Jason Place Discussion

Re: Jason Place Discussion

feeds@yuku.com (norbit14) — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 23:59:36 GMT

jimmydean24 wrote:
even if Place does go to Portland. . . would it be reasonable to keep Reddick in CF since he has made the move there at the end of this year? maybe the sox want a more aggressive CF in the higher levels (i mean by Reddick just loving to run through walls whereas Place will pull up on the track) or would they just send Reddick back to RF because of his strong arm?

If they are both at the same...

Re: Jason Place Discussion

feeds@yuku.com (jimmydean24) — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 23:42:32 GMT

even if Place does go to Portland. . . would it be reasonable to keep Reddick in CF since he has made the move there at the end of this year? maybe the sox want a more aggressive CF in the higher levels (i mean by Reddick just loving to run through walls whereas Place will pull up on the track) or would they just send Reddick back to RF because of his strong arm?

Re: Jason Place Discussion

feeds@yuku.com (norbit14) — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:29:40 GMT

If we talk about numbers I don't think there is a question that Jason should probably start next year in Salem/Hi-A. But the Sox have repeatedly said that with Jason and few other prospects number don't mean much in the scheme of things. I would agree with AB that I think his development during the off-season will determine much more than the numbers he is putting up during the season.

My OF projection for next year

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Re: Jason Place Discussion

feeds@yuku.com (Steve of Charlotte) — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 11:47:17 GMT

First....Greenville. Somoza and Dening will be starters for the Drive. Both have shown some real upside this season. I would not be surprised if Frezza (age) and Peterson were there also.....and I bet either Hissey or WML will be there too. Hope it is WML.

As for Place....he needs to finally have a solid consistent year. I think he made strides this season in Lancaster. He cut down (a little) on K's, made more contact, and hit a few more out. He does have some...

Re: Jason Place Discussion

feeds@yuku.com (ancientsoxfogey) — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 11:15:03 GMT

Isn't the Carolina league hitting environment considered to be tougher than the California league overall? If so, starting him in Salem would sort of be like half a promotion: tougher surroundings, with the calibre of pitchers maybe being about the same.

Re: Jason Place Discussion

feeds@yuku.com (Arquimedez Bozo) — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 10:45:20 GMT

Honestly, a lot of where Place (and others) goes will have a lot to do with his progress in the offseason as well. If he's showing a lot of improvement in Ft. Myers next spring, I could see him going to Portland. Another month or two in Salem wouldn't kill him either though.

Re: Jason Place Discussion

feeds@yuku.com (GuapoGuapo) — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 07:25:37 GMT

GloveMasterFlex wrote:
Jason Place this year:

April: 8/24 BB/K (71 AB)
May: 12/34 BB/K (123 AB)
June: 13/30 BB/K (97 AB)

July: 4/26 (96 AB)
August: 5/24 (59 AB, .563 OPS)

Ouch. What about Greenville?

Re: Jason Place Discussion

feeds@yuku.com (klostrophobic) — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 00:34:45 GMT

Wow I can't imagine how ugly Place's numbers would look in Portland. I can't think of a single good reason for him not to spend the entire year in Salem next year. He's 20, there won't be an opening in the Boston OF until at least 2010, and you have Reddick, Kalish, Hall, Daeges, Corsaletti, Bailey, Carter realistically ahead of him on the minor league depth chart. It's nice to advance a level every year, but let the dude establish some level of success at some point....

Re: Jason Place Discussion

feeds@yuku.com (tdrowe) — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 23:47:11 GMT

I'm kind of interested about where Place will start next year, too. I think he would be best suited seeing at least some promising success at a level before he takes on Eastern League pitching. That being said, is the Carolina League pitching pretty much on par with California League pitching for anyone who has an idea of how other teams' rosters may shape up next year. Looking at Place's numbers it seems he would best be suited staying at high-A at least to start the season as he...

Re: Jason Place Discussion

feeds@yuku.com (ancientsoxfogey) — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 08:28:56 GMT

Let's see what happens to him the last 6 weeks of the season, + any playoffs. If he makes further strides, maybe a trip to AA, but I really think Salem to start next year makes more sense at this point, and let him really earn the promotion to what could be a Waterloo for him.

Re: Jason Place Discussion

feeds@yuku.com (norbit14) — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 06:44:55 GMT

CMF16 wrote:
Despite how well he ends this season, is it safe to assume that Place will open 2009 in Salem? I can't see him being ready for the AA level just yet.

He didn't necessarily have the numbers to make jump from Low-A to High-A but yet he made it. I think he'll be in AA next year.

Re: Jason Place Discussion

feeds@yuku.com (CMF16) — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 06:06:10 GMT

Despite how well he ends this season, is it safe to assume that Place will open 2009 in Salem? I can't see him being ready for the AA level just yet.

Interested in people's thoughts on this, especially Cin1010 and Lancaster Rob.

Re: Jason Place Discussion

feeds@yuku.com (AgentOrange) — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 01:08:11 GMT

breakaleg4u wrote:

GloveMasterFlex wrote:
Jason Place this year:

April: 8/24 BB/K (71 AB)
May: 12/34 BB/K (123 AB)
June: 13/30 BB/K (97 AB)
July: 2/15 BB/K (54 AB)

from these numbers, I would say that a large percentage of his strikeouts where caught looking. Does this mean that his...

Re: Jason Place Discussion

feeds@yuku.com (breakaleg4u) — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 23:08:49 GMT

GloveMasterFlex wrote:
Jason Place this year:

April: 8/24 BB/K (71 AB)
May: 12/34 BB/K (123 AB)
June: 13/30 BB/K (97 AB)
July: 2/15 BB/K (54 AB)

from these numbers, I would say that a large percentage of his strikeouts where caught looking. Does this mean that his pitch recognition has improved therefore he his putting more balls in play?

Re: Jason Place Discussion

feeds@yuku.com (GloveMasterFlex) — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 17:39:08 GMT

Jason Place this year:

April: 8/24 BB/K (71 AB)
May: 12/34 BB/K (123 AB)
June: 13/30 BB/K (97 AB)
July: 2/15 BB/K (54 AB)

Re: Jason Place Discussion

feeds@yuku.com (norbit14) — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 16:18:46 GMT

breakaleg4u wrote:
KG's response to that question was "right now"

I would say last year when struck-out 160 times. Strike-outs have always been the worst part of Jason's game, when he was drafted that was a huge concern. He has a low BA but since he is making so many adjustments at the plate, changing his approach and batting stance, it doesn't mean much. Jason right...

Re: Jason Place Discussion

feeds@yuku.com (ddawgs28) — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:35:44 GMT

Any updates on Jason Place's health. He got hit with a pitch a few days ago, right.

As for the BP chat question. If you were to look at Place's overall numbers you would see a low average, but he has been making strides at the plate, or was until like ten days ago.

Re: Jason Place Discussion

feeds@yuku.com (breakaleg4u) — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 14:57:56 GMT

KG's response to that question was "right now"

Re: Jason Place Discussion

feeds@yuku.com (breakaleg4u) — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 14:55:54 GMT

any updates on Mr. Places strikeout ratio for the month of July?

Re: Jason Place Discussion

feeds@yuku.com (buffs44444) — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 12:02:35 GMT

Cin1010 wrote:

OK, let me see. Just my thoughts and I'm sure many will disagree. Sorry, this will be long.

Anderson and Gonzalez ..... They are similar in their age for the level, are both left handed, they both have an amazing amount of natural talent and a strong

It's posts like this one, which come from a lot of great members of this board, that keep me glued to...

Jason Place Discussion

feeds@yuku.com (Beany24) — Wed, 07 May 2008 21:09:40 GMT

Help me understand what the Sox are doing with Place. I may have missed a previous post that explained this. Why are they leading this kid off? He hasn't hit at any level yet, but has managed to get promoted. How does leading off help him mentally or physically? He's a good athlete and has some tools and I'd like to see him succeed, but where is the progress that warrants promotion?