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QUOTE(DBAH0 @ Jul 1, 2005 -> 10:13 PM) You wouldn't have Gio Gonzalez as an untouchable Jason? I pretty much agree with Jason's standard of AA production and chances of success. If Gio keeps dominating through AA ball, it will be tough not to put him in that group.

I guess i don't even think of McCarthy now that he's with the team. I don't think you can put that untouchable tag on Sweeney either. How old is Chris? If he does come along, I don't see him sniffing Chicago til 2007.

QUOTE(DBAH0 @ Jul 1, 2005 -> 10:03 PM) I'd be interested to hear people's thoughts on Chris Young vs. Ryan Sweeney prospect wise right now taking into consideration their collective performances so far this season. You guys already know my stance on Sweeney. I'm a little bit more in his corner than others. That being said, it sure seems like he could use another week off to try and get 100%.

Our discussion is kind of two-fold. Is Young the one player I wouldn't deal, no matter what? As of right now, no. It's exactly that greater chance of a flop. Can he turn into a productive MLB player? Sure. I just want to reserve judgement til after some more minor league experience,w hich both you and i know he needs anyways. By no means am I saying he will flop. I'm just saying that his chances at "high reward" don't overwhelm me as much as they do you. Of course, I'm never gonna hear the end of it from you when he recieves his first all-star bid.

I think I'm gonna split out our little Young discussion. With your having seen Young, that's something I cannot really comment on. Personally, I'd like to see the year in AA, with the average climbing. I'll definitley keep my eye on the Futures Game. I want to see both him and Jenks.

We're all over the place tonight... Kinda spilling over to the other thread.... I'm not doubting Chris can put it all together, nothing would make me happier. I'm just saying that if I had to pick one Sox OF prospect to get excited over, it's not him. Of course, you've known I'm high on Anderson and Sweeney, and if I had that untouchable tag, it'd go on Brian. Things can definitley change in a year, and I am excited abotu Chris and his power numbers. I just want to see that average go up. Hell, the Sox proved this year you don't need power to win, and I'm excited as to the prospects of Anderson fitting into that mold. Doesn't mean that a Young, Anderson and Sweeney/Owens OF in Charlotte next year shouldn't be fun as heck to watch. But that's a year away.

Yes, I know. I was also the one wondering about the obsession. I know batting average isn't the be-all and end-all, but his still worries me. Does he go to the opposite field much? I wonder if BHAM could help with that...

Jason, is Young's mom there right now? You're very flowery toward him (more than usual) tonight.

I'm gonna put an "Untouchable" label on a little bit more of a sure thing. Nothing against Young, but the high risk makes me wary. I'm feeling too many Borchard vibes with the bat.

I've got a real tough time putting that label on Young.

I was talking to Spiff on AIM, and the thought came up.... Does it seem like we are seeing a ton more opposite field home runs than the last few years? Does it seem like the Sox are (gasp) making a concerted effort to go the opposite way?

Adam Ricks, part deux? That being said, how solid would it be to have an actual 2B prospect?

The Charlotte Knights roster online says we picked up Wilton Guerrero, who is a can of alphabet soup away from Vladdy.

If the Charlotte Knights can get a win out of a game Curt Schilling pitches, I'm not overly concerned. Then again, we could just call up Daigle and Burke if that happens.

Well, to be fair, that Cleveland-Detroit race is neck-and-neck. Dmitri had it right. He didn't say anything about the lead for the division. He was clearly talking about third place.

QUOTE(soxhawks @ Jun 29, 2005 -> 05:59 PM) what's wrong with meyer I don't like how the QB controversy was treated with him and Flynn. It seemed like the coaches said it was open to anyone but were all too ready to hand it to Meyer.

That is one badass sig.

Davis was already DL'd.

Burke is 3-3. Daigle playing third.

Not sure

6 IP 2 ER 2 BB 5 H 7 K

per Fox

Brandon will get his first ML win tonite. I'll stake my reputation on it. I guess I don't have much to lose. I just have a hunch about tonight is all.