I think the Molina promotion is a bit premature. He wasn't exactly dominating AA. I just don't see the need to rush him.

 

 

At first I thought this was a Marty34 post until I read the poster name, lol.

I think the Molina promotion is a bit premature. He wasn't exactly dominating AA. I just don't see the need to rush him.

This could be a 1 start, big league double header caused move.

This could be a 1 start, big league double header caused move.

 

I'd support that.

 

I like Molina. Don't think he will be an ace, but more of a middle of the rotation type which is certainly valuable. I just don't really see the need to rush any of the prospects right now. Though to be fair the Sox generally have an okay handle on their pitching prospects. Much more so than position players.

Ok, why have I never heard of this guy before? And how is he not ranked in BA's top 100?

 

http://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/p...id=tolles001sha

 

Video game numbers right there. Drafted in the 30th RD, yet he has dominated since the day he got drafted. How does that happen?

He was very good at Baylor.

 

As for why he's not top 100: age and RP.

He was very good at Baylor.

 

As for why he's not top 100: age and RP.

 

Age is the only reason I can see. Hell, even Addison Reed was #66 going in to the year.

Age is the only reason I can see. Hell, even Addison Reed was #66 going in to the year.

Relievers have significantly less value than any other position.

 

Addison Reed struck out 111 and walked 14 in 78.1 innings and reached AAA (and the Majors) at 22 last year. Their numbers are comparable. There's no 'even Addison Reed.' Reed did this last year at higher levels while being younger. If he was only 66, Tolleson is fringe top 100.

Relievers have significantly less value than any other position.

 

Addison Reed struck out 111 and walked 14 in 78.1 innings and reached AAA (and the Majors) at 22 last year. Their numbers are comparable. There's no 'even Addison Reed.' Reed did this last year at higher levels while being younger. If he was only 66, Tolleson is fringe top 100.

 

And Reed was a 3rd round pick, so he is a know quantity.

Petricka said on his Twitter that he's rejoining the Dash. I would assume that means Molina's rejoining the Barons as well and Axelrod is activated for Charlotte.

The draft is about 4 weeks away. Here's some clips of the top players...

 

http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/prospects/watch/y2012/#list=draft

 

I saw one mock draft with the Sox taking a high school pitcher. I doubt that happens at #13, but who knows.

Mark Gonzales ‏ @MDGonzales

 

Sox promote infielder Drew Garcia (Dave's grandson) and outfielder Justin Greene from AA Birmingham to AAA Charlotte.

Mark Gonzales ‏ @MDGonzales

 

Sox promote infielder Drew Garcia (Dave's grandson) and outfielder Justin Greene from AA Birmingham to AAA Charlotte.

Hm I wonder what the corresponding moves will be.

 

Also, per seanjon21, Terance Marin is being promoted to W-S.

 

Hm I wonder what the corresponding moves will be.

 

Dubler and Jose Castro to Birmingham.

Dubler and Jose Castro to Birmingham.

Maybe Dubler will actually get to play this year.

 

Mark Gonzales ‏ @MDGonzales

 

Sox promote infielder Drew Garcia (Dave's grandson) and outfielder Justin Greene from AA Birmingham to AAA Charlotte.

 

I'll go ahead and get it out of the way...more playing time for KW Jr.

 

Hopefully it will mean more playing time for Jon Gilmore.

Maybe Dubler will actually get to play this year.

 

He's healthy, was the bullpen catcher for the Barons before going up to Charlotte. Luis Sierra's not hitting and Espino is playing 5 or 6 games in a row at a time.

Edited May 10, 201213 yr by JPN366

Also, per seanjon21, Terance Marin is being promoted to W-S.

 

That'll require a corresponding move. Stephen McCray got pulled from the W-S rotation, could be swapped out for Marin?

Edited May 10, 201213 yr by JPN366

The draft is about 4 weeks away. Here's some clips of the top players...

 

http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/prospects/watch/y2012/#list=draft

 

I saw one mock draft with the Sox taking a high school pitcher. I doubt that happens at #13, but who knows.

 

 

Lance Mccullers has White Sox written all over him.

Lance Mccullers has White Sox written all over him.

 

 

Whose father pitched for the Padres, among other teams?

Also, per seanjon21, Terance Marin is being promoted to W-S.

 

Confirmed, Chris Devenski to Kannapolis in his place. W-S will need to make room for Marin.

LeRoy Hunt to AA Birmingham

 

http://dashboard.mlblogs.com/2012/05/11/hi...ds-to-double-a/

LeRoy Hunt to AA Birmingham

 

http://dashboard.mlblogs.com/2012/05/11/hi...ds-to-double-a/

 

No word on whose place he takes.

No word on whose place he takes.

KW Jr

 

KW Jr

 

Not funny. Don't toy with me like that.