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    7/5 games

    in FutureSox Board

    Posted

    QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jul 6, 2012 -> 02:08 PM)
    They had the guy from Baseball Prospectus, Kevin Goldstein on 670 around noon.

     

    Said that basically none of the White Sox rookies were "impact" guys, except for Reed.

     

    Made the comment that if the Cubs brought up their Iowa roster, they would have 13 rookies but that wouldn't make them good.

     

    He had actually predicted Sox for 2nd and around 83-87 wins. Expressed surprise about Quintana and Nathan Jones.

     

    The question was raised....how long would it take for Quintana to be considered as more than a fringe prospect or back of the rotation/long man...and the reply was that command and control guys, even left handed, who throw 88-91 are a dime a dozen. Then one of the radio guys asked....well, when do we start saying he's actually maybe better than that, project him as a Danks/Buehrle/Glavine type? And the response was...how many young pitchers with similar stuff are compared to those HOF type pitchers and how many actually come close to delivering those results?

     

    Goldstein is quickly becoming another Keith Law in my book. His tweets would disparage anyone who debates him.

     

    I guess Wins doesn't equal "Impact Guys" in his book, does it? Guess what Q is doing doesn't "Impact" the team. Same goes for Jones, Reed, etc.

     

    I guess it just makes their job(s) HARDER to actually rate talent based off of more than what's on the back of their baseball card.

     

    Hope the White Sox continue to show these idiots that they're wrong.

    7/2 Games

    in FutureSox Board

    Posted · Edited by OilCan

    Kinda cool to see a 17 year old at Bristol - Jose Barraza, C.

     

    Also...Euclides Leyer, 19 yr old pitcher from the DR. 24Ks in 16 IPs. Not bad!

     

    Aaaannd...Bryce Mosier, C at Great Falls is having quite the game tonight. Good for him.

    2012 Minor League Catch All thread

    in FutureSox Board

    Posted

    That's too bad, because...

     

    All four hits Castro surrendered were singles, and none of the four came in the same inning. In fact, over his seven innings on the mound, no Red Sox batter reached as far as second base. Pawtucket had multiple runners reach base only in the first inning, but that sequence included Jason Repko being hit by a pitch, Jose Iglesias grounding into a double play and a single by Lars Anderson.

     

    Couldn't find any additional info on Twitter/Google on Castro's injury. We'll probably hear more today.

    Nestor Molina

    in FutureSox Board

    Posted

    QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Jun 29, 2012 -> 03:41 PM)
    Well, he's on the DL right now, for I believe, elbow tendonitis. Keep in mind also that this is a converted position player, still learning how to go from throwing to pitching.

     

    I'd be patient. Let's see how he does when he comes back, and not just for core results - look for improvement in control, K rate, etc.

     

    +1. He's only 21-22. Let's cut him a break and see what happens after he comes back from the DL.

    If a guy like Marco Paddy told KW to get him, I would trust his assessment.

    2012 White Sox draft picks

    in FutureSox Board

    Posted

    QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jun 29, 2012 -> 08:58 AM)
    Top unsigned picks...

     

    Anyone know if we have a chance at these guys?

     

    13 (411). Derek Thompson, LHP, John A. Logan College, IL

    15 (471). Jordan Guerrero, LHP, Moorspark Highschool, CA

    17 (531). Sammy Ayala, C, La Jolla Country Day HS, CA

     

    Based on earlier webnews on Ayala, he's more likely to head to college.

    I haven't heard anything on Guerrero. Thompson - there's a story that he's leaning either way, so say 50/50 on him.

    AAP: Brady Shoemaker

    in Adopt-a-Prospects - Closed

    Posted

    QUOTE (BigEdWalsh @ May 12, 2012 -> 05:42 PM)
    Been a long time since I updated ol' Brady. He just turned 25 two days ago. Not considered a prospect due to his age. Nonetheless, he has hit where ever he has been. Last year, .319 in 99 games at Kannapolis and .273 in 19 games at W-S. So far this year, Brady is hitting .331 for the Dash (God I hate that name!). Shoemaker doesn't strikeout a ton like certain other outfielders in the Sox minor league system and always has a nice OBP. I sure would like to see him called up to Birmingham to replace......hmmmm, maybe KW Jr.???

     

    I really wish KW would promote the kid to AA. He really has nothing left to prove in Single A.

    AAP: Yolmer (Carlos) Sanchez

    in Adopt-a-Prospects - Closed

    Posted

    Jon Sickles' blurb on Sanchez.

     

    **Keep an eye on Chicago White Sox prospect Carlos Sanchez. A switch-hitter from Venezuela, Sanchez doesn't turn 20 until this weekend but is having a fine season in High-A, hitting .324/.380/.402 for Winston-Salem in the Carolina League. He's not a power hitter, but he makes contact and has improved his plate discipline, and is quite young for the level. He is an excellent defender at second base and not bad at shortstop. Sanchez is under the radar but that won't be true for much longer if he continues to make progress.

    AAP: Jose Guillermo Quintana

    in Adopt-a-Prospects - Closed

    Posted

    Q.

     

    Including the 48.2 innings Quintana has thrown in nine starts for Double-A Birmingham, he has tossed 76 innings in 2012. That is already more than he has thrown in any of his previous seasons save for 2011, when he logged 102 innings. Last summer, he spent the bulk of his time in the bullpen, with 18 of his 30 appearances coming in relief.

     

    The 2012 season is his first above-A ball. It doesn't seem realistic to expect him to continue to be this effective over the long haul. Like his fellow lefty Sale, Quintana should have a limit to his workload this season.

     

    Remember that Sale has had two seasons of big league experience and there is still concern with his innings reaching the 200-inning neighborhood. Quintana shouldn't be expected to approach that total.

     

    I would expect Quintana to be optioned to the minors in a week or two, where he can build on his success. It wouldn't surprise me to see him back up in case of an injury or trade. I think he's better off in Birmingham than in the Chicago bullpen so that he's ready to start some games when needed.

     

    It's hard to forecast his role with the White Sox in the coming months. For now, I like Quintana right where he is.

    The Jose Quintana Appreciation Thread

    in Pale Hose Talk

    Posted

    AND SO IT BEGINS...

     

    in seven games (five starts) this season, Quintana is 2-1 with a 1.53 ERA.

     

    “I think the easy thing and probably the correct and probably the thing that makes the most sense is that Quintana doesn’t leave the ball club,” White Sox television color man Steve Stone said. “He’s not the change that you make. He’s throwing too well. When a guy comes up and throws well, you have a tendency to ride the hot hand. You move one of your struggling right-handers to the bullpen. Maybe a lot has to do with Zach Stewart’s start this evening to see exactly how he does. That might make your decision a little easier or it might make the decision tougher if he has a good ball game.”

    AAP - Erik Johnson

    in Adopt-a-Prospects - Closed

    Posted

    Extended look at the White Sox system

     

    The White Sox decided on a conservative approach with right-handed pitcher Erik Johnson by keeping him in extended spring training and are hoping the strategy pays off.

     

    Johnson, ranked No. 4 in the club's Minor League system, was slowed by mild shoulder tendinitis but pitched 5 1/3 shutout innings for Class A Kannapolis in his first start of the season. He gave up six runs in 4 2/3 innings against Hagerstown in his second start last week.

     

    "Hopefully, we'll see what he did last year," White Sox director of player development Nick Capra said. "He's a big kid with a power arm. He has different breaking balls and changeups. We're excited to get him on mound against competition other than just extended [spring training] hitters."

     

    (written 6/15...also some stuff on Molina, Saladino and Mitchell)

    AAP: Courtney Hawkins

    in Adopt-a-Prospects - Closed

    Posted

    White Sox Talk

    ‏@WhiteSoxTalkCSN

     

    Courtney Hawkins signs his contract. Photographic proof: pic.twitter.com/LjDyg5cm

     

     

    Chicago White Sox ‏@whitesox

    #WhiteSox agreed to terms w/1st round pick Courtney Hawkins & he will begin career w/Advanced Rookie @BristolSox of the Appalachian League

     

     

    MLB Draft ‏@MLBDraft 13 Jun

    RT Courtney Hawkins @CHawkins10 Chi town bound MONDAY awhhhhhh yea lets do this!!!!!!!! #pumpedup #excited @whitesox

     

    6/17 Games

    in FutureSox Board

    Posted

    K-Town Intimidators ‏@Intimidators

    Erik Johnson done after 5 scoreless innings of 1-hit ball. He walked 4, struck out 5. Second straight scoreless start. KAN up 2-0, Mid 6.

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