Chicago White Sox Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 With the minor league season still a week away, I figured we could project out the infields for each affiliate and discuss the strengths and weaknesses. Here is how I see them shaking out: Charlotte: 1B: Matt Skole / Zack Collins 2B: Eddy Alvarez SS: Danny Mendick 3B: Ryan Goins (not sure here) Birmingham: 1B: Gavin Sheets 2B: Mitch Roman SS: Laz Rivera 3B: Ti’Quan Forbes Winston-Salem: 1B: Michael Deeb (no idea here) 2B: Nick Madrigal SS: Yeyson Yrizarri 3B: Tate Blackman / Jake Burger* Kannapolis: 1B: Corey Zangari 2B: Amado Nunez SS: Luis Curbelo / Lenyn Sosa 3B: Bryce Bush Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted March 28, 2019 Author Share Posted March 28, 2019 Generally speaking our IF depth is pretty weak, but damn that Kannapolis group at least provides some dreaming. Will be fun to see how playing time shakes out there, but it looks they’ll have to rotate guys in the DH spot or give Bush some playing time in LF. Also, no idea what they plan on doing with Ramon Beltre, who is at least semi interesting. Birmingham will actually be damn solid right once Madrigal gets promoted. If Ravera can learn some actual plate discipline he could be a dude. Sheets is simply game power away from being a quality 1B prospect. Even Forbes is worth a follow based on his athletic abilities alone. Not much else to get excited about beyond those two groups. Will be great to have have Burger back at some point, but after that it’s really just org filler outside of Mendick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 I wouldn't be surprised if Remillard is 3b in W-S. Maybe trey m. will get the call up to Charlotte. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yesterday333 Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 If Collins is listed as 1b than Zavala should be too. I forget who, but it was said both would get playing time at 1b. Also isn't Curbelo a 3b? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxBlanco Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 I haven't really followed Forbes much since we acquired him. Does he have a chance to turn into something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 9 minutes ago, SoxBlanco said: I haven't really followed Forbes much since we acquired him. Does he have a chance to turn into something? Steady improvement, you just kinda hope he develops some more power. Definitely a guy that helps get you a nice deadline reliever. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted March 28, 2019 Author Share Posted March 28, 2019 2 hours ago, yesterday333 said: If Collins is listed as 1b than Zavala should be too. I forget who, but it was said both would get playing time at 1b. Also isn't Curbelo a 3b? Yes, should have probably listed Zavala at 1B as well. As for Curbelo, he plays both 3B & SS. My guess is him and Sosa get moved around quite a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSoxJon Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 4 hours ago, bmags said: I wouldn't be surprised if Remillard is 3b in W-S. Maybe trey m. will get the call up to Charlotte. Hopefully Michalczewski makes a club, I'd like to see him get one more chance Super nice/cool guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GenericUserName Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 I think Eddy Alvarez just got traded. He and Jake Elmore are listed as traded to Miami and Pittsburgh respectively on this roster site which is usually accurate. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/1/d/e/2PACX-1vRkx7h7y1OZ6xFub4XjCWnQJbH2sXV59qxcp2Y9iTwuOyABvrmHsqIG2ONx89VwwjQr7dNi252Ww4Ao/pubhtml?gid=67648048&single=false# Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted March 28, 2019 Author Share Posted March 28, 2019 2 minutes ago, GenericUserName said: I think Eddy Alvarez just got traded. He and Jake Elmore are listed as traded to Miami and Pittsburgh respectively on this roster site which is usually accurate. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/1/d/e/2PACX-1vRkx7h7y1OZ6xFub4XjCWnQJbH2sXV59qxcp2Y9iTwuOyABvrmHsqIG2ONx89VwwjQr7dNi252Ww4Ao/pubhtml?gid=67648048&single=false# Roster resource doesn’t list him either, so you’re probably right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GenericUserName Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 The Miami Marlins have acquired minor-league infielder Eddy Alvarez from the Chicago White Sox in exchange for future considerations/cash, source tells me. Miami is assigning Alvarez to Double-A Jacksonvile. — Andersen Pickard (@andersenreports) March 28, 2019 The Pittsburgh Pirates have acquired INF/OF Jake Elmore from the Chicago White Sox for future considerations/cash. Elmore was briefly with the Pirates over the 2014/15 off-season. — John Dreker (@JohnDreker) March 28, 2019 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 Good for Alvarez. He'll definitely likely get a chance over there as Miami's team and farm are absolutely terrible. Plus, he's a Miami native. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 cash considerations baby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSoxJon Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 2 hours ago, GenericUserName said: I think Eddy Alvarez just got traded. He and Jake Elmore are listed as traded to Miami and Pittsburgh respectively on this roster site which is usually accurate. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/1/d/e/2PACX-1vRkx7h7y1OZ6xFub4XjCWnQJbH2sXV59qxcp2Y9iTwuOyABvrmHsqIG2ONx89VwwjQr7dNi252Ww4Ao/pubhtml?gid=67648048&single=false# Bodes well for Trey Michalczewski Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWSpalehoseCWS Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 I wouldn't be surprised to see Michalczewski start in Birmingham for maybe a month or so. Sox also have D.J. Peterson and Ramon Torres who I would expect start in Charlotte. Getting rid of Elmore and Alvarez helped free up that logjam in Charlotte. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buntforahit Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 21 hours ago, Chicago White Sox said: Generally speaking our IF depth is pretty weak, but damn that Kannapolis group at least provides some dreaming. Will be fun to see how playing time shakes out there, but it looks they’ll have to rotate guys in the DH spot or give Bush some playing time in LF. Also, no idea what they plan on doing with Ramon Beltre, who is at least semi interesting. Birmingham will actually be damn solid right once Madrigal gets promoted. If Ravera can learn some actual plate discipline he could be a dude. Sheets is simply game power away from being a quality 1B prospect. Even Forbes is worth a follow based on his athletic abilities alone. Not much else to get excited about beyond those two groups. Will be great to have have Burger back at some point, but after that it’s really just org filler outside of Mendick. "Birmingham will actually be damn solid right once Madrigal gets promoted."??? I've got to believe they're damn solid right now! Wasn't this the starting WS infield(before Roman's promotion) that went to the playoffs last season? I'm fairly new to this forum. But it appears to me that some posters become enamored by how high a player was drafted or by what some prognosticator has labeled them as. There are players in this organization that have made the playoffs(or helped) in each of their seasons. What the actual point of playing the game? Winning and playing the game the right way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted March 29, 2019 Author Share Posted March 29, 2019 1 hour ago, buntforahit said: "Birmingham will actually be damn solid right once Madrigal gets promoted."??? I've got to believe they're damn solid right now! Wasn't this the starting WS infield(before Roman's promotion) that went to the playoffs last season? I'm fairly new to this forum. But it appears to me that some posters become enamored by how high a player was drafted or by what some prognosticator has labeled them as. There are players in this organization that have made the playoffs(or helped) in each of their seasons. What the actual point of playing the game? Winning and playing the game the right way! I’m not trying to be a dick, but evaluating the quality of minor leaguers by their team’s Win-Loss record is just plain dumb. You should be judging these guys based on their individual performance and their tools / underlying ability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buntforahit Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 No offense taken. Just a difference of opinion. I believe there's a lot to be said about playing in the post-season. 1. Individual performance and underlying ability usually rise to the top. That's why they're playing in the post season. 2. It bodes well for future seasons(as in been there before) 3. Creates a positive environment within the organization. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneDog847 Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 This list is pretty damn depressing honestly. Madrigal is the only guy in the top 150 prospects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSoxJon Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 2 hours ago, OneDog847 said: This list is pretty damn depressing honestly. Madrigal is the only guy in the top 150 prospects. Burger, Sheets, Rivera, Zangari, Bush, Sosa, Curbelo all of interest outside of Madrigal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JUSTgottaBELIEVE Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 21 hours ago, ChiSoxJon said: Burger, Sheets, Rivera, Zangari, Bush, Sosa, Curbelo all of interest outside of Madrigal Agreed and they’ll be adding another interesting name or two to this group in ~two months. Likely a top 100 MLB prospect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buntforahit Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 On 3/30/2019 at 3:03 PM, OneDog847 said: This list is pretty damn depressing honestly. Madrigal is the only guy in the top 150 prospects. Thanks OneDog, you helped make my point. Madrigal's a 3-tool guy(no power and not a +arm), yet still a top 150 prospect. the kid can play, no doubt. But to get the attention and accolades he does after a single 1/2 season of pro ball boggles my mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted March 31, 2019 Author Share Posted March 31, 2019 Realistically, it would be great if Burger or Sheets could take a big leap forward and for one of the Kanny infielders to put themselves on the prospect map. That combined with Madrigal and a high draft pick would make me feel much better about our infield depth going forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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