2024-2025 MiLB Offseason

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I think we need an off season catch all thread for now.

Will start with the MiLB adjacent portions of Breslow's press conference...

on KCamp:

Asked about his preference for Campbell to get more time in Triple A versus starting his major-leaguer career near the start of next season, Breslow kept the door open.

“I think it’s really early to make any type of prediction there, right now we’re focused on having as productive an offseason for those guys as we can and hitting on their developing goals,” he said.
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On KCamp's defensive position:

“It’s kind of hard to forecast because wherever we’ve put him, he’s excelled,” Breslow said. “I wouldn’t want to diminish the possibility he can play anywhere on the field. He’s obviously had a tremendous impact in the batter’s box. But also, this guy was supposed to be an outfielder and who could play the middle of the field. He’s shown he can do that. He’s gotten some reps at third base, and he’s looked comfortable there. Shortstop, the mechanics are a little bit unorthodox, but the end of the day, he’s converting ground balls into outs and that’s what we care about.

“So I think that versatility is going to be really beneficial. We saw (Wednesday) night the way that Alex (Cora) can mix and match the entire roster. So I think we’ll see. But my guess is we’re going to continue to develop him and make sure that what we preserve is the athleticism, versatility and his ability to impact the ball.”
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On their closer...travesty he didn't mention Guerrero lol:

Notably, Breslow said that if Liam Hendriks’ offseason goes well, and he comes into spring training with no restrictions, they expect him to contribute in the back end of the bullpen next season. While he referenced Hendriks’ “track record as an elite closer,” he did not say Hendriks would be the closer in 2025 if healthy. Cora has mentioned Justin Slaten’s potential as a closer at various points this season and it seems there could be a scenario where Hendriks, coming off surgery, is the eighth-inning setup man. It’s something to watch this winter.
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(I may have assumed there were more actual MiLB things in here when I started this post)

On starting pitching & balance:

Breslow admitted the burgeoning young core gives them a sustainable pipeline of talent, but noted the need to balance that out.

“I think we have seen the ability to be competitive in the AL East with a young group that’s really exciting, athletic, really dynamic,” he said. “And we have to figure out what the right pieces are after that. It is likely that some of that comes via trade because there’s only so many middle infielders, left-handed hitting outfielders that we can play at any given time. In a perfect world, you kind of stagger the matriculation off of your system, but we have to deal with the realities that we currently have, which is, I think, there are a lot of players that will impact the major leagues in the future.”
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On spending:

“Those conversations are always ongoing. I feel like when opportunities to improve our team exist — and we should be aggressive in trying to find those opportunities — we take them to ownership,” he said. “I think we’re going to have the support to do that. But, it’s kind of premature right now to say exactly what that will look like outside of everyone in this organization is excited about what we believe is going on and happening here.”
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https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5795091/2024/09/25/craig-breslow-red-sox-season-assessment/
 
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"the mechanics are a little bit unorthodox"

Is that the Benny Hill music I hear?
 
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simplicio said:
"the mechanics are a little bit unorthodox"

Is that the Benny Hill music I hear?
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Everything about the kid is unorthodox. The swing is a bit unorthodox. His mechanics at shortstop are apparently unorthodox. I swear even the way he pumps his arms when running the bases is unorthodox. He's 6'3 and the most frequent player comp folks on this board bring up is generously listed as 5'9". Hopefully these unorthodox methods have positive Big League results!
 
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Yeah SP has him being 6'4" and I think that is 100% incorrect. Wilyer is 5'10" and barely comes up to his chin.
 
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simplicio said:
Yeah SP has him being 6'4" and I think that is 100% incorrect. Wilyer is 5'10" and barely comes up to his chin.
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He also towers over Hunter Dobbins who is listed at 6'2.

His pants may be from when he was 6'4, though.
 
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simplicio said:
Is that Dobbins in the gray? Yeah I think we're looking Judge-sized here.
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Yes. He's flanked by Yermain Ruiz (listed at 5'11) & Dobbins. Dobbins is next to Shugart who's listed at 5'10.
 
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Results today probably not optimal, but here's Luis Guerrero's MLB performance this season:

9 games
10 IP
0 ER
6 hits
2 bb
9 k
 
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My predictions mostly were awful. Smh @ the Whitlock love. & vastly overestimated our guys.

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This is kind of unhinged. I believe this is everyone who had a start at 2B this season.

2B innings
Valdez 467.2
Hamilton 266.2
Grissom 245
Romy 130.1
Westbrook 102
Sogard 99
C Note 45
Pablo 39
Gasper 30
Wong 19
Short 9

KCamp v. Grissom for '25?

ETA - Thx Simplicio
 
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I really can't understate how much I'm looking forward to a full season of September Grissom. Look at that list! How did we win any games at all?
 
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MiLB Awards on MLB Network tonight, like now.

Red Sox up for awards:

Minor League Hitting Prospect of the Year
Finalists: Kristian Campbell, 2B/SS/OF, Red Sox (MLB No. 74), Bryce Eldridge, 1B, Giants (MLB No. 50), Deyvison De Los Santos, 3B, Marlins (MIA No. 4)
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Breakout Player of the Year
Finalists: Kristian Campbell, Lazaro Montes, OF, Mariners (MLB No. 45), Caden Dana
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& there is going to be an All-MiLB team.

https://www.mlb.com/milb/news/finalists-announced-for-2024-milb-awards-show?t=mlb-pipeline-coverage
 
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Yeah, sorry, I almost posted a list with names I saw yesterday but then didn't.

Here are a couple posts on off season schedule & some general Red Sox $$$ stuff:

View: https://twitter.com/EthanHullihen/status/1819350395715522590

View: https://twitter.com/redsoxpayroll/status/1840574562389598332

Rough off-season dates: In the next few weeks:
-@mlbtraderumors
publishes their always fantastic arbitration projections

Five days after the conclusion of the World Series:

-Free agency begins
-Contract option decisions due
-Qualifying offers must be made

10 days after QOs are due:
-Players have to accept or reject QOs Mid-Nov:
-Rule 5 protection deadline Mid-Nov:
-Non-tender deadline Early Dec:
-Rule 5 draft Mid-January:
-Arbitration agreements due Mid-February:
-Arbitration hearings, if needed
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View: https://twitter.com/redsoxpayroll/status/1840576865058410914
 
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scouts section behind the plate
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Thx for posting!

On Roman...

Anthony arrived at Triple-A Worcester on Aug. 13 and slashed .344/.463/.519 with an even 31/31 K/BB ratio over 35 games as a 20-year-old at the Minors’ top level. He proved selective at the plate and routinely pounded the ball with triple-digit exit velocities with a 90th-percentile EV of 108.4, in the range of Pete Alonso, Jorge Soler and Austin Riley in the bigs. The major thing holding his profile back here is that he projects best in an outfield corner unlike potential up-the-middle talents Crews and Jenkins.
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On KCamp...

Campbell’s breakout has been well documented. He was named the Hitting Prospect of the Year after slashing .330/.439/.558 with 20 homers and 24 steals in 115 games across High-A, Double-A and Triple-A after improving his launch angle on contact to get the most of his power potential. His pop was only a touch below Anthony’s at Triple-A, but he was just as adept at making in-zone contact and limiting chase. His speed and athleticism have enabled him to play up the middle defensively, surprising even some Sox officials, and there’s some belief he could take over the second-base role in Boston next spring.
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On our top 3 compared to others...

With those two ascending, Boston boasts three Top 10 overall prospects. No other organization has three prospects in the Top 30.
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Highest risers...

Highest risers
+64 Kristian Campbell, 2B/OF/SS, Red Sox (74 to 10)
+36 Kumar Rocker, RHP, Rangers (94 to 58)
+26 Cam Smith, 3B, Cubs (99 to 73)
+23 Bubba Chandler, RHP, Pirates (38 to 15)
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On Arias...

Make that six Boston prospects in the Top 100. Arias barreled through the Rookie-level Florida Complex League with a .355/.471/.584 line, six homers and 30 steals in 51 games this summer and held his own as an 18-year-old middle infielder at Single-A to close out the summer. Entering the year, his best grades were on the defensive side, but he continued to show strong contact skills and improved his power enough to jump onto the list.
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https://www.mlb.com/milb/news/updated-top-100-prospects-list-for-october-2024?t=mlb-pipeline-coverage
 
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