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http://www.chicagonow.com/future-sox/2014/...come-to-an-end/ Recap posted. Lot's of high upside pitchers on display

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Aug 15, 2014 -> 03:54 PM) Gotta see Montas or Adams in the AZL, right? Adams probably. I think Montas pitched on their double-header Wednesday.

http://www.chicagonow.com/future-sox/2014/...ap-losing-skid/ recap posted.

QUOTE (beautox @ Aug 14, 2014 -> 02:29 PM) haha i would've loved to about 6 months ago; but now i've got a 3 month old son Congratulations!

QUOTE (Harry Chappas @ Aug 14, 2014 -> 09:07 AM) He did not need that pitch to be successful in college so there was no use in having it. He will need it to be elite and seeing yesterday's results it seems like it may not be far off. Once Coop throws the cutter in there...... I agree, I am just pointing out that the organization can't simultaneously say he's ready for the majors and then say he has to do major work on a secondary offer he barely threw in college. I suppose since they said his change-up will make him "elite" he could be just average right now without it. Which I believe, he could be a great bullpen guy right now with just his fastball-slider combo. But why would you make him learn a change-up at the major league level when he could be doing that in the minors?

http://www.chicagonow.com/future-sox/2014/...ights-full-day/ Recap posted. Dominant start from Rodon highlights busy day.

QUOTE (beautox @ Aug 14, 2014 -> 04:57 AM) my takeaways from tonight AAA: - Avi is still hitting while striking out and getting ready to come back up. - Wilkins continue to hit 2/3 tonight with another double and a BB, Really want to see what he can do in an extended look at the major league level, even if he flames out and is nothing more than a AAAA player, the sox would be well served in finding out if he can be a serviceable DH and 1B backup. - Semien started at SS tonight and then was moved to LF and Sanchez took over for him. How do people feel about Semien starting left field for this team next year? if we don't land Castillo or Rasmus? - Sanchez continues to hit 2/4 tonight and still over .300 for the season over .400 his last ten. Really hoping he can develop into Erik Aybar for this organization that would be a welcome sight. - Davidson 2/4 with a HR and no strikeouts tonight still over .200 AA - Rangel 3/5 with a BB, a HR shy of the cycle and back at 3B for game one. Is there anything to read into this? Looking forward to when he eventually gets to AAA. Nice article from the 12th on our other Cuban first basemen link, - Thompson 3/7 with a K. What is the boards take on him? are we looking at a best case scenario 4th outfielder? he will only be 24 at the start of next season but his last two years he has stagnated at AA and there hasn't been much improvement from his first go around where he hit .280. This year his K% and BB% are trending in the right direction from last year but not by leaps and bounds. - Kevan Smith 1/3 with a K. Another interesting guy in the sox org that doesn't get much if any talk. He has hit and hit well every year he has been with the sox he is just older just turned 26 this past june. Does anyone have a read on his defensive ability? are we looking at a best case scenario a respectable back up here or something more along the lines of AJ Ellis / Robinson Chirinos? A+ - Carlos Rodon, I was just reading that Rodon's last strikeout was on 3 change ups...nasty. - Rondon has hit well at A+ 3/4 tonight. I wouldn't mind seeing him start there next year and possibly get a sip of coffee at AAA next year if he can make the biggest jump in all of baseball to AA and perform admirably. - Hawkins and Barnum more of the same hope they can both pull themselves out of the cooler they've been in lately and end on a strong note for the year. Interested in writing recaps for futuresox? Haha

Freudenberg has given up two runs but has struck out six over three innings. Toby Thomas continues to hit, 1-1

QUOTE (Dunt @ Aug 12, 2014 -> 12:55 PM) Trey promoted to WS, that team is gonna be ridiculous to follow for the rest of the season Nice to actually have some real life depth at the lower levels of our system.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Aug 11, 2014 -> 11:39 AM) Did they win the first half? Nope. And actually after reading the playoff procedures, the Dash would have to catch Myrtle Beach to make the playoffs and they are five games out. So I guess they are in the hunt?

QUOTE (Stan Bahnsen @ Aug 11, 2014 -> 01:51 PM) Finally. And a good inning to start. It's been an encouraging week for the future (short, medium and long term) of Sox pitching, from Noesi down to Guerrero. Lopez another AFL candidate? I think Lopez is a no-brainer for the AFL. He should be ready for the level, he's age appropriate, and he needs more innings.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Aug 11, 2014 -> 12:27 PM) http://www.csnchicago.com/white-sox/white-...n-elite-pitcher It concerns me that the focus of this article is Rodon's changeup, which he admitted he "rarely used," but at the end it still stresses he has "better than average" chance of reaching the majors this year. Considering Boras wasn't willing to cut a deal that includes a September call-up and instead wrung the White Sox for every cent they had AND he has to improve a secondary offer he admits himself he barely throws....can we pump the breaks on his promotions?

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Aug 11, 2014 -> 12:58 PM) Please keep Buddy Bell at least 100 yards away from Rodon. The only ones who should be allowed to speak to him are Hahn, Cooper, JR Perdew and Nick Capra. Half joking. Yes Ventura shouldn't even be allowed to pull him. RODON ONLY GETS PULLED BY RODON

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Aug 11, 2014 -> 10:37 AM) The Dash are the team looking at the playoff run right? They are five games back in the Southern division of the Carolina League with a losing record of 24-26. Not sure what the playoff format is, maybe top two teams from each division? Anyway, the 3rd place team is only a half game back and the 4th place team is 1.5.

Michalczewski promoted to the Dash....do not love this move considering his struggle with strikeouts and his age.

http://www.chicagonow.com/future-sox/2014/...e-rough-sunday/ Recap posted. Adam Lopez makes his 2014 debut.

Tyler Danish is a stud. That is all.

http://www.minorleagueball.com/2014/8/8/59...heeler-guerrero Some love for a couple of Kannapolis bullpen arms.

http://www.chicagonow.com/future-sox/2014/...tart-a-success/ Recap posted.

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Aug 8, 2014 -> 09:03 AM) His glove alone is going to get him to AAA and major league call ups. His bat will hold him back from being a starter or not, and that's only if he's putting up sub .600 OPS's. He has to hit like a pitcher to not make appearances in the majors. I know he makes excellent defense plays, but he has 24 errors so far this season. If Alexei had 24 errors in Chicago we would be crucifying him. You guys are making me feel real s***ty playing devil's advocate on this guy because I really do like his tools, but I am just pointing out he's very raw.

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Aug 7, 2014 -> 04:37 PM) I think his floor is Brendan Ryan. His floor is not being able to hit his way out of A+, which is a real possibility since in 77 games in Kannapolis he posted a .233/.295/.262 line. His numbers thus far in Winston-Salem are very encouraging, but he has a long way to go with the bat to become a useful major leaguer like Ryan.

QUOTE (knightni @ Aug 7, 2014 -> 03:45 PM) Perhaps that says something about the current state of the Sox minor leagues right now. A couple years ago I would agreed with you. But I think we have our deepest system in years now and Rondon is a long, long way from hitting enough to enough justify even a ULT spot. Please note I am not a Rondon hater, personally I would rank him in the 15-20 range, but I think top ten is a bit much.

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Aug 7, 2014 -> 03:37 PM) Not sure if anyone else will, but I have no problem posting my top 30 for others to see and rip apart. 1. Carlos Rodon 2. Tim Anderson 3. Courtney Hawkins 4. Spencer Adams 5. Micah Johnson 6. Francellis Montas 7. Tyler Danish 8. Cleuluis Rondon 9. Rangel Ravelo 10. Matt Davidson 11. Carlos Sanchez 12. Trey Michalzewski 13. Chris Beck 14. Kevan Smith 15. Jace Fry 16. Jacob May 17. Andy Wilkins 18. Micker Adolfo 19. Adam Engel 20. Brett Austin 21. Trayce Thompson 22. James Dykstra 23. Jordan Guerrero 24. Tyler Saladino 25. Scott Snodgress 26. Jefferson Olacio 27. Andrew Mitchell 28. Jason Coats 29. Keon Barnum 30. Mike Recchia Props to you Wite this is a solid list. I just think you are crazy for making Rondon a top ten prospect when his ceiling is Brendan Ryan.

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Aug 7, 2014 -> 02:14 PM) His FB has consistently been 92-96 I think. 80 slider. He's the goods. But we knew that already. A big thank you to the Astros and Marlins. I heard they are forcing him to work on his change-up a lot more, which makes sense considering I am sure he could dominate collegiate bats with a FB-SL combo.

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Aug 7, 2014 -> 02:05 PM) As suggested, I don't believe Sanchez got himself into the best shape last year either. I'm making assumptions here, but my gut says that he took for granted his success and didn't work as hard heading into last season. Having seen AAA pitching previously and working a bit harder, you see the results you do. I heard that rumor as well, but there is no reason why a kid who just turned 21 should be in AAA after 30 games in AA unless their name is Mike Trout. I understand the Sox believe in rewarding their prospects with promotions, but hot streaks happen that simply aren't sustainable and then pushing them until they fail doesn't make a lot of sense to me personally.