ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 QUOTE (flavum @ Apr 12, 2012 -> 01:51 PM) Holmberg is off to a good start for high-A. He'll probably be in AA befoire his 21st birthday. Thanks, Kenny! http://www.milb.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?s...&pid=571787 As I have already said, that's my only gripe with that trade, then and now. There was NO REASON that Holmberg should have been added in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danman31 Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 QUOTE (JoeCoolMan24 @ Apr 12, 2012 -> 05:51 PM) As I have already said, that's my only gripe with that trade, then and now. There was NO REASON that Holmberg should have been added in. We don't know that and it's probably dead wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodAsGould Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 QUOTE (danman31 @ Apr 12, 2012 -> 10:25 PM) We don't know that and it's probably dead wrong. He clearly meant that in his opinion Dan Hudson was more than enough for Edwin Jackson and the fact our gm included another good pitching prospect is laughable. Overall I'm a KW fan but he has made a few major screwups these past few seasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 (edited) Imagine being on the other side of Gavin Floyd and Gio Gonzalez for Freddy Garcia. Let's wait for Holmberg to do something in the majors first. Isn't he the #7 prospect for the D-Backs? Edited April 13, 2012 by caulfield12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox_Sonix Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 QUOTE (danman31 @ Apr 12, 2012 -> 11:25 PM) We don't know that and it's probably dead wrong. Exactly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danman31 Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 QUOTE (GoodAsGould @ Apr 13, 2012 -> 05:31 AM) He clearly meant that in his opinion Dan Hudson was more than enough for Edwin Jackson and the fact our gm included another good pitching prospect is laughable. Overall I'm a KW fan but he has made a few major screwups these past few seasons. Yeah I know what he meant, but odds are Hudson wasn't enough for Jackson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springfield Soxfan Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 Michael Bowden DFA'd by Boston, wonder if we make a claim, but he will have many suitors. Did anyone get Brandon Allen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danman31 Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 QUOTE (Springfield SoxFan @ Apr 15, 2012 -> 10:54 AM) Michael Bowden DFA'd by Boston, wonder if we make a claim, but he will have many suitors. Did anyone get Brandon Allen? Why did they bail on him? Seems rash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggins Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 QUOTE (danman31 @ Apr 15, 2012 -> 11:10 AM) Why did they bail on him? Seems rash. He isn't that good and the Red Sox have plenty of better 5th starter guys (Aaron Cook, etc) Some team like the Astros or Twins that need lots of pitching help should get him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danman31 Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 QUOTE (daggins @ Apr 15, 2012 -> 01:09 PM) He isn't that good and the Red Sox have plenty of better 5th starter guys (Aaron Cook, etc) Some team like the Astros or Twins that need lots of pitching help should get him. He's 25 and a competent MLB arm. He has to have more value than a DFA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted April 16, 2012 Author Share Posted April 16, 2012 Kannapolis Intimidators ROSTER MOVES: Kyle Eveland & Grant Buckner join Kannapolis from Extended Spring. Joe De Pinto transfered to Extended. Jim Jacquot released. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPN366 Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 Christian Marrero is proving that he's > Greg Golson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danman31 Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 QUOTE (JPN366 @ Apr 17, 2012 -> 09:02 AM) Christian Marrero is proving that he's > Greg Golson. Good for him. I always liked him. He produced on a regular basis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPN366 Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 Odd...Phil Negus was released. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted April 18, 2012 Author Share Posted April 18, 2012 I just saw the draft will only have 40 rounds this year instead of 50. Had anyone else heard that before? I don't recall it being mentioned when the CBA was ratified. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtySox Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 Sickels on Mitchell: *It's early, but Chicago White Sox outfield prospect Jared Mitchell may have resurrected his status as a prospect. Drafted in the first round out of Louisiana State in 2009, he missed all of 2010 following a horrific ankle injury. He returned in 2011 but was less than effective for Winston-Salem in the Carolina League, hitting just .222/.304/.377 last year with an obscene strikeout rate, 184 whiffs in 477 at-bats. 2012 looks completely different. Playing for Double-A Birmingham, Mitchell is hitting .333/.490/.564 through 12 games, with three doubles, three triples, 11 walks, and 12 strikeouts. He's still fanning too much for comfort, but is drawing more walks and showing more pop this year. He is also reportedly playing better defense in center field after struggling with his routes last year, probably an after-effect of the injury. Right now, Mitchell looks more like the player the White Sox thought they were getting when they drafted him. Even last year, his work ethic and drive to succeed were never in question. http://www.minorleagueball.com/2012/4/17/2...-2012#storyjump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Apr 17, 2012 -> 07:08 PM) I just saw the draft will only have 40 rounds this year instead of 50. Had anyone else heard that before? I don't recall it being mentioned when the CBA was ratified. Here's the full draft order... http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/events/draft/y2012/order.jsp Sox 13, 48, 76, 108, 141, then every 30th pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtySox Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 What Scouts are Saying: Nestor Molina Few pitching prospects outside of the Top 100 have more of a spotlight on them than White Sox right-hander Nestor Molina. He became the top pitching prospect in the White Sox minor-league system after being acquired from Toronto for closer Sergio Santos, and one of the few hopes for the team among their upper-level squads. While he's continuing to throw strikes at Double-A Birmingham, walking just one over his first 16 2/3 innings, his 5.40 ERA and 21 hits allowed show there's still much work to be done. “He shows good movement on a 91-93 mph fastball and pretty good feel for three secondary pitches in a curveball, change, and splitter, but I just don't like his slider,” explained a National League scout. “He shows flashes, but still just flashes, including pitchability, but he tries to get too cute at times as well.” Still, despite overall minor-league numbers that are impressive, he's more of a command-and-control pitcher than one with the kind of stuff to make an impact, and hopes that he could play a big role with the White Sox this year should probably be set aside. “I think he could be a solid No. 4 starter,” concluded the scout. “But he still really needs to learn how to use all of his stuff, and I would be surprised to see him have success in a major-league rotation in 2012.” http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article....articleid=16522 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 QUOTE (GoodAsGould @ Apr 13, 2012 -> 06:31 AM) He clearly meant that in his opinion Dan Hudson was more than enough for Edwin Jackson and the fact our gm included another good pitching prospect is laughable. Overall I'm a KW fan but he has made a few major screwups these past few seasons. Exactly. I didn't have a problem with Hudson for Edwin. Future talent for current talent. But throwing in Holmberg was the tipping point for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILMOU Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 I'm really looking forward to Molina's and Castro's next starts. Who's with me? Molina tonite. Castro Sunday (I'm guessing) for the Barons. These guys could be a big part of the near future and redemption for KW. Or not. Any way to watch said games free online? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPN366 Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 QUOTE (Stan Bahnsen @ Apr 20, 2012 -> 06:07 PM) I'm really looking forward to Molina's and Castro's next starts. Who's with me? Molina tonite. Castro Sunday (I'm guessing) for the Barons. These guys could be a big part of the near future and redemption for KW. Or not. Any way to watch said games free online? Regions Park has no cameras. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILMOU Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 (edited) QUOTE (JPN366 @ Apr 21, 2012 -> 09:01 AM) Regions Park has no cameras. Yeah, I saw that the Barons don't participate in the MiLB TV offering. Just all of the IL and PCL teams, with a very small amount of AA coverage. Too bad. Hopefully they'll upgrade the MiLB Gameday info to include the pitch details at some point in the near future. Edited April 21, 2012 by Stan Bahnsen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 QUOTE (DirtySox @ Apr 20, 2012 -> 07:20 AM) What Scouts are Saying: Nestor Molina http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article....articleid=16522 Those type of write-ups don't get me excited. I'm a stuff guy. Watching Sale last night and thinking...that was exciting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILMOU Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Apr 21, 2012 -> 04:03 PM) Those type of write-ups don't get me excited. I'm a stuff guy. Watching Sale last night and thinking...that was exciting. I think he profiles a lot like Huddy. Time will tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 QUOTE (Stan Bahnsen @ Apr 22, 2012 -> 01:59 AM) I think he profiles a lot like Huddy. Time will tell. If you take away 4-5 MPH from his fastball, sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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