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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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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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