NorthSideSox72 Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 As the week closes, we finish off the infield in this series. Here are the Top 5 First Basemen in the system. The caveat with this group - which is probably the thinnest in the org - is that there are players at other positions who could or will move to 1B later. Collins, Burger, maybe others could all end up that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 42 minutes ago, NorthSideSox72 said: As the week closes, we finish off the infield in this series. Here are the Top 5 First Basemen in the system. The caveat with this group - which is probably the thinnest in the org - is that there are players at other positions who could or will move to 1B later. Collins, Burger, maybe others could all end up that way. Hey Matt, no link is posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted October 12, 2018 Author Share Posted October 12, 2018 7 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said: Hey Matt, no link is posted. I NEED COFFEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE Fixed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 Just now, NorthSideSox72 said: I NEED COFFEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE Fixed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BamaDoc Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 A pretty brutal group without Collins/Burger. 2019 will be interesting for this group. If no one progressing, it opens C/B moving just on need. Also, one of the easiest and cheapest positions to fill via free agency lately on a short term basis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 FWIW, I can't imagine many players at all are fully drafted and developed as 1B, so it being seemingly thin isn't the worst thing. Thinking back, Jose Abreu was a 3B in Cuba and Paul Konerko was a catcher going up and played a lot of 3B in the minors. There is a really good chance our future 1B isn't currently a 1B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanne Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 Underwhelming group. Vaughn would be a nice addition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominikk85 Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 Fangraphs has Collins as the 1 first base prospect, they basically decided themselves he is not a catcher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsox Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 12 hours ago, Wanne said: Underwhelming group. Vaughn would be a nice addition. Same here. If they don't draft Vaughn, they'll likely trade for another LaRoach-like first baseman after Abreu leaves. Geez. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baker Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 I wouldn’t be surprised if Eloy was the long-term solution at 1st. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 The org really needs to find a way to get Sheets to tap into his power next year. Not a good sign for the development staff that a kid with 70 grade raw power only hit six HRs playing half his games in a bandbox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boopa1219 Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 I’m of the opinion that the Sox should move Collins off of C and move him to 1B to get the bat in the ML lineup as soon as possible. I also believe that with that move, his bat will get better. Maybe have him as the backup catcher, so he can work on his craft at ML level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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