10 minutes ago, WhiteSox2023 said:

“There are reasons Montgomery went 12th in the draft. The health thing is a bit of a concern.”

Did Montgomery have any health issues other than the broken ankle he sustained with an awkward slide home against Oregon?  He was talked about being drafted as high as in the top four.  The draft was right after his broken ankle and he was still drafted 12th.  Weird thing to say.

Sounds like a Red Sox fan desperately trying to cope. 

39 minutes ago, bmags said:

Peak mlb pipeline 💩

Peak mlb poopline 💩 

Paging @hi8is…

2 hours ago, steveno89 said:

Teel is a great catching prospect, but I am not sure I see huge offensive upside beyond him being a solid regular at the position. That is still a valuable player, but I am not sure he will ever be a star. He should start the year in AAA and would probably benefit from a full season there to work on hitting and defense. 

Montgomery has a high ceiling, but the ankle injury absolutely gives some cause for concern. Hopefully he is fully healthy and gets off to a strong start in the lower minors in 2025.

Meidroth looks like a utility player/bench bat at the next level who could carve out a role. The fringy defense, speed and lack of pop probably prevent him from profiling as a regular, but you never know?

Gonzalez is a reliever at the next level, but there's some upside there if his control can improve. Sox may continue to try him as a starting pitcher considering he was better in the second half of 2024. 

Are you a lawyer?

https://www.mlb.com/news/padres-land-10-on-top-100-prospects-list-c303185612

Padres also had ten on the Top 100 list heading into 2019...three playoff appearances, four series wins and lots of heartache as 2024 was likely their very best opportunity.

This is also likely the end for the Guerrero Jr./Bichette-led Blue Jays that looked to be set up for a great run in the East.

Where do our 4 guys play in 2025?

 

     

2005-2006 Red Sox

1. Jon Papelbon

2. Jon Lester

3. Anibal Sanchez

4. Hanley Ramirez

5. Craig Hansen

6. Manny Delcarmen

7. Dustin Pedroia

8. Kelly Shoppach

9. Brandon Moss

10. David Pauley

11. David Murphy

12. Luis Soto

13. Jacoby Ellsbury

14. Jed Lowrie

15. Abe Alvarez

16. Ryan Phillips

17. Clay Buchhholz

 

Maybe not in terms of rankings at the time, but that might be the very best MiLB system in recent memory in terms of actual big league production over time...

1 hour ago, CWSpalehoseCWS said:

I agree, the injury has negatively impacted his prospect ranking. They're both pretty good though.

the next Moncada

Assuming guys like Colson and Quero don’t crack the opening day roster, what will our AAA lineup look like to start the year?

EDIT: And what level does B. Montgomery start at?

Edited December 12, 20241 yr by SoxBlanco

23 minutes ago, WhiteSox2023 said:

Peak mlb poopline 💩 

Paging @hi8is…

f*** that s%*#.

10 minutes ago, oldsox said:

Where do our 4 guys play in 2025?

All but Montgomery should be in Charlotte or Birmingham at the very least...

Teel, Meidroth and Gonzalez will likely all see time at the big league level in 2025.  Teel was seen as pushing Wong for playing time in Boston as early as this year.  Meidroth is closer to a finished product but with major concerns about his power/XBH upside.

Montgomery will likely start out in Kannapolis (Low A) and then could move to Winston-Salem and possibly Birmingham by the end of the year, it all depends on his ankle injury recovery.

11 minutes ago, oldsox said:

Where do our 4 guys play in 2025?

I’d like to see Meidroth up just to see what he can do. Teel and Gonzalez at AAA but not for long. Montgomery- maybe W-S to start and flies through to AAA by the end? 

26 minutes ago, TaylorStSox said:

That Boston is a s%*# hole and Chicago is a world class city?

Interesting thought since they aren't playing in either one of the cities, yet. I'm not certain how much time you've spent in Boston, not while I agree Chicago is great, I've always enjoyed my time in Boston. But I've always enjoyed saltwater harbors. 

 

2 hours ago, Balta1701 said:

People have been trying to imagine a rotation with Crochet, Smith, and Schultz, but if we think of it this way - a rotation with Smith and Schultz as the actual team stars, combined with a lineup that at least has several good players in it rather than a complete black hole 1-9, is at least a start. You actually have to turn those pitchers into 5 WAR+ lefties and many other spots matter, but at least if you turn these guys into big league regulars, its a start.

known as big  trade league trade pieces

Sounds like son of Sam horn is very upset about giving up on that prime C and OF Montgomery.  Great trade

4 minutes ago, Texsox said:

Interesting thought since they aren't playing in either one of the cities, yet. I'm not certain how much time you've spent in Boston, not while I agree Chicago is great, I've always enjoyed my time in Boston. But I've always enjoyed saltwater harbors. 

 

I was just in Boston back in September. Ended up seeing a White Sox Red Sox game and it was a blast. People were cool too. 

Probably already mentioned, but the two Red Sox series are back to back weekends in April. 

Boston can’t compare Chicago is a world class city with the world’s best skyline plus a major global financial foothold with the futures market.  I’ll take Chicago any day.  We know how r word those Boston fans are.  Just ask Ken Griffey jr 

Edited December 12, 20241 yr by JPR

8 minutes ago, Texsox said:

Interesting thought since they aren't playing in either one of the cities, yet. I'm not certain how much time you've spent in Boston, not while I agree Chicago is great, I've always enjoyed my time in Boston. But I've always enjoyed saltwater harbors. 

 

Boston's a slightly cleaner, massively more racist version of Philly.

The irony is so many players wind up in the suburbs

6 hours ago, DirtySox said:

Teel is reported to be #4 Red Sox prospect.  Getz could not extract any pf the Red Sox top 3 prospects, but rather got another 3 lower prospects in addition to Teel.will see how the return pans out.  Getz returns track record has not been good, so keep your fingers crossed.

15 minutes ago, Texsox said:

The irony is so many players wind up in the suburbs

This isn't nearly as true as it used to be.

24 minutes ago, JPR said:

Boston can’t compare Chicago is a world class city with the world’s best skyline plus a major global financial foothold with the futures market.  I’ll take Chicago any day.  We know how r word those Boston fans are.  Just ask Ken Griffey jr 

Chicago has the second number of skyscrapers in the US after NYC with a beautiful skyline. However having the best skyline in the world will need to compare with other waterfront cities such as NYC, Miami, Hong Kong, Rio, Cape Town, San Francisco, Seattle,  amongst others. IMO.

How tall are they?  I’ll take Chicago any day.  I’ll take the likes of China’s Chicago in Shanghai, and Perth Australia any day over cape no town.  As far as economics go, Chicago is on tier with London and Tokyo.  Lots of farmers in the Midwest and they like to bet on the future of their crops,

Edited December 12, 20241 yr by JPR

6 hours ago, Lyle Moooton said:

A couple ppl in here are disappointed the return is good lol

Who? I haven’t seen anyone say they are disappointed with the overall return.

2 hours ago, Quin said:

Can we not call him BM

@ChiliIrishHammock24 nickname man, it's your time to shine. What's his nickname?

Edited December 12, 20241 yr by ron883