Chris Hatfield
@spchrishatfield.bsky.social
http://SoxProspects.com Executive Editor and podcast host. Not an astronaut
Oh well hello there.
October 7, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Oh well hello there.
One man's guess at the wild card roster.
SPs aren't in any particular order.
Early is off but comes back if they advance. Don't need a 4th starter in a 3-game series.
SPs aren't in any particular order.
Early is off but comes back if they advance. Don't need a 4th starter in a 3-game series.
September 29, 2025 at 12:14 AM
One man's guess at the wild card roster.
SPs aren't in any particular order.
Early is off but comes back if they advance. Don't need a 4th starter in a 3-game series.
SPs aren't in any particular order.
Early is off but comes back if they advance. Don't need a 4th starter in a 3-game series.
Looking at the AAA roster, if the Red Sox think they need an arm... You'd think there's a chance it's David Sandlin. The problem is he's really struggled in the bullpen. 16.1-25-17-15-11-14 in 12 relief appearances since 8/5, giving up runs in 8 of them.
September 18, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Looking at the AAA roster, if the Red Sox think they need an arm... You'd think there's a chance it's David Sandlin. The problem is he's really struggled in the bullpen. 16.1-25-17-15-11-14 in 12 relief appearances since 8/5, giving up runs in 8 of them.
Seems there's a decent chance Payton Tolle makes his MLB relief debut tomorrow. Enough guys might be unavailable you'd think they might make a move for someone, but all those guys have pitched too... Need the offense to make it a laugher and/or for Bello to go deep.
September 18, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Seems there's a decent chance Payton Tolle makes his MLB relief debut tomorrow. Enough guys might be unavailable you'd think they might make a move for someone, but all those guys have pitched too... Need the offense to make it a laugher and/or for Bello to go deep.
One way they could use the last pitcher spot:
9/1-2: Kelly
9/3-10: Harrison up, makes 2 starts to keep Tolle on min. 5 days rest
9/11-EOS: Harrison down for another reliever.
With their off days, they only need spot starts on 9/3 and 9/10 to give Tolle sufficient rest.
9/1-2: Kelly
9/3-10: Harrison up, makes 2 starts to keep Tolle on min. 5 days rest
9/11-EOS: Harrison down for another reliever.
With their off days, they only need spot starts on 9/3 and 9/10 to give Tolle sufficient rest.
September 1, 2025 at 2:57 PM
One way they could use the last pitcher spot:
9/1-2: Kelly
9/3-10: Harrison up, makes 2 starts to keep Tolle on min. 5 days rest
9/11-EOS: Harrison down for another reliever.
With their off days, they only need spot starts on 9/3 and 9/10 to give Tolle sufficient rest.
9/1-2: Kelly
9/3-10: Harrison up, makes 2 starts to keep Tolle on min. 5 days rest
9/11-EOS: Harrison down for another reliever.
With their off days, they only need spot starts on 9/3 and 9/10 to give Tolle sufficient rest.
If you're not on a boat for Tolle Day what are you even doing?
August 29, 2025 at 11:17 PM
If you're not on a boat for Tolle Day what are you even doing?
Seen on this day last year in, I believe, Dick Mack's in Dingle, Ireland.
August 27, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Seen on this day last year in, I believe, Dick Mack's in Dingle, Ireland.
Angle isn't great, but Travieso was. At least 16 whiffs by my count thru 4.2 before he hit his pitch count. 96-97 T98 FB (vid), very good SL 85-88 w varied shape, flashed a nice CH 87-90. Very impressed. Threw strikes which has been his issue this year.
August 17, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Angle isn't great, but Travieso was. At least 16 whiffs by my count thru 4.2 before he hit his pitch count. 96-97 T98 FB (vid), very good SL 85-88 w varied shape, flashed a nice CH 87-90. Very impressed. Threw strikes which has been his issue this year.
Open side video of Yoeilin Cespedes' 1st inning tank job.
August 17, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Open side video of Yoeilin Cespedes' 1st inning tank job.
David Sandlin worked a short outing tonight. Bit surprising 3 days after he threw 57 pitches. Threw 33 tonight incl the below, then struck out a batter in the 6th before being lifted.
Some loud contact but it's about getting used to the role for now.
Some loud contact but it's about getting used to the role for now.
August 6, 2025 at 1:49 AM
David Sandlin worked a short outing tonight. Bit surprising 3 days after he threw 57 pitches. Threw 33 tonight incl the below, then struck out a batter in the 6th before being lifted.
Some loud contact but it's about getting used to the role for now.
Some loud contact but it's about getting used to the role for now.
So uh, that ball that Mayer just fouled back and hit the empty seat... hit my seat while I was getting food for my family
June 14, 2025 at 11:50 PM
So uh, that ball that Mayer just fouled back and hit the empty seat... hit my seat while I was getting food for my family
Presuming Stock gets DFA for more bullpen help, I wonder if they break glass on Brian Van Belle (#SP60 #58). Penrod's on the 40 but he's on pseudo-rehab still.
You might want to save him for when you need a spot start at this point, but I'm not sure there's another option.
You might want to save him for when you need a spot start at this point, but I'm not sure there's another option.
June 9, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Presuming Stock gets DFA for more bullpen help, I wonder if they break glass on Brian Van Belle (#SP60 #58). Penrod's on the 40 but he's on pseudo-rehab still.
You might want to save him for when you need a spot start at this point, but I'm not sure there's another option.
You might want to save him for when you need a spot start at this point, but I'm not sure there's another option.
Blaze Jordan drives a high pitch back up the middle for a single.
June 8, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Blaze Jordan drives a high pitch back up the middle for a single.
Here in Worcester where the weather seems like it's cooperating today. Roman's last Triple-A game? Who knows?
June 8, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Here in Worcester where the weather seems like it's cooperating today. Roman's last Triple-A game? Who knows?
Meanwhile, I'm trying to figure out what to make of this. Most of Story's defensive issues seem to come shaded to second. Is that a product of shading that way to help Campbell while he grows at second? Shifting?
May 26, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Meanwhile, I'm trying to figure out what to make of this. Most of Story's defensive issues seem to come shaded to second. Is that a product of shading that way to help Campbell while he grows at second? Shifting?
Lol. OK Payton, we see you.
May 4, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Lol. OK Payton, we see you.
Looking at bullpen options, Criswell can be recalled by putting Fitts on the IL, but likely unavailable today.
Maybe call up Stock (open 40 spot) AND Criswell (otherwise down until 4/22), option the now-gassed Winckowski, Fitts to IL? DFA Stock for Guerrero once Criswell ready.
Maybe call up Stock (open 40 spot) AND Criswell (otherwise down until 4/22), option the now-gassed Winckowski, Fitts to IL? DFA Stock for Guerrero once Criswell ready.
April 13, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Looking at bullpen options, Criswell can be recalled by putting Fitts on the IL, but likely unavailable today.
Maybe call up Stock (open 40 spot) AND Criswell (otherwise down until 4/22), option the now-gassed Winckowski, Fitts to IL? DFA Stock for Guerrero once Criswell ready.
Maybe call up Stock (open 40 spot) AND Criswell (otherwise down until 4/22), option the now-gassed Winckowski, Fitts to IL? DFA Stock for Guerrero once Criswell ready.
2B Starlyn Nunez (#SP60 #34) with a home run to right.
April 13, 2025 at 12:22 AM
2B Starlyn Nunez (#SP60 #34) with a home run to right.
Yoeilin Cespedes just missed this one to center. Incredibly quick bat with easy power.
April 12, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Yoeilin Cespedes just missed this one to center. Incredibly quick bat with easy power.
After braving the horrors of 95 South, here for a Salem-Fredericksburg double dip.
April 12, 2025 at 9:45 PM
After braving the horrors of 95 South, here for a Salem-Fredericksburg double dip.
For those who may be wondering, it appears the Red Sox still forfeit their original second-round pick for signing Bregman, and not the pick from Milwaukee, because their "second-highest pick" locked at the time the last QO free agent signed.
April 7, 2025 at 10:01 PM
For those who may be wondering, it appears the Red Sox still forfeit their original second-round pick for signing Bregman, and not the pick from Milwaukee, because their "second-highest pick" locked at the time the last QO free agent signed.
Franklin Arias drawing a walk against Brennan Bernardino.
March 15, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Franklin Arias drawing a walk against Brennan Bernardino.