Sleepy Harold Posted December 10, 2021 Share Posted December 10, 2021 For those that don't have a subscription: 1. Colson 2. Yoelqui 3. Norge Vera 4. Kath 5. Jose Rodriguez 6. Dalquist 7. Burger 8. Kelley 9. Sean Burke 10. Thompson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted December 10, 2021 Share Posted December 10, 2021 8 minutes ago, Sleepy Harold said: For those that don't have a subscription: 1. Colson 2. Yoelqui 3. Norge Vera 4. Kath 5. Jose Rodriguez 6. Dalquist 7. Burger 8. Kelley 9. Sean Burke 10. Thompson Without spoiling too much, was the update for Cespedes as bad as I would expect? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron883 Posted December 10, 2021 Share Posted December 10, 2021 Is it wrong to assume this list is complete trash based on Cespedes being ranked 2nd? How the hell is he still 2nd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy Harold Posted December 10, 2021 Author Share Posted December 10, 2021 52 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said: Without spoiling too much, was the update for Cespedes as bad as I would expect? His review was actually quite positive. They mentioned that his swing gets long and possible contact issues, but they like his speed, power, and defense/arm. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold's Leg Lift Posted December 10, 2021 Share Posted December 10, 2021 I wouldn't have him there but I understand the argument because he does have big league tools. But at 24 years old you would certainly like to see those tools translate to a better more consistent approach and feel to hit. He's going to be a big leaguer but how much of an impact he makes is still very much in doubt because at his age the bat should be far more advanced. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted December 10, 2021 Share Posted December 10, 2021 9 minutes ago, Sleepy Harold said: His review was actually quite positive. They mentioned that his swing gets long and possible contact issues, but they like his speed, power, and defense/arm. Thanks for the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Jimmy0 Posted December 10, 2021 Share Posted December 10, 2021 I'd probably go: 1. Norge Vera 2. Colson Montgomery 3. Oscar Colas 4. Wes Kath 5. Yoelqui Cespedes 6. Jake Burger 7. Jose Rodriguez 8. Jared Kelley 9.Matthew Thompson 10.Andrew Dalquist 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted December 10, 2021 Share Posted December 10, 2021 33 minutes ago, Y2Jimmy0 said: I'd probably go: 1. Norge Vera 2. Colson Montgomery 3. Oscar Colas 4. Wes Kath 5. Yoelqui Cespedes 6. Jake Burger 7. Jose Rodriguez 8. Jared Kelley 9.Matthew Thompson 10.Andrew Dalquist The more I read and see about Vera, he really feels like by far the top ceiling in this organization, and he seems to be already pretty high of a floor. We will see if that changes once he gets challenged stateside, but the stuff just seems ace level. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Posted December 10, 2021 Share Posted December 10, 2021 Dumb question (based upon your list) but is Colas actually signed? I guess I wasn't paying attention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Jimmy0 Posted December 10, 2021 Share Posted December 10, 2021 1 minute ago, Flash said: Dumb question (based upon your list) but is Colas actually signed? I guess I wasn't paying attention. No. Not until January 15. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted December 10, 2021 Share Posted December 10, 2021 8 minutes ago, Y2Jimmy0 said: No. Not until January 15. Does the international signing period still happen with a lock out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boopa1219 Posted December 10, 2021 Share Posted December 10, 2021 Man the system is grim. Hopefully they can keep on stacking drafts and intl signing classes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted December 10, 2021 Share Posted December 10, 2021 40 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said: Does the international signing period still happen with a lock out? While these aren't verified, this has been put out there: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy Harold Posted December 10, 2021 Author Share Posted December 10, 2021 2 hours ago, southsider2k5 said: Thanks for the info. Absolutely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockren Posted December 10, 2021 Share Posted December 10, 2021 3 hours ago, Harold's Leg Lift said: I wouldn't have him there but I understand the argument because he does have big league tools. But at 24 years old you would certainly like to see those tools translate to a better more consistent approach and feel to hit. He's going to be a big leaguer but how much of an impact he makes is still very much in doubt because at his age the bat should be far more advanced. I'd normally agree with this assessment and your pessimism is fair, but Yo hadn't played for two years prior to his minor league debut. He also entered the season with a shoulder injury that limited him to DH duties early in the season. Add that into him having to acclimate himself to another country- he had a lot to deal with. You're right on his big league tools...and I think he's going to show that immediately this spring. If he explodes in AA to start the year I don't think he'll be in the minors very long. I'd actually put Yo as the WSox top prospect as I feel he'll be making his case to be their RF by late May if they don't splash via trade or in FA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockren Posted December 10, 2021 Share Posted December 10, 2021 4 hours ago, Sleepy Harold said: His review was actually quite positive. They mentioned that his swing gets long and possible contact issues, but they like his speed, power, and defense/arm. After I read his review I was surprised they ranked him 2nd, but they seem to really like Colson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted December 10, 2021 Share Posted December 10, 2021 11 minutes ago, rockren said: I'd normally agree with this assessment and your pessimism is fair, but Yo hadn't played for two years prior to his minor league debut. He also entered the season with a shoulder injury that limited him to DH duties early in the season. Add that into him having to acclimate himself to another country- he had a lot to deal with. You're right on his big league tools...and I think he's going to show that immediately this spring. If he explodes in AA to start the year I don't think he'll be in the minors very long. I'd actually put Yo as the WSox top prospect as I feel he'll be making his case to be their RF by late May if they don't splash via trade or in FA. Some times the first year is an adjustment, especially after the kind of layoff he just had. I am hoping that this year things settle down a bit and he can show some things. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockren Posted December 10, 2021 Share Posted December 10, 2021 Just now, southsider2k5 said: Some times the first year is an adjustment, especially after the kind of layoff he just had. I am hoping that this year things settle down a bit and he can show some things. Same and I think he will. It would just be nice to be able to follow WSox Minor League clubs that are somewhat fun to watch. Last year was impossible to watch a whole game let alone a few innings. I spent most of my time watching the San Jose Giants on my MILB account...I'm hoping to watch more WSox MILB this year and I believe Yo can provide that for the first few months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 The fact that they think Vera has the best fastball (100 mph, I think?) AND the best control in the organization is very exciting. That's not usually a combination you see in a prospect. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 Speaking of international signings, was this supposed to be the year for the youngest Tatis, or is that next year? I am kind of lost with the changes in the signings dates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 On 12/10/2021 at 4:00 PM, rockren said: I'd normally agree with this assessment and your pessimism is fair, but Yo hadn't played for two years prior to his minor league debut. He also entered the season with a shoulder injury that limited him to DH duties early in the season. Add that into him having to acclimate himself to another country- he had a lot to deal with. You're right on his big league tools...and I think he's going to show that immediately this spring. If he explodes in AA to start the year I don't think he'll be in the minors very long. I'd actually put Yo as the WSox top prospect as I feel he'll be making his case to be their RF by late May if they don't splash via trade or in FA. What I don't find convincing for this specifically for Yolqui is his cuban league stats were not the gaudy numbers you'd expect, and his jump was exciting due to his body adding so much additional strength. He did show some of that power, but at 24, he still has so much work to do. He has the tools to take the leap, so you keep him top ten. The one nice thing about this list is despite the lack of production, there is quite a bit of athleticism and tools in that list, and youth. If they start to put it together this year, especially the pitching, it means a lot. But this system, as ever, is just so reliant on its top prospects hitting because they have been probably hit the hardest by the drop in draft class numbers considering their international class sizes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Jimmy0 Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 15 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said: Speaking of international signings, was this supposed to be the year for the youngest Tatis, or is that next year? I am kind of lost with the changes in the signings dates. It would be next year. The players signing on January 15 were supposed to sign on July 2nd 2021. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 2 minutes ago, Y2Jimmy0 said: It would be next year. The players signing on January 15 were supposed to sign on July 2nd 2021. Ah, I couldn't figure out if they adjusted the birthdates as well. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Jimmy0 Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 8 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said: Ah, I couldn't figure out if they adjusted the birthdates as well. Thanks! Well they could theoretically I suppose but everyone is out of money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 19 minutes ago, Y2Jimmy0 said: Well they could theoretically I suppose but everyone is out of money Before a bunch of people inevitably asks you, I'll get it out of the way even though I know the answer: If the new Tatis is such a stud, can't the Sox just rescind their offers to the current signees and just sign him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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