2013 Minor League Catch-All

[soxfanreggie]

Originally Posted by Frater Perdurabo

I guess I could see an argument being made that Flowers has worked with the pitchers since last year as the backup, and as the presumed starting catcher since Spring Training this year. And there certainly is value in that. But I wonder how bad he has to be before they make a change.

After tonight, you will probably start to hear a lot more about this.

[DirtySox]

Originally Posted by California Sox

Oh, after his homer tonight, the Charlotte announcers were saying he has done everything possible to earn a call up. So they seem to think his defense is fine.

He will be called up eventually. I see no reason to rush him really. Might as well see if this hitting continues. He could be a nice surprise, but he's not a guy that will save the White Sox this season.

[California Sox]

Originally Posted by DirtySox

He will be called up eventually. I see no reason to rush him really. Might as well see if this hitting continues. He could be a nice surprise, but he's not a guy that will save the White Sox this season.

Well, it is interesting. Phegley was a monster in college but has never hit like this as a pro. So is this a hot streak? Or has the light turned on? I suppose we will see at the AAA level. But if this is for real then you want to bring him up and get like 200 at bats just so you don't go into the offseason not knowing.

[rdivaldi]

Snodgress takes no-hitter into 7th inning.

No. 6 White Sox prospect fans seven, earns sixth win of year

[Lip Man 1]

Thompson and Walker apparently three more strike outs each last night.

Lip

[rdivaldi]

Originally Posted by Lip Man 1

Thompson and Walker apparently three more strike outs each last night.

Lip

Thompson, yes; Walker, no. You might be thinking of Jared Mitchell who struck out three times last night.

[rdivaldi]

Somebody spiked the Gatorade with HGH for White Sox minor league hitters on May 28th.

Charlotte pounds Toledo 12- 3

W/S destroys Frederick 17- 5

Kanny massacres Lexington 13- 1

[California Sox]

I watched some Charlotte and some Birmingham. Jordanks looks really good at the plate. Could see regular playing time if Sox fall out of it. Phegley continues to hit the ball HARD. And he rarely strikes out, which would be a welcome change near the bottom of the order. Morel swinging it good lately too. My dream, of course, is to never see Keppinger again ever, so I am biased.

Molina might have hurt himself again. Shocker. Semien looks good, just doesn't have a carrying tool. Thompson only position guy there I believe in. Their bullpen is very very good.

To me, the headline of the whole night, though, is Kyle Hansen. Guy is 6'8" with a good arm. If the Sox can fix his mechanics, he is a 6th round steal. Two consecutive great starts now. Last 12 innings 0 runs, 6 hits, 0 bb, 13k.

[Lip Man 1]

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports...0,501925.story

Lip

[DSpivack]

Originally Posted by Lip Man 1

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports...0,501925.story

Lip

I kick myself for not getting out there (or to any of the minor league teams in NC/SC) when I lived in Atlanta, and especially not to the annual Rickwood Classic. Glad to see their new park doing well thus far.

[rdivaldi]

Another article on minor league steals leader Micah Johnson:

Steals leader Johnson homers again

[Lip Man 1]

Gonzo confirms in a story this morning that Molina was pulled after three innings last night because of yet another injury.

I thought the big league club had it bad with guys getting hurt...that's nothing compared to what's going on down there.

Lip

[shingo10]

Originally Posted by rdivaldi

Another article on minor league steals leader Micah Johnson:

Steals leader Johnson homers again

I really wish this kid would get called up so I could watch him play. Sounds like one of the most exciting players we've had in a long time.

I realize he could be another Jerry Owens, Danny Richar, or host of others but man could he really play any worse than De Aza? Give us some excitement White Sox.

[rdivaldi]

Originally Posted by shingo10

I really wish this kid would get called up so I could watch him play. Sounds like one of the most exciting players we've had in a long time.

I realize he could be another Jerry Owens, Danny Richar, or host of others but man could he really play any worse than De Aza? Give us some excitement White Sox.

Johnson is a second baseman, and a pretty poor one at that. De Aza is also light years beyond Micah in terms of hitting. Micah will need to prove himself for at least another year and a half before anyone takes him seriously.

[DSpivack]

Originally Posted by rdivaldi

Johnson is a second baseman, and a pretty poor one at that. De Aza is also light years beyond Micah in terms of hitting. Micah will need to prove himself for at least another year and a half before anyone takes him seriously.

Will he get moved up soon, at least to Winston-Salem?