3 hours ago3 hr 24 minutes ago, 35thstreetswarm said:Really not sure there's any reason to move off of Roch, but if the scouts determine Lackey is BPA I don't think current positional need should factor into the decision whether to draft him. A lot of things can happen in the couple years (minimum) before he comes up. Teel might already be off catcher by then; he might be ready to move off; he might be hurt, he might be a bust.the issue with Lackey is the extra time it takes to develop a guy into an MLB catcher, that isn't an issue with Roch, in fact he probably gives you more versatility the minute he hits the Sox system. now with that being said, Vahn has been said to be extremely athletic, and I'm sure everyone knows about the 8 positions in 1 game meme. I don't know how to find out how many games he's actually played at 3b/of though outside of that 1 game
1 hour ago1 hr 1 hour ago, joejoesox said:the issue with Lackey is the extra time it takes to develop a guy into an MLB catcher, that isn't an issue with Roch, in fact he probably gives you more versatility the minute he hits the Sox system. now with that being said, Vahn has been said to be extremely athletic, and I'm sure everyone knows about the 8 positions in 1 game meme. I don't know how to find out how many games he's actually played at 3b/of though outside of that 1 gameThe mariners rushed Zunino and he never developed his hit tool a lick. If we go with Lackey we can't rush him. I'd like him get at least like 600 PA in the upper minors before even thinking about a call up.
1 hour ago1 hr 15 minutes ago, chitownsportsfan said:The mariners rushed Zunino and he never developed his hit tool a lick. If we go with Lackey we can't rush him. I'd like him get at least like 600 PA in the upper minors before even thinking about a call up.I think the Sox love Teel and will be extremely hesitant to consider drafting someone that would start over him at catcher.
1 hour ago1 hr 7 minutes ago, fathom said:I think the Sox love Teel and will be extremely hesitant to consider drafting someone that would start over him at catcher.BPA...plus now there are some emerging questions/concerns about his health maintenance at the catching spot.
56 minutes ago56 min 2 minutes ago, Lukakke Appling said:FWIW Getz has said catching is gold.They also love shortstops and the scouting director has never drafted a non SS position player in the first round.
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