Narciso Crook rbi double.Valdez walk, Dalbec 2-run double.
4-1 Worcester.
Narciso Crook rbi double.Valdez walk, Dalbec 2-run double.
4-1 Worcester.
View: https://twitter.com/Hunter_Noll/status/1702829960023437719Hickey doubled to lead off the 4th for Portland & scored on an RBI single by Blaze.
What do you think Blaze's ceiling is? And comps come to mind?
Instead Roman struck out.McDonough walked to lead off the bottom of the 5th for Portland, but got himself picked off before Roman drove him in. I assume he would have driven him in.
I think he has a chance to be a decent first baseman/ok third baseman & everything we hoped Dalbec would be in terms of a righty to rotate in with Casas & Devers.What do you think Blaze's ceiling is? And comps come to mind?
People don't really talk about him much/enough.
Interesting, thanksI think he has a chance to be a decent first baseman/ok third baseman & everything we hoped Dalbec would be in terms of a righty to rotate in with Casas & Devers.
He doesn't turn 21 until December, so the fact that he's not tearing up AA isn't particularly surprising. Ceilings & comps are hard...his ceiling is probably like a top 10 1st baseman, but I don't think he gets there the vast majority of the time, & I think his most likely outcome is decent to good platoonish bat.
Miller also pitched 3 innings, but 0 runs, 2 hits, 1 walk & 2 strikeouts.Sterling Sharp started for Portland & pitched 3 innings, allowing 1 fun in 2 hits & 2 walks, with 2 strikeouts.
Ryan Miller is in for the 4th down 1-0.
I think that’s a very optimistic viewpoint. Most reports are that he cannot hit anything beyond a pedestrian fastball. I think there’s a good chance he flames out in aaa.I think he has a chance to be a decent first baseman/ok third baseman & everything we hoped Dalbec would be in terms of a righty to rotate in with Casas & Devers.
He doesn't turn 21 until December, so the fact that he's not tearing up AA isn't particularly surprising. Ceilings & comps are hard...his ceiling is probably like a top 10 1st baseman, but I don't think he gets there the vast majority of the time, & I think his most likely outcome is decent to good platoonish bat.
He definitely crushes breaking balls & makes weak contact against fastballs. I think it's a bit early to write off his ability for that to improve. He's still quite young for his level. I would be more concerned if he was striking out at a high rate & just getting fastballs blown by him.I think that’s a very optimistic viewpoint. Most reports are that he cannot hit anything beyond a pedestrian fastball. I think there’s a good chance he flames out in aaa.
Scroggins pitched a 1-2-3 7th with a strikeout, but allowed an unearned run in the 8th with the aid of a Meidroth error.Miller also pitched 3 innings, but 0 runs, 2 hits, 1 walk & 2 strikeouts.
Cody Scroggins in for the 7th with the game still tied at 1.
Portland lost 2-1.Scroggins pitched a 1-2-3 7th with a strikeout, but allowed an unearned run in the 8th with the aid of a Meidroth error.
Portland down 2-1, b8.
Guerrero allowed a homer in the 7th, but did strike out 2.BVB's final line:
6 IP
2 runs
4 hits
1 walk
9 strikeouts
95 pitches, 63 strikes.
Syracuse is obviously a bad team, but still a pretty encouraging outing.
Luis Guerrero is in for the 7th up 5-2.
View: https://twitter.com/WooSox/status/1702851734144450847BVB's final line:
6 IP
2 runs
4 hits
1 walk
9 strikeouts
95 pitches, 63 strikes.
Syracuse is obviously a bad team, but still a pretty encouraging outing.
Luis Guerrero is in for the 7th up 5-2.
I like Rosier, he can really run. I'm surprised he hasn't stolen a base yet in AAA. Probably still adjusting. His hitting seems to have improved this year. I think he'll play in the majors someday, at least as a 5th OF pinch-runner at least, hopefully more.ROSIER got a double to lead off the 3rd.
Blizzard singled & stole 2nd. 2nd & 3rd 0 out for Sogard.
I'm still intrigued by the prospect of his ceiling being a mid-rotation starter although that ship has likely sailed. But he has some filthy stuff, is a big guy, and I also like his poise and mound presenceI'm intrigued by the idea of Bryan Mata being part of the MLB bullpen next year.
It's only been 3 games, & if memory serves me correctly, there was only like 1 time at most there wasn't someone ahead of him on the bases (not sure about his previous stint when he was an injury replacement).I like Rosier, he can really run. I'm surprised he hasn't stolen a base yet in AAA. Probably still adjusting. His hitting seems to have improved this year. I think he'll play in the majors someday, at least as a 5th OF pinch-runner at least, hopefully more.
But the problem is he is yet another LH hitting OF. They are going to have to make at least one trade, maybe more, maybe this offseason, to try to get more balance in the organization between RH and LH hitters.
Has there been any word on Bonaci? I saw that was put on the restricted list but have no idea what that even means.
Yeah... if he had options it would make sense to have him start the season as a starter in Worcester, but without options I think it makes sense to throw him in the pen if he can earn a spot.I'm still intrigued by the prospect of his ceiling being a mid-rotation starter although that ship has likely sailed. But he has some filthy stuff, is a big guy, and I also like his poise and mound presence
Interesting to see Chris Clegg rave about Yordanny cuz I was also wondering if he's our best pitching prospect after yesterday's performance. And his size has to count for something, right - whether it's durability or projection or whatever.
Been catching up on the SoxProspects pod (the episode prior to this weeks emergency pod). They get into a scouting report on Yordanny, as Cundall saw him pitch.Yeah... if he had options it would make sense to have him start the season as a starter in Worcester, but without options I think it makes sense to throw him in the pen if he can earn a spot.
Yordanny's stuff is electric & really jumps out. It's crazy how big of a leap he took from last year.
I was just looking & found my 1st YORDANNY post. The funny thing is I was quoting Ian Cundall in it. Not sure why SP is still lagging so far behind in the YORDANNY love.
https://sonsofsamhorn.net/index.php?threads/minor-league-thread-2023.38618/page-9#post-5616513
I dooooo, & they do great work. But they just seem really slow to move people up (& down). Like the last update, almost all their larger moves were moving people closer to where I already had them.
Been catching up on the SoxProspects pod (the episode prior to this weeks emergency pod). They get into a scouting report on Yordanny, as Cundall saw him pitch.
They liked his make-up (size, attitude on the mound) and acknowledge the breaking ball, and that Yordanny loves to use it. They seemed pleased by the overall package.
The concern was that his fastball iant a swing and miss pitch yet, and that he won’t be able to pitch off the breaking ball as much at higher levels. This was countered by the belief in his frame and arm action that he may well add velocity, which would make the fastball a weapon.
Please try to forgive them their trespasses.
With the disclaimer that I try to stick to photos--they update on a schedule, and they really try to take a long-term approach. I do think they rely extensively on seeing players in person as much as possible--both seeing highlights online and reading box scores are misleading in a way that being at a game isn't. E.g. Teel has a caught stealing in today's [9/15] game--I think the entire ballpark yelled when the runner took off (maybe a delayed steal?), so much so that I had plenty of time to focus on Yorke receiving the ball. I adore Teel already, but this was more of a baserunning blunder than a CS.I dooooo, & they do great work. But they just seem really slow to move people up (& down). Like the last update, almost all their larger moves were moving people closer to where I already had them.
Maybe they've been burned too many times in the past by the Gilberto's of the world & I live a carefree existence unencumbered by past overhyped prospects.
Yorke is an old-looking 21 year old. I always try to find highlights but couldn't of this one. Makes sense why. Looks like a perfect throw, though, & great shots.With the disclaimer that I try to stick to photos--they update on a schedule, and they really try to take a long-term approach. I do think they rely extensively on seeing players in person as much as possible--both seeing highlights online and reading box scores are misleading in a way that being at a game isn't. E.g. Teel has a caught stealing in today's [9/15] game--I think the entire ballpark yelled when the runner took off (maybe a delayed steal?), so much so that I had plenty of time to focus on Yorke receiving the ball. I adore Teel already, but this was more of a baserunning blunder than a CS.
And there's always an emphasis on "how will this play as the player moves up?"--not just "how is it working now?"
Kelly pitched 0.2 innings & allowed a walk & 2 run homer. He did strike out a guy.Rio Gomez final line:
5 IP
2 runs
6 hits
2 walks
5 strikeouts
86 pitches, 56 strikes
Zack Kelly is on for the 6th.
Shugart allowed 3 in the 7th & Kaleb Ort pitched a,1-2-3 8th with a strikeoutKelly pitched 0.2 innings & allowed a walk & 2 run homer. He did strike out a guy.
Chase Shugart struck out a guy to end the 6th & is back out for the 7th.
I don’t speak for them,but the line they say continues to be that they’d rather be slow to love someone up, rather than move up someone sooner and then have to adjust down.I dooooo, & they do great work. But they just seem really slow to move people up (& down). Like the last update, almost all their larger moves were moving people closer to where I already had them.
Maybe they've been burned too many times in the past by the Gilberto's of the world & I live a carefree existence unencumbered by past overhyped prospects.
These are fun. I need to find the photo of yours referenced on the recent pod of Teel running the baes and looking like a maniac.With the disclaimer that I try to stick to photos--they update on a schedule, and they really try to take a long-term approach. I do think they rely extensively on seeing players in person as much as possible--both seeing highlights online and reading box scores are misleading in a way that being at a game isn't. E.g. Teel has a caught stealing in today's [9/15] game--I think the entire ballpark yelled when the runner took off (maybe a delayed steal?), so much so that I had plenty of time to focus on Yorke receiving the ball. I adore Teel already, but this was more of a baserunning blunder than a CS.
And there's always an emphasis on "how will this play as the player moves up?"--not just "how is it working now?"
I mean, people have to be ranked somewhere right? If some people are too low by definition others are too high.I don’t speak for them,but the line they say continues to be that they’d rather be slow to love someone up, rather than move up someone sooner and then have to adjust down.