Waiting for Godot: The Official 2013 Prospect thread

[-Lavigne43-]

It's about to get steamy in here

Mike Antonellis ‏@seadogsradio
Xander Bogaerts with a BOMB to right center, clearing the batter's eye, well over 400 feet...4-3 Portland T6

[papipapsmanny]

better not trade him

[Station 13]

better not trade him

don"t you just love relievers?

[papipapsmanny]

Ill murder some *****es

[Nomar]

Just got home, saw the Bogaerts news, and jizzed. Great ****ing night!

[AI]

The Boston Red Sox promoted super-prospect Xander Bogaerts to Double-A Portland yesterday, and he went 2-for-5 with a homer in his debut. Previously, he'd hit .302/.378/.505 with 15 homers, 43 walks, and 85 strikeouts in 384 at-bat for High-A Salem. He ranked 10th in the Carolina League in OPS, a fine season and especially impressive for a 19-year-old.

Although he's very young, I don't think it's a massive rush job given his performance this year. Even if he struggles, there's only three weeks left in the season and getting his feet wet in Double-A could help his development next year. In addition to the hitting, he's settled down defensively, making improvements with his reliability. His range at shortstop isn't terrific and I anticipate that he'll end up at third base in the long run, although I'd leave him at shortstop as long as possible.

I had him at a Grade B+ pre-season and see him as a Grade A- now. Depending on end-of-year reports, a straight Grade A is not out of the question. That would likely put him in the Top 10 prospects in all of baseball.

Sickels

[Nomar]

sickels

boom!

[Boston-Born]

According to Baseball America, the Red Sox have signed 16-year-old Venezuelan pitcher Dedgar Jimenez for a signing bonus of $175,000.

The report states that Jimenez stands at 6-foot-3, 254 pounds and possesses a fastball that has been clocked at 88-89 mph. He had been working out at the Dominican Republic at La Academia and has been trained by Felix Olivo.

weei

[Nomar]

Damn Machado hit two bombs tonight. So far hes looked crazy good.

JBJr really struggling.

[MiamiBoy77]

Damn Machado hit two bombs tonight. So far hes looked crazy good.

JBJr really struggling.

JBJr does not struggle, he just takes a break to allow others to catch up.

[Towelie]

What else does Brentz need to do to get a promotion?

[BostonSports96]

What else does Brentz need to do to get a promotion?

I know right? Call up Iglesias and promote Brentz!

[Towelie]

Keury De La Cruz .899 OPS in 414 AB's at Greenville, needs a promotion too.

[BostonSports96]

Keury De La Cruz .899 OPS in 414 AB's at Greenville, needs a promotion too.

Cecchini...

[Nomar]

What else does Brentz need to do to get a promotion?

Brentz is really streaky. His approach is pretty bad. He chases bad pitches and struggles with breaking balls. He'll start next year in Pawtucket but i think they want him to keep on working on his approach in Portland for the rest of the year. Hey, if it helps him to become a more disciplined hitter go ahead and keep him there for now. Its obvious that he can hit though. If he isnt traded i bet he comes up next june or july.