The 2012 Chicago White Sox Minor League Thread

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this thread needs some guys who really look into the farm. anyone want to help this thread out and be the main guy?
 

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Per the White Sox Twitter account, the Sox have agreed to a minor-league deal with Brian Bruney. Good. That's where he belongs.
 

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read somewhere that Eduardo Escobar has a chance to be our backup SS.
 

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White Sox invite 18 to spring training


The White Sox invited 18 players to spring training -- which begins in a month -- including prospects Trayce Thompson and Jake Petricka.

Thompson, who was ranked between Nos. 3-7 on a few White Sox prospect lists, hit 24 home runs with 60 walks and 172 strikeouts at Single-A Kannapolis in 2011. Petricka made 21 starts between Kannapolis and Winston-Salem last year, striking out 94 with 39 walks while allowing just three home runs in 109 1/3 innings.

Jared Mitchell, the Sox first-round pick in 2009, was also invited to camp as he looks to resurrect his prospect status. Mitchell suffered a devastating ankle injury during spring training in 2010 and struggled in his 2011 return, posting just a .304 OBP with 52 walks and 183 strikeouts with Winston-Salem.

Others in the Sox system who garnered invites include Brandon Short, Michael Blanke, Josh Phegley, Tyler Kuhn, Jim Gallagher and Jordan Danks. Of the players invited, Danks has the best shot at making the 25-man roster as a fourth outfielder, although that the Sox left him unprotected in December's Rule 5 Draft may be an indication as to how they feel about John's little brother.
 

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Also on a side note, Brian Bruney, who appeared in 23 games for the Sox last year, was signed to a minor league deal and could grab a spot on the 40-man rotation after Spring Training.
 

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3-4 years from mlb?

I'd say 3. He plays great defense and has pretty good power, but his K:BB ratio needs some work. He needs to be a little more patient at the dish. He's got a great eye, just seems to jump the gun and swing too often. I think he'll work it out and should be up in a few years depending on how the OF shapes up over the next 2-3 years. If Viciedo and De Aza are both still here and playing well, bringing this kid up could give the Sox a great defensive and offensive OF core for several years. He's a definite bright spot, along with Addison Reed in the minors.
 

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Another guy I'm keeping tabs on is Dallas McPherson. He's a bit older(31), but could be a serviceable glove at 3B. He's had a history of back problems, but had a really good year in Charlotte last year. He's not going to put up phenomenal numbers, but he would be a decent bottom of the lineup guy if he were to get a call-up.
 

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Another guy I'm keeping tabs on is Dallas McPherson. He's a bit older(31), but could be a serviceable glove at 3B. He's had a history of back problems, but had a really good year in Charlotte last year. He's not going to put up phenomenal numbers, but he would be a decent bottom of the lineup guy if he were to get a call-up.

I like dallas as our back up 1b and 3b guy.
 

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I like dallas as our back up 1b and 3b guy.

If he can stay healthy, I really like that idea. He's definitely a guy I'm going to watch the first few months of the season.
 

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