Boston Red Sox Top Prospects Josh Reddick and Lars Anderson
by faketeams on Apr 23, 2009 6:00 PM EDT
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PrintOn Wednesday morning, I specifically travelled to New Britian, CT to see the Boston Red Sox top two prospects, 1B Lars Anderson and CF Josh Reddick. Given New Britain is the home of the Minnesota Twins AA affiliate, I was able to see C Wilson Ramos, too.
One of the drawbacks of fantasy sports is getting too wrapped up in the stats and not taking the time to see the players. This is especially true with prospects who are generally demmed good or bad based on just a couple/few major prospect websites.
What always strikes me is how small the players are. I know that is a function of age - theirs and my own, but I was especially taken aback by how slight Reddick was.
While Baseball America lists him at 6'2, his frame made him appear much smaller. Of course, that height could be inflated given Anderson is listed at 6'5, and the scoreboard had him at 6'1.
Lars Anderson came through for me with a moon shot HR to right center field. Here are pictures of the three prospects - Anderson, Reddick and Ramos - listed by hitter. Of course, Ramos is in all three.
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Funny
I don’t remember hiring you as a minor league scout for the Milos…how did my boys look? Did you get to see Reddick make any throws? Apparently he has a rocket launcher for an arm.
Rock Cats
Dang! I wish I had known you were going there. It’s 5 minutes from where I live. Would have joined you.
No
Reddick didn’t do anything that impressed me. It was just one game and four ABs, though.
One of the more impressive players was LHP Dustin Richardson for the Red Sox. He was clearly throwing better than any other pitcher who appeared that day.
KLaw
wally (Maine): Going to sea dogs game tonight, besides Lars & maybe reddick – anyone to really pay attention to? they are playing CT Defenders. Any plans to return to Hadlock Field for a game this yr.
Keith Law: Tazawa. Richie Lentz. If Bryce Cox isn’t throwing everything to the backstop, he’s interesting. Argenis Diaz.
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