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2014 Minor League Report (August)

Posted on June 10, 2014 at 09:40 PM.

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THE BOSTON GLOBE (RED SOX DYNASTY REPORT)

Player (Prospect Grade - John Sickels, Current Level)

3B, Garin Cecchini (Grade : B+, AAA Pawtucket)

Hot in August, now hitting .292 to beat out Swihart by the slimmest of margins. The only thing keeping him from a shot at the majors right now is Will Middlebrooks mashing HRs.

LHP, Henry Owens (Grade : B+, AAA Pawtucket)

Owens was beaten up in his only AAA start, only lasting 5.0IP. 4K's and 4ER isn't the best way to start AAA, but coaches expect him to adjust and continue improving.

SS, Chris Owings (Grade : B, AAA Pawtucket)

Only one HR in August, and he whiffed enough to bring his average down to .268, but all the skills are still there. Coaches expect him to start 2015 in the majors, barring any major roster moves during the offseason.

RHP, Anthony Ranaudo (Grade : B, AAA Pawtucket)

2B/OF, Mookie Betts (Grade : B, AAA Pawtucket)

Playing almost exclusively in the OF, perhaps he sees the writing on the wall with Pedroia and Owings blocking him.

C, Blake Swihart (Grade : B, AAA Pawtucket)

Swihart appears to be the real deal, period. Hitting .291 with 10HR and 44RBI, not to mention 8SB. If he is this good, and coaches believe he is, we could see him in the majors as early as next season.

RHP, Allen Webster (Grade : B-, AAA Pawtucket)

Having a very dissapointing season. May be sent down to Portland to work on things and get back to where coaches thought he might be by now.

RHP, Matt Barnes (Grade : B-, AAA Pawtucket)

Barnes continues to look like he isn't long for AAA. Will definitely come up during roster expansion, only question is if he starts the 2015 season in the bullpen or the rotation.

LHP, Trey Ball (Grade : B-, AA Portland)

Ball went 2-2 in August, bringing his ERA down a tad to 4.81 from 5.00.

Players Making Noise

RHP, Brandon Workman (Grade : B-, AAA Pawtucket)