January 17, 20188 yr QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Jan 16, 2018 -> 09:31 PM) Excited to hear that Sheets is regularly getting loft on the ball and the source isn’t Merkin. Poor Sheets gets no attention with being overshadowed in such a deep system
January 17, 20188 yr Can someone copy and paste that article? That link only had the first 2 paragraphs
January 17, 20188 yr I think that Robert will end the 2018 campaign in Birmingham. I dont know how long that will be, but I think we will see him with the Barons for some time. I dont know if he will be on the same track as Ronald Acuna from the Braves, but I think we could easily see Luis with 3 different teams this season. Personally, I think he should start in Kannapolis just to get his feet wet. Assuming everything goes well, I think that he could see Winston-Salem by the start of May. Let him play with the Dash for May, June, and July. Then depending on his progress, maybe push him to Birmingham for that last month of the season.
January 17, 20188 yr QUOTE (cjgalloway @ Jan 17, 2018 -> 08:10 AM) Can someone copy and paste that article? That link only had the first 2 paragraphs Sorry, paywall. Can’t post it but someone can DM it to you
January 17, 20188 yr QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jan 16, 2018 -> 07:04 PM) Birmingham would be crazy aggressive. I think he definitely starts in Kanny to get his feet wet and build some confidence, unless he just totally blows everyone away in camp and ends up at Winston-Salem. Let's not forget we heard the same things about Viciedo as a 19 year old, and, while he did reach the big leagues in just two years, it took him a good 3+ years in the minors before he broke into the line-up as a regular LFer. Of course, part of that was all the position changes, 3B/1B/LF/RF. The only thing that Luis Robert and Dayan Viciedo have in common is that they're from Cuba.
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January 17, 20188 yr QUOTE (KnightsOnMintSt @ Jan 17, 2018 -> 08:30 AM) I think that Robert will end the 2018 campaign in Birmingham. I dont know how long that will be, but I think we will see him with the Barons for some time. I dont know if he will be on the same track as Ronald Acuna from the Braves, but I think we could easily see Luis with 3 different teams this season. Personally, I think he should start in Kannapolis just to get his feet wet. Assuming everything goes well, I think that he could see Winston-Salem by the start of May. Let him play with the Dash for May, June, and July. Then depending on his progress, maybe push him to Birmingham for that last month of the season. That would be exciting!
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January 17, 20188 yr Though it may not translate to anything, sure is nice after Robert being somewhat of a mystery to follow after signing that he didn't show up weighing 260 lbs and first impression of him being less athletic and slower than they thought. That legitimately could have happened
January 17, 20188 yr QUOTE (bmags @ Jan 17, 2018 -> 11:34 AM) Though it may not translate to anything, sure is nice after Robert being somewhat of a mystery to follow after signing that he didn't show up weighing 260 lbs and first impression of him being less athletic and slower than they thought. That legitimately could have happened We are programmed to be disappointed in our prospects as soon as they become our prospects
January 17, 20188 yr Josh Nelson 12:10 Saw your tweet from the White Sox hitters camp. Who impresses you the most from that group? Eric A Longenhagen 12:11 It was Robert and it wasn't close. Hit balls out to all fields during BP, more raw pop than anyone else taking BP on that field including Burger and Sheets From Longenhagen's and McDaniel's chat today.
January 17, 20188 yr QUOTE (OmarComing25 @ Jan 17, 2018 -> 11:57 AM) Josh Nelson 12:10 Saw your tweet from the White Sox hitters camp. Who impresses you the most from that group? Eric A Longenhagen 12:11 It was Robert and it wasn't close. Hit balls out to all fields during BP, more raw pop than anyone else taking BP on that field including Burger and Sheets From Longenhagen's and McDaniel's chat today.
January 17, 20188 yr That excites me. EL hadn't seen him in a while and that's great to read. Ready for spring training.
January 17, 20188 yr I've said it before, but Robert has #1 prospect in baseball potential. Glad to see a guy like Longenhagen hype him up a bit. Edited January 17, 20188 yr by Chicago White Sox
January 17, 20188 yr https://www.baseballamerica.com/minors/whit...LbyPQhsGS7Kh.97 Hype machine hits 11 (free article) Nice to read: Ranked the White Sox’s fourth best prospect, Robert has demonstrated premium bat speed and plus raw power in batting practice sessions. He's also a plus runner who scouts expect will stay in center field. Read more at https://www.baseballamerica.com/minors/whit...o77QoPiuGO0R.99
January 17, 20188 yr QUOTE (bmags @ Jan 17, 2018 -> 02:17 PM) https://www.baseballamerica.com/minors/whit...LbyPQhsGS7Kh.97 Hype machine hits 11 (free article) Nice to read: Yoan Moncada and Eloy Jimenez are in Arizona at this camp and Luis Robert is all anyone is talking about. Some of it is that he's the shiny new toy but he sounds legit.
January 17, 20188 yr QUOTE (bmags @ Jan 17, 2018 -> 02:17 PM) https://www.baseballamerica.com/minors/whit...LbyPQhsGS7Kh.97 Hype machine hits 11 (free article) Nice to read: "A thicker Adam Jones" is a quality player. It's very tough to say what Robert can become, but I like hearing positive reports. I just hope he proves himself in A ball
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