SPPod #133 - Six Degrees of Ivan De Jesus

Chris and Ian return to talk about the glacial pace of the offseason. Henry Owens has left the system. JD Martinez still hasn't signed with the Sox. And while the big headlines tarry, the club has signed some minor league free agents, including Ivan De Jesus Jr. who returns to the club for his third stint. The guys go over non-roster invitations, touching on Chad De La Guerra's rise from 17th round pick to big league camp. They break down the club's AAA rule 5 pickups. Finally, they cover both Baseball America's and Baseball Prospectus' rankings of the Red Sox system. Listen in! Podcast Show Notes    0:00 – Intros, housekeeping, email us and remember to check us out on Patreon. 2:00 – The slowly developing off-season 20:00 – Farewell, Henry Owens and minor league signings 29:45 – Non-roster invitations 42:00 – Red Sox Rule 5 pickups 48:00 – Arbitration Showdown: Mookie Betts 53:00 – Outside Red Sox prospect rankings 1:14:00 – Minor league coaching staff changes Players Discussed: Henry OwensIvan De Jesus Jr.Oscar HernandezChad De La GuerraMarco HernandezDanny MarsMichael ChavisAndy FergusonLuke TendlerYomar ValentinMookie BettsDarwinzon HernandezLorenzo Cedrola Tyler HillBryce Brentz As Chris mentioned we're hiring for a social media specialist and a contributing editor.   Got something to say? We love talking about what you want to hear about. Make sure to email us.    Love the show? Want to help us out while also getting exclusive goodies? Support the podcast by contributing to us on Patreon! Go to Sox Prospects on Patreon for the details.    Podcast Twitter Links:  @SPChrisHatfield @IanCundall @SoxProspects  Subscribe on iTunes (please rate and review!) Subscribe on Stitcher (please rate and review!) Listen on YouTube Listen on Google Play Music Podcast Archive