State of the Farm

[Lake Shore Drive]

This article discusses the current state of the Sox farm system. The analysis is kinda what we'd expect in that we still have some quality top-of-the-heap talent, but lack depth in the system overall. I was a bit surprised tho that we were ranked 6th at the '20 midseason mark. Thought we'd be a lot lower. All in all, I like our Top 30, even if a few of them really shouldn't be on the list, as they will likely either start the season with the parent club or pop in at some point in the season.

The state of the White Sox farm system

After fully embracing the need to rebuild following the 2016 season, the White Sox saw their efforts pay off four years later. Chicago ended a 12-year playoff drought in 2020 and came within a game of winning the American League Central while serving notice that it should contend for years

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[Mingo]

I think the farm teams are pretty well stocked with pitching.

On the hitting side it's pretty light - after Vaughn - there's potentially Gavin Sheets, (pray for) Burger and Benyamin Bailey (who is a great prospect not even in A ball yet) - so the hitting side seems slim. I understand Blake Rutherford - bulked up and impressed in Schaumberg for power potential and Yermin Merecedes I think has MLB talent at the plate.

 

[Lake Shore Drive]

I think the farm teams are pretty well stocked with pitching.

On the hitting side it's pretty light - after Vaughn - there's potentially Gavin Sheets, (pray for) Burger and Benyamin Bailey (who is a great prospect not even in A ball yet) - so the hitting side seems slim. I understand Blake Rutherford - bulked up and impressed in Schaumberg for power potential and Yermin Merecedes I think has MLB talent at the plate.

I agree and also feel from a positional standpoint, the Sox should be looking at catchers and outfielders for the first couple of picks in the '21 draft. I know they'll go BPA as usual, but this is hoping they scout those specific positions.

 

[podsox]

the drafting has to get better. this rebuild was built mostly on trades for other teams prospects and spending to get robert

 

[Mingo]

the drafting has to get better. this rebuild was built mostly on trades for other teams prospects and spending to get robert

Either that or find a way to sign more Cubans.

 

[idseer]

the drafting has to get better. this rebuild was built mostly on trades for other teams prospects and spending to get robert

i think they should trade for better scouts and coaches down there.

 

[Lake Shore Drive]

the drafting has to get better. this rebuild was built mostly on trades for other teams prospects and spending to get robert

I've been whining about that for a number of years. I think it has improved a bit of late, at least with the top picks. Madrigal, Vaughn, and now Crochet and Kelley all seem headed for solid MLB careers, altho we may have to wait and see how Crochet and especially Kelley develop to be sure. But on paper these are solid picks.

 

[Mingo]

I agree two starters in Anderson and Madrigal. Vaughn and Burger in the wings. Stievers - Lambert - Kelley - Dalquist - and Thompson appear to be MLB caliber players. Plus Crochet.

 

[Mingo]

Burgatron’s back! Jake Burger has his sights set on joining the White Sox. - South Side Sox

Get your Burger - right here. Nice write up - sweet swing - this guy will make it to the majors.

 

[idseer]

Burgatron’s back! Jake Burger has his sights set on joining the White Sox. - South Side Sox

Get your Burger - right here. Nice write up - sweet swing - this guy will make it to the majors.

good read!

 

[Jiddy]

Burgatron’s back! Jake Burger has his sights set on joining the White Sox. - South Side Sox

Get your Burger - right here. Nice write up - sweet swing - this guy will make it to the majors.

When this dude goes deep vs Gerrit Cole, all I'm gonna be thinking is...I should be playing tennis with my mom.

 

[Lake Shore Drive]

How can you not root for a guy like Jake. The man just keeps fighting back and fighting back. I really don't like using the word bust on a player who has failed to make it successfully into the bigs only because of multiple injuries. That's a whole lot different than a player just sucking for sucking's sake. I kinda feel that way to a lesser extent with Rodon, altho he's at least had a couple of shots.

 

[Mingo]

Oscar Colas Declared Free Agent By NPB's SoftBank Hawks

The Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks have declared Oscar Colas a free agent, MLB.com's Jesse Sanchez reports (Twitter links). The move ends …

www.mlbtraderumors.com

Source: White Sox agree with Cuban RHP Vera

The White Sox have agreed with Cuban right-handed pitcher Norge Carlos Vera on a deal that the sides expect to make official when the new international signing period opens July 2, a source told ESPN.

www.espn.com

What's a month or so away? A couple more Cuban players with a White Sox ribbon tied on them.

Oscar Colas is not a done deal, but mixes with the Sox players on social media. He can pitch or hit, but profiles as a corner OF and a 1st baseman. He maybe just a year away from the bigs.

 

[Lake Shore Drive]

Good stuff, Mingo. Yeah, it's like we're becoming Cuba Del Norte with all these signings. I like what one guy said in the comments on a potential Colas signing. With him we'd have a complete meal: Burger, Fry, and Colas!!

 

[Mingo]

Good stuff, Mingo. Yeah, it's like we're becoming Cuba Del Norte with all these signings. I like what one guy said in the comments on a potential Colas signing. With him we'd have a complete meal: Burger, Fry, and Colas!!

And that would be a "Happy Meal"

 

[Mingo]

White Sox reportedly to sign Cuban outfielder Yoelki Cespedes for $2 million - Futuresox

 

[Lake Shore Drive]

White Sox reportedly to sign Cuban outfielder Yoelki Cespedes for $2 million - Futuresox

Thanks, you just gave me a new link for the Good Guys!

 

[Mingo]

Thanks, you just gave me a new link for the Good Guys!

Great stuff for prospects

 

[Jiddy]

White Sox reportedly to sign Cuban outfielder Yoelki Cespedes for $2 million - Futuresox

Jesus Christ...He certainly looks the part in that batting practice video...How do we keep beating everyone to all these foreign beasts?

 

[Lake Shore Drive]

Jesus Christ...He certainly looks the part in that batting practice video...How do we keep beating everyone to all these foreign beasts?

For whatever reason, the Sox historically have had insights to the Cuban baseball machine, going all the way back to Minnie Minoso in the pre-Castro/Commie days. No arguments from me on our Latin Links.