated scouting reports on 26:00 - Three themes we want to see in guys in the system 34:15 - News and notes since the last podcast Players Discussed: Sam Travis Jay Groome Michael Chavis Alex Scherff Tanner Houck Cole Brannen Aneury Tavarez Darwinzon Hernandez Tyler Esplin Pedro Castellanos Roldani Baldwin Trenton Kemp Austin Glorius Kervin Suarez Everlouis Lozada Santiago Espinal CJ Chatham Andre Colon Joan Martinez Bryan Mata Jose Gonzalez 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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SPPod #134 - Conspiracy Theories are Real Feb 27, 2018

The quiet winter is over. Spring training kicked off and so did, at last, the hot stove. Chris and Ian broke it all down on a transaction-heavy edition of the Podcast. Mookie won. Eduardo Nunez signed. JD Martinez ... was signing. The guys bode farewell to Ben Taylor and Bryce Brentz. Ian deftly responded to our mailbag question. And Chris closed out the show with a brief chat with one of our Patreon contributors, Brian Morelli from SoxSignatures.com. Listen in! Podcast Show Notes 0:00 - Intros, housekeeping, email us and remember to check us out on Patreon. 10:00 - Mookie Betts prevailed in arbitration 18:30 - More transactions, Nunez Signs, Taylor DFA’d and Brentz traded 30:00 - JD Martinez has been signed 39:00 - Minors Transactions 45:45 - Michael Chavis is not healthy again 52:00 - Mailbag question: What is pitchability? 59:00 - Special Pateron Guest Sox Signatures’ Brian Morelli Players Discussed: Bryan Mata Xander Bogaerts Mookie Betts Marco Hernandez Ben Taylor Bryce Brentz JD Martinez Jeremy Barfield Blake Swihart Brock Holt Deven Marrero Tzu-Wei Lin Sam Travis David Durden Jake Romanski Tommy Layne Michael Chavis 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:

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SPPod #133 - Six Degrees of Ivan De Jesus Jan 23, 2018

Chris and Ian return to talk about the glacial pace of the offseason. Henry Owens has left the system. JD Martinez still hasn’t signed with the Sox. And while the big headlines tarry, the club has signed some minor league free agents, including Ivan De Jesus Jr. who returns to the club for his third stint. The guys go over non-roster invitations, touching on Chad De La Guerra’s rise from 17th round pick to big league camp. They break down the club’s AAA rule 5 pickups. Finally, they cover both Baseball America’s and Baseball Prospectus’ rankings of the Red Sox system.

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0:00 – Intros, housekeeping, email us and remember to check us out on Patreon. 2:00 – The slowly developing off-season 20:00 – Farewell, Henry Owens and minor league signings 29:45 – Non-roster invitations 42:00 – Red Sox Rule 5 pickups 48:00 – Arbitration Showdown: Mookie Betts 53:00 – Outside Red Sox prospect rankings 1:14:00 – Minor league coaching staff changes

Players Discussed:

Henry Owens Ivan De Jesus Jr.Oscar Hernandez Chad De La Guerra Marco Hernandez Danny Mars Michael Chavis Andy Ferguson Luke Tendler Yomar Valentin Mookie Betts Darwinzon Hernandez Lorenzo Cedrola Tyler Hill Bryce Brentz

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SPPod #132: The cat is looking at me skeptically Nov 22, 2017

Throughout the year, we get questions about who the Red Sox will protect from the Rule 5 Draft in the coming offseason. This week, we learned who those players are, so what better time to discuss? Why did the Red Sox protect Jalen Beeks, Ty Buttrey, and Chandler Shepherd? Listen and find out! Plus, the Arizona Fall League is over, so we recapped the fall campaigns of Michael Chavis, Henry Owens, and their compatriots on the league champion Peoria Javelinas. Finally, we mused about how Blake Swihart and Marco Hernandez might fit on the 2018 Red Sox roster. Podcast Show Notes 0:00 - Intros, housekeeping, email us and remember to check us out on Patreon. 4:30 - Scouting Reports on Jalen Beeks, Chandler Shepherd and Ty Buttrey 20:15 - Players not added to the roster ahead of the rule 5 draft 28:30 - Arizona Fall League Wrap 37:00 – Other Winter League notes Players Discussed:

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SPPod #131.5 #Addendum Nov 14, 2017

We recorded a podcast. Then the Red Sox went and did things that made the podcast old news before we even released it. So here is an addendum to our last episode, talking about the additions of Bryce Brentz and Williams Jerez to the 40-man roster; why Rusney Castillo might never see the majors under his current contract; and the Red Sox making some MLB coaching hires, including a few with ties to the farm system. Chris also opened the show with a few words about the passing of 17-year-old Daniel Flores.

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0:15 - Daniel Flores, In Memoriam 10:45 - Intros, housekeeping, email us and remember to check us out on Patreon. 12:00 - Post-World Series transaction recap 13:30 - Bryce Brentz joins the 40-Man 21:30 - Rusney Castillo and the new CBA 28:00 - Williams Jerez quick scouting report 31:30 - Welcome aboard Tony LaRussa 34:00 - Coaching staff round up

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SPPod #131: #BlameHatfield Nov 03, 2017

Chris and Ian are back to wrap up the 2017 season and look ahead to 2018. In news, the club signed some minor league free agents and the major league club got a new manager. How might those events trickle down to other players and coaches in the system? Is Bryce Brentz coming back? Is Carlos Febles moving up to the majors? (As it turned out, the answer to both was "yes.") Plus, the fall and winter leagues are up and running, so we're due for an update. Wrapping up the 2017 season, the guys discussed some season-end awards and the site's official season-end rankings.

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3:00 - Intros, housekeeping, email us and remember to check us out on Patreon. 4:30 - Minor League Free Agent signings wrap up 9:15 - So Long John Farrell; Hello Alex Cora 17:30 - Fall and Winter Leagues 34:15 - Season End Rankings are up 40:00 - State of the System 58:30 - Awards and Final Thoughts on 2017 1:11:00 - System Highs and Lows 1:23:30 - Listener Mail

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SPPod #130: Lots of stuff about error bars Sep 13, 2017

September brings us minor league playoffs, September call-ups in both the majors and minors, and of course, a new set of rankings. Who's fueling the Greenville Drive's playoff run? Why is Chris so fired up about Bryce Brentz? Who did Ian try to rank much higher than the other brass members? Listen and find out!

Show notes 0:00 - Intro and housekeeping 4:55 - The DSL Sox made the playoffs? 6:20 - The Greenville Drive are still alive 24:19 - Lowell's September call-ups 29:25 - Boston's September call-ups... and Bryce Brentz staying home 47:10 - September rankings talk & the rankings process

Players discussed: Brendan Nail Jagger Rusconi Pedro Castellanos Daniel Gonzalez Hildemaro Requena Everlouis Lozada Kervin Suarez Cole Brannen Bryce Brentz Sam Travis Bryan Mata Travis Houck Michael Chavis Nick Duron Justin Haley Got a question? Something to say? We love talking about what you want to hear about. Make sure to email us.

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SPPod #129: I've had a long, weird day Sep 01, 2017

With the calendar turning to September and the minor league season about to wrap up, Chris and Ian discussed the news and took a bunch of your questions! The Arizona Fall League rosters have been released, and the Red Sox are sending an interesting crew into the desert in October. The news highlights included Jay Groome's season ending with an injury, the in-game debut of a 2017 draftee and the on-mound debut of another, and a few transactions of note. And finally, you came through with an 80-grade set of mailbag questions. Why doesn't raw power always actualize in games? Might Mookie Betts ever move back to second base? Where would Blake Swihart rank if he were still eligible for the site rankings? The answers to these and more await!

0:00 - Welcome, housekeeping, email us and remember to check us out on Patreon. Plus it's the SoxProspects Annual Drive.

6:45 - Analyzing the Red Sox Arizona Fall League participants

25:30 - Other news

39:10 - Scouting reports from Portland and Lowell

46:20 - Mailbag!

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Michael Chavis
Chad De La Guerra
Josh Tobias
Ty Buttrey
Bobby Poyner
Brian Johnson
Henry Owens
Brendan Nail
Zach Schellenger
Zach Scherff
Lukas Young
Noe Ramirez
Steve Selsky
Rafael Rincones
Jay Groome
Taylor Grover
Angel Padron
Rio Gomez
Trey Ganns
Enmanuel De Jesus
Daniel Gonzalez
Dedgar Jimenez
Josh Ockimey
Yorvin Pantoja
Dominic LoBrutto
Taylor Ahearn
Jeremy Barfield
Mike Olt
Rusney Castillo
Jordan Weems
Devon Fisher

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SPPod #128: I Read the Spark Notes and it was Pretty Interesting Aug 15, 2017

Promotions marked the start of August, and having seen Pawtucket, Portland, and Lowell recently between them, Chris and Ian had plenty to talk about. Included in the first-hand talk are the surging (and relevant again?) Bryce Brentz, the new-look Henry Owens, the red-hot Michael Chavis, and 2017 draftees Brett Netzer and Jake Thompson, among others.

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Podcast Show Notes 2:00 - Intros, housekeeping, email us and remember to check us out on Patreon. Plus it's the SoxProspects Annual Drive. 9:30 - Josh Ockimey Promotion 14:30 - Early August Promotions Round-Up 21:30 - Blake Swihart is Playing Again 25:15 - Ian's Notes from Pawtucket 49:30 - Chris' Reflections on Portland 1:15:00 - Lowell Lightning Round 1:20:45 - Pawtucket relocation?

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SPPod Ep. 127: Stranger Things Hatfield Aug 01, 2017

It's the trade deadline. Chris and Ian broke down the trades to acquire Addison Reed for Jamie Callahan, Stephen Nogosek and Gerson Bautista and Eduardo Nunez for Shaun Anderson and Gregory Santos. They bid farewell to Luis Ysla, who was dealt the Dodgers in a move to clear room for Nunez on the roster. They celebrated the promotion of wunderkind Rafael Devers, now hitting sixth in your Red Sox lineup. Devers wasn't the only promotion in the system and the guys tackled all the news and notes surrounding a very busy trade deadline. Plus, we opened the mailbag with your questions, comments and considerations.

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Show Notes 2:00 - Intros, housekeeping, email us and remember to check us out on Patreon. Plus it's the SoxProspects Annual Drive. 9:00 - Red Sox acquire Addison Reed 29:45 - Rafael Devers can hit a little bit 32:45 - Red Sox land Eduardo Nunez 45:00 - Injury Update on David Price and Brian Johnson 51:00 - The return of Justin Haley 55:30 - Other promotion news 59:30 - Luis Ysla, See Ya 1:02:45 - Scouting Tanner Houck 1:07:30 - Listener Mail

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Podcast Ep. 126: It's What We Do When Skype Is Working, At Least Jul 18, 2017

Chris and Ian battle technical difficulties on a big news weekend. Rafael Devers got upped. They say so long to Pablo Sandoval and Jhonny Peralta. They also discuss the recently shuffled rankings now that the draft and the J2 signing period are in the books. But, the trade deadline looms. Is Todd Frazier on the way? And if so, how much, how much is it going to cost the Red Sox? And will the players who will need to vie for a spot on the 40-man roster ahead of this winter's rule 5 draft be among the guys dealt? Ian spent some time watching Portland before Devers was promoted and drops some gems on the guys he saw. And we get to your emails. Listen In!

Podcast Show Notes 2:00 - Intros, housekeeping, email us and remember to check us out on Patreon. Plus it's the SoxProspects Annual Drive. 7:15 - News - The Big Promotion 12:45 - Final Draft Signing Update 23:00 - Rankings Update 36:45 - Listener Email on injury updates 49:15 - Trade Deadline Talk 1:00:00 - Possibly Premature Rule 5 Talk 1:06:45 - Quick Hits on Portland Players 1:11:30 - More Listener Mail

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SPPod Ep. #125: International signings with Baseball America's Ben Badler Jul 04, 2017

A very special Independence Day edition of the SoxProspects Podcast brings Ben Badler back to talk about the Red Sox's haul of international free agents. The guys talked with Ben about Venezuelan catcher Daniel Flores, the consensus second-ranked prospect in the 2017 class, and the rest of the players who've signed. Chris and Ian also talked about the players traded for international bonus pool money, the latest draft signings, and the latest rankings.

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Podcast Show Notes 2:00 - Intros, housekeeping, email us and remember to check us out on Patreon. Plus it's the SoxProspects Annual Drive. 8:00 - Draft Signings Update 13:30 - Trades for international bonus pool space 27:30 - Rankings update 43:00 - Listener emails 50:45 - Baseball America's Ben Badler

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Nick Longhi
Stanley Espinal
Imeldo Diaz
Michael Chavis
Tanner Houck
Bryan Mata
Bobby Dalbec
Cole Brannen
Alex Scherff
Tzu-Wei Lin
Brett Netzer
Zach Schellenger
Jay Groome
Rafael Devers
Sam Travis
Bryce Brentz
Chad De La Guerra
Bobby Poyner
Christopher Acosta
Daniel Flores
Danny Dia
Antoni Flores
Nelfy Abreu
Denny Daza

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SPPod Ep. #124: Would make for worse radio than we give people Jun 27, 2017

Ian and Chris hung out to discuss the latest news on the Red Sox system. The promotion of Michael Chavis and what that means for both Chavis and Rafael Devers headlines the discussion. Will Chavis even be in the Sox system after the trade deadline? The promotion of Tzu-Wei Lin to Boston prompted another discussion of the team's lack of infield depth. There were plenty of draft signings to cover, Ian provided a run down of what he's seen in Lowell so far, and the guys discussed the long road ahead for Jay Groome.

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Podcast Show Notes 2:00 - Intros, housekeeping, email us and remember to check us out on Patreon. 4:30 - Breaking News - Everybody loves promotions 25:00 - Congrats Tzu-Wei Lin, Major Leaguer 33:00 - Draft Signings update 47:30 - Lowell, oh Lowell 53:00 - The Jay Groome Experience 63:00 - Pawtucket Pitchers 69:00 - Listener Mail

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SPPod #123: 2017 Draft Review with Jim Callis of MLB.com Jun 22, 2017

Jim Callis of MLB.com joined us for our annual draft review to talk about how the Red Sox 2017 draft class looks coming out of last week’s 40 rounds! Chris and Jim talked about the club’s picks from the first five rounds and some later round sleepers. Also on the agenda were some general draft questions from our listeners: What qualifies as a successful draft? Why did were more first basemen drafted in the first 50 picks this year? And finally, Jim chimed in on a topic that’s been hot on the SoxProspects Forums: Would an MLB team ever blow past the draft bonus cap, and why or why not? And how did that lead to Jim telling a great story on the Red Sox 2005 draft and how that affected the organization for years afterward? Don’t miss this episode!!

Draftees discussed: - Tanner Houck - Jake Thompson - Alex Scherff - Cole Brannen - Brett Netzer - Garrett Benge - Aaron Perry - Donny Diaz - Charlie Madden

SPPod #122: Draft night 1 reaction Jun 13, 2017

Chris and Ian couldn't wait, so they hopped right on the Podcast Machine to chat about the Red Sox selections in the First and Second Round of the 2017 MLB Draft! Is Missouri right-hander Tanner Houck, the club's first pick, a starter or reliever down the road? What's the projection on Georgia high school outfielder Cole Brannen? Where do these two potentially slot in the rankings? All of this and more in our special, instant reaction edition of the pod!

SPPod #121 - Draft Preview with JJ Cooper of Baseball America. Jun 07, 2017

Another episode, another guest. This week JJ Cooper abandons the bear and joins Chris and Ian for a draft preview extravanganza. JJ discusses players who have been linked to the Sox and touches on some of the more interesting strategies teams have employed in recent years to maximize their talent hauls in the draft. Chris and Ian go deep on the recent spate of promotions. And if it's a new month, we have rankings to run down. Plus your questions are answered.

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Podcast Show Notes 2:00 - Intros, Housekeeping, email us and Remeber to check us out on Patreon. 5:00 - Baseball America's JJ Cooper joins the show 48:30 - Latest System News 1:16:00 - June Rankings Talk 1:26:00 - Mailbag!

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SPPod #120 - It wouldn't be the first time you haven't recorded a podcast May 30, 2017

Brendan McGair from the Pawtucket Times joins Chris and Ian for the 120th edition of the SoxProspects Podcast. Chris and Ian are in a celebratory mood as we have, thanks to your help surpassed our initial goal on Patreon. And speaking of Patreon, our first Patron chat is coming up soon. If you want to get in on it, sign up at Patreon. Chris and Ian talk about the latest round of promotions, the PawSox stadium situation, some notable players in Pawtucket and discuss the state of the system as we head to the June 1st rankings update.

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Podcast Show Notes 2:00 - Intros, Housekeeping, email us and Remeber to check us out on Patreon and a word from Ian about the City United, Manchester in the United Kingdom. 9:30 - Breaking News - More promotions 20:00 - The Pawtucket Times' Brendan McGair 50:00 - Rankings Talk

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SPPod Ep. #119: I'm abusing nothing! May 22, 2017

Chris is back from Greenville to join Ian for a news heavy Podcast. Prospects are getting promoted. Chris and Ian analyze all the moves and all the injuries we're tracking in the system. Chris quizzes Ian on the players in the Sox system who launched at least 10 home runs last season. With an extra week, you answered the call and refilled the mailbag with gusto. We have a Devers update and more of your questions.

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Podcast Show Notes 2:00 - Intros, Housekeeping, email us and Remeber to check us out on Patreon. 6:00 - Breaking News - Promotions galore 18:30 - Plus a needed demotion 22:30 - Injury bug bites Boston system 40:00 - Michael Chavis has hit 10 bombs 42:00 - Pawtucket update 53:30 - Mailbag time!

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SPPod Ep. #118: Ehhh, You're Not That Funny (FIXED) May 08, 2017

Now featuring the full episode! The partners in crime, Chris and Ian, have the SoxProspects virtual podcast studio all to themselves. They break down the decision to hold off on rushing Rafael Devers to Boston. They go over why it's Kyle Kendrick and not Brian Johnson or Henry Owens replacing Steven Wright. We cover the 2-8 scouting scale, how options work and speculate on why so many pitchers in the system are mowing guys down. Plus, it's mailbag emptying time.

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Podcast Show Notes 2:00 - Intros, Housekeeping, email us and Remeber to check us out on Patreon. 4:30 - Breaking News: Rafael Devers is really good. Why isn't he in Boston? 18:00 - More News: Steven Wright is done, Why wasn't my favorite SoxProspect pitcher promoted instead of Kyle Kendrick? 20:30 - System Promotion Update - Mission Accomplished #FreeAneury 26:30 - Congrats to Shaun Anderson and Austin Rei - SoxProspects' Pitcher and Player of the month 31:30 - Questions from the SoxProspects crew 42:00 - Looking ahead to the July 1 International Signing Period 48:30 - Mailbag time!

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SPPod Ep. #117: They're Literally Gobbling Up a Storm Right Now May 01, 2017

Chris and Ian welcome Mike Andrews, the Dude, His Dudeness, or el Duderino - if you're not into the whole brevity thing - to the Podcast just in time to go over the new rankings, because it's May at last. An end to April showers and Pawtucket rainouts. We also crown a new king atop the Sox Prospects ranking leaderboard. Ian, Chris and Mike go over the risers, fallers and all the rankings related news. Ian spends a minute sharing the latest from Pawtucket. And Chris cracks open the mail bag to get to your questions.

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Podcast Show Notes 2:00 - Intros, Housekeeping, email us and Remeber to check us out on Patreon.. 8:00 - May Rankings - The New Top 20 38:30 - May Rankings - Charting 21 - 60 49:30 - It's Mailbag time 1:13:00 - Pawtucket News

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Podcast Ep. #116: I'm a Bad Person, What Can I Tell Ya Apr 14, 2017

Ian and Chris welcome Chaz Fiorino to the Podcast and go deep on Portland. We have an update on Rafael Devers. We go into the intrigue of Aneury Tavarez spend more time as a Sea Dog. Chaz and Ian play bullpen bingo with the Portland 'pen. We peer into the mailbag to find out just what we have in both Ben Taylor and Jamie Callahan and we bid a parting tribute to our friend and now former colleague Matt Heugel. Listen In! Podcast Show Notes 2:00 - We wish our good friend Matt Heugel a fond farewell. 4:00 - Intros, Housekeeping, email us and Remeber to check us out on Patreon. 6:30 - April in Portland 9:30 - Portland Hitters 27:30 - Portland Starters 41:00 - Portland's 'Pen 58:00 - It's the Ben Taylor Mailbag Got a question? Want to hear more detail about what makes Greenville's rotation interesting? Or maybe you're looking for an update on the best outfield in the system. Email us. Prospects mentioned at length:

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Podcast Ep. #115: Learning to Pronounce Shawaryn Apr 07, 2017

Real actual baseball. Minor League season kicked off tonight and with the rains in the northeast, Pawtucket and Portalnd were washed away. And what better time than now to review rosters and dip into the mailbag to answer your questions. Ian and Chris check in on the Portland bullpen quartet. The compare the depth between Salem and Portland. Ian still isn't buying the Roniel Raudes story. Greenville's rotation looks to be the best of the minor league affiliates. Jeremy Rivera's suspension gives the guys a chance to discuss the minor league policies for drug suspensions. And we've got your emails. Listen In! Podcast Show Notes 1:00 - Intros, Housekeeping, email us and Remeber to check us out on Patreon. 10:30 - Ian's Misadventures with the Lowell mascot 12:00 - Pawtucket Roster Review 29:00 - Portland Roster Review 43:00 - Salem Roster Review 58:00 - Greenville Roster Review 1:15:00 - Twitter Mailbag - #AskSP Got a question? Want to hear more detail about what makes Greenville's rotation interesting? Or maybe you're looking for an update on the best outfield in the system. Email us or tweet using the hashtag #AskSP. Prospects mentioned at length:

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SPPod #114: Straight Outta A-Ball Mar 25, 2017

With Fort Myers in the rearview mirror, Chris and Ian stick a set of chopsticks into Spring Training. Chris sits down with Sox farmhand and member of the upstart Team Israel team, Mike Myers. Ian elaborates on the Jason Groome experience. Chris and Ian review the A-Ball pitchers and hitters from the end of the Spring Training trip. Chris swerves by his standing rant about how the Rule 5 draft hurts Latin players. Tyler Hill makes another Podcast appearance as the Sox continue to trial him in center this spring. Listen In!

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1:00 - Intros, Housekeeping, email us and Remeber to check us out on Patreon. 5:30 - Corner Outfielder Mike Myers on his WBC experience 17:00 - Ian's #Winning Spring Training 20:00 - Updates on the Greenville and Salem pitchers 52:00 - Lightning Round on A-Ball Hitters

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SPPod #113: It's Hard to Develop Baseball Players Mar 17, 2017

From Fort Myers and the delightful Hampton Inn. Chris and Ian deal with the unseasonably chilly weather (for Florida) and talk about the early minors spring training games. We have a Christopher Acosta update. Long-time listener and returning emailer Joe clears the air. Finally, Chris and Ian contemplate the challenge of developing good major league players, even for bullpen positions. Listen In!

Episode 112, If He Dies, He Dies Mar 14, 2017

With winter weather clinging bitterly to Boston, Chris, Matt and Ian look ahead to their spring training trip. Up first is an overview of what the guys are looking forward to seeing when they get to the balmy summer climes of the Fort. And then from the mailbag, listener Joe calls out the lack of statistical context when judging the flukiness of Rusney Castillo's winter revival. Finally, they lament the end of the beloved Blue Sushi and wonder whether Brahma Sushi can compare.

SPPod #111: Spring At Last Feb 28, 2017

After a winter hibernation, Chris, Matt and Ian have a backlog of questions and a lot to cover in advance of the staff trip to Fort Myers. It's Spring Training At Last. And many recent top Sox Prospects are in Arizona with the Padres or the White Sox. The time has come to survey the state of the system and some of the Non Roster Invitees to camp. Andrew Benintendi has bulked up. Rafael Devers is in Big League camp along with an interesting mix of post-prospect guys, like Blake Swihart. The guys also review the AFL and discuss the players who were dealt this winter. Plus, Chris Acosta is back. Listen in!

SPPod #110: Dealin' Dave's Winter Sale Dec 07, 2016

Sound the emergency podcast siren! Dealin’ Dave was at it again today, acquiring Tyler Thornburg from Milwaukee for Travis Shaw, Mauricio Dubon, and Josh Pennington, then coming back hours later and landing the white whale from the White Sox in Chris Sale, giving up the system’s top prospect, Yoan Moncada, along with Michael Kopech, Luis Alexander Basabe, and Victor Diaz. In all, four of the team’s top nine prospects coming into the day, with two more on the fringes of the top 20, are headed out, but for a couple of major pieces. What did Chris and Ian think? And how did they answer your questions? Listen in!

SPPod #109: Alex Speier on Ranking the System Nov 17, 2016

Making his fourth appearance on the podcast, Alex Speier of the Boston Globe and Baseball America joined the guys to discuss his recently released Red Sox Top 10 list. How did he pick between Andrew Benintendi and Yoan Moncada? Michael Kopech and Jason Groome? Plus we hit on some other topics, like a potential Mookie Betts extension and what players might be trade fodder for the next Dave Dombrowski deal.

SPPod #108: 2016 Rankings Special Nov 08, 2016

Chris, Ian, Matt, and the returning Mike Andrews marked the end of the season by breaking down the debates that led to our end-of-season rankings! Topics discussed included ranking Yoan Moncada over Andrew Benintendi at number 1 and Jason Groome over Michael Kopech as the system’s top pitching prospect, how the system looks compared to past seasons, and highlights from each of the guys’ top 60 rankings.

SPPod #107: Instructs 2016 Oct 12, 2016

On what proved to be the final day of the Boston Red Sox 2013 season, Chris and Ian recapped the latter’s trip to Instructs. Scouting reports included Jason Groome, CJ Chatham, Victor Diaz, Roldani Baldwin, Bryan Mata, and others… even Pablo Sandoval! Plus, we answered a slew of listener questions: Which players might get surprising, aggressive assignments next year? What will the Sox do with all of their minor league third basemen, and will Rafael Devers move off of the position? Who is the next Robby Scott… and what do you take that question to mean? These and more discussed herein!

SPPod #106: AJ No-Teller Sep 20, 2016

Coming down the stretch in MLB, that doesn’t mean there isn’t anything to talk about in the world of SoxProspects! In this episode, the guys wrap up each affiliate’s season, discuss the Fall Instructional League roster, and the Padres trade scandal. Plus your emails! Which players might get protected from the Rule 5 draft this offseason (take 2)? What mechanical flaws are immediate red flags? What’s the deal with Rafael Devers’ 18 steals? Plus, thoughts on Jake Cosart, Austin Glorius, Matt Kent, and more!

SPPod #105: MoncadainBoston Sep 10, 2016

Moncada to the majors? September call-ups? First-hand Jason Groome, Bobby Dalbec, CJ Chatham, and Mike Shawaryn reports? And even new rankings? Sounds like a recipe for a podcast, so Chris and Ian got into the kitchen to cook up some prospect talk.

SPPod #104: BeninBoston Aug 22, 2016

Since the last episode, we've seen Andrew Benintendi make his debut in the majors and Yoan Moncada make his debut at third. Could the latter join his former Portland teammate in Boston, and is anyone else in the minors ready to come up and help the big league club? Like say... in the bullpen? Plus quick hits on why Rafael Devers and Michael Kopech won't get promoted, the trade of Pat Light, Arizona Fall League assignment predictions, and first-hand reports from Lowell. Plus your emails led to discussion of Kyri Washington, Nick Hamilton, Christopher Acosta, Luis Alexander Basabe, and more.

SPPod #103: Yes Devers loves me, the homers tell me so Jul 26, 2016

In this week’s episode, we have new first-hand updates on Yoan Moncada, Andrew Benintendi, Rafael Devers, and Michael Kopech! Plus, we hit a ton of listener emails: Why can’t the Red Sox develop starting pitching? Which Travis - Sam or Shaw - is more likely to be the club’s first baseman in two years? How might the Red Sox break in Andrew Benintendi when he gets called up? All this and more await, so hit the download button!

SPPod #102: Groome signs, Dave deals, podcast delivered Jul 19, 2016

So a few things have gone down over the past 10 days, eh? The guys had a ton to talk about - the trades of Luis Alejandro Basabe and Jose Almonte for Brad Ziegler and, more importantly, Anderson Espinoza for Drew Pomeranz showed why the Prez of Baseball Ops is becoming known to many as Dealin' Dave. Plus, the Red Sox were able to get Jason Groome signed before the July 15 deadline, along with fellow draftees Bobby Dalbec and Mike Shawaryn, so the guys ran down what they thought of the full draft haul and how the Groome signing may have played into the club's willingness to move Espinoza. And with the deadline past, the SoxProspects Rankings were updated - where did all of the new guys fall? And who moved based on what the guys have seen in Lowell, Greenville, Salem, Portland, and Pawtucket over the past few weeks? Listen for all this and more!

SPPod #101: Trade and penalties fill the news Jul 08, 2016

The news in this episode was big enough to take up most of the conversation. First, just hours before we recorded, RHP Aaron Wilkerson and 2B Wendell Rijo were dealt to Milwaukee for infielder Aaron Hill and cash. And earlier in the week, Major League Baseball imposed unprecedented penalties on the Red Sox organization for rules violations relating to their acquisition of several international amateur free agents last season. Between those big stories, a draft signings update, and the Top 4 Update, we've got a packed episode!

SPPod #100: Your regularly scheduled June programming Jun 28, 2016

With all of that draft craziness out of the way, it's time to get back to the grind, and with promotions afoot and new seasons beginning, there was plenty for the guys to talk about. In the Top 4 Update, Yoan Moncada (and his friends Mauricio, Jalen, and Ben) got promoted, Andrew Benintendi is getting his footing, and Rafael Devers is finally coming out of his funk. Meanwhile, the Lowell and GCL seasons have started, and Ian sat on the Spinners' first five games, giving him plenty to report about the best pitching staff that team has had in recent memory. And of course, we read and answered your emails!

SPPod #99: MLB.com's Jim Callis talks draft Jun 17, 2016

With the 2016 MLB draft in the books, our friend Jim Callis of MLB.com came on the podcast to dissect the draft as a whole and the selections made by the Red Sox over the event's three days. Why did Jason Groome fall, will he sign, and what other team might he have had a deal with before the Red Sox plucked him at number 12 overall? How do the five college juniors selected by the Red Sox in rounds 2-6 compare to their selections in that range in past years? Will any of the well-regarded late-round picks sign? Jim answered these questions and more!

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SPPod #98.5: Draft night 1 recap - Sox take top prep LHP Groome Jun 10, 2016

Chris, Ian, and Senior Staff Writer Will Woodward got on the horn quickly to react to the Red Sox selecting prep lefty Jason Groome out of New Jersey and Florida Atlantic shortstop C.J. Chatham in the first two rounds of the MLB Draft on Thursday night. Given that Groome was ranked by many as the top talent in the draft and reportedly fell due to signability and makeup concerns, there was plenty to talk about (and will be in the coming weeks).

SPPod #98: 2016 Draft Preview with Baseball America's JJ Cooper Jun 07, 2016

It's draft week! To prepare for this year's MLB First-Year Player Draft, which starts on Thursday, June 9, Chris spoke to Baseball America Managing Editor JJ Cooper about a number of topics, including BA's history of draft coverage, the general strengths and weaknesses of this year's draft class, some players who could be on the radar for the Red Sox at pick 12, and whether the club might re-draft some past selections. Plus, in lieu of the Big 4 Update, we spoke with JJ about his thoughts on their starts to the season. Remember, during the draft, be sure to check out our News Page at http://news.soxprospects.com for up-to-the-minute news throughout the draft's three days!

SPPod #97: Rankings and Emails, Emails and Rankings Jun 03, 2016

As the calendar turns to June, we've got a new set of rankings to dissect and a bunch of listener emails to answer! We check in on the Big 4, chat about the hard luck that has taken the top two prospects on the Pawtucket Red Sox out of action, analyze Josh Ockimey's great start to the season and corresponding climb to the top 20, review the bullpen arms in Pawtucket and Greenville, and more!

SPPod #96: Catching up on catching up May 09, 2016

In the unofficial second part of the crew's roundup of the first month-plus of the season, the guys looked at the goings-on in Portland and Greenville. The Sea Dogs are struggling in the standings, but noteworthy mound performances by Aaron Wilkerson and Chandler Shepherd merit discussion and further looks at Williams Jerez, Luis Ysla, Henry Ramos, and Jake Romanski were undertaken. Greenville has been home to many of the season's early pleasant surprises. Among the members of the Drive discussed are Michael Chavis, Josh Ockimey, Roniel Raudes, the Basabe twins, Kyri Washington, Tate Matheny, Austin Glorius, Jake Cosart, and Bobby Poyner. And in the Big 4 Update, the topics included which days - precisely - we might see an Andrew Benintendi promotion (could it be this week?), how much longer Yoan Moncada might spend in Salem (longer than Benintendi, at least), and Anderson Espinoza's record-tying start for the Drive (he gooooood).

SPPod #95: One month in, start it up again May 03, 2016

It's been a month, but Chris came back from being a big shot andgot back on the horn with Matt and Ian to discuss the season'sfirst month. Things kick off with the first edition of the Big 4Update, looking at whether Yoan Moncada's strikeouts are a concernand why Andrew Benintendi and Rafael Devers flipped in the siterankings update on May 1. Then the guys gave us their notes fromthe field from the first month. Chris had the latest from Salem,with reports on Moncada, Benintendi, Devers, Trey Ball, and others.Then Ian and Matt responded with the word from Pawtucket on SamTravis and Deven Marrero. Finally, the guys aired it out on whetherit is a good idea for Blake Swihart to start getting reps in leftfield, and what's gotten into the big riser in the May 1 rankings,Teddy Stankiewicz.

SPPod #94: Reports from the Fort 2016 Mar 25, 2016

Another successful trip to minor league spring is in the books for the SoxProspects.com crew. With fresh scouting and other intel to share, Chris, Matt, Ian, and Chaz got on the horn to talk about what they saw, as well as the All-New, All-Different SoxProspects Rankings! How did the big four of Moncada, Devers, Espinoza, and Benintendi look? What led to big jumps in the standings from Travis Lakins, Christopher Acosta, and Luis Alejandro "Not Just the Other" Basabe? Why has Yankory Pimentel made Chaz rethink everything he knows about scouting? All of this and more await in this episode.

SPPod #93: Pre-Camp Mailbag Mar 17, 2016

In preparation for our trip to Fort Myers, the guys cleaned out the mailbag, answering your questions about the state of the farm system! Who would they pick for their All-Underrated Red Sox prospect team? How well would Mookie Betts do if he were to go down to A-ball? Conversely, what if Anderson Espinoza were called up to the majors right now? Is Travis Shaw a hall of famer? How does a team develop power arms? These questions and more await!

SPPod #92: Jim Callis of MLB.com Returns Mar 11, 2016

The guys are pumped that their trip to Spring Training is drawing near, but first, they got on the horn with Friend of the Site Jim Callis of MLB.com to talk about the state of the farm system! MLB.com released its Top 30 Red Sox prospects last week, so we had plenty of questions for Jim, and he had answers. Do the Sox have the best quartet of prospects in the game? Where was Andrew Benintendi on the club’s draft board last June? How will his hand injury affect Michael Kopech’s development and prospect stock? This and more await in another great episode!

SPPod #91: Camp talk with the Boston Globe's Peter Abraham Mar 03, 2016

Peter Abraham of the Boston Globe has had all the coverage of the early stages of spring training, and he joined us for a conversation about what's been going on! What minor leaguers have already caught Pete's eye? How much work has Yoan Moncada been doing with the major leaguers? Are there really competitions for spots in the rotation and the back of the bullpen? Plus, Peter had a great story about his introduction to covering minor league baseball.

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SPPod #90: Rankings Talk; Listener Questions Feb 24, 2016

Pitchers and catchers have reported, so it must be time to fire the podcast machine back up! Chris, Matt, and Ian got back on the horn to discuss the (current and former) Red Sox prospects ranked among the game's top 100 prospects by various outlets. Can we learn anything by the rankings of Yoan Moncada, Rafael Devers, Andrew Benintendi, Anderson Espinoza, and Michael Kopech? Also, we got some great reader questions about Moncada, Henry Owens and Brian Johnson, Austin Glorius, Karsten Whitson, the 2016 draft class, and more! Who were our picks for sleeper breakout seasons? Who from last year's draft class are we excited to see in 2016? Listen to find out!

SPPod #89: Alex Speier on Baseball America's Red Sox Top 10 Prospects Dec 22, 2015

It's ranking season, and that gave us an excuse to get our friend Alex Speier of the Boston Globe and Baseball America to discuss his recently released list of the top 10 Red Sox prospects! We discuss the organization's first-class top 10 and potentially worrisome lack of depth after the top 7, whether the Red Sox gave up too much in the Craig Kimbrel deal, and much more!

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SPPod #88: Breaking down the Kimbrel trade Nov 14, 2015

Well, it did not take very long into the offseason for Dave Dombrowski to make a blockbuster move, as the Red Sox traded four of their top 25 prospects on Friday for Padres closer Craig Kimbrel. If there ever was a time for an emergency podcast, this is it, so Chris, Matt, and Ian got on the horn to discuss the ins and outs of the deal. We have scouting reports on Manuel Margot, Javier Guerra, Logan Allen, Carlos Asuaje, and even Kimbrel. Was it an overpay, and even if it was, does it still make sense for the Sox? How much does it matter that the system is so deep and the Sox are set at shortstop and center field? How did the free agent market influence the deal? We leave no stone unturned in our debate!

SPPod #87: Season in Review, Pt. 2; Trey Ball Interview Oct 27, 2015

The long-awaited second half of our season wrap-up hits three of your emails, then goes through our season-end rankings! How high did upstart Venezuelan Anderson Espinoza push into the top five, and why? What led to Luis Alexander Basabe and Logan Allen pushing into the top 15? What else did Ian see at Fall Instructs? Plus, we close with Chris’s interview with 2013 first-round pick Trey Ball, looking back on his season in Salem and the pressures of being the #7 overall pick.

SPPod #86: Season in Review, Pt. 1 Sep 23, 2015

On this episode of the SoxProspects.com Podcast:

- It’s time to wrap up the season! We start by taking your listener questions. What players would be the best converting to or from the mound? Do the Red Sox promote players more aggressively than they used to? Why has the top prospect changed so often over the last two years? These questions get answered and more!

- We recap the 2015 SoxProspects.com All-Stars. Who did our Forum members vote as the best at their positions in 2015? The answers may … actually they probably won’t surprise you really.

- Lastly, we debate our picks for each of the 2015 SoxProspects.com Awards, such as Offensive Player of the Year, Pitcher of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Breakout Player of the Year, and more! Some tough choices here led to some good debate.

SPPod #85: Final Notes from the Field, Sept. Rankings, Wendell Rijo Sep 11, 2015

In this episode of the SoxProspects.com Podcast:

- In Notes from the Field, Chris, Ian, and Chaz share their reports on Pawtucket’s Matt Barnes, Marco Hernandez, and William Cuevas; Salem’s Wendell Rijo, Mauricio Dubon, Teddy Stankiewicz, and Ty Buttrey; and Lowell’s Logan Allen, Travis Lakins, and Yankory Pimentel.

- Reviewing the September rankings update, we discuss Yoan Moncada overtaking Rafael Devers at the top and comparing the fast-rising Anderson Espinoza and Andrew Benintendi against the “old guard” of the Top 10.

- Finally, we share Chris’s interview with Salem Red Sox second baseman Wendell Rijo. Wendell discussed his rise through the minors so far, changes he’s made to his swing, the difficulties international players face coming to the U.S., and more.

SPPod #84: Mailbag extravaganza! Aug 27, 2015

We've got a backlog of listener emails to get to, so what better time than the present to talk about what you want to hear? You guys had some outstanding questions that gave us plenty to talk about. What are the odds of a top prospect becoming a good major leaguer? Which pitchers have the highest ceilings in the system? What players rank as the best in each of the five tools? And of course there's current events: What can we expect from Dave Dombrowski as President of Baseball Ops, and is Jackie Bradley's rebound for real? All of this and more awaits!

SPPod #83: Interview Special with Michael Chavis and Nick Longhi Aug 22, 2015

This week, we're hitting you with a couple of interviews with members of the Greenville Drive: third baseman Michael Chavis and first baseman/outfielder Nick Longhi. Chavis, a 2014 first-round pick, discussed what it was like sharing third base with Rafael Devers, the pressures of being a first-rounder, and what's with the whole "11:11" thing. Longhi talked about what most listeners of the podcast could probably only dream about - being a Red Sox fan drafted by the Red Sox - as well as a number of other topics including visiting the Dominican Instructional League.

SPPod #82: Teddy Stankiewicz Interview, August Rankings Aug 06, 2015

It's now August, and we've got our second straight new top prospect! Why did Rafael Devers leapfrog Yoan Moncada to take the top spot? How about the jumps made by the likes of Anderson Espinoza, Marco Hernandez, and Luis Alexander Basabe? Plus the guys talked about the (then-pending) debut of Henry Owens, the injury to Brian Johnson, the move of Matt Barnes back to the rotation, and the promotion of Kevin Steen to Lowell. To cap the episode, we present Chris' interview with Salem right-hander Teddy Stankiewicz, talking about pitching, bus rides, and the shocking discovery from his pre-signing physical.

SPPod #81: Dropping in on the Drive, Darren Fenster interview Jul 24, 2015

Chris and Ian just spent some time watching the Greenville Drive, and they had plenty to talk about! The guys chatted with Matt about their thoughts on Yoan Moncada, Rafael Devers, Javier Guerra, Michael Chavis, Nick Longhi, and more! While he was in town, Chris also checked in with Drive manager Darren Fenster to discuss what's been going on with these players behind the scenes, as well as getting the manager's take on life in the minors. Plus, the guys talk about Brian Johnson's MLB debut, and your listener emails hit on players from throughout the system and beyond: How does Devers compare to Xander Bogaerts at the same age? Where have Karsten Whitson and Christopher Acosta been? Which players might move positions? All this and more herein!

SPPod #80: Ty Buttrey interview, Salem and Lowell notes Jul 17, 2015

It's another action-packed edition of the SP Pod, featuring an interview with Salem Red Sox right-hander Ty Buttrey! Chris sat down with him recently in Frederick and talked about his bounce-back season, injuring his hand last year, Clash of Clans, and more! Plus, Chris brought back his scouting notes from seeing a pair of Salem games dishing on Buttrey, Daniel McGrath, Aaron Wilkerson, German Taveras, Wendell Rijo, Mauricio Dubon, Jordan Procyshen, and more. Not to be outdone, Ian countered with notes from Lowell on Andrew Benintendi('s BP), Austin Rei, Tate Matheny, Jake Cosart, Ben Taylor, Luis Alexander Basabe, Victor Acosta, and Jeremy Rivera. Plus, your emails!

SPPod #79: Promotions, Signings, Rankings, Fireworks? Jul 02, 2015

With the calendar turning to July, Chris and Ian got on the horn and had plenty to talk about, starting with a slew of recent promotions, including those of Manuel Margot, Sam Travis, and Mauricio Dubon to new affiliates and Deven Marrero, Jonathan Aro, and Jackie Bradley to the majors, among others. Plus the Red Sox are now mostly done with draft signings - after inking Andrew Benintendi, how much money is left? And of course, new month, new rankings, including a new number one prospect and debates aplenty! We close, as usual, with your emails.

SPPod #78: Checking in on the PawSox Jun 21, 2015

Many outlets have noted the abundance of prospects on the Pawtucket Red Sox roster this season. So what about it then? We're past the midway point of June, and after getting plenty of looks at what the Triple-A club has to offer, Chris, Matt, and Ian talked about who's up and who's down for the PawSox, including Travis Shaw, Garin Cecchini, Jackie Bradley, Brian Johnson, Henry Owens, Pat Light, Dayan Diaz, Jonathan Aro, and more. At the other end of the ladder, the Lowell Spinners started their season on Friday, and the GCL Sox will start on Monday. What did the guys think of the season-opening Lowell roster, and what that probably means down at the complex? Listen and find out. And as always, we answered your listener emails, which led to a discussion regarding the development of Xander Bogaerts and Mookie Betts.

SPPod #77: Welcome to the Sox, Andrew Benintendi Jun 09, 2015

On Monday, the Red Sox selected Arkansas sophomore center fielder Andrew Benintendi with the seventh overall pick in this year's MLB Draft. Chris, Ian, and Matt quickly hopped on for their reactions: Did they like the pick? Where might he debut in the rankings? Where will he play this year and next? Those answers, plus video game music!

SPPod #76: Draft Preview with Kiley McDaniel Jun 07, 2015

The Draft is in two days, so Chris and Ian got on the horn with Fangraphs Lead Prospect Analyst Kiley McDaniel to preview who might be on the Red Sox radar with the seventh overall selection on Monday. We discussed the players in play, as well as the club's strategy with their second pick not coming until the third round at 81st overall. Plus, Kiley talks about his recent viewing of the Greenville Drive, focusing on Michael Kopech, Rafael Devers, Javier Guerra, Nick Longhi, and Michael Chavis.

SPPod #75: So, about those pitchers... Jun 01, 2015

Following the big debut of Eduardo Rodriguez and the Boston rotation's continued struggles, it's sure looking like it's time for the Red Sox to start leaning on that stacked Triple-A rotation we heard about in the preseason. But what can we expect from Rodriguez, Brian Johnson, and Henry Owens, both now and in the future? Chris, Matt, and Ian talked about that, as well as when it's time to promote a player in the minors - spurred by 18-year-old Rafael Devers's hot month of May in Greenville - as well as the latest update to the site rankings!

SPPod #74: April Recap and First-Hand Notes May 11, 2015

With Chris returning from the other side of the world, he got Ian and Matt on the horn to look back at the season's first month. The guys talked about the new rankings' movers and shakers, as well as some recent MLB call-ups and the outlook for players like Blake Swihart, Jackie Bradley, and Matt Barnes. The guys also had plenty to report from the field(s), having seen Pawtucket, Portland, and Greenville already in this young season. Listen for reports on Henry Owens, Rafael Devers, and more! Finally, in response to reader questions, the guys quickly discussed the Red Sox' potential plans for the number 7 pick in next month's draft.

SPPod #73: Scout Talk and Season's Start Apr 15, 2015

With the season underway, Chris, Ian, Matt, along with podcast rookie Chaz Fiorino had plenty to chat about in this extra-large episode! First, the guys examined the affiliate rosters, picking superlatives and discussing surprises. Then, taking advantage of having both Ian and Chaz on, they talked about scouting: what they do when they're at a game, what they look for in players, and decoding scout-speak. Finally, the guys emptied the listener mailbag.

SPPod #72: Season Preview with guest Matthew Kory Apr 08, 2015

It's that time! Chris and Ian welcomed special guest Matthew Kory of Over the Monster, Forbes, Baseball Prospectus, and sundry other publications of varying repute to talk about what storylines we're looking forward to following in the minor league system in 2015. How will all the infielders in Greenville get playing time? How many of the prospect-laden PawSox have a future in the organization? Are Portland and Salem as bad as the rosters look at first glance, or is there intrigue there? Listen and learn! Plus, the debut of Turkey Facts! (Note: we recorded on Saturday, 4/4, so forgive the couple of outdated comments.)

SPPod #71: Spring Training Reports! Mar 25, 2015

The boys are back... from Fort Myers! Chris, Ian, and Matt had a ton of stuff to report back from the SoxProspects.com staff's annual trip to Spring Training. We got our first look at Yoan Moncada, as well as updated looks at Rafael Devers, Michael Chavis, and others! Which sleepers looked poised to break out? What new guys impressed? All that and more in this action-packed episode!

SPPod #70: Moncada signs, Ben Badler talks, PawSox sold Feb 24, 2015

A couple of bombshells dropped on the SoxProspects landscape Monday morning, so naturally we had to get on the horn post haste! First, we talked to Baseball America's Ben Badler about the Red Sox reaching an agreement to sign Cuban phenom Yoan Moncada, discussing the ins and outs of who Moncada is and what the impact is of his signing. Then, we discussed a few things about the Moncada signing that have really been grinding our gears before talking a bit about the sale of the Pawtucket Red Sox and their potential move to Providence.

SPPod #69: Hot Stove on High Dec 15, 2014

Well, that was a week wasn't it? With the Red Sox trading Allen Webster, Rubby De La Rosa, Raymel Flores, Yoenis Cespedes, Alex Wilson, Gabe Speier, and Myles Smith in deals for Wade Miley, Rick Porcello, and Zeke Spruill, as well as signing former SoxProspects.com number 1 prospect Justin Masterson (oh, and there was the failed pursuit of Jon Lester), Chris and Matt had plenty to talk about. Plus, your emails asked about who will lead off and about the defensive prowess of Christian Vazquez and Blake Swihart.

SPPod #68: Chris Mellen returns with BP's #diesel Red Sox top 10 Dec 02, 2014

Within a week of the major league club making a pair of huge signings in Pablo Sandoval and Hanley Ramirez, Baseball Prospectus has dropped its Red Sox Top 10 prospects list, which means one thing... the return of Chris Mellen to the podcast! Hatfield, Matt, and Ian welcomed back the Dean of #diesel, now one of the men in charge of the BP prospect team, to discuss BP's list and the state of the farm.

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SPPod #67: Reserved at the Reserved List Deadline Nov 21, 2014

Thursday's reserve list deadline came and went without much fanfare, but that doesn't mean there was nothing to talk about. While the roster additions were the four we all expected, Chris and Matt ran through those who were not added to the 40-man roster and may be potential selections in next month's Rule 5 Draft. Of course, that wasn't all that happened this week, so the guys said goodbye with a look back at Alex Hassan's time with the organization, then moved on to shiny new toy Juan Francisco and what he brings to the Red Sox. Finally, a pair of listener emails led to discussions of Cuban free agent Yoan Moncada and whatever happened to Jose Vinicio.

SoxProspects.com Podcast #66: Deluxe Discussion of Instructs, and the Mailbag! Nov 13, 2014

A long-time coming, Chris, Ian, and Matt got on the horn to talk about Ian's trip to the Fall Instructional League! Michael Kopech, Rafael Devers, Michael Chavis, Javier Guerra, Jake Cosart, and many more players were in our Director of Scouting's crosshairs. Also on the agenda: a quick run through the offseason leagues, with a chat about what to make of the numbers put up by Sean Coyle, Deven Marrero, and Robby Scott in the Arizona Fall League. PLUS, a listener mailbag spectacular! What should the Sox do with their glut of upper-minors pitching? Who did we like in Lowell this year? What does next year's draft look like? The answers to those and more await! (And please, if you're even a part-time listener of the show, please fill out the survey at http://bit.ly/SPPodSurvey. You'll be doing us a big-time solid.)

SoxProspects.com Podcast #65: Alex Speier talks BA's Top 10 Nov 06, 2014

It is rankings season! Our friend Alex Speier of WEEI.com published his Red Sox Top 10 Prospects for Baseball America recently, so we had him on the pod to talk about his rankings and to pick his brain about the state of the Red Sox system. We're talking top 10, graduates, sleepers, disappointments and more! Even colossal squids! There's only one way to hear it all... hit that download button!

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SoxProspects.com Podcast #64: Playing Out the Stretch Sep 23, 2014

Things are bad in Boston and the minor league season is over, but that doesn't mean there's nothing to talk about! Chris and Ian got on the horn to take your emails, talk about the recently released Fall Instructional League roster, and project who the Red Sox might protect in December's Rule 5 draft.

SoxProspects.com Podcast #63: Just Sayin' Hi Sep 08, 2014

It took a bit, but the good news is that SoxProspects South is fully operational and the podcast is back! Matt relays his observations from Pawtucket, and Chris brings some goodies from catching Salem in Frederick. Then we finally get to a couple of your emails, answering questions about Jackie Bradley, Deven Marrero, Rafael Devers, and Michael Chavis.

SoxProspects.com Podcast #62: It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Trade Deadline Aug 02, 2014

After the craziest Red Sox trade deadline in recent memory, Chris, Matt, and Ian were ready to break it all down. What is up with all the young, upper-minors pitchers? Who exactly did the Sox get? What on earth does the roster look like now? We have all of your answers here.

SoxProspects.com Podcast #61: Wild Turkeys, July 2, and the Draft Jul 21, 2014

Chris got Matt and Ian on the horn to talk about the recent big dates on the player acquisition calendar: the July 2 opening of the international signing period, and the July 18 draft signing deadline. Did the Red Sox screw up by going over their international pool allotment to sign one extra pitcher? Did anything interesting happen among the draftees? Listen and find out!

SoxProspects.com Podcast #60: Midseason Review, Pt. 2 Jul 07, 2014

Fresh off the heels of the first half of the midseason review, Chris, Ian, and Jon got back on the horn for part two, taking a look at how things have gone in Salem, Portland, and Pawtucket so far. We also took some of your emails, answering your questions about Mookie Betts, Garin Cecchini, and the draft! Want to impress your friends at parties? Hit the download button!

SoxProspects.com Podcast #59: Midseason Review, Pt. 1 Jul 03, 2014

Finally getting back onto the normal schedule, Chris, Ian, and Jon started our midseason review, taking a look at the season thus far in the DSL, GCL, Lowell, and Greenville. Oh, and the top prospect in the system got promoted to Boston this week, so of course we talked about Mookie Betts's arrival in Boston. Hear the guys talk about who's up, who's down, and get the first of two rants in this two-part episode as Chris vents about players in the GCL not actually playing.

SoxProspects.com Podcast #58: 2014 Draft Recap Jun 09, 2014

Today's show, "2014 Draft Recap." Act One: Who'd We Pick? Chris talks with Matt and runs down the whole draft. Are these guys good? Where'd all the college seniors go? You'll hear the answers to these questions and more. Act Two: Scouting the Newbies. Chris gets Ian to dish on what he sees from the players selected in the first ten rounds in videos and scouting reports. From Chris's computer in Salem, New Hampshire, it's the SoxProspects.com Podcast. Stay with us.

SoxProspects.com Podcast #57: Sea-ing the Dogs May 27, 2014

After a bit of a break, Chris, Matt, and Ian had some things to discuss. Ian and Chris have seen Portland recently, and they had plenty to dish after seeing one of the most prospect-laden teams in the country, on players like Mookie Betts, Blake Swihart, Henry Owens, Brian Johnson, Sean Coyle, and the very recently promoted Travis Shaw (so recent that he was still in Portland when we recorded). We also answered your emails and talked about which prospects in the system are due for a promotion. You know Sergio? Join us!

SoxProspects.com Podcast #56, Reports from The Bucket Apr 14, 2014

With the first week-and-a-half of the season in the books, Chris, Ian, and Matt got on the horn after Pawtucket's first homestand to ruminate on the state of the system's Triple-A affiliate. The guys traded notes on Allen Webster, Anthony Ranaudo, Rubby De La Rosa, Garin Cecchini, and more. In addition, the guys took a quick spin around the other affiliates, highlighting the top performers so far on the young season, as well as answering a couple of your emails. FEEL THE POWER OF THE PODCAST!!

SoxProspects.com Podcast #55: Opening Day roster round-up Apr 03, 2014

Minor League Opening Day 2014 is here, and we're getting you ready! Chris, Jon, and Ian talked about the season-opening rosters at the four full-season affiliates, touching on Trey Ball and Ty Buttrey's absence from the Greenville roster, the conservative initial assignments of several pitchers, and of course the strongest (Pawtucket) and weakest (Salem, by far) rosters.

SoxProspects.com 2014 Spring Training Update, #3 Mar 23, 2014

On Saturday, the guys roamed the back fields for the A-ball and Rookie-level games, and there was plenty to see, first and foremost our first look at 2013 first-rounder Trey Ball. Chris also shared an interview with Peter Hissey about his offseason teaching English in Ecuador and his thoughts entering his seventh year in the system.

SoxProspects.com 2014 Spring Training Update, #2 Mar 22, 2014

With three days of camp to catch up on, there was plenty for the guys to talk about. In the second dispatch from the Fort, the guys talk about what they've seen from Anthony Ranaudo, Allen Webster, Myles Smith, Garin Cecchini, Blake Swihart, Rafael Devers, and more!

SoxProspects.com Spring Training Update #1 Mar 21, 2014

After the crew's first day(s) out on the back fields, Chris screwed up and deleted the audio from the short podcast we recorded. But don't worry - we'll do it right tomorrow. We still have an interview for all of you with PawSox broadcaster Jeff Levering about his take on the past five days of camp!

SoxProspects.com Podcast #54: MLB.com's Jim Callis closes out the ranking season Mar 17, 2014

What better way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day than with the final offseason ranking of the Red Sox top prospects? Longtime friend of the site Jim Callis, now part of MLB.com's MLB Pipeline team, came on the podcast to chat about his new gig and his top 20 list. Topics ranged from why Jim thinks Mookie Betts is the best second baseman in the minors, how close Xander Bogaerts is to consensus top prospect Byron Buxton, and more!

SoxProspects.com Podcast #53: Spring Training Mailbag Mar 03, 2014

Chris, Jon, Ian, and, eventually, Matt thought it time to get to your emails, so that could mean one thing: mailbag podcast. You asked about first-timers in MLB camp, Steven Wright's place on the 40-man roster, trading with the Cubs, Garin Cecchini's chances of forcing his way into the Majors, and whether the Sox can continue to stay near the top of the farm system rankings, and we talked about all of it. Just how distracted can Chris be while a Sox-O's game is on in the background? Download and find out!

SoxProspects.com Podcast #52: ESPN Insider Keith Law on ranking the Red Sox Feb 14, 2014

We continued our offseason rankings conversations by chatting with ESPN's Keith Law. We asked Keith about how the Sox system compares to other top systems, how Garin Cecchini compares to Bill Mueller, who might be breaking into the top 10 in the future, and more! Who needs a Valentine's day date when you can listen to Chris, Matt, and Ian?

SoxProspects.com Podcast #51: Convos from New Stars for Young Stars IX (Fixed) Jan 17, 2014

No guest this week, but an action-packed episode nonetheless! Chris and Matt play some audio from interviews with Blake Swihart, Mookie Betts, and Drake Britton from New Stars for Young Stars, and along with Ian, get back to the inbox with more than a month of emails to answer. Questions hit on players changing positions, how the current crop of pitching prospects compares to past groups, the Rookie Development Program, and more. And in this episode's Where Are They Now?, we covered the prospects in the Erik Bedard trade.

(Note: We apologize for the errors contained in a previously uploaded version of this episode. Those issues should now be fixed.)

SoxProspects.com Podcast #50: Jason Parks of Baseball Prospectus on the Red Sox Top 10 and #want Jan 06, 2014

We've hit 50 episodes! To celebrate, Chris and Ian had a chat about Baseball Prospectus's Red Sox Top 10 list with BP's Jason Parks and our very own Chris Mellen. Discussion hit on Jason and the BP prospect team's process for making their lists, a rundown of the Parks vocabulary, and, put simply, every nook and cranny of BP's Red Sox list and beyond.

SoxProspects.com Podcast #49: Alex Speier on Baseball America's Red Sox Top 10 Dec 20, 2013

It's ranking season! With the release of Baseball America's Red Sox Top 10 prospects list, we were joined by Alex Speier, also of WEEI.com, to talk about the list. We discussed his process for researching and writing the scouting reports and ranking the players, the tiers that developed at the top of the list and... well, too much stuff to recount here, but trust us, we talked about a lot of stuff. Just listen!

SoxProspects.com Podcast #48: The Slow Season Dec 01, 2013

There may not be much going on, but Chris, Matt, and Jon still got up from their Thanksgiving naps to answer some reader questions. Among the subjects on tap were how contracts are calculated against the Competitive Balance Tax, how the Sox plan to use Cuban pitcher Dalier Hinojosa, what to make of Brian Johnson's 2013 season, and a lightning round of quick player questions. Inspired by a listener email, we debuted a new regular segment, tentatively called "Where Are They Now?", where we check in on former Sox prospects. Today, we look back at the prospects involved in the Adrian Gonzalez trade.

SoxProspects.com Podcast #47: Offseason Preview Nov 06, 2013

After shaking off their World Series hangovers, Chris, Matt, and Ian pulled themselves together to set up the offseason. Listener e-mails covered which upper-level pitchers might move to the bullpen, a review of who the heck Devern Hansack was, and how players get picked for the Arizona Fall League. The offseason preview covered the rest of the winter leagues, the Rule 5 draft, free agency, and everything you need to know to get you through until pitchers and catchers.

SoxProspects.com Podcast #46: Listener Question Bonanza! Oct 23, 2013

During a lull before the World Series, Chris, Jon, and Ian got together to answer a bunch of your questions. Bogaerts and Workman on baseball's biggest stage! What players have made the biggest improvements this year? Who's everyone's next prospect binkie going to be? Just how ridiculous of a dboule-entendre can Chris use to describe his beard? All this and much more await. Listen now!

SoxProspects.com Podcast #45: SoxProspects.com's 10th Anniversary Sep 25, 2013

Mike Andrews makes his triumphant return to the podcast to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the website with Chris. We tried our hardest not to make this a back-slapping, hey-remember-when yuk-fest, but did we succeed? Who knows? Stories from the site's inception and growth abound.

SoxProspects.com Podcast #44: 2013 Season Wrap-Up Sep 19, 2013

Chris, Jon, and Ian (showing some #want by checking in from England) come dangerously close to the two-hour mark as they put a bow on the 2013 minor league season. Nearly no stone is left unturned as the guys go through the SoxProspects.com award winners and All-Stars. And as you might expect with an episode this long, things get a bit punchy. Dropped computers! WWE entrance music! LISTEN NOW!

SoxProspects.com Podcast #43: Honkbal Hits the Hub Aug 28, 2013

Chris, Matt, Jon, and Ian got together for a super-size episode, leading off with their reaction to the call-up and usage of Xander Bogaerts in Boston. They also discussed some of the system's hottest players in Mookie Betts, Henry Owens, and Manuel Margot; the announcement of the Arizonal Fall League rosters; the past month's promotions; and who might get the call to Boston in September. Plus Jon tells a visitor that he's on a conference call. Yeah, things kind of fell apart at the end.

SoxProspects.com Podcast #42: Trade Deadline 2013 Aug 05, 2013

The podcast returns, as Chris chats with Matt and Ian about the three-team trade that brought Jake Peavy and Brayan Villarreal in exchange for Jose Iglesias, Frank Montas, Cleuluis Rondon, and JB Wendelken, including the players involved and repercussions going forward for the Red Sox. Plus, the guys gabbed a bit about the promotions of Anthony Ranaudo and Henry Owens.

SoxProspects.com Podcast #41: Promotion Commotion Jul 15, 2013

Chris is joined by Matt Huegel and Ian Cundall to talk about... well... everything that's happened since last episode, and that happens to be a lot of stuff. We hit the draft signing deadline. We hit the opening of the international signing season. We talk about the promotions of Brandon Workman, Drake Britton, and Mookie Betts. We talk about Brandon Jacobs getting traded to Chicago. We talk about the Futures Game. Why? Because we like you.

SoxProspects.com Podcast #39.2 / 40: "Oops, Chris did it again" Edition Jun 26, 2013

Well, a little over a year after the "forgot to hit record" incident, Chris screwed up and deleted the audio from part 2 of last week's podcast. However, he made up for it by recording a new episode with Ian Cundall, going over the news--including Will Middlebrooks' demotion, Garin Cecchini's promotion, and Trey Ball's signing--before delving into the players to watch in Lowell and the GCL this year. Also, Chris sneezes really loudly during the middle and leaves it in to show he's a good sport. This week we open with another track from Young London's new EP, Instincts, called "That Feeling." Check them out on iTunes, at facebook.com/younglondonmusic, and on the Spotify stage at this summer's Warped Tour.

SoxProspects.com Podcast #39.1: Mellen's Excellent Salem/Greenville Adventure Jun 17, 2013

With Chris Mellen back from his yearly southern swing, the two unofficial members of SoxProspects South, Chris Hatfield and Jon Meoli, hit him with some questions about the players he saw at the two full-season A-ball affiliates. The guys also talked about Xander Bogaerts's promotion to Pawtucket, Jon Denney signing for way less than we thought he would, and the rest of the news.

SoxProspects.com Podcast #38: Draft post-mortem Jun 11, 2013

After a big week for the Red Sox, Chris Hatfield, Matt Huegel, and Ian Cundall reviewed the results from the Red Sox' 2013 draft. They speculate on which of the highly-ranked high school players might sign, discuss their new draft binkies, and answer reader questions. Plus, the guys got to some news on the farm, including Xander Bogaerts's hot streak and potential to be promoted soon, Brandon Workman's actual promotion to Pawtucket, Jose Iglesias's official graduation to Boston, and the start of the Dominican Summer League. And of course, Chris makes a bunch of references that nobody gets, per usual.

SoxProspects.com Podcast #37: Draft Day 1 Recap Jun 07, 2013

With the Sox's selections of Trey Ball and Teddy Stankiewicz in the books, Chris Hatfield, Jon Meoli, and Ian Cundall evaluated the selections and speculated about the organization's potential strategy in its remaining picks.

SoxProspects.com Podcast #36: 2013 Draft Preview Jun 04, 2013

DRAFT PREVIEW EDITION! Chris Hatfield, Ian Cundall, and Jon Meoli preview this week's draft. With the Sox picking at number 7 overall, excitement is high for the highest pick the club has had in years. The guys talk about the draft as a whole (not good), the Sox' recent draft history and strategy, and look at the players who may be the pick at number 7. Also, Chris chases a fly around his apartment and Ian watches a shaving commercial.

SoxProspects.com Podcast #35 May 28, 2013

Back on schedule, Chris Hatfield, Matt Huegel, and Ian Cundall got together to discuss the news of the week, including what depth there is at third base in Pawtucket given Jose Iglesias's move over and why Greenville's lineup is a bit lacking in prospect power. Listener questions included inquiries on Garin Cecchini, Brandon Workman, and Brandon Jacobs. Finally, we hit on what Jackie Bradley, Jr. has been up to since going back to Pawtucket, and discuss whether he'll be back soon.

SoxProspects.com Podcast #34 May 22, 2013

After a short haitus, the guys are back. Chris, Matt, and Jon talk about the goings on in Pawtucket, Portland, and Salem, discussing players like Rubby De La Rosa, Xander Bogaerts, and Garin Cecchini, and also hit on what Mookie Betts is doing down in Greenville. Also Jon's roommate walks in and can be heard in the background at one point.

SoxProspects.com Podcast #33 Apr 29, 2013

After a week off, Chris Hatfield, Matt Huegel, and Ian Cundall gabbed about the players who've had the best starts to the season, and what conclusions we can draw (hint: not many) from one month of data.

SoxProspects.com Podcast #32 Apr 13, 2013

The minor league season is just over a week old, and the SoxProspects team is already out there reporting from the field. On this episode, Chris gets on the horn with Jon Meoli, who was at Salem's season-opening series in Frederick, and Chris Mellen, who caught Portland's opener and hadn't been on yet to talk about Spring Training. Per Jon's request, we opened with some Justin Timberlake; forgive us.

SoxProspects.com Podcast #31 Apr 06, 2013

On this episode, the guys review what we learned at Spring Training (which you can also catch up on at news.soxprospects.com), and analyze the season-opening rosters at the four full-season affiliates. Also discussed: Jon Meoli's hair.

SoxProspects.com Podcast #30 Mar 16, 2013

Chris H. and Matt talk about the big stories of spring training so far, which in a happy coincidence are almost entirely prospect related. Jackie Bradley, Allen Webster, Xander Bogaerts and more are on the agenda. Plus, the fellas talk about battles for major league roster spots and discuss which projected 2013 roster is most intriguing to them.

SoxProspects.com Podcast #29 Jan 29, 2013

With some fresh audio from the Jimmy Fund's New Stars for Young Stars event, the guys discuss five players and their upcoming seasons.

SoxProspects.com Podcast #28: Year-End Edition Dec 31, 2012

Hey, remember when we had a podcast? Well, we actually still do, although it's been a minute since the last episode. Chris Hatfield, Chris Mellen, Matt Huegel, and, eventually, Mike Andrews discussed the rising "new core" of homegrown Sox players, and how that core could be factoring in to the organization's planning. They also discussed their internal debates when ranking the system's top 10 prospects.

A special thanks to The Ludlow Thieves, from NYC, for providing this episode's intro track, "All the Money." Check them out at www.theludlowthieves.com.

SoxProspects.com Podcast #27 Aug 23, 2012

With the dog days of the season upon us, Chris Hatfield, Chris Mellen, and Matt Huegel chatted about Xander Bogaerts and the exodus of talent from Salem to Portland, touching on what that says about the system on the whole, as well as who fans can expect to see called up to Boston when rosters expand. The guys also took questions from Twitter and discussed Mellen's burgeoning collection of Pauly Shore movies. Intrigued?

SoxProspects.com Podcast #26 Jul 16, 2012

Buckle up! We've got a long one here, as Chris Hatfield, Chris Mellen, Matt Huegel and Ian Cundall discuss what's been going on in Pawtucket, Portland, AND Lowell, plus touch briefly on the end of the draft signing period and blow through a "short" 20-minute "lightning round."

SoxProspects.com Podcast #25 Jun 25, 2012

This week, we take a break from making you listen to us talk about the players and let you hear from the players themselves! We've got short interviews with Jose Iglesias, Deven Marrero, and Pat Light from LeLacheur Park in Lowell for your listening pleasure.

SoxProspects.com Podcast #24 Jun 18, 2012

Chris Hatfield got on the horn with Chris Mellen and Jon Meoli to talk about the goings on at the southern affiliates, Salem and Greenville, in this edition of the podcast. Among the players they dished on: Matt Barnes, Xander Bogaerts, Jackie Bradley, Henry Owens, Blake Swihart, and Garin Cecchini. The guys also chatted briefly about Ryan Kalish's return to the major leagues and the growing list of Sox draft picks to sign.

SoxProspects.com Draft Podcast 2012 Jun 11, 2012

In this year's draft podcast special, Chris Hatfield, Chris Mellen, and Matt Huegel chat about this past week's draft, breaking down how things shook out in the first year under the new CBA and dishing out the scouting reports on the Sox' new picks.

SoxProspects.com Podcast #23 May 23, 2012

Don't call it a comeback: The Chrises and Matt Huegel hooked up to re-boot the podcast in its new, shorter format to discuss the big stories of the season so far: Will Middlebrooks, Matt Barnes, and Jackie Bradley.

SoxProspects.com Podcast #22 Jan 23, 2012

The guys hook back up after a brief hiatus for the first podcast of 2012, discussing transactions since the last episode, their projections for Will Middlebrooks and Xander Bogaerts, and some audio from New Stars for Young Stars.

SoxProspects.com Podcast #21 Nov 23, 2011

In a happy coincidence, Mike, Mellen, Hatfield and Ian T. had a chat on what turned out to be a busy day. Among the topics the guys discussed were the terms of the new CBA, the Red Sox front office promotions and departures, the holes that need to be filled in the Boston lineup, and other offseason notes.

SoxProspects.com Podcast #20 Oct 12, 2011

Boston's season may be over, but the prospecting is still good, as Mellen talks with Mike and Hatfield about his trip to Instructs, which wrapped up this morning. The guys also discuss the Arizona Fall League and Baseball World Cup in this shorter edition of the podcast.

SoxProspects.com Podcast #19 Sep 14, 2011

The season flew by and the guys get together to put a bow on it. Topics discussed include: is Ranaudo worth the hype, which 2011 pick has the most potential going forward, and where does Xander Bogaerts stack up with other previous Sox prospects.

SoxProspects.com Podcast #18 Aug 21, 2011

The guys get together to discuss the Sox haul after the signing deadline.

SoxProspects.com Podcast #17 Aug 02, 2011

The guys break down the Sox maneuvering at the deadline and discuss the pro's and con's of the deals made.

SoxProspects.com Podcast #16 Jul 13, 2011

In this episode, two next podcasters make their debut as Ian Cundall and Jon Meoli join Chris and Chris to examine recent transactions, discuss some players who could move at the trade deadline, and look ahead to the potential logjam of players who need to be added to the 40-man roster this offseason. They also take some questions from Twitter followers, including one from a celebrity fan with a very interesting answer.

SoxProspects.com Podcast #15 Jun 02, 2011

The crew regathers to discuss the upcoming Draft, the Chris' southern road trip to Greenville and Salem, and general happenings over the last months.

Players discussed: Drake Britton, Miguel Celestino, Brandon Jacobs, Pete Hissey, Juan Rodriguez, and many more.

SoxProspects.com Podcast #14 Apr 21, 2011

In our April podcast, we discuss the early returns for the 2011 season, what players might actually be due for an early promotion, and take some questions from the Twitterverse.

Players discussed: Drake Britton, Kolbrin Vitek, Anthony Ranaudo, Will Middlebrooks, Miguel Celestino, Sean Coyle, Brandon Jacobs, and more!

SoxProspects.com Podcast #13: The Fort Rapport Mar 29, 2011

In this podcast Mike, Hatfield, and Mellen discuss their Ft. Myers observations in depth. We talk about the players in Minor League camp who surprised, disappointed, and are poised for breakout seasons. We also predict the player we feel will make The Leap this season.

Players discussed: Oscar Tejeda, Ryan Lavarnway, Kolbrin Vitek, Drake Britton, Jose Vinicio, Anthony Ranaudo, Brandon Workman, Kendrick Perkins, and many, many more.

SoxProspects.com Podcast #12 Feb 24, 2011

The calendar wind down towards opening day and baseballs are being thrown in Ft. Myers. All is right in the world. Topics discussed:Do the Sox currently have a potential top prospect in the system? Who can step up and become the next great pitching prospect? Theo and his clever contract tricks. The physical development of prospects. How much patience is too much patience? And much more.

Players discussed: Anthony Ranuado, Kolbrin Vitek, Jose Iglesias, Ryan Kalish, Lars Anderson, Drake Britton, Bryce Brentz, Brandon Workman, Stolmy Pimentel, Sean Coyle, Ryan Lavarnway, Chad Spann, and many, many more.

SoxProspects.com Podcast #11 Jan 27, 2011

In our first podcast of 2011, we cover the state of the system, the Adrian Gonzalez trade, and our early projections on 2011 roster assignments.

SoxProspects.com Podcast #10 Aug 18, 2010

On our special 10th episode, we dissect the Sox 2010 draft haul piece by piece and discuss the Salem and Lowell teams.

Players discussed: Anthony Ranaudo, Gain Cecchini, Sean Coyle, Kendrick Perkins, Brandon Workman, Chris Hernandez, Kolbrin Vitek, Oscar Tejeda, Will Middlebrooks.

SoxProspects.com Podcast #9 Jul 22, 2010

The crew makes up for lost time by recording their longest podcast to date. Topics discussed include the first month of short-season and rookie ball, the polarizing Che-Hsuan Lin, the Sox catching logjam, and Ryan Kalish's immediate and long-term future. We also had the pleasure welcoming guest Mike Newman from ScoutingtheSally.com. He joined us to talk about Greenville's current prospects.

Players discussed: Che-Hsuan Lin, Ryan Lavarnway, Jose Garcia, Madison Younginer, Roman Mendez, Ryan Kalish, Michael Almanzar, Reymond Fuentes, Derrik Gibson, Chris McGuiness, Felix Doubront, and Daniel Nava.

SoxProspects.com 2010 Draft Day 1 Recap Jun 08, 2010

The four regulars get together for a podblast to recap the Sox three picks, who the Sox will target on day two, and to discuss some of the misinformation that goes along with the draft process.

Players discussed: Kolbrin Vitek, Bryce Brentz, Anthony Ranaudo

SoxProspects.com 2010 Draft Preview Jun 04, 2010

It's the most wonderful time of the year. The Draft is here and SoxProspects.com is ready to bring you all the details on the players you are soon to be hyping up, arguing about, and prematurely giving up on. In this episode, which is Part 4 of our Draft Preview, we discuss the Sox targets in the draft, players we want the Sox to draft, and we make our final draft predictions.

Players discussed: Austin Wilson, Anthony Ranaudo, Kolbrin Vitek, Tyrell Jenkins, Barrett Loux, Chad Bettis, Kaleb Cowart, Matt Harvey, and more.

SoxProspects.com Podcast #8 May 14, 2010

In the second show of the season, the gang discusses early season surprises and disappointments, a draft preview preview, and play Triple Play for the first time ever.

Players discussed: Lars Anderson, Anthony Rizzo, Oscar Tejeda, Chris McGuinness, Daniel Nava, Che-Hsuan Lin, and more.

SoxProspects.com Podcast #7 Apr 05, 2010

Sit down with the gang to kick off the 2010 minor league season. Mike Andrews, Chris Hatfield, Chris Mellen, and Jon Singer discuss what they saw on their trip to Fort Myers. Players discussed include Jose Iglesias, Jose Vinicio, David Renfroe, Reymond Fuentes, Madison Younginer, Will Middlebrooks, and many more. Other topics include the bad luck the minor league system can face and 2010 predictions.

SoxProspects.com Off-Season Podcast Dec 22, 2009

The guys get together for some off-season casting of pods. Topics discussed include off-season transaction to date, potential moves down the road, and a round table discussion about whether we overrate our prospects or not.

SoxProspects.com Podcast #6 Sep 30, 2009

The gang of 3 gets together for a post-mortem of the 2009 minor league season and what to look forward to going ahead.

SoxProspects.com Podcast #5 Aug 05, 2009

The gang gets together for the first time in a while to discuss Futures at Fenway, the biggest surprises and disappointments of the season, and random observations from the season.Show length: 1:03:50

SoxProspects.com Draft Day 1 Podcast Jun 10, 2009

The guys talk about the Red Sox's first three picks in the 2009 First-Year Player Draft - Reymond Fuentes, Alex Wilson, and David Renfroe.

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