The Lars Lookout: Aug. 6

by Randy Booth on Aug 6, 2008 1:07 PM EDT in Minors Comment 27 comments

Lars the Destroyer. (via sonsofsamhorn.net)

Lars Anderson is the top power prospect in the Red Sox system. For obvious reasons, he's a name to keep an eye on. He is undoubtebly one of the top three prospects in the Red Sox system right now and, hopefully, will be playing in Fenway Park very soon.

Anderson in Portland; finds the power stroke
Anderson was quickly promoted to Portland (AA) following the All-Star break after hitting 13 home runs, knocking in 50 RBIs while sporting a .317/.408/.513 line at Lancaster (A+).

Anderson struggled at first. His batting average sat well below .300 with no home runs and it looked like he needed to adjust -- and adjust he has. Since July 30, Anderson is 11 for 23 with eight runs, 10 RBI, four walks and two home runs, including a grand slam yesterday.

The most interesting stats for Anderson, a lefty, is his home and away splits. While at home, Anderson is hitting just .238. But on the road he's hitting at a .393 clip with a 1.149 OPS.

I forgot to mention: Anderson is only 20-years-old.

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Where we'll put Lars?

If he’s ready in, say, 2 years, he’ll replace Lowell in the line-up? Or Papi? Or who?

It's the same old story. Boy finds girl, boy loses girl, girl finds boy, boy forgets girl, boy remembers girl, girls dies in a tragic blimp accident over the Orange Bowl on New Year's Day.

by MerryGoByeBye on Aug 6, 2008 2:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Anderson is exciting, no doubt about that. He’s the Sox best long-term hope for power, which is about the only thing the farm system hasn’t produced. The best power-hitter we’ve seen so far has been Kevin Youkilis, and much of his power has only manifested this year.

With this promotion, I’m guessing Anderson’s ETA is a September 09 call-up. If Lowell is still playing well, then he can start 2010 in a Sean Casey roll (backup 1B), and depending on his and Lowell’s performance, possibly take 1B permanently (with Lowell moving to 3B).

I don’t think Lowell has much left in him. The injuries this year are not a good sign. I expect more of a decline next year, followed by a crash in 2010.

by 0157H7 on Aug 6, 2008 2:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Why would Lowell move to 3B?

That’s were he plays now. Youk plays 1B after being converted from a 3B but can still play 3B

by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Aug 6, 2008 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Correction

with Youk moving to 3B.

by 0157H7 on Aug 6, 2008 5:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

One other thing.

As awesome as he may be, there’s only room for one Destroyah on this team, and that’s Pedroia. Once he makes the Show, Lars will need a different nickname. Smashah, Mashah, Demolishah, Philawsahphah, anything but Destroyah.

by 0157H7 on Aug 6, 2008 2:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

The badassery of having the name Lars

Lars is the only name he needs. With a name like that it basically guarntees he’s gonna be a consistent 25-30 HR a year hitter.

"Check out these guns." -Dustin Pedroia

by 15-58-46 on Aug 6, 2008 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Just an update on the Rays

They just tied the game against the Indians in the bottom of the ninth.

by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Aug 6, 2008 3:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

And they just won, 10-7 on a walk-off 3 run HR by Pena.

by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Aug 6, 2008 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

MFY on ESPN tonight at 8 ET vs Rangers.

Go SOX (and Texas)!

by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Aug 6, 2008 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Joba to 15 day DL according to ESPNEWS

by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Aug 6, 2008 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hey

Let’s not celebrate someone elses malaise. Our guys are more then good enough to make the playoffs on their own merits. Besides, if we can’t win 93-95 games then we don’t really deserve to be there.
I’d rather both NY and us make the playoffs, then we can smoke them again if we get the chance. However, this year, that isn’t happening, the Rays are as good as in unless they totally collapse. However, like Cleveland last year, Detroit in their year, they will fail in the playoffs.

by sydneysox on Aug 6, 2008 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Not saying that we should cheer.

Just an update.

by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Aug 6, 2008 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Anderson

More stats please! What’s his isolated power percentage at AA? lefty/right splits, K/AB rate?

by sydneysox on Aug 6, 2008 7:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

At AA:
17Ks in 49 ABs = 35%;
ISO = .204
vs. L: .333 / .412 / .600
vs. R: .324 / .400 / .500

Slugs a little better vs lefties, it appears.
Extra Bonus Stats:
.638 OPS at home; 1.149 OPS away.
1.349 OPS with RISP.

Source

by 0157H7 on Aug 6, 2008 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Drool.

Manny ain't the only bad man.

by tommy.otm on Aug 6, 2008 7:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Who is doing the GT for tonight?

by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Aug 6, 2008 7:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Guess who hit another home run tonight?

by aspeninthewindow on Aug 6, 2008 10:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Lars the Masha?

OverTheMonster.com

by Randy Booth on Aug 7, 2008 12:58 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Lars Taction-Hero

"no1 has time to read your long comments, are you writing a book?"

by britsoxfan on Aug 7, 2008 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Lars the Barbarian

It's the same old story. Boy finds girl, boy loses girl, girl finds boy, boy forgets girl, boy remembers girl, girls dies in a tragic blimp accident over the Orange Bowl on New Year's Day.

by MerryGoByeBye on Aug 7, 2008 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Defense

How’s his defense at 1st? Are we looking at Youk defense or Papi defense? Or is it somewhere in the LARGE LARGE area in between the two?

I personally liike Lars the Impaler

by drabidea on Aug 7, 2008 7:49 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

He’s about average defensively. He’s got good fundamentals and can catch most throws because of his height, but he won’t make some of those great plays that Youk makes.

by aspeninthewindow on Aug 7, 2008 11:53 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs