Podcast: First Half MiLB Awards
The Rundown:
- Recap the Detroit Tigers series in which the offense let down in crucial situations. With only nine home runs in June, what are the causes in lack of production?
- This Tuesday, three of the White Sox affiliates (Birmingham, Winston-Salem, Kannapolis) are entering their All-Star break. We recap how the prospects have been doing while handing out our awards for best hitter/pitcher, breakout prospect, and most improved.
- We answer your questions in P.O. Sox:
By starting Rondon, Cedeno, and Gomez in AAA and bringing Bummer and a bunch of ’17 holdovers north, did Hahn limit his ability to make Swarzak/Kahnle/Jennings deadline moves this year? #POSox
— Noah A (@CU4ABeer) June 18, 2018
What changes have been made in the system to improve the prospects hitting abilities.
It’s been since the maggs.lee.crede.rowand era since our position prospects have hit ceilings with their bats.
— Juan Rod (@ChiSoxJRod) June 18, 2018
Who goes down when Leury and Avi come back? Also do you see Leury as a viable trade candidate? #POSox
— brian motherway (@bjm676) June 18, 2018
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On a vaguely related note (re: trading bullpen help), I remain impressed with Mike Rizzo’s ability to get high level relievers without skimming from the top of his farm system.