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Posts: 10427 02/07/12 10:21 PM Mike Andrews Editor-in-Chief SoxProspects.com	Tags : None Nineteen-year-old Aruban shortstop Xander Bogaerts has the highest potential of any prospect in the Red Sox minor league system. Period. That’s why it’s not surprising that he’s ranked as a top-three prospect in the organization by SoxProspects.com, Baseball America, MLB.com and minorleagueball.com, despite likely being a few years away from even getting a shot at the major leagues. Bogaerts’ baseball career has been quite an interesting journey -- from learning the game in his grandmother’s backyard in Aruba, to signing a professional contract with the Red Sox in August 2009 on the same day that his twin brother, Jair, signed with the club, to vaulting to top-prospect status in Greenville, S.C., in 2011. Check out the full column on ESPN Boston
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SoxScout		#1	[url]	[-]
Veteran Member Posts: 1660 02/07/12 10:30 PM Veteran Member	great read redsoxstats.com
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Bury the Hammer		#2	[url]	[-]
Veteran Member Posts: 1635 02/07/12 10:52 PM Veteran Member	just wanted to highlight this bit: Scouts also rave about Bogaerts’ maturity and effort level. One source indicates that he regularly participated in a strict regimen of additional individual workouts on top of mandatory team workouts, including consistently staying late to run extra wind sprints in 100-degree weather during the dog days of August. Obviously work ethic alone can't make someone a major leaguer, but when you combine it with the impressive physical talent that Xander has, it's a really nice thing to hear.
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JimRiceRocks		#3	[url]	[-]
Veteran Member Posts: 1931 02/07/12 11:26 PM Veteran Member	If he would attend Yale for a year or two, that would seal his fate! "You can never have too much bitching" - left coast bosox fan "No wonder a lot of opponent's announcers have bullpenis envy - left coast bosox fan
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norbit14		#4	[url]	[-]
Veteran Member Posts: 4103 02/08/12 12:22 AM Veteran Member	Great informative read!!!! Thanks Mike. Am Dominican and you??
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BNich0622		#5	[url]	[-]
Veteran Member Posts: 352 02/08/12 12:50 AM	Bury the Hammer wrote: just wanted to highlight this bit: Scouts also rave about Bogaerts’ maturity and effort level. One source indicates that he regularly participated in a strict regimen of additional individual workouts on top of mandatory team workouts, including consistently staying late to run extra wind sprints in 100-degree weather during the dog days of August. Obviously work ethic alone can't make someone a major leaguer, but when you combine it with the impressive physical talent that Xander has, it's a really nice thing to hear. This instantly just made me respect this kid more than any other prospect in our organization. Can't knock the hustle.
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Boomerangs		#6	[url]	[-]
Veteran Member Posts: 352 02/08/12 8:24 AM	The thing that impressed me the most from watching his batting practice videos last year was his athleticism and the physical shape he appeared to be in. The kid certainly looks like a stud. The reports of his intangibles are crucially important also. He just went up on my list. He didn't look like he would be filling out all that much any time soon to me. He looks a little like a Nomar to me, at least from batting practice. Maybe not as quick with his bat but similar. It would definitely be great to see him stick at SS. What a value it would be to see him emerge as that level of talent. I have to admit that I'm not that worried about him not making it above AA ball. He looks like he will adjust well to me, from what little I've seen and heard. The Sox did a great job finding this guy and signing him! He was a great value!
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Steve of Charlotte		#7	[url]	[-]
Veteran Member Posts: 612 02/08/12 8:48 AM	Really hope to see Xander this spring. Excited to see him.
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Bury the Hammer		#8	[url]	[-]
Veteran Member Posts: 1636 02/08/12 1:40 PM Veteran Member	JimRiceRocks wrote: If he would attend Yale for a year or two, that would seal his fate! Well played.
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Arquimedez Bozo		#9	[url]	[-]
Posts: 12749 02/09/12 12:24 AM Chris Hatfield Executive Editor SoxProspects.com	BNich0622 wrote: Bury the Hammer wrote: just wanted to highlight this bit: Scouts also rave about Bogaerts’ maturity and effort level. One source indicates that he regularly participated in a strict regimen of additional individual workouts on top of mandatory team workouts, including consistently staying late to run extra wind sprints in 100-degree weather during the dog days of August. Obviously work ethic alone can't make someone a major leaguer, but when you combine it with the impressive physical talent that Xander has, it's a really nice thing to hear. This instantly just made me respect this kid more than any other prospect in our organization. Can't knock the hustle. Not to pat ourselves on the back (although that's exactly what I'm about to do), but I know where that info came from, and the source is exclusive to this website (or at least this website and articles we write for other sites). So yeah, moral of the story, you're at the right place. "I think the baby is sleeping right now." - Jonathan Singer Twitter: @ChrisHatfield/@SoxProspects / SoxProspects on Facebook
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RedSox0407Champs		#10	[url]	[-]
Veteran Member Posts: 121 02/09/12 12:39 AM	I look forward to watching this kid's progress. I like his attitude and he seems like a smart kid willing to learn. I think he'll go along way and I do think he'll be anchoring the middle of the lineup by the second half of the decade. And if he could do it as an effective SS - what a bonus!!
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Norm in Oregon		#11	[url]	[-]
Veteran Member Posts: 1780 02/09/12 12:59 AM Veteran Member	Excellent piece Mike... my favorite quote from the story: I want to use my speed more in the coming season, in addition to improving my defense, ... Also, I have to always remember that the mental part of the game is very important. Playing this game, you're going to fail a lot. And you have to be able to deal with it. Working on all the tools, and building a mental framework as well. And he wants to play shortstop. Doesn't seem like he's much inclined to let anything stop him from that. The attitude reminds me a bit of Brandon Jacobs, another kid who seems to have a plan he's following. Hopefully all that talent plays out. He certainly doesn't seem to lack determination. Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did and it never will. ~ Frederick Douglass
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kingstephanos		#12	[url]	[-]
Rookie Posts: 56 02/13/12 5:14 PM	Bullpen Banter has ranked Xander #25 in their Top 100 list.
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Steve Dillard		#13	[url]	[-]
Veteran Member Posts: 1673 02/16/12 9:53 AM	Any particular reason for projecting him to return to Greenville? A quick 1 month refresher before heading off to Salem? That Greenville team with Xander, Swihart and Cecchini is going to be must-see.
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Mike Andrews		#14	[url]	[-]
Posts: 10 02/16/12 12:09 PM Editor-in-Chief SoxProspects.com	I think he's on the fence for a possible 1-2 month return to Greenville. Could absolutely see him going to Salem though. Lot depends on strides in pitch recognition and defense. Will have a better idea when we're in the Fort next month. Follow @MikeAndrewsSP \| SoxProspects on Facebook \| Subscribe to SP News SoxProspects on YouTube \| Join the SoxProspects Forum \| Donate to SoxProspects
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Steve of Charlotte		#15	[url]	[-]
Veteran Member Posts: 621 02/16/12 1:36 PM	Mike, how do they determine which players participate in a AAA spring training game vs. a AA game? Is it possible someone heading to Portland will play in AAA contest? There are particular players I'd like to see once the games get under way, and I'd like to make sure I see most of them.
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Mike Andrews		#16	[url]	[-]
Posts: 12 02/16/12 1:46 PM Editor-in-Chief SoxProspects.com	Steve of Charlotte wrote: Mike, how do they determine which players participate in a AAA spring training game vs. a AA game? Is it possible someone heading to Portland will play in AAA contest? There are particular players I'd like to see once the games get under way, and I'd like to make sure I see most of them. It's very loose. Early in camp, many players will play a level up from where they end up. You could also have a guy like Dreilly Guerrero randomly playing with Pawtucket or a guy like Dan Butler getting in extra time behind the plate at a lower level. But for the most part, towarsds the end of camp most of the players end up where they project to start 2012. At the same time, if it's AA vs. AAA, all you have to do is turn around and look at the next field over. Follow @MikeAndrewsSP \| SoxProspects on Facebook \| Subscribe to SP News SoxProspects on YouTube \| Join the SoxProspects Forum \| Donate to SoxProspects
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Steve of Charlotte		#17	[url]	[-]
Veteran Member Posts: 623 02/16/12 4:41 PM	Thanks Mike. So when a AAA game is scheduled, they also bring the AA team for their game? EXCELLENT!
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Mike Andrews		#18	[url]	[-]
Posts: 15 02/16/12 5:58 PM Editor-in-Chief SoxProspects.com	The AAA and AA games go on simultaneously at adjacent fields. The High-A and Low-A games then go on simultaneously at the other stadium. Sometimes there is also a third game for Rookie-level players. For example, while AAA/AA teams play 2 simultaneous games at home vs. TB, the A-ball/Rookie Ball teams will play 2-3 simultaneous games away at Port Charlotte. Follow @MikeAndrewsSP \| SoxProspects on Facebook \| Subscribe to SP News SoxProspects on YouTube \| Join the SoxProspects Forum \| Donate to SoxProspects
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