August 3, 200421 yr Q&A With Ryan Sweeney Interview Conducted by Mike Doyle August 2, 2004 FutureSox.com Ryan Sweeney was the Sox 2nd round pick in the 2003 draft. Sweeney entered the draft as one of the top high school hitting prospects, but also as one of the better pitching prospects in the draft. Sweeney would slide to the 2nd round due to signing concerns, but the Sox scouts gauged his interest and knew he wanted to play professional baseball. Sweeney has played at Winston Salem all season and is hitting .279 with 5 HR and 51 RBI. Sweeney, along with Baron outfielder Brian Anderson, are the Sox top outfield prospects...MORE
August 3, 200421 yr how did you get your press pass, future sox employees? They bought all the older guys beers...
August 3, 200421 yr I'm thinking he will be starting in 2006. The Sox brass are drooling over this guy and can't wait for him to come up.
August 3, 200421 yr Is there any chance of him getting moved up to AA this year? I'd say 2006 also but only if he does get moved up this year. I just think this organization takes their time with sending people up to the big leagues.
August 3, 200421 yr Author I doubt they will risk having him finish on a sour note in AA, but it is definately a possibility. Its more likely that he'll stay in Winston Salem the rest of the year though.
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