There's no need getting upset about who the Sox picked up or didn't pick up in this draft. Go back 5 years. No team has had much luck getting anyone using this venue.

So lemme see if I got this right . Nieto who was 23 in A+ ball has to make the Sox 25 man roster or else they send him back to the Nats ? Sems highly unlikely since Phegs and Flowers both hit AAA pitching pretty well and Nieto hasnt even sniffed that level yet.

 

And it is highly unlikely. The Sox like his talent though, and if the Nats didn't believe highly enough in him to promote him to AA, it's certainly possible that the Sox will trade someone or send some cash to retain the rights to him. If not, they send him back and they're out $25K, which is the same as about 10-14 days worth of work for a guy making the major league minimum.

 

There is no risk to this move whatsoever.

He was a better hitter than Jesus Flores (who ironically enough, the Nats took with their rule 5 pick a few years ago when he was in high A) in the minors and Flores has/had carved out a decent backup career. Not saying that's going to happen with Nieto, but you never know. I mean if Albert Pujols can only have 81 ABs in high A (14 ABs in AAA) then jump to the bigs and become one of the league's best hitters of the past decade, then anyone can do it.

Edited December 12, 201312 yr by SoxAce

And it is highly unlikely. The Sox like his talent though, and if the Nats didn't believe highly enough in him to promote him to AA, it's certainly possible that the Sox will trade someone or send some cash to retain the rights to him. If not, they send him back and they're out $25K, which is the same as about 10-14 days worth of work for a guy making the major league minimum.

 

There is no risk to this move whatsoever.

Thanks just wanted to make sure I was correct . Not upset at all just making sure I had the right info.

Dan Hayes ‏@DanHayesCSN 19m

 

Rick Hahn said Rule 5 acquisition of Adrian Nieto wouldn't keep #WhiteSox from acquiring a catcher but gives them another potential option.

Dan Hayes ‏@DanHayesCSN 19m

 

Rick Hahn said Rule 5 acquisition of Adrian Nieto wouldn't keep #WhiteSox from acquiring a catcher but gives them another potential option.

 

It'll be a spring training bloodbath for the catcher's spot.

It'll be a spring training bloodbath for the catcher's spot.

I'm completely ok with that.

So lemme see if I got this right . Nieto who was 23 in A+ ball has to make the Sox 25 man roster or else they send him back to the Nats ? Sems highly unlikely since Phegs and Flowers both hit AAA pitching pretty well and Nieto hasnt even sniffed that level yet.

 

 

but factor in..Nieto's defense, and the lack of importance on 2014 specifically

1) Omar Narvaez: Another graduate from the Rays Venezuelan baseball academy, Narvaez showed serious hitting skills in the VSL in his two years there. In 2009 he went .315/.390/.394 and in 2010 he was .308/.420/.371. It is very hard to predict how players coming from the VSL will perform when they come stateside. There are few pro scouting reports available on players and the league is comprised of teenagers. The one thing that stands out about Narvaez immediately though, is the fact that in his three minor league seasons he has never struck out more than he's walked. That is impressive at any level, and is certainly indicative of a good batting eye and an ability to make consistent contact. He has shown little power to this point, but his on base skills more than make up for that and he is still growing into his body. Narvaez also possesses good catch and throw skills, having thrown out basestealers at an above 50 percent clip for three straight seasons. Narvaez is a very intriguing player, and there is a lot to like from what he has shown so far in the organization.

 

Sounds rather intriguing.

 

sounds like Miguel Gonzalez 0.1

I'm completely ok with that.

May the best two hopefully win.

If the Sox acquire a legit major league catcher (Castro, etc) then Flowers and Phegley have to know they are ticketed for AAA.

 

So assue the Sox do acquire Castro (highly unlikely, but)..

 

MLB:

Castro

Nieto

 

AAA:

Flowers

Phegley

Gimenez

Narvaez

Edited December 12, 201312 yr by Jillian Michaels' Abs

1) Omar Narvaez: Another graduate from the Rays Venezuelan baseball academy, Narvaez showed serious hitting skills in the VSL in his two years there. In 2009 he went .315/.390/.394 and in 2010 he was .308/.420/.371. It is very hard to predict how players coming from the VSL will perform when they come stateside. There are few pro scouting reports available on players and the league is comprised of teenagers. The one thing that stands out about Narvaez immediately though, is the fact that in his three minor league seasons he has never struck out more than he's walked. That is impressive at any level, and is certainly indicative of a good batting eye and an ability to make consistent contact. He has shown little power to this point, but his on base skills more than make up for that and he is still growing into his body. Narvaez also possesses good catch and throw skills, having thrown out basestealers at an above 50 percent clip for three straight seasons. Narvaez is a very intriguing player, and there is a lot to like from what he has shown so far in the organization.

 

Sounds rather intriguing.

 

Jason Kendall comp?

Even if Nieto doesn't make the team, maybe they can work out a deal to keep him in the system. That happens once in a while.

 

But hopefully the Sox will acquire a major league catcher soon (before February 15).

Edited December 12, 201312 yr by flavum

May the best two hopefully win.

Hopefully none of them win and it's someone else.

Sounds like Hahn will be more than happy to offer him back if he gets another C

If the Sox acquire a legit major league catcher (Castro, etc) then Flowers and Phegley have to know they are ticketed for AAA.

 

 

Nieto would just be cut loose in this scenario.

 

This all just smells like they want to be sure there's at least some sort of option if a real LH catcher isnt found

 

But if they really like his potential.. then they can just implement it into their forget-2014 plan. At least...forgetting the need to ..streamline it. Hence why Konerko doesnt get in the way of anything depthwise, either

Edited December 12, 201312 yr by Jose Paniagua

If the Sox acquire a legit major league catcher (Castro, etc) then Flowers and Phegley have to know they are ticketed for AAA.

 

So assue the Sox do acquire Castro (highly unlikely, but)..

 

MLB:

Castro

Nieto

 

AAA:

Flowers

Phegley

Gimenez

Narvaez

If we acquire a legit catcher, Flowers and especially Phegley are going to have every right to the backup job ahead of Nieto.

If the Sox acquire a legit major league catcher (Castro, etc) then Flowers and Phegley have to know they are ticketed for AAA.

 

So assue the Sox do acquire Castro (highly unlikely, but)..

 

MLB:

Castro

Nieto

 

AAA:

Flowers

Phegley

Gimenez

Narvaez

 

The Sox would have to give up Quintana to get Castro. That's not going to happen.

 

I think they are going to try and find cheap, long term options at catcher this year. If they appear close to competing next year, I think they'll try and find a big upgrade at that point.

Colleen Kane ‏@ChiTribKane 5m

 

What Hahn likes about new Sox C Adrian Nieto: "A switch-hitter, solid defensive skills, plus arm, some pop and some good plate discipline."

Only video I can find is of him taking a walk.

 

Really hope we can still acquire another long-term catcher to start and deal Flowers away for something. Then let the 2 Rule V kids and Phegley fight it out for the backup job.

Only video I can find is of him taking a walk.

 

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Which is easier to find than video of any other Sox players taking a walk.

really old scouting report on Nieito but he was highly thought of High School.

 

http://nationals.scout.com/2/828174.html

ETA: Even with his tough start to pro ball, Nieto believes that he can reach the majors in three or four years. He's going to be the type of player that starts off as a bit of a project until all of a sudden he starts putting up big numbers and likely starts skipping a level here and there. Look for Nieto to be pushing for a major league spot around 2013.

 

Well if he sticks they sure got the bold part right.

Also once of the Will Arrive in 2013 class: Trayce Thompson. Argh that one still stings (though i understand they purposely wanted to take him away from just his strengths this year)

Only video I can find is of him taking a walk.

 

 

I'm sold! That was a beautiful bat flip.