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The season is upon us! Chris and Ian are pumped to preview the imminent MLB season (since delayed 24 hours) and hope you're ready too. The guys discussed what prospects (and graduates) are most likely to impact the MLB club this year on the mound and in the lineup. We also just updated the #SP60 coming out of MLB camp, and the guys discussed Bryan Mata's short drop, Garrett Whitlocks big rise, and more. Plus the Matt Barnes COVID scare and what it said about the team's depth this year, and as always, your terrific emails led to some great discussion about the draft, Gilberto Jimenez and... David Price? Thanks for writing in and make sure to send your questions to podcast@soxprospects.com  0:00 - Intros, housekeeping, email us and remember to check us out on Patreon 3:40 - News from camp 17:00 - #SP60 rankings update 30:50 - MLB season prospect review 1:10:15 - Mailbag Players Mentioned Matt Barnes  Matt Andriese  Garrett Whitlock  Garrett Richards  Eduardo Rodriguez  Tanner Houck  AJ Politi  Josh Winckowski  Bryan Mata  Connor Seabold  Thaddeus Ward  Nick Yorke  Eduard Bazardo  Jonathan Arauz  Stephen Gonsalves  Raynel Espinal  Kevin McCarthy  Durbin Feltman  Jarren Duran  Bobby Dalbec  Christian Vazquez  Chris Herrmann  Connor Wong  Jett Bandy  Ronaldo Hernandez  Jeter Downs  Michael Chavis  Christian Arroyo  Hector Rondon  Tyler Olson  Michael Gettys  Kiké Hernández  Brock Holt  Gilberto Jimenez  David Price  We also want to thank our in-residence musical guest, The Ludlow Thieves. Check them out on YouTube and Spotify. Got something to say? We love talking about what you want to hear about. Make sure to email us.      Podcast Twitter Links:  @SPChrisHatfield @IanCundall @SoxProspects Love the show? Want to help us out while also getting exclusive goodies? Support the podcast by contributing to us on Patreon! Go to Sox Prospects on Patreon for the details.    Subscribe on iTunes (please rate and review!) Subscribe on Stitcher (please rate and review!) Listen on Spotify Listen on YouTube Listen on Google Play Music Podcast Archive  

We are less than a week away from the start of the 2021 Major League Baseball season and the guys want to get going already. Chris and Ian have the latest analysis of the big league lineup. They start with the rotation, and what Tanner Houck and Connor Seabold need to do in Worcester. For hitters, the guys talk through what to do with Michael Chavis, Bobby Dalbec and Jarren Duran, as well as the surprising spring of Jonathan Arauz. They also discuss the various rule changes that will be tried out in the minors this year. And as always, we get to the mailbag and your terrific questions.Thanks for writing in and make sure to send your questions to podcast@soxprospects.com  0:00 - Intros, housekeeping, email us and remember to check us out on Patreon 4:00 - This year’s pitching staff 21:00 - Explaining opt-outs 35:40 - Hitters likely to make the club 57:00 - Mailbag 1:06:00 - Minor League rule changes 1:13:00 - More mailbag Players Mentioned Tanner Houck  Connor Seabold Matt Andriese  Colton Brewer  Phillips Valdez  Matt Barnes  Adam Ottavino  Hiro Sawamura  Ryan Brasier  Austin Brice  Marcus Walden  Kevin McCarthy  Chris Herrmann  John Schreiber  Michael Chavis  Christian Arroyo  Franchy Cordero  Marwin Gonzalez  Kike Hernandez  Bobby Dalbec  Hunter Renfroe  Jonathan Arauz  Jarren Duran  Jeisson Rosario  Cesar Puello  Garrett Whitlock  Marcus Wilson  Gilberto Jimenez  We also want to thank our in-residence musical guest, The Ludlow Thieves. Check them out on YouTube and Spotify. Got something to say? We love talking about what you want to hear about. Make sure to email us.      Podcast Twitter Links:  @SPChrisHatfield @IanCundall @SoxProspects Love the show? Want to help us out while also getting exclusive goodies? Support the podcast by contributing to us on Patreon! Go to Sox Prospects on Patreon for the details.    Subscribe on iTunes (please rate and review!) Subscribe on Stitcher (please rate and review!) Listen on Spotify Listen on YouTube Listen on Google Play Music Podcast Archive

Chris and Ian have a metric ton of emails to go through. We put out a call for questions and you all stepped it up. Awesome work. Before getting after the emails, the guys go over details from camp. In particular they break down the position players and pitchers who have shown something in camp. They go into details on how the alternate site will return due to the delay of the start of the AAA season. The guys welcome Zach Bryant to the club, who is the player who was named later for Josh Osich. And then Chris and Ian get to the mailbag and your terrific questions. Thanks for writing in and make sure to send your questions to podcast@soxprospects.com  0:00 - Intros, housekeeping, email us and remember to check us out on Patreon 5:45 - News from camp 18:00 - Quick hits on position players 30:45 - Alternate site details 37:00 - Quick hits on pitchers 50:00 - Mailbag Players Mentioned Tristan Casas  Gilberto Jimenez  Xander Bogaerts  Jonathan Arauz  Bobby Dalbec  Jarren Duran  Michael Chavis  Nick Yorke  Jeter Downs  Bryan Mata  Connor Seabold  Tanner Houck  Thaddeus Ward  Jay Groome  Durbin Feltman  Eduard Bazardo  Garrett Whitlock  Zach Bryant  Nick Pivetta  Miguel Bleis  Bradley Blalock  Brainer Bonaci  Christian Vazquez  Andrew Benintendi  We also want to thank our in-residence musical guest, The Ludlow Thieves. Check them out on YouTube and Spotify. Got something to say? We love talking about what you want to hear about. Make sure to email us.      Podcast Twitter Links:  @SPChrisHatfield @IanCundall @SoxProspects Love the show? Want to help us out while also getting exclusive goodies? Support the podcast by contributing to us on Patreon! Go to Sox Prospects on Patreon for the details.    Subscribe on iTunes (please rate and review!) Subscribe on Stitcher (please rate and review!) Listen on Spotify Listen on YouTube Listen on Google Play Music Podcast Archive    

 Chris and Ian continue their Offseason interview series and welcome Red Sox Executive VP and Assistant General Manager Eddie Romero to the podcast. Eddie shares how he got into the game and his early days with the club. He goes into detail with the changes the club has made to improve its presence in the Dominican Republic. He shares some interesting stories of players the club has scouted and signed internationally. Before getting into the interview, Chris and Ian talk through the latest moves, including the acquisition of catching prospect Ronaldo Hernandez from the Rays for Chris Mazza and Jeffrey Springs. Plus they go over the release of the spring training camp roster. And finally, as a reminder, next episode we’re going to focus on your emails, and if you have a question, email us 0:00 - Intros, housekeeping, email us and remember to check us out on Patreon 6:00 - Sox acquire Ronaldo Hernandez 15:00 - Spring Training Camp Roster 21:00 - Changes to the minor league season 33:40 - Interview with Eddie Romero Players Mentioned Ronaldo Hernandez  Nick Sogard  Chris Mazza  Jeffrey Springs  John Schreiber  Nick Yorke  AJ Politi  Kole Cottam  Chris Herrmann  Christian Vazquez  Michael Chavis  Darwinzon Hernandez  Anderson Espinoza  Rafael Devers  Bryan Mata  Eduard Bazardo  Gilberto Jimenez  Daniel Flores  Miguel Bleis  Yizreel Burnet  Enderso Lira  Ahbram Liendo  Alvaro Mejias  Brainer Bonaci  Ceddanne Rafaela  Aldo Ramirez  Jorge Rodriguez  Chih-Jung Liu  We also want to thank our in-residence musical guest, The Ludlow Thieves. Check them out on YouTube and Spotify. Got something to say? We love talking about what you want to hear about. Make sure to email us.      Podcast Twitter Links:  @SPChrisHatfield @IanCundall @SoxProspects Love the show? Want to help us out while also getting exclusive goodies? Support the podcast by contributing to us on Patreon! Go to Sox Prospects on Patreon for the details.    Subscribe on iTunes (please rate and review!) Subscribe on Stitcher (please rate and review!) Listen on Spotify Listen on YouTube Listen on Google Play Music Podcast Archive

Beware the tenth of February. The Emergency podcast horn is blaring again. Andrew Benintendi is now a Kansas City Royal. Chris and Ian break down the trade to discuss what we know now and what we won’t know for a little while. They break down why the Sox went in the direction of the multiple players to be named later. After recording this episode, the front office made another move and Chris and Ian got back on the line to record their thoughts on that signing as well as the other offseason moves. We take a quick stroll through the mailbag. And finally, Chris and Ian pay heartfelt tributes to Ron Johnson and Pedro Gomez. 0:00 - Intros, housekeeping, email us and remember to check us out on Patreon 2:00 - Benintendi traded 37:00 - Marwin Gonzalez signs 48:15 - More offseason news 50:00 - Mailbag 59:15 - RIP Ron Johnson and Pedro Gomez Players Mentioned   Andrew Benintendi  Franchy Cordero  Josh Winckowski  Eduard Bazardo  Jackie Bradley  Travis Shaw  Mauricio Dubon  Marwin Gonzalez  Enrique Hernandez  Michael Chavis  Christian Arroyo  Hirokazu Sawamura  Joel Payamps  Chris Herrmann    We also want to thank our in-residence musical guest, The Ludlow Thieves. Check them out on YouTube and Spotify.   Got something to say? We love talking about what you want to hear about. Make sure to email us.      Podcast Twitter Links:  @SPChrisHatfield @IanCundall @SoxProspects Love the show? Want to help us out while also getting exclusive goodies? Support the podcast by contributing to us on Patreon! Go to Sox Prospects on Patreon for the details.    Subscribe on iTunes (please rate and review!) Subscribe on Stitcher (please rate and review!) Listen on Spotify Listen on YouTube Listen on Google Play Music Podcast Archive

Chris and Ian welcome Red Sox Senior VP of Baseball Operations Ben Crockett—who was promoted from VP of Player Development shortly after this episode was recorded!—to the podcast. The guys discuss the most unusual year that shall not be named. Crockett shares his thoughts on the alternate training site. He talks through what the year ahead will look like. And finally the guys talk to him about some of the more interesting player development stories. Before getting into the interview, Chris and Ian talk through the latest moves, including the Adam Ottavino trade, and read your emails. 0:00 - Intros, housekeeping, email us and remember to check us out on Patreon 4:30 - Transactions and news 28:00 - Mailbag 35:30 - Looking back on 200 episodes 42:45 - Interview with Ben Crockett     Players Mentioned   Frank German  Adam Ottavino  Enrique Hernandez  Garrett Richards  Jose Adames  Zac Grotz  Matt Carasiti  Jay Groome  Rafael Devers  Michael Chavis  Javier Guerra  Mauricio Dubon  Tanner Houck  Jeter Downs  Triston Casas  Gilberto Jimenez  Nick Yorke  Blaze Jordan  Eduard Bazardo  Brayan Bello  Bradley Blalock  Aldo Ramirez  We also want to thank our in-residence musical guest, The Ludlow Thieves. Check them out on YouTube and Spotify.   Got something to say? We love talking about what you want to hear about. Make sure to email us.      Podcast Twitter Links:  @SPChrisHatfield @IanCundall @SoxProspects Love the show? Want to help us out while also getting exclusive goodies? Support the podcast by contributing to us on Patreon! Go to Sox Prospects on Patreon for the details.    Subscribe on iTunes (please rate and review!) Subscribe on Stitcher (please rate and review!) Listen on Spotify Listen on YouTube Listen on Google Play Music Podcast Archive

Chris and Ian welcome Red Sox Chief Baseball Officer Chaim Bloom to celebrate our 200th episode. The guys discuss Bloom’s first year at the helm of the Red Sox, as well as Bloom’s start in the game. Bloom also talks through his experience at the Rays, taking the helm of an organization during a season altered drastically by a global pandemic, roster management, the draft, and much more.  0:00 - Intros, housekeeping, email us and remember to check us out on Patreon 4:30 - News: Chatham traded, Pedroia not returning 15:45 - Interview with Chaim Bloom Players Mentioned   CJ Chatham  Jonathan Arauz  Christian Arroyo  Jeremy Rivera  Dustin Pedroia  Darwinzon Hernandez  Nick Pivetta  Connor Seabold  Nick Yorke    We also want to thank our in-residence musical guest, The Ludlow Thieves. Check them out on YouTube and Spotify.   Got something to say? We love talking about what you want to hear about. Make sure to email us.     Love the show? Want to help us out while also getting exclusive goodies? Support the podcast by contributing to us on Patreon! Go to Sox Prospects on Patreon for the details.  Podcast Twitter Links:  @SPChrisHatfield @IanCundall @SoxProspects Subscribe on iTunes (please rate and review!) Subscribe on Stitcher (please rate and review!) Listen on Spotify Listen on YouTube Listen on Google Play Music Podcast Archive

Welcome to 2021. The Commissioner is telling teams to prepare to start the season on time. Free agency and the hot stove are both heating up as well. And our episode is setting the table for bigger things to come. Still, we have some interesting moves to analyze, both made by the Red Sox and by other clubs. Another set of international free agents have begun to sign, and Chris and Ian have the run down on them and the first round of non-roster invitees. Additionally, rumors have been flying about a possible trade involving a young outfielder, and the guys share their thoughts before we crack open the mailbag for your questions.    0:00 - Intros, housekeeping, email us and remember to check us out on Patreon   4:00 - Moves that didn’t happen   18:00 - Moves that did happen   32:00 - Minor transactions   35:45 - International free agency   41:00 - Benintendi trade rumors   47:15 - Mailbag   Players Mentioned   Alex Verdugo    Jeter Downs    Hunter Renfroe    Martin Perez    Matt Andriese    Daniel Gossett    Eduardo Rodriguez    Garrett Whitlock    Nick Pivetta    Deivy Grullon    Connor Wong    Johnny Pereda    Roldani Baldwin    Austin Rei    Rusney Castillo    Rafael Devers    Christian Vazquez    Xander Bogaerts    Miguel Bleis    Juan Chacon    Andrew Benintendi    Josh Ockimey    Seth Blair    Stephen Gonsalves    Raynel Espinal    Cesar Puello    Caleb Simpson    Kevin McCarthy    Jarren Duran    Eduard Bazardo    Durbin Feltman    Bobby Dalbec    More International Signings here      We also want to thank our in-residence musical guest, The Ludlow Thieves. Check them out on YouTube and Spotify.     Got something to say? We love talking about what you want to hear about. Make sure to email us.       Love the show? Want to help us out while also getting exclusive goodies? Support the podcast by contributing to us on Patreon! Go to Sox Prospects on Patreon for the details.    Podcast Twitter Links:  @SPChrisHatfield @IanCundall @SoxProspects Subscribe on iTunes (please rate and review!)   Subscribe on Stitcher (please rate and review!)   Listen on Spotify   Listen on YouTube   Listen on Google Play Music Podcast Archive 

It’s December, and despite the lack of major league player movement Chris and Ian had plenty to discuss. We finally know what the realignment of the minor leagues looks like and which teams that will remain a part of the Red Sox system. There have been some moves to look at as we welcome Hunter Renfroe and Garrett Whitlock to Boston. Chris and Ian take a quick trip through the winter leagues. We released new rankings and go into detail on a few of the guys who made significant moves. And finally, the guys get to your excellent questions.   0:00 - Intros, housekeeping, email us and remember to check us out on Patreon 3:50 - Minor League affiliate shuffle 15:50 - Rule 5 recap 23:00 - Hunter Renfroe signing 29:00 - News from the winter leagues 34:00 - Rankings update 50:00 - Mailbag   Players Mentioned   Garrett Whitlock  Brian Johnson  Hector Velazquez  Tyreque Reed  Kaleb Ort  Hunter Renfroe  Michael Chavis  Jarren Duran  Alan Marrero  Denyi Reyes  Gilberto Jimenez  Jay Groome  Aldo Ramirez  Noah Song  Brainer Bonaci  Matthew Lugo  Jorge Rodriguez  Chih-Jung Liu  Christian Koss  Jeremy Wu-Yelland  Brendan Cellucci  Bryan Mata  Darwinzon Hernandez  Tanner Houck  Mookie Betts  Dustin Pedroia  Andrew Benintendi    We also want to thank our in-residence musical guest, The Ludlow Thieves. Check them out on YouTube and Spotify.   Got something to say? We love talking about what you want to hear about. Make sure to email us.     Love the show? Want to help us out while also getting exclusive goodies? Support the podcast by contributing to us on Patreon! Go to Sox Prospects on Patreon for the details.  Podcast Twitter Links:  @SPChrisHatfield @IanCundall @SoxProspects Subscribe on iTunes (please rate and review!) Subscribe on Stitcher (please rate and review!) Listen on Spotify Listen on YouTube Listen on Google Play Music Podcast Archive 

Making his seventh appearance on the podcast, Alex Speier joins Chris and Ian for an enjoyable conversation. The guys discuss his prospect rankings, the challenges of ranking players who have missed a full year of development, and how much weight to put on performance at alternate training sites. And as always, the discussion crosses into so much more. Prior to talking with Alex, Chris and Ian go over the latest offseason news, including a just-announced trade, and pop open the mailbag to answer your questions.  0:00 - Intros, housekeeping, email us and remember to check us out on Patreon 2:30 - Offseason News 7:45 - Mailbag 26:30 - Alex Speier interview Players Mentioned   Michael Gettys  Yoan Aybar  Christian Koss  Denyi Reyes  Austin Brice  Triston Casas  Jeter Downs  Bobby Dalbec  Bryan Mata  Jarren Duran  Jay Groome  Gilberto Jimenez  Tanner Houck  Nick Yorke  Thaddeus Ward  Connor Seabold  Rafael Devers  Noah Song  Aldo Ramirez  Chris Murphy  Brayan Bello  William Cuevas  Brendan Cellucci  AJ Politi  Andrew Benintendi  Garin Cecchini  We also want to thank our in-residence musical guest, The Ludlow Thieves. Check them out on YouTube and Spotify. Got something to say? We love talking about what you want to hear about. Make sure to email us.     Love the show? Want to help us out while also getting exclusive goodies? Support the podcast by contributing to us on Patreon! Go to Sox Prospects on Patreon for the details.  Podcast Twitter Links:  @SPChrisHatfield @IanCundall @SoxProspects Subscribe on iTunes (please rate and review!) Subscribe on Stitcher (please rate and review!) Listen on Spotify Listen on YouTube Listen on Google Play Music Podcast Archive 

It's mid-November, and finally... some minor league scouting updates to discuss! Ian and Chris have the goods from the Fall Instructional League in Fort Myers, where 62 of the Red Sox' top farmhands spent 5.5 weeks. We've got who impressed and who disappointed with their showings. Plus, the guys preview who might be protected on Friday from selection in the Rule 5 draft (and how that list has changed based on Fall Instructs reports), who's playing abroad this winter, and of course, your emails.  0:00 - Intros, housekeeping, email us and remember to check us out on Patreon  6:10 - Rule 5 preview 21:00 - Offseason leagues 25:45 - Fall Instructs 1:06:00 - Mailbag Players Mentioned Bryan Mata  Connor Seabold  Conner Wong  Jay Groome  Eduard Bazardo  Hudson Potts  Jeisson Rosario  Deivy Grullon  Gilberto Jimenez  Triston Casas  Aldo Ramirez  Brainer Bonaci  Chris Murphy  Brayan Bello  Nick Decker  Matthew Lugo  Cameron Cannon  Chih-Jung Liu  Eduardo Lopez  Darel Belen  Eduardo Vaughan  Juan Chacon  Wilkelman Gonzalez  Nick Yorke  Blaze Jordan  Shane Drohan  Jeremy Wu-Yelland  Brian Van Belle  Jordan Divalerio  We also want to thank our in-residence musical guest, The Ludlow Thieves. Check them out on YouTube and Spotify. Got something to say? We love talking about what you want to hear about. Make sure to email us.     Love the show? Want to help us out while also getting exclusive goodies? Support the podcast by contributing to us on Patreon! Go to Sox Prospects on Patreon for the details.  Podcast Twitter Links:  @SPChrisHatfield @IanCundall @SoxProspects Subscribe on iTunes (please rate and review!) Subscribe on Stitcher (please rate and review!) Listen on Spotify Listen on YouTube Listen on Google Play Music Podcast Archive 

The winter meetings are still off in the future, but baseball’s offseason is in full swing. The Sox brought back several minor league free agents. Oh, and Alex Cora is back with the club to manage. In addition, we have a run down on important upcoming dates for the offseason. The guys talk through the players who will need to be protected on the 40-man before the rule 5 draft. Ian and Chris discuss the future of the minor leagues. And we wrap it all up with another installment of the 80-grade mailbag.    0:00 - Intros, housekeeping, email us and remember to check us out on Patreon 4:10 - Offseason news 9:50 - Minor League free agent signings 19:00 - Alex Cora returns to helm the Sox 30:20 - Important offseason dates 44:50 - Future of the minors 51:50 - Mailbag Players Mentioned Roldani Baldwin  Seth Blair  Raynel Espinal  Stephen Gonsalves  Joey Meneses  Johan Mieses  Josh Ockimey  Jhonny Pereda  Caleb Simpson  Martin Perez  Josh Tobias  Jay Groome  Bryan Mata  Hudson Potts  Jeisson Rosario  Connor Seabold  Conner Wong  Eduard Bazardo  Pedro Castellanos  Kutter Crawford  Jerry Downs  Joan Martinez  Alex Scherff  Zach Schellenger  Thaddeus Ward  Durbin Feltman  Kevin Garcia  Rusney Castillo  Nick Pivetta  Tanner Houck  Dustin Pedroia  Chris Martin  We also want to thank our in-residence musical guest, The Ludlow Thieves. Check them out on YouTube and Spotify. Got something to say? We love talking about what you want to hear about. Make sure to email us.     Love the show? Want to help us out while also getting exclusive goodies? Support the podcast by contributing to us on Patreon! Go to Sox Prospects on Patreon for the details.  Podcast Twitter Links:  @SPChrisHatfield @IanCundall @SoxProspects Subscribe on iTunes (please rate and review!) Subscribe on Stitcher (please rate and review!) Listen on Spotify Listen on YouTube Listen on Google Play Music Podcast Archive 

The 2020 season has successfully drawn to a close, bringing us to an offseason that promises great change for the Red Sox. With nine players already gone from the roster, Chris and Ian went player-by-player through the remaining members of the 40-man roster in an attempt to predict who will stay, who will go, and what those who are still around will be doing next season. Plus, some questions about Jackie Bradley’s future with the club now that he’s a free agent, and more of your great questions!  0:00 - Intros, housekeeping, email us and remember to check us out on Patreon 6:25 - Early offseason moves 19:50 - Reshaping the 40 man 58:45 - Mailbag Players Mentioned   Domingo Tapia  Rusney Castillo Dustin Pedroia  Christian Vazquez  Xander Bogaerts  Matt Barnes  Eduardo Rodriguez  Andrew Benintendi  Rafael Devers  Marcus Walden  Ryan Brasier  Colton Brewer  Michael Chavis  Josh Taylor  Darwinzon Hernandez  Ryan Weber  CJ Chatham  Kyle Hart  Yoan Aybar  Marcus Wilson  Martin Perez  Chris Mazza  Kevin Plawecki  Austin Brice  Jeffrey Springs  Matt Hall  Alex Verdugo  Phillips Valdez  Robert Stock  Nick Pivetta  Jairo Munoz  Deivy Grullion  Christian Arroyo  Tanner Houck  Jackie Bradley  We also want to thank our in-residence musical guest, The Ludlow Thieves. Check them out on YouTube and Spotify. Got something to say? We love talking about what you want to hear about. Make sure to email us.     Love the show? Want to help us out while also getting exclusive goodies? Support the podcast by contributing to us on Patreon! Go to Sox Prospects on Patreon for the details.  Podcast Twitter Links:  @SPChrisHatfield @IanCundall @SoxProspects Subscribe on iTunes (please rate and review!) Subscribe on Stitcher (please rate and review!) Listen on Spotify Listen on YouTube Listen on Google Play Music Podcast Archive 

The sprint that was the 2020 season has drawn to a close, and while it may not seem like it, Chris and Ian had plenty to look back on. There were plenty of debuts to digest, so the guys looked back on the first taste of MLB for Bobby Dalbec, Tanner Houck, and others, plus examine what the team's (probable) positioning at number 4 in next year's draft really means. Meanwhile, what did we learn from the action at Sim City in Pawtucket? Is there anything to be gleaned from this experiment in player development? Who stood out? And baseball is not done yet - it's time for the Fall Instructional League, and we're breaking down the roster. Plus, as always, your superlative emails! For the full Fall Instructional League roster, see our post 0:00 - Intros, housekeeping, email us and remember to check us out on Patreon 4:45 - MLB season recap 43:30 - Looking back at the Alternate Training Site 1:01:00 - Looking ahead to Fall Instructs 1:22:45 - Mailbag Players Mentioned Andrew Bennintendi  Jay Groome  Bobby Dalbec  Michael Chavis  Jonathan Arauz  Tanner Houck  Nick Pivetta  Robinson Leyer  Domingo Tapia  Kyle Hart  Dustin Pedroia  Jarren Duran  Jeter Downs  Triston Casas  Stephen Gonsalves  Bryan Mata  Connor Seabold  Hudson Potts  Jeisson Rosario  Alan Marrero  Dylan Spacke  Osvaldo De La Rosa  Wikelman Gonzalez  Nathanael Cruz  Chih-Jung Liu  Brian Van Belle  Jordan DiValerio  Eduard Bazardo  Brainer Bonaci  Nick Yorke  Blaze Jordan  Pedro Castellanos  Wil Dalton  Luis Perales  Danny Diaz  Brandon Howlett  Albert Feliz  Tyler Esplin  We also want to thank our in-residence musical guest, The Ludlow Thieves. Check them out on YouTube and Spotify. Got something to say? We love talking about what you want to hear about. Make sure to email us.     Love the show? Want to help us out while also getting exclusive goodies? Support the podcast by contributing to us on Patreon! Go to Sox Prospects on Patreon for the details.  Podcast Twitter Links:  @SPChrisHatfield @IanCundall @SoxProspects Subscribe on iTunes (please rate and review!) Subscribe on Stitcher (please rate and review!) Listen on Spotify Listen on YouTube Listen on Google Play Music Podcast Archive 

Well, the season is over. The Sox finished strong and still nabbed the fourth pick in the 2021 draft. Chris and Ian wind down the campaign with an eye to the future. Tanner Houck is looking good, and Nick Pivetta made the most of his starts with the big club. Ian shares several thoughts from the Alternate Training Site, and both Ian and Chris call out that the roster reflects Chaim Bloom’s craftsmanship, citing Nick Yorke and the many top 20 prospects acquired in trades this season. Among those guys is Sox newcomer Jacob Wallace who came over as the player to be named later from the Rockies in the Pillar trade. Wallace will go straight to Instructs, which Chris breaks down the logistics of the fall camp. Teaser, we’ll have a more in-depth preview next episode. Finally, it’s mailbag time, and you all did a great job filling the bag with some awesome questions.  0:00 - Intros, housekeeping, email us and remember to check us out on Patreon 4:45 - The Red Sox are... winning? 7:10 - Tanner Houck MLB pitcher 25:00 - Nick Pivetta after one start 39:30 - News from the Alternate Training Site: Nick Yorke can hit 46:45 - A look at Jacob Wallace 54:15 - Fall Instructs picture becoming clearer 1:07:00 - Mailbag Players Mentioned Tanner Houck  Darwinzon Hernandez  Jalen Beeks  Henry Owens  Nick Pivetta  Connor Seabold  Martin Perez  Nick Yorke  Robinson Leyer  Domingo Tapia  Mike Kickham  Jacob Wallace  Jarren Duran  Bobby Dalbec  Gilberto Jimenez  Jay Groome  Thaddeus Ward  Rafael Devers  Alex Verdugo  We also want to thank our in-residence musical guest, The Ludlow Thieves. Check them out on YouTube and Spotify. Got something to say? We love talking about what you want to hear about. Make sure to email us.     Love the show? Want to help us out while also getting exclusive goodies? Support the podcast by contributing to us on Patreon! Go to Sox Prospects on Patreon for the details.  Podcast Twitter Links:  @SPChrisHatfield @IanCundall @SoxProspects Subscribe on iTunes (please rate and review!) Subscribe on Stitcher (please rate and review!) Listen on Spotify Listen on YouTube Listen on Google Play Music Podcast Archive 

With the possibility of a top-five pick riding on the last few weeks of the season, we have a reason to pay attention to games as the season winds down. Ian breaks down how much of a difference a high draft pick means towards overall bonus pool. And speaking of reasons to pay attention, Tanner Houck is expected to make his big-league debut on September 15. Ian gives us a full scouting report for the righthander, who we have ranked number 10 in the system. Next up the guys discuss MLB’s approval of fall instructs. We also share an update on the negotiations between Major League Baseball and Minor League Baseball. And we hand the show over to you to close it out with more of your terrific emails and messages. 0:00 - Intros, housekeeping, email us and remember to check us out on Patreon 3:00 - 2021 Draft watch 12:45 - Tanner Houck MLB debut preview 29:45 - MLB approves fall instructional camps 35:00 - MLB/MiLB negotiation update 45:45 - Mailbag Players Mentioned Tanner Houck  Bobby Dalbec  Kyle Hart  Jarren Duran  Jon Lester  We also want to thank our in-residence musical guest, The Ludlow Thieves. Check them out on YouTube and Spotify. Got something to say? We love talking about what you want to hear about. Make sure to email us.     Love the show? Want to help us out while also getting exclusive goodies? Support the podcast by contributing to us on Patreon! Go to Sox Prospects on Patreon for the details.  Podcast Twitter Links:  @SPChrisHatfield @IanCundall @SoxProspects Subscribe on iTunes (please rate and review!) Subscribe on Stitcher (please rate and review!) Listen on Spotify Listen on YouTube Listen on Google Play Music Podcast Archive 

The Red Sox wheeled and dealed at the deadline. In total, they struck four deals, including the Workman-Hembree deal talked about last episode. We don’t know who the club got for Kevin Pillar and Josh Osich, but can break down the two players the Sox got for Mitch Moreland. And both Hudson Potts and Jeisson Rosario are intriguing young players with some upside who debuted in the top 20 on our recently released rankings. Both Potts and Rosario will need to be added to the 40-man ahead of the winter’s Rule 5 draft. Who else is eligible to be selected, and which should be protected? We discuss. And with the trades, a number of Sox Prospects are playing in the bigs and the guys break them all down. And we hand the show over to you to close it out with more of your terrific emails and messages. 0:00 - Intros, housekeeping, email us and remember to check us out on Patreon 4:30 - Talking Trades 22:00 - Rule V considerations 28:30 - New rankings 47:45 - Promotions and non-promotions 1:03:45 - Mailbag Players Mentioned Hudson Potts  Jeisson Rosario  Gilberto Jimenez  Jay Groome  Connor Seabold  Thaddeus Ward  Triston Casas  Tanner Houck  Mike Shawaryn  Bobby Dalbec  Jonathan Arauz  Jarren Duran  Kyle Hart  Jeter Downs  Robinson Leyer  Nick Pivetta  We also want to thank our in-residence musical guest, The Ludlow Thieves. Check them out on YouTube and Spotify.   Got something to say? We love talking about what you want to hear about. Make sure to email us.     Love the show? Want to help us out while also getting exclusive goodies? Support the podcast by contributing to us on Patreon! Go to Sox Prospects on Patreon for the details.  Podcast Twitter Links:  @SPChrisHatfield @IanCundall @SoxProspects Subscribe on iTunes (please rate and review!) Subscribe on Stitcher (please rate and review!) Listen on Spotify Listen on YouTube Listen on Google Play Music Podcast Archive     

With the trade deadline coming up, Chris and Ian get back on the line to talk trades. They address the deal that sent Brandon Workman and Heath Hembree to the Phillies and brought back Nick Pivetta and Connor Seabold. The guys then revisited the trade talks with the Padres, and while they don’t see Wil Myers coming to Boston, they do see the Red Sox as being in a good spot to take on salary and get decent young talent in exchange. The guys also talked who the club should and should not move. They talk through Casas joining the Alternate Training Site and who might join them. And we close out the show with more of your terrific questions. 0:00 - Intros, housekeeping, email us and remember to check us out on Patreon 9:00 - We have a trade to discuss 30:15 - Trade talk mailbag 36:00 - Trading Xander? 43:00 - Guys who could move 58:00 - Casas in Pawtucket 1:03:02 - Mailbag   Players Mentioned   Brandon Workman  Heath Hembree  Connor Seabold  Nick Pivetta  Tanner Houck  Bryan Mata  Kyle Hart  Jay Groome  Thaddeus Ward  Mike Shawaryn  Xander Bogaerts  Jeter Downs  Christian Vazquez  Andrew Benintendi  Jarren Duran  Jackie Bradley  Bobby Dalbec  Jonathan Arauz  Triston Casas  Brian Johnson    We also want to thank our in-residence musical guest, The Ludlow Thieves. Check them out on YouTube and Spotify.   Got something to say? We love talking about what you want to hear about. Make sure to email us.     Love the show? Want to help us out while also getting exclusive goodies? Support the podcast by contributing to us on Patreon! Go to Sox Prospects on Patreon for the details.  Podcast Twitter Links:  @SPChrisHatfield @IanCundall @SoxProspects Subscribe on iTunes (please rate and review!) Subscribe on Stitcher (please rate and review!) Listen on Spotify Listen on YouTube Listen on Google Play Music Podcast Archive  

Two weeks in, and we still have MLB games! And thanks to the PawSox streaming simulated games from McCoy Stadium, we even get to see the prospects. We have a lot to talk about for both the big league club as well as the action down in Pawtucket. Chris and Ian leadoff with pitching talk. In particular, they go in depth on what happens when a club loses half of its top eight pitchers. Following that, they break down concerns with the lineup. Ian wonders when Bobby Dalbec joins the 28-man roster. Then Chris and Ian break down what’s happening at Pawtucket. And we conclude with an abundance of your always great emails. 0:00 - Intros, housekeeping, email us and remember to check us out on Patreon 5:30 - Big league roster construction - pitchers 18:00 - Big league roster construction - hitters 36:00 - Scouting the Alternate Training Site 46:30 - Mailbag   Players Mentioned   Eduardo Rodriguez Darwinzon Hernandez Josh Taylor Dylan Covey Zack Godley Ryan Weber Bryan Mata Kyle Hart Brian Johnson Stephen Gonsalves Phillips Valdez Michael Chavis Andrew Benintendi Jackie Bradley Rafael Devers Christian Vazquez Xander Bogaerts Matt Hall Chris Mazza Jonathan Arauz Tzu-Wei Lin Bobby Dalbec Jay Groome Marco Hernandez Jeter Downs Jarren Duran   We also want to thank our in-residence musical guest, The Ludlow Thieves. Check them out on YouTube and Spotify.   Got something to say? We love talking about what you want to hear about. Make sure to email us.    Love the show? Want to help us out while also getting exclusive goodies? Support the podcast by contributing to us on Patreon! Go to Sox Prospects on Patreon for the details.    Podcast Twitter Links:  @SPChrisHatfield @IanCundall @SoxProspects   Subscribe on iTunes (please rate and review!) Subscribe on Stitcher (please rate and review!) Listen on Spotify Listen on YouTube Listen on Google Play Music Podcast Archive  

Baseball games are starting at last. Chris and Ian drop in to set the stage for this most unusual of seasons. They lead off with the latest additions for the club. Welcome to Boston, Dylan Covey and Zack Godley. Then the guys go deep on the difficult decisions in staffing the big league club. The last draft signings were officially announced. And finally, news out of Los Angeles, Mookie Betts has a contract extension in place that will enable him to finish his career in Dodger Blue. And we conclude with more of your terrific emails. 0:00 - Intros, housekeeping, email us and remember to check us out on Patreon 3:00 - Player Pool additions 11:00 - New acquisitions 25:45 - Toughest roster decisions 35:45 - Draft signings 39:00 - Mookie gets paid 48:30 - Mailbag Players Mentioned Triston Casas Darwinzon Hernandez Josh Taylor Dylan Covey Eduardo Rodriguez Zack Godley Bobby Dalbec Gilberto Jimenez Robinson Leyer Jeremy Wu-Yelland Shane Drohan CJ Chatham Jonathan Arauz Jarren Duran Andrew Miller We also want to thank our in-residence musical guest, The Ludlow Thieves. Check them out on YouTube and Spotify. Got something to say? We love talking about what you want to hear about. Make sure to email us.  Love the show? Want to help us out while also getting exclusive goodies? Support the podcast by contributing to us on Patreon! Go to Sox Prospects on Patreon for the details. Podcast Twitter Links: @SPChrisHatfield @IanCundall @SoxProspects Subscribe on iTunes (please rate and review!) Subscribe on Stitcher (please rate and review!) Listen on Spotify Listen on YouTube Listen on Google Play Music Podcast Archive