SPPod #136 - Ian is being a wisenheimer

Remember us? We've been busy. #BlameHatfield. After two-and-a-half soggy weeks of minor league games, we're back. Chris and Ian start with a rundown of the top talents in the system, who both happen to be sidelined, then broke down the wonderful success stories of Bobby Poyner and Marcus Walden, who both made the big club out of spring training. The guys renewed their objections to the handling of Blake Swihart. Finally, Chris and Ian noted the season-opening roster highlights and top early performers throughout the system, running the gamut from the loaded Salem rotation, young Greenville lineup, crowded PawSox pitching staff and Portland lineup that… really needed Josh Ockimey back. Listen in! Podcast Show Notes 0:00 - Intros, housekeeping, email us and remember to check us out on Patreon. 6:30 - Jay Groome and Michael Chavis updates 16:00 - Injury Updates from the system 22:00 - Poyner and Walden make the big club 36:15 - Finding Blake Swihart at-bats 47:00 - Pawtucket's bullpen depth 54:45 - Portland's intriguing storylines 1:00:30 - Salem's loaded rotation 1:12:30 - Greenville's young team Players Discussed: Jay Groome Michael Chavis Josh Ockimey Travis Lakins Roldani Baldwin Zach Schellenger Lorenzo Cedrola Austin Maddox Marco Hernandez Bobby Poyner Marcus Walden Ben Taylor Brian Johnson Hector Velazquez Blake Swihart Christian Vazquez Rafael Devers Brock Holt Tzu-Wei Lin Sam Travis Chad De La Guerra Mike Olt Jalen Beeks Mike Shawaryn Cole Sturgeon Jeremy Rivera Danny Mars Roniel Raudes Tanner Houck Bryan Mata Jake Thompson Dwarinzon Hernadez Joan Martinez Bobby Dalbec Daniel Gonzalez CJ Chatham Cole Brannen Alex Scherff Kutter Crawford Andre Colon 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