GGajewski18 Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 That slider is nasty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eminor3rd Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 These are high-variance guys, but this is an absolute fantastic outcome to the Soria signing. This went about as well as it could have gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sockin Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 1 minute ago, DirtySox said: Some slider porn. Came here to post this. Wow. That's almost Sale-like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GenericUserName Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 New White Sox LHP Kodi Medeiros: Low-slot lefty with fastball command issues dating back to HS. Velo down since HS (was mid-90s, now 88-92) Plus breaking ball, low slot creates platoon issues but should be premium lefty bullpen weapon at maturity. — Eric Longenhagen (@longenhagen) July 26, 2018 Wilber Perez is a 20-y/o righty in the DSL (not a great start to a profile) 88-91 with a cutter, low-70s curveball and change. — Eric Longenhagen (@longenhagen) July 26, 2018 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtySox Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 1 minute ago, Sockin said: Came here to post this. Wow. That's almost Sale-like. Yerp. Time to get to work on those control issues White Sox pitching coaches. Fix Hansen again too please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenSox Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 (edited) Rule 5 guy, which seems to be the vogue. 2 interesting pitchers. Sox will have to make some decisions on AAA guys, maybe try to move a few more before August, and clear out the Skoles, etc. Edited July 26, 2018 by GreenSox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrathofhahn Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 Not a huge fan of the deal but we took on Soria for free in a trade so it's all gravy anyways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 Seems like a fine trade. Glad the Sox are going for high variance types. Plenty of depth in the minors, swing for the fences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GenericUserName Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 1 minute ago, wrathofhahn said: Not a huge fan of the deal but we took on Soria for free in a trade so it's all gravy anyways. I feel like the board is much higher on Medeiros than some of the analysts and the Brewers fans I saw talking about it, so I don't know how to feel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 Just now, GenericUserName said: I feel like the board is much higher on Medeiros than some of the analysts and the Brewers fans I saw talking about it, so I don't know how to feel. Well he doesn't throw very hard and has the control issues so I'd say his ceiling and floor are both lower than some have said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 Just now, CaliSoxFanViaSWside said: Well he doesn't throw very hard and has the control issues so I'd say his ceiling and floor are both lower than some have said. That K rate is pretty sexy tho for a 22 year lefty in AA. Seems like a guy that can get whiffs, regardless of how hard he's throwing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtySox Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 1 minute ago, CaliSoxFanViaSWside said: Well he doesn't throw very hard and has the control issues so I'd say his ceiling and floor are both lower than some have said. I'm curious on the velocity front. MLB Pipeline has him sitting 92-95. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 Longenhangen's velo report is lower than what Baseball America and MLB Pipeline report. Also a tip for looking at his stats: Make sure to account for the very high number of hit batsmen; his walk numbers appear just about decent until you account for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSoxJon Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 28 minutes ago, Jose Abreu said: That Perez dude is 20 and playing in the DSL. Kinda strange Hopefully heads to AZL and does well, 21 YO in KAN isn't bad 6 minutes ago, GreenSox said: Rule 5 guy, which seems to be the vogue. 2 interesting pitchers. Sox will have to make some decisions on AAA guys, maybe try to move a few more before August, and clear out the Skoles, etc. Are guys that were elgible for Rule 5 last year (like Guerrero) eligible this year again? Sox can cut bait with Avilan, Cedeno, Gomez, MInaya, Volstad, MiGo, Santiago, Shields, Garneau, Skole, and LaMarre as open 40 spots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrathofhahn Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 Just now, DirtySox said: I'm curious on the velocity front. MLB Pipeline has him sitting 92-95. That writeup is from 2017 though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 Just now, DirtySox said: I'm curious on the velocity front. MLB Pipeline has him sitting 92-95. Maybe thats when he was drafted ? Its lower now according to Longenhagen (88-92) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSox13 Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 Just watched a video of Medeiros striking out Collins on three straight fastballs ranging from 95-97. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 Kodi with the White Sox? Hoo boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GenericUserName Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 1 minute ago, CaliSoxFanViaSWside said: Well he doesn't throw very hard and has the control issues so I'd say his ceiling and floor are both lower than some have said. Whats interesting is that the new pipeline right up said he was sitting 92-95 last year after bulking up which was better than when he was drafted. Longenhagen just he is high 80s/ low 90s, but I wonder if that is the most recent info or from before he made the improvement last year. It will be interesting to get more info once we get some of our guys eyes on him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 Going from Biloxi to Birmingham, short trip at least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 Just now, BlackSox13 said: Just watched a video of Medeiros striking out Collins on three straight fastballs ranging from 95-97. Guess we will have a wide range of reports coming in . If thats the case my bad for trusting Longenhager. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenSox Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 (edited) 3 minutes ago, ChiSoxJon said: Hopefully heads to AZL and does well, 21 YO in KAN isn't bad Are guys that were elgible for Rule 5 last year (like Guerrero) eligible this year again? Sox can cut bait with Avilan, Cedeno, Gomez, MInaya, Volstad, MiGo, Santiago, Shields, Garneau, Skole, and LaMarre as open 40 spots I believe so, yes. Veterans can be rule 5d - see Gose last year. There are plenty they can dump, but hopefully they can trade a few, so they have room to pick up more for next year. Also, they will have their own prospects become rule 5 eligible for the first time this year. Edited July 26, 2018 by GreenSox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSoxJon Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 Just now, GreenSox said: I believe so, yes. There are plenty they can dump, but hopefully they can trade a few, so they have room to pick up more for next year. Also, they will have their own prospects become rule 5 eligible for the first time this year. Like who? Guys like Kevan Smith can be dealt as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSox13 Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 Just now, CaliSoxFanViaSWside said: Guess we will have a wide range of reports coming in . If thats the case my bad for trusting Longenhager. https://mobile.twitter.com/brewersfarm/status/863433844845940736 Just watched again and it's from May of last year so Longenhager could be right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 The MLB Pipeline writeup specifically mentions Medeiros having lost velocity from the time he was drafted and later got it back. Wouldn't be surprising that people have different notes on velocity if it has bounced around so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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