SPPod Ep. #215 - Scouting Portland, Part 1
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Release Date: 06/30/2021
SPPod #247: Back to Hadlock
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In this week's episode, Ian relays some more reports from his second set of games with the Sea Dogs, finishing his look at the club's stacked rotation, impressive bullpen, and ... also the lineup. Plus Chris and Ian discuss the improving 40-man depth with Connor Seabold, Josh Winckowski, and Jeter Downs, the super-brief call-up of Jarren Duran, Nick Northcut turning into the king of homers and strikeouts, the emergence of Eduardo Lopez, and much more! (NOTE: This episode was recorded before Thursday night's news that Noah Song had graduated flight school and applied for another service waiver...
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SPPod #246: Rankings... in context
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It's a new month and that means a rankings update. Chris and Ian discussed the movement in the May 1 update and went into why, a month in, the context of player performance is especially important in evaluation. Plus, things are bad in Boston - what can be done? We close, as always, with your emails. Got something to say? We love talking about what you want to hear about. Make sure to . We're on . Make sure you follow us there. Twitter Links: @ @ @ Love the show? Want to help us out while also getting...
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SPPod #245: Time for Triston?
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The Red Sox are scuffling, particularly on offense, so it's time to ask: when do the Red Sox call up Triston Casas? Ian and Chris looked at what's ailing the MLB club and whether giving the organization's top prospect his first taste of the Bigs is what the doctor ordered. Plus, Ian has reports from Portland, with the best pitching staff in the system, and as always, your emails! Got something to say? We love talking about what you want to hear about. Make sure to . We're on . Make sure you follow us there. Twitter Links:...
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SPPod #244: Ceddanne in the Groove
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The first full week of the minor league season is in the books, and whoever told you that's not enough of a sample size to draw conclusions from... was probably right, but we're talking about it anyway! The Portland arms and Greenville bats are red hot, but who else caught the guys' eyes? Ian has some reports from Worcester as well, plus, your emails! Got something to say? We love talking about what you want to hear about. Make sure to . We're on . Make sure you follow us there. Twitter Links: @ @ @ Love the...
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SPPod #243: Rosters and Rankings '22
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The minor league season is here, and that means two things: our updated rankings and the release of the opening day rosters? That means plenty for Ian and Chris to discuss and analyze, so listening for who's starting where, who moved up or down in the #SP60, and as always, your emails! Got something to say? We love talking about what you want to hear about. Make sure to . We're on . Make sure you follow us there. Twitter Links: @ @ @ Love the show? Want to help us out while also getting exclusive goodies?...
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SPPod 242: Back to the back fields
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After two years (or three, depending on how you're counting) the SoxProspects crew made its triumphant return to the back fields at Fenway South! Chris and Ian have the highlights regarding who impressed, who didn't, and who to watch this season. Plus, we dissect who the Red Sox might carry on the final few roster spots and potential complications there, as well as examine how the Triston Casas-Marcelo Mayer-Nick Yorke trio compares to other top threesomes across the league and historically in the organization. Got something to say? We love talking about what you want to hear about. Make sure...
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SPPod #241: And... we're back!
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Well, they figured it out and the MLB lockout is over! Chris and Ian answered the call of the emergency podcast siren and got on the horn to talk about the new CBA - what we know about it at least - and how the Red Sox need to attack the compressed offseason and build a full roster! Plus, your emails! Got something to say? We love talking about what you want to hear about. Make sure to . We're on . Make sure you follow us there. Twitter Links: @ @ @ Love the show? Want to help us out while also getting...
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SPPod 240: Hopefully the last lockout episode
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One way or another, this will be the last episode of the podcast to primarily focus on the latest regarding the lockout. With no deal yet, which minor leaguers will be most affected? How will the organization adjust? Chris and Ian looked at those questions and more. Plus, transactions and your emails, including the guys talking about how they started at SoxProspects! Got something to say? We love talking about what you want to hear about. Make sure to . We're on . Make sure you follow us there. Twitter Links: @ @ ...
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SPPod #239: The lockout in depth, then locked in on depth
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We may have started a podcast in the hopes that the bargaining tables we would discuss would have more to do with player contracts than labor negotiations, but right now, the lockout is the topic du jour, so Chris and Ian went deep on the issues dividing the owners and players and what is at stake. If you like Rage Chris, you will like this. But worry not! There's prospect talk in here too, including an extended debate between the guys about just how deep the Red Sox farm system is right now. If you're among those who think they agree too much, you are going to enjoy this segment! Got...
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SPPod #238: Prospects warm-up, negotiations chill
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While the Red Sox may be holding their Winter Warm-Up for prospects, negotiations between MLB and the MLBPA seem as chilled as ever. Still, we soldier on, discussing the organization's newest prospect camp and the newest class of international free agents along with the club's strategy internationally. Also discussed: the latest on the lockout and Seiya Suzuki rumors, plus some minor transactions. We then hit another bumper crop of great emails, talking about the Red Sox defense and its effect on pitching, player projection, what effect the lockout extending into the season may have in...
info_outlineLots to talk about this week, but the big story is Ian saw Portland and we have a lot from his scouting notebook to go over. But first the guys go over a healthy amount of news from the system. Starting off is a discussion of how the team can help pitchers who are re-learning to pitch with the new enforcement rules in place. Connor Wong debuted with the big club. A handful of updates regarding injured players cap the news, before we turn our eyes south to Fort Myers. The Florida Complex League kicked off play, which led to a discussion of the loss of the short season leagues. Then it is on to the scouting report on Portland, and two things to note, if you like these kinds of scouting heavy shows, you will love the game updates on our Patreon. You can find details here. Second, Ian will get another look at Portland this week, so expect more of these kinds of updates soon. Finally, Chris and Ian read through the mailbag to talk about what you want to hear about. Thanks for writing in and make sure to send your questions to [email protected]