[紅襪]Top Prospects Likely Safe

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看來我們農場的小朋友都不會動！
那麼老朋友就有可能說掰掰囉？
請強者翻譯一下吧！我的洋文囧到不行...
Top Prospects Likely Safe   By: Jerry Beach Date: Jul 29, 2006

Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein has proven himself a versatile yet
cautious deal-maker at the trading deadline. He’s not afraid to shake up the
roster, as he proved when he dealt Nomar Garciaparra July 31, 2004. Yet he’s
more likely to tinker with the roster, as he did in 2003 and 2005. (FREE
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And when he does trade, he’s probably not going to deal any of the Sox’ top
prospects. In addition, those he does deal aren’t likely to haunt the Sox.

Since 2003, Epstein has made 14 trades between July 1 and Aug. 31. He has
traded 12 minor leaguers in those deals, only three of whom have since
reached the majors: Freddy Sanchez (traded to the Pirates in July 2003 for
Jeff Suppan), Chip Ambres (traded to the Royals last July for Tony
Graffanino) and Matt Murton (traded to the Cubs along with Garciaparra in
2004).

Sanchez has led the NL in batting much of the season and made the All-Star
team, but despite hitting .300 or better in each of his final three seasons
in the organization, he received just 50 big league at-bats with the Sox.
Ambres was signed as a six-year minor league free agent prior to the 2004
season and was viewed as an organizational player by the Sox even after he
hit .294 with 10 homers, 50 RBI and 19 stolen bases in 84 games for Triple-A
Pawtucket prior to his trade to the Royals. And Murton hit .296 with 13
homers and 84 RBI in 575 at-bats between short-season Single-A Lowell and
Single-A Sarasota in 2003 and 2004, but he didn’t break out until he reached
Double-A with the Cubs last year.

Only four other prospects dealt by the Sox in July or August the past three
years are even at Triple-A: Kenny Perez, Andrew Shipman, John Hattig and Phil
Dumatrait.

So judging by Epstein’s past, which current Sox minor leaguers could be on
the block over the next two days? A source indicated Friday none of the Sox’
 top prospects appeared likely to be dealt. That means the likes of Pawtucket
outfielder David Murphy, Pawtucket infielder Dustin Pedroia and Greenville
pitchers Clay Bucholz and Michael Bowden should be safe.

Jacoby Ellsbury, the Sox’ top pick in the 2005 draft, would appear to fit
into that group, but with Coco Crisp locked in long-term in centerfield and
Ellsbury thus far lacking the power to play a corner outfield position, he
might be the Murton of this group—the player the Sox must part with if the
right opportunity arises.

Ellsbury certainly earned his recent promotion to Double-A Portland, but
might that be as much a showcase as a reward? Ellsbury’s defense is already
considered major league caliber by many, so he could be an enticing target
for out-of-contention teams looking for a prospect who can make a quick
impact.

Other mid-range prospects who could be trade bait include Portland outfielder
Brandon Moss, who is still young enough (21) to have considerable upside but
has been passed on the organizational totem pole by Murphy and Ellsbury. Jay
Johnson has put up some impressive numbers at three levels this season, but
the Sox’ willingness to demote him to Single-A Greenville after nine
impressive games at Portland speaks volumes for what the club thinks of his
long-term potential.

Kyle Jackson put up monster numbers at Single-A Wilmington but is struggling
at Portland and is already in his fifth season in the chain. Mike James, Jeff
Natale and Andrew Pinckney have all enjoyed extended success at the Single-A
level but are also older than most of the competition.

Hartford Courant reporter Dave Heuschkel wrote this week Kason Gabbard’s
spot start for the Sox last week could have been a showcase.

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