Birmingham Barons ‏@BhamBarons

Barons and @whitesox make a series of moves today including INF Tyler Saladino promoted to @KnightsBaseball and INF Greg Paiml signed as FA.

Glad Tyler is getting moved up.

 

I personally think Saladino >>>>>>> Sanchez as far as infield prospects go.

Saladino leaves the Southern League as the leader in BBs with 74 and third in OBP at .391.

Glad Tyler is getting moved up.

 

I personally think Saladino >>>>>>> Sanchez as far as infield prospects go.

 

I think most people do. I don't see Sanchez as anything special, really.

I think most people do. I don't see Sanchez as anything special, really.

 

I think a lot of people really love Sanchez here. I've never seen it. At least Tyler has show flashes of power in the past (16 last year -- only 4 this year). Sanchez has hit a whopping 3 HR's in 865 AB's. That power ain't coming. I don't care if he is 20. Unless he starts taking PED's he's just gonna be a singles hitter with a high average in the Minors. No different than Jeremy Reed...

I think most people do. I don't see Sanchez as anything special, really.

I disagree, I think most people feel Sanchez is the superior prospect. Given the differences in age, I'd go with Sanchez too, although they are both quality prospects IMO.

 

I actually think Saladino is very underrated, as his on-base ability has been incredible this year and he's got more power than he's shown this year.

I think a lot of people really love Sanchez here. I've never seen it. At least Tyler has show flashes of power in the past (16 last year -- only 4 this year). Sanchez has hit a whopping 3 HR's in 865 AB's. That power ain't coming. I don't care if he is 20. Unless he starts taking PED's he's just gonna be a singles hitter with a high average in the Minors. No different than Jeremy Reed...

Saladino had big power last year in a hitters' park, but his 2010 power numbers are similar to Reed's right after he was drafted and his 2012 is below what Reed showed in Birmingham power wise. Sanchez is getting some buzz nationally because he's 20 and in AA, but Saladino's power has gone away this year and for some reason so has the average. Neither are elite prospects. I'd be surprised if either one turns in an above average everyday player anyway.

On a side note I know Sanchez was the Sox Futures All Star this year, but besides Tank a few years ago, my memory is that the Sox FAS since it's inception have been some pretty laughable "prospects". I seem to remember Borchard going TWICE and Chris Getz going to NYC haha. Possibly even an Edwin Almonte sighting...

Justin Greene was placed on the inactive list. Last time that happened it was Pedro Hernandez and was the pre-cursor to the Liriano deal.

Justin Greene was placed on the inactive list. Last time that happened it was Pedro Hernandez and was the pre-cursor to the Liriano deal.

 

Interesting. Looks like KW is following the theme this year and trading no one of value to make the team better.

On a side note I know Sanchez was the Sox Futures All Star this year, but besides Tank a few years ago, my memory is that the Sox FAS since it's inception have been some pretty laughable "prospects". I seem to remember Borchard going TWICE and Chris Getz going to NYC haha. Possibly even an Edwin Almonte sighting...

I remember when Fautino De Los Santos went and that was pretty cool, but yeah usually it's not a big deal name from the Sox.

 

Justin Greene was placed on the inactive list. Last time that happened it was Pedro Hernandez and was the pre-cursor to the Liriano deal.

I noticed that. He completely disappeared off the Barons' roster, but why would Greene have any value? Maybe he's the PTBNL that people were fearful of for some reason.

I noticed that. He completely disappeared off the Barons' roster, but why would Greene have any value? Maybe he's the PTBNL that people were fearful of for some reason.

 

Great foot speed, great bat speed, good defender. He could fetch something low level.

Saladino had big power last year in a hitters' park, but his 2010 power numbers are similar to Reed's right after he was drafted and his 2012 is below what Reed showed in Birmingham power wise. Sanchez is getting some buzz nationally because he's 20 and in AA, but Saladino's power has gone away this year and for some reason so has the average. Neither are elite prospects. I'd be surprised if either one turns in an above average everyday player anyway.

 

Adding to this, Saladino's defense isn't nearly at the level that Sanchez's is, according to reports I've read. Sanchez is producing better at similar levels, at a younger age, and has better defensive skills relative to position. IMO Sanchez is a much more valuable prospect.

 

Justin Greene was placed on the inactive list. Last time that happened it was Pedro Hernandez and was the pre-cursor to the Liriano deal.

 

Sometimes it is for personal reasons. Ravelo has been inactive for weeks now for personal reasons.

 

Great foot speed, great bat speed, good defender. He could fetch something low level.

Justin Greene isn't going to get anything in trade. He's filler, he wouldn't even be among the top 50 prospects in the Sox system most likely.

 

Cameron Bayne was released. He had been on the DL.

Justin Greene isn't going to get anything in trade. He's filler, he wouldn't even be among the top 50 prospects in the Sox system most likely.

 

Nick Punto maybe. LOL

Sometimes it is for personal reasons. Ravelo has been inactive for weeks now for personal reasons.

 

I know, I was speculating.

Edited July 31, 201213 yr by JPN366

I didn't see an AAP on him, but this is a great read on Mitch Mustain

 

http://www.latimes.com/sports/college/usc/...4341,full.story

I didn't see an AAP on him, but this is a great read on Mitch Mustain

 

http://www.latimes.com/sports/college/usc/...4341,full.story

No one's picked him up yet (HINT HINT).

 

I didn't see an AAP on him, but this is a great read on Mitch Mustain

 

http://www.latimes.com/sports/college/usc/...4341,full.story

Good stuff. I had completely forgotten about his run-in with the law trying to sell those prescription drugs. This kid was always a hot-head and I didn't like him very much in his college days, but he seems to have figured it out a bit. I'm definitely pulling for him. Honestly, he should have never left Arkansas. If he had stayed and Petrino became his head coach, Mustain would likely be in the NFL right now.

Tommy Viola ‏@Tommy_the_V

 

Tommy Manzella signed by @whitesox and assigned to @KnightsBaseball today.

Tommy Viola ‏@Tommy_the_V

 

Tommy Manzella signed by @whitesox and assigned to @KnightsBaseball today.

 

He had been playing for Milwaukee's AA team.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseb...69.story?page=3

 

 

Recent Mustain story from the TRIB

Mark Gonzales ‏@MDGonzales

 

Anyone looking for a dependable reserve corner player? Dallas McPherson released by Triple-A Charlotte.

An Ex-Sox pick that a lot of people were upset we didn't sign.

 

Kevin Goldstein ‏@Kevin_Goldstein

 

The Philadelphia Phillies have released LHP Bryan Morgado, a 4th-round pick in 2010.