bmags Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/updated-top...sts-al-central/ list without notes: 1. Yoan Moncada, 2B 2. Eloy Jimenez, OF 3. Michael Kopech, RHP 4. Lucas Giolito, RHP 5. Luis Robert, OF 6. Reynaldo Lopez, RHP 7. Blake Rutherford, OF 8. Alec Hansen, RHP 9. Dylan Cease, RHP 10. Zack Collins, C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 To put Giolito ahead of Lopez is absolutely absurd to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joejoedairy Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 QUOTE (bmags @ Aug 15, 2017 -> 02:13 PM) http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/updated-top...sts-al-central/ list without notes: 1. Yoan Moncada, 2B 2. Eloy Jimenez, OF 3. Michael Kopech, RHP 4. Lucas Giolito, RHP 5. Luis Robert, OF 6. Reynaldo Lopez, RHP 7. Blake Rutherford, OF 8. Alec Hansen, RHP 9. Dylan Cease, RHP 10. Zack Collins, C The fact that guys like Dunning and Burger aren't even in the top 10 just shows how loaded the farm really is. Should be fun to monitor these guys the next couple years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted August 15, 2017 Author Share Posted August 15, 2017 Yeah and per Longenhagen's comments Hansen's rise wasn't just about Fulmer falling. EL really likes Moncada Jimenez and Kopech. I think if you ask him, he has the next 3 guys (Giolito/Lopez/Robert) in the next tier, so I wouldn't put too much stock in the Giolito over Lopez. Longenhagen definitely seems to like his tier system more as being an accurate representation of his thoughts, but fangraphs writers gotta be prolific, so here's a top 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Parkman Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 QUOTE (Jake @ Aug 15, 2017 -> 02:53 PM) To put Giolito ahead of Lopez is absolutely absurd to me. Giolito has an entire arsenal of plus pitches. Lopez doesn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 QUOTE (Jack Parkman @ Aug 15, 2017 -> 07:40 PM) Giolito has an entire arsenal of plus pitches. Lopez doesn't. Personally I would put Hansen ahead of all but Kopech. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac9001 Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 The thing with Giolito is when you catch him on a good day he looks overwhelmingly dominant. The hitters don't stand a chance. Those have been far and few between, but it leaves an impression when you catch him on the right day. Maybe it takes him a few years to really figure it out, but those flashes of dominance leave a lasting impact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron883 Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 QUOTE (mac9001 @ Aug 15, 2017 -> 10:06 PM) The thing with Giolito is when you catch him on a good day he looks overwhelmingly dominant. The hitters don't stand a chance. Those have been far and few between, but it leaves an impression when you catch him on the right day. Maybe it takes him a few years to really figure it out, but those flashes of dominance leave a lasting impact. Definitely sounds like Gavin Floyd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted August 16, 2017 Author Share Posted August 16, 2017 It's funny because EL is the low man on Cease but seeing him in top ten made me realize how little I think about him. Cease is a really good prospect that would have been our like #2 guy last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Jimmy0 Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Aug 15, 2017 -> 07:55 PM) Personally I would put Hansen ahead of all but Kopech. I can't because of proximity to majors. Hansen and Giolito are the same age. Giolito is likely starting for the Sox on Monday. Hansen is at High A. Just more risk involved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Jimmy0 Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 QUOTE (Jake @ Aug 15, 2017 -> 02:53 PM) To put Giolito ahead of Lopez is absolutely absurd to me. I still had Giolito ahead of Lopez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lillian Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 (edited) Fangraphs' top 10 is the same as MLB Pipeline's, with a slight variation in the order. Edited August 16, 2017 by Lillian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCsoxfan Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Giolito is Floyd, Lopez is a harder throwing Vazquez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomPickle Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Updated top 100: http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/summer-top-100-prospects/ 1. Yoan Moncada, 2B, Chicago White Sox 4. Eloy Jimenez, OF, Chicago White Sox 9. Michael Kopech, RHP, Chicago White Sox 35. Lucas Giolito, RHP, Chicago White Sox 37. Luis Robert, OF, Chicago White Sox 38. Reynaldo Lopez, RHP, Chicago White Sox 99. Blake Rutherford, OF, Chicago White Sox Cease listed as an honorable mention, but not Hansen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 QUOTE (TomPickle @ Aug 17, 2017 -> 10:31 AM) Updated top 100: http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/summer-top-100-prospects/ 1. Yoan Moncada, 2B, Chicago White Sox 4. Eloy Jimenez, OF, Chicago White Sox 9. Michael Kopech, RHP, Chicago White Sox 35. Lucas Giolito, RHP, Chicago White Sox 37. Luis Robert, OF, Chicago White Sox 38. Reynaldo Lopez, RHP, Chicago White Sox 99. Blake Rutherford, OF, Chicago White Sox Cease listed as an honorable mention, but not Hansen. Time to cue the meltdown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Well they really dont like Rutherford eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted August 17, 2017 Author Share Posted August 17, 2017 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Aug 17, 2017 -> 09:40 AM) Well they really dont like Rutherford eh? You know I think when 2018 is reranked FG may be the high guy on him. Blake will have to rework his swing to get more balls in the air, Longenhagen liked his swing to be able to hit for power but he said Rutherford seem uninterested in doing anything but hitting grounders to all fields. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 (edited) Or Collins, or Burger.... Edited August 17, 2017 by caulfield12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted August 17, 2017 Author Share Posted August 17, 2017 Not sure why Collins should be included. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted August 17, 2017 Author Share Posted August 17, 2017 WE ONLY HAVE 7 GUYS IN THE TOP 100 WE SHOULD BE REALLY PPIIIISSSSSEEEEEDDDDD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 QUOTE (NCsoxfan @ Aug 16, 2017 -> 09:05 PM) Giolito is Floyd, Lopez is a harder throwing Vazquez I could buy into that comp. Vazquez almost had too much movement on his pitches, and would go through stretches where he couldn't locate and consistently throw for strikes. Lopez seems to have ridiculous amounts of movement even on his fastball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorStSox Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Aug 17, 2017 -> 09:51 AM) I could buy into that comp. Vazquez almost had too much movement on his pitches, and would go through stretches where he couldn't locate and consistently throw for strikes. Lopez seems to have ridiculous amounts of movement even on his fastball. I was always convinced Vazquez had some confidence issues. He would go through long stretches where he just didn't want to challenge hitters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beautox Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 2:52 The Ghost of Joe Crede: Do the White Sox still have the best system once Moncada and Lopez “graduate”? 2:52 Dan Szymborski: I believe so, but close Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 QUOTE (bmags @ Aug 17, 2017 -> 03:48 PM) You know I think when 2018 is reranked FG may be the high guy on him. Blake will have to rework his swing to get more balls in the air, Longenhagen liked his swing to be able to hit for power but he said Rutherford seem uninterested in doing anything but hitting grounders to all fields. Isn't Delmonico's offensive potential basically what Rutherford's is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted August 17, 2017 Author Share Posted August 17, 2017 QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 17, 2017 -> 10:58 AM) Isn't Delmonico's offensive potential basically what Rutherford's is? Yes but Delmonico is a DH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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