So I've been hearing a lot about how the talent in the sox system is in AA and most of all A ball. While I don't disagree with this, I think the young
players in Pawtucket deserve more credit. Obviously Tazawa, Bowden, and Reddick are the biggest, higher ceiling names, but there are some good players there.
They lack a solid 2B/SS prospect in AAA right now and Jimenez probably won't be able to contribute at the major league level this year, in just his first
year, but everywhere else seems to be fairly well off. Thisis a big year for Bates, but he could breakout in his first full season and be that 1B/corner
outfield help that the sox will eventually need. If wagner explodes in his second season like he did in Portland he could be dubbed the catcher of the future.
And then looking at Daeges, Nava, and Bell. those guys are kind of wild cards, but I wouldn't be surprised if one or two or all of them breakout and
become the 2nd outfield call up behind Reddick. It's a lot of "if"'s but I think there's better talent than the get credit for, and
fairly serviceable for when that June injury hits.
Granted you don't want to place that much pressure on unproven players, but I can see it being ok.
Granted you don't want to place that much pressure on unproven players, but I can see it being ok.