He was supposed to be in the AFL lineup yesterday but wasn't & is out today. Don't see a word about it on Twitter either.10/04/23 Portland Sea Dogs placed SS Brainer Bonaci on the restricted list.
That’s a no-brainer for the SoxI wonder what this is about?
He was supposed to be in the AFL lineup yesterday but wasn't & is out today. Don't see a word about it on Twitter either.
Yes. I hope he's not in a pickle.That’s a no-brainer for the Sox
I love having different rankings by people who are so invested. Even if you weren't publishing lists and Soxprospects didn't exist, we'd be comparing BP, Law, and a bunch of other competing top-100 lists, all of whom differ frequently. As you wrote, it's different definition of ceilings. Some folks use MiLB productivity more, some statcast, some emphasize K rates. Some folks care more or less about pedigree like signing bonuses and draft position. Some apply bigger factors for fielding position (i.e., is this guy really a shortstop or center fielder), and some have varying views of the likelihood of a guy sticking at SS/CF. Nothing wrong with differing approaches or assessment. If anything, it gives us more to think about.Cool story? Most of the time they end up moving people to where I already had them. Probably something to do with bureaucracy. & not sure what that has to do with different definitions of ceilings?
Obviously they have a ton more insight than me & actually watch games in person & stuff & their work is awesome & I couldn't do what I do without them.
What's the Anderson portion of the conversation? Is that something I did or SoxProspects?I love having different rankings by people who are so invested. Even if you weren't publishing lists and Soxprospects didn't exist, we'd be comparing BP, Law, and a bunch of other competing top-100 lists, all of whom differ frequently. As you wrote, it's different definition of ceilings. Some folks use MiLB productivity more, some statcast, some emphasize K rates. Some folks care more or less about pedigree like signing bonuses and draft position. Some apply bigger factors for fielding position (i.e., is this guy really a shortstop or center fielder), and some have varying views of the likelihood of a guy sticking at SS/CF. Nothing wrong with differing approaches or assessment. If anything, it gives us more to think about.
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I think that it's way too early to pencil in Anderson as a corner infielder. Time will tell of course, but he doesn't seem like a guy who's going to get too bulky to play SS. We don't know if he has the wheels, but we also don't know that he doesn't.
https://soxprospects.com/players/anderson-antonio.htmField: Might be pushed off shortstop due to his size and the organization will develop him at both shortstop and third base. Already tall for the position and while he is fluid in the field, does not have the twitch most shortstops do these days. Could develop into a solid defender at third base or maybe even second base.
Manny Machado feels like a decent ceiling comp almost all the way around, but especially on defense? Machado played a few seasons of SS, but was below average, whereas he has been a very good defensive 3B in his career. They're both 6'3 & not that fast. Obviously Machado offense is probably overly-aggressive even for a ceiling...but that's kind of the problem with ceilings for 18 y/o kids...they're very high & the floor is very, very low.Anderson is a fringy runner and lacks the twitchy athleticism to remain at shortstop, his high school position. The best-case scenario is that he becomes an offensive second baseman, though he may not have enough quickness to play up the middle. He does have a strong arm that has clocked fastballs up to 91 mph on the mound, so third base is his likely destination.
I was referencing Anderson's ranking as a corner from Saturday's post (#1325). Noticed that you're still undecided on that.What's the Anderson portion of the conversation? Is that something I did or SoxProspects?
This is their write-up:
https://soxprospects.com/players/anderson-antonio.htm
Which I tend to agree with. I still think his ceiling is good Major League shortstop, but I don't think that's his most likely outcome. I do have him listed as a SS on my rankings spreadsheet, but that's kind of arbitrary.
This is the MLB scouting report:
Manny Machado feels like a decent ceiling comp almost all the way around, but especially on defense? Machado played a few seasons of SS, but was below average, whereas he has been a very good defensive 3B in his career. They're both 6'3 & not that fast. Obviously Machado offense is probably overly-aggressive even for a ceiling...but that's kind of the problem with ceilings for 18 y/o kids...they're very high & the floor is very, very low.
I appear to be in true off season form - I had zero recollection of that lolI was referencing Anderson's ranking as a corner from Saturday's post (#1325). Noticed that you're still undecided on that.
I agree that it's more likely that he ends up at third or even corner outfielder eventually, but it really depends on if he slows down imo. He doesn't have a huge frame, so I don't expect him to end up looking like Casas. If he maintains the athleticism that he has now and perhaps even improves his short-speed quickness, I don't see why he couldn't stay. SP seems to be assuming that he bulks up some, which might be a fair assumption. Just seems early to me to assume that. Even their report has him as fluid and with plenty of arm, just not super springy.
Ian Cundall talks up your favorite player of all time, Corey Rosier a bit in this pod, somewhere around the 40-45 minute mark.
Will have to check it out later. Did they say what happened to poor Bonaci???Ian Cundall talks up your favorite player of all time, Corey Rosier a bit in this pod, somewhere around the 40-45 minute mark.
Rosier to the AFL making sense as a reward for a good season, a chance to play against advanced talent, and see how his skills show.
Cundall likes his game in the revamped rules - a guy who likes to run, knows his swing is geared for line drives and not power.
He didn’t say to prepare the plaque for the Hall, but I’m sure that got cut for time.
10/04/23 Portland Sea Dogs placed SS Brainer Bonaci on the restricted list.
Also I would still love to know what happened to Smil Guzman this season lolI doubt it, no one including SP has Tweeted about Bonaci at all since the 3rd.
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Can you get the SP people on this story? lol
Ha! All I can say is I've got nothing on either Bonaci or Guzman. Saw Guzman in spring training but that was it. Was looking forward to seeing Bonaci in the AFL since he wasn't playing with Greenville either time I saw them this year.I doubt it, no one including SP has Tweeted about Bonaci at all since the 3rd.
@sittingstill
Can you get the SP people on this story? lol
Lol I appreciate the update, even if it's a non-update.Ha! All I can say is I've got nothing on either Bonaci or Guzman. Saw Guzman in spring training but that was it. Was looking forward to seeing Bonaci in the AFL since he wasn't playing with Greenville either time I saw them this year.
05/03/23 FCL Red Sox placed RHP Smil Guzman on the restricted list.
Cracks me up when media outlets go back to college images for players who have been in the system for multiple years.