GGajewski18 Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Jul 21, 2014 -> 08:41 AM) Or DL'd, as the Sox are wont to do. Also should note, didn't see this earlier, the Sox released SS Jaime Pedroza. Who's playing SS? Wagner? I really think they need to call up Demichele. Sox also released Jake Floethe (spelling?) from Winston Salem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted July 21, 2014 Author Share Posted July 21, 2014 QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Jul 21, 2014 -> 08:49 AM) Who's playing SS? Wagner? I really think they need to call up Demichele. Sox also released Jake Floethe (spelling?) from Winston Salem. Floethe hadn't pitched in a long time, and was released a week or two ago. As for SS at B-Ham, they only have four infielders on their roster now - Ravelo (who plays only 1B), Wagner, Farrell and Curley. Curley can play a competent SS, and Wagner is a 3B, so that means Farrell at 2B. Marrero can play 1B too but is listed as an OF. They're a little thin on skill INF's right now (probably why Ravelo played 3B for a game the other night). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGajewski18 Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Jul 21, 2014 -> 08:52 AM) Floethe hadn't pitched in a long time, and was released a week or two ago. As for SS at B-Ham, they only have four infielders on their roster now - Ravelo (who plays only 1B), Wagner, Farrell and Curley. Curley can play a competent SS, and Wagner is a 3B, so that means Farrell at 2B. Marrero can play 1B too but is listed as an OF. They're a little thin on skill INF's right now (probably why Ravelo played 3B for a game the other night). Yeah I saw that, I think they still need another infielder up there, and in my opinion, DeMichele has earned a promotion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted July 21, 2014 Author Share Posted July 21, 2014 QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Jul 21, 2014 -> 08:56 AM) Yeah I saw that, I think they still need another infielder up there, and in my opinion, DeMichele has earned a promotion. Could be, though I'm not entirely convinced he's ready. It would also alleviate some pressure in Kanny on their infield, as someone like Stringer could come up to W-S in a corresponding move. Then one of the rookie infielders, maybe Jake Peter, could head to Kanny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGajewski18 Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Jul 21, 2014 -> 09:20 AM) Could be, though I'm not entirely convinced he's ready. It would also alleviate some pressure in Kanny on their infield, as someone like Stringer could come up to W-S in a corresponding move. Then one of the rookie infielders, maybe Jake Peter, could head to Kanny. I agree. Those would be the promotions I would make. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted July 21, 2014 Author Share Posted July 21, 2014 Carlos Rodon officially assigned to AZL White Sox, per AZL transactions page. Also... Jarrett Casey and Carlos Sanchez to Charlotte, Daniel McCutchen to DL, Justin Jirschele back to WS Dash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 (edited) I've got some great news about our big speedy OF Adam Engel. Apparently he is INSANELY fast. Stoltz says he's faster than Micah..... Nathaniel Stoltz @stoltz_baseball Jul 19 Most of the few players who possess Adam Engel's crazy speed aren't anywhere near as big or strong. Have never timed Engel, but I think he's the superior runner (to Micah Johnson). I think Engel is faster, though. He just flies all over the place. Plus-plus range in center, first to third in a blink. Micah's got tremendous speed, but I've never seen him just explode on the bases like Engel does. If he can even hit .240 with a few walks, he'll be a nice player. Should have some pop, big speed/D value. I've got to say that's the best thing I've heard about Engel. Of course he is too old for his league, but his bat can catch up some, it sounds like his speed and D should carry him. Edited July 22, 2014 by Chilihead90 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzie Ball Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 QUOTE (Chilihead90 @ Jul 22, 2014 -> 02:03 AM) I've got some great news about our big speedy OF Adam Engel. Apparently he is INSANELY fast. Stoltz says he's faster than Micah..... Nathaniel Stoltz @stoltz_baseball Jul 19 Most of the few players who possess Adam Engel's crazy speed aren't anywhere near as big or strong. Have never timed Engel, but I think he's the superior runner (to Micah Johnson). I think Engel is faster, though. He just flies all over the place. Plus-plus range in center, first to third in a blink. Micah's got tremendous speed, but I've never seen him just explode on the bases like Engel does. If he can even hit .240 with a few walks, he'll be a nice player. Should have some pop, big speed/D value. I've got to say that's the best thing I've heard about Engel. Of course he is too old for his league, but his bat can catch up some, it sounds like his speed and D should carry him. Positive stuff but nothing new. BA's best draft tools from 2013: http://www.baseballamerica.com/draft/best-tools-2013-draft/ Engel in there for best athlete, fastest runner and best defensive player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 QUOTE (Ozzie Ball @ Jul 21, 2014 -> 09:04 PM) Positive stuff but nothing new. BA's best draft tools from 2013: http://www.baseballamerica.com/draft/best-tools-2013-draft/ Engel in there for best athlete, fastest runner and best defensive player. Micah Johnson and Adam Engel were in different draft classes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDF Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 btw is that Andrew Mitchell the sox prospect that was mention as best secondary pitch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzie Ball Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 QUOTE (LDF @ Jul 22, 2014 -> 06:39 AM) btw is that Andrew Mitchell the sox prospect that was mention as best secondary pitch? Yes. From his BA draft scouting report "He has the best curveball among college prospects this year, a sharp 80-81 mph bender that can be unhittable.". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsox Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 (edited) What was Engel's injury earlier this year? Edited July 22, 2014 by oldsox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Nathaniel Stoltz @stoltz_baseball 3m Tim Anderson is taking infield today, still has his wrist protected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGajewski18 Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 22, 2014 -> 03:02 PM) Nathaniel Stoltz @stoltz_baseball 3m Tim Anderson is taking infield today, still has his wrist protected. That's encouraging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Nathaniel Stoltz @stoltz_baseball 1m Hardest contact in Dash BP came from Hawkins, Barnum, DeMichele, and Coats, as you'd expect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabiness42 Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 Article in this morning's IndyStar about Park Tudor HS and IU's Micah Johnson: http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/high-...ation/13000593/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ Jul 23, 2014 -> 09:24 AM) Article in this morning's IndyStar about Park Tudor HS and IU's Micah Johnson: http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/high-...ation/13000593/ Nice read. Did not realize he was a Park Tudor kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 Nathaniel Stoltz @stoltz_baseball 41s Danish 86-90 sinker, 73-78 SL, 70-78 change. Offspeeds slower than prior looks. Danish adding and subtracting from all three pitches. Just threw a 70 mph change that was practically a screwball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWSpalehoseCWS Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 23, 2014 -> 12:05 PM) Nathaniel Stoltz @stoltz_baseball 41s Danish 86-90 sinker, 73-78 SL, 70-78 change. Offspeeds slower than prior looks. Danish adding and subtracting from all three pitches. Just threw a 70 mph change that was practically a screwball. I don't know why, but even with his great season he's having, I just can't envision Danish as a SP at the MLB level. I have to keep telling myself that he's ridiculously young, hopefully he proves me wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsox Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Just saw that the Pirates called up Brent Morel from AAA where he was hitting .243 with 3 HR's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 QUOTE (oldsox @ Jul 23, 2014 -> 09:20 PM) Just saw that the Pirates called up Brent Morel from AAA where he was hitting .243 with 3 HR's. Injury replacement, just another body for the bench. Maybe he gives really good back massages or knows the best place in Pittsburgh to get a burrito. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted July 24, 2014 Author Share Posted July 24, 2014 Someone mentioned the other day, Tanner Mendonca's absurd K rate. Check this out... 2013 in Rk League w/ Twins (age 21): 23.1 IP, 37 BB, 23 K (14.3 BB/9, 8.9 K/9) 2014 in Rk League w/ Sox (age 22): 10.2 IP, 2 BB, 20 K (1.7 BB/9, 16.9 K/9) That's quite a turnaround. I've seen a report that he's got serious stuff, velocity and movement, just didn't have any control. If they've got him dialed in control-wise now, that could be a nice find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danman31 Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Anybody catch that Jeffry Santos was the PTBNL in the Doran trade? He's played 8 games in the Appy League affiliate for Houston and I just noticed that lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted July 25, 2014 Author Share Posted July 25, 2014 QUOTE (danman31 @ Jul 25, 2014 -> 02:14 AM) Anybody catch that Jeffry Santos was the PTBNL in the Doran trade? He's played 8 games in the Appy League affiliate for Houston and I just noticed that lol. I tweeted it over FS a while back. Or RT'd some Houston writer, I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 That escalated quickly. http://www.milb.com/multimedia/vpp.jsp?con...37&sid=milb Up close view Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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