NYT: Sox Grow Players Better Than the Cubs Do

[DrCrawdad]

Sox Grow Players Better Than the Cubs Do

Just came across this article on The New York Times written by Dan McGrath.

[jabrch]

Originally Posted by DrCrawdad

Sox Grow Players Better Than the Cubs Do

Just came across this article on The New York Times written by Dan McGrath.

I don't think either franchise can brag in this department.

[mzh]

It seems to refer to the Swisher deaal as early in his career . IMO in that case is what less "throwing at a wall and seeing what sticks" than trying to fill a hole that didn't work out.

[DumpJerry]

Come on, the Cubs have that Castro kid. He's soooo good, he's playing AAA this year!

[DrCrawdad]

Originally Posted by DumpJerry

Come on, the Cubs have that Castro kid. He's soooo good, he's playing AAA this year!

Yeah, and the article says that the Cubbies have not hyped Castro...

[DirtySox]

Originally Posted by DrCrawdad

Yeah, and the article says that the Cubbies have not hyped Castro...

I hate getting into the Cubs threads you are so frequently involved with, but Castro is real solid prospect. Top 50 easily. I don't know if he is going to be a superstar, but I would be surprised if he isn't a solid regular for many years to come.

As far as "over-hyping" I'll have to take your word for it as I don't have regular baseball conversations with many Cubs fans. But what baseball fan base doesn't over-hype their prospects? Nothing to get upset about really.