August 20, 2025Aug 20 Sox: Colson Montgomery, #39 Noah Schultz, #66 Caleb Bonemer, #76 Billy Carlson, #77 Hagen Smith, #79 They rank out the rest of the top 10 as: Braden Montgomery Jaden Fauske Peyton Pallette Tanner McDougal George Wolkow I don't think this is the first list to have Braden's stock dropping...I don't understand that at all, frankly. Here's the Sox blurb: Quote What changed this season: Montgomery and Schultz started the season as the top two prospects and ended at No. 1 and No. 3, but had rocky seasons. Montgomery is about to graduate, started really slow and fell down the list, but is now raking in the big leagues. Schultz is having trouble throwing strikes, as is Smith and if this continues next season, it'll be time to worry. Bonemer has been really good, Wolkow is hitting more than I expected, and I liked the draft additions of Carlson and Fauske. Who could debut next: Gonzalez is in Triple-A, so I'll bet on him debuting before Smith and Schultz starting throwing more strikes and get promoted twice. Appreciate the reference to "Gonzalez" who is otherwise un-referenced in the article. Assuming it's Wikelman, but of course he's already pitched in MLB. Probably a copy-paste from preseason but I'm too lazy to check.
August 20, 2025Aug 20 12 minutes ago, Jake said: Sox: Colson Montgomery, #39 Noah Schultz, #66 Caleb Bonemer, #76 Billy Carlson, #77 Hagen Smith, #79 They rank out the rest of the top 10 as: Braden Montgomery Jaden Fauske Peyton Pallette Tanner McDougal George Wolkow I don't think this is the first list to have Braden's stock dropping...I don't understand that at all, frankly. Here's the Sox blurb: Appreciate the reference to "Gonzalez" who is otherwise un-referenced in the article. Assuming it's Wikelman, but of course he's already pitched in MLB. Probably a copy-paste from preseason but I'm too lazy to check. I believe it's Jacob, if my memory is correct, Kiley was higher on him on the preseason list.
August 20, 2025Aug 20 Author 46 minutes ago, Sleepy Harold said: I believe it's Jacob, if my memory is correct, Kiley was higher on him on the preseason list. Yeah, that would make some sense even if I think it would actually be an interesting question (in an academic way) whether we think Jacob or one of the two big lefty pitchers will hit the majors first.
August 20, 2025Aug 20 Jacob Gonzalez doesn't merit a big league spot right now...and it's unlikely he makes the big leagues with the Sox barring a slew of injuries.
August 22, 2025Aug 22 So I was under the impression that Bradens stock should be going UP. What's the reason for it dropping despite his performance. He's been one of the few really good hitters this season.
August 22, 2025Aug 22 Braden’s stock went down before his recent surge. McDaniel probably came up with this list a month ago and it does not reflect the last 2-3 weeks during which Braden surged.
August 22, 2025Aug 22 13 minutes ago, Timmy U said: Braden’s stock went down before his recent surge. McDaniel probably came up with this list a month ago and it does not reflect the last 2-3 weeks during which Braden surged. But he was on EVERY single Top 100 list but one entering the season...or at least after the first half. And to rank Bonemer so far ahead...just crazy. Meanwhile, Wolkow has had at best mixed results. Most would argue disappointing overall.
August 22, 2025Aug 22 18 minutes ago, caulfield12 said: But he was on EVERY single Top 100 list but one entering the season...or at least after the first half. And to rank Bonemer so far ahead...just crazy. Meanwhile, Wolkow has had at best mixed results. Most would argue disappointing overall. I wouldn't call Wolkow disappointing at all. With the hole in his swing, he was always a high bust chance. We have been talking about that since literally day 1. The fact he is advancing through the system might even be a win.
August 23, 2025Aug 23 On 8/20/2025 at 5:33 PM, caulfield12 said: Jacob Gonzalez doesn't merit a big league spot right now...and it's unlikely he makes the big leagues with the Sox barring a slew of injuries. I'd take that bet
August 23, 2025Aug 23 On 8/20/2025 at 3:33 PM, caulfield12 said: Jacob Gonzalez doesn't merit a big league spot right now...and it's unlikely he makes the big leagues with the Sox barring a slew of injuries. He almost certainly will be with the Sox at some point next year as a backup IFer. He's not a starting position player but he should be on the roster fairly soon.
August 23, 2025Aug 23 2 hours ago, SoCalChiSox said: He almost certainly will be with the Sox at some point next year as a backup IFer. He's not a starting position player but he should be on the roster fairly soon. Has to beat out Sosa Mead Colson Meidroth Baldwin Vargas...he can really only play 2B, and is arguably worse than Meidroth at SS.
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.