That slider is nasty

These are high-variance guys, but this is an absolute fantastic outcome to the Soria signing. This went about as well as it could have gone.

1 minute ago, DirtySox said:

Some slider porn.

 

Came here to post this. Wow. That's almost Sale-like.

 

New White Sox LHP Kodi Medeiros: Low-slot lefty with fastball command issues dating back to HS. Velo down since HS (was mid-90s, now 88-92) Plus breaking ball, low slot creates platoon issues but should be premium lefty bullpen weapon at maturity.

— Eric Longenhagen (@longenhagen) July 26, 2018

Wilber Perez is a 20-y/o righty in the DSL (not a great start to a profile) 88-91 with a cutter, low-70s curveball and change.

— Eric Longenhagen (@longenhagen) July 26, 2018

 

1 minute ago, Sockin said:

Came here to post this. Wow. That's almost Sale-like.

Yerp.  Time to get to work on those control issues White Sox pitching coaches. Fix Hansen again too please.

Rule 5 guy, which seems to be the vogue. 2 interesting pitchers.
Sox will have to make some decisions on AAA guys, maybe try to move a few more before August,  and clear out the Skoles, etc.

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Not a huge fan of the deal but we took on Soria for free in a trade so it's all gravy anyways.

Seems like a fine trade.   Glad the Sox are going for high variance types.  Plenty of depth in the minors, swing for the fences.

1 minute ago, wrathofhahn said:

Not a huge fan of the deal but we took on Soria for free in a trade so it's all gravy anyways.

I feel like the board is much higher on Medeiros than some of the analysts and the Brewers fans I saw talking about it, so I don't know how to feel. 

Just now, GenericUserName said:

I feel like the board is much higher on Medeiros than some of the analysts and the Brewers fans I saw talking about it, so I don't know how to feel. 

Well he doesn't throw very hard and has the control issues so I'd say his ceiling and floor are both lower than some have said.

Just now, CaliSoxFanViaSWside said:

Well he doesn't throw very hard and has the control issues so I'd say his ceiling and floor are both lower than some have said.

That K rate is pretty sexy tho for a 22 year lefty in AA.  Seems like a guy that can get whiffs, regardless of how hard he's throwing.

1 minute ago, CaliSoxFanViaSWside said:

Well he doesn't throw very hard and has the control issues so I'd say his ceiling and floor are both lower than some have said.

I'm curious on the velocity front. MLB Pipeline has him sitting 92-95.

Longenhangen's velo report is lower than what Baseball America and MLB Pipeline report.

Also a tip for looking at his stats: Make sure to account for the very high number of hit batsmen; his walk numbers appear just about decent until you account for that.

28 minutes ago, Jose Abreu said:

That Perez dude is 20 and playing in the DSL. Kinda strange

Hopefully heads to AZL and does well, 21 YO in KAN isn't bad

6 minutes ago, GreenSox said:

Rule 5 guy, which seems to be the vogue. 2 interesting pitchers.
Sox will have to make some decisions on AAA guys, maybe try to move a few more before August,  and clear out the Skoles, etc.

Are guys that were elgible for Rule 5 last year (like Guerrero) eligible this year again?

Sox can cut bait with Avilan, Cedeno, Gomez, MInaya, Volstad, MiGo, Santiago, Shields, Garneau, Skole, and LaMarre as open 40 spots

Just now, DirtySox said:

I'm curious on the velocity front. MLB Pipeline has him sitting 92-95.

That writeup is from 2017 though.

Just now, DirtySox said:

I'm curious on the velocity front. MLB Pipeline has him sitting 92-95.

Maybe thats when he was drafted ? Its lower now according to Longenhagen (88-92)

Just watched a video of Medeiros striking out Collins on three straight fastballs ranging from 95-97.

Kodi with the White Sox? Hoo boy.

1 minute ago, CaliSoxFanViaSWside said:

Well he doesn't throw very hard and has the control issues so I'd say his ceiling and floor are both lower than some have said.

Whats interesting is that the new pipeline right up said he was sitting 92-95 last year after bulking up which was better than when he was drafted. Longenhagen just he is high 80s/ low 90s, but I wonder if that is the most recent info or from before he made the improvement last year. It will be interesting to get more info once we get some of our guys eyes on him. 

Going from Biloxi to Birmingham,  short trip at least.

Just now, BlackSox13 said:

Just watched a video of Medeiros striking out Collins on three straight fastballs ranging from 95-97.

Guess we will have a wide range of reports coming in . If thats the case my bad for trusting Longenhager.

3 minutes ago, ChiSoxJon said:

Hopefully heads to AZL and does well, 21 YO in KAN isn't bad

Are guys that were elgible for Rule 5 last year (like Guerrero) eligible this year again?

Sox can cut bait with Avilan, Cedeno, Gomez, MInaya, Volstad, MiGo, Santiago, Shields, Garneau, Skole, and LaMarre as open 40 spots

I believe so, yes.   Veterans can be rule 5d - see Gose last year.
There are plenty they can dump, but hopefully they can trade a few, so they have room to pick up more for next year. Also, they will have their own prospects become rule 5 eligible for the first time this year.

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Just now, GreenSox said:

I believe so, yes.  There are plenty they can dump, but hopefully they can trade a few, so they have room to pick up more for next year. Also, they will have their own prospects become rule 5 eligible for the first time this year.

Like who?

Guys like Kevan Smith can be dealt as well

Just now, CaliSoxFanViaSWside said:

Guess we will have a wide range of reports coming in . If thats the case my bad for trusting Longenhager.

https://mobile.twitter.com/brewersfarm/status/863433844845940736

Just watched again and it's from May of last year so Longenhager could be right.

The MLB Pipeline writeup specifically mentions Medeiros having lost velocity from the time he was drafted and later got it back. Wouldn't be surprising that people have different notes on velocity if it has bounced around so much.