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It's here! Five games including the opener at Fenway are on the slate, and Ian and Chris needed more than two hours to break everything down. Garrett Crochet and Kristian Campbell signed extensions. We had a MASSIVE update to the rankings. The full-season affiliate rosters are out. And as always, we answer your emails! Got something to say? We love talking about what you want to hear about. Make s...

Ian is joined by Mike Andrews to wrap-up their trip to minor league spring training! They start off talking about all the injured position players and how that impacted the rosters, before a long discussion about Justin Gonzales and his future outlook. They then went through a few other hitters including Enddy Azocar, Nazzan Zanetello and Mikey Romero. After that, they moved onto the pitchers and...

It's finally here! With the 2025 season upon us, Ian welcomes Chris to the show as a very special guest to discuss the (mostly) final MLB roster for opening day, including Kristian Campbell officially making the team, decisions in the back of the rotation and bullpen, and how everything could change very early in the season. Plus, the guys threw down their predictions for the season - listen in to...

The SoxProspects Spring Training trip is on, and Ian and Chris took a break to talk about the two minor league showcase games this week: the Spring Breakout and Futures at Fenway South. The Big Three, Mikey Romero, and Justin Gonzales went deep, while Brandon Clarke and Juan Valera were throwing fuego. Hear about them and all of the other highlights from the start of the trip on this episode! Got...

Ian and Chris are back with their takes on the latest from MLB camp, plus a preview of the opening of minor league camp and the annual SoxProspects team's trip to the Fort! Got something to say? We love talking about what you want to hear about. Make sure to email us at podcast@soxprospects.com . Social Media Links: IG: @SoxProspects @SPChrisHatfield @IanCundall @SoxProspects Love the show? Want t...

Ian is joined by former Red Sox infielder and current NESN primary color analyst Lou Merloni to discuss all the happenings in Spring Training so far. The start off talking about how this camp feels different to past years and Lou's initial impressions of the big three. They then move into an in-depth discussion of the major camp storylines and position battles, starting with what to do at second b...

MLB camp is in full swing, and Ian and Chris had some news to talk about. The guys weighed in on the third base drama, the latest transaction and injury news, and some minor league tidbits reported by our friend Andrew Parker. Plus, a listener request for Hey, Remember That Guy's second edition, and your emails! Got something to say? We love talking about what you want to hear about. Make sure to...

Alex Bregman, Boston Red Sox. That's about it. And Nick Pivetta signed with San Diego. Ian and Chris jumped on to talk about it. Got something to say? We love talking about what you want to hear about. Make sure to email us at podcast@soxprospects.com . Social Media Links: IG: @SoxProspects @SPChrisHatfield @IanCundall @SoxProspects Love the show? Want to help us out while also getting exclusive g...

In honor of the Big Game (before it turned into the Big Blowout), Ian and Chris discussed the latest news and gave their takes on some prop bets for MLB camp with pitchers and catchers reporting this week. Plus, the guys debuted a new segment based on a listener request and, as always, your emails!  Got something to say? We love talking about what you want to hear about. Make sure to email us at p...

We're all desperate for something to happen as Spring Training approaches. Ian and Chris discussed what's going on with the Alex Bregman non-chase and the potential last bullpen signing, the updated rankings, and a bunch of listener emails! Got something to say? We love talking about what you want to hear about. Make sure to email us at podcast@soxprospects.com . Social Media Links: IG: @SoxProspe...

Ian and Chris welcomed Red Sox Director of Pitching Justin Willard to the podcast to talk about, well, pitching! On the agenda are Justin's philosophies on instruction, pitch design, the traits that make a good pitcher, and more. Justin also talked about some of the system's top arms and what training looks like at all times of year. Plus, the SoxProspects guys talked about the 2025 international...

The hot stove might be cool right now, but Ian and Chris are back for another episode of the podcast! They start off talking about Bobby Dalbec signing with the White Sox and the arbitration agreements, or lack thereof, that came out today, before moving onto a brief discussion of the upcoming Rookie Development program. After that, they talk about the options out there for the Red Sox bullpen and...

Ian and Chris wrap up 2024 with a look at the latest Red Sox moves, including the Walker Buehler signing and some minor trades from the back of the 40-man roster. Plus, takes from Craig Breslow's media availability and a slew of your emails! Got something to say? We love talking about what you want to hear about. Make sure to email us at podcast@soxprospects.com . Social Media Links: IG: @SoxProsp...

Ian is joined by SoxProspects Founder and Editor in Chief Mike Andrews this week to talk about the latest happenings with major league free agency, including the Red Sox signing of Patrick Sandoval. After that they discuss the first batch of non roster invitees to spring training and the changes to the SoxProspects rankings as a result of the recent trades. To wrap up the show, they answer a bunch...

The Red Sox finally made their big move, dealing four of their top 20 prospects for White Sox left-hander Garrett Crochet. Ian and Chris broke down the deal, looking at the players going both ways and whether either team came out on top. Plus, Elmer Rodriguez was dealt for Carlos Narvaez and, oh yeah, the Rule 5 Draft happened, with one Sox farmhand getting picked in the MLB phase while the team c...

Ian and Chris are back to discuss the latest hot stove news and rumors. Of course, things start with the latest on Juan Soto and how it is the primary inflection point for the rest of the offseason. They then dig in on the Red Sox' signing of Aroldis Chapman and other big news around the game, including Willy Adames signing with the Giants and Tyler O'Neill signing with the Orioles (in real time)....

Chris and Ian are back this holiday week to talk about the official SoxProspects end of season rankings! They go through the entire list from 1-60 and discuss all the major risers and fallers and why certain players ended up where they did. They also briefly discussed the latest transactions and answered your emails! Got something to say? We love talking about what you want to hear about. Make sur...

Chris and Ian are back with an action packed episode! They start out by reacting to the recent Red Sox news including Nick Pivetta declining the qualifying offer and all the Rule 5 deadline movement. They discuss why Hunter Dobbins and Jhostynxon Garcia were added to the 40-man, why Bryan Mata was removed and why players like Yordanny Monegro and Allan Castro weren't. After that, they discuss the...

Ian is joined by Geoff Pontes of Baseball America to discuss the huge news that Roki Sasaki is being posted this offseason. First, they discuss the timing of him coming over and why that matters. They then discuss his performance over in Japan and if there are any concerns about his workload and health, before a deep dive into his arsenal. Finally, they speculate on the factors that will go into h...

With the World Series over and free agency open, Ian and Chris get together to preview the offseason. They start out talking about the decision to give Nick Pivetta the qualifying offer and the other players who received them, before moving onto a Red Sox specific discussion about what they should do this offseason. First, they start out discussing how to improve the rotation and what is the best...

While perhaps not the sexiest news for fans to hear during the World Series, the Red Sox completed a full restructuring of their baseball operations this week. Ian and Chris got on the horn to discuss, then moved on to checking in on key upcoming dates in the offseason, the status of the Red Sox representatives in the Arizona Fall League, and of course, your emails!  Got something to say? We love...

Ian and Chris welcomed Red Sox Director of Player Development Brian Abraham back to the show as we continue looking back on the 2024 season. Brian discussed the ways in which the organization's player development processes and plans have evolved, including how the organization trains bat speed in hitters and velocity in pitchers. Plus, you'll hear his thoughts on the Big 4 and players like Braden...

Ian is back in the hosting chair this episode and is joined by Mike Andrews to break down all the SoxProspects Award winners! They go through all the all stars and each award, discussing the criteria, winner, who else was in consideration and even who the past winners were. They also briefly talk about the recent turnover on the Red Sox coaching staff and answer a few emails! Got something to say?...

With the postseason well underway, Ian and Chris H. discussed what we can learn from the clubs participating in the playoffs about what it will take for the Red Sox to rebuild into a contender. Plus, the guys looked at the responses to the recent poll conducted by our friend RedSoxStats - unspoken, but of course sponsored by Chico's Bail Bonds - and as always, your emails!   Got something to say?...

Ian and Mike reconvened for part two of the season in review, this time to recap the minor league season on the pitching side of the farm. After discussing the overall state of pitching in the system and a discussion about when is the right time to commit to a pitcher as a starter or reliever the guys went through all the top 30 arms and recounted noteworthy storylines from the season that was. Pl...