ChiSoxJon Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 First promotion to MLB: Davidson Breakout Hitters: Engel, Michalczewski, Zangari, Davidson Breakout Pitcher: Fulmer, Purke, Stephens, Dopico, Solorzano Org. leader in: AVG.: Engel HR: Zangari RBI: Michalczewski ERA: Adams SO: Guerrero W: Adams - Davidson plays 70+ games in Majors - Fulmer makes MLB Debut before ASG - Coats, Sanchez, Johnson all see time in Majors - Anderson makes MLB Debut in August - Purke reestablishes himself as legitimate organization prospect - Engel's AFL production slightly falls off but he climbs up prospect lists - Adolfo's struggles continue - Sox have at least 4 Top 100 Prospects entering 2017 in a replenishing system Share any other bold predictions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsox Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 QUOTE (ChiSoxJon @ Mar 29, 2016 -> 08:19 AM) First promotion to MLB: Davidson Breakout Hitters: Engel, Michalczewski, Zangari, Davidson Breakout Pitcher: Fulmer, Purke, Stephens, Dopico, Solorzano Org. leader in: AVG.: Engel HR: Zangari RBI: Michalczewski ERA: Adams SO: Guerrero W: Adams - Davidson plays 70+ games in Majors - Fulmer makes MLB Debut before ASG - Coats, Sanchez, Johnson all see time in Majors - Anderson makes MLB Debut in August - Purke reestablishes himself as legitimate organization prospect - Engel's AFL production slightly falls off but he climbs up prospect lists - Adolfo's struggles continue - Sox have at least 4 Top 100 Prospects entering 2017 in a replenishing system Share any other bold predictions Is he recovered from ankle injury yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerksticks Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 I'm saying Coats crushes MiLB pitching and forces his way up, never to go back down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSoxJon Posted March 30, 2016 Author Share Posted March 30, 2016 QUOTE (oldsox @ Mar 30, 2016 -> 08:51 AM) Is he recovered from ankle injury yet? Not sure, but his lack of production and health really worry me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSoxJon Posted March 30, 2016 Author Share Posted March 30, 2016 QUOTE (Jerksticks @ Mar 30, 2016 -> 09:56 AM) I'm saying Coats crushes MiLB pitching and forces his way up, never to go back down. I agree, he can be a starting OF a weaker MLB team, 4th on the South Side, rather see him get ABs though at least for now, same with Davidson and Sanchez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsoxhurt35 Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 My bold prediction: Matt Davidson hits .280 with 25 HRs before called up due to a struggling Avi. Davidson IIRC had more RBIs than Ks this spring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsoxhurt35 Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 (edited) QUOTE (ChiSoxJon @ Mar 30, 2016 -> 08:02 AM) Not sure, but his lack of production and health really worry me I've been following him since he signed. Is he going to Kannapolis this season? Or is he too young still? Trey M. is the player I follow the most even though Rondon was my guy a couple years ago. Edited March 30, 2016 by SouthSideSale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSoxJon Posted March 30, 2016 Author Share Posted March 30, 2016 QUOTE (SouthSideSale @ Mar 30, 2016 -> 10:47 AM) My bold prediction: Matt Davidson hits .280 with 25 HRs before called up due to a struggling Avi. Davidson IIRC had more RBIs than Ks this spring. I hope Davidson is called up before he hits another 25 over the fence, I don't see Avi struggling however, I think if he stays healthy he really adds to the lineup I like Davidson as a 3B/1B/DH with power and now can just hit hopefully, Abreu has no back-up at first besides maybe Sands and Saladino possibly, so I really hope he's up by June Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSoxJon Posted March 30, 2016 Author Share Posted March 30, 2016 QUOTE (SouthSideSale @ Mar 30, 2016 -> 10:47 AM) I've been following him since he signed. Is he going to Kannapolis this season? Or is he too young still? Trey M. is the player I follow the most even though Rondon was my guy a couple years ago. Good chance he is in Kanny this year, although his numbers don't show he deserves it I'm also big on Michalczewski, I think he develops and displays more power this season and climbs up prospect lists Rondon had a MLB glove as a teenager, really hope he can turn his bat around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 I think this is the year some of the first Latin American classes start to make some noise on the prospect lists. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmarComing25 Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Eddy Alvarez continues hitting in AA, puts himself on the radar for a big-league role in 2017-2018. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSoxJon Posted March 30, 2016 Author Share Posted March 30, 2016 QUOTE (OmarComing25 @ Mar 30, 2016 -> 12:01 PM) Eddy Alvarez continues hitting in AA, puts himself on the radar for a big-league role in 2017-2018. I'll be pleasantly if Alvarez ever becomes a decent MLBer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 QUOTE (ChiSoxJon @ Mar 30, 2016 -> 09:02 AM) Not sure, but his lack of production and health really worry me I wouldn't read into production issues with him at all. His first year he was 17 and skipped DSL all together. 2nd year he improved quite a bit, then missed time to that injury. He should start the year in Great Falls - I think Kanny is too much for him yet, but they may push him. He'd probably see A-ball later in the year. His leg is fully healed and he's been playing in games on the back fields. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 QUOTE (ChiSoxJon @ Mar 29, 2016 -> 09:19 AM) First promotion to MLB: Davidson Breakout Hitters: Engel, Michalczewski, Zangari, Davidson Breakout Pitcher: Fulmer, Purke, Stephens, Dopico, Solorzano Org. leader in: AVG.: Engel HR: Zangari RBI: Michalczewski ERA: Adams SO: Guerrero W: Adams - Davidson plays 70+ games in Majors - Fulmer makes MLB Debut before ASG - Coats, Sanchez, Johnson all see time in Majors - Anderson makes MLB Debut in August - Purke reestablishes himself as legitimate organization prospect - Engel's AFL production slightly falls off but he climbs up prospect lists - Adolfo's struggles continue - Sox have at least 4 Top 100 Prospects entering 2017 in a replenishing system Share any other bold predictions I can see cases for most of those. But Engel leading in AVG seems like a loooooooong stretch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 I'll echo that Coats sees MLB time and is probably at least an MLB 4th OF right now. Adding a few of my own... --Kannapolis has a huge season, especially on offense, led by Johan Cruz, Landon Lassiter and Corey Zangari, all of whom have big years at the plate. --Here's one people will think is nuts: Danny Hayes hits well enough in AAA that he becomes an option as LHH DH/1B option for the big club. Sees Chicago in 2016. --Tim Anderson struggles badly at the plate from mid-April through at least May, probably into June. Slowly adjusts, looks major league ready around end of season, for a September call-up. But ends up being better defensively in 2016 than offensively. --None of the starters in Charlotte (that are currently in the org) look good in AAA, and the team struggles to find someone to bridge to Fulmer. --Some surprisingly good relievers will come from Charlotte, including Aumont and Smith, possibly Wall. --Despite being prospect-laden, the BHAM offense mostly struggles, with only Alvarez and Hawkins looking good there, at least in the first half. --Danish struggles again, begins to slide down lists pretty quickly. --Everyone is looking at Adams and Guerrero in the Dash rotation, but I'll bet Lowry and Thompson put up numbers almost as good. Which is good because the lineup in Winston-Salem looks horrible. --Aaron Bummer pops up as a prospect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsox Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Mar 31, 2016 -> 08:36 PM) I'll echo that Coats sees MLB time and is probably at least an MLB 4th OF right now. Adding a few of my own... --Kannapolis has a huge season, especially on offense, led by Johan Cruz, Landon Lassiter and Corey Zangari, all of whom have big years at the plate. --Here's one people will think is nuts: Danny Hayes hits well enough in AAA that he becomes an option as LHH DH/1B option for the big club. Sees Chicago in 2016. --Tim Anderson struggles badly at the plate from mid-April through at least May, probably into June. Slowly adjusts, looks major league ready around end of season, for a September call-up. But ends up being better defensively in 2016 than offensively. --None of the starters in Charlotte (that are currently in the org) look good in AAA, and the team struggles to find someone to bridge to Fulmer. --Some surprisingly good relievers will come from Charlotte, including Aumont and Smith, possibly Wall. --Despite being prospect-laden, the BHAM offense mostly struggles, with only Alvarez and Hawkins looking good there, at least in the first half. --Danish struggles again, begins to slide down lists pretty quickly. --Everyone is looking at Adams and Guerrero in the Dash rotation, but I'll bet Lowry and Thompson put up numbers almost as good. Which is good because the lineup in Winston-Salem looks horrible. --Aaron Bummer pops up as a prospect. Blake Smith? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 QUOTE (oldsox @ Apr 1, 2016 -> 07:43 AM) Blake Smith? Yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsox Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 (edited) QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Mar 31, 2016 -> 09:36 PM) I'll echo that Coats sees MLB time and is probably at least an MLB 4th OF right now. Adding a few of my own... --Kannapolis has a huge season, especially on offense, led by Johan Cruz, Landon Lassiter and Corey Zangari, all of whom have big years at the plate. --Here's one people will think is nuts: Danny Hayes hits well enough in AAA that he becomes an option as LHH DH/1B option for the big club. Sees Chicago in 2016. --Tim Anderson struggles badly at the plate from mid-April through at least May, probably into June. Slowly adjusts, looks major league ready around end of season, for a September call-up. But ends up being better defensively in 2016 than offensively. --None of the starters in Charlotte (that are currently in the org) look good in AAA, and the team struggles to find someone to bridge to Fulmer. --Some surprisingly good relievers will come from Charlotte, including Aumont and Smith, possibly Wall. --Despite being prospect-laden, the BHAM offense mostly struggles, with only Alvarez and Hawkins looking good there, at least in the first half. --Danish struggles again, begins to slide down lists pretty quickly. --Everyone is looking at Adams and Guerrero in the Dash rotation, but I'll bet Lowry and Thompson put up numbers almost as good. Which is good because the lineup in Winston-Salem looks horrible. --Aaron Bummer pops up as a prospect. I'm with you on Danny Hayes. He should have first base all to himself at Charlotte. Northsider, who do you think is the better first base prospect: Hayes or Rangel Ravelo? Edited April 1, 2016 by oldsox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 QUOTE (oldsox @ Apr 1, 2016 -> 11:26 AM) Northsider, who do you think is the better first base prospect: Hayes or Rangel Ravelo? Right now? Probably still Ravelo. He missed a lot of last year to injury though, and I don't know the exact nature of that injury. Both play the position well, both draw lots of walks, both have power that hasn't materialized enough in games yet. But Ravelo was playing at the same levels at much younger ages, hit for much higher average consistently and struck out less. Ravelo is still just 23 right now, while Hayes is 25. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Sox Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Mar 31, 2016 -> 09:36 PM) --Here's one people will think is nuts: Danny Hayes hits well enough in AAA that he becomes an option as LHH DH/1B option for the big club. Sees Chicago in 2016. Yup, that's nuts. Hayes hit .248 with just 7 HRs as a 24 y/o in AA. The season before he was ok in Kanny despite being fairly old for the league--certainly nothing special. I love the walks too but I just don't see the bat. Of course, I hope I am completely wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 QUOTE (Dizzy Sox @ Apr 4, 2016 -> 12:27 AM) Yup, that's nuts. Hayes hit .248 with just 7 HRs as a 24 y/o in AA. The season before he was ok in Kanny despite being fairly old for the league--certainly nothing special. I love the walks too but I just don't see the bat. Of course, I hope I am completely wrong. I'm glad someone called me out on that. Gives me a chance to add context. Hayes was taken in the 9th round, as a signability pick. Went to Kanny (skipped rookie ball), and did... OK. Decent average, not much power, got on base, hit doubles, played good defense. Then in 2015, Hayes skips A+ to go straight to AA. It's key to understand that the jump from A+ to AA is considered the biggest jump within the minors anyway, and he did that plus another level. His first 20 games go predictably: .153/.247/.222, 17 K vs 8 BB, 0 HR in 81 PA. Then he adjusts, and from early May to the end of the season he goes .270/.417/.390, 90 BB, 90 K, 7 HR in 453 PA. So aside from the power, that's a pretty good season in AA for a fringe prospect. Now as far as the power goes, he shows significant raw in BP, so there is reason to believe the power will show up in time (similar to Rangel Ravelo). He was also named the best defensive 1B in the Southern League, which isn't a huge thing but it helps his overall cause. I am not saying he's likely to be a starting 1B in the majors. But I am saying, I think he will do pretty well in AAA, could add significant power numbers, and look like a legit option for LHH DH as the season goes on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boopa1219 Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 QUOTE (ChiSoxJon @ Mar 30, 2016 -> 09:02 AM) Not sure, but his lack of production and health really worry me He just turned 19 let's calm down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsoxhurt35 Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Mar 31, 2016 -> 08:36 PM) I'll echo that Coats sees MLB time and is probably at least an MLB 4th OF right now. Adding a few of my own... --Kannapolis has a huge season, especially on offense, led by Johan Cruz, Landon Lassiter and Corey Zangari, all of whom have big years at the plate. --Here's one people will think is nuts: Danny Hayes hits well enough in AAA that he becomes an option as LHH DH/1B option for the big club. Sees Chicago in 2016. --Tim Anderson struggles badly at the plate from mid-April through at least May, probably into June. Slowly adjusts, looks major league ready around end of season, for a September call-up. But ends up being better defensively in 2016 than offensively. --None of the starters in Charlotte (that are currently in the org) look good in AAA, and the team struggles to find someone to bridge to Fulmer. --Some surprisingly good relievers will come from Charlotte, including Aumont and Smith, possibly Wall. --Despite being prospect-laden, the BHAM offense mostly struggles, with only Alvarez and Hawkins looking good there, at least in the first half. --Danish struggles again, begins to slide down lists pretty quickly. --Everyone is looking at Adams and Guerrero in the Dash rotation, but I'll bet Lowry and Thompson put up numbers almost as good. Which is good because the lineup in Winston-Salem looks horrible. --Aaron Bummer pops up as a prospect. I hope Aumont replaces Petricka. Lowry is intriguing for sure. My main 3 to watch: Anderson, Adams and Trey M. Fulmer will be another one but he's close to the majors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 QUOTE (SouthSideSale @ Mar 30, 2016 -> 07:47 AM) My bold prediction: Matt Davidson hits .280 with 25 HRs before called up due to a struggling Avi. Davidson IIRC had more RBIs than Ks this spring. I like this prediction. The guy who I pick to be the surprise player of the org is Davidson. There was something significantly different about him this spring and I hope we see it continue in Charlotte and eventually in Chicago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsoxhurt35 Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Apr 5, 2016 -> 11:23 AM) I like this prediction. The guy who I pick to be the surprise player of the org is Davidson. There was something significantly different about him this spring and I hope we see it continue in Charlotte and eventually in Chicago. Each AB watching Avi is making me want Davidson DHing. I hope he has a clear head and rakes. Hope he blooms late into something we traded for. I liked that stat this spring about more RBIs than Ks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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