by jcookson | May 24, 2013 | Boston Red Sox, David Ortiz, Jackie Bradley, Michael Almanzar, Will Middlebrooks, Xander Bogearts
One of my favorite sources for prospect info over the last few years has been Jason Parks, who writes for Baseball Prospectus and joins with Mike Ferrin on the “Fringe Average” podcast. He likes to emphasize a point that I think we often forget when looking at...
by jcookson | May 3, 2013 | Boston Red Sox, Greenville Drive, Madison Younginer
Taking a look at the Greenville Drive this week, a roster that features a loaded rotation but a lineup weak in prospects. 2012 Season: With manager Carlos Febles at the helm , the Greenville Drive finished the 2012 season at 66-73, missing the South Atlantic League...
by jcookson | Apr 26, 2013 | Blake Swihart, Boston Red Sox, Devin Marrero, Dustin Pedroia, Garin Cecchini, Henry Owens, Jackie Bradley, Sean Coyle, Will Middlebrooks, Xander Bogearts
This week I will be previewing the High A level Salem Red Sox, who feature three Red Sox first round draft picks. 2012 Season: Under manager Billy McMillon, the Salem Red Sox finished the 2012 season at 68-69, missing the Carolina League playoffs. The 2012 club was...
by jcookson | Apr 12, 2013 | Anthony Ranaudo, Boston Red Sox, Brandon Workman, Bryce Brentz, Christian Vazquez, Daniel Bard, Jason Varitek, Kolbrin Vitek, Matt Barnes, Michael Almanzar, Portland Sea Dogs, Xander Bogearts
This week I will be previewing the Double A Portland Sea Dogs, a team filled with the Red Sox system’s top prospects. 2012 Season: Under manager Kevin Boles, the Sea Dogs finished the 2012 season at 68-73, missing out on the playoffs. Outfielder Bryce Brentz...
by jcookson | Apr 5, 2013 | Alex Hassan, Alex Wilson, Allen Webster, Arnie Beyeler, Boston Red Sox, Brock Holt, Bryce Brentz, Chris Carpenter, Craig Breslow, Daniel Nava, David Ortiz, Drew Sutton, Franklin Morales, Jackie Bradley, Jose Iglesias, Lars Anderson, Mauro Gomez, Pawtucket Red Sox, Pedro Beato, Rubby de la Rosa, Ryan Lavarnway, Steven Wright, Terry Doyle, Tim Wakefield
I will be writing a team preview for each of the Red Sox minor league affiliates over the next four weeks. First up the Pawtucket Red Sox, who feature a new manager (Gary DiSarcina), and a roster filled with valuable depth for the major league team as they look to...
