For those that follow the minor leagues why did the Sox let this Orlando kid go. Looks like at worst he'd be a solid bench player and a good defender.

 

Was he that good in the minors? Or just another Sox minor league stiff that suddenly became good as soon as he got out of the organization.

 

Mark

He was 22 when we traded him and he basically is a 4th outfielder now. We traded him for bullpen help (which backfired) during the 2008 divisional race when he had little minor league experience. I don't think it's anything we should beat ourselves up over

He's not good. Currently has a 1.7% walk rate and a near .500 BABIP, hardly a guy we should be upset about letting go. He's a 30 year old bench player.

We traded him after he had one full year of A ball and a half a year of high A ball. He was prone to strike out and his calling card was speed.

 

Horacio Ramirez was who we got in return... Who gave us an almost 7 ERA in 17 games.

He was also a Wilder signing IIRC, which doesn't help when you're a fringe prospect to begin with. Not surprised the org chose to move him at such a young age.

Well he has been on fire as of late... last year he was a 249 hitter with 7 hrs in 86 games.

 

 

 

http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-colum...le63961222.html

 

This story has all the answers you're looking for...maybe not the droid, though.

 

 

I just remember Silverio, Orlando and Anderson Gomes. Was that the extent of it?

 

Later on, we'd get the forgettable Andre Rienzo as well out of Brazil.

Edited May 23, 20169 yr by caulfield12

Worked out for both sides, especially Orlando. He's got a shiny new ring to show around for life.

...worked his ass off to get to the big leagues. Congrats to Paulo.

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