[5/24 Games]

Seems like a lot of players are slumping hitting for the Sox minors. Davidson looks like he's going to end up being a massive bust unfortunately.

 

I know I might be in the minority, but is anyone else disappointed in the progress of the system so far this year?

 

Maybe it's kind of "OK, here we go I expect some BIG things from some of Rick Hahn's draftees/acquisitions" and although they've been good, they haven't dominated.

Hawkins is developing well at AA. Still only 20.

Danish too.

Thompson, for his lack of batting average the last two years, is doing well at AAA.

Montas is learning his craft. So is Adams...Rodon as well in a "learn on the job" phase ala Alex Fernandez and Jack McDowell.

Tim Anderson is hitting the ball well at AA, just need to develop a more patient eye, perhaps?

 

It's on the upswing, guys. Keep the faith. Go Sox.

[5/24 Games]

Charlotte Top of the 9th

Pitching Change: Cesar Jimenez replaces Colton Murray.

Micah Johnson singles on a line drive to left fielder Cody Asche.

Leury Garcia ground bunts into a force out, pitcher Cesar Jimenez to shortstop Chase d'Arnaud. Micah Johnson out at 2nd. Leury Garcia to 1st.

Neftali Soto grounds out, shortstop Chase d'Arnaud to first baseman Russ Canzler. Leury Garcia to 2nd.

Matt Davidson doubles (8) on a fly ball to center fielder Jordan Danks. Leury Garcia scores.

Matt Tuiasosopo singles on a ground ball to shortstop Chase d'Arnaud. Matt Davidson to 3rd.

Trayce Thompson singles on a sharp line drive to right fielder Domonic Brown. Matt Davidson scores. Matt Tuiasosopo to 2nd.

Jason Coats grounds into a force out, fielded by shortstop Chase d'Arnaud. Trayce Thompson out at 2nd.

 

When it mattered, the big bats came through at the end. Good job Knights!

[Sell me on Cleuluis Rondon]

Nick Capra, Director of Player Development on Rondon:

 

“Offensively, he’s getting much, much better from the left side. It’s a matter of mechanics. We are trying to get him to use his legs more – he doesn’t use them all that much in aspects of the game – both offensively and defensively. He has a chance to be a special player,” said Capra.

 

Article Link: http://www.chicagonow.com/future-sox/2015/...-kirk-champion/

 

That is an awesome quote from Capra....and an awesome writeup...thank you Will. Plus...that assessment on Hawkins FTW. :gosox

[And "it" begins once again]

I'm not sure how to reply about the girls thing.

[And "it" begins once again]

Very much never snows here in South Texas.

[When was the last time you bought a pack of baseball cards?]

I collected from the late 80s to 2000 very heavily. Since then it's a pack here and there per year. Mostly focus on the Topps Gypsy Queen and Bowman Baseball, nothing else. I'll go on Ebay nowadays and spend a few bucks on what exactly I'm looking for, but that's about it. I haven't bought a pack since last fall.

[2014 ♪♫ Thread]

Any of you thirty somethings listen to the Lithium channel on SiriusXM?

 

I'm addicted.

 

Yes, says this 40 something.

Pearl Jam, Nirvana, Soundgarden, NIN...ah yes when Q101 was king. This is my fav along with the R&B/Soul stations on SiriusXM.

[And "it" begins once again]

What the happs...

[Official Squared Circle Thread]

According to Bleacher Report via SCScoops, Justin Gabriel has quit the WWE. http://www.sescoops.com/breaking-news-just...riel-quits-wwe/

 

 

[Sports Related Bucket List]

Baseball parks to go to: SF, San Diego, Seattle, Colorado, Pittsburgh

Football: GB, Dallas, Seattle, KC, Pittsburgh

Hockey: Montreal, Toronto

Basketball: NYK - The Garden

 

SEC Football - Alabama, LSU, Florida

Big 12 - Texas

PAC 12- Oregon

MWC - Wyoming

Big 10 - Michigan, Ohio State

 

International - Soccer games in the UK

[And "it" begins once again]

Good day to be a White Sox fan.

[Sox Prospects: Stock Up/Down]

With the Sox minor league games all but over, I was thinking of who improved their stock/hurt their stock this season. Thoughts?

 

Stock Up:

1- Frank Montas

2- Tyler Danish

3- Andy Wilkins

4- Tim Anderson

5- Chris Bassitt

6- Trey Michalczewski

7- Carlos Sanchez

8- Rangel Ravelo

9- Cleuluis Rondon

10- Adam Engel

 

Stock Neutral:

- Micah Johnson

- Courtney Hawkins

- Chris Beck

- Scott Snodgress

- Keon Barnum

- Marcus Semien

- Josh Phegley

 

Stock Down:

1- Erik Johnson

2- Matt Davidson

3- Trayce Thompson

3- Andre Rienzo

4- B. Ortiz/A. Mitchell

5- Jacob May

 

 

I like to add Andre Wheeler and Jordan Guerrero for stock up. Those two lefties in Low A are ones to watch, especially since Wheeler was name by FutureSox's pitcher of the month for August.

 

Hawkins and May should be stock up.

[2014 Minor League catch all thread]

NSS, you have the Saberhagen touch.

[Official Squared Circle Thread]

Paul Heyman. WWE HOF 2015.

[2014 Films Thread]

So.....I wonder who will be Robin Williams when Hollywood eventually makes a biography on him. Would be interesting.

[8/10 Games]

Good day for Jared. 2-3, 2 walks, did not strike out today. Good day.

[8/10 Games]

I understand that it is totally foolish, but I haven't 100% given up on Mitchell yet. He is striking out less. If he puts the ball in play, he has a chance of being a DeAza type with better defense. Still not worth drafting ahead of Trout, but not a release candidate right now IMHO.

 

 

It's not foolish. Hopefully, he's starting to figure things out and finally bringing it all together.

[7/27 Games]

http://www.milb.com/scoreboard/index.jsp?c...mp;ymd=20140727

 

Charlotte: Erik Johnson

Birmingham: Mike Recchia

W/S - James Dykstra

Kannapolis - Jeffrey McKenzie

Great Falls - Brian Clark

 

[Red Sox to sign Rusney Castillo]

Assuming the Sox don't resign Dunn for next year, which is a fair assumption (sarcasm), you can use that (some of it) for a play at Rusney.

[Sox Call Up Taylor Thompson]

......and I didn't see this thread, and copied FutureSox's tweets about Thompson's promotions in other threads. Sorry guys.

[7-20 Game thread Sox vs Astros]

JJ Stankevitz @JJStankevitz

#WhiteSox purchase contract of RHP Taylor Thompson and bring him up to the majors. Felipe Paulino moved to 60-day DL to make room on 40-man.

 

FutureSox.com @FutureSox

Taylor Thompson: 6'5" righty, FB 91-94 T95, SL, splitter. 26 yo, drafted 44th rd (1333rd overall) in 2009. Been nails since May this year.

 

[2014 Minor League catch all thread]

JJ Stankevitz @JJStankevitz

#WhiteSox purchase contract of RHP Taylor Thompson and bring him up to the majors. Felipe Paulino moved to 60-day DL to make room on 40-man.

Retweeted by FutureSox.com

 

 

FutureSox.com @FutureSox

Taylor Thompson: 6'5" righty, FB 91-94 T95, SL, splitter. 26 yo, drafted 44th rd (1333rd overall) in 2009. Been nails since May this year.

 

 

[Red Sox to sign Rusney Castillo]

You can never heave enough talent in your pipeline.

If he can help both offensively and defensively, why not "poke the tires" and see what you can do?

[Time to sell high on Gillaspie?]

It makes you wonder why, with his new mental approach to hitting, he isn't a fixture at the twohole:

 

“Do I wish I would hit 20 home runs? Yeah, I think everybody would. But I don’t think I can be as effective trying to do that. I’m content with hitting a hard ground ball through a hole, and it’s a good feeling to be able to get a base hit the other way. Like I said, with the guys we have in this lineup, I can help the team by getting on base and letting them do the damage.”

 

I get the idea of working with a balanced lineup with Connor hitting down the order, but the way he's been hitting lately, he's better off at the two spot hitting.

[7/1 Games]

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20...ws&c_id=cws

 

Anderson sustained the injury approximately 10 days ago when he was hit by a pitch, according to White Sox director of player development Nick Capra, but continued to play until the wrist slowly got worse.