SPPod #155: Season Preview/Spring Training Review

Yeah, about that World Series title defense—Chris and Ian have some thoughts. First up, now is not the time to panic. As Ian notes, the West Coast swing always presents challenges. And second, minor league baseball is back. The full-season affiliates are playing games and the guys are dialed in to break down the rosters and share more thoughts from camp. (Speaking of camp, make sure you check out our new Patreon benefit – Game Updates.) Ian goes over his impressions of a stacked Portland roster. They discuss the talent in Greenville, highlighting the depth of teenage talent in the system. The break down the rest of the system, plus the guys who stood out in camp who did not make a full season roster. And the guys bust open the mailbag to close out the show. Listen in! 0:00 – Intros, housekeeping, email us and remember to check us out on Patreon 3:00 – The big club's struggles to start the season 9:30 – Opening rosters decisions 1:14:30 – Mailbag Players mentioned in the show Colten Brewer Brian Johnson Brock Holt Tzu-Wei Lin Marcus Walden Chandler Shepherd Blake Swihart Sandy Leon Michael Chavis Josh Ockimey Sam Travis Bobby Dalbec Chad De La Guerra Mike Shawaryn Travis Lakins Darwinzon Hernandez Tanner Houck CJ Chatham Durbin Feltman Denyi Reyes Jordan Weems Brett Netzer Bryan Mata Kutter Crawford Joan Matinez Jake Thompson Andrew Politi Jarren Duran Pedro Castellanos Tanner Nishioka Ryan Fitzgerald Alex Scherff Thad Ward Brayan Bello Yasel Santana Chris Machamer Yoan Aybar Triston Casas Brandon Howlett Tyler Esplin Devlin Granberg Antoni Flores Nick Decker Nick Northcut Danny Diaz Gilberto Jimenez Miguel Suero Osvaldo De La Rosa Jonathan Diaz 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 Spotify Listen on YouTube Listen on Google Play Music Podcast Archive