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QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Aug 18, 2015 -> 11:22 AM) http://www.milb.com/scoreboard/index.jsp?c...mp;ymd=20150818 Charlotte- Johnson Birmingham- Danish Winston Salem- Almonte Kannapolis- Lowry Great Falls- Easterling AZL & DSL- TBA Great pitching day for the farm. I know you didn't mean Nelson Acosta when you said great pitching day, but he and two other pitchers just threw a no-hitter in the DSL. Almost a perfect game too, only one walk in the 8th. Acosta had a perfect game through seven innings and he had six strikeouts.

QUOTE (GreenSox @ Aug 18, 2015 -> 12:22 PM) Is it possible that Brantly can hit Major League pitching? He's only 26. They play him at DH a lot so I assume he can't catch. Am I wrong to think that the records of the DSL, ASL and PL are meaningful re the state of low minors and quality of drafts. They can always load up the full season teams with org. guys to boost records; but not the rookie leagues. I haven't heard any recent reports on his defense but he is splitting time at catcher in Charlotte with Kevan Smith. He played almost entirely at catcher in Birmingham so I don't think it's a fair assumption that he "can't catch."

QUOTE (Dunt @ Aug 18, 2015 -> 10:50 AM) Zangari probably cant be considered a legit prospect until he replicates this performance in Kanny and WS, right? Well he is already the #20 best prospect in our system according to FutureSox's rankings, so a strong preformance in Kanny next year would probably elevate him to top 10 status. I would consider that "legit"

Catcher Carlos Perez went 3-4 with a double and a triple and is hitting .411/.514/.554 over his last 17 games. Third baseman Ramon Beltre went 2-4 with a home run.

QUOTE (Dunt @ Aug 17, 2015 -> 11:19 AM) While I've been incredibly excited about following Zangari thus far, I can't help but find a lot of this last draft classes start pretty encouraging. Fulmer is throwing great, then some of these lower level arms like Erwin, Stephens, and Cherry are dealing too. Could turn out to be a nice draft when everyone was worried about what the Sox were going to do without a 2nd or 3rd RD pick. The Sox went pretty heavy on the experienced college guys so you would hope they do well in Rookie Ball. We will have a much better idea of what we have with them when they get to Kannapolis and Winston-Salem next year. But Zangari mashing in Arizona as a 18 year-old is VERY encouraging.

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Aug 17, 2015 -> 10:30 AM) Chances he will be in Kanny next year? If so, Kanny can be a very interesting team offensively next year I think that will be very likely for him and considering his age (won't turn 19 until May) I expect him to be there all year.

A teaser on Zangari, we have something in the works on him that should be published within the week. Stay tuned.

http://www.chicagonow.com/future-sox/2015/...he-arizona-sox/ Recap posted. Zangari lighting up the Arizona League at 18...very impressive.

http://www.chicagonow.com/future-sox/2015/...erfect-innings/ Fulmer, Zangari, and Hayes were the big performances during Saturday's action.

http://www.chicagonow.com/future-sox/2015/...nce-in-chicago/ Recap posted. Johnson dominant again

http://www.chicagonow.com/future-sox/2015/...rive-stateside/ Recap posted including Adam's best start of the season and a detailed look at two top international signees who made their stateside debuts.

Spencer Adams has two-hitter going through five innings. Stud

http://www.milb.com/scoreboard/index.jsp?c...mp;ymd=20150812 Full slate of action aside from Birmingham

http://www.chicagonow.com/future-sox/2015/...-for-the-cycle/ Recap posted. May hits for the cycle!

Charlotte- Penny Birmingham- Jaye Winston-Salem completing suspended game- Clark Kannapolis- Peralta Great Falls- Ball AZL- TBA

http://www.chicagonow.com/future-sox/2015/...arez-lead-dash/ Great night for Anderson, Alvarez, and Fulmer.

Alvarez homer. Fulmer with a bit of wildness, 3 walks in first two innings.

http://www.chicagonow.com/future-sox/2015/...rero-dominates/ Recap posted. Excellent start from Jordan Guerrero and Anderson and Engel both steal three bags. Between Guerrero and Spencer Adams, the Sox have a couple of potential gems stashed in the lower levels.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Aug 7, 2015 -> 03:55 PM) On name recognition alone, I would be pretty surprised. If nothing else, something like coaching would also be an option. Playing>coaching. If some team will pay you to play, keep playing until you can't anymore. Then you can always coach.

http://www.chicagonow.com/future-sox/2015/...-straight-time/ Recap posted. Suck it Kolek

This is excellent content! Seems like a very bright mind and has Hahn's fingertips all over it. "I want more contact guys in our system." Hallelujah!

http://www.chicagonow.com/future-sox/2015/...ghts-snap-skid/ Recap posted. Excellent nights from Coats, Cooper, Zavala, and Zangari.

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Aug 5, 2015 -> 03:18 PM) Of course he's closer to the majors. Junior Guerra is closer to the majors but he shouldn't be a top 30 prospect either. Development time in the minors (basically their chances of busting) are absolutely a consideration in these rankings. It's a risk/reward you have to weigh when you are evaluating these guys.

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Aug 5, 2015 -> 03:01 PM) Fulmer isn't Carlos Rodon though. People need to stop thinking like this. I like him. I trust the Sox on pitching. But Fulmer isn't a sure thing to be a starting pitcher long-term. I think you said it here, the Sox are trusted to evaluate pitching talent and have a track record of handling guys who other organizations might be scared off by their mechanics. If Anderson hits his very high ceiling he will make this look silly agreed, but he has quite a bit more development ahead of him where Fulmer is likely closer to the majors to be honest.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Aug 5, 2015 -> 11:45 AM) Fulmer looking good, Clark gaining steam. Engel and Michalczewski hitting. I like all that. Engel has very loud tools and is really playing well right now. If things click with him...watch out. Tons of potential.