SoxProspects.com Red Sox Podcast
Ian and Chris Clegg are back from the annual SoxProspects trip to Fort Myers with news from the backfields on a plethora of prospects. For the hitters, they go through a few guys at each position who stood out and then did the same with the pitchers based on projected starting level. Players discussed include Roman Anthony, Marcelo Mayer, Yoeilin Cespedes, Richard Fitts, Franklin Arias, Blake Wehunt and more! Got something to say? We love talking about what you want to hear about. Make sure to email us at . Social Media Links: IG: Love the show? Want to help us out while also getting...
info_outline SPPod #308: Spring Breakout Game PreviewSoxProspects.com Red Sox Podcast
Ian and Chris Clegg reunite to discuss the latest news from Red Sox camp, including Brian Bello’s extension and Ceddanne Rafaela and Justin Slaten’s strong performance so far. Next, they discussed the Red Sox roster for the spring breakout game and previewed the Braves’ roster as well. Finally, they wrap the episode up with a brief Spring Training trip preview and go through three players each that they are excited to see! Got something to say? We love talking about what you want to hear about. Make sure to email us at . Social Media Links: IG: Love the show? Want to help us out...
info_outline SPPod #307: An Exercise in AllocationSoxProspects.com Red Sox Podcast
Chris and Ian are back together after a few episodes and jump right into the thick of Spring Training, talking about the recent transactions and the impact of the Lucas Giolito injury. They also discuss Ian’s recent article on the Red Sox draft strategy and how it has impacted the clubs ability to develop high end starting pitching. Finally, they close things out with your emails! Got something to say? We love talking about what you want to hear about. Make sure to email us at . Social Media Links: IG: Love the show? Want to help us out while also getting exclusive goodies?...
info_outline SPPod #306: Tell Your Neighbor Baseball Is Here!SoxProspects.com Red Sox Podcast
Red Sox Major League Spring Training games have started so Ian runs through some things he noticed during the first weekend of games and the recent transactions. Ian then sits down with Geoff Pontes of Baseball America to discuss some underlying metrics they look at with minor league hitters and pitchers and what those metrics show. They also discuss the key rule changes for the minor leagues this year, the reduction of the reserve list and the new complex league schedule, and the impact that could have on teams this year. Got something to say? We love talking about what you want to...
info_outline SPPod #305: Enter SandlinSoxProspects.com Red Sox Podcast
With spring training ramping up, the podcast is back with a different lineup than usual as Ian and Chris Clegg are running things this week. We start off with some college baseball talk and then move on to discuss the Red Sox trade with the Royals where they acquired a very interesting starting pitching prospect. We also briefly touch on the signings of Liam Hendriks and Michael Fulmer, before going through what the top pitching prospects in the system need to do to take the next step in their development! Got something to say? We love talking about what you want to hear about. Make sure to...
info_outline SPPod #304: Back for more in '24SoxProspects.com Red Sox Podcast
After a month to recharge, the podcast is back... and so is Theo Epstein? After the offseason of our discontent, we finally got some good news after Winter Weekend seemed to present a low point for Red Sox fandom. Plus, there's a new batch of minor league free agents and international amateur signees to discuss, and as always, your emails! Got something to say? We love talking about what you want to hear about. Make sure to email us at . Social Media Links: IG: Love the show? Want to help us out while also getting exclusive goodies? Support the podcast by contributing to us !
info_outline Pitch Clock, 12/30: Sale Trade, Giolito signingSoxProspects.com Red Sox Podcast
On today's Pitch Clock, Chris H., Ian, and special guest Chris Clegg discuss the Chris Sale-for-Vaughn Grissom trade and Lucas Giolito signing. Got something to say? We love talking about what you want to hear about. Make sure to email us at . Social Media Links: IG: Love the show? Want to help us out while also getting exclusive goodies? Support the podcast by contributing to us !
info_outline SPPod303: Slow, Slow, SlooooooowSoxProspects.com Red Sox Podcast
The offseason's long but so far it's been slooooooowwww.... sorry, we've probably been watching too much White Christmas, but even Bing Crosby and Rosemary Clooney would've struggled to find something to sing about the Red Sox offseason so far (of course, we recorded the night before the news broke that the Red Sox had agreed to terms with Lucas Giolito). Still, the guys tried to make sense of it all, as well as taking a quick look at the Tyler O'Neill trade, which went down shortly after our last episode. Maybe we just need to keep recording so that moves can happen a day or two later? Got...
info_outline SPPod302: Verdugone, Rule 5 exodusSoxProspects.com Red Sox Podcast
At the last moment, the Winter Meetings gave us plenty to discuss. First, the Red Sox moved Alex Verdugo to, of all places, New York, with the Yankees sending three arms in return. Then, the organization lost NINE players in the Rule 5 Draft, while a tenth was traded in exchange for a pick in the Major League portion. At the very least, the club kept a tradition alive by selecting a Yankee in the minor league portion. the guys discussed the comings and goings, and then responded to your emails. (NOTE: this episode was recorded before the Tyler O'Neill trade.) Got something to say? We love...
info_outline SPPod301: End-of-Season Rankings/Winter Meetings PreviewSoxProspects.com Red Sox Podcast
The Thanksgiving break brought our end-of-season rankings, so Chris and Ian had plenty to talk about for this episode! The guys did a deep dive into the update, including the ascension of our new top prospect, Roman Anthony. Plus, the Winter Meetings are here, so we discussed the latest on the Red Sox' offseason and previewed the Rule 5 Draft. And as always, your emails! Got something to say? We love talking about what you want to hear about. Make sure to email us at . Social Media Links: IG: Love the show? Want to help us out while also getting exclusive goodies? Support the...
info_outlineWe have our first big promotion of the season, as Brayan Bello, the system's top pitching prospect, got the call to Triple-A Worcester (following consecutive SoxProspects Pitcher of the Week honors). Chris and Ian broke down the decision to move Bello up along with fellow ranked righty AJ Politi. Oh, and by the way... we've got Noah Song news! Might Red Sox fans' favorite Naval Academy grad find his way back to a baseball field after all? Plus, how John Schreiber became a thing, and your emails!