Over the Monster Top 20 Prospects Voting #3: Westmoreland the clear #2

by Ben Buchanan on Nov 27, 2009 1:23 PM EST Comment 14 comments

Ryan Westmoreland: Manifest Destiny via lowellspinners.files.wordpress.com

This one was never in question. While Casey Kelly won a squeaker over Westmoreland, Manifest Destiny did not pay the favor forward, running away with over 50% of the vote. These two seem to be the consensus top-2 for the Sox--though unlike with Lars and Bowden, they seem to be nearly interchangeable depending on who you ask.

This makes this next vote much more interesting, as the field gets a little more open. See the first post for information on the various candidates, and vote away!

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Went with the OTHER Ryan who's an OFer

DFA Beckett

by South Coast Ghost on Nov 27, 2009 2:51 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Same here

by drabidea on Nov 27, 2009 3:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

yup.

"Ninety percent [of my salary] I'll spend on good times, women, and Irish whiskey. The other ten percent I'll probably waste."
-Tug McGraw

by BTLove on Nov 27, 2009 3:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

For #2 or #3?

If you guys voted Kalish for #2 then Triple Fail!

"Hating the New York Yankees is as American as apple pie, unwed mothers and cheating on your income tax." -- Mike Royko

by sox-inda-south on Nov 27, 2009 6:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

3

"Ninety percent [of my salary] I'll spend on good times, women, and Irish whiskey. The other ten percent I'll probably waste."
-Tug McGraw

by BTLove on Nov 27, 2009 8:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I hope he can regain the incredible Power Stroke, Lars Anderson is still my man.

I have hope for this kid and I hope that his numbers weren’t just Lancaster inflated….. so without further delay, Lars Anderson for #3. To let you know, I had trouble between him, Reddick, and Tazawa.

"Hating the New York Yankees is as American as apple pie, unwed mothers and cheating on your income tax." -- Mike Royko

by sox-inda-south on Nov 27, 2009 6:52 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

I went Iglesias

just because I think he’s the one with a lot of upside who has a tool that is MLB-ready (glove!). Kalish was my other thought, but Iglesias won in my mind because the Red Sox have made me desperate for a shortstop. Not sure if that’s good reasoning…

by wolf9309 on Nov 27, 2009 7:48 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Because I like seeing people beat cancer.

Rizzo.

@bs_uf15bosox9be 12 pieces of bacon, a Red Bull, and go get 'em; Learn to use SB Nation

by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Nov 27, 2009 11:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Rizzo's a Top 6/7 player for me

Hard to pick him to go higher until he fully recovers and shows off his true power!! (if he has any)

DFA Beckett

by South Coast Ghost on Nov 28, 2009 1:52 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

It'll develop.

Consistent training, recovery, learning, etc.

@bs_uf15bosox9be 12 pieces of bacon, a Red Bull, and go get 'em; Learn to use SB Nation

by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Nov 29, 2009 9:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Don't disagree

But I saw Kalish recover from a wrist injury and really show his power potential this year. I’m confident Rizzo will do that NEXT year, but THIS year was Kalish.

Which is why I voted for him

DFA Beckett

by South Coast Ghost on Dec 1, 2009 3:16 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

worked for lester

by wolf9309 on Nov 28, 2009 4:31 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Lars Anderson

because he’s still wicked young and has lots of potential for recovery.

"It's just a tiny little nick, but it hurts when I get champagne in there."
- Jason Bay, on getting spiked scoring the winning run in ALDS Game Four.

by 0157H7 on Nov 28, 2009 2:46 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Just to play devil's advocate

Reddick is the same age and has shown more at higher levels. Kalish is a year younger and has shown more at the same level. Both also play a harder position.

I agree though, I think he will bounce back well.

by drabidea on Nov 28, 2009 10:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs