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SPPOd Ep. #163: I want to be from hot waters Aug 19, 2019

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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JetBlue is bustling. There's new grass on the field. The Sox are playing and getting geared up for the defense of their World Series victory. (It never gets old saying that) And with Spring in the air, Chris, Ian, Mike and the team are getting ready for their annual trip to the Fort. In this preview episode, Chris and Ian talk about the prospect stars from the first few weeks of major league camp, with Michael Chavis and Darwinzon Hernandez off to particularly hot starts. Then they break down the guys they are most looking forward to seeing on the back fields of minor league camp. And to close it out, they break open the mailbag to talk about the highest ceilings in the system. Listen in! 0:00 – Intros, housekeeping, email us and remember to check us out on Patreon, where we are adding a new perk for our Patreon supporters 9:45 – Spring Training camp stars 27:30 – Who we want to see in camp 57:45 – Mailbag Players mentioned in the show Michael Chavis Darwinzon Hernandez Bobby Dalbec Jonathan Diaz Roldani Baldwin Pedro Castellanos Triston Casas Danny Diaz Brandon Howlett Nick Northcutt Tanner Nishioka Chad De La Guerra Brett Netzer Antoni Flores Jose Vinicio Andre Colon CJ Chatham Tzu-Wei Lin Gilberto Jimenez Nick Decker Jarren Duran Angel Maita Tyler Dearden Tyler Esplin Bryce Brentz Marino Campana Alex Scherff Kutter Crawford Denyi Reyes Brayan Bello Chase Shugart Tanner Houck Zach Schellenger Yoan Aybar Durbin Feltman Christopher Acosta Jay Groome Got something to say? We love talking about what you want to hear about. Make sure to email us. Love the show? Want to help us out while also getting exclusive goodies? Support the podcast by contributing to us on Patreon! Go to Sox Prospects on Patreon for the details. Podcast Twitter Links: • @SPChrisHatfield • @IanCundall • @SoxProspects Subscribe on iTunes (please rate and review!) Subscribe on Stitcher (please rate and review!) Listen on Spotify Listen on YouTube Listen on Google Play Music Podcast Archive

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