Prospect Simon Castro Drawing Attention this Spring
Currently, and throughout at least the past year-or-so, the biggest name pitching prospects in the White Sox organization have been guys like Nestor Molina, Dylan Axelrod, Erik Johnson, and Jacob Petricka among others. And while they're all still doing well, one other name is quickly rising to their level: Simon Castro.
Castro, the 24 year-old 6'5 right hander...
More Spring Training Games
February 26 game against the Texas Rangers saw the Sox hammer them by a score of 14 – 8. Twelve runs scored over three innings. Starter Nestor Molina and reliever Brian Omogrosso both pitched two scoreless innings, with Josh Phegley getting his first home run of the season. February 27th game also against the Rangers saw the White Sox improve their record [...]
Chicago White Sox Top 10 Prospects Update
I did a Chicago White Sox top 10 prospects piece right as Spring Training ended and here is how they have been doing through the first five weeks of the season.
1. Addison Reed, RP, Chicago White Sox- 13 GP 10 IP 0-0 0.00 ERA 5 hits 14 K 3 BB WHIP 0.923. Reed has been very good out of the White Sox bullpen, especially with the absence of Jesse Crain.
2. Nestor Molina, SP, Birmingham...
2012 Top 20 Prospects – Chicago White Sox
It’s prospect season again. I’ve had my rankings listed on team pages, but have been horrible about keeping those up to date. As I mentioned on the pages, I’m looking at other rankings when I make mine (along with scouting reports and my own opinion). Second to last have the South-Siders – the White Sox.
For the top 20, I’ve listed them according to my ranking. I’ve...
White Sox Off Day Episode 3: Scouting The Majors and Minors with South Side Larry
Our first regular season episode of White Sox Off Day is in the books!
I don’t know about you, but it definitely cured my off day blues. Off course, I hosted it, so I’m biased; but hopefully it will have the same positive impact on you.
We spend the first 45 minutes of the show talking about all levels of the White Sox organization with Larry from South Side Sox.
He provides...
40 Names to know for 2012
One of the weaknesses of Top Prospect lists is that there has to be some limit to who is considered a prospect, which ends up excluding young guys who are not veterans, but also not prospects. Additionally, you don't get a chance to comment on guys who are in some unusual circumstance.Glaringly, there's little chance to say "watch this guy" when "this guy"...
White Sox 2012 5x5 Prospect Rankings
The Chicago White Sox farm system is easily the worst in baseball. A big part of the reason for their putrid system is that they've shied away from spending money in the draft. The old saying goes, you get what you pay for. In this case, the saying is correct.
Top 5 fantasy baseball prospects
1- Addison Reed, RP
Reed blew threw the minors last year starting the year...
DOs and DONTs: Chicago White Sox
At first glance there weren’t really that many players I would draft from the White Sox this year. But upon further investigation, they may have some very valuable middle to late round picks that could add depth and production to your team.
DO find solace in the many young arms in the bullpen this year. Addison Reed, Matt Thornton, and Jesse Crain should all be lock down out of...
Molina looking to make quick impact
Even with a tremendous Spring Training showing, right-hander Nestor Molina doesn't figure into the immediate plans for the White Sox this season. Molina was the key piece for the South Siders in the offseason deal with Toronto involving Sergio Santos.
Ventura surveying the pitching landscape
The second day of White Sox camp on Friday gave manager Robin Ventura a chance to see a few of the young arms acquired in offseason trades, such as Nestor Molina and Simon Castro.
Top Impact Young Players: Starting Pitchers Part II
Last time we looked at the starting pitchers most likely to make an impact in 2012. This time we will look at the pitchers most likely to make an impact in 2013 and beyond. Some of these pitchers haven’t even thrown a professional pitch, but recent history shows that polished college arms can rise through their systems quickly under the right circumstances. As usual...
Reaping What You Sow: The Lower Half of Farm Systems
Ranking the farm systems is a bit easier than trying to rank than individual players. My method for doing it was pretty simple. I started by going back over the Top 10s and adjusting them for off-season trades, and I used a point system to get a general feel for each system. Teams got 4 points for each “Elite” prospect, 3 for each “Outstanding” prospect, 2 for each “Good”...
Reaping What You Sow: The Lower Half of Farm Systems
Ranking the farm systems is a bit easier than trying to rank than individual players. My method for doing it was pretty simple. I started by going back over the Top 10s and adjusting them for off-season trades, and I used a point system to get a general feel for each system. Teams got 4 points for each “Elite” prospect, 3 for each “Outstanding” prospect, 2 for each “Good”...
White Sox Top Twenty Prospects
John Sickels produced his Top Twenty White Sox prospect list and it’s sad to say that the system is pretty thin right now. Their top guy was given a B+ and you get into the C+’s pretty quickly. Topping the list is Nestor Molina who came over from the Blue Jays. The big question here [...]
The BP First Take: Thursday, December 22 by Daniel Rathman
The White Sox finished 16 games behind the Tigers in the AL Central last season and 12 games shy of the Rays for the wild card. Their farm system was one of the shallowest in baseball coming into the 2011 campaign, so there aren’t any immediate reinforcements to propel the ChiSox back into contention. A wholesale rebuilding process this offseason seemed inevitable.
General...
Sox like new acquisition Molina's upside potential
New acquisition described as superior athlete making seamless switch to pitcherThere was no fuss when Nestor Molina was asked to make a switch from an unsuccessful minor league position player to pitcher.
Top 15 Prospects: Chicago White Sox
The Chicago White Sox system continues to be one of the weakest in the Majors. The front office and ownership cannot fault anyone but themselves for failing to invest in the amateur draft or the international market. On the plus side, the organization has lucked into a few interesting prospects like Addison Reed and Dylan Axelrod. Chicago doesn’t have a true No. 1 prospect, although...
Moving Past the Winter Meetings
One significant deal, a salary arbitration acceptance, Rule 5 minor league selection binge and bout with a flu virus later and Alex Anthopoulos’ Winter Meetings experience wrapped up as of last Friday.
It was certainly a productive week of work, even if it didn’t mean inking Prince Fielder or lavishing $254 million on Albert Pujols.
Of Anthopoulos’ three stated areas of need...
Toronto Blue Jays Close Deal for Sergio Santos
It looks like it’s case closed for the Toronto Blue Jays as they finally landed a relief pitcher for next season. The Jays announced on Dec. 6 that they had received right-handed reliever Sergio Santos from the Chicago White Sox in a deal that saw Minor League pitcher Nestor Molina head to the Windy City. Santos had a decent year with Chicago by saving 30 games in 36 opportunities...
Anthopoulos Gets Closer And Flexiblity
Two months after signing Sergio Santos to a three-year extension worth a guaranteed $8.25 million, the Chicago White Sox traded his live arm to the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for pitching prospect Nestor Molina. Eno Sarris has you covered from the White Sox perspective, so let’s look at the deal through the scope of Alex Anthopoulos and the Toronto Blue Jays.
Last winter, the...
Santos Saves Toronto’s Christmas, 2012 Games
Sergio Santos was traded to the Blue Jays for Nestor Molina, no relation to Alfred. Santos will take over the Blue Jays closing job with Frank Francisco being waved away like a stale fart — Stank Fartcisco, if you will. Santos was made for this job. He’s a cyborg. A cyborg of Ks who was sent here from the future to save games and to dance to the club remix of O Canada...
White Sox Trade Santos
DALLAS, Texas-- The Chicago White Sox traded closer Sergio Santos to the Toronto Blue Jays for minor league pitcher Nestor Molina Tuesday. Scout.com's MLB Expert Frankie Piliere joins Erin Hartigan to discuss the reaction around the Winter Meetings, and evaluate what Molina will bring to the Chicago organization.
Winter Meetings Wheeling and Dealling: Sergio Santos Edition
The White Sox and Blue Jays agreed to a trade on Tuesday. The pale hose sent closer Sergio Santos to the Jays for pitching prospect Nestor Molina. The ramifications in ranking closers for 2012 after this trade is quite intriguing as the door is open for an electric prospect arm to seize the gig in Chicago.
The most notable name in the trade is Santos. Santos was selected...
After trade, GM Williams admits Sox in rebuilding mode
GM trades Santos for minor league starterDALLAS — General manager Ken Williams finally used the "R" word Tuesday after trading closer Sergio Santos to the Blue Jays for pitching prospect Nestor Molina.
Blue Jays' Trade for Santos Another Win for Anthopolous
Toronto Blue Jays general manager Alex Anthopolous went into the winter looking for a closer. But when the Phillies and Marlins pushed the free agent market to insane heights, Anthopolous went into the trade market, and today, he came away with his prize: Chicago White Sox closer Sergio Santos. All that Anthopolous gave up to acquire Santos was AA pitcher Nestor Molina, who Mark...
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