Comments on: Tuesday Thursday Curveball

By: Liza

Liza — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 01:37:13 +0000

I’m with the Masterson group. He’s been on my “radar” for a while, baseball-wise but I saw him at the Rookie Development autograph signing and he was very sweet and silly and charming. He’s kind of my Minor-League Baseball-Crush.

Otherwise, I like Moss, I like Jackson–I also really like Anthony Rizzo, Will Middlebrooks, Nick Hagadone, and Mark Wagner. And for fun, I’ll throw Josh Papelbon into the mix.

By: jennifer

jennifer — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 00:34:36 +0000

Hmm, this is a hard one, if only because there are a whole ton of guys I find myself getting excited about. I have a huge weak spot for the baby!catchers, though: Dusty Brown and Ty Weeden, in particular, but I’m following them all to varying degrees of obsession. As for non-catchers, Nick Hagadone and Ryan Kalish have both caught my fancy.

By: Caroline

Caroline — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 00:18:15 +0000

Dusty Brown, baby. I saw him throw two guys out stealing at the Futures game last year and I’m excited about his defense and would love to see him develop into a Big League Catcher. Of course I’d love that for George, too, but Dusty has charmed me.

By: Texas Gal

Texas Gal — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 21:46:54 +0000

Kalish is definitely another one on my watch list. I like everything I’ve heard about him.

By: Paul

Paul — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 21:12:36 +0000

Interesting question. Tough to prioritize, but I’d love for Hansen to “develop” this year, to the point making a positive contribution to the Sox bullpen after the All-Star break. I have patience for the Masterson/Lowrie/Bowden, etc, group to develop. The prospect that fires my imagination the most, at this point is Kalish. I can’t wait for him to play in the Eastern league.

By: Meg

Meg — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 19:07:43 +0000

Lowrie and Masterson. And I would love for Brown and/or Kottaras to have big years, just so I can stop being nervous for what happens when Tek inevitably retires in a few years.

By: Ian

Ian — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 17:04:14 +0000

Justin Masterson for me. Let’s see why he was talked about in the trade talks for Santana.

He’s supposed to have some nasty stuff.

I think the Red Sox are waiting on Mark Wegner who caught in Lancaster this year as their future catcher when Tek decides to hang up the spikes.

By: SoxxGirl

SoxxGirl — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 16:52:57 +0000

Well, he’s not in the PawSox, but I’m looking forward to seeing how Michael Bowden progresses through the Sea Dogs. I’ve seen him play before and I like him.
Also, like mouse said, I’m interested in watching Jed Lowrie, who’s clearly waiting for a chance to show off his stuff at short-stop.

By: Texas Gal

Texas Gal — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 15:55:51 +0000

Anne – Dusty Brown and George Kotteras are both catching prospects. And both are easy on the eyes, which I never object to. I think Cash is going to be on permanent fill-in duty — but I’ll be anxious to see if Dusty can develop into a bona fide major leaguer.

By: jenny again

jenny again — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 15:51:02 +0000

the coverage of justin masterson this spring has totally won me over. i’m smitten.

i’d also love to see lowrie make it, but no one seems to think he’s a major league shortstop. that must be hard to hear if you’re a prospect. “but … but … but … that’s my position!”

By: anne

anne — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 15:02:34 +0000

I’m most excited to see some of these guys we keep hearing about but haven’t SEEN much of – Jed Lowrie, Justin Masterson, etc – and the catchers! I really really want to check out the catching prospects (did we bring back Kevin Cash on a minor-league deal? I liked him – and he was easy on the eyes).

By: Piney61

Piney61 — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 14:21:51 +0000

Does it have to be someone with the big league camp? I mean granted I love Justin Masterson and Jed Lowrie, but the one minor leaguer that I'm most excited about is still a couple years off. That's Lars Anderson. I mean he's likely the 1B or DH of the future and he seems like he can develop to be a big bopper in the lineup, which is something the Red Sox hadn't been able to really develop. Also, for hilarity's sake He looks like a perfect cross between Dustin Pedroia and Craig Hansen

By: mhcranberry

mhcranberry — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 11:42:57 +0000

Love Brandon Moss.

But the minor league team I really follow are the Rochester Red Wings. Went to college in Rochester, love that team. Love them.

The ultimate test: I think I’m going to a Pawtucket-Red Wings game this year. No idea who to root for.

By: mouse

mouse — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 05:20:12 +0000

Jed Lowrie. I’d love to see him break through defensively because he has so many doubters about his skill as a shortstop.

By: Texas Gal

Texas Gal — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 04:41:34 +0000

I adore Brandon Moss, and I’ve also gotten jazzed about Justin Masterson – but I have to say my favorite Sox prospect is Kyle Jackson. He doesn’t get a lot of ink, he’s not highly touted, and it may be he’ll never bust through and be a bona fide major leaguer, but he’s been a favorite of mine since 2005.

If the question was “Who do you think has the best shot?”, I couldn’t name him as the winner — but since it’s who would make me the most happy to see break through, it has to be Kyle.