The trade deadline is right around the corner. With one swap in the books, Chris and Ian bid farewell to Jalen Beeks. They look ahead to potential upgrades to the big-league club, whether in the bullpen or at the keystone. Ian has been to Lowell and updates us on the progress of several promising young players in short-season ball. Then Chris and Ian break down the mid-season re-rankings from Baseball America and MLB Pipeline, in particular why their top fives look a bit different than ours. Ian talks about why Jay Groome is his number two guy in the system. Chris explains the challenges hitters with a first base-only defensive profile face. And the guys debate whether a hitter can shove. Despite Ian's claim to the contrary, they can't. Pitchers shove. Hitters rake. (Chris's note: Thank you, Joe) Listen in!

Podcast Show Notes 0:00 - Intros, housekeeping, email us and remember to check us out on Patreon. Plus, it's the SoxProspects 2018 Donation Drive 03:30 - Beeks-Eovaldi trade analysis 24:00 - Latest from Lowell 36:30 - Midseason rankings from BA and MLB and the system's top five Players mentioned in the show

Jalen Beeks Brian Johnson Tzu-Wei Lin Rusney Castillo Blake Swihart Chris Machamer Jarren Duran Devlin Granberg Kole Cottam Tyler Dearden Michael Chavis Bryan Mata Tanner Houck Triston Casas Jay Groome Durbin Feltman Got something to say? We love talking about what you want to hear about. Make sure to email us. Love the show? Want to help us out while also getting exclusive goodies? Support the podcast by contributing to us on Patreon! Go to Sox Prospects on Patreon for the details. Podcast Twitter Links: @SPChrisHatfield @IanCundall @SoxProspects Subscribe on iTunes (please rate and review!) Subscribe on Stitcher (please rate and review!) Listen on YouTube Listen on Google Play Music Podcast Archive